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Plastform packs more punchwith state-of-the-art extruderA new multi-layer extruder <strong>is</strong> being installed at Plastform – aninvestment that will give the company the most technologicallyadvanced sheet extrusion line of its type in AfricaAmachine that boasts thelatest European sheetextrusion technology was keyto Plastform’s strategic planto achieve world-class status in everyaspect of the business while enhancingand expanding the company’s penetrationwith their ex<strong>is</strong>ting customer base.That’s according to nationalsales manager Gavin Coppin, whosays that the acqu<strong>is</strong>ition willsubstantially enhance Plastform’scost-competitive positioning. Themultipack market share currentlystands at approximately 60% of allyoghurt sold, while form, fill and seal(FFS) multipacks have experienceddouble-digit growth over the past10 years.‘We knew that sheet supply for FFSequipment was the answer to deliveringhigher value to our ex<strong>is</strong>ting client base.Furthermore, the acqu<strong>is</strong>ition enabled usto accelerate progress of our formingdepartment’s Light Weighting initiativeto provide more packaging for less,’explains Gavin.FFS multipacks were introducedto southern Africa by Danone inearly 2000 and it wasn’t longbefore the other two major dairies,Parmalat and Dairybelle, followedsuit. In 2002 Plastform developed afour- and six-pack multipack whichwas used successfully by several ofthe smaller independent dairies.Th<strong>is</strong> line <strong>is</strong> currently being comm<strong>is</strong>sionedand <strong>is</strong> expected to deliver the first reelsof FFS sheeting in early May.6ASTRAPAK NEWS
East Rand Plastics produceswinning water tableWhen the East Rand Plasticsteam learnt that a Springsbasedcompany had beendeclared the best watertable at the Striders 32km road racefor the past six years, they took up thechallenge to win the votes of the 2 000-odd runners and scoop the covetedOas<strong>is</strong> trophy.Willie Canon and Frikkie du Toit tookcharge, organ<strong>is</strong>ing bright orangeGarbie T-shirts and colourful mohawkwigs for the helpers, and Garbiebanners, gazebos and bins dotted theroad. Chr<strong>is</strong>ta Wilmers ensured a friendlyGarbie supporter stood watch over thepassing crowds. With music pumpingand free peaks and b<strong>is</strong>cuits flowing, therunners were sufficiently impressed tovote Garbie their favourite water tableat the end of the race and the EastRand Plastics team went home withthe trophy.Well done to everyone for the heartyeffort and a great morning of fun. Andhere’s to defending the title next year!Organ<strong>is</strong>er Willie Canon and Chr<strong>is</strong>ta Wilmers’ Garbieman delighted passing runners.Astrapakcontinues tosupporteducationMarcom Plastics in Pretoriarecently hosted a v<strong>is</strong>it of 60post-matric students fromthe National Tooling InitiativeProgramme. The programme, run throughthe Department of Trade and Industry, aimsto boost the number of people embarkingon tool-and-die-making apprenticeships.ASTRAPAK NEWS 7
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