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Michael Dossor, group general man- ager at Result Group, says the new technology is a “game changer for ter- tiary carton labelling”.
He says Result is always on the lookout for innovative solutions to add to its port- folio, so it was a clear choice when Herma developed the new system.
VALUED PARTNERS
“Herma has been a long-term, valued partner of ours. For over a decade, we have proudly distributed Herma labelling machines and self-adhesive materials in Australia. The innovative Herma InNo- Liner System is the result of Herma’s pioneering work and many years of advancement in multi-layer technology for adhesive material production com- bined with the machine division who produces the applicator,” Dossor says.
Hanes Australasia, which owns sev- eral Australian brands including Bonds, Sheridan, Champion and Bras N Things, was an early adopter of the solution and is implementing the new Herma linerless technology as part of its 2025 global sustainability goals. Hanes origi- nally installed two Herma InNo Liner machines at its Melbourne distribution centre, followed by a new order for mul- tiple units recently.
COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE
“Hanes Australasia is committed to a more sustainable future and has set ambi- tious goals to achieve zero waste across our operations by 2025. The implementa- tion of Herma labelling equipment in our distribution centre reflects this commit- ment to more sustainable practices and our leadership in implementing innova- tive solutions,” says Sebastian Siccita, general manager – logistics and opera- tions Hanes Australasia.
Siccita says, “The Herma labelling equipment proved to be an effective solution where we have seen a reduc- tion of over two tonnes of waste and has provided valuable insights into the potential for further innovations in sus- tainable technology.”
“Herma is a leading label technology manufacturer in Germany, specialis- ing in the entire field of self-adhesive technology. But what Herma’s team has accomplished in the last few years in the field of sustainability with InNo lin- ers cannot be compared with any other product,” Dossor says.
“Many companies have tried and failed to master linerless labelling and none have mastered linerless sili- con free, but Herma succeeded; they
mastered and introduced the most sus- tainable solution in a labelling,” he adds. “We’re proud to be in a position where we can support sustainability in the logistics and distribution space in any industry in ways never available before.” Dossor explains that with the Herma InNo liner, each label is printed uniquely for its use case in supply chain man- agement, to be scanned and diverted in warehouses, shipping or supply chain.
We have seen a reduction of over two tonnes of waste and [the system] has provided valuable insights into the potential for further innovations in sustainable technology.
SEBASTIAN SICCITA, HANES AUSTRALASIA
Barcodes are currently being printed. The system uses traditional direct ther- mal or thermal transfer printers that are industry standard today.
“If necessary, this could be expanded to include 2D codes to cover any advanced supply chain requirement or standard. Consumer QR codes and traceability for real-time supply chain movement and tracking could be added,” he says.
Recognised as a finalist in the 2023 AIP PIDA Awards, and already clocking up successes with local manufacturers, it’s fair to say the industry is taking note of the Herma InNO liner system. ■
Main: Linerless labelling: reducing landfill waste
Above left: PIDA 2023 Finalist in both sustainability and labelling categories.
Above right: Linerless rolls offer savings of up to 50 per cent.
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LABELS & LABELLING
Herma: Benefits of InNo Liner
• No liner waste, thus no waste disposal costs
• Lower transport volume and weight, reducing CO2 emissions
• More material on each roll, so fewer roll changes
• Less material consumption (no label feed or waste stripping)
• No issues with torn backing paper, there is none
• Ability to produce variable label lengths
• Free from silicone and any other additives
• More material on each
roll, reducing warehousing space