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

WPG Facts and Figures Year of foundation: 1955 Shareholder until 31-10-2014: Weidenhammer – 100 % family-owned Shareholder now: Sonoco Headquartered in USA, turnover $5.4 billion, 21k employees Facts and Figures: Martin

Sites & Locations Weidenhammer Worldwide: Thomas

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

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The IML-Process Why IML? February 2015

Weidenhammer Plastic Packaging February 2015

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

Injection Moulding and IML-Process 2 Step 1: each single In-Mould-Label (magazine) is positioned on an insert robot here: bottom and side label for a flat container 1 February 2015 9

Injection Moulding and IML-Process Step 2: the labels are handed over to the mould by the robot February 2015 10

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 February 2015 11

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! February 2015 12

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

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

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

Weidenhammer Plastic Packaging 16.04.2017 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 100% container coverage Attractive IML decorated container with rounded tactile edging

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

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

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

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

Comparison of different packaging solutions 16.04.2017 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

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

Thank you very much for your attention! Weidenhammer Packaging Group | www.weidenhammer.gr Aristomenis Binis Sales Director Tel: +30 226 2056 456 | Telefax: +30 226 2056 459 | Mobile: +30 6970401540 e-Mail: aristomenis.binis@weidenhammer.gr