1. IML, the value adding proposal
Agenda
Company profile
The IML process
How to produce IML packaging / technical equipment
Why IML
IML Labels for different product requirements
Specialties
Discussion 1

2. WPG Facts and Figures Year of foundation: 1955
Shareholder until : Weidenhammer – % family-owned
Shareholder now: Sonoco Headquartered in USA, turnover $5.4 billion, 21k employees
Facts and Figures: Martin

3. Sites & Locations
Weidenhammer Worldwide: Thomas

4. Weidenhammer Packaging Group
Europe´s No. 1 in composite cans – internationally a market leader
Composite cans
Composite drums
Luxury tubes
Plastic containers
Plastic lids
Portfolio: Martin

5. © 2014 Sonoco, Confidential and Proprietary
SARAH EDIT
© 2014 Sonoco, Confidential and Proprietary

6. The IML-Process Why IML?
February 2015

7. Weidenhammer Plastic Packaging
February 2015

8. Weidenhammer Plastic Packaging
Injection Moulding Technolgy
Injection moulding machines up to 5500 kN clamping force
up to 6+6 cavity moulds
IML-Robots on all machines
February 2015

9. Injection Moulding and IML-Process2
Step 1:
each single In-Mould-Label (magazine) is positioned on an insert robot here: bottom and side label for a flat container 1
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10. Injection Moulding and IML-Process
Step 2:
the labels are handed over to the mould by the robot
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11. Injection Moulding and IML-Process
Step 3:
the mould is closed (clamping force up to 600 to) and the liquid plastic (~ 240 C) is injected (~2100 bar) against the IML label
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12. Injection Moulding and IML-Process
Step 4:
after the plastic is cooled down the mould opens
the result is a perfectly decorated, ready to be filled, container!
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13. Weidenhammer Plastic Packaging
Why IML?
perfect decoration for the best design!
state of the art decoration
no wrinkles, no blisters
production and decoration in one step!
one step = lower risk of contamination
optimized logistics
February 2015

14. Weidenhammer Plastic Packaging
different categories for different product requirements
For durable food PermaSafe®!!!
for sterilisation
temperatures up to 125°C
shelf life up to 24 months
For pasteurised food
for pasteurisation up to 85°C
shelf life up to 60 days
February 2015

15. Weidenhammer Plastic Packaging
different categories for different product requirements
For chilled foods
processing, packaging and warehousing max. 5°C
shelf life up to 30 days
For frozen foods
warehousing temperatures down to - 30°C
shelf life up to 3 years
February 2015

16. Weidenhammer Plastic Packaging
Weidenhammer Plastic Packaging
Specialties
In-Mould-Labelling – the Process of the Future
Substitution of a thermoformed container with full body sleeve by an injection moulded IML container
New application process for IML labels to achieve % container coverage
Attractive IML decorated container with rounded tactile edging

17. Weidenhammer Plastic Packaging
Specialties
Bi-color injection moulding
bi-coloured lid for Premium Products
edging and lid surface in different colours
partially decorated with IML

18. PermaSafe® protects food
Specialties
PermaSafe® is the new barrier packaging
Injection moulded packaging with highest barrier: OTR < 0,3 cm³/(d*m²*bar)
For pasteurisation and sterilization
Usable for long-term shelf life products:
Meat products
Convenience food
Ready-to-serve meals
Sauces and soups
Pet Food
No additional decoration process for the customer because of IML
Perfectly defined wall thickness because of injection moulding

19. PermaSafe® vs. tin plate cans
Specialties
in the past:
Today:

20. New Products 2015 Project ZEUS Betty Crocker / General Mills
Switch over International markets supply from US to Greece
Credit in introduction of new packaging technology, IML, for the global brand of RTS Frostings
360º Promotional Value, enhanced graphics, customized promotions
Protection, Value-adding convenience
Engaging & inspiring consumer
Project ZEUS
16 April 2017

21. Comparison of different packaging solutions
PIQET - Agenda
PIQET
Comparison
Conclusion
for Life Cycle Analyis
Comparison of different packaging solutions
Many different approaches, always three basic lines
Triangle
3 pillars of Sustainability as a base

22. Comparison Climate Change Cum. Energy Demand Minerals & Fuels
Photochemical Oxidation
Eutrophication
Land Use
Water Use
Solid Waste
better than
better than
PermaSafe®
Glass jar
PermaSafe®
Tinplate can

23. Thank you very much for your attention!
Weidenhammer Packaging Group |
Aristomenis Binis
Sales Director
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