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DuPont launches 21st packaging contest
Sartomer, R.N. Ferguson celebrate four decades
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StackTeck launches IML tryout line
Mould systems supplier StackTeck (Brampton, Ont.) has a new dedicated system for prototyping and pilot runs of in-mould labeled (IML) products. The system, available in October, is equipped to run a single cavity mould, with automated handling of pre-cut labels, as well as part de-moulding and stacking automation.
Randy Yakimishyn, president, says “We're taking the initiative to work with leading equipment suppliers, to minimise our customers' up front costs involved with new IML product development. IML technology offers tremendous added value for injection moulded parts, by enabling high quality decoration with a broader range of part design features, such as non-round shapes, tamper evidence, and the use of pigmented resins. For two recent projects, our customers have reported sales volume increases of 12 percent and 23 percent, following the introduction of a new IML package.”
Since IML is still relatively new in North America, prototyping of new products can be expensive. StackTeck's pilot cell will be available for customers' projects, and will include a Netstal SynErgy 3500 machine and a CBW IML robot that can be configured for the different types of IML parts. Wraparound labels up to 28 in. in length can be handled, and the cell also includes a multi-purpose mould base, so that a customer will only need to purchase moulding surface components and robotic end-of-arm tooling parts in order to prototype a new part under production conditions.
StackTeck first ventured into IML development in 2005 with a dedicated system, and successfully supported several new product launches, before selling the system to a leading IML moulder in the US.
www.stackteck.com
The pilot cell will include a Netstal SynErgy 3500 machine, shown here beside the label loading area of the robot.
DuPont launches 21st packaging contest
DuPont is once again sponsoring its independently judged DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. This will be the 21st year the event has been held. Given the critical importance of sustainability in the packaging industry, these will once again place special emphasis on innovations that provide more sustainable packaging solutions.
Announcing the call for entries at the Sustainable Packaging Forum in Denver, Col., Carolann Haznedar, vice-president – DuPont Packaging, said, “Sustainability matters to packaged goods companies and consumers. As a leader in providing sustainable solutions, DuPont is committed to supporting the journey toward sustainable packaging.”
According to Haznedar, winners of the recently concluded 20th DuPont Awards demonstrated real progress toward improved sustainability, from Kraft's redesigned salad dressing bottle which cut weight by nearly 20 percent while improving transport efficiency, to Marks & Spencer's renewably sourced, compostable
confectionery
package inserts, to Larsen Danish Seafood's single serve ambient food packaging that helps reduce food waste.
Entries for the 21st DuPont Awards will be accepted until Feb. 13, 2009. Packaging designers, converters, consumer and industrial packagers, and equipment manufacturers from around the world are encouraged to enter their new product packaging developments by this date, which no longer require plastic materials as an essential component. Innovation factors such as enhanced performance, responsible sourcing, clean production and effective recovery will be considered in selecting the winners. Entries need not include a DuPont product to be eligible.
www.packaging.dupont.com, www.renewable.dupont.com.
Sartomer, R.N. Ferguson celebrate four decades
Global specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer Co. and R.M. Ferguson Specialty Chemicals (Brampton, Ont.) recently marked their 40th anniversary of working together to promote photocure monomers, resins, and other products used in rubber, adhesive, coatings, inks, and other applications. The companies marked the anniversary with a dinner reception and golf event near Sartomer's corporate headquarters in Exton, Pa.
The two companies began working together after R.M. Ferguson president David Jackson, Sr., inked the deal with Sartomer in 1968. His son, David Jackson, Jr., is the company's current president.
www.sartomer.com
Al Tuccio, left, vice president, Americas, for Sartomer Co., and David Jackson, Jr., president of RM Ferguson.
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Changes
L.V. Lomas has appointed Yves Noel marketing manager, specialty products. He is responsible for strengthening the company's position in the Canadian chemical distribution industry, specifically within the pulp and paper and specialty products business.
He holds a degree in chemical engineering from Laval, Que., and an MBA from the Université du Québec a Montréal. He spent the last 15 years at Clariant Canada Inc., in a variety of senior level positions including sales and marketing manager for the paper business unit. He has over 20 years' experience in business development, as well as process and cost optimisation.
www.lvlomas.com
Finnish resin producer Uponor Corp. is shutting down its cross-linked polyethylene pipe-making plant in St. John, NB, transferring production to a US facility. The 60,000-sq ft plant employs 80 people. Uponor plans to lay off 120 additional employees from its other North American and European plants.
www.uponor.com
HDS Packaging (Aberfoyle, Ca.), a manufacturer of packaging and palletising machinery, recently signed a systems partner agreement with KUKA Robotics Corp. It plans to use the robots to help customers work faster and productively than conventional automation solutions.
www.hdspackaging.com, www.kukarobotics.com
Jeff DeGrange, a former senior technology manager with the Boeing Co. will join Stratasys (Minneapolis, Minn.) as vice-president, new business development in direct digital manufacturing (DDM).With more than 20 years experience in manufacturing technology, including leading an advanced manufacturing research and development program at Boeing, DeGrange will work to accelerate Stratasys' development and marketing of DDM applications.
www.Stratasys.com
Jeff DeGrange
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Coming Events
2008
September 23: Plastic Film Manufacturers Association of Canada dinner and fund-raising auction, at Bellevue Manor, Vaughan, Ont. (Contact: Marilyne Berman at 905-678-7748 or mberman@cpia.ca).
September 23-25: Canadian Manufacturing Week, at the International Centre, Mississauga, Ont. (Contact: 888-322-7333 or www.sme.org)
September 30-October 2: Interplas 2008, Britain's national plastics show, at the Birmingham NEC, UK. (Contact: Graham Earl at 020-8910-7890 or graham.earl@reedexpo.co.uk). October 7-10: Ausplas 2008, Australia 's leading plastics show. At Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre. (Contact: Robert Damcevski, 61-3-9699-4699 or rob@exhibitionmanagement.com).
October 20-21: Expoplast 2008, Quebec's triennial plastics show, at the Palais des Congrès in Montreal. (Contact: Tom Sockett at 905-678-7748 or tsockett@cpia.ca)
October 22: APAC international business development conference, at the Palais des Congrès in Montreal. (Contact: Tom Sockett at 905-678-7748 or tsockett@cpia.ca)
October 22-23: Rotoplas '08, the international rotational moulding show and conference, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill. (Contact: Maria at 630-942-6589, or mariap@cmservnet.com)
November 5: The Basics of Plastics introductory seminar on industry practices and processes. With Paul Waller of The Plastics Touchpoint Group. At the World Trade & Convention Centre, Halifax. (Contact: Nick Passingham at 416-764-1527 or npassingham@plastics.rogers.com).
November 5-6: Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo. At the International Centre, Mississauga, Ont. (Contact: Arnie Gess, 403-638-4410 or arnie.gess@cwre.ca).
November 18: One-day seminar on Blown and Cast Film Optimisation and Troubleshooting, sponsored by SPE Ontario and featuring Paul Waller of The Plastics Touchpoint Group. At the Delta Toronto Airport West Hotel. (Contact: Penny Perdis at 416-802-9565 or pennyperdis@sympatico.ca).
November 18-19: Canadian Association of Mold Makers' Trade Fair, at Caesar's Windsor. (Contact Diane Deslippe at 519-255-7863, or info@camm.ca). November 25: The Basics of Plastics introductory seminar on industry practices and processes. With Paul Waller of The Plastics Touchpoint Group. At the Rogers Inc. campus, Brampton, Ont.. (Contact: Nick Passingham at 416-764-1527 or npassingham@plastics.rogers.com).
December 2: The Basics of Plastics introductory seminar on industry practices and processes. With Paul Waller of The Plastics Touchpoint Group. At the Rogers Campus, Brampton, Ont. (Contact: Nick Passingham at 416-764-1527 or npassingham@plastics.rogers.com).
2009
January 10-13: Arabplast 2009, at Dubai World Trade Centre - Dubai International Exhibition Centre, Dubai, Arabic Emirates. This show features approximately 540 exhibitors, and draws 14,500 visitors. (Contact: Stefan Egge at 416-598-1524, or messduesseldorf@germanchamber.ca).
January 27- 30: Interplastica 2009, at ZAO Expocentr in Krasnaja Presnja, Moscow, Russia. This show features 530 exhibitors, and draws 24,000 visitors. (Contact: Stefan Egge at 416-598-1524, or messduesseldorf@germanchamber.ca).
February 4-9: Plastindia 2009, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. This show features 1,300 exhibitors, and draws 80,000 visitors. (Contact: Stefan Egge at 416-598-1524, or messduesseldorf@germanchamber.ca). TOP
Coming Soon From Plastics In Canada Magazine - October issue:
Plastics in automotive safety systems
The evolving world of hot-runners
Product Spotlight on Mould releases, purge compounds and lubricants
Extrusion report – Producing extruded pipe
Raw materials report – Innovations in resin technology, fillers and additives
Troubleshooting – Our regular look at what can go wrong, and how to be sure it doesn't
Processor profile – A visit to an innovative moulder, extruder or other manufacturer of finished plastic items
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