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Integrated Packaging Group (IPG) is pleased to announce the exchange of contracts to acquire the business and assets of Amcor Flexibles, Kewdale WA (AFK).
Both Integrated Packaging Group and Amcor Flexibles Australasia are bound by a confidentiality agreement, which does not allow them to reveal the financial terms of the acquisition.
The acquisition reinforces IPG’s growth strategy via both the procurement of established businesses in the Materials Handling and Crop Packaging markets as well as the upgrade and expansion of existing IPG facilities in Melbourne and Auckland.
The business will remain trading as Integrated Packaging.
We will continue to market AFK brands such as Jackwrap Blown, Premium Cast and Premium Plus Cast films. Integrated Packaging welcomes the opportunity to market the Lantech range of machines from the USA.
The acquisition will be effective on completion of the sale, which is expected end of July 2008. However as part of the sale, Amcor Flexibles Australasia will continue to provide certain services to IPG for a period of time. This is being done to allow the seamless transition of these services to the IPG.
All AFK employees will be offered employment by IPG.
Initially the key focus will be on the integration and transition of business. After completion, the only immediate significant change will be relocating sales, distribution and warehousing functions to one site in each state.
IPG has a 100 day plan which is designed to focus on completing a seamless integration of the businesses. We will spend significant time initially engaging with customers, employees and suppliers to form an ongoing strategy for the business.
The Amcor name and brand will remain the property of Amcor Ltd.
Integrated Packaging Group’s new position will enable further development of more innovative, cost effective and environmentally beneficial solutions for our customers in Australia, New Zealand, and other global markets such as Asia and North America. It also gives us access to broader technology, new market segments and provides an excellent platform for future expansion of the business which ultimately serves to better satisfy both IPG and AFK customers.
Suppliers and customers should conduct business with both companies in the usual manner until they are otherwise notified. This includes paying bills and placing orders.
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27.04.07 NEW Ventilated Stretch Film from IP
ExCELL Air is the latest generation of ventilated stretch film from Integrated Packaging, adding to its leading range of stretch wrapping films and equipment.
Perforated with aerating holes, this ventilated stretch film is design for palletising products that require air circulation and transpiration. Because of its perforated film structure, the ventilated stretch film allows quicker cooling and drying of palletised goods and applies just as easy as normal stretch film with greater load stability.
ExCELL Air ventilated stretch film prevents the formation of internal condensation on your valuable products, allows better cooling, quicker freezing and maximum ventilation.
The film is ideal for hot palletised products that need to avoid condensation such as soft drink, beer, canned food, pet foods and pharmaceuticals. The ventilated stretch film is also ideal for chilled or deep frozen products that require fast cooling after palletisation.
With a strong holding force offering ideal pallet stability, Excell Air ventilated stretch film ensures a constant temperature is maintained to avoid overheating goods.
Excell Air ventilated stretch film is manufactured with 100% polyethylene, making it easy to recycle and dispense of after use, and is available in hand and machine applications.
It is also available in pre-stretched film offering health and safety benefits as well as greater production efficiencies.
E: customer_service@ipstretch.com
Ph: 1300 479 727
25.09.07 New Look & New Stretch Wrapping Film
Integrated Packaging and Integrated Machinery, Australia’s largest manufacturing specialist of stretch film wrap and equipment have recently launched their new look websites.
The sites feature up to date news, product information and brochures as well as company details and links to the Integrated Packaging Group subsidiaries.
Integrated Machinery showcase their popular Excell range of semi and automatic stretch wrapping equipment plus their fully automatic and custom made wrapping machines. Integrated Packaging display all products from their industrial and agricultural stretch film range with key stretch film differences, product specifications and contact details.
Rob Archibald, General Manager Sales & Marketing, felt that the business was not accurately reflected in the previous websites. ‘We are at the forefront of technology with many of our stretch film and machinery products,’ he said. ‘Our new websites are now a reflection of this and they are a much better tool for visitors wanting to know more about our products.’
In line with this contemporary approach, Integrated Packaging has also been working on a next generation stretch film designed to maximise productivity specifically for fully automated machine users. This film is of a lower gauge than conventional stretch film, offering cost effectiveness, yet has proven (with substantial data) to retain if not improve on the strength properties of the film.
‘This product will be another world first for Integrated Packaging’, Archibald says. ‘It will not only benefit our customers but it will raise the bar for the whole market in terms of quality and performance.’
The next generation film is currently being trialed in the marketplace with targeted high volume/fully auto users. With the testing data showing excellent results it’s likely to be highly successful for Integrated Packaging and its customers.
For more information contact Integrated Packaging on 1300 IP WRAP or email customer_service@ipstretch.com or visit the new websites at www.ipstretch.com or www.imaust.com.au
 
08.12.06 - IP’s NEW Excell 4 Stretch Wrap Machine
• Features: Operated from forklift with automatic wrap system.
• Benefits: Reduces risk of muscle strain and injury, runs any stretch film and increases pallet wrapping productivity.
The Ex-Cell 4 is an automatic, remote control run stretch wrap system. It is used for pallet wrapping to secure and ensure load stability. Operated from a forklift and transportable, this clever unit takes any stretch film and completes the whole wrap cycle in three steps.
The soft start turn table has a two tonne capacity with an extended column to wrap up to 2.7M high. The machine adjusts at the top and bottom and its built in photo eye detects various pallet heights.
This model runs off a single phase power supply and automatically pauses for film break or run out. It also features easy to read controls and easy to access service components, requiring minimal maintenance.
Offering variable carriage and turn table speed, it comes with the option of conveyor to reduce double handling, as it uses on less forklift compared to a single turn table system. This increases pallets wrapped per hour improving plant flow and productivity, while saving floor space and reducing product damage.
The Ex-Cell 4 model joins Integrated Packaging’s Ex-Cell machinery range, which are all available in various applications and can be designed and installed to suit any need and budget.
E: customer_service@ipstretch.com
Ph: 1300 479 727
1.12.2006 - New & Improved Excell Pre-Stretched Film
Integrated Packaging, Australia’s largest stretch film manufacturers have further improved their revolutionary pre-stretched wrapping film.
Excell Pre-Stretched Film is manufactured to improve productivity and to enhance workplace safety via easier handling and fast wrapping techniques.
It can be used instead of conventional film to wrap pallets and other valuable loads.
Proven to produce better results for your business, Ex-cell’s light rolls, easy stretch properties and walk forward wrapping techniques reduce OH&S issues like muscle strain and injury.
Ex-Cell also uses less film which produces less waste, saving costs and the environment.
This pre-stretched film is suitable to use in any industry, for any pallet wrapping purpose in either hand or machine application.
As it is a blown stretch film, rather than a cast film Excell has greater strength to secure loads. It weighs 50% less than conventional film and requires only 7kgs of tension, as opposed to conventional film’s 15kgs, reducing the operator’s effort by around 50%.
As such, it minimises injuries like muscle and back strain and is suitable for any operator, male or female. It also ensures operators don’t trip over as it wraps walking forward rather than backward.
By being pre-stretched operators only have to apply an extra 10% stretch, which is 40% less than conventional film. This light weight and user friendly film increases the number of pallets wrapped and, as it uses less film overall, it achieves the minimum cost per pallet wrapped. It offers a higher tear resistance and greater cling as well as improved scanning properties.
Ex-Cell is available in a wide variety of lengths, widths, gauges and colours to suit just about any stretch film application.
For the ultimate stretch wrapping performance, let your business Ex-Cell!
E: customer_service@ipstretch.com
Ph: 1300 479 727
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