Advanced solutions in extruded polypropylene

Index1. History and general info2. Products and applications3. Projects, investments and future

developments

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Ondaplast – the history• Ondaplast was founded in 1982, in Romagna, Italy. • Since the founder was already active in the hollow

glass sector, the starting point was the production of layer pads.

• Today Ondaplast production mission is the extrusion of polypropylene, in corrugated and solid sheets as well as a number of converting processes

• The range of application is very wide, from industrial to food and pharmaceutical packaging.

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HISTORY AND HISTORY AND GENERAL GENERAL

INFORMATIONINFORMATION

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Ondaplast – today• Ondaplast employs about 100 people in a

production facility of more than 18,000 m2

• The extruded volume exceeds 17,000 t/yr

Main business areas:• Industrial packaging • Building industry • Household-electric appliances • Packaging for hollow glass• Advertising and graphic design• Agriculture

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Ondaplast in the world• Presence in Europe, Northern Africa, Middle

East and parts of Asia,• In specific cases, supplies to North and

South America

Distribution channels:• Sales agents in Germany, Italy, Spain,

France and UK • Retailers and distributors in Germany, Czech

Rep., Spain, UK, France, Romania.

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Annual Sales

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Some references

Pharma

PRODUCTS AND PRODUCTS AND PRODUCTION PRODUCTION PROCESSESPROCESSES

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EXTRUSION TECHNOLOGYtwin wall sheets6x extrusion lines:-Medium/high capacity-Co-extrusion available-3x lines equipped to produce layer pads

solid PP sheets1x high capacity extrusion line

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CONVERTING1. Edge sealing machines for layer pads:• Nr 3 equipped with ink jet, thermo printing and

laser printing2. Die cutting:• Nr 3 high speed machines• Nr 3 large size machines

3. Printing technology:• Flexo printing• Digital flat bed printing• 3x thermo printers• 3x ink jet printers

4. Assembly of boxes and dividers

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APPLICATIONSAPPLICATIONS

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Layer pads

Applications : Household Electric

Appliances

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Applications : Graphic design & advertise

printing

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Applications : Industrial Packaging - Logistics

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Agriculture

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Applications : Medical

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PROJECTS, INVESTMENTS PROJECTS, INVESTMENTS AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTSAND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

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CertificationsCompany: Iso 9001 (since 1997)

Product: certification LPCB/UK (since 2006)

Company: UNI EN 15593 – HACCP (2013)

Company: OHSAS 18001 – Health & Safety (2012)

Process performance control:

-8D report-Statistical study for CP & CPK-FMEA-Alignment of the QS (1997) to the actual standards

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InvestmentsR&D

Joint Research with Bologna University:• Use of nano-components (nano-fillers) to improve

mechanical and chemical properties• New components to increase resistance to fire,

bacteria, etc• Scientific characterization of the products

Investments: •in new technologies and research exceeds 10% of the annual turnover. •in the last two years, nearly 6 mln euro has been invested to improve efficiency, production quality and capacity

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Process developments for

layer pads 2.0Nanofillers

AntibacteriaCoding

NanotechnologyThe Nanofillers are added to polymers in order to improve the following features : Improvement of mechanical featuresLightnessHeat Deflection TemperatureBarrier properties (e.g. with reference to Oxygen,

Nitrogen, and CO2)Resistance to fire (flame retardant properties= Improved abrasion resistance Important: nanofillers are – for the time being – FDA

certified for food contact. European certifications are ongoing.

Improved compatibility with polar components (such as paints, inks, ….)

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Reserved & Confidential – Pat. Pending

Reference to a 1150 g/m2 pad Standard PP composition

PP + Nanofillers Δ%

Compression resistance (MPa) 21.88 23.76 + 8

Elastic Modulus (MPa) 600 780 +31

Flexural Modulus (MPa) 19 22.6 +19

Permeability to O2 (cm3/m²x 24h x bar)

454 201 56

Permeability to N2 (cm3/m²x 24h x bar) 206 47 77

Permeability to CO2 (cm3/m²x 24h x bar) 1530 786 49

Thermal degradation (°C) 290 350 + 20.6

NanofillersTest results

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• Same weight with improved features: increased resistance to shock, lower deformation because of compression along with reduced brittleness

• Improved abrasion resistance, to have a longer life cycle and also to reduce the release of plastic crumbles

• Cost differenceIt is possible to compare pads with same

weight or with same overall resistance:• same weight -> +9%• same features/lower weight -> 1,5%

Nanofillers

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Antibacterial pads

• Anti-bacterial masterbatch available, based on silver or chemical agent

• Both are food contact certified• Duration: > 2 years

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Layer pads – CodingStandard Print – inked roller

Low scratch resistance

Low resistance to solvents and detergents

No food conformity

Print with thermo transfer ink

High scratch resistance

Low resistance to solvents and detergents

Food conformity available

Laser Print

Maximum scratch resistance

Maximum resistance to solvents and detergents

Food conformity OK, not even needed

Reserved & Confidential – Pat. Pending