09/17/2024
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), an innovative technology company with a leading position in the global printing industry, and Solenis, a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, announce a collaboration in the field of paper packaging at Fachpack 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany. The aim of the agreement is to develop a cost-effective process to integrate barrier coatings for fiber-based packaging directly into the existing roll-fed flexo printing process with the Boardmaster from HEIDELBERG. Barrier coatings are used to prevent water or water vapor, hot and cold liquids, oils and fats from leaking out of or penetrating into paper packaging.
"The growing global demand for sustainably produced, cost-effective, recyclable and compostable packaging makes the flexible paper sector an attractive growth market for us," says Dr. David Schmedding, Chief Technology & Sales Officer at HEIDELBERG. "Our new Boardmaster web flexo printing machine, with its production speed of up to 600 meters per minute and an availability of up to 90 percent, offers the ideal conditions for this. In our collaboration with Solenis, we are aiming for the cost-effective production of packaging solutions for the food industry that are geared towards efficiency and sustainability."
Visitors to Fachpack 2024, which takes place from September 24 - 26 in Nuremberg, can find out more about the cooperation with Solenis and all other HEIDELBERG activities in the packaging sector at the company's stand in Hall 4 / stand number 4-246 and talk to HEIDELBERG experts.
Breakthrough expected for cost-effective barrier coatings
The cost-effective application of barrier coatings plays a key role in the quality and safety of flexible paper packaging. The collaboration between HEIDELBERG and Solenis is therefore about optimally coordinating the individual components of the Boardmaster, the chemical composition of the Solenis barrier coatings and the entire process technology and making them available to packaging producers. At the same time, the use of plastics is to be reduced through environmentally friendly alternatives with improved barrier functionality. The overall package should enable customers to expand their range of applications in the flexible paper sector with improved barrier functions. The result is cost-optimized applications that are predominantly reusable, recyclable, renewable and compostable.
"Packaging companies are under increasing pressure to optimize processes while meeting ambitious sustainability goals," said William Kuecker, Senior Director, Strategic Marketing at Solenis. "Our partnership with HEIDELBERG pushes the boundaries of what is possible for paper packaging manufacturers. With the combination of state-of-the-art printing technology and innovative, high-performance specialty coatings, packaging manufacturers can increase their operational efficiency and product performance while meeting the growing demand for sustainable products and processes."
For more information about Solenis barrier coatings, visit:
https://www.solenis.com/en/products-and-services/pulp-paper/barrier-coatings/
Solenis, owned by Platinum Equity, is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including pulp and paper, institutional, industrial, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 70 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,500 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
Contact
Gillian (Gill) Davies
Associate Director, Corporate Communications, Eurasia
Tel: +44 (0) 780 1009963
gedavies@solenis.com
For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.
Photo 1: The aim of the agreement between HEIDELBERG and Solenis is to develop a cost-effective method of integrating barrier coatings for fiber-based packaging directly into the existing roll-fed flexographic printing process with the Boardmaster.
Photo 2: Solenis and HEIDELBERG are pioneering the development of a new process for applying barrier coatings for packaging made of paper directly in the printing process. (Source: Solenis)
Image material, and further information about the company are available in the Investor Relations and Press Lounge of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG at www.heidelberg.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimations by the Management Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Even though the Management Board is of the opinion that those assumptions and estimations are realistic, the actual future development and results may deviate substantially from these forward-looking statements due to various factors, such as changes in the macroeconomic situation, in the exchange rates, in the interest rates, and in the print media industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft gives no warranty and does not assume liability for any damages in case the future development and the projected results do not correspond with the forward-looking statements contained in this press release.
Matthias Hartung
Pressereferent, Media Relations
Tel.: +49 (0)6222 82 67174
Email: matthias.hartung@heidelberg.com
09/17/2024
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), an innovative technology company with a leading position in the global printing industry, and Solenis, a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, announce a collaboration in the field of paper packaging at Fachpack 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany. The aim of the agreement is to develop a cost-effective process to integrate barrier coatings for fiber-based packaging directly into the existing roll-fed flexo printing process with the Boardmaster from HEIDELBERG. Barrier coatings are used to prevent water or water vapor, hot and cold liquids, oils and fats from leaking out of or penetrating into paper packaging.
"The growing global demand for sustainably produced, cost-effective, recyclable and compostable packaging makes the flexible paper sector an attractive growth market for us," says Dr. David Schmedding, Chief Technology & Sales Officer at HEIDELBERG. "Our new Boardmaster web flexo printing machine, with its production speed of up to 600 meters per minute and an availability of up to 90 percent, offers the ideal conditions for this. In our collaboration with Solenis, we are aiming for the cost-effective production of packaging solutions for the food industry that are geared towards efficiency and sustainability."
Visitors to Fachpack 2024, which takes place from September 24 - 26 in Nuremberg, can find out more about the cooperation with Solenis and all other HEIDELBERG activities in the packaging sector at the company's stand in Hall 4 / stand number 4-246 and talk to HEIDELBERG experts.
Breakthrough expected for cost-effective barrier coatings
The cost-effective application of barrier coatings plays a key role in the quality and safety of flexible paper packaging. The collaboration between HEIDELBERG and Solenis is therefore about optimally coordinating the individual components of the Boardmaster, the chemical composition of the Solenis barrier coatings and the entire process technology and making them available to packaging producers. At the same time, the use of plastics is to be reduced through environmentally friendly alternatives with improved barrier functionality. The overall package should enable customers to expand their range of applications in the flexible paper sector with improved barrier functions. The result is cost-optimized applications that are predominantly reusable, recyclable, renewable and compostable.
"Packaging companies are under increasing pressure to optimize processes while meeting ambitious sustainability goals," said William Kuecker, Senior Director, Strategic Marketing at Solenis. "Our partnership with HEIDELBERG pushes the boundaries of what is possible for paper packaging manufacturers. With the combination of state-of-the-art printing technology and innovative, high-performance specialty coatings, packaging manufacturers can increase their operational efficiency and product performance while meeting the growing demand for sustainable products and processes."
For more information about Solenis barrier coatings, visit:
https://www.solenis.com/en/products-and-services/pulp-paper/barrier-coatings/
Solenis, owned by Platinum Equity, is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including pulp and paper, institutional, industrial, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 70 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,500 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
Contact
Gillian (Gill) Davies
Associate Director, Corporate Communications, Eurasia
Tel: +44 (0) 780 1009963
gedavies@solenis.com
For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.
Photo 1: The aim of the agreement between HEIDELBERG and Solenis is to develop a cost-effective method of integrating barrier coatings for fiber-based packaging directly into the existing roll-fed flexographic printing process with the Boardmaster.
Photo 2: Solenis and HEIDELBERG are pioneering the development of a new process for applying barrier coatings for packaging made of paper directly in the printing process. (Source: Solenis)
Image material, and further information about the company are available in the Investor Relations and Press Lounge of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG at www.heidelberg.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimations by the Management Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Even though the Management Board is of the opinion that those assumptions and estimations are realistic, the actual future development and results may deviate substantially from these forward-looking statements due to various factors, such as changes in the macroeconomic situation, in the exchange rates, in the interest rates, and in the print media industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft gives no warranty and does not assume liability for any damages in case the future development and the projected results do not correspond with the forward-looking statements contained in this press release.
Pressereferent, Media Relations
Tel.: +49 (0)6222 82 67174
