Aptar Food + Beverage At Drinktec 2022: Sustainability, Performance, Innovation

Aptar Food + Beverage, a global leader in consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in drinktec, the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry, which will take place from September 12-16 at Messe München, Germany. The company will showcase its latest closure solutions for dispensing beverages and other liquid products, from pouring to squeezing solutions, as well as new tethered closures in compliance with the upcoming European directive regulation for single-use plastics. We will also feature an innovative approach to the future of smart beverage containers that demonstrate Aptar’s heritage of innovation and dedication to improving the performance and sustainability of beverage packaging, driving more adoption of recyclability and reusability. A planned unveiling of Aptar’s recently launched Food + Beverage new brand identity, “Create, Collaborate, Innovate,” is one more way for Aptar Food + Beverage to demonstrate the company’s passion and commitment to help companies achieve their bold environmental targets, while striving to create a more circular economy and make a positive impact in the life of consumers around the world.

“We are looking forward to participating in drinktec 2022 and promoting multiple breakthrough solutions including Rocket, the next generation sport cap, our full line of closures for beverages, as well as a sneak peek at some prototypes that are set to create new ways of handling and protecting products,” said Arthur Lenoir, Product Marketing Director EMEA – Food + Beverage at Aptar. “We’re delighted to be able to get together again in person at this important industry event. Aptar Food + Beverage is an industry leader in innovation, well known for helping customers revolutionize their packaging with superior performance, convenience, and safety, but we can’t talk about innovation without sustainability, which will be a focus for us at the show.” Aptar will demonstrate its commitment to sustainability by showing new innovations such as tethering, linerless, and recyclable valve solutions; certifications such as ISCC+, partnerships with PureCycle, REBO, MIWA, and others; and active collaboration with key organizations such as RecyClass, WRAP, APR, and WBCSD. “Designing for sustainability, incorporating more recyclable and reusable products, and reducing the use of conventional, fossil-based, resins are important parts of our strategy,” added Lenoir.

Rocket to the Future of Tethered Solutions
At the show, Aptar will feature its next-generation Rocket sports cap, a tethered solution that redefines the standard for non-detachable, tamper evident visibility, featuring a wide opening angle for drinking comfort. Rocket is fully compliant with the upcoming European directive regarding tethered closures for single-use plastics scheduled to take effect in mid-2024.

SimpliCycle Recyclable Valve – Sustainability and High-Performance
As the industry leader in providing flow control dispensing solutions for more than 25 years, Aptar’s SimpliCycle recyclable valve is driving sustainability to the forefront of packaging innovation. Made from a low-density material, the valve floats in the recycling tanks, allowing it to be easily separated from the PET stream, and then recycled right along with the PP/PE stream. When assembled into an Aptar closure, the SimpliCycle TPE valve provides a fully recyclable and high-performance solution for use with PET, PE, or PP containers. SimpliCycle was recently honored to be awarded the best CSR/Sustainability initiative in 2021 by World Food Innovation Awards and in 2022 received the prestigious 2022 WorldStar Global Packaging Award for packaging innovation.

Breakthrough Concepts & New Solutions
Aptar Food + Beverage will also showcase new concepts for pouring liquid beverages, including a prototype of the new Blue EVO Cap, as well as solutions for dispensing beverages in an inverted pouch format. “As a leader in dispensing solutions, Aptar is committed to improving the overall recyclability of plastic packaging and is dedicated to helping brands achieve their bold environmental goals with high-performance solutions, while making a positive impact in the lives of consumers and on our planet,” Lenoir noted. “Visitors to our stand at drinktec will see this approach reflected in the products and concepts we will feature at the show.”

Looking Ahead to the Future of Smart Drinkware
Lenoir also reports that as part of its dedication to partnering, the company joined forces with REBO, contributing its expertise in flip-top closures, sustainability and innovation to the partnership. REBO manufactured the first smart water bottle that is not only reusable but also features a hydration tracker to help users optimize performance and track their water intake via a linked smartphone app, as well as a light on the bottle, designed to help consumers increase water consumption by reminding them to drink. “We will be showing the REBO smart water bottle at the show,” Lenoir said, “as a demonstration not only of the future of reusable beverage solutions, but also to reflect our initiative and commitment to work with a broad range of brands and manufacturers to improve the industry’s sustainability position. This also demonstrates our expertise in leading projects that promote cross-pollination with other Aptar segments, as well as with external partners. We see these two approaches, recyclability and reusability, going hand-in-hand in the future, depending on what the brands and consumers are looking for, and we are excited to partner with brands so that, together, we can create a much more sustainable future for all.”

During drinktec, visitors to the Aptar stand will have an opportunity to participate in a daily drawing to receive a REBO smart water bottle.

Aptar will be located at Hall C5 Stand 308 during the show. For more information about Aptar products and solutions for the beverage and other industries, visit www.Aptar.com/food-beverage/.

Zahoransky Introduces Expanded Management Team In India

Sathyapriya Balakrishnan is the first woman to join the Top Management Circle

ZAHORANSKY’s subsidiary in Coimbatore/India is being run by a new dual management team since March 1, 2022: Sathyapriya Balakrishnan, who has been at this location since 2017 and was previously Managing Director Reinhard Schnurr’s deputy, will be the first woman to join the ZAHORANSKY Group’s top management. As Managing Director, she will be responsible for ZAHORANSKY Moulds & Machines Pvt. Ltd. in Coimbatore. Balakrishnan and Schnurr will share joint responsibility for the Indian location, which focuses on mold making and machine assembly. Sathyapriya Balakrishnan says: “I’m very pleased to be part of the ZAHORANSKY Management Circle and am especially excited about the new challenges and opportunities this position will bring.”

In addition to her enthusiasm for the job, Sathyapriya Balakrishnan brings all the necessary qualifications to her new role. Along with her degrees such as a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Sales and Marketing, and International Project Management Association (IPMA), she also has a strong knowledge of the industry. She can also draw on specific industry experience from her previous roles as Deputy Managing Director, Project Manager, ZAHORANSKY Lean Administration (ZLA) Coordinator, and Supply Chain Manager.

India Manufacturing Show: 5th Edition
MSME Aerospace and Defense Expo
Inauguration of Curtain Raiser May 7, 20222 Hotel Taj Yeshwantpur

Laghu Ugyog Bharati-Karnaraka in Association with IMS Foundation is hosting a three-day 5th Edition of India Manfacturing Show 2022 scheduled for third week of September 2022 at BIEC in Bangalore. Ministry of Defence and Government of Karnataka have extended their support for India ManufacturingShow 2022.

In view of this IMS Foundation, is organising a Curtain Raiser event of India Manufacturing Show 2022 on May 7, 2022 at 10.30 am at Hotel Taj Yeshwantpur, Aura Hall Bangalore.

Shri. Narayan Rane, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for MSME, Government of India has consented to inaugurate the Curtain Raiser along with Dr. Murugesh Nirani, Hon’ble Minister for Large and Medium Industries, Gok, Shri. MTB Nagaraj, Hon’ble Minister for Small Scale Industries Gok and Dr. E.V. Ramana Reddy, IAS, ACS to Government, Commerce and Industries Department, Gok.

India Manufacturing Show (IMS) is the country’s premier trade fair for Organizations from the Manufacturing, Engineering and related sectors.

The key focus sectors of the 5th Edition are on five different verticals all related to Aerospace, Defence
and General Engineering segments vis-à-vis:
1. Aerospace and Defence
2. Automation, Robotics and Drones
3. Electricals and Electronics
4. General Engineering
5. Energy Environment and EV Transportation.

IMS Foundation has already hosted five sectoral conferences to build traction and also to create awareness to the 5th Edition of India Manufacturing Show being held on September 15, 16, 17, 2022 at BIEC, Bangalore.

The three-day expo spread over 20,000 m2will be the largest exhibition for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises in Aerospace and Defence industry. IMS 2022 will provided opportunity to MSMEs from diverse Industry sectors like Auto Industry, Industrial Engineering, Electronics and Automation etc. IMS 2022 will also host Vendor Development Program, B2B meetings and Workshops. The event will be supported by overseas as well as leading Industry bodies of India.

The Fifth Edition will see over 500 exhibitors 20,000 business delegates and 150 experts addressing conference and workshops and VDPs. The participants in the event will include leaders from large defence global and Indian OEMs, Defence PSUs and Ordinance Factories as well as DRDO Labs.

IMS also plants to hold Consular and Diplomates Conclave in Bangalore and New Delhi.

Road Shows for inviting participation to the Expo in Major metros including Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Gandhinagar are underway. Three have already been held in Guwahati, Jodhpur and Delhi.

Interactive Meetings with five selected sectors with respective Trade and Business Association across the country are also planned.

Discussion with Industry and Trade Bodies representative in major industrial corridors of different States, especially Gujarat, UP, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, MP, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Maharashtra,
Punjab is ongoing.

Top Business Defence and Aerospace organisations like SIATI, SIDM, ADS, AIAI, ARAI, AIMA, AIMO, SME Chamber of India, Solar Energy of India, BRICS, Aerospace Industry Association of Tamil Nadu have evinced keen interest in participating in the expo.

Meetings for participation with Defence and Aerospace Government bodies such as DRDO, ISRO, HAL,ADA, Ordinance Factory, ADE, BEL, BHEL, BEML have also extended their support to the Expos. Webcast sessions with top International Aerospace companies in the world such as Boeing, Airbase, Lockheed Martin, Rolls Royce, Dassault Aviation, Bombardier, Bae Systems, GE are being held regularly.

The earlier four editions in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2017 were all a grand success as it was steering by Industry stalwarts including Anand Mahindra, Sajjan Jindal, Vikram Kirloskar and Ramadas. The participating companies at the expo had hugely benefits. Even this year the focus area that of Aerospace and Defence and also related segments are very vigorously promoted by Government of India under the Atmanirbhar Bharat where Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modiji’s objective is to achieve atleast 30-40 percent indigenization component.