Board Converting News, November 23, 2020

www.boardconvertingnews.com A poll has revealed that almost 50 percent of holo- gram manufacturers and suppliers are seeing an increase in demand from customers, specifiers and end-users for holographic devices and technologies. This indicates that hologram users will continue to be concerned about the impact of counterfeiting on e-commerce supply chains as the pandemic continues to be felt well into new year. “Criminals are infiltrating global supply channels, de- ploying scams and counterfeits to trick people during these difficult times,” said IHMA chair, Dr. Paul Dunn. “Fur- thermore, items such as falsified medicines and drugs pose a terrible threat and can endanger lives. It’s clear that in the face of the continued impact of Covid, we can legitimately say brand owners, law enforcement, govern- ment and other influencers will continue to push demand for authentication and brand protection devices such as holograms.” Counterfeiting Due To COVID-19 To Increase Demand For Holography The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) says authentication and track and trace systems, which use holographic technologies, will help to underpin international efforts by government and law enforcement agencies to bolster overt and covert protection strategies in the next 12 months. While Asia will continue to offer opportunities for ho- lograms in 2021, the IHMA says countries across North America and Europe will also be ramping up investment in technologies to tackle counterfeiting as Covid rages, of- fering additional opportunities for hologram sales across these regions. Recent media reports about the dangers of buying fake products online indicate that the pandemic will contribute towards the push for more security devices. Haircare brands, cosmetics and skincare tools among other consumer goods have been hit hard, with reports of a 56 percent increase in counterfeit products sold online across 700 brand clients in the first six months of this year. Some skincare device companies and haircare brands, for instance, have seen counterfeit sales increased by almost 40 percent. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that a growing volume of fake medicines are on sale in develop- ing countries, while Interpol has seen an increase in fake medical products. Seizures of fake COVID tests and per- sonal protective equipment have been reported by both the US CBP and the World Customs Organisation. This situation is set to continue in the next 12 months, predicts the IHMA, while growth in packaging authentica- tion devices will stay “strong and lucrative” on the back of forecasts that the market for anti-counterfeit pharmaceu- ticals and cosmetics packaging will reach more than $10 billion by the end of 2026, growing by almost nine percent in the next five years despite the current situation. The overall global market for anti-counterfeit packag- ing is projected to be worth in excess of $188 billion by 2025.

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OHIO BLOW PIPE/ADVANCED AIRSYSTEMS www.obpairsystems.com For 85 years the Ohio Blow Pipe company and its whol- ly owned subsidiary, Advanced Airsystems, have provided the corrugated and folding carton industries with systems and products to process scrap. We engineer, fabricate, in- stall, service, provide system audits, and offer a wide range of scrap systems, dust collection systems and products to include cyclones, under roof AIR-SCREEN™ systems, pit belt systems, CLEANAIR dust collectors, Mist-Clone dust control systems for vacuum feeds, material handling fans, ductwork, switch valves, airveyors, balers, shredders and dust briquetters. OMP www.omp.com OMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow and thrive by offering the best digitized sup- ply chain planning solution on the market. Its Unison Plan- ning concept has a unique approach. It handles all supply chain planning challenges in a unified way, synchronizing all planning stages, horizons, functions and roles. Hundreds of customers run OMP’s cloud-based solution to generate more value by making informed decisions. OMP invests one out of every three dollars earned into innovation.

PAPER AND DUST PROS, INC. www.paperanddustpros.com

We custom design, install and service air conveyed scrap and dust collection systems. Our unique APS® is smaller, lighter, and more reliable than current cyclones. Contact us to learn how the APS® System can enhance your operation.

PROFERO SYSTEMS, INC. www.ProferoSystems.com

Profero Systems the leader in double facer heating and traction section conversions along with other performance enhancing products. Featuring products from Contact Bars and Compensating Rolls to New Glue Machines and Double Facers.

GF PUHL www.gfpuhl.com

GF PUHL designs, manufactures and installs air conveyed scrap & dust collection systems for the packaging and cor- rugated industries. With 37 years of experience, USA and International. We offer below or above roof systems featur- ing cyclones OR screen separators with real time pressure balancing for optimal dust control. High efficiency cyclones for sheet transfer exhaust systems eliminate water con- sumption and deliver dust directly to compactor or briquet- ter for low maintenance, long term sustainability and reli- ability. System audits, dust explosivity tests and dust hazard analysis (DHA’s) available.

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