http://www.rkw-group.com/ en_US RKW Group 25 05 2013 07:02:26 +0200 25 05 2013 07:02:26 +0200 News & Events TYPO3 http://www.rkw-group.com/nc/news-media/news-press/details/news/rkw-names-vice-president-of-global-hygiene-and-medical-operations.html RKW has appointed Dr. Manfred Bracher as vice president of its global business area hygiene and medical. Dr. Bracher took up his position on April 1, 2013, taking over the role from Roland Roth, CEO of the RKW Group, who continues to head up the global organisation. Dr. Bracher has more than 20 years experience in the international plastics industry and an excellent reputation in the hygiene and medical sector. Tasked with leading the GBA Hygiene & Medical, Dr. Bracher says, “I am happy to have the opportunity to contribute with my experience in the plastic films sector to an industry leader such as RKW, and to supporting our customers in the future growth of the hygiene and medical business globally.” In response to the strategic growth plan of RKW, Bracher says, “Building on the success of RKW and achieving the future growth goals is a challenge that excites me personally. I am confident that, together with my team, we will not only achieve our targets, but also bring RKW to the leading position in the global hygiene films and nonwovens market." The RKW Group The RKW Group is a globally-active company. It is one of the leading international manufacturers of high-quality polyethylene and polypropylene films and nonwovens. The independent, family-owned company has been setting the standard in terms of quality, innovation and service for over 56 years. Today, around 3,000 employees work in 20 locations around the world. In 2012, the company generated sales of about EUR 840 million. For editorial questions: RKW ACE saPatricia FeatherstoneDirector Marketing & Communications GBA RKW ProLife®Commercial Director499 Rue de Renory4031 Angleur | BelgiumPhone +32 4 3498665Fax +32 4 3498660E-mail patricia.featherstone@rkw-group.com http://www.rkw-group.com/nc/news-media/news-press/details/news/successful-participation-of-rkw-in-sima-simagena-2013-1.html The Global Business Area RKW ProAgri® of the RKW Group has successfully participated in SIMA-SIMAGENA 2013 with its own stand. This important agricultural trade fair is held every two years at an exhibition center north of Paris, the French capital. This year’s SIMA-SIMAGENA took place from February 24 to 28, 2013. With 248,800 trade visitors, including about a quarter from abroad, and nearly 1,700 exhibitors, the anniversary fair – it was held for the 75th time – achieved record attendance levels. At SIMA-SIMAGENA 2013, RKW ProAgri® presented its extensive range of high-quality films and round bale net solutions for the agricultural sector and was able to convincingly show itself as an innovation driver. The main attraction of the trade fair stand was the silage film product Polydress® O2 Barrier 2in1, which proved to be a highly sought-after trade fair innovation – as was the case recently at Euro Tier 2012. At the world’s top event for livestock farming professionals in Hannover last November, the new film combination won the silver medal for new products from DLG. There are good reasons for the positive resonance to the new film by RKW ProAgri®. Polydress® O2 Barrier 2in1 is the world’s first combination of a polyethylene silage film with a polyamide underlay film and an oxygen barrier improved by a factor of 6 to 10. It simplifies the process of covering silage, as it is placed on the silage material in just a single work step. Currently, it is still common in agricultural practice to use two steps. Furthermore, the improved oxygen barrier, reduced fermentation losses, and minimal mold formation lead to improved silage quality. The film also offers additional advantages for transport and storage. The high expectations that RKW ProAgri® had placed in the trade fair were fully met. Numerous qualified trade fair discussions documented the large interest of trade visitors in the company’s products. For editorial questions, please contact: RKW SEMarion LinkHead of Marketing & CommunicationsGlobal Business Area RKW ProAgri® - Agricultural Films & NetsRossbacher Weg 564720 Michelstadt | GermanyPhone +49 6061 77 278E-mail  marion.link@rkw-group.com http://www.rkw-group.com/nc/news-media/news-press/details/news/rkw-at-idea-2013.html RKW Danafilms Brings New Technology and Innovation to the Hygiene and Medical Markets Frankenthal, Germany, February 5, 2013 - At Idea 2013, RKW will be showcasing the latest member of its expanding global family of companies in the world of film extrusion, RKW Danafilms. The latest acquisition brings two manufacturing sites in the US and a well-established and proven reputation in the technical films market. RKW will offer its extremely successful and well known range of Hyfol® films to the US hygiene and medical markets from its facility in Franklin, Kentucky, starting Q1 2013. "This is an exciting time for us in the US" says Franklin Smith, President RKW Danafilms. "The addition of this new business offers challenges and opportunities that support the mid to long term strategy of RKW, and the investments that RKW has made in the company since its acquisition of RKW Danafilms allow us to contribute in a positive and healthy fashion to the hygiene markets." Patricia Featherstone, Director Marketing and Communications for RKW’s Hygiene business, adds: 'The Idea 2013 show, held in Miami, is the ideal platform from which to propel RKW Danafilms onto the hygiene and medical markets in North America. We are bringing new technology and innovation to the market that prospective customers are eager to snap up. As a team, we are confident that the Hyfol® films that were developed in Germany will prove an out-and-out benefit to the market here in the States'. For editorial questions please contact: RKW ACE saPatricia FeatherstoneDirector Marketing & Communications GBA RKW ProLife®Commercial Director499 Rue de Renory4031 Angleur | BelgiumPhone +32 4 3498665Fax +32 4 3498660E-mail patricia.featherstone@rkw-group.com http://www.rkw-group.com/nc/news-media/news-press/details/news/danafilms-has-recently-been-renamed-rkw-danafilms-inc-1.html Effective January 1, 2013, Danafilms, Inc. with facilities in Massachusetts and Kentucky, officially became known as RKW Danafilms, Inc. This name change more effectively identifies Danafilms as part of the RKW-Group, assisting our strategic growth initiatives in North America. Equally important, the name also maintains the distinct reputation of Danafilms, which stands for unmatched quality and customer satisfaction in the Technical Films marketplace. Besides representing two successful firms coming together, the RKW Danafilms brand symbolizes the accomplishments and strong performance that have come about since RKW-Group acquired Danafilms two years ago. As a result of international teamwork, we have invested in new state-of-the-art extrusion equipment which has created jobs at the Westborough, MA and Franklin, KY locations. Because of this growth, we have successfully expanded our portfolio of films, brought new and existing products to our European clients with locations in North America, and even attracted new business. Additionally, we have laid the groundwork for manufacturing hygiene films beginning in 2013, which will further extend our effort in serving existing and new customers in North America. Standing behind our new RKW Danafilms name, you’ll find the same determined, steadfast workforce that continues to evolve into a stronger, more capable team through open collaboration with all RKW colleagues around the world. Clearly, our highly skilled, customer-centered team members have laid a strong foundation on which to build an exciting future for both RKW Danafilms and its customers. So, what’s in the RKW Danafilms name? As we see it, a compelling story about a successful past and an exciting future. Whether in Massachusetts, Kentucky, or around the globe, our people look forward to carrying on the reputation of producing high-quality films and doing only the best for customers, domestically and internationally. For editorial questions: RKW SEAlexandra JaranillaDirector Corporate Marketing & CommunicationsNachtweideweg 1-767227 Frankenthal | Germany Phone +49 – 62 33 – 87 09 – 136Fax +49 – 62 33 – 87 09 – 138 E-mail alexandra.jaranilla@rkw-group.com http://www.rkw-group.com/nc/news-media/news-press/details/news/triple-flexostar-award-for-rkw-a-bronze-flexostar-a-golden-flexostar-and-the-superflexostar.html Ville le Marclet, 19th December, RKW again demonstrated its flexographicprinting excellence: two multipack shrink film print designs were awardedduring the latest annual meeting of the French Technical Association ofFlexography ATF (Association Technique Française de Flexographie). A triple award in the flexible film category: Bronze Flexostar for RKW CastellettaRKW Castelletta won the Bronze Flexostar with the Evian US Open de-sign (customer Danone Eaux France). This print design combines fine screens with high densities which en-sures high quality. Maintaining quality in the white garment areas requires effective pre-press work to maintain good productivity on the machine. Double award for RKW Saint Frères Emballage: Golden Flexostar with the Oranjeboom print design (customer Brasserie Saint Omer) in cooperation with the platesupplier MédiallianceSuperflexostar combines all printing media that won the competition in one print design.Flexographic printing in seven colors in cello-email Oranjeboom design (width 400mm, 620mm repeat length) reveals a blue color chart, a feel-ing of freshness and contrasts without any loss of printing quality! This way RKW confirms its leadership in flexographic multipack film printing. The RKW Group has been achieved this success also due to the excellent cooperation with its plate suppliers. The RKW GroupThe RKW Group is a globally-active company. It is one of the leading international manufacturers of high-quality polyethylene and polypropylene films, nonwovens and nets. The independent family-owned company is not a listed stock corporation. RKW has been setting standards for quality, innovation and service for over 55 years. Today, around 3.000 people are employed at the Group’s 21 locations. In fiscal 2011, the company generated sales of about € 830 Million. For editorial questions: RKW Saint Frères EmballageCéline CARLOTRue Marius Sire, BP 480420 Ville le Marclet | France Phone +33 (0)3 22 39 49 62Fax +33 (0)3.22.39.49.63E-Mail : celine.carlot@rkw-group.com http://www.rkw-group.com/nc/news-media/news-press/details/news/new-member-of-the-board-matthias-kaufmann-strengthens-the-executive-management-board-of-rkw-1.html Germany, Frankenthal, January 15, 2013: Matthias Kaufmann was appointed to the RKW Executive Management Board on January 1, 2013. In his new function Mr. Kaufmann will be responsible for sales throughout the RKW Group. The 39-year-old plastics expert can look back to over 14 years of industry experience. Up to now, Matthias Kaufmann headed the consumer packaging GBA, RKW ProMotion®, the leading European manufacturer of printed multipack films. He will retain this function as a member of the Board. His range of responsibilities will, however, also include the area of Corporate Marketing & Communications as well as Research and Development. After completing his industrial engineering studies at the University of Karlsruhe, Matthias Kaufmann began his professional career at RKW in August 1998. He spent  one year in Petersaurach as a Plant Controller and then switched to the present Renolit SE where he was responsible for international controlling. 18 months later, he became Head of the Administration at the former sister-company Kiefel Extrusion GmbH. After this excursion, he returned to his “home company” as the Director of Corporate Controlling and Strategy Support. He assisted the Executive Management Board in this function for almost 10 years before he was appointed Vice President of the GBA RKW ProMotion®. He will assume his Board functions from this position and will strengthen the leadership team of Roland Roth (CEO) and Harald Biederbick with his competence, experience and personality. The RKW Group The RKW Group is a globally-active company. It is one of the leading international manufacturers of high-quality polyethylene and polypropylene films, nonwovens and nets. The independent family-owned company is not a listed stock corporation. RKW has been setting standards in terms of quality, innovation and service for over 54 years. Today, around 3,000 people are employed at the Group’s 21 locations. In the fiscal year 2012, the company generated sales of about EUR 831 million. For editorial questions: RKW SEAlexandra JaranillaDirector Corporate Marketing & CommunicationsNachtweideweg 1-767227 Frankenthal | Germany Phone + 49 – 62 33 – 87 09 – 136Fax + 49 – 62 33 – 87 09 – 138 E-mail alexandra.jaranilla@rkw-group.com