PETpla.net Insider 12 / 2012

NEWS 7 PET planet insider Vol. 13 No. 12/12 www.petpla.net Appe UK scores double top at industry awards Appe, the packaging division of LSB, has been pre- sented with the awards for Best Environmental or Energy Efficiency Programme for its energy reduction plan and environmental strategy, and Best Business Initiative for its new hot-fill pasteurisable PET jar at the Plastics Industry Awards 2012. In the Best Environmental or Energy Effi- ciency category, Appe was cited for the various measures it is taking to reduce energy consumption and mate- rial usage and to implement recycling initiatives, which have so far contributed to a 23% reduction in waste. The company’s wide-mouth ‘glass-look’ PET jar, which can be hot filled to 95°C, took the Business Initiative award as a major technological step forward in PET. The high clarity jar is available in a variety of designs for products such as sauces, tomato based foods, jams, pickles and vegeta- bles. Appe was shortlisted in four categories and was the only company to win more than one award. www.appepackaging.com drinktec India and PackTech India growing up At their second joint event, held in Mumbai, India, November 6-8, 2012, drink technology India and Interna- tional PackTech India enjoyed growth levels that reflect the dynamic market in the Subcontinent. The number of trade visitors, at 7,500, was up by 25% compared with the last exhibition, in 2010. The show occupied 30% more space than previously; drinktech India was 40% bigger and Pack- Tech grew by 20%. Indian exhibitors alone required 35% more space, in both fairs. More than 220 exhibitors had stands, including 17 German companies in a joint stand. National delegations from Switzerland, Italy and Turkey were present at PackTech and drinktec hosted a joint Indian/Chinese exhibition booth. The Italian representation made up the second-largest foreign contingent. Exhibi- tors’ focus was strongly on the needs of the Indian market and requisite customised solutions including hygiene and water treatment, along with high levels of efficiency and simple handling. The supporting program featured a trade fair forum, with presentations by exhibiting companies, and a conference on current industry topics. The focus of the International PackTech 2012 Conference was on innovative packaging technologies and solutions, labelling, coding, handling and storage, along with environmental aspects such as waste management and recycling technologies. The program was organised by IPMMI (Institute of Pack- aging Machinery Manufacturers of India) and IFCA (Indian Flexible Packaging & Folding Carton Manufacturers Associ- ation) with support from Messe Düsseldorf and Messe Düs- seldorf India Pvt Ltd. The next International PackTech India and drink technology India exhibitions will be in Mumbai, September 25-27, 2014. www.packtech-india.com www.drinktechnology-india.com Krones settles US proceedings Krones Inc., of Franklin, Wisconsin, Krones Group, (USA), and Krones AG, Neutraubling (Germany), have now settled the legal disputes that have been ongoing in the US since October 2008. Only one claim for legal fees remains pending. The proceedings concerned relate to claims for damages asserted by several American financial service providers, a group of hedge funds and a liquidator and, most recently, investigations by the district attorney in Pennsylvania. The proceedings related to the financial scandal involving the bankruptcy of the US company Le- Nature’s. The settlement agreed with the liquidator is still subject to formal approval by the insolvency court. The company says that, having given consideration to the pos- sible risks from potentially long drawn-out proceedings in the US, Krones decided to conclude the settlements with the major plaintiffs and to reach agreement with the district attorney at the same time. The agreements involve settle- ment payments amounting to about US$ 110 million to the various plaintiffs, plus a payment by Krones Inc. to the US Treasury amounting to US$ 15 million, relating to a dis- continuation of the investigation. The total net impact on Krones’ pretax earnings amounts to approximately US$ 100 million. $47 million of this sum had already been charged against income in the preceding year. results for the 2012 business year have been debited with an already-formed provision amounting to about US$ 53 million. www.krones.com China’s CBB establishes international flavour with drinktec When China Brew and Beverage – CBB – closed its doors on September 22, 2012, it had hosted 51,428 par- ticipants from 74 countries and regions over four days to a new exhibition centre near Beijing Airport. Out of a total of around 700 visitors, 269 came from 21 countries outside of China. They also occupied a third more space than at the last CBB in 2010, when 225 international companies took part. It is now China’s largest trade show for the beverage and liquid food industry, in terms of international participa- tion especially. 2012 marked the first year that the drinktec team, together with MMI Shanghai, Messe München´s sub- sidiary in China, has acted as a co-organiser, with responsi- bility for the international exhibitors, which included Krones, KHS, Heuft, Kieselmann, GEA, Sidel, Sacmi Pall, Pentair, Sipa and Ziemann / Holvrieka. MMI Shanghai’s visitor survey found that nearly 100% said they would recom- mend CBB to a colleague and 97% committed to the next edition of the show, scheduled for 2014. Wang Xin General Manager, Beijing Zhongqing Heli Machinery Equipment Co. Ltd, said the success of the show was because of the cooperation between the China National United Equipment Group Corp. and the Beijing Zhongqing Heli International Exhibition Co. Ltd, and Messe München and its subsidiary MMI Shanghai. Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer, Managing Director of Messe München International, noted CBB 2012 as the start of a long-term strategic cooperation; the contract with its Chinese partners runs until 2024 was signed by Messe München GmbH (MMG), as the organiser of drinktec, and its Chinese subsidiary MMI Shanghai in August 2011. www.chinabrew-beverage.com