Introduction…
At Shongai Technologies, we know that in product presentation, packaging is everything. That is why we have spared no costs to set up in Nigeria, the first 5 layer blown film plant in sub-Saharan Africa. Before now what was available was 3 layer blown films. You only need to look in to see the amazing things we can do for your brands.
Why We Had to Transform Product Packaging in Nigeria…
The vagaries of modern life has thrust new challenges on the way we access our foods, beverage, household items and a host of personal and finished products. Before the second half of the 20th century, perishable foods like meat or milk cheese and non-food articles like detergents or soap were mostly sold in local neighbourhood shops and open markets. Usually, waste paper or cardboard served as wrappings for such products.
However with the growth of mass marketing and globalization of consumer brands, packaging of products had to undergo radical transformation to, among other reasons, preserve products and make them more appealing to the target consumers.
The dictates of modern life which clearly necessitates that products are available all year round in the relevant target markets compel brand owners to ensure the adequate packaging of their products. Nigeria has to move on with the rest of the world from the traditional packaging materials, e.g. glass, metal and paper to the development of new packaging concepts, especially flexible packaging with plastic materials provided by Shongai Technologies. This has engendered convenience of packaging for both manufacturers and consumers while bolstering economies across board.
Shongai Technologies Limited’s flexible packaging with plastic materials, a key segment of the packaging market, provides high-end convenience to consumers and the economy with durability of packs and reduced weight of packaged goods. The Nylon-based 5 layer film has the following winning features: Mechanical Strength; Good abrasion resistance; Puncture resistance; High barrier and resistance to chemicals – Oils, fat, aroma, Spices etc; Transparency; Thermal stability; Oxygen barrier; Aroma barrier and Thermoformability.
Our 5 Layer Range Of Barrier Films – (Pa Or Nylon)…
PA 6, a major component of our packaging material does much more than prevent oxygen migration into the package. This feature helps retard spoiling or discoloration of the packaged material (e.g. meat, cheese, fruit juice). It also provides a barrier to aroma molecules, which helps prevent loss of aroma from the packaged material, as well as retards contamination of the package’s environment by the aroma material. Examples of packages where aroma conservation is necessary are spices, fruit juices, detergents or toothpaste. Also herbicides, pesticides and fungicides may require a barrier material like PA 6, to prevent migration of the active, potentially harmful ingredient as well as the (organic) solvent into the environment during storage.
Our Applications…
Shongai Technologies Limited manufactures world-class 5 layer Co-ex Blown Films for various applications including for the packaging of products like Oils, Spices, Meat, Milk, Milk powder Wines & juices, other food products etc. Other applications include PE general purpose films, HDPE pick-up bags, shade-net film, PE lamination films, HD twist wrap films, stretch and cling films, shrink films, anti-rust films and paper-like films. Our Applications also include the following: Agriculture Films; Anti-Static Films; Barrier Films; Swimming Pool Lining Films; Diaper Films; Garment Bags; Masking Films; Oil & Food Packaging Films; Shampoo Packaging Films and Lamination Films
Properties And Benefits…
Superior Gas and Moisture Barrier Properties of 5 Layer Films provide excellent barrier properties against the permeation of gases, superior to those of any other conventional polymer. The gas barrier prevents oxygen to easily penetrate the package and spoil the contents.
Barrier to Flavour Permeation
An outstanding oxygen barrier will help food from spoilage and extend shelf life. Just as important is maintaining and protecting the flavour of the packaged food.
Barrier to Aroma Permeation
5 Layer films provide an aroma barrier for use in food and cosmetic packaging and for the packaging of agricultural chemicals. An EVOH layer provides an excellent barrier against the permeation of aromas. EVOH helps assure that the packaged product retains its value and effectiveness all the way to the consumer.
Resistance to Solvents
An EVOH layer offers very high resistance to hydrocarbons, oils and organic solvents. When EVOH is used in a multilayer structure; it prevents the evaporation of chemical substances.
UV-Resistance
EVOH based 5 Layer films display excellent UV-resistance. Even when exposed to outdoor conditions, the polymer retains its colour. It will not turn yellow or become opaque. Mechanical property changes are minimal, demonstrating an overall high resistance to weather effects.
Excellent Flex-crack Resistance
High-barrier 5 Layer Films containing an EVOH layer have an excellent flex-crack resistance. The EVOH barrier layer makes sure that the integrity of the barrier remains unharmed during transportation, handling and storage or even when the package is folded.
Good Printability
Packaging material containing EVOH resins can easily be printed with high-quality graphics without special surface treatment. This enhances the overall attractiveness and appeal of your products.
Also, our cutting edge 5 layer blown film facility produces barrier film for packaging to preserve vegetable oils and other sensitive food products, providing not just consumer appeal but protecting the integrity of the packaged product by keeping it fresh and wholesome. So, Shongai Technologies is primarily established to make both the manufacturers and consumers happy by providing them access to world-class flexible packaging solutions. This is our ultra-modern flexible packaging and printing plant in Ota. All the plants and machinery are from Europe, mainly from Germany.
With 5 layers blown film (the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa which can produce barrier film for packaging to preserve the vegetable oils and other food products which are very sensitive.
Also we have a state-of-the-art technology 10-color printing machine. The machine runs at high speeds of 450 metre per minute and can print on various substrates like papers. BOPP, PE, PET films etc, giving very high quality printing. We also use printing ink supplied from Germany. Sigwerk supplies us tolwene-free ink, highly required for food packaging. We are already supplying laminate materials to various well-known customers like- Beloxi, Niger Biscuits, NDL, ReckittBenkiser, Unilever, PZ Wilmar etc.
We maintain a partnership agreement with all of our equipment suppliers whether they are in Germany or any other part of Europe. For the kind of business we do, usually the preferred plants and machines are those with European specifications and German Technology is respected globally for their sophistication and ruggedness and since we have our eye on global standards we invest heavily by paying the extra premium costs associated with such procurements.
It is a sacrifice we have to make in order to keep our production lines seamless with no or minimal downtime. This way Shongai Technologies is offering Nigerian companies and local entrepreneurs the opportunity of getting high quality, world-class packaging solutions at an affordable rate right here in Nigeria without the hassles of searching for expensive Foreign Exchange and the many troubles of importing the samething or even inferior packaging products. This is in line with the vision of our parent company Sona Group which aims to grow and develop the Nigerian economy through effective harnessing of Nigeris’ God-given agricultural resources, local production of processed and finished goods and self-sufficiency in the basic essentials of modern living.
Do not waste your money and time going abroad or looking elsewhere for your packaging needs. Contact us today and together we can, create more employment, grow your business and lift Nigeria to greater heights for the benefit of all.
*With addition facts from Wikipedia and Google.
