Package Manufacturers & Printers Package for Success Presented by Paul Nieuwenstein Farnell Packaging Limited, Dartmouth NS

About Farnell Packaging Who We Are Flexible Packaging manufacturer located in Dartmouth, NS In business for over 50 years since 1961 ISO 9001:2008 certified HACCP/PACSecure certified Employ 185 full-time staff Operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

About Farnell Packaging What We Do Manufacture leading-edge flexible packaging materials Extrude clear and coloured polyethylene films for conversion into bags and rollstock Print up to 8 colours in 4 colour process and Pantone and 7 colour opaltone process print Various laminated films structures Specialized packaging Cryovac polyolefin and polyethylene shrink films Cast co-extruded palletwrap Provide guidance with related equipment solutions

Sample Review What’s New? Trends? Options? Stand up pouches Handle bags with closures (zipper, velcro, etc.) Expanded gamet printing (Opaltone) High-Definition printing plates Resealable lidding films (e.g. cheese containers, cookie bags)

Getting Started Initial Steps – Preparation and Checklist What type of product do you want to package? Food grade or non-food? How will it be packaged – using bags or rollstock? Is it frozen or dry, etc.? How many packages do you need for your initial order? Are there any regulatory considerations? Type and size of bag and gauge of plastic needed? Automatic filling equipment? – if so, provide specifications Quantities – minimum orders vs. larger run economics Design considerations - number of colours, size? Quotation – allow 1 day, if scope of work is clear

Ordering Process Next Steps Initial placement of order - submit PO# to begin process Allow up to 3 weeks for initial credit application review Prepaid orders can expedite this process for rush deliveries Supply artwork to printer Printer’s proof created and supplied to customer Printer’s proof reviewed and approved by customer Once approved, plate materials are ordered Production of bags - allow 4-6 weeks Shipping of bags or rollstock to customer

Production Process Printing Plates A photopolymer printing plate is used to transfer ink onto plastic film A different plate is required for each colour in your design In pre-press, artwork is adjusted to include ink bleeds and other tolerance requirements of flexographic printing Once these adjustments have been approved printing plates are then ordered Printing plate viewed at 200x

Production Process Printing Dielines A dieline is an outline used to show the artwork designer the live printable area on a bag or a rollstock impression. It will also point out areas where test is not recommended (e.g. In the tie off and seal areas) A dieline can be provided to you art designer once the package size has been confirmed. In some cases, a standard dieline may be available which can expedite the process (e.g. 5 lb potato bag) look for die line

Film Extrusion Your Film is Custom Made to Order

Production Process Resin Adding and Blending Plastic resin pellets, colour concentrates and other additives are blended to ensure that desired film properties are achieved

Production Process Blown Film Extrusion Molten film is extruded, cooled and then wound onto rolls in the size and specification required by the customer Break these photos out and lighten some of the pictures

Production Process Rolled Film Rolled film being prepared for printing and/or further processing

Production Process Final Step in Manufacturing the Film Extruded flattened bubble being slit into Sheeting Gussetted tubing can be made into Bags on Rolls

Production Process Recycled Pellets Any out of specification film can be re-pelletized and re-used

Production Process Ready to Print! Printing dieline was created, or existing one was chosen Prepress - artwork was completed and approved Printing Plates were created Film is manufactured while plates are being produced Now we’re ready for Printing to begin

Printing Options 6 Colour Stack Press

Printing Options 8 Colour W & H Central Impression Presses

Additional Options Lamination and Winding Options Laminator Slitter/ Rewinder

Finishing Process Bag Converting Machines

Finishing Process Finished Bags – On Wickets

Finishing Process Bag Sealing Bottom seal or side-weld options

Ready for Shipping Loading the Truck!

Summary Steps to a Successful Process Understand your needs Explore and discuss options with your printer Allow 1 business day for quotation, if scope of work is clear Allow 4-6 weeks for production, from time of approval of printer’s proof to shipment of your finished product

Package Manufacturers & Printers Package for Success Presented by Paul Nieuwenstein Farnell Packaging Limited, Dartmouth NS