Irish Packaging and Print Directory 2022/2023 by Retail News

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David Little, Chair of the Irish Packaging Society and MD of Leonard Little & Associates, addresses the challenges and opportunities facing the Irish packaging industry as it faces up to the sustainability agenda.

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Winfried Muehling, General Manager of Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers, reflects on the ground-breaking research that proves cartonboard’s critical role in the packaging circular economy.

12 Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging

Investment in sustainability is key to future success for Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging, as Aidan Harty, Managing Director, explains.

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Clondrohid, Co. Cork and Dunboyne, Co. Meath Call: +353 2641311 or +353 1 8252059 Email: sales@midcorkpallets.com Website: www.midcorkpallets.com

18 Flexible Packaging

Flexible pouches have less environmental impact than alternative packs, according to a new study commissioned by Flexible Packaging Europe.

21 Aluminium Foil

New technologies, as well as existing processes, are adding momentum to a circular economy for aluminium foil, according to the latest data from the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA).

24 Barcoding

Barcodes should scan first time, every time. The barcode symbol verification services offered by GS1 can help to ensure that yours do, writes Maria Svejdar, Head of Marketing, Communications and CX, GS1 Ireland.

26 Smurfit Kappa

Strategic forward planning has helped Smurfit Kappa to avoid capacity challenges in the corrugated sector, while the company has also revealed a host of new initiatives which cement their place at the forefront of sustainability practices.

28 Krones Group

The Krones Group plans, develops and manufactures machines and complete lines for the fields of process, filling and packaging technology for medium to high speed production.

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The collaboration between Fischbein and Votech is perfectly encapsulated in the development of a special product for a world player in the field of dairy products.

34 CoLab packaging

CoLab packaging is a start-up from DCK that aims to bring something new to the folding carton market in Ireland and abroad.

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30 Circular Economy

‘Living More, Using Less’ is the title of the first Whole of Government Circular Economy Strategy.

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Sustainability is at the heart of every business decision made by Cavan-based Xtrupak, who have been supplying the FMCG market with packaging solutions since 2012.

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Shane Tilley, Head of Marketing at 99 Designs by Vista, examines 11 dazzling packaging design trends for 2022.

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Packaging Coming of Age

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as there ever been a busier, more stressful, complex time in packaging? Currently, the whole industry is facing challenges in every direction: lead-times have extended, prices are rising (it seems like every few weeks), raw material shortages continue to bite, general inflation, supply chain delays and staff shortages, combined with pressures in retaining staff. There is also more pressure from retailers for increased recycled content, with an important drive for more sustainable packaging choices. This is all coming after what was a difficult couple of years for everyone. Covid made much of the sector very busy, with increased demand, while also adding a host of management issues in trying to balance sales and production with social distancing and absenteeism, and now we have the worries from the east. There has been unprecedented growth in fibre-based packaging, driven by more sustainable thinking and in part by a knee-jerk move away from plastics. The end user tends to see all plastics as a negative, fed by dreadful images of single use plastics in the sea, damaging wildlife, as well as litter on beaches etc. While this is appalling and wrong, littering is actually another issue, predominantly driven by lack of infrastructure and exacerbated by some of the largest food corporations in the world and the local governments. Between them, they introduced first world retail models and supply chains to developing nations without a thought for their waste infrastructure, or how people might handle the ensuing waste, with much of it ending up near or in rivers and ultimately the sea. In Europe, we added to this problem, as we had the idea that if we collected waste packaging and shipped it abroad in segregated bales, then that constituted recycling. That is just collecting and sorting. What we were doing was shipping our waste to developing nations that were effectively even less well equipped to deal with it than we were!

Installing solar panels can actually have a net zero cost, as excess energy can be supplied back to the grid.

terms of CO2 emissions and final cost) to contain or wrap a product and other, more sustainable options will actually prove more expensive and may reduce barrier properties and shelf-life. That is why testing in advance of any pack substrate change is so important; sometimes it is necessary to take your time and not be first to jump, but do more testing. The other big driver of growth in fibrebased packaging was the unprecedented growth in online sales during Covid and the subsequent demand for corrugated outers. These two drivers, the environmental and the online aspects, are still driving high demand and continue to put pressure on paper manufacture, the supply chain, causing shortages in some liner types, with lead-times extending by up to 3-4 times the norm, and prices are ultimately increasing, it seems, nearly each delivery. Some of these things we cannot change nor control, but some of them we can.

I am a big fan of training and I think the right knowledge and know-how can help improve most situations. Training can help increase efficiencies; it can help increase speed to market; it can help us make better choices; it can help save money; and it can help us feel appreciated.

Upskilling Your Staff Whichever side of the desk you are on, your people need to be upskilled to deal with these new challenges. Retailers are demanding more and more in-depth or Advanced Packaging Specs. They now need to know the make-up of the board or laminate, the weights, the recycled content, the barrier properties etc. How can you make informed pack change choices if you do not understand the current or required performance of your pack? If you do not know the stacking strength of your current outers’ BCT (Box Crush Test), how can you suggest, recommend or agree to an

The Demonising of Plastics So the current changes are good and necessary for us to take responsibility; not just collecting and sorting but also recycling in a sustainable, circular way. This approach and the Single Use Plastics legislation is a good and necessary way to combat some of these issues and raise awareness, but it should not be extrapolated that all plastics are necessarily bad. Very often, plastics are ironically the best and cheapest way (in

There is more pressure from retailers for increased recycled content, with an important drive for more sustainable packaging choices

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Innovation is the key to creating sustainable solutions. A drive for more sustainable specs, together with increased demand, will help to bring down the prices of greener options.

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alternative spec, one that has perhaps more recycled content? Similarly for flexible film and laminates, if you are exporting plastic packaged products to the UK from April, you will need ideally to include at least 30% recycled content or your customer will suffer a £200 per ton plastic packaging tax. Is the increased recycled content film supply available and at what cost, and will it perform as well as your current spec? Here in Ireland with our Eco fee modulation, you may wish to move towards a mono-material rather than a multi-material laminate that is harder to recycle. In this case, you would need to understand the barrier properties of your material, MVTR and OTR (Moisture Vapour Transmission Rates and Oxygen Transmission Rates) and seal strength etc. Packaging change like this requires testing: testing of what you are currently using as a control and testing of the proposed new material. In packaging, the volumes are usually very high, so mistakes are costly! An agreed process and protocol for pack change is essential and cannot be rushed, as failure will impact on shelf life, food safety and brand equity. For me, the days of relying on our suppliers’ specs are now gone. Companies need to work with their suppliers to develop their own in-house specs. They should, of course, contain the basic product name, references, dimensions, colours, coatings, materials, unwind codes, weights, etc., but they should also state the required material pack performance, the tolerances, the test method, the recycled content, the box or pallet packing requirements and an agreed run sample provision, etc. Taking control of your specifications and investing in Packaging Technologists and a packaging process, brings real benefits, in terms of raising quality and even warehouse efficiency. When you understand what you need, with quality checks you can reduce the number of pack fails, maintain better seal integrity/ shelf-life and create faster reporting and tendering. By default, it also makes you more aware of possible alternatives, or new materials coming onto the market, which will give you an edge and an advantage over the competition. These changes will help to support sustainability in your organisation; while packaging is just one aspect, it is very visible and easily judged, or misjudged, by the end-user. We need to get ahead of the

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game and remove unnecessary packaging, reduce (lightweight) where possible, design for re-use (think of the packaging format and the packaging material), and recycle (mono-material / use higher recycled content). Only if all the above are impossible, should we consider energy recovery or, in a worst case scenario, disposal.

Keeping the Circular Economy on the Agenda There is a massive onus on us all, despite the distractions mentioned at the start of this article, to keep the Circular Economy and the issue of sustainability firmly on the agenda. The world and our children’s future really need us to stay focused and avoid further increases in global warming beyond the already impactful 1.5 degrees C. Therefore, reductions in carbon emissions are essential. Renewable energy sources are imperative to drive forward with a focus on circular thinking and not the selfish, shortsighted, linear approach to life that we have had for the last 50 years or so. It is amazing that the sustainable approach has not had a faster impact, as it does also bring good cost savings. When you change your packaging as mentioned above, or take the practical steps to change your factory lights to LED, or reduce your water consumption (with less volume hoses), or put solar panels on your roof, these all bring positive savings. The solar panels installation, for instance, can actually be done for zero cost, under contract, when you have a large factory roof area and supply excess energy back to the grid.

packaging is actually a little more difficult to implement and in some cases, industry is racing hard to catch up with R&D; hopefully, innovations with suitable specs combined with increased demand will help to bring down the prices of these greener options.

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Food Drink Ireland Skillnet (Ibec) have recently started a very successful Certificate in Sustainable Food Packaging, accredited by PiABC. Carried out online across 12 half-day sessions, it forms an introduction to sustainable packaging, covering all aspects of packaging functions, preservation, manufacturing, materials, NPD, testing, design for

circularity and legislation. The course gives students an excellent introduction on how to assess their packaging and choose a more sustainable version. https://www.fooddrinkirelandskillnet. ie/Sectors/FDI/SKILLNET.nsf/ vPages/Training_Courses~Sustain ability~certificate-in-sustainable-foodpackaging~0031?OpenDocument

The Benefits of Training As I mentioned, training is the answer, in my opinion, arming your organisation and your staff with the tools to make a real difference, both to the environmental performance of your business and to your bottom line. Here are two excellent parttime courses in packaging, a Certificate and a Diploma course that, depending on the requirements, will bring the novice to a new level of understanding of packaging, with all its challenges and opportunities. By way of full disclosure, I am one of the Trainers on these courses.

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Design Print & Packaging Skillnet run the very successful Diploma in Packaging Technology, Accredited by TU Dublin. This course creates Packaging Technologists and trains them on all aspects of packaging, including the fundamentals, substrates, conversion techniques, printing, packing line operations, legislation, etc. https://dppskillnet.ie/course/diploma-inpackaging-technology/

About the Author David Little is Managing Director of Leonard Little & Associates Ltd, Packaging Consultancy and Training: www.leonardlittleassociates.com. David has over 30 years’ experience in the Packaging Industry. David is a qualified Print and Packaging Technologist. He is Chair of the Irish Packaging Society, a member of the UK IOM3 Packaging Leadership Group and Head Trainer IOM3 (Packaging) and a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

Focusing on the Big Picture We need to stay focused on the big picture and agree that we all must do our bit and consider our full impact, inside and outside our organisation. The Green House Gas Protocol’s Scope 1 deals with direct company facilities and vehicles, Scope 2 covers indirect purchased electricity and Scope 3 deals with indirect upstream (purchased goods and services, travel, transport etc.) and downstream activities, such as transportation, use of product, recycling ease and cost and product end of life etc. Only if we take responsibility and drive the required changes with a united concerted effort, will we slow or stop the upward spiral of global warming, with all its consequences. The practicable examples above are a no-brainer. Sustainable

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Cartonboard and the Circular Economy

The 2021 Carton of the Year was awarded to Durero Packaging’s Bodegas Balsamic, a luxurious gift pack for Bodegas Toro Albalà’s crystal bottle of aged Spanish balsamic vinegar.

Winfried Muehling, General Manager of Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers, reflects on the groundbreaking research that proves cartonboard’s critical role in the packaging circular economy, and the innovation in design facilitated by one of the world’s most environmentally friendly packaging materials.

artonboard has long been recognised as one of the most environmentally friendly packaging materials, using renewable resources during the production process, as well as being fully recyclable and biodegradable. In fact, recycling rates for cartonboard have reached 84.2% in Europe, making it the highest rate for any packaging material (Source: https://ec.europa. eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/ index.php?title=Packaging_waste_ statistics&oldid=548993). Rather than take a ‘recycle ready’ approach, which often means packaging

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materials can be sorted and recycled in select locations only, the cartonboard industry is one step ahead. Fibre-based packaging, like cartons and cartonboard, is widely recycled through household collection schemes and at local recycling centres. Now, research completed by the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) in Austria has helped bolster its environmental credentials with news that fibre-based packaging materials – paper, board, cartonboard and folding boxes – can be recycled more than 25 times with little to no loss of integrity. This proves that the fibres in cartonboard are a lot

more resilient than previously believed, far exceeding the five to seven recycling loops once understood to be the limit. The results of this research are ever more important in the discussion of singleuse versus reusable. In a system that is supported by a credible and trusted collection and recycling infrastructure, the number of recycling loops makes a fundamental difference. The study, led by Dr Rene Eckhart, Senior Scientist at TU Graz, saw folding cartonboard repeatedly recycled to understand what effect, if any, there would be on the mechanical properties of the material, including its innate strength

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and crush resistance. No negative effect on the mechanical properties in question could be demonstrated in the study, while the swelling capacity of the fibre also showed no negative trend. During an interview with Dr. Eckhart, available on the Pro Carton website (https://www.procarton.com/mediasection/videos/), he suggested that the limit on how many times paper, carton and cartonboard can be recycled could be even more, and is largely dictated by the stock preparation process and achieved collection and recycling quota. This highlights that paper and board fibres are much more durable than previously considered and there is significant potential to extend the lifecycle – a groundbreaking development for the carton and cartonboard industry in its bid to demonstrate circularity.

Demonstrating Circularity The research certainly helps to demonstrate cartonboard’s leadership in the circular economy but also illustrates the part the cartonboard industry can play in improving the sustainability credentials of businesses and brands. However, to truly embrace circularity, it is important to consider a number of factors within the design process, as well as choosing materials made from renewable resources. Here, cartons and cartonboard offer the perfect solution. In a circular model, a balanced supply of recovered and virgin fibre material is needed. For decades, the European cartonboard industry has successfully managed both supply streams. Today,

Winfried Muehling, General Manager of Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers.

we see an unbroken demand for recovered fibre material as we strive to further increase collection and recycling rates. To obtain virgin fibres, the European cartonboard packaging industry depends on trees and needs thriving forests. It practices sustainable forest management to ensure raw materials can be utilised, while still nurturing the forests’ biodiversity. It is possibly the biggest responsibility of the industry in order to maintain the circular economy it is already operating in. And it’s working. Not only does more than 75% of all wood used by the cartonboard industry come from certified

forests in Europe, but the forests used to source this natural material are also expanding year after year. Over the last 30 years, forests in Europe have grown by 19.3 million hectares and are now 30% larger than in the 1950s. In Nordic forestry, for example, for every one tree harvested, at least three new ones are planted (www.procarton.com/ wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021Cartons-and-Sustainable-Forests.pdf). The industry fully supports sustainable forest management as a base for a healthy climate, accessible recreation areas, and to secure a supply of sustainably managed raw materials. While sourcing raw materials and ensuring ample recovered materials are pivotal to cartonboard production, packaging designers must also understand, plan, and design for its end of life. Here, the recycling process must be considered during the design stage to aid further improved recycling rates. The cross-industry alliance, 4evergreen, which fosters synergies among companies promoting lowcarbon and circular fibre-based packaging, recently published its ‘Circularity by Design Guidelines’. This is a comprehensive piece of work that presents recommendations for the design of fibre-based packaging. The work stresses the importance of collaboration along the entire value chain. In the cartonboard value chain, each stakeholder takes responsibility for extending the leadership position and raising awareness of cartonboard as the most sustainable packaging material.

Winner of the Food and Drink Packaging, Recycled Fibre, category at the Carton of the Year Awards, 2021, Looking Fruity, a cartonboard ‘fruit basket’, which was developed for storing and carrying stoned fruits as an alternative to traditional plastic thermoform trays. IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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Exentrique Facial Cleanser, a Gold Award winner at the European Carton Excellence Awards: a sustainable pack that delivers a great ‘reveal’ experience. The one-piece pack is made entirely from cartonboard, has zero plastic content and has an adhesive-free folding structure.

This is highlighted by the industry’s ambition to further raise the bar and see recycling rates for fibre-based materials increase to 90% by 2030. It is an ambitious figure, and with the support of all stakeholders, we will be able to achieve this.

Innovation in Design In addition to their environmental credentials, cartons and cartonboard offer vast texture, print, and design possibilities. Already widely used on an assortment of everyday FMCG products, such as cereals, confectionery, personal care, food and beverages, and luxury goods, the flexibility of pack formats and technological advancements in printing and product design mean that cartons are now being used for an even more diverse range of products. Take the Pro Carton European Carton Excellence Awards (ECEA), for example. For the past quarter-century, the awards have challenged partners from all levels within the supply chain to showcase the very best in cartonboard packaging designs. Just a quick look at the award winners over the years reveals the true flexibility and creativity afforded by carton and cartonboard. For example, the 2021 Carton of the Year was awarded to Durero Packaging’s Bodegas Balsamic, a luxurious gift pack for Bodegas Toro Albalà’s crystal bottle of aged Spanish balsamic vinegar that perfectly illustrates the material’s aesthetic and unique structural design qualities. The entry, made from Holmen IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

Iggesund cartonboard, perfectly conveys the brand’s roots as it opens in a way that resembles a Spanish fan. Additionally, the hot copper stamping inside the pack reflects the carnation flowers native to Cordoba, where the brand originates from. The effect of a blossoming flower is accentuated further by embossing on the outside of the pack, which mirrors the opening of flower petals. As well as the Carton of the Year, there are also special awards for Innovation and Save the Planet, along with category-specific awards spanning food and drink and general packaging. A final Public Award is presented based on the result of a public vote. In 2021, this was awarded to WestRock for its Smarties Giant Hexatube. Made entirely from cartonboard, the design replaces the plastic cap and plastic shrink seal in the previous Smarties packaging to save the environment from over 100 tonnes of plastic per year. The pack is one of WestRock’s most technically difficult to produce, due to high levels of cutting and creasing accuracy, which ensure the product can be filled consistently at high speed in the factory and its tamper evidence function is not hindered. The European Carton Excellence Awards 2022 are now open for entries and we look forward to finding the first winner of our second quarter-century! Alongside the ECEAs, two further award programmes recognise the diverse benefits of cartonboard. The Pro Carton Young Designers Award has

established itself as a permanent fixture among young designers. Focusing exclusively on cartonboard, the award plays a pioneering role in promoting sustainable packaging and innovation amongst students across Europe. In 2021, prizes were awarded across four categories: Save the Planet, Cartonboard Packaging for Food & Drink, Cartonboard Packaging for All Other Products and Creative Cartonboard Ideas. In addition, a Newcomers’ Award also went to a student from a university that hadn’t won before. Every year, the public award attracts votes from website visitors from all over Europe, making it a truly European award winner. Meanwhile, the Pro Carton Student Video Awards, the only award of its kind, now in its third year, challenges European students to make short movies that explore the benefits of cartonboard as a packaging material. The judging panel is always impressed by the staggering quality of the entries, with Austrian student, Isa Mutevelic scooping the top prize in 2021 for his innovative ‘Carton Boat’ entry. With the awards now open for 2022 entries, we’re excited to see this year’s entries and the efforts undertaken by students and the industry alike as they demonstrate the versatility of cartons and cartonboard. These awards also help bring young professionals closer to our industry. The packaging sector has seen tremendous positive developments in recent years. It is creative and exciting, with attractive employers, meaningful work and great local and global career opportunities. I have been working in packaging for more than 25 years, and there is no greater satisfaction than seeing the result of your hard work on retail shelves. It is a genuinely rewarding experience every day.

Redesigned Website The complete back catalogue of award winners from the past 25 years can be found on the newly redesigned Pro Carton website. It is a true history book of packaging that continually expands as we add new chapters every year. Launched in January 2022, www.procarton.com acts as a vital touchpoint for those interested in entering the annual Pro Carton Awards and a platform to showcase the merits of carton and cartonboard as the most economically and ecologically balanced packaging medium.

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January 2022 saw the Pro Carton website go live with a completely new design: www. procarton.com.

The website has always been a key platform to enable us to spread the message about cartonboard. As well as revamping our content strategy, we have refreshed the look and feel to enhance the user experience so all stakeholders can find the information they need more easily. It is intended to help tell the story of cartonboard and demonstrate how cartons and cartonboard can support the EU’s ambitious sustainability targets. Furthermore, it acts as an invaluable resource for those keen to access the latest consumer research and downloadable content to help educate the next generation. From Pro Carton’s Trees into Carton, Carton into Trees (TICCIT) programme, infographics on the credentials of cartonboard and copies of the association’s European Consumer Packaging Perceptions Study, it acts as a collective to encourage positive change for a better tomorrow.

obligation for cartonboard producers to provide even more functional packaging solutions. Today, sustainable packaging plays a vital role in defining the character of a brand and the product itself. It is the first touchpoint for a consumer before the product is even seen. It attracts attention through the use of outstanding design and builds loyalty with great functionality. The cartonboard industry is in a pole position. Collectively, we are proud to contribute to a healthy climate, while

adding value to consumers. Through collaboration and close alignment, we will reach our target of a 90% recycling rate by 2030. Pro Carton members continue to invest to improve recycling processes and maximise the use of recycled materials. These efforts and more reflect our ambition and dedication to lead the packaging industry and demonstrate how a circular economy is achievable. For more information on Pro Carton and the benefits of cartonboard, visit www.procarton.com.

The Next Chapter for Cartonboard With rising recycling rates – research carried out by Pro Carton in 2021 revealed that 58% of European consumers recycled more packaging than before the pandemic – it is no surprise that cartonboard is growing in popularity. It is now evident that consumers in Europe trust cartonboard and fully understand the environmental value of recycling it. This creates an

Winner of the Innovation Award 2021 at the Pro Carton Awards, the Karlo Spoon was developed by Stora Enso in cooperation with Greiner Packaging and Cardbox Packaging in response to the 2021 ban on disposable plastic cutlery in the EU. IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

MCP: Ireland’s leading p & supplier of packaging a Clondrohid, Co. Cork and Dunboyne, Co. Meath Call: +353 2641311 or +353 1 8252059 Email: sales@midcorkpallets.com Website: www.midcorkpallets.com

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MCP: Where Sustainability Always Comes First

n operation since 1978, Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging (MCP) are Ireland’s largest manufacturer of pallets and independent supplier of packaging and storage solutions. The company, originally founded by entrepreneur Johnny Lehane in Clondrohid, Co. Cork, was historically known for the manufacturing of wooden pallets and crates. Since then, MCP organically and successfully expanded into the corrugated packaging industry and have since recorded substantial year-on-year growth across their pallet manufacturing, packaging and storage divisions. Operating from over 350,000 square feet, spread over 40 acres and growing of production and storage facilities, MCP are strategically located in Clondrohid, Co. Cork, and Dunboyne, Co. Meath. Both these sites ensure MCP are ideally placed to meet, exceed and deliver their customers’ pallet and packaging products throughout Ireland, both north and south. The company is expanding even further into storage and distribution, and are currently in the process of adding two new warehouses at their Clondrohid and Dunboyne facilities, with an additional capacity of 20,000 pallet spaces. On the surface, a company like MCP make success look easy, but there’s a lot

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Investment in sustainability is key to future success for Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging, as Aidan Harty, Managing Director, explains. of effort involved. “Being in business for 44 years doesn’t just take luck, it takes a lot of hard work, determination and surrounding yourself with the best staff,” explains Aidan Harty, Managing Director. “Like with all companies, we have faced many difficulties, including the recession of the 1980s and the late 2000s, the aftermath of our near-devasting fire back in 2011 and the more recent supply chain difficulties faced during the pandemic, Brexit etc. However, companies need something special to survive, and here at MCP we have that in bucket-loads.”

Sustainability and Innovation: Key to the Future MCP have always been committed to investing heavily in their infrastructure and were the first in Ireland to implement an automated pallet manufacturing process to ensure quality, accuracy and speed. This catapulted the company to another level in terms of production capacity, mirroring their customers’ growing requirements. In fact,

they recently announced that they have now commissioned a third automated pallet manufacturing machine. This will broaden MCP’s pallet and crate manufacturing capabilities even further and cement MCP’s position as the largest automated pallet manufacturing company in Ireland. This progressive company has always led from the front and are never content with simply maintaining their current business profile. This is evident in the company’s sustainability practices, even when sustainability wasn’t in vogue, as MCP strategically managed their operations so as to minimise environmental impacts in areas such as waste, energy use and emissions. “We care deeply about the origin of our wood and packaging products and source from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Certified suppliers,” Aidan explains. Something that the company is very proud of is the fact that MCP were one of the first companies in Ireland to commission their own Combined Heat and Power plant (CHP) at their Clondrohid site. Operated by Cork Green Energy,

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MCP specialise in the supply of high-quality customisable packaging solutions and supply and distribute close to 6,000 corrugated packaging products. MCP’s sister company, the CHP plant is fuelled by biomass and uses state-of-theart technology to create green electricity, producing 1.2 megawatts of electricity per hour, which is being supplied directly to the national grid and can power the needs of over 1,100 homes. The CHP plant can be seen as a complete energy solution, as a by-product of this process is the generation of heat, which MCP utilise to power their 10 on-site kilns which are used for heat treating and kiln drying pallets. Another energy generating initiative

that MCP undertook was the installation of solar panels on unused rooftop space at both their Clondrohid and Dunboyne sites. This involved installing a 598KWp solar generation facility on nearly 4,000 square metres of rooftop in Clondrohid and another 100KWp solar installation in Dunboyne, which helped reduce MCP’s CO2 emissions by 265 tonnes per year. “We’re reducing our carbon footprint, one pallet or package at a time,” explains Aidan. “It’s a constantly evolving process and one we are absolutely committed to.

Sustainability is not just a word for us; it’s a way of life.”

Largest range of pallet, packaging and storage solutions MCP produce over 2.5 million pallets per annum and boast one of the largest pallet offerings in Ireland with their extensive range of timber, Euro, heat treated pallets and custom crates. “From food & beverage to pharmaceutical, from medical devices to manufacturing, and from dairy to digital

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technology, our wooden pallets have carried more products and types of products across our 44 years than we could begin to imagine,” smiles Aidan. Also touted as one of the best independent packaging companies in Ireland, MCP specialise in the supply of high-quality customisable packaging solutions and supply and distribute close to 6,000 corrugated packaging products. MCP offer a complete service to their customers, from full design and prototyping service for specialised packaging and corrugated boxes, such as single wall corrugated cardboard boxes, to specialised solid board and Folding Box Board (FBB).

The Right Formula for Success 2021 was an unprecedented year for supply chains but MCP seem to have the right formula for meeting their customers’ requirements, through their long list of independent suppliers. MCP produce over 2.5 million pallets per annum and boast one of the largest pallet offerings in Ireland with their extensive range of timber, Euro, heat treated pallets and custom crates. “This is even more important nowadays, as supply chains continue to be in a state of flux, with no end in sight,” Aidan admits. “This presents MCP with a continuing challenge, a challenge we have risen to time and time again. This is due to the fact that we are not tied to any single packaging supplier, which gives us our edge in this industry. In fact, we deal regularly with up to 20 approved and certified suppliers, both nationally and internationally, for each of our supplied items. This enables us to ensure that we are continuously providing our customers with the best products at the best price and lead time, something that has been hard to come by in recent times.” To make the process even easier for customers, MCP offer further convenience by providing a first-class stock holding, warehousing and nationwide distribution service, augmented with a stock management service. In addition, MCP’s critical production processes and storage and distribution services are backed by certified quality management services (ISO 9001: 2015 and are also BRC Certified to an AA Standard for Storage & Distribution) that provide assurance to customers that every pallet or corrugated box they buy is manufactured under the highest quality standards. Critical to MCP’s success over the years has been their commitment to service and quality. “We pride ourselves on offering first class customer service by engaging with our customers’ evolving needs to consistently provide a quality pallet and package, including reliable delivery, timely follow-up and impeccable customer service,” concludes Aidan. For more information about how MCP’s pallets, packaging or storage solutions can meet your needs, contact them on (026) 41311, email sales@midcorkpallets.com or visit MCP operate from over 350,000 square feet, spread over 40 acres and growing of production and www.midcorkpallets.com. storage facilities, strategically located in Clondrohid, Co. Cork, and Dunboyne, Co. Meath.

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Although most plastic packaging is no longer landfilled we currently only recycle 31%. We need your help to meet future EU plastic recycling targets of 50% by 2025 and 55% by 2030. As an Irish business you are obligated to segregate the waste you generate at your premises for recycling. Waste contractors must provide you with the necessary bin collection systems to maximise the segregation and recycling of your waste. Repak will provide you with the support and advice to help ensure you are recycling correctly and help to reduce your waste management costs. Please contact our Membership Team and help Ireland remain one of Europe’s top recycling countries.

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Plastic Packaging Recycling and Your Business

n 2018, the European Union updated a number of directives covering waste, as part of its overall Circular Economy Package. As a result of these changes, the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (94/62/EC) was amended, with higher targets for packaging reuse and recycling to help increase recycling rates for all packaging placed on the market across Europe. In 2020, the Irish Government published an amendment to SI 282/2014 - European Union (Packaging) Regulations 2014. This amendment (S.I. No. 322/2020) increased recycling targets for packaging in line with the new European legislation. As a result, Ireland’s recycling targets for 2025 and 2030 have increased for

packaging overall, as well as for each of the individual packaging materials placed on the Irish market.

A Challenge for Ireland At present, Ireland meets all of the previous EU targets set in the Packaging & Packaging Waste Directive. In fact, we already exceed 2025 targets for Wood (69%) and Paper & Cardboard (84%). In the case of glass recycling, we already exceed our 2030 targets with a current recycling rate of 86% (Source: Waste Packaging Statistics for Ireland - https://www.epa. ie/our-services/monitoring--assessment/ waste/national-waste-statistics/ packaging/). However, the new plastic packaging

Material Previous Target All Packaging 55% Plastic 22.5% Wood – including repair 15% and reuse Metal 50% - Ferrous Metals (e.g. Steel) - - Aluminium Metals - Glass 60% Paper & Board 60% IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

2025 Target 65% 50% 25% - 70% 50% 70% 75%

2030 Target 70% 55% 30% 80% 60% 75% 85%

Séamus Clancy, CEO, Repak, explains what new EU packaging recycling targets mean for Irish businesses, particularly when it comes to plastic packaging recycling, and advises on how to get the most from your waste contract. recycling targets will be more challenging for Ireland to meet and present an opportunity for Ireland to change the way in which we manage these often complex materials, which currently have a recycling rate of 31% (Source: Repak estimates for 2021). To achieve the new EU targets of 50% by 2025 and 55% by 2030 will require a dramatic change by all stakeholders in order to capture more of this material. This will require behavioural change amongst consumers, changes to how the materials are handled by businesses and treated by the waste industry, as well as investments in local plastic recycling infrastructure here in Ireland.

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What Can You Do? Your Legal Obligations First of all, it is important to note that there are legal obligations on Irish businesses when it comes to the segregation of packaging waste. Regulation 5 of the European Union (Packaging) Regulations 2014 as amended states that: - Producers should ensure that packaging waste is separated at source, by material type. - Packaging waste should be collected by a contractor for the purposes of recycling. It is important, therefore, that your business is segregating all recyclable packaging. Plastic packaging materials such as plastic pallet wrap, shrink hoods, case wrap and pallet sheets should be separated from other types of waste. If in doubt about what your waste contractor will accept in the recycling bin or in bales, ask them for their assistance. It is also essential that these recyclable materials are kept as clean and dry as possible, so that they are suitable for recycling at the point of collection.

What You Should Expect from your Waste Contractor Waste contractors have a significant role to play in helping you to maximise recycling at your premises. It is, therefore, critical to ensure that they are providing the following

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The Business Opportunity As a packaging compliance scheme, Repak funds the recycling of packaging waste in order to help Ireland meet its packaging recycling targets. In 2020, Repak saw a 3.5% decline in the tonnes of backdoor plastic packaging waste it funded versus 2019. This is most often due to poor waste segregation practices on site as a result of: - Recyclable plastic packaging being discarded in business general waste bins. - Material being too contaminated when placed in a recycling bin, making it unsuitable for recycling. - Waste collection infrastructure or services that do not meet the current needs of the businesses. Although this decline is a concern, it must also present a significant opportunity to increase plastic packaging recycling rates, given that almost 50% of all packaging waste generated in Ireland arises at commercial premises.

Ireland’s recycling targets for 2025 and 2030 have increased for packaging overall, as well as for each of the individual packaging materials placed on the Irish market.

offering: 1. At least a three bin service for recycling (General Waste, Organic Waste and Mixed Dry Recycling). 2. Support in order to source segregate by material where possible, such as through baling of plastic film, bottles and the separation of other recyclable items such as drums or barrels. These items are usually manufactured from highly recyclable plastics such as Polyethylene (LDPE or HDPE), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) or Polypropylene (PP). 3. A breakdown of what the waste contractor is doing with your waste, showing: - what materials are being recycled, - what materials are being recovered or disposed, - food waste collected, - the associated cost of all of the above. This can usually be provided on a monthly basis and can help you track trends over the year to see how well you are managing and any further improvements that might be needed. The more material that is being recycled, the lower the cost. In fact, it is important to note that source segregated material that has been baled is often collected free of charge.

What to do if there are any Shortfalls in the Current Arrangements If you are having challenges achieving good segregation on site due to the bins or balers you currently have, it is important to engage with your waste contractor, who can advise on how you improve this and

implement the changes within an agreed timeframe. It is also important to note that improvements in recycling rates will not only help the environment but can reduce costs for your business. Evaluate and review your waste services on a regular basis. A list of waste contractors (Repak-approved recovery operators) is available on our website at www.repak.ie. If you need any additional support, you can also contact our packaging services team here at Repak at preventandsave@repak.ie or call us on (01) 4670190.

To achieve the new EU plastic recycling targets of 50% by 2025 and 55% by 2030 will require a dramatic change by all stakeholders, as well as investments in local plastic recycling infrastructure here in Ireland. IRISH PACKAGING&&PRINT PRINT IRISH PACKAGING

Flexible Packaging

Flexible Pouches Score Highly in Environmental Study Flexible pouches have less environmental impact than alternative packs, according to a new study commissioned by Flexible Packaging Europe.

t a time when the scrutiny on plastics use for packaging has never been higher, a life cycle assessment study shows flexible pouches are better options, when compared to other packaging formats. The study, carried out by the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (ifeu) based in Heidelberg, Germany, looked at the environmental performance of packaging for products such as olives and pasta sauce. The research, which was commissioned by Flexible Packaging IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

Europe (FPE), was based on the market situation in Europe in 2020. Alternative packaging formats examined were glass jars and steel cans, both also commonly used for these products in Europe. The entire packaging systems were considered, including primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.

Weight of Materials Notably, the weight of material per unit used for primary packaging of both products was dramatically different. For

400g of pasta sauce, the pouch weighed just 10g, compared to 216g for glass and 54g for metal cans. For olives, the difference was no less dramatic, for between 120g and 130g of olives, only 6g of pouch material was needed, while a glass container weighed 150g and a can 36g. Broadly speaking, the weight of secondary packaging for pouches was higher due to the need for a heavier cardboard tray, which is necessary to achieve enough stability for transportation. This ranged between

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16.6g (for 400g pasta sauce) and 8.3g (for 130g olives), while bottles and cans needed around half that for olives and only 30% for pasta sauce. As all used Europallets and stretch film, the value per unit for tertiary packaging was more or less equal across both products, circa 20g for pasta and 11g for olives.

Impact categories A wide range of environmental impact categories were covered. These were: climate change; acidification; photochemical ozone formation; terrestrial eutrophication; aquatic eutrophication; and particulate matter. On an inventory level, accumulated primary energy demands were also reported. The advantages of pouches were underlined in almost all impact categories of the LCA. In the category for climate change (carbon footprint), the flexible pouch packaging system showed a more than 60% lower impact than the rigid alternatives. The only exception was aquatic eutrophication, the impacts of which stem from the heavier corrugated cardboard used in secondary packaging for pouches.

Environmental Performance The hypothetical application of a 100% recycling rate clearly reduced the impact for all packaging systems. The relative improvement for the glass and steel systems were lower than for the pouch, as the base scenario already incorporated the real recycling rates of 75% and more, while the pouch went from 0 to 100%. Despite the most common focus on recycling as the main sustainability indicator for packaging, the study showed that the end-of-life of the packaging does not always play a major role in the overall environmental performance. Frank Wellenreuther, the ifeu project manager who led the study, said, “From an environmental viewpoint, the choice of multi-material pouches for the packaging of these two products on the European market is recommended when compared to the alternative packaging systems commonly used. By using LCA techniques, it is clearly shown that these flexible packaging formats are less impactful on the environment and their potential can be further enhanced with higher recycling rates.” These findings show clearly that

The life cycle assessment study compared flexible pouches to other packaging formats for products such as olives.

flexible packaging is an effective route to minimising environmental impacts. In addition, the entire value chain is continuing to actively work on its recycling performance and making flexible packaging even more sustainable. More details of the LCA are available in the Executive Summary: pouch.flexpack-europe.org.

The CEFLEX initiative: a pathway to circularity for flexible packaging Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging (CEFLEX) is a collaborative initiative comprising a European consortium of almost 200 companies and organisations, which represent the entire value chain of flexible packaging. Its objective is to increase collection, sorting and recycling of flexible packaging across Europe and to develop end markets for the recycled materials. Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) is a founding member of the consortium. CEFLEX’s ‘Mission Circular’ commits to the collection of all flexible packaging, with over 80% of the recycled materials channelled into valuable new markets and applications. This will enable the

substitution of virgin materials in order to make all flexible packaging in Europe circular by 2025. A five-step roadmap to build a circular economy for flexible packaging has been endorsed by CEFLEX stakeholders, together with a set of actions needed by each part of the value chain to make it happen. Seven working groups have been created to focus on key elements, such as mapping the market for flexible packaging in Europe and the facilitating technologies necessary to achieve circularity. While the situation is improving, flexible packaging is not yet widely recycled – for example, less than 20% of household polyethylene films are sorted and recycled currently. This is largely due to the fact that the very small amount of material contained in flexible packaging is generally more challenging to recycle economically than heavier, rigid mono-materials.

Optimised Design The initiative will combine optimised packaging design while improving the infrastructure for collection, sorting and recycling. Very recently, it announced a major collaboration with UK Research and IRISH PACKAGING&&PRINT PRINT IRISH PACKAGING

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Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging (CEFLEX) is a collaborative initiative, whose objective is to increase collection, sorting and recycling of flexible packaging across Europe and to develop end markets for the recycled materials.

Innovation (UKRI) to co-fund investigations into how flexible packaging can be best designed to be sorted and recycled. An extensive testing programme will draw on a network of leading laboratories, universities, and industry experts to generate data to update and complement the ‘Designing for a Circular Economy’ guidelines CEFLEX originally issued in 2020.

Quality recycling Recycling technologies are also under the microscope, with those that are already in use, such as mechanical

recycling for mono and mixed plastics and pyrolysis for laminates with aluminium foil, being reassessed and new processes developed. Late last year, the consortium announced the Quality Recycling Process (QRP) which, it says, enables a much greater percentage of flexible packaging to be returned to the economy – and in the quantities and the qualities needed to meet the requirements of new end markets. QRP offers a more valuable way to mechanically recycle a higher proportion of plastic from flexible packaging. It uses a combination of four steps, each

delivered by an existing technology, including advanced sorting techniques, hot washing, extrusion with extra filtration and deodorisation. These technologies have been successfully trialled and implemented in different facilities throughout Europe.

Collection is Key It is clear there cannot be successful recycling without proper collection and sorting, which is why there is considerable focus on these aspects. The work continues on all aspects of the roadmap to enable these targets to be met.

The ifeu study found that the environmental impact of flexible pouches compared extremely favourably to that of glass jars and steel cans. IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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How Technology is Impacting on Improved Recycling Rates New technologies, as well as existing processes, are adding momentum to a circular economy for aluminium foil, according to the latest data from the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA).

hat aluminium is fully recyclable is a well-established fact. But the many formats in which it enters the waste stream mean that recovery is not always straightforward. Some of the latest technologies are helping to boost both sorting and recycling, while improvements to some of the tried and tested methods are also enabling recovery rates to increase. Here we take a look at what is happening

around Europe in the industry’s efforts to meet calls to increase the recycling of aluminium foil in packaging.

Pyrolysis The German company PreZero Pyral is recovering between 60-65% of all the light aluminium packaging in Germany. According to the company, it uses a unique pyrolysis technology which reprocesses aluminium-bearing waste

by thermal and mechanical means in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. Organic substances can be separated from aluminium without the use of oxygen. Using relatively low temperatures (500-550°C) all the aluminium present is preserved, while it is cleaned from substances such as ink, paper and plastic labels or food residues. The really special feature of this IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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pyrolysis is that it makes use of the gases created in the process, reusing the thermal energy produced. The organic material burned onto the aluminium is converted into a synthetic combustible gas which, after purification, is returned to the process circuit as a source of energy. So, the pyrolysis process can be defined as a model for resource and energy-efficient aluminium recycling.

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Microwave Induced Pyrolysis From the UK a good example of new recycling potential is the work being done by Enval. Previously, it has been challenging to recycle both the aluminium and the polymer materials which make up a foil laminate. But this is now achievable using a new, proprietary pyrolysis solution capable of handling low-density packaging waste. Known as Microwave Induced Pyrolysis, this patented process uses energy provided by microwave rather than gases to heat up the material and separate the aluminium from the plastic. A major advantage of this technology is that it can be operated on a smaller, decentralised scale. It is capable of recycling plastic aluminium laminates by recovering them into aluminium material, to be used again in a wide range of new aluminium applications, and high-value oil, which can be used for producing plastic materials again. This has the potential to transform the packaging recycling sector from within,

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According to ISO 14021 recycled content (RC) should derive from pre- or post-consumer recyclate. Internal scrap from

the foil production value chain is notloop applicable for RC calculation Aluminium and the recycling (Source: EAFA).and does not carry intrinsic environmental benefits.

by changing the perception of aluminium plastic laminates and unlocking a strong and profitable circular economy, believe Enval. The secret, says the company, is to use carbon, a highly efficient microwave absorber, to absorb the energy and then transfer it by conduction to the plastic, providing a very efficient heat exchange. As the process permits the construction of compact, modular units, these can be economically viable at relatively modest throughputs. This allows the ideal recycling scenario: installing plants

to treat locally generated waste. Some Enval units are being finalised in the UK, while others are being commissioned in Mexico.

Delamination The Advanced Mechanical Recycling solution, from German recycling technology company saperatec, is another technique used to delaminate polymer and metal films in flexible packaging materials and save both for recovery. The process separates these

The challenge for recyclers is to separate aluminium from other substances, including ink, paper and plastic labels or food residues. IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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materials into secondary raw materials without substantially changing the material properties. As aluminium is still regarded as one of the best performing barrier materials in polyolefin flexible packaging, offering many advantages to the consumer, it is important to find a method to extract it and the associated polymers for a circular economy. Traditionally, when laminates with foil are sorted, only the aluminium content of this high-performance packaging material is re-circulated. The plastics share, which is often more than 70%, is, at best, used for energy. This solution offers something more. With sapertec’s process, specifically designed separation fluids are used to de-bond the metal and polymer layers. These separation fluids are water-friendly chemical formulations circulating in the process to minimise chemicals consumption. The aluminium is sent for recycling, while the polyolefins are mechanically treated to produce filmgrade recycled plastic pellets.

Solvent-Based Purification Germany’s Fraunhofer IVV, the Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging, is working in cooperation with Creacycle and has developed the ‘CreaSolv’ process. This is a solventbased technology, also referred to as dissolution or solvent-based purification. It can separate multi-layer-composites (MLC) and may serve a tailor-made solution to the MLC and aluminium

laminates recycling issue. In 2020, Fraunhofer started a co-funded research project with the Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI) and other partners in the foil value chain to investigate in detail the benefit of solvent-based recycling for the recovery, in the form of material, of polymers and aluminium from sorted aluminium packaging fractions. Following extensive trials, the recycling study clearly demonstrated both the technical and economic feasibility of the CreaSolv system to recover both aluminium and polymer materials from post-consumer non-ferrous metal fractions. Further upscale activities are progressing.

Mixed Packaging Collection Systems Within mixed packaging collection systems, where a wide range of aluminium post-consumer scraps exist, the sector, working with the equipment manufacturers, has focused its efforts on developing improved aluminium sorting techniques. Eddy current separators (ECS) using powerful rotating magnetic fields to separate non-ferrous metals from the waste stream and detectionejection systems, including the latest, advanced multi-sensor and robot sorting technologies, are now able to extract more aluminium-containing scraps from mixed materials flows than previously. According to a study by HTP, for a typical European sorting centre

equipped with one ECS system, which focuses on aluminium packaging of medium grain sizes (80-300mm), an overall aluminium recovery rate of 60% is possible. By adding another ECS system, focusing on smaller fractions of aluminium packaging (20 and 80mm), this leads to an increase in recovery of the material to as much as 90%. The addition of an Induced Sorting Separator, for super fine grain sizes smaller than 20mm, then increases the recovery rate to 94%.

Future of Aluminium Foil Recycling With so many aluminium foil packaging recycling processes offering promise and with proven economic viability, as well as sound technology, there are plenty of opportunities to improve recovery rates in a relatively short time. Of course, collection and sorting are still the key factors, but across Europe there are clear signs of improvement in this area too. The sector is certainly hungry for recycled aluminium, particularly with the current high price of energy making primary production increasingly expensive. This also makes investment in recycling technologies more attractive. So, the near-term prospects for more recycling and better recovery look highly promising. For more information, visit: www.alufoil.org.

There are a number of innovative solutions in development to help increase the recycling of aluminium foil in packaging. IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

Barcoding

Barcode Verification Ensures Accuracy Across the Supply Chain Barcodes should scan first time, every time. The barcode symbol verification services offered by GS1 can help to ensure that yours do, writes Maria Svejdar, Head of Marketing, Communications and CX, GS1 Ireland.

igh quality, accurate printing is required to ensure your barcodes support a seamless supply chain, while helping to build positive trading relationships. A barcode’s primary function is to enable the transfer of accurate data between you and your trading partners, helping everyone to make informed business decisions. GS1 barcodes enable automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) processes with speed and accuracy, when created and printed correctly.

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relationships. To avoid these problems, barcode verification should be a key consideration for anyone relying on the data provided by barcode scanning.

What is Barcode Symbol Verification? Verification will determine a barcode’s level of compliance with the GS1 General Specifications and is tested in accordance with the BS ISO/IEC 15416 Print Quality Standard for linear symbols and BS ISO/ IEC 16022:2006 for Data Matrix Symbols.

Common Barcode Errors Verification can highlight a range of barcode problems such as: • wrong colours used in printing; • incorrect barcode size (height or

x-dimension); insufficient Quiet Zones; incorrect barcode number (GTIN) used e.g. unlicenced, retired number or incorrectly calculated check digit; • incorrect location or placement of the barcode symbol on the packaging. Other technical issues required for a successful ISO grade may also be highlighted by a GS1 Verification Report, such as: • decodability; • symbol contrast; • reflectance; • edge contrast; • modulation and defects. Symbol verification is invaluable for all parties along the supply chain, including: • Brand owners: to ensure the correct • •

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To have confidence all your trading partners will be able to scan your barcodes and to maintain positive trading relationships, barcode verification offers vital assurance.

Globally Consistent Verification and Testing Services GS1, as the organisation that develops and sets barcode standards, is ideally positioned to advise on print quality and verification. Simply scanning a barcode cannot tell you if another scanner will

be capable of doing the same. To have confidence all your trading partners will be able to scan your barcodes and to maintain positive trading relationships, barcode verification offers vital assurance. The barcode symbol verification services offered by GS1 have been developed in co-operation with retailers, manufacturers, logistic providers and equipment providers to ensure a common approach on a global level. This helps to ensure consistency, regardless of where and by whom the symbols are tested, thus removing the costly and inefficient requirements for multiple testing of identical symbols and reducing the cost of compliant equipment. If your organisation is experiencing technical issues with barcode print and scanning, please contact us today for advice and help. Contact Details: GS1 Ireland, 2nd Floor, The Merrion Centre, Nutley Lane, Dublin 4, D04 KF62. Tel: (01) 2080660 Web: www.gs1ie.org

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The barcode symbol verification services offered by GS1 have been developed in co-operation with retailers, manufacturers, logistic providers and equipment providers to ensure a common approach on a global level. This helps to ensure consistency, regardless of where and by whom the symbols are tested.

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barcode number has been used in an accurately printed symbol that can be scanned by their customers; • Packaging designers and print professionals: for internal quality assurance and process control purposes; • Retailers: to ensure symbols will scan first time, every time, and seamlessly support inventory management and sales operations; • Third party logistics and warehousing operators: for assurance of efficient and accurate storage, shipping and cross docking processes.

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Smurfit Kappa

Smurfit Kappa: Investing in the Future Strategic forward planning has helped Smurfit Kappa to avoid capacity challenges in the corrugated sector, while the company has also revealed a host of new initiatives which cement their place at the forefront of sustainability practices.

ith global capacity challenges across every industry, the corrugated sector has not been immune to the challenges. Strategic forward planning within Smurfit Kappa, however, meant that this was not the case for the progressive packaging company. With the announcement last year of a €40 million investment into their Mold site in the North of Wales, it is set to become the largest box factory in the UK. The transformational investment plans will allow Mold to meet the growing demands for sustainable packaging and will reduce CO2 per tonne emissions by 15% at the plant. “This investment in North Wales will increase our capacity, flexibility and speed of response to deliver unrivalled, innovative packaging solutions to customers across the UK and Ireland,” noted Eddie Fellows, CEO, Smurfit Kappa UK and Ireland. “We are determined to meet the future needs of our customers in a sustainable way. It is vital that our investment has benefits for the local community and the environment.” While the new developments will have a remarkable impact on production for Smurfit Kappa, they will also prove to be beneficial to the local environment and community. The design of the factory extension fits seamlessly into the local landscape. A three-acre nature trail will be constructed, which incorporates a local

Smurfit Kappa have announced a €40 million investment into their Mold site in the North of Wales, making it the largest box factory in the UK. IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

stream and new footpath that can be used by both site staff and the local community. Working in partnership with Park in the Past, a local heritage and conservation project, an extra 10,000 trees, shrubs and bushes will be planted. Excess soil to be removed as part of the factory extension will be used by the heritage project. Another exciting investment, which secures a supply of sustainable packaging for Smurfit Kappa customers, is the stateof-the art Verzuolo paper mill in Italy. The Verzuolo mill, which was owned by the Burgo Group, is situated close to the port of Savona in the northwest of Italy. The mill’s PM9 machine was newly constructed in 2002 and converted into a 600,000-tonne capacity recycled containerboard machine in 2019. Verzuolo is highly complementary of the SKG’s existing businesses and is strategically positioned to serve both the Southern European region and other markets, ensuring they continue to provide the best service to their corrugated customers. The acquisition will deliver significant synergistic benefits, including technical and production optimisation, and increased containerboard integration within the Group. “We welcome the highly experienced Verzuolo team to the Smurfit Kappa Group, as we continue to strengthen the world’s leading paper-based packaging group,” noted Tony Smurfit, Smurfit

Smurfit Kappa’s Better Planet 2050 revealed ambitious sustainability targets.

Kappa Group CEO. “Consistent with our multi-stakeholder approach, we believe that this acquisition represents another positive step for the Group, our customers and all shareholders. SKG has a proven ability to identify, acquire, integrate and optimise complementary businesses. This acquisition also reflects the inherent agility of our approach to deploying capital rapidly and effectively”

The Sustainability Journey At Smurfit Kappa, sustainability is a continuous journey. The company launched their Better Planet 2050 initiative, which includes a host of market-leading sustainability targets, which span a broad range of their operations and focus on key areas: • Reducing their environmental footprint; • Increased support for the communities in which they operate; • Enhancement of the lives of their employees; • Raised Climate Change ambition by targeting at least “Net Zero” emissions by 2050. “We are continually striving to improve an already well-established sustainability record, and these new goals will help to further cement our position as a leader in sustainable practices,” noted Eddie Fellows. In 2021, Smurfit Kappa Dublin in partnership with Irish Distillers / Pernod Ricard took delivery of a new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Truck. This truck will be used for the company’s daily deliveries into Irish Distillers. With this new investment, the

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company expects around 10% reduction in CO2 emissions on 100% CNG. Switching to CNG will also see a significant reduction in the release of particulate matter (up to 95%) and NO2 (up to 60%) The increased inclusion of Bio-methane in the mix by the fuel supplier will raise this over time; 100% Bio-methane could deliver an 85% reduction in CO2. A great initiative, which moves us a step closer to a more sustainable future. This is just the start of Smurfit Kappa’s journey of reducing CO2 emissions from their trucks, as a successful testing pilot of a fully electric truck was also completed earlier in 2021 on the continent. The Interreg eGreen LastMile project involves the roll-out of seven 100% electric trucks in the German-Dutch area. The trucks, which can be charged quickly, will significantly minimise CO2 emissions. Smurfit Kappa have a long-term commitment to making real and measurable progress against their five strategic sustainability priorities of forest, climate change, water, waste and people.

ISTA-certified Lab The company launched their new International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) certified lab, alongside a new Experience Centre in Northampton, UK, which opened last year with great excitement. This opening marks an exciting expansion of Smurfit Kappa’s network of testing labs for eCommerce packaging. These labs support retailers and producers to develop, test and launch innovative packaging solutions at minimal risk, and with reliable implementation. ISTA certification is often required by online selling platforms. The Smurfit Kappa team were well prepared for this opening, with over 14 years of experience from their ISTA lab in the Netherlands. The excellent work in the Netherlands lab has given them great insight into developing inspirational packaging solutions that meet the challenges of the eCommerce supply chain, which is now also extended into the UK and Ireland market.

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Better Planet 2050 brings together Smurfit Kappa’s continued commitment to sustainability, targeting environmental and social sustainability under one umbrella.

Smurfit Kappa have recently acquired the state-of-the art Verzuolo paper mill in Italy, with a 600,000 tonne recycled containerboard machine.

“Our customers need innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to meet growing demand from online sales,” explained Eddie Fellows. “The lab is an ideal environment for us to work with customers to develop new packaging

2021 saw Smurfit Kappa Dublin, in partnership with Irish Distillers / Pernod Ricard, taking delivery of a new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck, which will deliver significant reductions in CO2 emissions.

in real time. Whether our customers are moving to online retail to increase their customer base, or introducing new packaging solutions, by securing the necessary certification in our lab, they have a clear path to develop solutions quickly that are resilient to supply chain damage.” The Experience Centre in Northampton enables customers to immerse themselves in the latest packaging designs and innovations. The centre is equipped with state-ofthe-art technologies and tools to develop deeper insight across the entire value chain, from warehouse simulations to a virtual store. IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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KRONES GROUP

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Krones Recycling Solutions

he Krones Group, headquartered in Neutraubling, Germany, plans, develops and manufactures machines and complete lines for the fields of process, filling and packaging technology for medium to high speed production. Krones also offers a fit-for-purpose solution for bottle-tobottle recycling of PET containers. The product portfolio subsumed in the House of Krones is rounded off by numerous products and services from Krones’ subsidiaries, themed around digitalisation, for example, digital container decoration, intralogistics and in-house valve production. Every day, millions of bottles, cans, and special-shaped containers are handled on lines from Krones, particularly in breweries, the soft-drinks sector and at producers of still or sparkling wines and spirits, but also in the food and luxurygoods industries, plus the chemical, cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors.

all-round vendor Since being founded in 1951, Krones has become far more than a traditionalstyle machinery and line manufacturer:

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it has evolved into an all-round vendor for its clients. Mechanical engineering, line expertise, process engineering, microbiology and information technology have here been harmoniously integrated for optimum synergies. Krones is nowadays synonymous with holistic systems engineering. The company’s success is based on some few but crucial strategies: specialised knowledge of mechanical engineering and its customers’ industry, a technical lead over its competitors driven by continuingly high expenditure on research and development, production facilities featuring state-of-the-art equipment operating to the most stringent of quality standards, backed up by worldwide 24/7 service support, and most especially by the skills of its highly trained and motivated staff. More than 5,700 full and utility patents bear eloquent witness to the company’s innovative potential.

OVER 100 subsidiaries Worldwide, Krones employs around 17,353 people. Consolidated sales in 2019 totalled €3.96 billion. Around 90% of its products are sold abroad. The group includes not only Krones AG (listed on the

stock exchange), but also more than 100 subsidiaries and further sales and service companies worldwide. Krones UK, servicing the United Kingdom and Ireland, has been established since 1953, and became a fully owned subsidiary of Krones AG in 1975. Krones UK, located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, now employs a team in excess of 140 technical experts and customer service specialists, over 50 of which are field-based service technicians, responsible for maintaining its installed base of approaching 4,500 machines at 700 customer sites within its market area. As experts in packaging technology, and with its wide network within the industry, Krones UK supply Kosme packaging equipment for low to medium output production applications from within the Krones portfolio, and also represent Posimat Container Unscramblers and Zalkin Capping Machinery in the UK and Ireland, enabling Krones UK to provide complete packaging solutions for every customer’s requirements. Andrew Wilson, Managing Director, Krones UK Ltd., Westregen House, Great Bank Road, Wingates Industrial Park, Westhoughton, Bolton, England, BL5 3XB Telephone: 00 44 1942 845000 E-Mail: sales@krones.co.uk. www.krones.com

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Government Launches Circular Economy Strategy

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‘Living More, Using Less’ is the title of the first Whole of Government Circular Economy Strategy.

ecember 2021 saw the Irish Government launching Ireland’s first Whole of Government Circular Economy Strategy. “The days of extracting virgin natural resources, making things with them and then throwing them away must come to an end,” announced Ossian Smyth TD, The Minister of State with responsibility for the Circular Economy at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, at the strategy launch. “The transition to a circular economy has a key role to play in climate action. 45% of our emissions are directly related to producing goods. Reducing the quantity of natural resources that we use and waste also reduces pressure on the quality of our air, soils and water and creates sustainable employment around the country.” In a circular economy, waste is minimised. Products are kept in use for as long as possible, through design, repair and reuse. When a product has reached the end of its life, its parts are used again and again – to create further useful products. “We all understand how saving energy and being energy efficient are critical for the climate,” Minister Smyth noted. “Now, we need to think this way about our material resources, like food, metals, plastic, concrete. A circular economy shows us how we can do this. This new strategy provides a really important policy signal across the public and private sectors that circularity belongs at the heart of sustainability.” The strategy was the subject of a public consultation early in 2021 – one of a series of consultations undertaken since early 2020 in this area. Public feedback was strongly supportive of moving towards a circular economy. The strategy will address a policy gap that exists in Ireland’s national policy framework. It sets out a vision for Ireland’s transition to circularity; explaining the concept of the circular economy, describing what initiatives are already happening, what opportunities are available and how Government will drive the changes required.

communities, and the public and private sectors; • Identify priority sectors for the development of sectoral circular economy roadmaps; • Convene a consultative advisory group, from amongst stakeholders, to input into policy development and implementation; • Establish an interdepartmental working group to oversee the integration of circular economy policies and practices across public policy. Subsequent iterations of the strategy will include more detailed measures and sectoral roadmaps for priority areas such as construction, consumer goods, transport, procurement, agriculture and food. Measures, including targets, for these sectors, will be developed in consultation with stakeholders across public and private sectors, as well as environmental, community and social enterprise representatives.

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Ossian Smyth TD, The Minister of State with responsibility for the Circular Economy at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.

The strategy will: • Demonstrate public sector leadership, using policy tools such as green public procurement as well as supporting circular economy practices across the entire public sector; • Develop and implement an education and awareness campaign – for individuals, households,

The Strategy is a key addition to Government’s drive to achieve a 51% reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and to get on a path to reach net-zero emissions by no later than 2050, as per commitments in the Programme for Government and the Climate Act 2021. Meeting climate targets requires a transformation in the way we produce and use goods. The transition away from fossil fuels and energy efficiency measures can only address 55% of our emissions. The remaining 45% comes from making things. A circular economy can have positive environmental, economic and social impacts, such as reduced plastic pollution, new jobs, and better quality, longer lasting, consumer products. The Strategy was a specific commitment in the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy (WAPCE). The purpose of this high-level, all-ofgovernment strategy is to set a course IRISH PACKAGING&&PRINT PRINT IRISH PACKAGING

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for Ireland to transition across all sectors and at all levels of government toward circularity. The WAPCE shifted focus away from waste disposal and towards how we can preserve resources by creating a circular economy. This Strategy further explores the opportunity for circularity across government and beyond, establishing a policy framework that can help turn a vision of circularity into tangible actions and results. Packaging is one area which will be affected by the move to a circular economy. The new Circular Economy Action Plan presents measures to focus on the sectors that use most resources and where the potential for circularity is high, which includes packaging and plastics. Indeed, the Government is committed to identifying opportunities for ‘low and no’ levels of food packaging, consistent with food safety and hygiene requirements. The Strategy document specifically outlines potential sources of funding to help move the circular strategy forward, including Horizon Europe from the EU, which will distribute €95.5bn up to 2027 to help speed up the transformation to a circular economy and deliver on the EU’s circular economy action plan. For more information, see www. gov.ie/en/publication/b542d-whole-ofgovernment-circular-economy-strategy2022-2023-living-more-using-less/.

New Circular Economy Programme from the EPA

December also saw the launch of a new Circular Economy Programme from the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). The programme has been devised to support the Government’s circular economy policy agenda. It will incorporate the previous National Waste Prevention Programme and will be the driving force for Ireland’s move to a circular economy by businesses, householders and the public sector. The launch will set the scene for the next six years of our journey away from waste disposal and treatment to ensuring that the extraction and consumption of raw materials is reduced, and that waste is prevented and reduced at all stages of production. At the same time, this economic model will support the growth of our economy in a sustainable way. “The circular economy is at the core of the transition to a low-carbon economy and has a critical role to play in achieving climate targets at national and global levels,” noted Laura Burke, Director General of the t n EPA. “Influencing e y nm over Strateg consumption G f le o omy and production Who lar Econ u s patterns is critical c s r 3 e Ci - 202 , Using L 2 for controlling 2 0 re 2 g Mo greenhouse n i v i L gas emission levels, as well as reducing waste generation, and will be an integral part of the EPA’s Circular CMYK

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Economy Programme. “The Circular Economy Programme will work closely with stakeholders, including the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, to realise the potential of circularity as a climate action.”

Showcasing the Circular Economy in Action The Whole of Government Circular Economy Strategy and the EPA’s Circular Economy Programme were launched at a special event at TU Dublin (Grangegorman campus), which observed all Covid-19 restrictions and protocols. To mark the launch, a number of TU Dublin projects, which embrace the circular economy and serve as exemplars, were showcased. Each of these projects represents one of TU Dublin’s three pillars of Sustainability, using approaches that incorporate: • pre-design principles to calculate embodied carbon, using a top-down approach in public sector by leading through best-practice (Planet); •

a bottom-up innovation responding to local needs through the reuse of recycled waste materials to assist children (People);

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an inside-out exploration of the potential for economically and environmentally sustainable energy alternatives (Partnership).

Professor David FitzPatrick, President, TU Dublin, said: “As Ireland’s first Technological University, sustainability is at the centre of our mission. Our Strategic Plan is founded upon three of the UN Sustainable Development Goal pillars – People, Planet, and Partnership. Our commitment to deliver on a sustainable future for Ireland, and the world, through our graduates and the experience we offer at TU Dublin is evident across our ongoing initiatives showcased here today.”

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First Fully Automatic Fischbein Bagging Line

Below: The new SLR500 packaging machine for milk powder bags uses both Fischbein and Votech technologies, for both bag handling and closing.

he collaboration between Fischbein and Votech started soon after the takeover in 2021, which saw Votech acquired by Duravant. The combination of Votech’s expertise in bag management and palletising and Fischbein’s portfolio of bag sealing and sewing equipment creates a complementary fit between the two companies, perfectly encapsulated with the development of a special product for a world player in the field of dairy products. In the highly automated production environment in the Netherlands, there was a great need to update a closing line. The new packaging machine for milk powder bags uses both Fischbein and Votech technologies. The SLR500 is now at the point of delivery, after a development, production and testing process of just a few months. The fully automatic bagging line connects to an existing filling machine and is fitted to match the limited space available at the production site.

Unique, Customer-Specific Solution The machine measures over 10 metres and is constructed almost entirely of stainless steel and glass. The bags are usually bag-inbags, with a plastic inner bag and a multi-layer paper outer bag. In order to match the relatively time-consuming spreading and pressing out of head air with the desired capacity of the machine, these stations are double. In each station, an impulse heater

closes the inner bag and folds the opening over at the top. After that, Votech bag handling techniques change to Fischbein closing. The sealing module applies a hotmelt tape. An easy opening strip accommodates easy removal of the transport outer bag and separation of the material in an environmentally responsible way. A unique, customer-specific solution, born of a fruitful cooperation, which will be the first of many.

Fischbein has been in the bag sewing business for longer than you can remember. Later, the Fischbein company broadened its focus with Saxon bag sealing products. With the recent addition of Votech bagging, palletizing and stretch hooding products, we can now offer fully integrated bagging lines, optimizing factory operations. Contact us to see what we can do for your operations.

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CoLab packaging

COLAB BY NAME; COLLABORATIVE BY NATURE CoLab’s mission is to collaborate with clients to solve their problems and offer them solutions and options that may previously have been outside what they thought was possible.

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CoLab packaging is a start-up from DCK that aims to bring something new to the folding carton market in Ireland and abroad.

everaging DCK’s over 40 years’ experience in offset and digital printing, data management and personalisation, the aim of CoLab packaging is to serve the parts of the market that other suppliers either aren’t suited to, or don’t have the capability to serve. Underpinned by HP’s Indigo 30000 hybrid technology, which has been developed specifically for folding carton production, CoLab supply very high-quality cartons in lower volumes for businesses with high brand values. Further to this, coupling highquality production with the capability for variable print means that brands can include unique URLs, barcodes or personalisation within the artwork.

of thousands of unique serial numbers and 3D barcodes, while marketing departments have leveraged this same expertise to personalise tens of thousands of units. On the other hand, they have printed high-quality in volumes of just hundreds for start-ups and craft businesses that want their products to look as good as established brands. Of course, the potential for turnarounds of just a few days is always in demand. Collaboration has extended beyond the customer base and CoLab’s belief that they are here to complement the current supply base, rather than compete with it, has been borne out by numerous referrals and great partnerships within the trade.

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As the name suggests, CoLab’s mission is to collaborate with clients to solve their problems and offer them solutions and options that may previously have been outside what they thought was possible. This solutions-based approach has resulted in the business serving a wide variety of sectors. On the one hand, CoLab have printed cartons for pharma, with hundreds

Colab’s workflow is underpinned by HP Indigo 30000 Digital Press, which offers a competitive edge with zero setup, minimal waste, and easy versioning capabilities to deliver shorter runs and faster turnaround times. The 30000 is really three machines in one, with an integrated priming unit priming every sheet, so pretty much any offset material can be used. The print engine uses

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seven liquid ElectroInk stations, allowing CoLab to achieve up to 97% of Pantone colours. Colour automation guarantees colour matching accuracy and consistency, and simplifies colour management, which is done using data. The third element is the Tresu coater for flood or spot varnishing in-line. This offers all the quality of litho production with the flexibility of digital. Built on the principle of removing waste from the process, the workflow is inherently eco-friendly, which is a great bonus for CoLab’s customers’ own environmental ambitions.

Collaboration by Nature The most important investment that the new company has made has been in some really great talent. The existing workforce and expertise around data and print manufacturing has been augmented with some serious industry-specific knowledge for packaging, allowing CoLab to quietly and confidently establish a presence in the market, collaborating with customers large, small, old and new. For more information, visit www.colabpackaging.com or email hello@colabpackaging.com.

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An Xtra focus on recycling

Sustainability is at the heart of every business decision made by Cavan-based Xtrupak, who have been supplying the FMCG market with packaging solutions since 2012.

ustainability and recycling are key concerns when it comes to packaging, and Cavan-based Xtrupak are very conscious of their obligations when it comes to the environment. “All of our inputs are 100% recyclable and the materials that we use in production are fully traceable, from supplier to production to end product,” explains John Reilly, Commercial and Marketing Director. “We drive positive change throughout Xtrupak, from sustainable sourcing of raw materials to minimising our operational impact and lowering the environmental footprint of our customers. As an extrusion APET and rPET film manufacturer, our circular business model helps to embed sustainability in every aspect of what we do.”

Extruded Thermoplastic Xtrupak manufactures and distributes extruded thermoplastic for the print, packaging and display markets both in Ireland and internationally. A large part of its business has been supplying its XtruForm product to huge UK thermoforming companies, who subsequently supply supermarkets like Asda, Tesco, and Marks and Spencer. Here in Ireland, the company supplies medium-sized sheet roll stock into factories that have an inhouse machine that moulds their material into packaging, so it is formed, filled and then sealed, but Xtrupak is actively looking to grow its market domestically. “We have invested in machinery to target the Irish FFS packaging market, so we can IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

supply the XtruForm FFS brand directly into Irish retailers and food companies,” John explains. Xtrupak’s rPET flakes are generated from recycled APET bottles, which they import from Europe, and then recycle to create the XtruForm sheet roll, using APET virgin material or rPET sheet roll stock. The company is also currently developing a biodegradable range. “Our rPET film is 100% recycled and 100% recyclable,” John stresses. “Typically, the customer will specify how much recycled content must go into the sheet. XtruForm is dimensionally stable, high impact, high rigidity and has excellent mechanical properties. The UV stable polyester film offers the best in thermoforming quality and maintains high transparency and light transmission properties before and after machining.” XtruForm can be used in a host of packaging solutions, from fresh food to medium and long shelf-life products. It is widely used in the packaging of ready meals, salads, fresh sandwiches, fruit, meat, and freshly baked products, as Xtrupak manufactures and distributes extruded thermoplastic for the print, packaging and display markets both in Ireland and internationally.

well as in containers for some healthcare products, like toothbrushes.

XtruClear The company’s product range also includes XtruClear, a range of thermoplastic, amorphous, polyester sheets, which can be used to produce products with complex shapes and demands, due to its flexible fabrication properties. “XtruClear is costeffective, has excellent transparency, high impact resistance, chemical resistance and prints to an immaculate standard, making it a fantastic option in many situations,” John says. XtruClear is ideal for shopping trolley bays, smoke shelters, POS display shelving, fridge and freezer lines and dividers, vending machine covers, box type and transparent packaging applications, convenience packaging and printed signage. 2020 also saw the material used extensively to produce protective screens, which have been installed at till points in supermarkets and convenience stores around the country in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Every business decision is made with sustainability in mind, as John concludes: “For Xtrupak, circularity simply makes great business sense. We can replace the natural resources we use with 100% recycled material in our product range and reuse materials at every opportunity in our production process facility. After use, Xtrupak products can be recycled back into clear rPET food and non-food packaging products as part of the circular economy.”

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Shayne Tilley, head of marketing at 99designs by Vista, examines 11 dazzling packaging design trends for 2022.

Top Left: Let it be: a 60s inspired label designed by Christian Bjurinder. Bottom Left: Lifted Non-Alcoholic Spirit, with ‘60s inspired packaging design by Renata Costa.

Right: The Welder’s Dog Session Ale: the contemporary take on the resurgence of ’60s psychedelia reminds us of a time of free love, peace and happiness.

Here are the 11 biggest packaging design trends for 2022: 1. The new era of ’60s psychedelia 2. Eccentric text-centric design 3. Finding serenity in packaging 4. Faux 3D deco

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6. Maximal inside, minimal outside

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s we come to terms with the end of the second tricky year of the pandemic, it’s become apparent that consumers are looking for sweetness and light in their everyday products. Mischievous characters that make you smile, serene colour-ways and harking back to simpler times by way of nostalgic design trends; these are just a few of the themes that are beginning to play out in 2022’s packaging design trends, as consumers look for positivity in their packaging.

1. THE NEW ERA OF 60s PSYCHEDELIA Some design trends are so sacred that they never slink out of style, and 1960s psychedelia definitely falls under that category. The contemporary take on the resurgence of ’60s psychedelia reminds us of a time of free love, peace and happiness which we can’t deny we need more of

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2. Eccentric text-centric design Sometimes people forget that type design is an intricate art form in its own right, which is celebrated in this current trend for text taking centre stage as a form of standalone art. All signs of photography and illustration are set aside to make room for standout typefaces, often using contrasting colours to give the design a boost of energy. This trend challenges everyday perspectives of

fonts, where the font is seen as a piece of art over prioritising readability. “Thanks to the ever-increasing visual smog in our surroundings and streets, creating purity in design with a minimal aesthetic is, in my eyes, the best way to go,” explains designer adamk. “It’s a delicate game to play with typography, white space and playful colours—but this approach is the future.”

Reloza Tequila, designed by goopanic, where the font is a piece of art.

Type design is an intricate art form in its own right.

Above: Room No. 43 London Dry Gin, designed by Kirill D.

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4. Faux 3D deco

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This innovative faux 3D graphic illustration brings a sophisticated and contemporary edge to this packaging design trend. Playing with depth and illusion is a surefire way to get consumers to stop and look, almost literally jumping out at you, demanding your attention. As faux 3D is such a technical effect to create, it shows the consumer that you’re at the forefront of trends and technology, which basically translates into ‘this product is worth the money’; it’s an ideal design idea for tech products on the more expensive end of the spectrum.

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3. Finding serenity in packaging 2022 continues to be a turbulent time in the world, which makes the packaging design trend of finding serenity perfectly timed and just the calm we need in our homes right now. Muted and complementary colours give us that initial sigh of relief, whilst simplistic copy and minimal typefaces make for unfussy readability. “Post-Covid, everyone is craving peace and calm,” notes Elly Brady, Creative

Manager at Vistaprint. “This trend of gentleness is characterised by light, comforting colours, and minimal elements that create an airy feeling.” The popularity for calming phenomenon ASMR even finds itself translating into packaging design, where shiny smooth or deliberately textured packaging surfaces add another dimension of serenity in packaging.

Above: Medcosa Pain Relief Cream: packaging design by Cian Triangle.

Top Left: Finding serenity in packaging: design by Vesmil. Above: The serene Body Religion design by PolinaShee.

Below: Arctic, with packaging design by Adamk, where plain white packaging is given an injection of life with sprayed misted colour pops.

Below: Boitoi Nail Polish: design by Alpha_ Creative.

5. Mesmerising colour mists Plain white packaging is given an injection of life with sprayed misted colour pops. Arguably made famous by graphic designer Tessa Forrest, the trend for colour mists has taken over the Instagram design world, possibly because of its calming effect, which stops you in your tracks mid-scroll. This design effect is so mesmerising and enigmatic that it’s hard to place how a designer might create this effect;

however, a mix of over-blurring and adding noise to a colour pop on Photoshop might just do the trick. “I am currently fascinated by rather high-chrome, bright shades and flashy colours,” designer adamk reveals. “You need to combine them with sansserif typography and monochrome, simple elements to really bring out the sophisticated, eye-catching edge to them.”

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Packaging Design Cider Creek: packaging design by Arteam_ design.

6. Maximal inside, minimal outside You know a jacket is special when its lining is just as beautiful as the outer shell? Well, the same can be said for packaging design. What a treat it is when you open up your minimalistic packaging to reveal a maximalist and beautifully crafted interior. “With millions of packages delivered every day, making packaging an experience is more important than ever,” explains Justin Hamra, Art Director at 99designs by Vista. “As packaging

designers, we have to bring the excitement and adventure of shopping to your door—when you, the customer, open that nondescript box you have one foot in the door of a brand.” Simplistic and minimal logos are carried through from the outside-in, to reveal bright colours and maximalist illustrations, leaving consumers delighted and with your brand top of mind. Right: Painting Reality by Believing: packaging design by Paula Ambrosio.

Above: Making packaging an experience is more important than ever, as in this beautiful design by Tijana G. Below: Packaging designers have to bring the excitement and adventure of shopping to your door, as in this design by Windmill Designer.

Above: What a treat it is when you open up your minimalistic packaging to reveal a maximalist and beautifully crafted interior, as in this design by PetiteFleur.

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9. The Y2K aesthetic lingers on The Y2K aesthetic was huge between the mid-1990s and 2005 where people were obsessed with technology and the millennium, characterised by a ’90s take on cyberpunk. “The 2020s were once considered the future of design and technology,” notes Justin Hamra. “We are now turning our backs on the polished minimalism of the now and are looking to the past for inspiration. Specifically, the Y2K boom of the 2000s in all of its kitschy, metallic glory.” The Y2K trend is fascinating as it is commonly seen as a baffling (albeit charming) blip in the fashion and design world. But as all trends recycle themselves after 20 years, just like clockwork, the early millennium trend is back with a vengeance. The beauty of the Y2K resurgence is the charming irony; where in the early millennium we were obsessed with futurism, now this old view of futurism is nostalgic, in a similar vein to retro-futurism. Pale blues, silvers, white and pale neons set the backdrop, whilst geometric shapes add a dynamic edge.

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7. Perfectly imperfect raw materials Earthy imperfect textures remind consumers where brands are getting their materials from, a must for brands that want to push their eco-friendly ethos and tap into the consciousness of consumers’ concerns with the climate crisis (excuse the tongue twister). “Sustainable packaging is a must,” stresses designer TikaDesign. “I love to work for projects that I believe in and we need to think of our planet. In 2022, I believe people will pay even closer

attention to how they consume everyday items and the impact that they have on nature.” As the industry is rapidly changing to favour brands with sustainability at the core of their offering, ethical and compostable packaging is one of the many things you can do as a brand to show you’re serious about your sustainable positioning. Off-white, recycled textured materials also provide a beautiful backdrop for printed ink, creating a delicate distortion of colour.

8. Cut ‘n’ paste colour layering

Mulling Spices: packaging design by Julia S.

The love for collage lives on as an integral form of design, this year coming with more of a focus on geometry and the layering of colours. The ripped raw edges of paper give a nod to recyclable materials, which is handy for tapping into the eco-conscious market. Where collage is still very much on-trend in the independent scene, using collage in your packaging design allows you to connect to that specific high-earning creative audience.

Bumblebee Wrap Packaging design by 55rova. Right: Bath Candy, designed by Trixie78, showcasing the beauty of the Y2K resurgence. Below: Gila Nutra: Y2K-inspired packaging design by Byskoto.

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10. The reign of rubber hose characters Wally’s features a delightful character created by Anastasia S.

Urban Lager, designed by DiegoSpita, teeters on the edge of meme culture with its satirical style.

Just who are these jaunty guys strolling their way all over our packaging? Rubber hose characters were made famous in 1920s USA thanks to creators like Bill Nolan and Walt Disney, and have been modernised in recent years by illustrators all over the world with elevated brush strokes and more

sarcastic and playful expressions. Their friendly demeanours instantly make you smile, which is the ultimate goal of packaging design, right? Compared to the original rubber hose characters of the 1920s, you can often find the 2022 variety in caps, sneakers and tattoos, which visually brings the aesthetic into the contemporary.

Moon Mintz, complete with rubber hose character design by PetiteFleur.

Smiling Socks, with packaging design by Vlastislav, guaranteed to leave you smiling.

About the authors 99designs by Vista is the global creative platform that makes it easy for designers and clients to work together online. Originally founded in 2008, 99designs has grown from a small, online forum into a global community of talented creative freelancers ready to deliver high quality custom design exactly when you need it. For more information, visit 99designs.ie. IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

11. Mischief illustrated The mischievous illustration trend gives a knowing nod to its viewer with its ironic childlike drawings and teeters on the edge of meme culture with its satirical style. “Hand-drawn, imperfect lines and eccentric 2D characters, this ’80s-’90s style of design feels somewhat rebellious,” reveals designer bo rad. “It emphasises

street style where imperfection actually represents uniqueness.” As with the rubber hose characters, these youthful drawings leave you smiling, if not a bit puzzled how they’ve made their way onto your packaging. After all, humour is one of the quickest ways into someone’s heart.

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IRISHPACKAGING and print directory 2022 Product & Service Index ALL PLASTIC SILOS & IBC’S AIC Plastcs Industrial Packaging Ltd Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd SCHÜTZ (Ireland) Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd AGV SYSTEMS Krones UK Ltd BAGGING Antalis Ltd Fischbein Saxon Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd BAG GLUING Fischbein Saxon Ltd H.B Fuller / NAA Ltd BAG SEALING Carabay Packaging Products Fischbein Saxon Ltd H.B Fuller / NAA Ltd Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Versatile Packaging Ltd BAG SEWING Dollard Packaging Ltd Fischbein Saxon Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd BAKERY CAKE CONTAINERS Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd CoLab Packaging Ginger Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging BANDING Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Heavey Print & Design Heavey Technology JMC Packaging Ltd Limerick Packaging Obeeco Ltd Troy Packaging BARCODING / TRACEABILITY Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Codico Distributors Ltd

CoLab Packaging Diamond Corrugated Fischbein Saxon Ltd GS1 Ireland Heavey Technology JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd BARCODE GUIDELINES GS1 Ireland Holfeld Graphics JMC Packaging Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd BARCODE PRINTING & QUALITY VERIFICATION Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Codico Distributors Ltd CoLab Packaging Colorman Ireland Ltd GS1 Ireland Holfeld Graphics JMC Packaging Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd Versatile Packaging Ltd BINS Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL AB Converters Ltd Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Irish Papers Ltd Novostrat Ltd Papertech Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging BRAND DEVELOPMENT Antalis Ltd CoLab Packaging Heavey Print & Design Irish Papers Ltd Troy Packaging BULK PACKAGING Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Interpac Irish Papers Ltd Limerick Packaging Novostrat Ltd

Obeeco Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd Versatile Packaging Ltd CALIBRATION Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Holfeld Graphics Obeeco Ltd P.J. Boner & Co. Ltd Troy Packaging CARTON ERECTORS/CLOSERS Antalis Ltd Diamond Corrugated Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd Krones UK Ltd Obeeco Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland CASE SEALING (TAPING) Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Heavey Technology JMC Packaging Ltd Krones UK Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging CHECKWEIGHERS Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Fischbein Saxon Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd P.J. Boner & Co. Ltd CODING & MARKING Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd CoLab Packaging Codico Distributors Ltd Fischbein Saxon Ltd GS1 Ireland Heavey Technology JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd COLD CHAIN PACKAGING Carabay Packaging Products JMC Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group COLOUR MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Alphagraphics CoLab Packaging Heavey Print & Design IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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COMPOSTABLE BAGS, FILMS & SHRINK SLEEVES Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd NevPak QPM Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd CONSULTANCY Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Donoghue Packaging Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Leonard Little & Associates Ltd Limerick Packaging NevPak Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group CONTAINERS BAGS Fabric Consort Case Company Irish Papers Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging Jute T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Laminates AB Converters Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Irish Papers Ltd Interpac NPP Group Ltd Papertech Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Paper AB Converters Ltd Alpack Ltd Antalis Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Ginger Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology Industrial Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging NevPak IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

Papertech Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging Plastic AB Converters Ltd Antalis Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Ginger Packaging Ltd Greiner Packaging Ltd Industrial Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd Interpac NPP Group Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) The Packaging Centre Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Pre-Made Bags - Plain/Printed Antalis Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Ginger Packaging Ltd Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging NPP Group Ltd Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Recycled Bags Antalis Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Ginger Packaging Ltd Shabra Plastics / Recycling Ltd BARRELS/DRUMS Fibreboard Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Industrial Packaging Ltd Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging Metal Industrial Packaging Ltd Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Plastic Carabay Packaging Products Charles Tennant Ireland Consort Case Company Donoghue Packaging Gem Plastics Industrial Packaging Ltd Interpac JMC Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd SCHÜTZ (Ireland) Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging

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Wooden Donoghue Packaging Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd BLISTER / CLAMSHELL PACKS Papertech Ltd Van Der Windt Packaging BOTTLES Glass Alpack Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging Plastic Carabay Packaging Products Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Charles Tennant Ireland Gem Plastics Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging BOXES Cake Alpack Ltd Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd CoLab Packaging Dollard Packaging Ltd Ginger Packaging Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging NevPak T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) The Packaging Centre Ltd Van Der Windt Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Cans Antalis Ltd Charles Tennant Ireland Industrial Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging Composites Antalis Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Irish Papers Ltd Troy Packaging Corrugated Alpack Ltd Antalis Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Industrial Packaging Ltd Interpac Irish Papers Ltd Limerick Packaging McGowans Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging NevPak SAICA Packaging Ireland

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SAICA Pack Lurgan SAICA Pack Warrenpoint T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Van Der Windt Packaging EPS Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Limerick Packaging Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Van Der Windt Packaging Metal Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Interpac Irish Papers Ltd Paper Antalis Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products CoLab Packaging Dollard Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd McGowans NevPak Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Plastic AIC Plastics Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Consort Case Company Dollard Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology Industrial Packaging Ltd Interpac Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Versatile Packaging Ltd Rigid Presentation Boxes Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging NevPak Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Snack Boxes Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd CoLab Packaging Dollard Packaging Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd McGowans NevPak Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd Van Der Windt Packaging IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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Wooden AIC Plastics Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Interpac Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group BUCKETS/TUBS Plastic Alpack Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Consort Case Company Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd Greiner Packaging Ltd Industrial Packaging Ltd Interpac Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Waddington Europe Metal Charles Tennant Ireland Com-Plas International Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd CARTONS Cardboard Alpack Ltd Antalis Ltd Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd CoLab Packaging Colorman Ireland Ltd Com-Plas International Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd Interpac Irish Papers Ltd Limerick Packaging McGowans Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging NevPak Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Waddington Europe Plastic AIC Plastics Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Com-Plas International Consort Case Company Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd Greiner Packaging Ltd Interpac Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

Troy Packaging Waddington Europe CASES Corrugated Antalis Ltd Alpack Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Com-Plas International Consort Case Company Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Industrial Packaging Ltd Interpac Irish Papers Ltd McGowans Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging Limerick Packaging NevPak Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd SAICA Packaging Ireland SAICA Pack Lurgan SAICA Pack Warrenpoint Smurfit Kappa Ireland T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Metal Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Consort Case Company Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging Plastic AIC Plastics Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Consort Case Company Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd Interpac Irish Papers Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Polystyrene Carabay Packaging Products Consort Case Company Dollard Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd Limerick Packaging Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging Plastic Alpack Ltd Antalis Ltd Charles Tennant Ireland Consort Case Company Gem Plastics Greiner Packaging Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging Taps Antalis Ltd Gem Plastics The Packaging Centre Ltd CRATES Plastic AIC Plastics Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Wooden AIC Plastics Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Interpac Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group JARS Glass Alpack Ltd Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging Plastic Carabay Packaging Products Com-Plas International Greiner Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging

Wooden Carabay Packaging Products Consort Case Company Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Interpac Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

PAPER CARRIERS Antalis Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Ginger Packaging LtdIrish Papers Ltd NevPak Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging

CLOSURES Metal Alpack Ltd Antalis Ltd Gem Plastics Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

POUCHES Alpack Ltd Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Ginger Packaging LtdIrish Papers Ltd Interpac

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The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging Recycled Sacks Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Ginger Packaging Ltd Shabra Plastics / Recycling Ltd SACKS Antalis Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Ginger Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging SACKS HEAVY DUTY Antalis Ltd Interpac NPP Group Ltd Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging TRAYS Aluminium AIC Plastics Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Com-Plas International Ginger Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Paper Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products CoLab Packaging Dollard Packaging Ltd Ginger Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd McGowans NevPak Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Plastic AIC Plastics AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Consort Case Company Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Nelipak Healthcare Packaging QPM Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Thorn Environmental Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd

Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Waddington Europe TUBES Cardboard Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Industrial Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd Smufit Kappa Ireland Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Paper Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Industrial Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd Troy Packaging Plastic Carabay Packaging Products Irish Papers Ltd NPP Group Ltd Troy Packaging VIALS Glass Com-Plas International Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging Plastic Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Com-Plas International Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging CONTRACT PACKAGING Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd Canpak Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Colorman Ireland Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd McGowans Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Shabra Plastics/Recycling Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd CONTRACT PACKING Canpak Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Colorman Ireland Ltd Donoghue Packaging JMC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd CONVERTER Carabay Packaging Products Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd EuroFoil Teo HeaveyTechnology Thorn Environmental Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Waddington Europe Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

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DANGEROUS GOODS PACKAGING UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Industrial Packaging Ltd Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd SCHÜTZ (Ireland) Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging DANGEROUS GOODS PACKAGING TESTING Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Industrial Packaging Ltd Interpac Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group DESIGNERS/CONSULTANTS Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Artefact Ltd CoLab Packaging Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Heavey Print & Design Interpac Irish Papers Ltd Limerick Packaging Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group DISTRIBUTION Carabay Packaging Products Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Van Der Windt Packaging DRUM & KEG WASHERS Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd ECOMMERCE FULFILMENT Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging FIBC Industrial Packaging Ltd Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging FIBRE ONE-TRIP IBC’S Industrial Packaging Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd FLEXO PLATES Alphagraphics FLOW WRAPPERS JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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FLOW WRAPPING Canpak Ltd Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd FMCG PACKAGING Canpak Ltd CoLab Packaging Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd Diamond Corrugated Heavey Print & Design Heavey Technology Interpac JMC Packaging Ltd Krones UK Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging Waddington Europe FOAM IN PLACE Donoghue Packaging Troy Packaging FOOD GRADE PACKAGING Ginger Packaging Ltd FORM FILL & SEAL Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd NPP Group Ltd Obeeco Ltd Papertech Ltd Troy Packaging FULFILMENT Canpak Ltd Heavey Print & Design Smurfit Kappa Ireland Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd GRAPHIC DESIGN Heavey Print & Design NevPak Troy Packaging HAND ASSEMBLY Canpak Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group INDUSTRIAL WASHING SYSTEMS Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd INSPECTION SYSTEMS Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Krones UK Ltd Obeeco Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

Industrial Packaging Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd LABEL BUREAU GS1 Ireland Heavey Print & Design Heavey Technology Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd LITHO LAM PACKAGING Carabay Packaging Products Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Limerick Packaging Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group PROTECTIVE PACKAGING Ginger Packaging Ltd MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT AUTO CARTONING SYSTEMS Antalis Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Krones UK Ltd Obeeco Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd BAG CLOSING MACHINERY Antalis Ltd Fischbein Saxon Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd CAPPING Krones UK Ltd Obeeco Ltd CASE PACKING Antalis Ltd Diamond Corrugated JMC Packaging Ltd Krones UK Ltd Obeeco Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging CONVEYORS Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Codico Distributors Ltd Fischbein Saxon Ltd Heavey Technology JMC Packaging Ltd Krones UK Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Versatile Packaging Ltd

IRISH PRE-STRETCH FILM MANUFACTURERS Carabay Packaging Products Thorn Environmental Ltd

DRUM LIFTING/REEL LIFTING Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd

KAN BAN Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging

FILLING JMC Packaging Ltd Krones UK Ltd Obeeco Ltd

PRODUCT & SERVICE INDEX

QPM Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Versatile Packaging Ltd LABELLING Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Codico Distributors Ltd Heavey Print & Design Heavey Technology JMC Packaging Ltd Krones UK Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd Versatile Packaging Ltd MAP MACHINERY Fischbein Saxon Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd Versatile Packaging Ltd METAL DETECTORS/X-RAY MACHINES Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Fischbein Saxon Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd NAILING & STAPLING EQUIPMENT Carabay Packaging Products Troy Packaging PACKAGING MACHINERY Abco Kovex Ltd Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Diamond Corrugated Fischbein Saxon Ltd Irish Papers Ltd ITW Packaging Systems JMC Packaging Ltd Krones UK Ltd NPP Group Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd PROCESS EQUIPMENT Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Krones UK Ltd P.J. Boner & Co. Ltd Obeeco Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd SEALERS Antalis Ltd Fischbein Saxon Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd NevPak Obeeco Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd SHRINK WRAPPERS Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products

ITW Packaging Systems JMC Packaging Ltd Krones UK Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd SLEEVING Donoghue Packaging Krones UK Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd STRAPPING MACHINES Abco Kovex Ltd Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Donoghue Packaging Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd ITW Packaging Systems JMC Packaging Ltd Limerick Packaging NPP Group Ltd Troy Packaging THERMOFORMERS JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd TIPPING/TILTING EQUIPMENT JMC Packaging Ltd TRAY SEALERS JMC Packaging Ltd Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd VACUUM PACKERS Carabay Packaging Products JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd WEIGHING & CHECKING Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd P.J. Boner & Co. Ltd Fischbein Saxon Ltd Heavey Technology JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd ENVELOPES & MAIL PACKAGING Antalis Ltd Heavey Print & Design Troy Packaging MAIL ORDER BAGS AB Converters Ltd

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Troy Packaging MARKETING ROADMAPS Colorman Ireland Ltd MATERIALS HANDLING Carabay Packaging Products Fischbein Saxon Ltd Irish Papers Ltd Interpac QPM Ltd Toyota Material Handling Ireland Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd MEDICAL / PHARMACEUTICAL Carabay Packaging Products Colorman Ireland Ltd Interpac Irish Papers Ltd Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Obeeco Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd MOULDING Troy Packaging NESTED TRAYS, CANS, TUBES Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd Obeeco Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd NON-WOVEN PP Papertech Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging OVER WRAPPING JMC Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging PACKAGING DESIGN SPECIALISTS AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd CoLab Packaging Diamond Corrugated Donoghue Packaging Heavey Print & Design Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group PACKAGING MATERIALS ADHESIVES AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Alphagraphics Antalis Ltd CoLab Packaging H.B Fuller / NAA Ltd Krones UK Ltd Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging AIRPAQ ENDCAPS Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Irish Papers Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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BAMBOO PULP Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) The Packaging Centre Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

BESPOKE PROMOTIONAL LABELS Antalis Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Heavey Print & Design McGowans New Era Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

LAMINATES AB Converters Ltd Antalis Ltd EuroFoil Teo Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd New Era Packaging Ltd Novostrat Ltd Papertech Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd

CARD Antalis Ltd CoLab Packaging Colorman Ireland Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Heavey Print & Design Irish Papers Ltd McGowans NevPak Papertech Ltd UniBoard Ltd CONVOLUTED FOAM Dollard Packaging Ltd Limerick Packaging Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group DIGITAL LABELS Antalis Ltd Donoghue Packaging Heavey Print & Design Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd FOAM UNDERLAY Carabay Packaging Products Limerick Packaging Novostrat Ltd Troy Packaging INK Alphagraphics JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd L SEALING JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd LABELS Alpack Ltd Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Codico Distributors Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Heavey Print & Design Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

LEAFLETS Colorman Ireland Ltd Heavey Print & Design Irish Papers Ltd McGowans LEAFLET LABELS Colorman Ireland Ltd Heavey Technology McGowans Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd LINERLESS LABELS Heavey Technology Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd Versatile Packaging Ltd LITHO LAMINATED BOARD/FLUTE Colorman Ireland Ltd Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd Limerick Packaging Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group METAL FOILS Carabay Packaging Products Colorman Ireland Ltd Irish Papers Ltd Obeeco Ltd Papertech Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd MISCELLANEOUS Dollard Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd Obeeco Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Versatile Packaging Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd PAPER AB Converters Ltd Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd EuroFoil Teo

Irish Papers Ltd NevPak Papertech Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UniBoard Ltd Van Der Windt Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd PLASTIC/POLYMERS AB Converters Ltd Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Gem Plastics Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Nelipak Healthcare Packaging NPP Group Ltd Papertech Ltd QPM Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Waddington Europe POLYETHYLENE FOAM Antalis Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group RFID LABELS GS1 Ireland Versatile Packaging Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd TAPES Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Ginger Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd New Era Packaging Ltd NPP Group Ltd Papertech Ltd QPM Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Van Der Windt Packaging WRAPPING Abco Kovex Ltd AB Converters Ltd Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Ginger Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd ITW Packaging Systems JMC Packaging Ltd Novostrat Ltd QPM Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group

PRODUCT & SERVICE INDEX

PACKAGING INTEGRITY TESTING Dollard Packaging Ltd Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Smurfit Kappa Ireland UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group PACKAGING TESTING Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group PALLETS AIC Plastics Carabay Packaging Products Com-Plas International Dollard Packaging Ltd Interpac Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group PALLET LABELLING Codico Disributors Ltd GS1 Ireland JMC Packaging Ltd PALLET LINERS Antalis Ltd Diamond Corrugated JMC Packaging Ltd Mid-Cork Pallets and Packaging NPP Group Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group UniBoard Ltd PALLET LINERS (WATERPROOF) JMC Packaging Ltd Limerick Packaging Papertech Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group UniBoard Ltd PALLET WRAPPING Abco Kovex Ltd Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Limerick Packaging Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging NPP Group Ltd QPM Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group FIBRE/CORE PALLETS Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group PLASTIC CUPS Carabay Packaging Products

Greiner Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Thorn Environmental Ltd Van Der Windt Packaging PLASTIC GLASSES Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Irish Papers Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Van Der Windt Packaging PLASTIC IBC AIC Plastics Donoghue Packaging Gem Plastics Industrial Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd SCHÜTZ (Ireland) Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging POLYBAGGING Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging POLYESTER REEL/SHEET MATERIAL Carabay Packaging Products Papertech Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging Xtrupak Ltd POLYURETHANE FOAM Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Industrial Packaging Ltd Limerick Packaging Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group P.O.S. Diamond Corrugated Heavey Print & Design Heavey Technology McGowans NevPak Xtrupak PRINT & APPLY LABELLING Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Codico Distributors Ltd Colorman Ireland Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Logopak International Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd PRINTED SLEEVES CoLab Packaging Colorman Ireland Ltd Diamond Corrugated Heavey Print & Design JMC Packaging Ltd KPS Colour Print Ltd Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging NevPak Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging

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UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Waddington Europe PRINTING AB Converters Ltd Benson Box Co. (Irl) Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Codico Disributors Ltd CoLab Packaging Colorman Ireland Ltd Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd EuroFoil Teo Heavey Print & Design Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd KPS Colour Print Ltd NevPak NPP Group Ltd Obeeco Ltd PrimePac Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd Xtrupak Ltd PRINTING & SIGNAGE CONSUMABLES Alphagraphics UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd PRODUCT COLLATION AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd PRODUCT SCREENING Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Colorman Ireland Ltd Heavey Technology RECYCLED RIGID APET AND RPET SHEET FILMS Waddington Europe Xtrupak Ltd RELATIONSHIP BUILDING Carabay Packaging Products Heavey Technology Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group RESEALABLE Carabay Packaging Products Com-Plas International Irish Papers Ltd Papertech Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging RETAIL READY PACKAGING AB Converters Ltd AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd Diamond Corrugated IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

PRODUCT & SERVICE INDEX

Dollard Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd Interpac JMC Packaging Ltd Limerick Packaging Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging QPM Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Versatile Packaging Ltd Waddington Europe REUSABLE BAGS AB Converters Ltd Abco Kovex Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Irish Papers Ltd NPP Group Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Van Der Windt Packaging ROBOTICS / PALLETISERS Carabay Packaging Products Heavey Technology Krones UK Ltd Obeeco Ltd ROBOTIC PICK & PLACE AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd PRODUCT COLLATION JMC Packaging Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd SECURITY TAPES Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd

Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd McGowans NPP Group Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Van Der Windt Packaging SERVICES Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd QPM Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group SHIP TO SUPPLIER Carabay Packaging Products Colorman Ireland Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group SHRINK SLEEVES Carabay Packaging Products Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd NPP Group Ltd QPM Ltd Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd SHRINK TUBING NPP Group Ltd Troy Packaging SHRINK WRAPPING Abco Kovex Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Colorman Ireland Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd NPP Group Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Versatile Packaging Ltd SINGLE SOURCE VENDOR Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group SPECIAL CASES/BOXES FOR TRANSPORTATION, STACKING, STORAGE, PRESENTATION AND ASSORTING & ORGANISING AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Consort Case Company Diamond Corrugated Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging McGowans Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Smurfit Kappa Ireland Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Versatile Packaging Ltd STERILE BARRIER PACKAGING Nelipak Healthcare Packaging

IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

Papertech Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd STORAGE Carabay Packaging Products Colorman Ireland Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd NPP Group Ltd SCHÜTZ (Ireland) Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group STRAPPING Abco Kovex Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd ITW Packaging Systems JMC Packaging Ltd Limerick Packaging NPP Group Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group STRETCH FILM Abco Kovex Ltd Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Celtic Sales Company (Cork) Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Irish Papers Ltd ITW Packaging System JMC Packaging Ltd Limerick Packaging NPP Group Ltd QPM Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd The Packaging Centre Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Versatile Packaging Ltd STRETCH TUBING Antalis Ltd NPP Group Ltd SUPPLIER TO THE TRADE AB Converters Ltd AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Com-Plas International Heavey Technology Holfeld Graphics JMC Packaging Ltd McGowans NevPak Novostrat Ltd NPP Group Ltd QPM Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd SUPPLIER OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC & PACKAGING AB Converters Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Consort Case Company Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd Heavey Technology Interpac JMC Packaging Ltd Novostrat Ltd

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If you would like to to be included in next year’s guide contact info@tarapublications.ie NPP Group Ltd Papertech Ltd QPM Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd TAGS Antalis Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd TAMPER EVIDENT PACKAGING Antalis Ltd Carabay Packaging Products CoLab Packaging Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd Dollard Packaging Ltd Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd Interpac JMC Packaging Ltd NPP Group Ltd Obeeco Ltd QPM Ltd T.S. O’Connor & Son Ltd (Bags.ie) Troy Packaging Van Der Windt Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Waddington Europe Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd TESTING FACILITY (ISTA LAB) Dollard Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group THERMOFORMABLE PACKAGING AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Consort Case Company Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd JMC Packaging Ltd Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Obeeco Ltd Papertech Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Van Der Windt Packaging Waddington Europe Xtrupak Ltd THERMOFORMABLE SHEET AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Consort Case Company Troy Packaging Versatile Packaging Ltd Waddington Europe Xtrupak Ltd TRACK & TRACE SOLUTIONS GS1 Ireland Heavey Technology NPP Group Ltd Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Troy Packaging Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd TRADE MANUFACTURERS Consort Case Company Heavey Technology Novostrat Ltd Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd

TRAINING GS1 Ireland Heavey Technology JMC Packaging Ltd Leonard Little & Associates Ltd Troy Packaging TRANSPORT/LOGISTICS /WAREHOUSING Dollard Packaging Ltd Donoghue Packaging Heavey Technology Irish Papers Ltd McGowans Mid Cork Pallets and Packaging NPP Group Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group TRAY PALLET IBC WASHERS Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd TURNKEY PROJECTS Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Heavey Technology QPM Ltd

Van Der Windt Packaging Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd VACUUM FORMED PACKAGING AiP Thermoform Packaging Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Consort Case Company Irish Papers Ltd Nelipak Healthcare Packaging QPM Ltd UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group Versatile Packaging Ltd VACUUM LIFT AIDS Troy Packaging WASTE MANAGEMENT /RECYCLING Bunzl Irish Merchants Ltd Carabay Packaging Products Donoghue Packaging Interpac Quitmann O’Neill Packaging Ltd Repak Ltd Shabra Plastics / Recycling Ltd Thorn Environmental Ltd Troy Packaging UN1F1ED² Global Packaging Group IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

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IRISHPACKAGING and print directory 2022 COMPANY LISTINGS ADVANCED PACKAGING MACHINERY LTD Address:

ABB Ltd (Robotics Business) Address:

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Auriga House, Precedent Drive, Rooksley, Milton Keynes, MK13 8PQ, UK. (0044)1908 350 300 (0044) 1908 350 301 robotics@gb.abb.co.uk www.abb.com/robotics

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718 Northwest Business Park (4), Ballycoolin, Dublin 15. 00353 (0) 1861 2141 info@test.ie www.packagingmachinery.ie Advanced Packaging Machinery Ltd. are an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and Irelands leading supplier of inspection, detection, weighing and packaging solutions. Our products and services are strategically designed to provide optimum performance and exceed your quality expectations.

Abco Kovex Ltd Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Business:

Swords Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin. (01) 807 7600 (01) 807 7650 sales@abcokovex.com www.abcokovex.com Manufacturer and distributor of end-of-line packaging, materials and machinery.

AB GROUP PACKAGING Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Business:

Blessington Industrial Estate, Blessington, Co. Wicklow. (045) 865 611 (045) 865 026 jmcginn@abconverters.ie www.abgrouppackaging.com Manufacturer of printed bags for the food industry

ACE Corrugated Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

Glabolie, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. (042) 966 5544 (042) 966 6677 sales@acecorrugated.com www.acecorrugated.com

Packaging

aip thermoform packaging Ltd. Address:

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AIC PlasticS Address:

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The Woodlands, Carrigmore, Ballineen, Co. Cork. (023) 884 7333 info@aicplastics.com www.aicplastics.com Plastic and aluminium pallets, boxes, totes, storage boxes, stacking containers. Dolav boxes. Joe O’Flynn

Contact:

Unit 1, Ballymaley Business Park, Barefield, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 Y657. (065) 686 4486 (065) 689 6479 info@aip.ie www.aip.ie AiP Packaging is dedicated to the design and manufacture of customised thermoform products for the Electronic, Pharmaceutical and Retail sectors. The company is driven to provide a quality product using recycled and recyclable materials keeping customers up to date with environmental considerations within the sector. John Mulleady, Managing Director

alpack ltd Address:

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Unit A2, Three Rock Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Sandyford, Dublin 18. (01) 295 7137 (01) 295 0780 sales@alpack.ie www.alpack.ie

alpHAGRAPHICS Address:

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Unit 3, Beechill Industrial Park, 96 Beechill Road, Belfast, BT87QN. +44 28 9049 2249 info@aginks.com www.aginks.com Printing, packaging and signage consumables. IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

COMPANY LISTINGS

ALS Labelling Solutions Address:

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Unit 18, Westpoint Business Park, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. (01) 824 2643 (01) 815 7497 info@labelling.ie www.labelling.ie

BENSON BOX CO. (IRL) LTD. Address: Tel: Email: Contact:

Amcor Flexibles Sligo Address: Tel: Fax: Web:

Finisklin Industrial Estate, Sligo. (071) 916 1354 (071) 916 1343 www.amcor.com

Killaloe, Co. Clare. (061) 376 119 keith@bensonbox.ie Managing Director: Keith Benson

Boran Plastic Packaging Ltd Address: Tel: Fax: Web: Business:

Boxpak Ltd

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Atlas Print & Packaging Ltd Address:

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Bray Business Park, Southern Cross, Bray, Co. Wicklow. (01) 286 0477 (01) 282 8245 jim@atlasprint.ie

Avery Dennison Materials (Ireland) Ltd Address:

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Unit 35, Fonthill Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. (01) 642 6500 (01) 623 5551 www.averydennison.com

Avoncourt Packaging Ltd Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Business:

Unit 2, Ballycurreen Ind Estate, Airport Road, Co. Cork. (021) 496 5691 (021) 496 5501 info@avoncourt.com www.avoncourt.com Vacuum and pressure formed plastic packaging.

IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

65 Church Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT36 7LR, UK. (0044) 28 903 65421 (0044) 28 908 66731 sales@boxpak.co.uk www.boxpak.co.uk Printed folded cartons and aluminium foil containers.

Boylan Label & Print Group Ltd Address:

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Address:

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1 Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. (01) 493 2216 (01) 494 2312 sales@campbellpackaging.com www.campbellpackaging.com

Johnstown, Naas, Co. Kildare. (045) 876 601 (045) 875 710 www.boran.ie Flexible packaging.

ANTALIS LTD Unit 11, Century Business Park, Finglas, Dublin 11. (01) 876 3100 dublin@antalis.ie www.antalis.ie Paper and packaging merchant. Iain Cunningham, Regional Sales Manager

Campbell Packaging Ltd

Termonfeckin Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth. (041) 983 9905 (041) 983 4827 info@boylangroup.net www.boylanprintgroup.ie Heat Set Web, sheet litho printing and flexo roll labels.

CANPAK LTD Address:

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Unit G, Merrywell Business Park, Ballymount Road, Dublin 12. (01) 450 1724 info@canpak.ie www.canpak.ie Packaging Service. Rory Breen, M.D.

CARABAY PACKAGING PRODUCTS Address:

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Unit 1-5, Liosban Industrial Estate, Tuam Road, Co. Galway, H91 C793. (091) 773 370 sales@carabay.ie carabay.ie Sales Director: Kenneth Casburn

Bunzl IRISH MERCHANTS Address:

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Unit D9, Horizon Logistic Park, Harristown, Swords, Co. Dublin. (01) 816 4800 (01) 816 4900 salesenquiries@irishmerchants.com www.irishmerchants.com Bunzl Irish Merchants is a leading supplier of foodservice disposables, washroom systems, hygiene & janitorial supplies as well as beverage and retail solutions within Ireland.

Cashin Print Ltd Address:

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Breaffy Road Business Park, Breaffy Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. (094) 902 6622 (094) 902 4078 info@cashinprint.ie www.cashinprint.ie Printing - digital, litho and personalisation.

COMPANY LISTINGS

Celtic Sales Co (Cork) Ltd. Address:

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Unit 3b, Waterfront Business Park, Little Island, Cork. (021) 429 7984 (021) 429 7990 mary@celticsales.com

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Com-Plas INTERNATIONAL Address:

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Unit F5 & F6, Southern Link Business Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland, W91 RT9P. +353 (0)45 874 088 sales@complas.ie www.complas.ie Packaging products for food, pharma and chemical industries.

Dachser Ireland Ltd Consort Case Company Charles Tennant Ireland Address:

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Unit j aerodrome business park, Jordanstown way, Rathcoole, D24FP89. (01) 451 4099 (01) 451 4702 info@ctennant.ie www.charlestennant.com Chemical and Packaging Supplier.

Codico Distributors Ltd Address:

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Cleaboy Business Park, Old Kilmeaden Road, Co. Waterford. (051) 379933 (051) 372352 info@codico-distributors.com www.codico-distributors.com Printers for the packaging industry.

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Mooncoin, Kilkenny. (051) 895 191 (051) 895 488 info@consortcases.ie www.consortcases.ie Carrying case manufacturers and contract vacuum formers.

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CORCORAN CHEMICALS LTD Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Business:

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17 Parkgate Street, D08 NRP2. (01) 633 0400 (01) 679 3521 info@corcoran-group.com www.corcoran-group.com Distributors of raw materials for the food, pharmaceutical, polymer & chemical industry. Sales

Dollard Packaging Ltd Address:

CoLab Packaging Address:

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Contact:

Unit E1 Ballymount Ind Est, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 D12 WR60 + 353 (0) 1 419 6766 hello@colabpackaging.com www.colabpackaging.com We service Tech, Pharma, Animal Health, Med Tech, Food & Drink and Gifting sectors. We are a 9001 and 27001 accredited business. Sales Director: Antoinette Kelly

Corcoran Products (Irl) Ltd Address:

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Unit 12, Northern Cross Business Park, Finglas, D11 DC67, Ireland. (01) 864 4422 info@corcoran-group.com www.corcoran-group.com Suppliers of packaging to the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industry. Derek Lennon

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1-7 Broombridge Industrial Estate, Broombridge, Dublin 11, D11X064. (01) 882 1100 (01) 830 1171 www.colorman.ie Printing and Packaging.

Corrugated Containers Ireland Ltd Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

Beechmount Industrial Estate, Navan, Co. Meath. (046) 902 7726 (046) 902 2380 sales@corrugatedcontainers.ie www.corrugatedcontainers.ie

Unit 6-11 Eklad Park, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Dublin 17. (01) 847 0044 sales@dollard-packaging.ie www.dollard-packaging.ie Manufacturers of printed Folding Cartons.

Donoghue packaging Address:

Colorman (Ireland) Ltd

Blackchurch Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, D24 C796. +353 1 401 3333 dachser.ireland@dachser.com www.dachser.ie With our comprehensive European road transport network of system and charter service, as well as a homo- geneous structure of branches, subsidiaries and partner companies, we will support you in fulfilling your logistics requirements reliably, cost-effectively and on time. We transport your groupage, your full or partial loads and manage your procurement and distribution, both Europe-wide and national, to the highest level.

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Donpack Business Park, Bandon, Co. Cork. (023) 884 2111 (023) 884 1211 donpack@donpack.ie www.donpack.com Manufacturers of Corrugated, Foam & Wooden Packaging Products. David Donoghue IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

COMPANY LISTINGS

ESSENTRA PACKAGING Address:

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129 Slaney Road, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11, Ireland. (01) 806 2200 (01) 806 2299 www.essentrapackaging.com

Eurofoil Teo Address:

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Ballyvourney, Macroom, Co. Cork. (026) 456 00 (026) 456 56 info@EuroFoil-Teo.com www.eurofoil-teo.com

Fischbein Saxon Ltd Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Contact:

274 Alma Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 7BB. (0044) 844 3722877 (0044) 844 3722876 sales@fischbein-saxon.co.uk www.fischbein.com/eastern Sales & Services Manager: Barry Cox

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Red Cow Business Park, Robinhood Road, Dublin 22. (01) 620 4494 (01) 620 4495 info@fispak.com www.fispak.com

Calmount Park, Calmount Road, Ballymount, Dublin 12, Ireland. (01) 450 7340 (01) 403 1223 www.flintgrp.com

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GREINER PACKAGING LTD Address:

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European Commission Tel: Email:

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Address:

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Unit 5, Sandyford Park, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18. (01) 295 4955 (01) 295 5680 sales_ie@festo.com www.festo.com/ie

IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

Killyman Road, Industrial Estate, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, BT 71 6LN, Northern Ireland. (0044) 28 8772 3131 (0044) 28 8772 7318 Sales.Dungannon@greiner-gpi.com www.greiner-gpi.com

gem plastics LTD Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Business:

Regaskin, Cavan, Co. Cavan. (049) 433 1077 (049) 436 1157 jamesking@gemplastics.ie www.gemplastics.ie Manufacture of plastic containers.

GS1 Ireland Address:

FESTO

23C Greenhills Industrial Estate, Walkinstown, Dublin, D12 E654. (01) 429 8100 hello@gingerpack.ie www.gingerpack.ie We are a family owned business with 70+ years’ experience of providing quality and cost effective packaging solutions across Ireland. We have particular expertise in the supply of food grade, plastic, paper and protective packaging. Áine Cosgrove, Business Development 087-6387147

Flint Print Group Ire. Ltd

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12 - 14 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2. (01) 634 1111 COMM-IE-INFO-REQUEST@ ec.europa.eu www.euireland.ie

Address:

Fispak Ltd

Address:

GINGER PACKAGING LTD

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Second Floor, The Merrion Centre, Nutley Lane, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. (01) 208 0660 (01) 208 0670 info@gs1ie.org www.gs1ie.org Global Supply Chain Standards Body. Helpdesk Manager: Karen Murphy Advisory Services Director: Denis O’Brien Chief Executive Officer: Mike Byrne

IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

COMPANY LISTINGS

indaver Address:

4th Floor, Block 1, West Pier Business Campus, Old Dunleary Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. (01) 280 4534 (01) 280 7865 info@indaver.ie www.indaver.ie

HEAVEY PRINT & DESIGN Address:

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Unit 8, Willow Business Park, Knockmitten Lane, Dublin 12. (01) 415 7519 info@heaveyprintdesign.ie www.heaveyprintdesign.ie Commercial Print. Colin O’Brien, General Manager

Holfeld GRAPHICS Address:

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Contact:

Unit 3, Jamestown Industrial Estate, Kylemore Way, Dublin, D08 PF1C. 01 2855233 rory@holfeldgraphics.com www.holfeldgraphics.com Manufacturer of Flexo plates for Hapa Blister printers, Agents for Axicon, ISO Barcode Verifiers (GS1 128, GS1 Datamatrix, etc.,) Managing Director: Rory Connaughton

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Industrial Packaging Ltd Address:

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Killarney Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 X3T6, Ireland. +353 1 286 4010 sales@industrialpackaging.ie www.industrialpackaging.ie UN Certified Dangerous Goods Packaging, Cardboard Cores & Tubes, Construction Column Formers and Cable Reels.

Interpac Address:

ID Technology Ltd Address:

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Unit 4 Newgrange Business Park, Donore Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth. (041) 983 3816 (041) 983 3817 www.idtech.ie High-tech manufacturer of adhesive and non-adhesive materials.

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Irish Flexible Packaging Ltd Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Business:

IMS Labels Address:

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53 Bracken Road, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin 18. (01) 295 4544 (01) 295 4705 info@ims.ie www.ims.ie Manufacturer of labels, distributor of printing and application label systems.

67E Heather Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Sandyford, Dublin D18NV90 (01) 294 0600 (01) 294 0602 info@interpac.ie www.interpac.ie

Carnew, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. (053) 942 6574 (053) 942 6577 ifp@eircom.net www.irishflexiblepackaging.com Packaging, printing and converting.

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IDA Industrial Estate, Courtown Rd, Gorey, Co. Wexford. (053) 942 2990 (053) 942 2493 www.silawrap.ie

JFC Manufacturing Co. Ltd Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

Weir Road, Tuam, Co. Galway. (093) 240 66 (093) 249 23 info@jfc.ie www.jfc.ie

JFK Disposables Ltd Address:

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Unit 4, Ballinaskea Yard, Dublin Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. (040) 223 578 (040) 223 580 info@jfkdisposables.ie www.jfkdisposables.ie

JMC PACKAGING LTD Address:

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37 Seagoe Industrial Estate, Craigavon, Co. Armagh, BT63 5QE. (028) 3839 1723 (028) 3885 1224 info@jmcpackaging.co.uk www.jmcpackaging.co.uk

Kempis Sales Ltd

Irish Papers Ltd Unit 74, Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Dublin 13. (01) 839 3144 (01) 839 3057 info@irishpapers.com www.irishpapers.ie Paper and Packaging goods.

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ITW Crop Packaging Systems

Address: Address:

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Jamestown Business Park, Jamestown Road, Finglas, Dublin 11. (01) 864 1900 (01) 864 1907 sales@kempis.com www.kempis.com Manufacturer of paper rolls, specialist paper and stationery. IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

COMPANY LISTINGS

Kps Colour Print Ltd Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Contact:

Knock, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. (094) 9388231 (094) 9388660 info@kpscolourprint.com www.kpspackaging.com Brendan Salmon, Managing Director

Lawco Packaging Systems Ltd Address:

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Unit 8, 151 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle, Dublin 13. (01) 832 6632 info@lawcopackaging.ie www.lawcopackaging.ie

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Krones UK Ltd. Address:

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Westregen House, Great Bank Road, Wingates Industrial Park, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3XB. +44 1942 845000 sales@krones.co.uk www.krones.com Packaging, Process & Logistics Equipment Manufacturers. Andrew Wilson, Managing Director.

Address:

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Garrons, Vicarstown Road, Stradbally, Co. Laois. +353 87 9086123 david@leonardlittleassociates.com www.leonardlittleassociates.com -Packaging Consultancy -Packaging Training Courses David Little, Managing Director

Letter-Tec Ireland Ltd Address:

Label Craft Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

10 Dublin Business Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14. (01) 295 1855 (01) 295 1949 info@label-craft.com www.label-craft.com

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Springhill House, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. (021) 488 3370 (021) 488 3423 www.lettertec.com Printing and binding.

Mid Cork Pallets & Packaging Address:

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Label Tech Ltd Address:

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Unit A2 - A3, IDA Industrial Estate, Santry Avenue, Dublin 9. (01) 842 1700 (01) 842 1827 solutions@labeltech.ie www.labeltech.ie Manufacture of labels.

Label World Ltd Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Business:

Unit 2 Feltrim Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin. (01) 890 0244 (01) 890 0344 sales@labelworld.ie www.labelworld.ie Label printer, thermal transfer and foil, barcode, consecutive numbering, adhesives.

IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

3 IDA Industrial Estate, Poppintree, Dublin 11, D11 EPR2. (01) 410 6700 hello@mcgowansprint.com www.mcgowansprint.com Printing: POS Display, Packaging, Commercial Print, Outdoor, Advertising.

LEONARD LITTLE & ASSOCIATES Ltd

Contact:

Address:

McGowans Address:

Mikcon Ltd. t/a LIMERICK PACKAGING Address:

Tel: Email: Web: Contact:

Eastlink Business Park, Ballysimon Rd., Limerick. 061-400035 info@lmkpkg.ie www.limerickpackaging.ie Mike Boland, Sales Director

Contact:

Clondrohid, Macroom, Co. Cork. Oranstown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. (026) 41311 (01) 825 2059 sales@midcorkpallets.com www.midcorkpallets.com Established in 1978, Mid Cork Pallets & Packaging (MCP) is one of the leading manufacturers of pallets and supplier of packaging and storage solutions in Ireland. With two strategically located manufacturing, warehousing and distribution facilities in Cork and Meath, MCP prides itself on providing a dependable, reliable, efficient and the most cost effective service to our growing customer base. Contact us today to speak with one of our dedicated Sales team. sales@midcorkpallets.com

MLS Ltd Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Business:

Mullingar Business Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. (044) 934 3746 (044) 934 8943 sales@mls.ie www.mlslabels.com Self-adhesive labels

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Print & Display Ltd Address:

NAA LTD/H.B. FULLER Address:

Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Contact:

Crosslands Business Park, Lr. Ballymount Road, Dublin 12, D12E292. (01) 460 0064 (01) 460 0073 sales@naa.ie www.naa.ie Sales Manager: Allen Paul

OBEECO LTD Address:

Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

Annaville Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. +353 1 278 2323 +353 1 278 2374 sales@obeeco.ie www.obeeco.ie

Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Business:

PWL Address:

Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Address: Tel: Email: Web: Business:

Contact:

Unit 6D, Mervue Business Park, Mervue, Galway. (091) 757 152 info@nelipak.com www.nelipak.com We are a global provider to the life sciences industry, providing innovative packaging solutions and complementary products and services to the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. info@nelipak.com

Tel: Email: Web: Business:

Address:

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Unit 1, Knockmitten Lane Business Park, Dublin 12, D12PX01, Ireland. (01) 460 4363 info@papertech.ie www.papertech.ie Specialised technical papers, non-woven, plastic and film laminates (plain and printed) for food, medical and industrial applications.

Paramount Packaging Ltd

NevPak Address:

PAPERTECH LTD.

2A IDA Industrial Estate, Poppintree, Dublin 11, D11 PR28. (01) 533 4275 info@NevPak.ie www.NevPak.ie Packaging Innovation Group.

Address:

Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

Croghan Industrial Estate, Emoclew Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. (040) 231 919 (040) 231 910 team@paramount.ie www.paramount.ie

Unit 80 Cookstown Industrial Estate, Tallaght, Dublin 24. (01) 413 1400 (01) 451 3624 sales@printanddisplay.ie www.printanddisplay.ie Screen printing of posters and point-of-sale material.

Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Business:

Unit C1, Network Enterprise Park, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. (01) 281 2776 (01) 201 5820 dwarwick@pwl.ie www.pwl.ie Printed products on paper, board, fabric, leather and plastic.

QPM Ltd Address:

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Unit 12, Robinhood Business Park, Robinhood Road, Dublin 22. (01) 450 2421 (01) 450 2311 enevin@qpm.ie www.qpm.ie

Qualpack Ltd NPP Group Ltd Address:

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Unit 509, Mitchelstown Road, North West Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15. (01) 880 9299 (01) 880 9288 sales@npp.ie www.npp.ie Specialists in Flexible Packaging.

PPI Adhesive Products Ltd Address:

Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Business:

Waterford Industrial Estate, Co. Waterford. (051) 590 400 (051) 377 687 info@ppi.ie www.ppi.ie Manufacturer of self-adhesive tapes and products.

Address:

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Unit 3, St. Nicholas House, Crossagalla Ind Est, Ballysimon Road, Co. Limerick. (061) 440 241 (061) 315 774 sales@qualpack.net www.qualpack.net

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COMPANY LISTINGS

RIGID CONTAINERS Address:

Quitmann O’Neill Packaging LTD Address:

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St. Brendan’s Road, Portumna, Co. Galway, H53 HX51. (090) 97 41148 (090) 97 41459 sales@quitmannoneill.com www.qonpack.com Packaging Stockist & Distributors. David O’Neill (086) 699 2693 Shane McEnroy (085) 802 2626 Michelle Lucas (086) 044 9974

Tel: Email: Web:

Galvone Business Park, Galvone, Limerick, V94 HD89, Ireland. +353 61 402 500 info@rigid.ie www.rigid.ie

Robert Horne Group Address:

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Unit 10, Fonthill Business Park, Fonthill Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. (01) 456 5620 (01) 460 0287 sales@roberthorne.ie www.roberthorne.ie

SCHÜTZ (Ireland) Ltd Address: Tel: Email: Web: Business:

Contact:

Sealpack Ltd Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Business:

R.A. Pacáistí Teo Address: Tel: Fax: Web:

Gweedore Business Park, Derrybeg, Co. Donegal. (074) 953 2790 (074) 953 2791 www.rapuk.com

saica pack ireland Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

Ashbourne Industrial Estate, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. (01) 801 0400 (01) 835 1249 michael.shaw@saica.com www.saica.com

REPAK LTD Address:

Tel: Email: Web: Business:

Red Cow Interchange Estate, 1 Ballymount Road, Clondalkin, Dublin D22 HW67. (01) 467 0190 info@repak.ie www.repak.ie Repak was established through a voluntary agreement between industry and the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government as industry’s response to the producer responsibility obligations placed on Ireland by the EU Directive on Packaging Waste (94/62/EC). Operating on a not-for-profit basis, Repak gives producers legal compliance with their obligation to fund the recovery and recycling of their used packaging. The fees our members pay us are used to fund the recovery and recycling of the packaging on the goods or services they provide to their customers. Repak is the only government approved packaging compliance scheme under the Waste Management Packaging Regulations 2007.

IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

saica pack lurgan Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

16 Robert Street, Lurgan, Co. Armagh, BT66 8BE. (0044) 28 3832 4222 (0044) 28 3832 1788 david.nelson@saica.com www.saica.com

Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

Newry Road, Warrenpoint, Newry, BT34 3LB. (0044) 28 4175 2671 (0044) 28 4175 3103 michael.shaw@saica.com www.saica.com

Jamestown Industrial Centre, Inchicore, Dublin 8. (01) 453 4387 (01) 453 2051 info@sealpack.ie www.sealpack.ie Specialists in labelling solutions for hospital laboratories and medical device sectors.

sHABRA PLASTICS/ RECYCLING LTD Address:

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saica pack warrenpoint Address:

Townamore, Killala, Co. Mayo. (096) 330 44 info1ireland@schuetz.net www.schuetz.net Production and supply of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) and PE Drums. John Forkin, General Manager.

Contact:

Killycard Industrial Estate, Bree, Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan, A75 AE22. +353 42 9749444 info@shabra.com www.shabra.com Reprocessors and recyclers of waste plastics PET/LDPE/HDPE. Manufacturers of recycled and virgin grade bags. We specialise in PET reprocessing and manufacturing of bags and sacks. Rita Shah, CEO

Sherpack Ltd Sam McLernon Dublin Ltd Address: Tel: Fax: Web:

Fox and Geese House, Naas Road, Dublin 22. (01) 450 4121 (01) 456 9217 www.sammclernon.ie

Address:

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Templemichael Business Park, Ballinalee Road, Longford, Co. Longford. (043) 334 2130 (043) 334 2131 sales@sherpack.ie www.sherpack.ie

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SIGNODE PACKAGING SYSTEMS Address: Tel: Email: Web:

Block M, M7 Business Park, Newhall, Naas, Co Kildare. (045) 881 520 sales.ie@sigpse.com www.signodesealstrap.ie

Smartply Europe Ltd Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

Belview, Slieve Rue, Co. Waterford. (051) 851 233 (051) 851 130 anne.lucey@smartply.com www.smartply.com

Address:

Tel: Fax: Web:

5th Floor, 1 Tuansgate, Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24. (01) 467 8000 (01) 467 8088 www.tetrapak.com

the irish packaging society Address: Tel: Email:

Address:

Address: Tel: Email: Web: Contact:

Dublin, Lurgan, Cork, Belfast, Galway, Arklow, Display. (01) 409 0000 rory.omahony@smurfitkappa.ie www.smurfitkappa.com Rory O’Mahony, Sales Manager

Tel: Fax: Web: Business:

PO Box IOP 2002, Stradbally, Co. Laois. 087 1954 125 david.little@gmail.com

Address: Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

Unit 17 & 18, City Link Park, Forge Hill, Kinsale Rd, Co. Cork. 1890 757 757 (021) 431 1869 sales@southerntapes.ie www.stapes.ie

Stewart Foil Ltd Address:

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Unit A1, Gateway, Rosemount Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. (01) 885 3881 (01) 882 9389 info@stewartfoil.ie www.stewartfoil.ie

Touchdown Business Park, Airport Road, Co. Cork. (021) 431 1991 (021) 431 1883 www.printworks.ie Labels and flexible packaging.

Thorn Environmental Ltd Address:

Southern Tapes & Packaging Ltd

Tel: Fax: Email: Web:

501, Northwest Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15. +353 1 8615001 +353 1 8615002 info@thorn.ie www.thorn.ie

Thrace Synthetic Packaging Ltd Address:

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Address:

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Unit C, 67 Heather Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Sandyford, Dublin 18. (01) 295 5696 (01) 295 5741 info@bags.ie www.bags.ie

Tel: Mobile: Email: Web: Business: Contact:

uniboard ltd Address:

Unit L 15-20, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin. Tel: (01) 401 0008 Fax: unified2 A4 leaflet_Layout (01) 1401 000909:30 Page 1 19/06/2018 Email: sales@uniboard.ie Web: www.uniboard.ie

DESIGN & TES UN1F1ED GLOBAL PACKAGING GROUP 2

Address:

IDA Business and Technology Park, Carrigtwohill, Transport Simulation Co. Cork, T45 KW29. • ISTA Certified Laboratory (021) 466 9009 • Design and Test your Pack customerserviceire@ugpg2.com • Reduce time taken to get www.ugpg2.eu • Provide printed and tested Packaging solutions manufacturing, design and • Lean and Efficient Timesca • All carried out on site ISO 17025 ISTA testing. Sales and Operations Manager: Noel Finnegan

Tel: Email: Web: Business:

Contact:

Test Capabilities

UNITED •CAPS High and Low Temperature Testing Ltd. GREYSTONES • Humidity Testing Address:

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IDA Business Park Climatic Conditioning Charlesland, Fixed VibrationGreystones, Testing Co. Wicklow. Random and Sine Vibration (01) Testing 287 2652 Drop (01) 255 7672 Compression Testing www.unitedcaps.com ECT & Burst

Ballycumber Rd, Clara, Offaly, Ireland. (057) 933 1282 info@thrace.ie www.thrace.ie/thrace-group Technical Fabrics & Packaging Solutions.

TROY PACKAGING

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Tetra Pak Ireland Ltd

The PrintWorks Group SMURFIT KAPPA IRELAND

Roselawn House, National Technolgy Park, Limerick, Ireland, V94230V. (061) 633799 085 758 0127 Info@troypackaging.ie www.troypackaging.ie Packaging Equipment supplies and Logistics Solutions. Ger Clifford, Director

van der windt Packaging ltd Address:

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CAPE

SolidWorks

ArtiosCAD

Unit 4, 5 & 6, Boland Industrial Park, Tel: +353 (0)21 466 90 Mallow Road, Co. Cork. Email: customerservic (021) 430 5844 (021) 430 5845 www.ugpg2.eu info@vanderwindtpackaging.ie www.vanderwindtpackaging.ie Van der Windt Packaging is part of the Paardekooper Group with over 40,000 packaging & disposables items available. Director: Alan Foley IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT IRISH PACKAGING & PRINT

COMPANY LISTINGS

Weber Packaging Solutions Ltd Address:

Versatile Packaging Address:

Tel: Email: Web: Business:

Contact:

Web:

Silverstream Business Park, Silverstream, Co. Monaghan, H18 X540 +353 47 85177 sales@versatilepackaging.ie www.versatilepackaging.ie Supplier of packaging supplies and machinery to the food and medical industry. Kathryn Farrelly Sales Team

Tel: Fax: Email: Web: Contact:

Kilcannon Industrial Estate, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. (053) 923 3778 (053) 923 3284 sales@weberireland.com www.webermarking.ie Business Development Manager (Ireland): Seán Kenny (087 2673098)

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XTRUPAK LTD Address: Tel: Email: Web: Business:

WADDINGTON EUROPE Address:

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Avoca River Park, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland, Y14 NX44. +353 402 41234 brian.gallagher@novolex.com www.waddingtoneurope.com Thermoformed food packaging specialist. Brian Gallagher, Business Development Manager Ireland

Watershed Co. Ltd Address:

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Unit A1 Hume Avenue, Park West Industrial Park, Nangor Road, Dublin 12. (01) 620 5006 (01) 620 5010 info@watershed.ie www.watershed.ie Label and tape producers.

Gowna, Co. Cavan +353 43 6683464 johnm.reilly@xtrupak.ie xtrupak.ie Manufacturing extruded Apet and Rpet sheet films for the packaging and display markets. John M Reilly, Commercial Director

Manufacturing Apet & Rpet packaging Contact: rolls servicing the thermoforming industry under the XtruForm brand Zeus Packaging Address:

Unit 500 Grants Row,

Greenogue Business Park, Form Fill Seal

Rathcoole, Co. Dublin. Tel: (01) 401 8900 Xtrupak now offers a solution for Film Slitting Rewinding and Roll Restoration. Fax: (01) 401 8166 Email: sales@zeus.ie Currently 90% of base web film is imported from other Web: www.zeuspackaging.com

PET/PE RPET/PE MONO

European countries and UK into Ireland - Xtrupak are currently the only Irish company focused entirely on the Form Fill Seal (FFS) market. Additional investment is already in place to further develop our product range.

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We offer Competitive Pricing for High Quality Products State of the Art Equipment Meeting Local Demand The Reilly Family Ownership 26 years of Extrusion Expertise

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