Laser perforation

Rofin Baasel Lasertech from Germany invented the laser perforation method using a multiplexer solution 28 years ago. To perforate cigarette tipping paper with a laser is still more expensive than for example electrostatic perforation in terms of initial investment cost. However it is extremely efficient, productive and flexible. This guarantees a return on investment within a short time.

Although it is still a niche market with a few other companies offering replica systems, Rofin Baasel is constantly improving their systems and product portfolio.

NTRM detection

The latest addition to Hauni’s family of sensors is actually another existing product that developers have turned into something very advanced indeed. The original had not taken long to top a sales figure of 2,400, rapidly setting a standard throughout the cigarette industry.

Hauni Premium Parts

Hauni Premium Parts are now available in a bigger range featuring wearing parts and spares designed using innovative technologies and top-grade materials.

These parts consistently meet the set criteria: quality, functionality and better-than-ever durability.

Acquisition of SODIM SAS

Germany

With the acquisition of SODIM from Imperial Tobacco Group PLC, Hauni Maschinenbau AG extends its product portfolio to include metrology and measurement systems for the tobacco industry, which means that, in addition to existing online systems, the company can now also offer offline measuring and analysis instruments for the cigarette and filter maker sector.

SODIM has been integrated into Hauni Maschinenbau AG with immediate effect and will be marketed under the Hauni logo. The company will remain a legal entity.

Filter advantage

UK

Filtrona Filter Products, a leading independent supplier of innovative specialist filters to the tobacco industry, is developing a new range of filters that offer cigarette manufacturers innovative technological and design-based solutions to reduce the overall cost of a cigarette. The aptly-named Advantage range currently includes a new carbon filter, called Smooth Core, and the Randomly Orientated Acetate filter (ROA), with more new filters already under development and due to be added in the coming months.

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