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PRODUCT NEWS

HP and Karlville introduces Sonoco introduces EnviroFlex
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paradigm with a one-day pouch production process portfolio. EnviroFlex PE can be used for various retail
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live demonstration at Labelexpo of the HP Indigo Digital
Pouch Factory concept, HP Indigo and Karlville showcased
stand-up and three-side-seal pouch making, using HP
Indigo printing, Pack Ready laminating and slitting, and
Karlville pouch-making. Compared to traditional methods,
HP based production can be accomplished in a single
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produce short run jobs. Alon Bar-Shany, general manager,
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production, providing converters with high-value business confectioneries, dry or dehydrated foods, sweet and
opportunities to deliver faster turnaround and improved savoury snacks and more. The packaging carries the
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presses to deliver immediate time to market and off at local retail outlets. Sonoco global consumer
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packaging space. Pack Ready offers the opportunity to to our diverse portfolio of EnviroSense packaging
diversify and change mentality to laminate, slit and pouch options. “EnviroFlex PE is another step toward meeting

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easy-to-recycle.” EnviroFlex PE laminates are suitable
for operations on both vertical and horizontal form
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packaging is available as pre-made pouches or in a
range of barrier options. It can also be integrated
with zipper closures. EnviroFlex PE also complies
with Federal Trade Commission (FTS) regulations and
the EnviroSense standard for packaging optimisation.
The company announced the development of a new
sustainable packaging initiative EnviroSense earlier
in one day,” said John Price, Karlville president. The this month. In a statement, Sonoco said: “Recognising
Karlville Pack Ready thermal laminator, optimized for HP the critical importance of protecting our planet
Indigo ElectroInks, creates a robust bond strength allowing for future generations, EnviroSense represents
for slitting and pouching immediately after lamination. Sonoco’s guiding philosophy behind a new portfolio of
The solution is suitable for a wide range of packaging packaging solutions designed to meet a rigorous set of
applications. sustainability criteria.”

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