PETpla.net Insider 12 / 2018

PET planet Insider Vol. 19 No. 12/18 www.petpla.net 41 TRADE SHOW REVIEW PETplanet: What about label- ling? Do you have any ambitions to implement digital printing or any other new technologies in labelling? Clive Smith: Digital printing is a technique we are not pursuing right now as it still presents recy- cling-related issues. Our concept is to bring modularity and flexibility into labelling. To meet the grow- ing variety of beverage types and bottle formats, our solution handles several kinds of labels, such as roll-fed or self-adhesive. Our Evo- Deco labelling solutions enable producers to deliver different stock keeping units, with no impact on performance. They might either include several label- ling applications in one multi-technology machine or work as a single label- ling application through dedicated equipment, for optimised uptime, reduced footprint and low total cost of ownership. In addition, we are working on a new direct printing technology. Teased in occurrence of Drinktec 2017 and currently under development, our Evo- Brand Active can differen- tiate bottles by activating part of the label design directly in the plant. One advantage is the person- alisation aspect which is easy to achieve with it. The printer overcomes any possible quality issues by using laser activation. Not only is this cleaner than traditional inkjet printing, it also reduces environmen- tal impact because it uses no ink – a real benefit in the food industry – and no solvent to clean the equip- ment. We are endeavouring to take this process up to recycling now. PETplanet: What other new projects are currently in your pipeline? Clive Smith: Generally speaking, modularity and service are becoming key. Talking services, for instance, it is worth to notice that we have the capabilities to test our customers’ products in our facilities in Europe. Additionally, through the PET Engineering acqui- sition, we have recently expanded our capabilities to support our cus- tomers in every aspect of packaging development, further strengthening our partnership with them when it comes to packaging design. This is an aspect that is growing in impor- tance, especially when considering the critical impact packaging plays in terms of brand experience. PETplanet: Thank you very much. Via Scodoncello n° 41/E - 43044 Collecchio (PR) - Italy - Tel.: +39 0521 541011 Everything and more... cooperating together global solutions for containers in PET and other plastic materials Design, construction & installation of: • Systems for handling & storing all types of plastic containers • Linear blow molders for PET bottles LANFRANCHI S.r.l. www.lanfranchi.it innovation plastic container Design, industrialization, blow molds & prototype sampling for PET containers IPC S.r.l. www.ipcsolution.it