GENERAL PACKAGING

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MINUOVA

the history
GPP MINUOVA was born out of the development of different firms created within the past sixty years.
1945 saw the founding in Milan of Arti Grafiche Gioja.

Active in packaging production, ever more quality oriented, specialising in thermo-impression of which they became leader of the market
1945 saw the founding in Milan of Societ Arti Grafiche Crespi.

Since 1974 Arti Grafiche Occhipinti quickly became the reference in the making of high quality business products and posting manifests
1953 saw the founding in Milan of Societ Lisa that became SISAR.

This brand became famous for producing external communication billposting and dynamic advertising
1958 saw the creation of Litotecnica Milano Nuova srl with offices in Milan.

The firm deals with cases and successively displays, also with combined micro-waves boxes through the firm Ondula San Donato and Milano Espositori srl
1988 saw the fusing of the firms SISAR and Arti Grafiche Occhipinti.

Becoming Occhipinti & SISAR, which in 1989 acquires Le Arti Grafiche Gioja
1995 saw the merge between Occhipinti &SISAR and Arti Grafiche Gioja.

thus originating into OSC Industrie Grafiche spa, which combines all activities in the new Assago site
1988 saw the creation of GPP Industrie Grafiche spa.

deriving from the fusion between OSG and Litotecnica Milano Nuova srl
2003 saw the amplification of the Truccazzano site.

The existing productions are concentrated in Assago

2006 saw the acquiring of 100%GPPs capital by Argos Soditic Private Equity Fund. GPP represents today one of the largest Italian production of paper transformation with two

locations just on Milans outer edge: - one in Cavaione, for the complete production of exhibitors and micro-waves combined cases. - one in Truccazzano, for the production of luxury packaging, general packaging, digital prints as well as posters and decorations.

the experience
Integrated solutions and services
MINUOVA has a long-standing reputation for quality and dedication to design and production of packaging in cardboard, laminates, E flute and B flute.

As it closely monitors market developments, MINUOVA's strategy emphasizes keeping its technologies and production procedures up to date, in order to provide appropriate solutions for each business sector: from the food industry to lingerie, from interior decoration to detergents, chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

MINUOVA offers its customers the expertise of its Design Center, which can interpret the customer's desires and translate them into solutions that are ready to go into production.

Our proven experience with automated production techniques is one of the keys to the successful outcome of all our projects.

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The production process
All the production processes are carried out by MINUOVA in-house. The procedures and the control over the various steps are such that requests for supplies can be satisfied in a short time.

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Logistics
The organization and procedures involved in delivering the packaging, the computerized management of the inventories in the storage facilities and the vehicles guarantee and complete the service.

Control
All the production stages undergo strict in-house quality control that is verifiable by the customer.

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Marketing
MINUOVA's human resources include highly qualified professionals, technically prepared to assist the customer to the positioning design of the final product

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Design
MINUOVA plans the package design and the production project, taking into account the functional aspects, the various stages of production, the machining and the filling process.

Production
MINUOVA can produce any kind of packaging at its own facilities. The high degree of specialization of its personnel and the efficiency of its equipment combine to ensure the superior quality of the products.

the service
Just in time
Thanks to its background and to the size of the group, MINUOVA can provide a solution for any production problem. The following is a list of the principal benefits we offer: global service single contact person for each customer an in-depth knowledge of the sector the size, proven ability and functionality of the group the ability to anticipate emerging trends and new demands control over the entire production process that saves time in-house production of E and B flute close collaboration between the Design Center and the production facilities detailed analysis of each project, starting withthe cha racteristics of the cardboard used.

the production
General packaging
Thanks to its extensive know-how and constant technological development, MINUOVA is able to provide solutions for many industrial sectors.

In order to ensure high productivity, our advanced paper processing department includes automatic extrusion die cutters and window cutters with in-line ribbers.

MINUOVA offers to the market the capability of its Design Center,

wich interprets the customers wishes in a ready-to produce prototype with an outstanding performance in terms of time. Our creative team is supported by an integrated production cycle: offset printing machine, hot stamping machines, a lamination line, diecutters , gluing machines, window-patching lines and an extensive experience in job racking.

MINUOVA s priority is to establish a partnership relationship with the

Customers in order to reduce transaction costs , create highefficiency development cycles, accelerate innovative processes and increase the groups value.

materials and information solutions

Packaging is one of the key elements in the differentiation and sale of products. There is a need to stay in close touch with the changing market, which affects the forms and materials used Cellulose-based materials undoubtedly offer the greatest advantages: HIGH PRINT QUALITY LOW COSTS ON HIGH VOLUMES POSSIBILITY OF CREATING COMPLEX STRUCTURES EASY WINDOW-PATCHING IN DIFFERENT MATERIALS CUSTOMIZATION AND INDUSTRIALIZATION LOW ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

opportunities
For the materials below, we can supply all types of offset and hot stamping, including register printing for holograms, or from a catalogue or a customer's drawing.

CARDBOARD
Thin recycled cardboard Pure cellulose cardboard Laminated/doubled cardboard with polyethylene or polypropylene film

E Flute - F Flute - B Flute

Recycled E/B Flute Pure cellulose E/B Flute Laminated E/B Flute with polyethylene or polypropylene film

PLASTIC MATERIALS
- PVC - Polypropylene (PP) - Polyester (PET)

differences
Comparison of advantages and disadvantages between E Flute and B Flute, summarized as follows:

ADVANTAGES

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highly resistant greater structural rigidity

E FLUTE F FLUTE

easier to process visually more striking allows better finishings

B FLUTE
DISADVANTAGES
does not permit special finishings more difficult to process

- DISADVANTAGES
less resistant to heavy weight

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customers

MINUOVA's customers do business in many different business sectors, such as the food industries, housewares, toys, bathroom fixtures, small appliances, telephones, detergents and chemicals.

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business units of the GPP Group

Billposting and decorations
SISAR offers a comprehensive range of indoor and outdoor billposting products, dynamic decorations of public transportation means and corporate car fleets. Thanks to its offset printing technology and advanced digital technology, the company operates at the international level and is also in a position to provide custom services for limited editions.

Displays and corners

DISPLAY specializes in the manufacturing of displays. It relies on its own Design Center for the design and development of prototypes according to customer requirements. Short production time and industrialization are Displays ongoing commitment.

Luxury Packaging
According to its long experience in the sector of packaging, which dates back to 1945 with the development of the GIOJA brand, in the last decade, the Company has successfully increased its activities in the luxury packaging sector, offering innovative products and highly qualified professional services.

Luxury packaging
DRAEGER-GPP, with the factory in Palaiseau (Paris), is specialized in the manufacturing of luxury packaging that reflect French luxury all over the world.

packaging
A brief glance at the principal stages
BUDGET AVAILABILITY (max. influence on costs) MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS NEEDS

partner

A clear and complete picture of each process is often of crucial importance in identifying possible problem areas and concluding a project successfully. This is another reason why MINUOVA is committed to the partnership model.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PRODUCT (materie prime) REGULATORY LEGISLATION TO COMPLY WITH NOTES ON INTEGRITY VOLUME OF THE PACKAGING in terms of storage/transport FUNCTIONS IN ADDITION TO PACKAGING

PRINTING CHARACTERISTICS (colors, amounts) SPECIFIC REQUESTS (additional accessories) PACKAGING (single, multiple) FILLING (manual/automated) if automated, pls, indicate type of line, capacity per hour, number of shifts DELIVERY DATE (or delivery schedule) PLACE OF DELIVERY (ex works GPP, f.o.b. the customers premises, other destinations)

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Trucazzano (MI) 20060 Italy - Via A. Grandi, 6 Tel. +39 02.95366100 - Fax +39 02.9583408 http://www.gppartners.com

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