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COMPANY NEWS

Constantia Flexibles buys majority Clariant, Merck and SABIC to
stake in Russia’s TT-print develop laser-marking technology

ustrian packaging supplier Constantia Flexibles lariant is set to develop laser-marking technology
Ahas signed a deal to purchase a majority stake in Cand materials in collaboration with pigment supplier
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its pharmaceutical division. TT-print founder Ruslan polyethene, including low-density polyethene (LDPE)
Chuev said: “The reasons for TT-print’s growth the last and linear low-density polyethene (LLDPE) packaging
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and it will also supply its polymers. Merck will focus on
providing laser-sensitive Iriotec pigments and marking
expertise. Clariant will offer the additive masterbatch
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Additive Masterbatches Laser global product manager
Chun-Yip Pang said: “There is growing demand for
clean, high-quality recycled PE, and while recycling
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as our commitment to stay ahead of industry standards a number of challenges that need to be overcome.
and continually improve our technological solutions. “This collaboration is focused on eliminating the
“The acquisition is just a logical step towards an equally printing ink used for tracking, shelf-life, bar codes
successful future.” The company recently completed and other variable information that must be placed
the construction and validation of cleanroom facilities on almost any package on the market. Less ink means
through an initiative started by Ruslan Chuev to achieve less contamination when it comes to recycling.” The
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standard at the EU level. To achieve the standard, the the process are permanent and resistant to water,
company demonstrated key operational steps, including
goods handling, slitting of raw materials and printing,
using various packaging solutions for pharmaceutical
products in a clean area.

Constantia Flexibles pharmaceutical executive vice-
president Pierre-Henri Bruchon said: “By implementing
this concept for Constantia TT, we have become pioneers
in the Russian market. “Together with the long-term
experience in the field of flexible packaging, our
dedication to clean and stable production conditions
makes us the perfect partner to pharmaceutical producers oil, grease or fatty foods and are suitable for mono-
in Russia, as well as in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, who OD\HU ÀOP RU D ODVHU WUDQVSDUHQW VXUIDFH OD\HU ,Q -XO\
aim to protect their life-saving products.” Constantia Clariant’s Healthcare Packaging unit expanded its
Flexibles offers a range of sustainable packaging solutions Cuddalore facility in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
to various international and local companies across the The company also signed an agreement to sell its
consumer goods and pharmaceutical industries. The Healthcare Packaging business to an Arsenal Capital
company currently operates two production facilities in 3DUWQHUV DIÀOLDWH IRU &+) P P GXULQJ WKH
Russia, including Constantia TT and Constantia Kuban. same month.

25 October 2019 Plastics News