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LegendaryHarzSchierker Feuerstein receives a combined end-packaging machine from Meypack

Under the motto “Mey-Way”Meypack gets its processes fit for more efficiency and further growth

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WorldwideconnectionLaunch of Meypack’s revamped website coincides with the interpack 2011

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As the market leader in the baby food sector in Germany, we have always demanded the utmost with respect to quality, organic raw ingredients and gentle food preparation. The company has continuously stood for a conscious and sensible approach to the topics of nature, human beings and economy. The HiPP organic guarantee, with its own official HiPP organic seal, sets even stricter standards than the EU organic

stefan hipp, managing partner of thehipp group

seal. That is just one example of how we have made it our commitment to pro-duce the highest quality organic food products for babies and toddlers. It is the cornerstone of our company philosophy. All raw materials are grown in accor-dance to the EU Organic Regulation and subject to extremely strict and regular monitoring with respect to residues and contaminants – every product is subject to an average of around 260 tests.

“We have made it our commitment to produce the highest quality organic food products for babies and toddlers”

The consistent orientation toward high quality, organic products has become well established, especially when taking nutri-tional trends into consideration: Organic products are no longer just a local phe-nomenon but have become part of a global trend. People are increasingly seeing the necessity and becoming convinced of the advantages of healthy nutrition.The challenge is to provide our children with a future in which a healthy diet, organic farming, preservation of the environment, the necessity of biodiver-sity and sustainability are all a matter of course.That is not only the duty of the food industry but rather a challenge for and the responsibility of society as a whole.

“Whoever makes babies’ well-being their business also takes on a great responsibility” Stefan hipp, Managing partner of the hipp group, speaking about trends in nutrition, in particular for babies and toddlers

Dear Readers,

Healthy eating in the future is not only a theme in this issue of the kompackt, but rather is also an important topic for many companies in the food indus-try – regardless if they are producers, retailers or participants in the food industry, such as refining or packaging specialists. Clearly described in the foreword by Stefan Hipp, good food is a mega topic that consumers demand and are willing to pay for. However, topics such as convenience and eating lifestyle are modern trends that have penetrated all corners of the modern, industrialised world – trends that we as specialists for custom-ised packaging machines respond to by successfully developing flexible solutions such as the one represented by the Meypack VP 501 SW 60 TM designed and built for Ennstal Milch KG in Austria and being exhibited at the interpack 2011.

One priority of our work this year is to consistently focus on the needs of our worldwide customers by optimising process competence, intensifying dialogue and networking. Thus, we are not only launching a new web-site to serve as a central information and communication portal linking our customers, representatives and employees and facilitating exchange of information and ideas, but we are intensively working to improve our production processes. We are supported by the management consultant Carsten Hieby in this endeavour to optimise the project planning and effi-ciently utilise production capacities. Anyone who wants to be successful today must think and work in networks, connect local and global markets and have their processes under control. Under the motto “Mey-Way,” we have already made great strides in this area. We won’t just report about it in this issue of the kompackt; we will also keep customers, representatives and interested parties abreast of innovations in our production divisions in the future.

I hope this issue of the kompackt with its new look appeals to you and wish all of us a successful interpack 2011.

peter Böckenholt,managing partner of meypack Verpackungs-systemtechnik gmbh

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Stefan hipp, son of the company founder claus hipp, was born in Munich in 1968. after completing a commercial apprenticeship in the family business, he studied political Science in Munich and agricultural and Food industry Management in england. he has been working in the company since 1990 and has been a member of the management since 1997.

about the author

2 Foreword 3 Editorial

6 Marvellously successful Meypack reports on the Middle east

13 NFIC, HWB & SNZM Meypack supplies end-packaging machines to Saudi arabia

16 Folding boxes compact unilever hungary receives two vp 452 case packers

18 Legendary Harz Meypack supplies Schierker Feuerstein with a combined end-packaging system

20 #1 soju in the world the South korean enterprise Jinro chooses Meypack technology once again

22 Sweet temptations Sunray of Switzerland receives a Meypack vp 453 k case packer

24 How will the future taste? Significant eating trends in the years to come

26 Meypack makes it possible the new vp 531 Sw 60 tM integrates the option of single product flow into

a wrap-around case packer

30 interpack 2011 Meypack presents combined wrap-around case packer/shrink-film wrapper for

ennstal Milch kg from austria

32 “Mey-Way” interview: Meypack makes its processes fit for efficient further growth

33 Team play new co-workers strengthen the sales and engineering departments at Meypack

34 New representatives Meypack introduces its new partners in France, Malaysia and the Middle east

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this issue of the kompackt magazine can be viewed online at www.meypack.de

managing partner: peter böckenholt

engineering: meypack develops new, combined end-packaging system offering the applications of wrap-around case, tray, tray with film or simply just film

success stories: at schierker feuerstein, the tiny0.02 litre bottles are transferred carefully in groups of 3 onto the blank

success stories: sunray has been committed to buying, selling and refining food for more than a century

exhibitions: at this year’s interpack, meypack presents a combined wrap-around case packer/shrink-film wrapper at its stand a30 in hall 14

photos/illustrations:Meypack, hipp, nFic, hwb, Fonterra group, unilever, Schierker Feuerstein, hite-Jinro group, Sunray, ennstal Milch, c. hieby, istockphoto.com

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Unileverthere are now four Meypack machines packing knorr products at the production facility in röszke, hungary

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NFIC,HWB & SNZMproject diversity in a booming market – Meypack supplies end-packaging machines to Saudi arabia

13Eating trendshow will the future taste?

24 JinroFor the largest producer of soju, Meypack supplies a vp 531 case packer with three fully automatic partition insertion systems

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Marvellously successful

the countries of the Middle east are accustomed to success – and not just due to their enormous oil reserves. Saudi arabia is a textbook example of how a country utilises the potential and capital generated by its worldwide oil exports to then invest in new, modern, trendsetting technologies as well as in education and infrastructure – and that with continuous success.

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As a geographical desig-nation, the Middle East encompasses Western Asia

and North Africa. The definition has evolved over the years, influenced significantly by history and geographical perspective. The term Near East was once more common and used as a contrast to the Far East. The origins of the Middle East can be traced to the Ottoman Empire. After it fell in 1918, the term Middle East came to refer to those re-emerging Islamic countries. Today, the tradi-tional classification of Middle East generally refers to the following countries: Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Qatar, Saudi Ara-bia, Syria, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. In a religious-cultural context, the term “Orient,” which means “east” from a European perspective, is usually used to refer to the areas of both the Middle East and the Far East.

Many European poets and writers have turned their attention to the world of the Orient. These would include Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in “West-Eastern Divan,” Hermann Hesse in his novel “Journey to the East,” and Hermann von Pückler-Muskau in his excit-ing recounts of the Orient, which became bestsellers and led to the creation of the well-known character

“Münchhausen.”

In terms of cultural and customary history, the Orient is thus a collection of contrary attributions and extra-ordinary perceptions in the mirror image of Western culture.

Saudi arabia – an economy structured around oil exports

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (in Arabic script: is one of the most important and (المملكة العربية السعوديةeconomically powerful countries in the Middle East

and is the only country in the world that incorporates the name of a family – in this case “Saud” – in part of the country’s name. The Saudi monarchs consid-er themselves as “guardians of the holy sites” in Mecca and Medina. As the state religion and basis of clan tradition, Islam has defined the entire social structure of the country until the present. The larg-est cities in Saudi Arabia are the capital Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, Dammam and Taif. Non-Muslims are not permitted to enter the cities of Mecca or Medina because the two holiest sites of Islam are the Kaaba in Mecca and the resting place of the Islamic prophet Mohammed in Medina.

Saudi Arabia is situated on the Arabian Peninsula with neighbouring countries in the North, North-east and South. The Red Sea and the Persian Gulf border the country to the East and West respectively. Saudi Arabia’s border stretches a total of 4,431 km, the longest section forming the border with Yemen. Apart from the narrow coastal strips and the few oases, the topography consists of desert, desert steppe and volcanic rock. The climate is predomi-nantly hot and dry; in the interior, years can pass without a drop of rain. The temperature remains high throughout the entire year; temperatures of over 50 °C can be reached inland.

Saudi Arabia’s wealth and consequently the country’s importance in the Middle East lies in oil. With over 35 billion tonnes of known reserves or 25 % of all known oil reserves worldwide, this leading member

of OPEC is the largest oil producer in the world, ahead of Russia and the USA. In the broadest sense, the nation’s economy is specialised in ev-erything to do with oil. The most important sector of industry is oil refining, followed by natural gas refining. In addition to the country’s key natural resources of oil and natural gas, Saudi Arabia also is blessed with deposits of gold, limestone, marble, salt and iron ore.

However, one mustn’t forget that the kingdom also has other valuable economic sectors that con-tribute a significant amount to the economy. One example is the service sector, particularly tourism, with several million pilgrims annually. Muslims from around the world follow the rituals of the Islamic pilgrimage in Mecca every year.

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Additionally, the country has promoted and expanded a number of industrial sectors. To overcome the one-sided orientation as purely a raw material supplier, a great deal of investment has been made into industry. In particular, the chemical and petro-chemical indus-tries as well as steel and aluminium production belong to the important industrial sectors, in addition to oil and natural gas production. Furthermore, shipbuild-ing, airplane construction and repair as well as metal processing are among Saudi Arabia’s larger industries.

people between modernity and monarchy

The monarchy of Saudi Arabia has a population of over 27 million. Of these, over 6 million foreigners reside legally in the country. Today, 90 % of Saudi Arabia’s residents are of Arab ancestry, either as indigenous Saudis or people from the Arab region, particularly Egyptians, Jordanians, Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese. The remaining 10 % are mainly of African or Asian origin. Foreigners work predominantly as guest workers. Despite significant modernisation and urbanisation, over one-tenth of the population is nomadic or semi-nomadic. One can observe modernity and tradi-tion colliding in many situations. Seen as a whole, the Saudi society exhibits diverse currents. Open-minded and reform-oriented forces are seen alongside conservative-religious circles.

investment in education – for (even) more growth in the future

Over the last decades, the importance of education in Saudi Arabia has continued to rise, which has

content. This situation, coupled with the limited to non-existent contact between universities and private companies and exacerbated by the widely criticised imbalance between academic vocational preparation and the demands of a globalised mar-ket economy, leads to a problematic feature of the labour market in practice: 80 % of all civil service employees are Saudis who enjoy preference due to their excellent religious education, while just under 40 % of employees in the private market sector are Saudi citizens. It is still the case today that the majority of all employees come from abroad. A new labour law came into effect on April 23rd, 2006. The most important political labour market instrument in this law is the “Saudisation” program aimed at increasingly replacing the approximately 6 million guest workers with Saudi Arabian citizens.

had a positive impact on the amount of financial resources allocated to the Ministry of Education. To ensure that Saudi Arabia continues to have a strong voice in the economic activities of the region in the future, the state has recognised that this is only possible by intensifying investment in schools and universities. The literacy rate of the Arab population is currently around 78.16 %, plac-ing it at world average. There are eight universities and 65 colleges, located, for example, in Dammam, Zahran, Jeddah, Medina and Riyadh. Women now comprise the majority of the teachers and professors: 60 % of all Saudi professors are female, while 56 % of school teachers are female. Saudi Arabia offers a large range of programs related to Islam. Over 40 % of all students prefer universities and programs with strong religious and Islamic

Companies are obligated to increase the percentage of their Saudi Arabian employees to 75 %.

combating the energy shortage: Solar energy as a flagship project

Paradoxically, the ambitious Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been experiencing energy bottlenecks for years now. The world’s largest crude oil export-er suffers from energy shortages that endanger its economic development. Rapid population growth, improved living standards and strong economic growth during the last decade jointly contribute to an average annual increase in energy consump-tion of 7.5 %. 2009 marked the first time that the maximum energy production could barely satisfy demand, causing local networks to crash. The coun-



try wants to get this problem under control by invest-ing billions in solar energy. With this investment in the environmentally-friendly, renewable energy, Saudi Ara-bia wants to produce energy for both its own use and for export, reducing its dependence on petroleum exports.

potential identified: Saudi arabia prepares itself for life after oil

The dramatic population growth and its associated problems of unemployment and social unrest have compelled the royal family to undertake far-reaching economic reforms. Opening the Saudi economy to the globalised world economy is one way of strengthen-ing and efficiently organising the non-oil sector. Its admission into the WTO forced Saudi Arabia to liberalise its economy, which had been protected by duties and subsidies. The country recognised the necessity of further economic liberalisation and has made it more accessible to private investors, thereby reducing its dependence on oil revenues.

And this strategy is paying off: After years of weak and stagnant growth, the economy has started to

develop positively over recent years. Nonetheless, foreign investors are still confronted with serious stumbling blocks, such as the lack of legal certainty for foreign investors, an extremely strict visa prac-tice and the difficulty of finding young, employable Saudi men.

These stumbling blocks pose a great risk to the suc-cess of diversified economic growth for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, but given that the will to diversify is evident, there is certainly enormous potential for the future.

Proof that the recent market liberalisation has been working well and that western companies can indeed enjoy positive experiences through coop-eration with Saudi Arabian companies can be found in Meypack’s projects with companies such as NFIC, Health Water Bottling, Almarai and Saudi New Zea-land Milk Products.

official language: arabic

capital city: riyadh

form of government: absolute monarchy

head of state: king abdullah al Saud

area: 2,240,000 km²

population: 27,019,731 (July 2006)

population density: 11.8 people per km²

currency: Saudi rial

establishment: September 23rd, 1932 (unification)

time zone: utc+3

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At the end of March 2010, Meypack supplied a high-speed VP 521 case packer to National Food Industries Company Ltd. (NFIC) in Jeddah, one of the largest food producers in Saudi Arabia with additional production facilities in Yemen. The machine automatically packs cans of vegetables of various heights in wrap-around cases with exter-nally positioned top flaps. For the production facility in Jeddah, an eighth Meypack packaging machine was installed to expand the end-packaging capacity. The previously installed machines pack diverse products: cans of tomato paste stacked in wrap-around cases, Tetrapaks of tomato paste as multipacks in film, in trays with film or in wrap-around cases, jars of white

Cans on aconveyor

For many western industrial countries, Saudi arabia is a very interesting market. For years, the country has been undergoing a transformation towards a society increasingly displaying western characteristics and enjoying not only high rates of growth but also offering interesting perspectives for western companies in-terested in investment opportunities. in this issue of the kompackt, we report on three of Meypack’s projects in Saudi arabia: national Food industries company Ltd. (nFic), health water bottling co. Ltd. (hwb) and Saudi new Zealand Milk products co. Ltd. (SnZM).

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cheese with a “pick & place” system in plastic trays and then in wrap-around cases, as well as cans of cheese and cans of milk powder in wrap-around cases.

NFIC is one of Saudi Arabia’s leading exporters of milk products and

cans of vegetables, selling into over 60 countries worldwide. Nevertheless, the company is still a young one: NFIC was only founded in Jeddah in 1993, yet with its highly modern production facilities it has become a trend-setter for an entire industry. At its largest facility, which – with its well-trained personnel and high quality control –

meets the international standards of the food industry, the company produces and packages food in cans, Tetrapaks and plastic containers. The company sells its products in Saudi Arabia under the brand names Luna and Green Farms. The export products are marketed and sold under different brand names.

The Health Water Bottling Co. Ltd. (HWB) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has been in operation since 1973 and is one of the most advanced and innovative companies in Saudi Arabian water

bottling. In addition to bottling water – primarily under the well-known brand Nova – the company also bottles Holsten and Power Horse under license. HWB is not only responsible for

bottling, packaging and distribution but also directs the market-ing. To carry this out, the company utilises its own distribution centres in Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah, from where the prod-ucts are distributed throughout the entire country.

Mid 2010, HWB once again put another Meypack packaging machine into operation. The continu-ous high-speed VP 531 packs 40 PET bottles of 0.33 litres in wrap-around cases. The machine is equipped with a correspondingly large magazine to eliminate the interruptions that would ensue from the need to constantly refill the blank maga-zine. Such stoppages would otherwise erode the advantages derived from the continuous high packaging speed of this machine. The bottle infeed into the machine is executed without pressure to prevent damage to the sensitive PET bottles.

Qualityout of a bottle

In addition to the VP 531 packing bottles of water for the Nova brand, three other continuous Meypack machines from the VP 500 Series are already packing PET bottles for HWB. A Mey-pack machine from the VP 400 Series packs glass bottles with manually inserted partitions.

Doubled holds better: tray stacking on the Vp 450 and subsequent infeed into the film section

after, they are grouped, packed in octagonal trays and transported via a 90 ° angled conveyor into the shrink wrapper, which is outfitted with a sealing beam.

For the 400 g and 900 g cans, there is also the possibility of stacking two trays each containing 12 cans and then shrink-wrapping them. In the process, the first tray is raised out of the cycle chain while the following tray is positioned beneath it. Both trays are then wrapped together in film and shrink-wrapped in the shrink tunnel. The result is a stable

“double tray” containing a total of 24 cans.

Milk businessin Saudi Arabia

The Saudi New Zealand Milk Products Co. Ltd. (SNZM) in Dammam produces and processes feta cheese as well as other types of cheese, milk and milk powder. The products are packed in bags and cans, then exported to the Gulf States. The Fonterra Group, one of the world’s largest dairy enterprises, has owned 100 % of the shares since the end of 2009.

Since the beginning of 2011, the company has been using a combined VP 450 SW 80 D tray packer/shrink wrapper to pack cans of milk powder. The machine packs cans ranging in size from 400 g to 3,000 g in trays with film. In the infeed section, the packaging machine is equipped with a kicker dividing system, which “kicks” the cans entering single file into the designated lanes. There-



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Folding boxes compactpacking folding boxes of bouillon cubes is a

real challenge for every packaging machine manufacturer. the reason: the small fold-

ing boxes have to be brought precisely into formation and that at a very high speed. Meypack met this challenge for unilever hungary by installing two vp 452 case packers.

mation is then lifted up under the blank, which is subsequently folded around the product formation. A third lateral push places the formation with lid onto a tray. The complete bundle, including the tray blank, is lowered, causing the tray blank to fold. Finally, the tray is glued and pressed. A total of four Meypack machines are now in operation packing Knorr products at Unilever’s production facility in Röszke.

Fare for food lovers

Back in 1838, with his general store in Heilbronn, Germany, Carl Heinrich Knorr laid the cornerstone for his longstanding traditional company Knorr (now a brand of Unilever). At the beginning of the 20th century, the company became increasingly international. Breadcrumbs and oat biscuits were the first items produced in Wels, Austria. Knorr managed to become a leading soup producer through two important innovations: In 1951, the first soups in foil pouches came onto the market, followed three years later by the “Goldaugen” beef bouillon cubes.

Often also known as the “secret weapon of the amateur chef,” today, the bouillon cube is a ver-

satile all-rounder, suited not only for the traditional preparation of bouillon

or classic beef broth

In the Hungarian village of Röszke, Unilever Hungary produces

food products for 17 European countries, with Hungary, Austria,

Poland and Czech Republic at the top of the list. The production facility in Röszke is situated south of Budapest, near the Romanian

border.

Did you know ...? Were you aware that Knorris the largest of Unilever’s

brands and is sold in over 100 countries? And that drying

is the oldest, natural method of preserving food? Over 1,000 years

ago this method was used tokeep food stocks edible.

Today, a large portion of the water in food is removed so that a long shelf life is guaranteed without the use

of any preservatives.

A dish that tastes good stimulates the senses and has a positiveinfluence on one’s physical well-being.

but also to enhance nearly everything on a menu. The Knorr “Goldaugen” beef bouillon cubes from Unilever are well-suited to enhance pesto or to serve as a quick sauce for pan-fried meats, as a marinade for vegetables, meat or fish or as a tasty salad dressing.

it’s all about healthy eating

As one of the world’s largest suppliers of food products, Unilever produces and markets products that make healthy eating tasty, easy and affordable. During the entire production process, from the procurement of raw materials, through processing and on to the shipment of the end-product, Unilever rigorously adheres to strict quality and hygiene standards and always has its finger on the pulse when it comes to new eating trends. This modern and progressive company can draw on many years of experience and know-how with respect to recipes and tech-nology. Countless recipes have been created in its own development department by experienced pro-fessional chefs.

ultimate flexibility: the folding boxes can be processed either standing upright or lying flat on one of the two Vp 452

Quick sauce

for pan-fried meat

remove the pan-fried meat (approx. 300 g) from the frying pan and

keep warm. crumble ½ a knorr “goldaugen” beef bouillon cube into

the frying juices and sauté briefly before deglazing with 250 ml red

wine. cook the sauce until the bouillon cube has dissolved. Finish off

the sauce by adding 2 tablespoons of cold butter, cut in small pieces.

Stir until melted. Serve the sauce together with the meat. To pack folding boxes of bouillon cubes at its production facil-

ity in the Hungarian village of Röszke, located south of Buda-pest near the Romanian border,

Unilever Hungary installed two Meypack VP 452 case packers,

each equipped with a dual lane infeed and two independently operating paddle chain systems. The folding boxes are packed in various formations into trays with U-lids. During this process, the products exit the upstream primary packaging machines in two lanes, lying flat, and are transported by two paddle chains respectively, one for each lane. Depend- ing upon the selected formation, the products are stacked in groups of up to six packs. Then, the desired formation is pushed out of the paddle chain into a waiting position from where it is transferred by a second cross pusher under a lid blank. The for-


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the Harz region. However, other towns in the Harz region also feel bound to the myths and legends of the region. The renowned German literary genius, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, himself a great fan of Harz, created an eternal literary monument for the area when he wrote “Faust,” in which he writes about the legends of witches and in particular the Walpurgis Night scene. The area around Schierke serves as a setting in Goethe’s famous literary masterpiece as does the Brocken, also known as the Blocksberg, at 1,142 m the highest mountain in the region. This chapter in “Faust” is, of course, not lost on the locals. Therefore, in nearly every town in Harz, Walpurgis celebrations are held during the night of April 30th into the 1st of May, with witches and devilish goings-on included.

The term “Harz” means “mountain forest” – a desig-nation that couldn’t have been better chosen given that Harz is one of the most richly forested areas in Germany. In the past years, Harz has become well-known for its exotic flora and fauna and unique animal species. This can be attributed not only to extensive environmental protec-tion and the program to return animals to the wild (e. g. the lynx is once again back in the Harz area), but also because the area was part of the military zone around the Inner German Border and thus was cut off for many years. During this period, the nature of the area was able to develop without the influence of human inter-vention. Today, this protection is ensured and monitored within the setting of the National Park Harz.

Schierke – the St. Moritz of harz

Schierke is a quaint town at the foot of the Brocken peak in the middle of the Harz region. Since this town is situated in the valley and very centrally located, over time it became the most visited and the finest town in Harz and was known as the “St. Moritz of Harz.” Visitors from around the world came to Schierke to partake in winter sports, relax during a convalescent rehab, take long hikes or just enjoy good conversation, good food and good celebrations amidst good company. The extensive parties and the excellent cuisine in particular prompted

Legendary Harzharz is a region full of myths and legends. according to legend, this northernmost german forested mountain range is inhabited by all kinds of strange creatures: witches, devils, giants and dwarfs. the unspoilt nature with its dark forests, secretive marshes and the famous Feuerstein rock formation have always been a breeding ground for myths and legends. in this historical region, the renowned producer of spirits, Schierker Feuerstein, creates its famous half-bitter herbal liqueur and digestif.

many visitors to regularly seek out the resident pharmacist Willy Drube for a remedy to cure their stomach troubles. Consequently, in 1908, Willy Drube took countless herbs into his pharmacy called “Zum Roten Fingerhut” and developed a half-bitter herbal liqueur and digestif, still well-known today as Schierker Feuerstein. The recipe continues to be a well-kept family secret. A few million bottles of various sizes find their way onto the store shelves every year. The name of the drink

“Schierker Feuerstein” is derived from the so-called Feuersteinklippe in Schierke. This 300 million year old rock formation was the inspi-ration for the name of the half-bitter herbal liqueur. When held up to

light, its typical deep red colouring starts to shimmer

– similar to the reddish colour of the granite rock formation.

doubled high-performance on Schierker’s production lines

While the plant-based raw materials are stored and prepared in the extensively restored main building, more than a thousand bottles per hour are filled and packed on the highly modern, computer controlled production lines in Bad Lau-terberg. Thus, Meypack delivered a combined end-packaging system consisting of a VP 501 and a VP 450 K case packer for the company in Bad Lauterberg in Harz. The first machine, the VP 501, packs groups of three 0.02 litre bottles of spirits into folding boxes using the wrap-around case packing process. With the help of two grip-per heads, three of these very tiny products are picked up and placed lying flat on the cardboard

No mountainous region in Germany is as strongly associated with myths

and legends as Harz. The Brocken is the highest peak of the Harz mountain range and also the highest peak in Northern Germany. It serves as the region’s unmistakable landmark and unique, natural occurrences there have served as the basis for fantastic stories told about the northernmost German low mountain range for over 1,000 years. These stories mostly revolve around the myths and legends about witches and their meetings during the Walpurgis Night on Witch Mountain. It is no wonder that visitors to the Harz region undertaking a hike through the numerous quaint villages along the so-called Harz Witches’ Trail, a 100 km long hiking trail through the Harz mountains, are continuously confronted with references to witches, be it the names of the hiking trails, paths or constructions such as Witches’ Trail, Witches’ Dance Floor or Devil’s Wall. Divided into five stages, the Witches’ Trail connects the town of Osterode in the western part of Harz with the town of Thale in the eastern part of Harz via the legendary Brocken peak.

walpurgis – the most famous legend from harz

The Brocken peak and the Witches’ Dance Floor near Thale – these two places are closely associated with the stories of broom-riding witches and devils of

painstakingly processed: the tiny bottles containing just 0.02 litres

are transferred carefully in groups of 3 onto the blank

The Schierker Feuerstein GmbH & Co. KG produces the well�known

spirit “Schierker Feuerstein,” a half�bitter herbal liqueur

created in 1908 by Willy Drube, then�owner of the pharmacy “Zum Roten Fingerhut” in the town of Schierke in Harz, and registered for patent in 1924.

Today, production is carried out in the company’s facilities in Bad

Lauterberg and Schierke.



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blank. After passing through the station’s “top flat inserter,” “glueing station” and “pressing channel,” the finished folding box in 3 x 1 format exits the machine lying down with the wide side leading.

After being processed by the VP 501, the folding boxes are fed into the VP 450 tray packer to be packed as 2 x 10 formations into trays for trans-port. The lying folding boxes are separated into

two’s, one after the other, and laterally pushed. Then, two of the 3-packs are erected upright and transferred to the grouping station. The process is repeated until the desired tray formation is complete. Thereafter, the “group” is pushed onto the tray

blank in the lowering station. After reaching the lower position, the pre-folded tray is guided by the servo-driven index chain through the glue-ing and pressing stations. Here, the flaps are glued and pressed, giving the tray its final form and stability. The tray is then transferred to the next transport conveyor via a gravity roller conveyor.

the pharmacy “zum roten fingerhut” in schierke

the feuersteinklippe in harz, the landmark of

the town schierke

According to legend, on Walpurgis Night the

witches gather at the Witches’ Dance Floor near Thale, from where

they fly together on brooms, pitch-forks, cats and other instruments of

flight to the Brocken peak, where the real witch festival takes place.

Legend says that at this party all of the witches dance around the fire

in a large circle with their backs to one another.

utmost precision: placing the partition into the bottle formation

Founded in 1924, Jinro was acquired by Hite and renamed under the joint name Hite�Jinro

Group in 2005. With the purchase of Jinro, the Hite�Jinro Group has become the leading corporation

for spirits in South Korea.

#1 soju in the world Jinro, a subsidiary of the Hite-Jinro

Group, has its headquarters in the Gangnam area in Seoul. Founded in

1924, Jinro was acquired and renamed under the joint name Hite-Jinro Group in 2005. With the purchase of Jinro, the Hite-Jinro Group has become the leading corporation for spirits in South Korea.

Soju, the traditional schnapps from South Korea, is made predominantly from sweet potatoes and is nearly always combined with another ingre-dient such as wheat or barley. Soju is colourless and typically has an alcohol content of approxi-mately 19 %.

Jinro decided to change its packaging solution from American folding boxes to wrap-around cases. Subsequently, Meypack delivered a high-

speed VP 531 packaging machine for a new end-packaging line in Icheon. The machine is equipped with three fully automatic partition insertion systems with protective partitions specially developed for this application – a completely new development for the South Korean market, where thus far only single par-tition systems had been in operation.

highest speed for a sensitive product

At the production facility in Icheon, glass bottles filled with soju are packed fully automatically into wrap-around cases. The bottles enter the machine in multiple lanes. To protect the bottles and the labels (the bottles do not have any integrated label protection) and to avoid any damage during transport, specially developed pre-fabricated partitions are inserted between the bottles while the bottle formations are passing through the machine. Standing upright as blanks in the magazine, the pre-fabricated partitions are then each

suctioned off horizontally, unfolded, positioned and inserted in a positively controlled manner into the product formation. The partition is held during the entire processing phase. Finally, this 5 x 4 forma-tion is transferred to a wrap-around blank, which is folded, glued and pressed.

repeat customer

At Jinro’s production facility in Cheongwon, a Mey-pack VP 520-2 double-laned tray-packer has been packing Meadpacks containing 6 bottles into trays. At the end of 2010, an order was placed for another Meypack high-speed VP 531 case packer for an additional end-packaging line for soju at the facility in Icheon. It will be delivered in the spring of 2011.

meypack representative south korea:

han Jin J & c co. Ltd.room 604, tae yang Building44-4 yoido Dong youngdungpo-kuseoul 150 - 890south korea

tel. +82 (0) 2-7869167fax +82 (0) 2-7869169

[email protected]

contact person:J. c. han

Soju is korean schnapps and one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in South korea. to pack the bottles of schnapps in wrap-around cases with partitions, Meypack supplied a vp 531 case packer to Jinro, the largest producer of soju. and that is not the end of it ...

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For more than a century, the Swiss company Sunray has been trading, refining and creating

value-added food products. With passion, dedica-tion and exper-tise, the company

– founded in 1907 – offers customersfrom the industry and the catering sector delicious, first-class prod-ucts for food prep-

aration. Today, Sunray – a division of the Coop Group – produces its own brand name products as well as products for the Coop brand. Coop is the largest retail trading company in Switzerland, with over 1,800 sales outlets and around 53,000 employees. Coop is also the market leader for organic and fair-trade products in Switzerland.

On an annual basis, Sunray processes and mixes around 72,500 tonnes of raw goods, including sugar, oil, baking and dessert mixes, legumes, spices & herbs, dried fruit, nuts, dried mushrooms and dried vegetables.

The product formation and the blank are then taken from the lowering table and guided to the laterally positioned fold-ing aids. The pre-folded tray is then guided by the index chain through the downstream glueing and pressing stations. Thereafter, the tray is raised up by a lifting unit to the lid station. At the same time, a single flat lid blank is removed from the lid magazine and transported by a suctioning unit through the forming shaft to the lid station. The lid can be secured with two adhesive points, protecting the contents from theft, ensuring a tamper evident closure and protecting the contents during transport.

A special feature of the packaging machine is that it can process two trays with just one lid. During the process, the first tray is lifted by a gripper unit to an intermediate position. The second tray is then also brought to the same position and both are then lifted into the lid sta-tion. This packaging option was urgently needed for the subsequent transport.

the most modern production machines for the best product quality

Every day, around 100 tonnes of raw goods are processed and packed on Sunray’s ultra-modern production lines. Every step in this production process – from the acceptance of goods through processing and packaging and finally on to the finished product – is monitored and document-ed by certified quality management personnel (IFS). One of Sunray’s core competences is pro-ducing and processing dry mixes, including dried fruit. Of the “sweet sources of energy” available, there are, for example, sultanas, apri-cots, figs and dates, or newcomers like cranberries, mangos, pineapple and kaki, which are either packed on their own or used in mixes such as trail mix. The various types of fruit, mostly in dried form, come primarily from Africa and the Middle East.

Depending upon the size of the original fruit, dried fruit is produced by taking whole or sliced ripe fruit and drying it slowly at low heat. Through the drying or dehydrating process, the fruit loses moisture and the percentage of sugar rises, which in turn gives it a longer shelf life. Thanks to the heightened concentration of flavour, the taste becomes even more intense.

Sunray receives Meypack end-packaging machine

One part of the extensive range of products offered by Sunray has been packed by a Mey-pack VP 453 K case packer since the beginning of this year. The machine packs pouches and folding boxes in trays with lids closed on all four sides. The pouches are processed individually or in packs of 3 or 5. To accommodate the large number of diverse products and resulting forma-tions, the VP 453 K can be automatically adjusted in some situations.

The pouches and folding boxes are fed continu-ously into the VP 453 K in single file, lying flat and then transported evenly in a single driven paddle chain. Due to speed and formation con-siderations, up to 3 pouches are transported by one paddle. During this stage, the products are erected and pushed row-by-row out of the paddle chain by a vertically moving cross pusher. This creates the previously selected formation. Simultaneously, a single tray blank is removed in a flat position from the blank magazine and positioned directly under the grouping station.

Sunray has been committed to buying, selling and refining food for more than a century. On an annual basis, Sunray processes and mixes around 72,500 tonnes of raw food

goods, such as sugar, oil, baking and dessert mixes, legumes,

spices & herbs, dried fruit, nuts, dried mushrooms and dried

vegetables.

precise: Lifting a tray into the lid forming station

Bundled: pushing products out of the paddle chain and transferring them onto the tray blank

The Vikings already held prunes in high

regard as a travellingprovision. Even hundredsof years later, dried fruit

was a standard provision on every ship voyage – to

prevent dreaded scurvy. Mariners feared scurvy,

a disease broughton by a lack of

vitamin C.

cocoa powder and soybeans from central and South america, mangos and apricots from South africa, curry powder from asia and bay leaves from the Middle east – the Swiss company Sunray has focussed its activities on refining and trading raw food goods for over 100 years.


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Sweet temptations

The definition of nutrition (derived from the Latin word nutrire) is understood as the absorption of

organic and inorganic matter – the nutrients that can be found in food – in solid, liquid, gaseous or soluble forms. With the help of these substances, the body is strengthened and rejuvenated and the necessary energy requirements for all life’s processes are covered. However today, nutrition is no longer just an issue of pure energy supply and this will continue to be the case in the future.

nutrition today: an indicator of well-being, health and status

Due to increased stress from work and the resulting reduction in available free time, values such as cuisine and structured, regular meals – as known from past decades – fall ever more frequently by the wayside. For a large number of people, eating is increasingly becoming a sideline activity. This is especially true for societies in industrialised countries. According to a study conducted for a large German hospital, around 800,000 children in Germany between the ages of 3 and 17 are extremely overweight – a result of irregular and unhealthy meals.

In addition to sports activities, sunlight and a balanced psyche, modern eating still has the largest influence on people’s well-being, fitness and health. Despite their lack of regular meals and the prevalence of

How willthe future taste?nutrition has always been a central topic in western societies – be it the aspects of cuisine, health or well-being. but what meaning do these aspects have for our nutrition and eating habits in the future? what will change and how? what forces will leave their mark on our nutrition in the future?

snacking on the side, people feel they have a right to healthy food. And due to their fast-paced lives, individuals need to pay attention to their health. The importance one attributes to health often has a direct correlation to the level of one’s education. Yet not only that – because food consumption these days is often carried out in public, food products are increasingly becoming lifestyle products. They can almost serve as accessories or props through which an individual defines him or herself. One searches for new forms of expression when dealing with products. Some-thing that appears to represent the domestic market is often passed over in favour of a new specialty with a touch of international flair. One sips prosecco instead of Sekt (German sparkling wine) or orders a Latte Macchiato instead of coffee – and then please

“flavoured, skinny, with a double shot of espresso to go.” It is often a balancing act between the pursuit of a healthier diet along with the desire for attention and social recognition.

natural, small, simple and transportable: Food researchers and marketers are working on creating “multi-purpose wonder foods”

According to a study conducted by the marketing research institute Rheingold of Cologne, food and beverage products of the future should not only be healthy and made from natural sources, they should also be small, simple and transportable and thus able to be consumed anytime, anywhere. This miniaturisa-tion is also being applied to the aspect of enjoyment while eating: Opulent sensual gratification is not called for; it would require far too much time and attention. Ease, a low intensity of flavour and easy digestibility ensure there is no interruption of our work flow.

organic products – an unabated trend for years already?

The results of a study conducted by the GFK Group in Nuremberg show that there has been an unbridled

trend towards the consumption of organically pro-duced food for many years now. The sale of organic products has demonstrated considerable growth in the past years. More than 90 % of all households in Germany have purchased organic products at least once in a year. And the number of purchases as well as the money spent on organic products continues to increase. The range of organic products offered has shown significant growth in nearly all groups of products researched. The most important sectors in the organic segment are the same as in the non-organic segment, namely fresh produce (fruit, vege-tables, potatoes and eggs) as well as dairy products. The organic segment in the general food area can still be expanded, given that the acceptance level of organic products is high.

nutrition of the future: Lifestyle and “health style”

How will people organise their food consumption in the future? How will food producing companies adapt to this? It is necessary to give consideration to creating special products to meet the demands for healthy and balanced diets in the midst of people’s stress-filled, fast-paced daily lives. After the organic boom, people now speak increasingly in this context about functional food, which refers to food products that not only provide energy and taste but are also said to as a positive influence on health and well-being or reduce the risk of certain diseases. In contrast to food supplements, which come in the form of pills or capsules, these products are “real” food. Examples of these include probiotic yogurts with added bacterial cultures, refreshing beverages fortified with added antioxidant vita-mins (ACE juices and popsicles), bread enriched with Omega-3 fatty acids and iodine or margarine containing plant sterols. Phytoestrogens, which due to their estrogen-like qualities are said to have a pre-

ventative effect against breast and prostate cancer, are current components of some functional food products. They come in natural forms, especially in soy beans, and can be increasingly found in drug store chains, pharmacies and supermarkets. The health-promot-ing effect of most of the additives in functional food have, however, only been scientifically proven thus far through laboratory tests or in theory.

How will we know in the future whether we are eating healthily or what influence we have on that? To what degree can we rely on and trust the food producing corporations? Or is it only a question of easing our consciences by consuming foods forti-fied with additives said to have a positive impact on our health? Functional food also faces criticism: Functional food products are in general no guarantee for meeting an individual’s personal nutritional needs or of a balanced diet. However, market researchers agree that this trend will continue to make inroads into the food industry and have an even stronger presence on store shelves. This will place food compo-sition, ingredients and substances increasingly front and centre in the interests of consumers.

the road ahead – nutrition of the future?

A sufficient and healthy diet is and remains an existential basic human need. Eating and drinking are elements of our culture and quality of life. At the same time, the creation of food products clearly reflects both our dependence upon nature as well as on the food producing corporations. The process of change in agriculture and nutrition over the last decades has generated heated debate about the related ecological, economic, health and social impacts. The intensification of food production not only brings higher yields but also ecological damage and food scandals. Furthermore, illnesses associated with improper diet are on the rise.

1. ritualised meals are becoming far less common and must be fit in between leisure activities and work commitments.

2. beverages and food, or respectively their packaging, are becoming increasingly small and easier to transport (miniaturisation).

3. Food and drinks are becoming props in self-expression.

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Thus, nutritional and behavioural researchers are questioning the established production and consumer patterns and taking into consideration the context and impact of health-care policies and current societal norms. The organic agricultural and food-processing sectors, the goals of environmental protection, a more conscious style of eating plus the promotion of healthy lifestyles offer concrete

«» We don’t live to eat, but rather we eat to live. (Socrates)

tomorrow’s table: organic Farming,genetics, and the Future of Food pamela c. ronald & raoul w. adamchak iSbn-10: 0195393570

german Federal Ministry of education and researchhttp://www.bmbf.de/en/

german Federal Ministry of Food, agriculture and consumer protectionhttp://www.bmelv.de/en/

rheingold institutehttp://www.rheingold-online.de/index_e.html

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points of departure for achieving a viable, long-term structure for the agricultural and food-processing sectors – and with that for a balanced, healthy and sustainable diet in the future.

One thing is clear: The demands placed on food for our future will continue to rise.

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When one has the choice ...Meypack’s new, combined vp 531 Sw 60 tM wrap-around case packer/shrink-film wrapper now makes it possible: with this machine, Meypack has succeeded in integrating the option of single product flow into a wrap-around case packer without having to compromise on the well-known, compact design that Meypack’s machines are known for. one has the option of processing glass or pet bottles plus canned beverages or tinned food in wrap-around cases, in trays with or without film, and even just in film, simply as multipacks.

precise: product inflow into the film wrapper via an overhead chain flexible: Divided pressing chain with transport conveyor underneath for single products

Flexibility is not the only attribute sought after when it comes to end-packaging a variety of product

formations and sizes on one packaging machine. The type of packaging must also be individually adjust-able to save time and thus money, as well as saving on space requirements. With Meypack’s new, com-bined VP 531 SW 60 TM wrap-around case packer/shrink-film wrapper it is indeed possible to process glass or PET bottles in sizes ranging from 0.1 litres up to 2 litres, as well as canned beverages or tinned food. The choice of end-packaging style is open.

numerous formats and 4 packaging styles: a variety of combinations to the nth degree

With the VP 531 SW 60 TM, the various products no longer need to be packed just in trays, trays with film or wrap-around cases. They can also be packed just in film, simply as multipacks. With the last style of packaging mentioned, the machine can be changed over with just a few flips of the wrist. To run the products singularly through the case packing section, the lower pressing chain is split apart – either manually or fully automatically – during this application a motorised flat top chain

conveyor moves upwards automatically to the trans-port level. Then the individual products – separated in the grouping station – pass through the case packing section and are transported directly to the shrink-wrapping section.

The machine can process a great number of dif-ferent formats. The format changeover is easy to execute; the only change parts needed are group-ing fingers in the grouping area if the product diameter changes. The continuously operating grouping station can be automatically adjusted through program selection. The product separa-tion, dependent upon the chosen formation, is car-ried out from below by a finger grouping system. The product infeed, which can be executed in two to six lanes, is set to different product sizes using

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all in a row: entry of the blank stack into the high capacity magazine

it’s a wrap: film unwinding and extricable film roll carriage foruninterrupted film roll changes

applications: wrap-around case, tray, tray with film and film only in one packaging machine adding a pre-fabricated partition insertion system is easy to retrofit Single roll technology for more precision, particularly for printed film “Flying Splice” technology extremely user-friendly despite versatile range of functions Supports a large number of diverse formats capacity of up to 60 cycles per minute, even during single product flow enormous savings on costs, time and space open machine construction in Meypack cleandesign execution with easy access to all machine areas

a hand-wheel driven spindle adjustment device and a digital display. Furthermore this infeed conveyor, which transports individual products, can be connected to another infeed conveyor on which previously packed products such as Meadpacks or Clusterpacks are transported to the Meypack machine for further packaging.

high speed precision

For the application “film,” the film wrapping sec-tion of the combined wrap-around case packer/shrink-film wrapper is equipped with single roll technology. After the products have been wrapped in film, the bottom side is shrunk. The most important machine unit for this is the film feed and cutting station with its downstream vacuum conveyor. The unit ensures that the sections of film are transferred precisely to the product transport conveyor, regardless of the machine speed.The single roll technology offers the possibility of using both printed and clear film. The precise positioning of printed film, down to the milli-metre, is possible via a print mark reader. One highlight is that despite its high level of precision, the new, combined Meypack machine can also handle single product flow at a speed of 60 cycles per minute. In the case of 4-packs or six-packs, it

is even possible to have the products pass through and be wrapped in double lanes.

So as not to jeopardise this high speed advantage during a film roll change, the machine is equipped with Meypack’s modern “Flying Splice” tech-nology, which executes a semi-automatic film roll change on the film wrapper, enabling the film change time to be reduced to 30 seconds. This is possible by semi-automatically heat-sealing the end of the used film roll with the beginning of the new one. During this process, the new film roll is already positioned on a second film roll carriage.

Saving on costs and space

With Meypack’s combined VP 531 SW 60 TM wrap-around case packer/shrink-film wrapper, products of different pack sizes can be arranged in the most diverse formats and packed in up to four packaging styles – and all on just one machine. That not only saves space on the production floor but also additional investment. It is easy to incorporate a pre-fabricated partition insertion system. That entails integrating the respective partition insertion module between the separating station and the overhead chain, where it fits in with ease. As a result, the VP 531 SW 60 TM offers

maximum flexibility and versatility, enabling a quick response to future packaging demands. Thanks to its modern, intuitive control software, the machine is extremely easy to operate.

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SuMMary

This year being no exception, visitors to the interpack can once again expect to see innovative packaging

solutions and efficient machine technology. Further-more, the trade fair will address a special theme entitled “Save Food!,” to examine how the industry can make a positive contribution to solving the urgent worldwide food wastage problem by assessing individual aspects along the value-added chain in the areas of packaging, transport and logistics. The Düsseldorf Trade Fair developed this special theme in cooperation with the Food and Agricul-ture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the supporting associations of the interpack. In addition to addressing the issues of sustainability and the assumption of ecological responsibility, the interpack will also focus on economic topics, effi-cient processes and cost optimisation in packaging. In this context, Meypack has developed an innova-tive end-packaging machine able to process even more types of primary packaging and formats on one single machine, leading to a faster return on investment.

packaging diversity in the austrian state of Styria

For Ennstal Milch KG in Stainach, Austria, Meypack designed a VP 501 SW 60 TM continuous motion wrap-around case packer/shrink-film wrapper that will be presented at this year’s interpack for the first time. After the fair, the machine will pack round

“CartoCans” made of coated cardboard.

interpack 2011:Meypack presents new,combined wrap-around case packer/shrink-film wrapperthe financial crisis seems to have been overcome when one observes the considerably heightened interest in exhibiting at this year’s interpack 2011 in düsseldorf. it is expected that national and international companies – representing industries such as food and beverages, sweets and confectionaries, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, non-food consumer products as well as industrial goods – will fill the 19 exhibition halls on the trade fair grounds.

Ennstal Milch KG employs about 150 people in its blue cheese dairy Gröbming and its camembert dairy and creamery Stainach. The company pro-duces cheese and dairy products with highly modern machines and sells these products throughout Europe. Ennstal Milch KG produces both its own brand products as well as products for other manu-facturers as a co-packer. In 2010, this Austrian com-pany processed 68.7 million litres of milk. Upholding high quality standards and complying with modern safety and quality certification guidelines such as the International Food Standard, IFS “Higher Level” or ISO 9002, the company guarantees the high qual-ity expectations of its partners and customers.

With the new machine on display at Meypack’s stand A30 in hall 14 at this year’s interpack from May 12th to 18th, 2011, the company can end-package its prod-ucts both in wrap-around cases as well as in trays with or without film. In addition, the machine can process pure multipacks, meaning that individual products pass through the packing machine in either one lane or two and are then wrapped in film on the downstream shrink wrapper.

When packing the cans as multipacks, the machine’s lower pressing chain splits apart. A motorized flat top chain conveyor moves upward automatically to the transport level. The machine is equipped with an upstream, pressure-free, gentle lane dividing system to distribute the incoming, single file cans into up to six lanes.

To enable easier opening of the film packs, the machine is equipped with an “Easy Open” perfora-tion unit. The film perforation, carried out before the pack reaches the cutting unit, has two rows of perforation. They are created by a double rotating perforation cutter and are placed at the desired position on the pack. Furthermore, the machine is equipped with an innovative shrink tunnel featur-ing an adjustable ventilation system and a sliding side panel with integrated air outlets. This machine system delivers an optimal shrink appearance from all sides, even when executed in double lanes.

with new efficient machines – from the interpack in the spring through to the autumn trade fair season 2011

Meypack will be sporting a new stand concept but still following its tried and true strategy at the interpack 2011. The company is focusing on innovation and efficient solutions, demonstrated by the machine for Ennstal Milch KG. The machine will be presented live in action at the trade fair stand. In addition to the interpack 2011 in Düsseldorf, the Brau Beviale in Nuremburg is one of the fixed dates on the trade fair agenda of the Westphalian packaging machine specialist.

Visit us at the interpack 2011:

hall 14stand a30

meypack Verpackungssystemtechnik gmbh

industriestraße 3D-48301 nottuln-appelhülsen

tel. +49 (0) 2509 - 940fax +49 (0) 2509 - 948190

[email protected]

Ennstal Milch KG employs about 150 people in its blue cheese dairy Gröbming and its camembert dairy

and creamery Stainach, both in Austria. The company produces

cheese and dairy products, selling these throughout Europe. Ennstal Milch KG produces both

its own brand products as well as products for other manufacturers

as a co�packer.

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Since January 2011, Reinhold Meyer has been on board bol-stering Meypack’s sales team as the regional sales manager for the southern German region. This 46 year old’s “home base” lies between Stuttgart and Ulm. From there, he attends to the needs of Meypack’s customers on site, including ser-vice, spare parts procurement, machine maintenance and modernisation. In addition, Reinhold Meyer also generates new contacts and acquires new customers in this region. As a mechanical engineer, he is a specialist with technical exper-tise as well as years of project experience – from acquisition, assessment of customer requirements, project execution and final acceptance.

In May 2010, Stephan Frieling began work-ing at Meypack in the area of mechanical engineering for customised packaging machine solutions. The trained mechanical engineer brings first-class know-how with him, particularly in conveyor technology.

In the area of machine control, Eduard Unruh has been strengthening the design team since April 2010. This engineer is responsible for the area of machine control and possesses extensive knowledge of the hardware and software planning for tailor-made machine systems. At Meypack, he looks after machine controls for customised packaging solutions and bag closing machines.

The kompackt wishes all new colleagues a good, successful start at Meypack.

the 5s method

1. seiri: remove unnecessary items from your working area!

2. seiton: organise the remaining items!

3. seiso: keep your working area clean!

4. seiketsu: Make cleanliness and order your personal goal!

5. shitsuke: Make 5S a habit by setting standards!

The necessity to undertake an optimisa-tion program resulted from the increased demands created to a significant degree by the large projects for multinational companies. Here especially, successful project execution requires adherence to schedules, quality management and flexibility in the event of sudden custom-er requests for modification. Meypack is being supported in the execution of this optimisation program by Carsten Hieby, management consultant with many years of experience in optimising production and supply chains. His main focus lies in optimising processes, in-creasing productivity, project manage-ment as well as change management.

During the first phase of the project, the aim was to prevent any wastage in production. To achieve this, the 5S Method – a core element of the Toyota production system – was followed. It prescribes a five step method to re-plan and improve workplaces and procedures, making them clean, safe and standard-ised. After just eight weeks, significant improvements were visible with respect to layout, cleanliness and order. The second phase focused on introducing a new software-supported planning process for all customer orders, making it possible to recognize any potential bottlenecks in engineering, materials management, production and installa-tion and undertake the necessary mea-sures to prevent them.

kompackt spoke with Carsten Hieby about the optimisation of the produc-tion at Meypack, the implementation of the 5S Method and the first improve-

ments in schedule management. The interview took place in February during the second project phase.

You’ve been at Meypack for around three months. How has the project been received by the employees?Very well. So far, around 50 employees have participated in the workshops. From the beginning, the participants have been open to new ideas and methods and have demonstrated mutual respect. Another plus: The team is self-confident and creative. Many kinds of suggestions for improvement were brought up and discussed within the team and have helped us.

Making the good even betterunder the motto “Mey-way”, Meypack is getting its production and logistic processes fit for efficient further growth. the program is comprised of two phases. its goal is to optimise the processes in materials management and production, avoid wasting time and capital, thereby achieving a significant increase in productivity in the value-added-chain.

pliers and are extremely “selective.” For Meypack this means: Offering excellent, tailor-made technical solutions at a fair price, reliably executing all projects on schedule and providing fast and flexible after-sales service.

The first project phase concentrated on the introduction of the 5S Method from the Toyota production system. Please briefly describe how you approached this task at Meypack. The recognised problem areas should be addressed where the greatest added value is created – in production and material management. Each of the four workshops we started lasted just under a week and began with a detailed introduction in the 5S methodology. The next step was to clear the entire work-ing area of all unnecessary materials, equipment, tools, containers, cupboards etc. Based on joint layout planning, the area of each unit was re-designed and all areas made visibly recognisable with floor markings. For the information of visitors and staff, information boards were hung, practical storage units installed for indi-vidual parts and components, and safety apparatus optimised. During 10 minute morning meetings and monthly 5S audit tours through the work-ing areas, adherence to the agreed upon rules and cleanliness are monitored and continuously improved.

What is involved in the second phase under the motto “adherence to schedules?” What are the tasks and goals of this pro-ject phase? In contrast to large scale manufacturers, every order is in a certain way unique for a customised machine manufacturer. Due to the complexity of the various

Team playnew co-workers strengthen the sales and engineering departments at Meypack

eduard unruhreinhold meyer stephan frieling

tasks and the long manufacturing phases, a string of unanticipated disruptions can take place. This requires careful plan-ning in advance, especially with respect to personnel resources, materials and assembly areas so that the customer can be provided with realistic delivery dates. Given that the scope and complexity of the business has increased enormously, Meypack plans to utilise a software-sup-ported planning program. This tool will provide all people involved with com-plete transparency regarding the status of the ongoing projects. It will also enable the planned tasks to be quickly checked via simulation to see if they can indeed be completed on time.

What savings potential and productiv-ity growth are possible, in your opinion, with this program? Exact quantitative prognoses are very dif-ficult to make at this early stage. However, based on experience I would venture to say: We have very favourable conditions, such as a high level of employee skills and motivation as well as significant potential for adding value. I am convinced: Meypack can look forward to enjoying a bright future.

Mr Hieby, thank you very much for speaking with us today.

carsten hieby,management consultant

Japanese characters for kaizen = “change for the better”

Meypack is a medium-sized compa-ny from Westphalia, yet has customers around the world. What competencies do large corporations in particular expect from a supplier like Meypack?Meypack’s customers are in fact the global players in the food and beverage indus-tries, such as Coca-Cola, Mars, Carlsberg, Unilever and Kraft Foods. They are mar-ket leaders for good reason: Professionally organised, excellently staffed, equipped with market power, and electronically connected worldwide. These companies are very familiar with their potential sup-

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new headings, new contents, new design – the kompackt 1/2011 sports a fresh, new look and offers even more information over a total of 36 pages.

kompackt – the next generation

One thing is certain: The new kompackt, the customer magazine from Meypack, is more comprehensive. Over a total of 36 pages, Meypack reports about trends and innovations, markets and current projects. As part of this new format, new categories have been created and will provide a recognisable structure for fu-ture issues as well.

Changes have also been made in terms of the magazine’s contents. The kompackt no longer just reports about projects and technological innovations but also on countries and markets in which Mey-pack is active, about people and societies

to which Meypack has direct contact or indirect contact via its worldwide net-work of representatives. Dialogue is the magic word behind the new concept of the Meypack kompackt. Dialogue, as it is practiced today by internationally active and extremely well-connected companies

in every corner of the world. The focus of our interest is of course you, our readers. And to help us identify and address the right topics in the future, you will find a short survey in this issue. We would be very pleased if you would take part in completing it.

to coincide with with the interpack 2011, Meypack is launching a completely new website. at www.meypack.de, customers from around the world will be able to have access to the current machine series, customer services and news from Meypack.

Meypack’s previous website was already a good six years old. During this time span a lot has happened, not just technologically but especially in terms of the range of products and services offered by Meypack, and a sig-nificant transformation has occurred. The company’s new internet presence encompasses products and series as well as customer services, not just depicting them in words and photos

Well connected

but also in small videos and photo series. Furthermore, all information sheets on the various machine types, project references, the product catalogue plus the issues of the customer magazine “kompackt” can be downloaded as PDF files or perused online as e-books. The website will be further developed to become a central information and communica-tion platform, not only for customers

and interested parties but also for em-ployees and representatives.

The website is accessible immediately in German and English at www.meypack.de

Dates 2011

October 11th - 13th, 2011 Powtech 2011 Nuremberg, Germany Hall 5, Stand 5-220

November 9th - 11th, 2011 Brau Beviale 2011 Nuremberg, Germany

your opinion is important to us

the kompackt has been published with a new look, new headings and contents.

does it appeal to you? we would like to know what you think. tell us what you like and what we

can improve. you can simply email us your thoughts and comments at [email protected],

with “a more appealing kompackt” in the subject line or fill out the survey on our website at

www.meypack.de/en/a_more_appealing_kompackt/

Meypack representative France:

MS emballagesZac de paris nord ii214, allée des erablesb.p. 5411795950 roissy cdgFrance

tel. +33 (0) [email protected]

Meypack representative Middle east:

altronix Solutionscenter Makatib hadissabloc b – 9th Floorpo box 55-474doraLebanon


Meypack representative Malaysia:

Sen Jin Sdn. bhd.no. 10-gM Jalan pJS 10/Subang indah, Selangor darul ehsan46000 petalingMalaysia


Meypack has maintained contact to MS Emballages for many years. Therefore, it was just a matter of time until the official cooperation in the French market became a fact at the end of 2010. MS Emballages is based in Roissy, on the outskirts of Paris, and has specialised in selling and servic-ing packaging machines and complete bottling lines for a long period of time already. “We have divided France into four sales areas, assigning each with an area sales manager responsible for the sales activities as well as the service and spare parts supply,” explained Patrick Legras, Director of MS Emballages. Since 2010, all of Meypack’s projects in France have been supported and coordinated in person by MS Emballages. The company also has experienced service technicians who are being gradually trained by Meypack to provide effective support to Meypack’s customer service on location. At the Emballage trade fair in Paris in Novem-ber 2010, Meypack joined MS Emballages at their trade fair stand with the goal of establishing a long-term, successful, active presence in the French market.

With Sen Jin, based in Petaling, Malaysia, Meypack has gained a partner for Malay-sia and Singapore to intensify its endeav-our of expanding its business in the South-east Asian region. For many years, Sen Jin has been very successful as a represen-tative for high-quality packaging machine manufacturers. The company was found-ed back in 1985. Today, Sen Jin carries out project planning, sales and marketing as well as the importation of the machines and systems it represents. Sen Jin’s per-sonally trained service technicians round out the representative’s service program by providing fast and reliable local sup-port. The company is very successful in a number of different branches of indus-try, such as food and beverage, pastries and confectionaries, dairy products and pharmaceuticals. Meypack is more than convinced that by winning Sen Jin as a cooperative partner, it will make a signifi-cant contribution to Meypack’s successful business activity in the Southeast Asian region over the long term.

The trading and engineering company AltroniX Solutions has been Meypack’s new partner for the sale and service of Meypack machines in the Middle East for two years already. AltroniX not only sup-ports sales and customer service but also plans and designs complex, customised packaging solutions in addition to com-plete packaging and filling lines. Thus, the scope of AltroniX’s activities extends well beyond that of a typical trading company. The company has set a goal to become Meypack’s strategic partner in the beverage, food and non-food industries in the Middle East by developing, overseeing and servicing long term projects. After a short period, AltroniX was attending to the markets in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Yemen. AltroniX maintains offices in Beirut, Riyadh and Dubai. “With the technical expertise and the clear strategy AltroniX posseses, Meypack is extremely well-positioned with them as an engineering partner in the Middle East,” noted Klaus M. Vogel, Export Sales Director of Meypack.

Active support from

France

AnAnchor in

Southeast Asia

Partnership in the

Middle East


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