Industry experts lead talks in brand-new forum

Specialist plastics research consultancy AMI is inviting companies from the plastics caps and closure industry to the first Plastic Closure Innovations 2013 conference, scheduled on April 23-25 at the Maritim Hotel, in Cologne, Germany.

The conference will provide the forum for leading brand owners and fillers, closures producers, packaging manufacturers, designers and suppliersto learn about and debate the latest developments in the plastics caps and closures industry, with a particular focus on adding value and optimising results across the supply chain. The conference is sponsored by HRS Multitech and ColorMatrix, and with support from table-top exhibitors.

GCS will discuss intuitive tamper evidence solutions designed for Nestlé Waters products. Menshen will introduce new dosing solutions, whilst Weener Plastik will pinpoint the importance of precise dosing through valve closures. Fluid dispensing innovations for homecare products will be announced by MWV, whilst Rexam Healthcare's presentation will focus on multidose dispensing for pharmaceuticals.

The conference will stress the significance of the cooperation in the supply chain. Reckitt Benckiser will talk about their requirements in delivering innovation in the hygiene segments. The machinery suppliers will come forward and explain their processing technology advancements. Engel, Schoettli and Husky will discuss innovative concept changes in closure moulding. Sacmi and Test running, chaussures, montres cardio gps et habits sports