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ECONOMY AND MARKET
Sacmi , RigidPackagingTechnologies B . U . Established
A further milestone for the long-standing Sacmi business that provides first-class technology for the manufacture of caps , preforms , containers , quality control and assembly . As of today , the Sacmi RigidPackagingTechnologies Business Unit brings all Sacmi solutions concerning rigid packaging under one roof . The aim ? To enhance the company ’ s numerous market-leading technological plus-points and keep pace with the industry ’ s accelerating focus on sustainability , versatility and performance . “ Sacmi has always stood out ” highlights the General Manager of the B . U ., Vezio Bernardi , “ on account of its ability to develop specific technologies for every single stage of rigid container manufacture , closure , assembly and quality control . We have the advantage of working alongside key international brand owners on a daily basis , a fact that sets us apart from companies that operate in just one product-area ”. The new B . U . aims to take a sector and technological trend-based approach by setting up new , even more effective internal synergies . Moreover , it aims to merge cores businesses ( such as cap , preform and container-making technologies ) with new ones in post-processing , an area strengthened in 2020 by the acquisition of Velomat , a specialized designer and builder of high-speed assembly machines for cap closures , micro-pumps and medical devices . This latest addition to the Group , notes Bernardi , has been “ fast and effective , allowing Sacmi to expand its range towards multi-line and multi-material solutions ”. Post-processing includes all technologies downstream from the manufacture of the individual product , such as cap slitting and folding which , while primarily intended for compression , can also be extended to the injection sector through integration with Velomat-supplied solutions . Thanks to the work done by its own Lab and close collaboration with universities , certification bodies and customer-partners themselves , Sacmi has been leading research efforts to find new materials for years . Such materials have evolved , especially in the plastics field , to keep pace with technological trends and comply with standards designed to ensure the industry develops sustainable packaging . Lightweighting , tethered caps , integrated capsule-preform design , in-line computer vision systems that use predictive and A . I . algorithms : these are just some of the things the Business Unit will focus on during 2021 as it seeks to strengthen its technologies for each business area-sector . This will , of course , begin with areas in which Sacmi leads the market , such as the latest generation of single and multi-layer CCM compression presses and technologies for the production of PET preforms ( IPS ) and PET , PP and HDPE containers ( CBF , blow molding , form-fill-seal , with synergies extending to the Sacmi Beverage world ). That strengthening will also involve , together with plastics , the metal packaging production / quality control sector , the search for alternative materials to plastic ( such as cellulose ) and other future developments the international packaging industry will need to face in the coming years .
Italian technology plast / May 2021
Negri Bossi Signs Agency Agreementw with CS Plastics
Negri Bossi strengthens its presence in Benelux with the appointment of a new agent with over 13 years ’ experience in the market . CS Plastics is a growing company , founded in 2008 by Werner Vanderveken and Jurgen Lippens . Previous to this , they were colleagues in the field of the injection moulding machines . CS Plastics supplies complete solutions for plastic processing companies . The service follows all
The CS Plastic headquarters in Lokeren ( Belgium )
stages of the process , from the supply of plastic material to the injection machines and ancillaries . Where necessary , the service also includes the supply of special , bespoke equipment , utilizing their vast experience to create total production solutions . CS Plastics has a facility in Lokeren ( Belgium ). They retain a comprehensive stock of materials , guaranteeing efficient delivery to its customers . A widespread presence in Benelux , a qualified sales network and high technical experience make CS Plastics the ideal partner for Negri Bossi ’ s continued growth in this important market .
Versalis Licenses LDPE-EVA Technology for MTO Project in Uzbekistan
Versalis , the chemical company of Italian energy major Eni , has licensed to Enter Engineering Pte . Ltd . a Low Density Polyethylene / Ethyl Vinyl Acetate ( LDPE / EVA ) swing unit to be built as part of a new Gas to Chemical Complex based on MTO-Methanol to Olefins technology to be located in the Karakul area in the Bukhara region of the Republic of Uzbekistan . The plant is part of a global complex that will have a major importance in Central Asia due to its size and the technologies involved . Enter Engineering Pte . Ltd ., one of the largest construction Companies in the region , will act as licensee on behalf of the Uzbek Company Jizzakh Petroleum JV LLC , who will own and operate the LDPE / EVA unit and the entire Gas to Chemical Complex once built and made ready for operation . The licensed plant will be based on the Versalis proprietary LDPE / EVA Technology . The unit will be designed for a maximum production of EVA equivalent to180.000 t / y . LDPE and EVA are ethylene polymers and co-polymers
possessing a suitable balance between processability and mechanical properties , which are widely used in the industry for the production of materials covering a variety of applications including film , coating , injection moulding , packaging , medical appliances , foams and as a base component for hot melt adhesives . The LDPE / EVA technology is part of the wider polymers ’ technologies portfolio offered by Versalis to produce high-value products . Versalis ’ background and expertise as licensor of its proprietary technologies relies on its enduring R & D and lab & pilot plant testing capabilities , and fullscale operational experience at its own production facilities . This knowledge strengthens Versalis ’ actions to support and assist its licensees in achieving their specific needs from the project development phase throughout the operational stages . The contract has been acquired by Versalis in cooperation with ECI Group , a US based plant-lifecycle specialist providing services in design , engineering , procurement , construction , technology and consultancy particularly focused on polyolefins plants . ECI Group comprises Engineers and Constructors International ( US ), Simon Carves Engineering Ltd . ( UK ) and International Technical Excellence Center ( US ).
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