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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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Korean RTL: Low Cost, Low Tar and Low Nic Solution

By Heneage Mitchell South Korean company Tae-A was established as privately-owned company in 1972. Since that time, Tae-A has been the only reconstituted tobacco paper manufacturer in Korea.“Tae-A’s production history started when we purchased a license and technology package from Kimberly-Clark in 1976,” according to K.Y Lee of Tae-A. “Since then, Tae-A has been the only reconstituted tobacco supplier to KT&G in Korea.”

Tobacco & Public Health: Time to Move On?

By: Chris Crawley It will surprise some in the public health community, but originally the tobacco industry never intended to harm its customers with a new product: manufactured cigarettes. Why would it? It didn’t occur to the fledgling cigarette business that smoking cigarettes may be harmful. On the contrary when cigarettes were first produced they were considered a great idea. They were smaller, much more convenient and easier to carry than cigars. The packaging was novel. What wasn’t to like? They entirely suited a modern world on the move.

Factory Focus Q2 10

Laser perforation

NTRM detection

Hauni Premium Parts

Acquisition of SODIM SAS

Filter advantage

Printed Edition

Our Newsletter

Quarter 1, 2012

Hot Topics

Korean RTL: Low Cost, Low Tar and Low Nic Solution

Tobacco & Public Health: Time to Move On?

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