EuroWire January 2017

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More Davis-Standard machines on the way

INDONESIAN film producer PT Kencar Sukses Investama is expanding its presence in the Southeast Asian film market by adding two more Davis-Standard cast film machines to its facility in Sidoarjo, Indonesia. This brings its total to four Davis-Standard machines in just over five years. It has introduced several innovative food-packaging films to the region, accounting for a rapid growth rate and strong customer base. Kencar was the first company in Southeast Asia to introduce five-layer CPP films, and with the additional Davis-Standard machines will become the first with six-layer capabilities. This will enable it to support markets for high barrier CPP as well as CPE films that offer better thickness uniformity and clarity than comparable blown films. Kencar president Eddy Soelayman said: “The Southeast Asia flexible packaging market is growing at more than eight per cent per year and Kencar has outpaced that growth by more than 50 per cent. We see a transition in the CPP market from commodity to high-performance films that have superior barrier, metal adhesion, gloss and heat seal properties. “We are currently producing five-layer CPP films with heat seal properties like CPE with excellent gloss and metal adhesion. With the new machines we can take that a step further by producing CPP films with unique barrier properties

▲ ▲ PT Kencar Sukses Investama is expanding its presence in the Southeast Asian film market by adding two more Davis-Standard cast filmmachines

films with higher surface treatment retention, better metal adhesion and improved oxygen and water vapour barrier properties, all critical in flexible packaging. “Davis-Standard has been excellent in providing creative solutions for the unique films we continue to introduce to the market,” added Mr Soelayman. “They have a good understanding of polymer processing and know-how to transform our vision into final products.” Davis-Standard LLC – USA Website : www.davis-standard.com

that allow converters to down gauge and reduce conversion steps to save cost.” The Davis-Standard cast film machines will be higher speed versions of the original two. Both machines will feature next-generation DSB® barrier screws to handle Kencar’s diverse range of materials and film applications. Feedblock and die technology will accommodate up to seven distinct layers in a structure. The “ironing” roll will be included on the winder for consistent roll conformity. Kencar appreciates Davis-Standard’s proven technology, which produces

Hectic time for Wire and Plastic with China, India and USA trips

Wire and Plastic Machinery has recently taken part in three major wire and cable trade shows. Rahul Sachdev and Erik Macs were on hand for the four-day wire China exhibition in Shanghai, China, as part of the North American Pavilion. Mr Sachdev was also representing the Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers Association (WCISA) as immediate past president and, along with executive director Mike McNulty, assisted incoming president Drew Richards of Richards-Apex with his ceremonial duties. A large group of people visited the stand to discuss the nuances of used and rebuilt machinery. The International Wire and Cable Symposium was held the following week in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, and primarily highlighted the optical fibre and datacomms processingmachinery inventory. Rick Narang, Greg Malcervelli, Erik Macs and Denis Godin handled the discussions with the steady stream of existing and new customers through the booth. Wire and Cable India was held in Mumbai, India, with Rahul Sachdev and David Forber working the booth, entertaining new and returning customers. Wire and Plastic Machinery Corp has also been very active in the purchase of new inventory to fill its existing warehouse space. Equipment is being offered for immediate sale. Wire & PlasticMachinery Corp – USA Website : www.wireandplastic.com

▲ ▲ Wire and Plastic Machinery’s Rahul Sachdev and David Forber at Wire and Cable India

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