Plastics Caps and Closures

Platinum Sponsor

Adding Value Through Innovation

FOBOHA, based in Germany, is a leading tool maker focused on high efficient tooling solutions with multiple cavities for the packaging industry. In last 35 years FOBOHA has played an important role in shaping the development of the injection molding process. With the development of the Stack Turning Technology, the Cube Technology and Twin Cube Technology, FOBOHA has opened the multi-material technology to the high volume market. These tooling solutions are dedicated to produce added value products along with less production cost.

With close to 300 successfully installed systems, the stack turning technology and the cube technology have become an industry standard for the production of high volume and premium plastic products.

A unique product design of a closure using more than one material opens many options in order to increase shelf identification, shelf life, and helps to create anti-counterfeit packages. FOBOHA is able to build high efficient tooling solutions for such an approach, and offers the early involvement to the development process of such products.

With the Twin Cube Technology, FOBOHA has successfully introduced a technology that allows the user to mold different plastic parts and to assemble the molded parts in one injection molding system. Disc Top Closures and Sports Closures are typical examples for this technology. Lower investment, higher output, and better product quality are the key factors for the success of this technology.

FOBOHA is a member of the Adval Tech Group, which is listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange.

Gold Sponsors

Kortec's three-layer preform technology combines PET or OPP with the latest barrier and oxygen scavenging resins. The finished multilayer container can offer far superior gas barrier performance over a monolayer container, thus providing superior shelf life of the product. Typical applications that benefit from this process are natural fruit juices and tea, tomato-based sauces, small carbonated soft drinks and beer.

COMPLETE LINES FOR BEVERAGE & PACKAGING INDUSTRY

For decades, SACMI’s strategy in all its lines of business has been to supply special solutions tailored to customers’ requirements, in order to maximise returns on investment for both individual machines and complete "turnkey" systems. How does SACMI achieve all this in the Beverage & Packaging industry? With teams of specialists and in-depth analyses of its customer requirements. There is an ideal process for each product, including several phases: by developing each one of these phases, SACMI is able to supply suitable solutions both for individual items and for global processing systems. SACMI’s proposals range from beverage preparation to container production, and from filling to closing and labelling all the way to final packaging operations.

With more than 40 years of experience in polyolefins and using our unique Borstar® technology, Borealis focuses on providing plastic materials to the infrastructure, automotive and advanced packaging markets across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Our production facilities, innovation centres and service centres work with customers in more than 120 countries provide materials that make essential contribution to society and sustainable development. We live by our four values of Responsible, Respect, Exceed and Nimblicity^TM - a value we created as an expression of what makes us different. Borealis is a leading supplier of innovative solutions for the caps and closures industry. Our customer-driven approach to innovation coupled with our polymer design capabilities and exclusive technologies, such as Borealis Nucleation Technology (BNT), allow us to offer timely, value-creating products that meet the needs of this rapidly evolving sector. From simple everyday products that make life easier to step-changing technological developments, Borealis is leading the way.

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) is headquartered in Riyadh and ranks among the world’s market leaders in the production of polyethylene, polypropylene and other advanced thermoplastics, glycols, methanol and fertilizers.

Our motto ‘Sharing our futures’ expresses exactly how we are running business: The challenges of our clients are our challenges. SABIC invests strongly in long-term partnerships, working side-by-side with customers to develop tailor-made solutions that meet the high standards demanded by consumers. We are committed to your success!

For nearly 30 years, SABIC has consistently provided competitive solutions to the caps and closures industry. Our established polymer portfolio supports the latest innovations and meets the challenging needs of this rapidly evolving industry. We help our customers outshine their competitors when it comes to key differentiators like conversion efficiency, eye-catching aesthetics and value for money.

GABRIEL-CHEMIE Group is specialised in the colouring and refining of plastics. The company was founded in 1950 and is tody one of the leading masterbatch producers in Europe.

The independent, privately owned group has its headquarters in Gumpoldskirchen/Austria, subsidiaries in Switzerland, Great Britain, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Russia and a joint venture in Germany. Further locations for the production of additive and colour masterbatches are planned.

The annual group turnover of 72.5 million Euros is achieved with 429 employees. 75% of Gabriel-Chemie's annual production is designated for the European market.

GABRIEL-CHEMIE Group's product portfolio is based around two product brands:
MAXITHEN® - our product series based on polymer specific carrier materials.
UNIMAX® - our product series based on universal carrier formulations.

GABRIEL-CHEMIE Groups's locations are networked and have access to a constantly growing database containing thousands of recipes. Many customer requests can therefore be answered immediately.

LyondellBasell Industries is one of the world’s largest polymers, petrochemicals and fuels companies. We are the global leader in polyolefins technology, production and marketing; a pioneer in propylene oxide and derivatives; and a significant producer of fuels and refined products, including biofuels. Through research and development, LyondellBasell develops innovative materials and technologies that deliver exceptional customer value and products that improve quality of life for people around the world.

Kortec is the world's largest supplier of turnkey co-injection systems to the plastics and packaging industries. The company's systems are used throughout the world to produce high-barrier multilayer containers featuring three-layer construction that optimises clarity and strength while maximising the shelf life of the end-use products.