Netherlands-based tobacco machinery manufacturer ITM Group and UK supplier of conveyor systems FlexLink have announced that they will cooperate.
The tobacco industry is investing heavily in new filter technologies, new packaging and improved production processes in order to meet increased demands from consumers. To satisfy these expectations and provide a world class offer for the entire secondary handling processes, FlexLink and ITM have decided to cooperate in order to optimise the offer from both companies.
ITM is a leader in rod handling and FlexLink is specialised in the handling of packaged tobacco products.
Within the cooperation, ITM, using FlexLink components within its solutions, intends to lead in the field of “mass flow” applications for cigarettes and filters. FlexLink will focus on packet, carton and case handling applications, and no longer supply “mass flow” solutions. FlexLink components will, on a continuing basis, be sold to the entire tobacco industry. Both companies will continue to work with the tobacco manufacturers. (ci)