Just-in-time: fast, flexible and hygienic production

The new inline technology for form, fill and seal equipment with P’AUER labels integrates the labelling directly, and reduces the manufacture to one single production process. If several different types of product are involved, the IML labels can be changed in a matter of seconds – without stopping the production. With IML in the deep-drawing process, the pack is decorated inline and individually during the manufacture. With decoration that is applied only by heat, without adhesives, it is possible to meet the most stringent hygienic requirements. At present, production capacity of more than 25,000 units per hour is possible.

Saving of time and reduction of costs included

The revolutionary procedure is especially interesting for marketing professionals, not only in regard to design of the packaging, broader label functionality and just-in-time production. Thanks to the improved wall stability and rigiditydue to the IML labels, packs in future can be produced with thinner foil material. Because undecorated parts no longer have to be stored and production is carried out inline, the logistics are simplified and flexible manufacture is speeded up. This results in an overall saving of time in the manufacturing process and significantly lower production costs.

New opportunities for new markets

In view of the new technological possibilities, it is conceivable that disposable coffee beakers could bear the advertising of the suppliers of the coffee or that polypropylene party plates could be given a clever, smart decor. Wherever the new inline technology and IML labels are used, already today it is certain that the deep-drawing process is going to become considerably more attractive.