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I would like to mention one important innovation in particular. Last year, together with our German film manufacturer, we heavily invested in the further development of a machine that produces ready-made bags on a roll. The unique aspect about this machine is that it processes fully automated tubular film in one go into bags on a roll with an opening on one side. These bags on a roll, or SpeedBags®, work very quickly when packing. Until now, an extra operation is required to get the bags on a roll. Because we have succeeded in removing the air from the bag in an automated process, we do not have to fold the produced bags first and put them in a box before they can be placed on a roll. We have also made an interesting video about this. This video shows the entire process. From granulate, to film and finally the end product: SpeedBags®

The film is made by extrusion. Extrusion is making a huge plastic balloon from melted granulate by means of blowing, which, after cooling, is rolled up like film. There are several film producers worldwide that do this. These film producers will soon be able to add more value and integrate it into the customer chain with the Audion converter. After all, they can now offer a finished packaging product on rolls, in almost all sizes.

In addition, these producers can deliver more locally, which benefits speed and independence. Another USP is that although there are manufacturers who now supply a similar product, they are mainly focused on large quantities (> 1,000,000 bags per order).

Our ambition is to deploy this converter in many more locations in the world. Especially for customers who are looking for competitive prices, fast delivery times and high delivery reliability per order, even with smaller quantities. We are currently in talks with several partners and would like to further develop the machine with these partners in the near future.

This also ties in well with our broader vision that we are increasingly moving towards as-a-service business models. We deliver a comprehensive packaging solution, from material to machine, as-a-service, of course. Our customers pay a price per package, which consists of components such as the machine, maintenance, service and packaging.

Using a converter is also interesting for really large packers, because it enables them to provide for their own packaging needs. Independence, continuity and speed are important business aspects that are thus guaranteed.

In addition to film packaging, the Audion converter also makes it possible to make packaging with other materials, such as a combination of film and paper or paper packaging on a roll.