March 8 at the Cassoli Group
A lunch to celebrate Women’s Day.
Today all the women of the Cassoli Group have chosen to celebrate Women’s Day with a lunch.
A moment of sharing, an opportunity to be together!
Switzerland, Mexico and Australia: March of international events for Ecocap’s
Next month Ecocap’s and the Cassoli Group will be busy on several fronts: the Europack Summit in Montreux, the Antad Expo in Guadalajara and the Appex in Melbourne.
THREE APPOINTMENTS TO PRESENT ECOCAP’S AND ITS TOPSYL PATENT
Ecocap’s will take part in three important events for the world of packaging.
We start from Switzerland, with the Europack Summit in Montreux, scheduled for 10 to 12 March, where Ecocap’s will be present with the entire Cassoli Group.
The second appointment in March, from 12 to 14 March, is with the Antad Expo in Guadalajara in Mexico, dedicated to horeca and retail professionals, with over 1,100 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors every year.
In the same period, from 12 to 15 March, Ecocap’s will be a guest of Appex – Australasia’s Processing & Packaging Expo. The Melbourne event, specialized in processing and packaging services, with hundreds of companies involved.
TOPSYL ON DISPLAY
Both in Mexico and in Australia, the Bolognese company will have the opportunity to present its patent TopSyl, the aluminium capsule placed to seal the cans: an innovative system that protects the opening of the cans, guarantees hygiene and safety and transforms into an effective and powerful marketing tool for companies.
Solidarity unions: the Cassoli Group renews its support for the Emporio Solidale il Sole
A vision, one of solidarity and education, which has always animated the initiatives and activities of the Cassoli Group. With a concrete commitment to serving the local community.
The connection and collaboration with the surrounding community have always been essential elements for the Cassoli Group, which participates on the front line in the construction of careful social sustainability in the contexts in which it operates.
This type of commitment translates into support for organizations such as the Emporio Solidale il Sole, a non-profit association in Casalecchio di Reno, which distributes food aid and provides accompanying measures to assist people in difficulty.
A support, that of the Cassoli Group, which made it possible to support “Latte al Sole” in 2023, a project which resulted in the purchase of 0 km milk from local farmers, material for packaging the products and to support general expenses of the project for the period of the year.
An attention paid to the community that the Cassoli Group has decided to pursue also in 2024, renewing its proximity to the Emporium, which contributes with its activity to improving the well-being of the local community.
LATTE AL SOLE THE PROJECT SUPPORTED BY CASSOLI GROUP
The Emporio Solidale il Sole supports numerous vulnerable families, providing food, personal and domestic hygiene products, and offering a point of listening and exchange between people.
Among the activities carried out by the structure is the “Latte al Sole” project which was born within the collaboration with the local high schools promoted by the Metropolitan City of Bologna and the Municipality of Casalecchio di Reno.
The Emporio Solidale il Sole purchases milk at zero km from local farmers, helping to support the economy and agriculture of the area. The A. Serpieri Agricultural Institute, thanks to the authorized laboratory present within it, processes milk into products such as yogurt, cheese and similar products.
The process involves students and professors, promoting the achievement of multiple objectives: training of students and their involvement in solidarity activities, combating food poverty, spreading correct lifestyles and combating diseases linked to food poverty.
Finally, the processed products are made available to families in difficulty in the care of Emporio il Sole.
Over the course of the year, the structure has grown by implementing projects such as the creation, within the Institute, of a chicken coop with Bolognese hens that will supply eggs and derived products to the Emporium.
TopSyl, the perfect ally of communication and marketing
New visibility to cans: TopSyl is the ally that every company wants to spread its personalized communication on the offline market.
TOPSYL BY ECOCAP’S: THE PATENT THAT WORKS
In an increasingly competitive world, differentiation is the key to standing out. With TopSyl of Ecocap’s the perception of the product improved and extremely effective communication campaigns are created. TopSyl also promotes an increase in sales.
Easily applicable to any type and format of canned drink, TopSyl is much more than a protection system.
Made up of a thin protection heat-sealed to the top of the can, TopSyl can be positioned to cover it, without requiring the use of glues.
In addition to guaranteeing hygiene and food safety, TopSyl is a strategic ally in gaining the consumer’s attention. To be added as a new and distinctive element in communication activities, it can be used to personalize the can and transform it into a marketing channel. Thanks to TopSyl, capturing the public’s attention has become easy.
BUILD CUSTOMERS LOYALTY WITH TOPSYL
TopSyl doesn’t stop there. The customization of the can through this innovative seal goes beyond the visual aspect: it translates into a deeper connection with customers by strengthening the brand bond.
In a period in which personalization and customer experience are fundamental, TopSyl stands as the distinctive element that makes marketing campaigns effective and captivating.
Discovering the potential of TopSyl and transforming the appearance of cans to the fullest allows you to enhance the brand image, ensuring quality and a completely new competitive advantage.
Ecocap’s: the AmericaPack Summit 2024 is coming soon
Ecocap’s participates in the AmericaPack Summit 2024: the first two days of February pit stop in San Antonio (Texas, USA).
On February 1st and 2nd the Ecocap’s team will be in San Antonio, Texas to participate in the AmericaPack Summit, an important opportunity to meet managers and collaborators from the North American market.
The AmericaPack Summit is the prestigious forum that brings together leading packaging executives and providers of innovative solutions for the packaging industry, whose goal is to create collaborations and connections for future actions.
At the centre of the Summit’s agenda are key issues such as packaging sustainability, the use of reusable packaging, data analysis, the regulatory framework, package supply chain management and promoting package design and innovation packages.
ECOCAP’S: PACKAGING EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION
Ecocap’s, which stands out for its high level of experience in the packaging sector for which it offers the innovative TopSyl patent, was invited to participate in this authoritative discussion table.
The invitation confirms the recognition of Ecocap’s expertise in the packaging panorama.
The summit will address issues in line with the sector’s key challenges and interests, exploring the latest market developments, sharing practical ideas and successful strategies. Furthermore, particular emphasis will be placed on the important area of sustainability, reflecting the urgent need to integrate environmentally friendly practices into the packaging sector.
Ecocap’s participation in this important event will certainly contribute to promoting innovation and sustainability in the packaging context.
With the entire Cassoli Group, Ecocap’s will also participate in the European edition of the Forum on 11 and 12 March 2024 in Montréux, Switzerland.
Optimize can-to-can for can recycling
Some states record significant numbers in terms of can recycling, but the material thus obtained does not always remain in the sector. A study commissioned by the International Aluminum Institute highlights positive aspects and critical issues in the context of can recycling.
Properly recycling aluminium cans could lead to savings of 60 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, according to a recent report commissioned by the International Aluminium Institute. This study looked at the industry and the circular economy globally, focusing on evaluating can management systems in Australia, Cambodia, South Korea, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. The choice of these six countries is based on their ability to significantly represent various production and cultural modes.
EACH COUNTRY HAS ITS OWN RECYCLING
For each of the six states taken into consideration, various aspects were examined, including waste management, current regulations, collection structures, recycling and disposal rates, volumes introduced on the market, usage trends, overall performance, used beverage can trading, material flows and future goals. These six countries are divided into three main categories:
- Countries that rely on informal methods for collecting aluminium cans, such as Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, which rely heavily on large numbers of informal workers and experience high recovery rates thanks to the revenue generated from cans.
- Developed countries, such as Australia and South Korea, which base their waste management on complex systems such as extended producer responsibility (EPR) and/or return systems (DRS).
- Countries in transition, such as the United Arab Emirates, where collection infrastructure is largely developed, but mandatory or well-functioning EPR systems, as well as DRS, are lacking.
As a result, South Korea has the highest recovery rate of 96%, followed by Vietnam at 93%, Cambodia at 90%, Thailand at 86%, Australia at 74%, with the United Arab Emirates leading they record the lowest rate at 33%.
Aluminum cans remain the favorite in the alcohol and soft drinks industry, with global consumption expected to increase by 50% between 2020 and 2030 (i.e. 420 to 630 billion cans per year).
CAN-TO-CAN RECYCLING STILL STRUGGLES
The “can-to-can” recycling process of aluminium cans continues to encounter difficulties, as highlighted by Marlen Bertram, Director of Scenarios and Forecasts at the International Aluminium Institute.
Bertram says this comprehensive study confirms what was published in 2022, claiming that globally 71% or more of all aluminium cans placed on the market are recycled. Adding losses during processing, the recycling rate of aluminium cans increases to 79% in the six countries analysed. However, it should be noted that this figure refers to general recycling, which involves melting used cans into new ingots.
The main problem is represented by “can-to-can” recycling, i.e. the direct transformation process from can to can, which records significantly lower rates. In the case of Korea, the country with the highest recovery rate, only 37% of new cans are recycled using this approach. In this specific ranking, Thailand stands out with 78% “can-to-can” recycling, making it the best in this practice.
Cassoli Group: Christmas holidays in the name of unity and sharing
Sharing, team spirit and solidarity: elements that characterize the Cassoli Group and which accompany the initiatives planned for Christmas 2023 and the new year.
THE PLEASURE OF BEING TOGETHER
Christmas holidays in the name of unity, sharing and social responsibility that Cassoli Group – with the companies CPS Company, Nema Automazione and Ecocap’s is enthusiastically preparing to celebrate together with employees and families.
In an atmosphere of joy and conviviality, the day will be marked by the traditional company lunch. At the Casalecchio headquarters, directly in the production area, a chef will prepare a traditional Valencian paella, with the possibility of enjoying it also in a vegetarian version.
This moment of celebration will become an opportunity to strengthen bonds and strengthen the sense of belonging and cohesion. The company, strong in the values of collaboration and mutual respect that have always characterized it, intends to transform this Christmas into an experience where everyone can feel part of a big family.
In the afternoon, through a “home lottery”, freebies and gifts received from suppliers will be redistributed among employees.
CASSOLI SOCIAL COMMITMENT GROUP
Also for these holidays, the company’s support for local community activities continues which, as usual, translates into gift baskets made up of Km0 tortellini and a panettone or pandoro from the ANT Foundation, purchased with the aim of supporting the association and his important and precious work of oncological assistance.
To further strengthen the social commitment, which has always distinguished the Cassoli family, the project in favour of the IL SOLE Solidarity Emporium has been renewed for 2024.
The association of volunteers deals with the distribution of food aid and provides support to assist people in difficulty. There are hundreds of vulnerable families in the area that the association’s volunteers follow, providing food, personal and domestic hygiene products, and offering a place for people to listen and exchange.
Ecocap’s greets BrauBeviale with satisfaction
Ecocap’s, the Italian company specialized in the development of solutions for packaging drinks in cans, successfully concludes its participation in BrauBeviale 2023, an event dedicated to the drinks sector.
After three intense days, BrauBeviale 2023 in Nuremberg concluded successfully, confirming itself as the main European trade fair for the beer and beverage industry and making a comeback after four years of waiting. With a strong turnout of visitors from over 120 countries and all sectors of the beverage industry, the expo achieved excellent results.
Ecocap’s, with a stand set up in pavilion 7, presented its offer and in particular its TopSyl patent to buyers and visiting companies, giving particular emphasis to its ability to develop and propose innovative solutions to preserve and protect canned drinks in a sustainable way.
For Ecocap’s, the quality and number of visitors present, as well as the authoritative and high-level discussions, represented the main strengths of the trade fair. Among the predominant themes emerged energy saving in the production process, new filling systems and the optimization of efficiency through greater automation. Furthermore, exhibitors offered solutions to comply with the requirements of European legislation on packaging, demonstrating a constant awareness of the need to align production processes with sustainability criteria.
BRAUBEVIALE, ECOCAP’S COMMENT
“BrauBeviale has confirmed itself as the privileged meeting point for the business community in the beverage sector worldwide, including beer, wine, sparkling wines, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks” – states Jacopo Cassoli, general director of Ecocap’s – “In addition to the exhibition offer, the collateral program of the expo, represented an important added value for the participants at the fair. In particular, the event was an opportunity to take stock of methods and technologies aimed at improving and optimizing the entire production process of the supply chain, with particular attention to the topic of sustainability, on which Ecocap’s itself has always been at the forefront line. BrauBeviale 2023 proved to be an ideal place to meet and establish a dialogue with numerous potential customers eager to explore innovative and efficient solutions.”
ECOCAP’S flies to BrauBeviale in Nuremberg
Ecocap’s, the Italian company specialized in solutions dedicated to the packaging of canned drinks, flies to Nuremberg to present the latest home innovations.
Germany: from 28 to 30 of November Ecocap’s arrives at the Nuremberg show, at BrauBeviale, the capital goods fair for the beverage industry.
The stand located this year in pavilion 7 will allow the Casalecchio group to illustrate its offer of latest generation industrial machinery and its TopSyl patent.
BrauBeviale is the main beverage event in Europe: for this reason Ecocap’s, specialized in the development of innovative solutions to preserve and protect canned drinks in a sustainable way, cannot and does not want to miss the event which will allow it to learn about market trends and forge relationships to grow its core business.
BRAUBEVIALE, THE EXPO
BrauBeviale has always been an important event for beverage and bottling producers, whether it be beer, mineral water, soft drinks, juices, wine, sparkling wine or liqueurs.
In Nuremberg suppliers will present products, solutions and services, covering all phases of the production cycle, from raw materials to filling, packaging and marketing in points of sale. To complement the exhibition area, a rich program of meetings will allow the crucial issues of the sector such as climate change, energy and sustainability to be addressed.
An important participation by Ecocap’Ssat Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai
Ecocap’s, an Italian company specialized in solutions dedicated to the packaging of canned drinks, enthusiastically participated in the Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai by presenting its machines and the TOPSYL patent.
From 7 to 9 November 2023 Ecocap’s stopped in the Middle East, in Dubai, participating in Gulfood Manufacturing, an important international event that focuses on different sectors of the food industry, including food processing and packaging.
A three-day event that represented a significant opportunity for the company where it presented its innovative solutions to important buyers from all over the world, with countless opportunities to create new business opportunities, strengthen existing connections and conclude high-value commercial agreements.
A key participation where the topics covered were in perfect harmony with the challenges and interests of the sector and the company itself.
Ecocap’s is strongly focused on the performance of the sector through the production of high-performance and latest generation machines. It is committed every day to offering cutting-edge and environmentally friendly solutions, which not only satisfy customer needs, but pave the way for an increasingly sustainable tomorrow. Participation in the most prestigious fair for the sector in the Middle East demonstrates the constant commitment to industry 4.0 and offers the opportunity to present the best products and the most recent innovations, such as TopSyl.
GULFOOD MANUFACTURING 2023, A LARGE EDITION
This year’s Gulfood Manufacturing brought together over 2,000 exhibitors, including the largest global brands in food and beverage manufacturing who gathered in 15 pavilions.
Parallel to the exhibition area, more than 100 key industry figures and authoritative speakers examined industry trends and strategies to increase business opportunities and face future challenges.
The event aroused the interest of players working in the fields of packaging, ingredients, supply chain solutions, control and automation, with the aim of indicating a path towards a more sustainable, resilient, agile future and efficient.
Among the topics covered are the reduction of food waste, the introduction of efficient machinery with less impact from an energy and environmental point of view. In Dubai, topics relating to Artificial Intelligence, robotics, automation and the digitalisation of the sector were also addressed, stimulating innovation and efficiency throughout the sector.