Sustainability is currently a high priority in the development of new products in the packaging sector. Manufacturers and suppliers are responding by incorporating state-of-the-art technologies and environmentally friendly cushioning materials, outer packaging and the establishment of (reusable) recycling systems. In addition, the trend towards the individualisation of packaging remains dominant. Industry representatives will emphasise this by presenting their latest solutions at LogiMAT 2024 in Stuttgart.
Intelligent solutions for the current requirements in shipping production - this is what manufacturers in the packaging and packaging machinery sector will be presenting at LogiMAT 2024. Under the trade fair motto „SHAPING CHANGE TOGETHER - Sustainability - AI - Ergonomics“, exhibitors from the packaging sector will be presenting their latest product developments for efficient and sustainable shipping production. The majority of exhibitors will continue to focus their product range on secondary packaging for small parts and batch size 1. In addition, the trend towards the individualisation of packaging and the corresponding tailoring of packaging systems will continue to dominate. In view of market requirements, the topic of sustainability is also a high priority in product development. The sustainability aspects of the new products presented at LogiMAT include, in particular, the materials used for protective and filling materials, outer packaging and load carriers as well as the establishment of (reusable) recycling systems.
„Sustainability with a high volume of mail order business requires the avoidance of plastic as far as possible, appropriate package sizes with as little unused volume as possible and packaging material that can be easily recycled,“ summarises LogiMAT Exhibition Director Michael Ruchty from Munich trade fair organiser EUROEXPO Messe- und Kongress-GmbH. „Producers, retailers and service providers must adapt to the corresponding pressure from their customers and integrate new solutions into their shipping processes. The international exhibitors at LogiMAT in Hall 4 will provide a comprehensive overview of the options available for this.“
Packaging solution with system sewing machine
In the East Entrance area, several exhibitors will be demonstrating the wide range of solution options offered by packaging manufacturers and packaging technology companies. This starts with industrially manufactured, customised industrial packaging made of wood for major international customers. With a requirement of around 500 crates per month, they can control the production and delivery of industrial packaging themselves with a direct IT connection to the manufacturer. Another exhibitor will be presenting new packaging solutions made of honeycomb cardboard. In addition, a semi-automatic packaging machine for dispatch in standard paper bags will be presented as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional film packaging. The packaging machine processes customised bag sizes, branded bags and various paper qualities. Preparation of the bags, automatic address labelling and automatic opening and closing of the bag are carried out in a coordinated process. A system sewing machine closes the envelope automatically.
The exhibitors in Hall 4 will be presenting new developments in the area of the classic load carrier, the container, which often forms the basis for reusable cycles. A new, compressed intralogistics container combines the design advantages of a rigid miniload container with the logistical benefits of a collapsible container. The container series was specially developed for use in miniload and shuttle systems. Special feature: The volume of the container can be reduced by 70 per cent to save space during storage and transport. The compressed container is erected fully automatically for use in the miniload and becomes a rigid miniload container. Another innovation on show in Hall 4 is a reusable, repairable and ultimately recyclable Mobile Transport System (MTS). The reusable container consists of at least 70 per cent recycled plastics and is intended to replace classic pallet solutions as well as conventional mesh boxes and disposable packaging made of cardboard or film. A new dolly base for the storage and transport of segregated goods in various container types, for loose goods in a bulk goods sleeve and for mixed goods will also be on display in Hall 4. The roll container system is designed for goods of different characteristics within a supply chain. The tare weight and footprint of the load carrier should enable it to be used in all vehicle types, even in smaller Sprinter vans.
Modular combination machines with case erector and case sealer
Striking new developments can also be discovered among the packaging machines. For example, a filling and sealing machine for e-commerce applications that processes up to 100 bag packs per hour will be exhibited. Label print dispensers for separate labels or thermal transfer printers for direct printing on the bag are integrated into the machine. The pouch length can be customised to the products to be packaged so that no material is wasted with the perfect size. The machine can process tubular film, bags from the roll and paper as packaging material. Another packaging machine on display combines a multi-size case erector and a case sealer with height reduction. Both modules can be used as stand-alone or as a standardised packaging station. A sustainable, water-activated adhesive tape technology is offered as a sealing strip. In addition, a new automated, customised packaging solution will be shown in Hall 4 in a live demonstration of a complete operational process set-up. With a throughput of 600 packages per hour, the system is designed to provide a customised, erected carton with the underside already glued every six seconds.
Other innovations include the use of hot melt adhesive solutions. They will be presented for customised cartons and envelopes that are precisely tailored to the products to be packaged. Another area of application is stacked goods during transport on pallets, which can be stabilised using hotmelts without plastic film, according to the manufacturer. When it comes to filling materials, there are several alternatives to plastic air cushions, expanded polystyrene flakes or crumpled paper to discover. Various sustainable padding cushions made from old cardboard boxes will be presented. Large customers can also order machines for producing their own packaging padding. In addition, several manufacturers will be presenting innovative, sustainable bubble wrap made from up to 100 per cent recycled paper.
Source: EUROEXPO
