PETplanet Insider Vol. 23 No. 01+02/22 www.petpla.net 35 TRADE SHOW REVIEW 35 TRADE SHOW REVIEW showed how PepsiCo’s sustainability strategy stands on three pillars: Reduce, Recycle, Reinvent. This was followed by another keynote speaker: Mr Gian De Belder, Technical Director R&D Packaging Sustainability at Procter & Gamble. Focused on sustainability, his presentation touched on several initiatives and case studies, including intelligent sorting (for instance via Digital Watermarks), data mining and consumer engagement. Interestingly, both Ms Gabellini and Mr De Belder stressed the key importance of collaboration across the entire supply chain. It is only by involving all the links that real progress can be made towards circular, sustainable packaging solutions. Mr Konrad Senn, Head of Development Line Solutions & Plastics Technologies at Krones AG, presented a comparative review of modern preform heating technologies: microwave, laser and infrared. While it is clear that efficient, rapid and uniform heating is of utmost importance, how should such heating be best achieved? The detailed analysis revealed the advantages and drawbacks of each technology and how they can be best designed and deployed to achieve optimal efficiency, quality and throughput. We are all familiar with equipment demonstrations at trade fairs: entire production lines are set up and operated at great effort and cost, to show potential customers the latest innovations. Blow Moulding 2021 has pioneered a new concept: V-Demo (or Video Demonstration). These professionally developed videos showcase products in actual operation, making the audience aware of the latest improvements and innovations. The first such V-Demo was screened on behalf of the KHS Group. The video highlighted the company’s holistic approach in support of packaging sustainability efforts. Equipment manufactured by KHS provides comprehensive solutions for increased use of rPET, as well as innovations resulting in better energy, material and cost efficiency, while preserving high levels of product quality. In another V-Demo, Sacmi Imola showcased a new technology called Compression Blow Forming. Starting from PS, PET or HDPE granules, this new process combines two established technologies: compression moulding and stretch blow moulding. This results in lighter, high quality and highly reproducible containers, with fewer internal stresses and a more efficient use of material and energy resources. Prof. Thomas MuellerKirschbaum is a former Head of R&D and Sustainability at Henkel. He currently helps other companies design and implement sustainability strategies. Entitled ‘InnoSwiss Made | www.imdvista.ch IMDvista NEURON Detailed 360° closure inspection with no need of closure orientation based on Artificial Intelligence Let’s talk about your solution
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