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Adhesive Solutions for the

Food and Consumer Goods Industry

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 Food and consumer goods

Reliable at top speeds

Optimum adhesive solutions for the food and consumer goods industry.

Hardly any other sector is characterised by such fast pace like the food and consumer goods industry. Manu-
facturing and packaging processes have to be just as fast and flexible as spontaneously as the consumer goods
are purchased. In rapidly developing markets like this one, specialised partners are essential to facilitate superior
products with a packaging that also sets the article apart from the competition.

Packaging industry meet increasing demands. Especially in the case of fast moving consumer
goods, a functional and high-quality packaging with a superior appear-
Everyday consumer products such as food, toiletries and cleaners are fast ance can be a decisive factor in whether a product is bought or not. This is
moving consumer goods (FMCG) that are bought frequently and sponta- particularly true for packaging with a high emotional experience factor, like
neously, and which are quickly replaced again on store shelves. The high confectionery packaging. In food packaging processes, the requirements
turnover rate of these products is matched by the speed in the packaging are generally even significantly higher. In addition to facilitating an attrac-
process. They are characterised by short cycle times in highly efficient tive appearance and easy handling, the packaging also has to protect the
processes, flexible format changeovers for the fast production of a mul- product. Cases of mineral oil migration into food, especially from recycled
titude of different products, and short-term design modifications to meet paper packaging, have marked the food industry. Therefore, food safety
the zeitgeist of the times. The latest trend of open packaging, for instance, is a major concern, and suitable solutions, such as reliable barrier layers,
facilitates a better view of the product and draws the customers’ attention are needed.
to the article at the point of sale. High-quality packaging solutions have to

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The many different challenges can be tackled only in cooperation with competent
partners with the necessary expertise and understanding of the industry. Jowat
supports processors with innovative, tried and proven adhesive solutions and a
comprehensive advisory service for the entire value chain in the food and consum-
er goods industry – with the permanent objective of facilitating perfect packaging
solutions and efficient processes.

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Food and consumer goods

Solutions for the entire process chain

Manufacturing, packing, transport.

Jowat supports the production of packaging materials and the packing process with innovative adhesives for the entire
value chain in the packaging industry.

Adhesives for efficient packaging processes

Tailor-made adhesives play a major role in ensuring reliable packaging Modern and powerful adhesives from Jowat provide a permanent and se-
processes. From the erecting and closing of primary and secondary pack- cure bond even at highest manufacturing speeds, facilitate an attractive
aging like bags, folding cases, trays or wrap-arounds, to the application appearance of the packaging, and play a major role in tackling current
of caps and straws, labelling, special applications with demanding sub- challenges such as energy efficiency, sustainability, and food safety. Jo-
strates, and to anti-slip coatings for securing loads – special adhesive wat supports processors with a competent advisory service and assis-
products can lead to considerably improved packaging materials and pro- tance in all matters related to the different bonding applications.
cesses.

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 PACKAGING PROCESS

Primary packaging Secondary packaging Transport safety

Folding Boxes Paper packaging Cases Trays Anti-slip coating

Erecting, closing Paper wrappers Erecting, closing Erecting

Beverage cartons Labelling Wrap-arounds Shelf-ready packaging

CAP application, Inline labelling Erecting, closing Erecting, closing

attaching straws

Bags

Adhesives used to bond the packaging of sensitive goods,

for instance baby food, tea, or chocolate, have to meet
Bag manufacturing and sealing
special demands. This requires greatest care and expertise
on mandrel wheel packaging in their development. Jowat supplies tailor-made solutions
units for many applications in the food industry.

Modern adhesives based on renewable raw materials are a

The prevention of mineral oil migration into the packaged priority for products currently developed by Jowat. Special Adhesives used to secure loads during transport impress
goods is a major concern in the packaging industry. consideration is given to ensure that the used raw materials with major benefits. In addition to bonding, they also function
Jowat supplies modern hot melt and dispersion adhesives for are not only renewable but also from reputable sources and as an anti-slip coating or spacing bead to protect the goods
the demanding process of bonding recycled and virgin fibre have an optimised ecological footprint. So-called low-temp during transport and storage.
substrates with barrier coatings. hot melt adhesives also contribute to a sustainable use of re-
sources. Lower processing temperatures reduce the energy
consumption and have a positive effect on workplace safety
and environment.

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 Food and consumer goods

Safely packaged
Packaging food without altering its flavour.

Food safety plays an major role in packaging processes. About every second packaging manufactured around the
globe comes into contact with food. Compliance with food contact regulations also depends on the adhesive. Jowat
provides optimum solutions consisting of tailor-made PO hot melt adhesives and a competent advisory service to meet
the high requirements.

Food safety odourless adhesives, Jowat uses only raw materials of superior quality in
the formulation of the PO hot melt adhesives, which are used for instance
Since the enterprise’s early years, food safety has always been a key to wrap sweets or chocolate. To support processors in their compliance
priority in the development of Jowat adhesives. From choosing raw ma- effort, the adhesives specialist also provides results from MOSH/MOAH
terials, to meeting regulatory guidelines and supporting customers in tests and NIAS analyses in which the adhesive has been tested for non-in-
matters related to food contact regulations. Many PO hot melt adhesives tentionally added substances.
from the Jowat-Toptherm® series and EVA hot melt adhesives from the
Jowatherm® series are approved for food packaging according to strict Mineral oil contamination in food is a hot topic in the packaging industry.
legal requirements. The powerful adhesives have been established in de- The focus is on food packaging made from recycled printed paper as one
manding packaging processes around the world for many years due to of the main sources for the migration of mineral oil components. Howev-
characteristics which are adapted optimally to these applications – short er, there are also other factors in the production process, which can be
setting times, a sharp cut-off, high yield, and clean processing. To achieve a source of contamination apart from printing ink ingredients. Functional

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barrier layers for packaging made from recycled cardboard are in many
cases absolutely essential, and there are a multitude of different barrier
systems available on the market to prevent the migration of mineral oil from
the packaging material into the food. When bonding such substrates with a
mineral oil barrier, processors can count on the benefits of Jowat-Topther-
m®adhesives and a comprehensive expertise.
Jowat supplies best-fitting and efficient solutions for all applications in the
packaging processes of the food and consumer goods industry.

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 Food and consumer goods

Powerful and flexible

High-performance adhesives for end-of-line processes.

Highly efficient processes, food safety, frequently changing designs: The requirements for packaging materials and
processes are extremely complex. Whether the bonding of paper wrappers, folding boxes, cases, or trays - high-per-
formance adhesives support processors in all applications.

Requirements for the packaging materials and processes in the food and
consumer goods industry are constantly increasing. The variety of dif-
ferent surfaces and formats is virtually unlimited, permanently rising ex-
pectations regarding efficiency have led to ever-shorter process cycles,
and sustainability objectives are becoming more ambitious as well. This
demands a deep understanding of the specific challenges in packaging
applications and high-performance adhesives with optimally adapted
characteristics. Whether for the complex erecting and closing procedure
of cardboard cases, or for the permanent and secure bonding of paper
wrappers – Jowat supplies best-fitting adhesive solutions.

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 Food and consumer goods

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Folding boxes Paper wrappers

High yield and clean processing, excellent adhesion and fast setting – Paper wrappers for sweets or ream wraps of office paper put very spe-
powerful hot melt adhesives are essential for the smooth erecting and cial demands on the bonding process. Due to the very thin substrate, the
closing of folding boxes. Primary packaging has to be bonded extremely adhesive has to be applied at a temperature as low as possible. Other-
fast even in unfavourable pressing conditions. In food packaging process- wise, the heat could melt the surface of the chocolate, changing its ap-
es, another major focus is food safety. In addition to the general process pearance. In addition, the materials used for paper wrappers and ream
and regulatory requirements for the adhesive, many special applications wraps are often difficult to bond, requiring an adhesive with an optimum
need individual solutions. Bonding tea boxes, for instance, is coupled with adhesion to the substrate. Jowat has been active in this field for many
some unique challenges. Due to the essential oils in the tea, for instance years and supplies a range of tailor-made adhesives developed espe-
bergamot oil, migration from the inside is here also an issue as well as mi- cially for this application and approved according to food contact regula-
gration from the outside. Due to the solvent-like properties of bergamot oil, tions. The polyolefin hot melt adhesives from the Jowat-Toptherm® series
after several months it can have a detrimental effect on the performance impress with an adhesion above average, which facilitates the bonding
of an adhesive that would have worked perfectly in other standard folding of even aluminium-coated or lacquered substrates. Due to the low pro-
box bonding applications. Jowat supplies a range of products with high cessing temperature, these high-performance adhesives are also ideal for
resistance to essential oils for this special application. Those adhesives the paper wrappers of candies. Taste is also a major concern. Chocolate,
facilitate a safe and permanent bonding of even demanding tea boxes. for instance, can absorb odours, which could alter the product’s flavour.
PO hot melts from the Jowat-Toptherm® series are also ideal for bonding Extensive organoleptic tests are frequently carried out to ensure that the
packaging with a high level of finishing, like used for cosmetic products. food properties of the food are not affected by the adhesive. Jowat PO
Due to the very wide range of adhesion of the adhesives, they join even hot melts for confectionery packaging are formulated with the purest raw
very difficult surfaces. Jowat-Toptherm® adhesives are also resistant to material of superior quality to achieve virtually odourless adhesives.
extreme temperatures. They provide a reliable bond and facilitate a safe The perfectly adapted PO hot melts from Jowat for paper wrappers and
transport of the frozen goods from the packaging process to the consum- ream wraps provide an optimum and efficient adhesive solution for the
er, even at temperatures down to -40 °C in deep-freeze applications. Fur- high requirements in this application.
thermore, Jowat hot melt adhesives also provide the high heat resistance
in hot filling processes or high ambient temperatures necessary to ensure
an optimal presentation of the packaging to the consumer.

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 Food and consumer goods

Trays and cases

Powerful hot melt adhesives also facilitate a stable erecting and closing of
secondary packaging. The efficient polyolefin hot melt adhesives from Jo-
wat provide an adhesive solution not only for different applications, such
as erecting trays, and closing cardboard cases or wrap-arounds, but also
for special challenges. For a successful bonding of rigid cardboard cases
Small bags and special shelf-ready packaging, the adhesive has to tackle the very
high restoring forces due to the 180 degree folds of the flaps. The bond
The bonding operation to close small bags filled with free-flowing, dry bulk often also has to resist high temperatures as they may occur during the
material such as coffee, sugar, or flour on mandrel wheel packaging units hot filling of the product, in downline processing after packaging, or during
presents a big challenge. Adhesives used in this application are adapted transport. Jowat-Toptherm® PO hot melt adhesives provide the very high
to increasing line speeds and adhere to different surfaces – from the basic initial strength and a high heat resistance necessary. In addition, the hot
paper of sugar bags to the premium finish of coffee bags. Jowacoll dis-
®
melts also impress with minimal stringing, best conveying properties on
persions impress with optimum setting properties, a good and permanent automatic dispensing systems, as well as very stable processing charac-
adhesion, as well as best mechanical processing characteristics. teristics. Therefore, they play a major role in facilitating efficient packaging
processes.

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 Food and consumer goods

Maximum performance, no odour

Caps and straws need powerful bonding partners.

A multitude of straw and closure systems on beverage cartons are supposed to ensure a maximum handling comfort
and undiminished enjoyment of drinks for consumers. Powerful adhesives with special characteristics facilitate perma-
nent adhesion and an appealing appearance.

Beverage cartons

Closures and straws must be easy to remove as well as reliable. And just are also necessary to ensure optimum and permanent adhesion after hot
like beverage cartons, they are available in a very wide variety. Consumers filling and subsequent cooling processes. Another requirement of paramount
are therefore provided with a broad range of different flip and screw caps, importance: compliance with food contact regulations.
as well as different designs of drinking straws to suit every taste. Adhesives Powerful Jowat® CAP adhesives are characterised by high thermal stability
play an important role in facilitating an appealing exterior appearance and in the melt, high flexibility at low temperatures, and high heat resistance, as
easy handling of the packaging, cap, and straw. Due to the special challeng- well as a very broad spectrum of adhesion. The special hot melt adhesives
es in the manufacturing process, they have to meet high requirements. The are available in pillow form with several benefits to processors: An easy and
bonding operations of caps as well as straws are characterised by constantly clean, and compared to blocks, a less time-consuming processing, as well
increasing line speeds and a rising variety of different materials. Therefore, as substantially reduced packaging waste. Jowat® CAP adhesives are near-
the adhesives have to ensure a high initial strengths as well as a good ad- ly odour- and colourless, and approved for direct food contact.
hesion to different substrates with low application amounts. High resistances
of the adhesive to ambient conditions like heat, low temperatures, and water

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Due to the multitude of straw designs and
different surfaces of the foil wrap, the re-
quirements for the adhesives used in this ap-
plication are high. In addition, the adhesives
have to be transparent, facilitating a clean
application to ensure a flawless appearance
of the beverage carton. They also have to
provide a secure and permanent bond that
can resist high mechanical stress in down-
line packaging processes as well as during
transport and handling by the consumer.

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 Food and cosnumer goods

A successful label stability in the melt, low stringing during application, as well as reduced
energy consumption. The adhesives are characterised by optimum ad-
hesion to containers made from a wide range of materials like PE, PP,
Adhesive solutions for perfect-fit messages. PET, aluminium, sheet metal, or glass. Rubber-based adhesives from
the Jowatherm® series have an outstanding surface tack, and have been
developed especially for containers of carbonated drinks. The adhesive
By carrying the message of a brand, labels can influ- products from both series have been approved according to food contact
ence the customers decision. The choice of the right regulations.
adhesive depends on more than just the flawless ex-
terior appearance of the label.

Labelling

Special adhesives from the product series Jowat-Toptherm® and Jo-

watherm® facilitate a strong, flexible, and clean bonding of labels to con-
tainers, as well as comfortable handling and an attractive appearance.
Some container types, for instance PET bottles, may expand or collapse
depending on the ambient conditions. To ensure this does not affect the
superior appearance, the adhesive must be able to compensate for the
different size of the bottle and the label. In addition, the clean adhesives
from the Jowat-Toptherm® product series for labelling do not bleed through
even thin and sensitive paper labels. Jowat-Toptherm® products based on
polyolefin also impress with a long thermal

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Nothing slipping
Safe transport thanks to functional adhesives.

Adhesives used to secure loads during transport impress

with profitable advantages: They not only bond but also
function as an anti-slip coating to protect goods during
transport and storage.

Transport safety

Special Jowacoll® dispersions or Jowatherm® hot melt adhesives can help

keep loads in place during palletising. This can be achieved by directly coat-
ing e.g. the secondary packaging like cases with an adhesive. Another pos-
sibility is to apply the adhesive inline onto paper or cardboard in-between
sheets during the palletising process, or to precoat paper with it. Applied as
an anti-slip coating on the top surface of the cardboard, the adhesive keeps
a slight surface tack and dullness after cooling. This stabilises the boxes and
bags during transport and facilitates an easy removal. There are no residues
during depalletising. In addition, it is also possible to safely increase the pal-
letising height.

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 Adhesive strengths

Your partner for modern packaging processes

Polyolefin adhesives for the food and consumer goods industry.

Packaging processes of fast-moving consumer goods are characterised by high speeds, frequently format chang-
es and demanding surfaces. Innovative, efficient adhesive solutions are needed to meet the many different require-
ments.

Adhesive power

Polyolefin hot melt adhesives facilitate modern packaging processes and Or the tamper-evident closure of prescription drugs, which will become a
have become indispensable. Jowat-Toptherm® PO hot melt adhesives legal requirement from 2019 onwards. New Jowat-Toptherm® hot melt ad-
provide considerable benefits due to characteristics that are optimally hesives provide heat resistances that seemed unachievable a few years
adapted to the applications in the food and consumer products industry. ago. Pharmaceutical companies can therefore increase the safety of their
Their fast setting enables short process cycles. Optimised processing packaging with a reliable bond even at elevated temperatures, which en-
characteristics, such as a sharp cut-off, minimise the soiling of machine sures that the packaging remains closed until it reaches the consumer.
parts and lead to less downtimes for cleaning. A high yield facilitates re- Due to the many benefits, these high-performance adhesives are an op-
duced application amounts. And due to the wide range of adhesion, they timum solution for all applications in packaging processes. From erecting
can bond different and difficult surfaces. In addition, Jowat-Toptherm® PO trays to closing folding boxes or wrap-arounds: A single Jowat-Toptherm®
hot melt adhesives also impress in special applications. For instance, very adhesive can frequently meet all the bonding requirements in a company.
demanding food packaging in the highly sensitive infant nutrition business. The universal fields of application of these products reduce the complexity
in purchasing and handling.

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Have we sparked your interest?
As an active innovation partner, Jowat supports processors in the food and consumer goods industry around the world in meeting the expectations of their customers. As one
of the globally leading adhesive specialists with many decades of experience, we have a deep understanding of the different challenges in the packaging processes of fast-mo-
ving consumer goods – from ever-shorter cycle times, increasingly demanding surfaces or rising requirements regarding process efficiency and sustainability of the packaging.

We are part of the entire manufacturing chain

and provide a comprehensive advisory service
and competent know-how: from the constant
search for and testing of new, sustainable raw
materials to the development of innovative ad-
hesive products in close cooperation with sub-
suppliers and processors within the framework
of the technical advisory service, to individual
process analyses. For many years, Jowat has
played a major role in safeguarding success
and protecting investments by delivering adhe-
sive solutions for modern packaging processes
to optimise products and processes.
Have we sparked your interest? Contact us!
We look forward to working together.

Jowat subsidiary
Distribution partner

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