16 BULKDISTRIBUTOR Industrial Packaging May / June 2018
16 BULKDISTRIBUTOR Industrial Packaging May / June 2018
Werit launches NUTRIline food grade IBC
To complement its Grade A BRC Accreditation , Werit has launched the NUTRIline IBC which is expected to be a popular choice among customers in the food industry . Manufactured from virgin , food grade polymer , the new IBC range is fitted with Werit ’ s piston valve which offers up to 400 percent less leakage with recurring use compared to competitive products . The optional trumpet style piston valve has 80 percent greater flow rates than the standard piston valve allowing for faster liquid extraction , especially higher viscous products . For greater food security the NUTRIline has a tamper evident tag for the piston valve cap and an aluminium seal over the valve which provides protection from outside influences . Regarding the lid , its dust cap also has a similar tamper evident tag and there is a choice of enhanced venting options for the neck opening allowing product to be discharged through the valve at similar rate to if the lid had been more and more importantly , reducing the risk of product contamination . What ’ s more , hygiene is optimised on all Werit IBCs including the NUTRIline due to the vertical bar construction on the cage which does not allow accumulation of moisture or dirt and therefore is far less likely to enable the build-up of bacterial deposits or the on-set of corrosion . The risk of contamination can be further reduced if a customer chooses a plastic or combi pallet base to replace the entry level wooden pallet base . “ Hygiene is a very important issue for the food industry and the new NUTRIline has been developed specifically with food safety at its heart ,” stated Jason Waywell , national sales manager at Werit UK . “ We are convinced that many companies that are using IBCs with this demanding area are using products that simply don ’ t deliver the necessary reassurances this sector needs . This new product from Werit looks at the risks across all of the supply chain and encompasses features that mitigate against .” www . whywerit . co . uk
The NUTRIline has a tamper evident tag for the piston valve cap and an aluminium seal over the valve which provides protection from outside influences
Schoeller stacks them up
Schoeller Allibert says its Combo Fructus series represents a completely new concept in the IBC market for liquid handling . The company states that it is safe , stronger and more durable . Its double wall structure enables a 1,500 kg unit load , a stacking load of 8,000 kg ( 4 on 1 ) and dynamic load of 3,200 kg . One of the main improvements is the easy to clean design from base to lid . Combo Fructus offers improved handling and labour savings . It can be easily erected and folded by one operator , strong three skids base and anti-slip plugs reinforce safety . The range includes three heights to meet the needs of various applications : CF 280 for refrigerated sea freight ; CF 300 for sea freight ; CF 315 for road and rail transport . The folding ratio is up to 73 percent , seven folded Combos piled in a standard truck for reduced logistics costs and lower emissions . At the end of its long service life , the Combo Fructus can be fully recycled and raw material reused . “ With our rich history of designing and developing containers for over 40 years , we listened to the market and believe we have taken care of the concerns regarding plastic returnable containers ,” said Bob Albright , vice president sales & marketing for Schoeller Allibert — USA . “ We simplified , strengthened and streamlined the container
NCG has acquired a 51 percent stake in Noreko AS
Mauser acquisition Mauser
USA has bought the manufacturing assets of
MaschioPack North America of Atlanta , GA .
This acquisition provides Mauser the opportunity to expand its North American intermediate bulk container ( IBC ) footprint , as well as supply additional manufacturing support for its reconditioning affiliate , National Container Group ( NCG ). Mauser will continue to supply former MaschioPack customers from the Atlanta location while investing in the facility to align it with other Mauser products . “ We are excited to expand our presence in the Southeastern US market ,” remarked Glenn Frommer , president and CEO of Mauser USA . “ This acquisition provides us the opportunity to service our North American customers more effectively while at the same time , welcoming new customers into our family .” “ IBCs and reconditioned packaging are the two fastest growing segments within the industrial packaging industry ,” stated Jeff DeLiberty , director of new markets and business development . “ These assets will not only serve as a critical part of Mauser ’ s growth
The Combo Fructus has a double wall structure enabling a 1,500 kg unit load and stacking load of 8,000 kg
to respond to the rigorous demands . We are very enthusiastic to introduce this container as the market has been anticipating an answer to many of the questions for quite a while .” www . schoellerallibert . com
strategy in North America but will also provide the necessary support for NCG as the reconditioning industry continues to expand .” In February NCG acquired a 51 percent stake in Noreko AS . The newly established joint venture will grow NCG ’ s geographical presence to Scandinavia . Named as NCG-Noreko AS in Norway and NCG-Noreko AB in Sweden , the two Noreko companies will become fully integrated members of the NCG network in the EMEA region . The Mauser unit now has a total of 14 reconditioning sites operating across Europe . Building on more than 20 years of experience in the reconditioning business each , both joint venture partners will join forces to offer IBC washing , re-bottling and laundry services as well as HDPE recycling services to the Scandinavian market . NCG-Noreko will also be responsible for all recollection services for empty IBCs in the region . Both partners will profit from the combined sales strength of Noreko and Mauser in Scandinavia . www . mausergroup . com