IML, the value adding proposal

Company profile

The IML process

How to produce IML packaging / technical equipment

Why IML

IML Labels for different product requirements

Specialties

Discussion

Agenda

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

WPG Facts and Figures

Sites & Locations

• Plastic containers• Plastic lids

• Composite cans• Composite drums• Luxury tubes

Europe´s No. 1 in composite cans – internationally a market leader

Weidenhammer Packaging Group

© 2014 Sonoco, Confidential and Proprietary

February 2015

The IML-Process

Why IML?

Weidenhammer Plastic Packaging

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Injection Moulding Technolgy

Injection moulding machines

up to 5500 kN clamping force

up to 6+6 cavity moulds

IML-Robots on all machines

Weidenhammer Plastic Packaging

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Step 1:

• each single In-Mould-Label (magazine)is positioned on an insert robot

here: bottom and side label for a flat container

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Injection Moulding and IML-Process

Step 2:

• the labels are handed over to the mould by the robot

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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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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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Injection Moulding and IML-Process

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

Weidenhammer Plastic Packaging

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different categories for different product requirements

Weidenhammer Plastic Packaging

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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

different categories for different product requirements

Weidenhammer Plastic Packaging

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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

In-Mould-Labelling – the Process of the Future

Weidenhammer Plastic Packaging

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

Specialties

Weidenhammer Plastic Packaging

Bi-color injection moulding

bi-coloured lid for Premium Products

edging and lid surface in different colours

partially decorated with IML

Specialties

PermaSafe® protects food

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 thecustomer because of IML

Perfectly defined wall thickness because of injectionmoulding

Specialties

PermaSafe® vs. tin plate cans

in the past: Today:

Specialties

April 18, 2023Seite 20

Project ZEUSBetty Crocker / General Mills

Switch over International markets supply from US to GreeceCredit in introduction of new packaging technology, IML, for the global brand of RTS Frostings 360º Promotional Value, enhanced graphics, customized promotionsProtection, Value-adding convenienceEngaging & inspiring consumer

New Products 2015

PIQET - Agenda

PIQET Comparison Conclusion

for Life Cycle Analyis

Comparison of different packaging

solutions

Comparison

better than

Climate Change

Cum. Energy Demand

Minerals & Fuels

Photochemical Oxidation

Eutrophication Land Use

Water Use

Solid Waste

better than

PermaSafe® Glass jar Tinplate canPermaSafe®

Thank you very much for your attention!

Weidenhammer Packaging Group | www.weidenhammer.gr

Aristomenis BinisSales Director

Tel: +30 226 2056 456 | Telefax: +30 226 2056 459 | Mobile: +30 6970401540e-Mail: aristomenis.binis@weidenhammer.gr