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61 Extrusion International 6/2023 ity to proportion the output power to the line speed in a smooth and uniform manner removes the risk of pin- holes in the substrate. Power regulation uses the ultra- fast PulseWidthModulation (PWM) technique. Built with a unique resonant feedback system, iCorona generators automatically match the electrical power to the material, ensuring optimal surface treatment and efficiency. A-PAC treats only part of theweb – 8” diameter on one line and 4” on the other, and Takken says they often go down as small as 2”. “We’re in a niche market so flex - ibility and control are vital, especially as we supply both the medical and food sectors where we are obliged to conform to ISO 2001:2015, FSSC 22000, USDA and FDA standards. FSSC is recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and is based on existing ISO standards, so as an FSSC 2000 certified manufacturer, our custom - ers can feel confident using us as their supplier for food- safe poly bags and plastic products.” Currently the 33,000 sq/ft facility, which employs 50, generates annual sales of around $12m, working tri - ple shift Monday through Friday (24/5), but Takken is looking to restore 24/7 operation as soon as possible and boost turnover. “We service around 1000 custom- ers, mostly in the US, but also export to amongst other countries, China!” he said adding that the company typ- ically runs off orders for 50,000 to 500,000 bags, but “no quantity is too small or too large,” he stated. The main substrate extruded is LDPE with some me- dium and high-density film produced if required. Re - cent times has seen a market shift from 80:20 individu- ally cut to inline bags to more of a 50:50 situation, which pleases Takken as it keeps more work in-house. “We’ve invested in new technology for improved efficiency and the better quality it offers and the Vetaphone corona treaters are certainly part of this,” he concluded. Vetaphone A/S Fabriksvej 11, 6000 Kolding, Denmark www.vetaphone.com Tim Takken says his Vetaphone corona units provide consistent high-quality surface treatment For the Speed Quantum Leap to Succeed Strolling was yesterday – in the meantime, countries such as Germany and Great Britain are also turning to the high-speed data highways. Because by now, everyone is aware that only the entry into the gigabit age secures the competitiveness in the long term. High growth rates in fibre optic expansion should nowmake this possible. And the cable, wire and pipe industries have long been ready to play a decisive role in shaping the glass future. M odel disciples are countries such as Korea, Japan and Spain: They already have very high fibre pen - etration rates of 87, 84, and 81 percent, respectively, and are among the seven countries with a fibre share of 70 percent or more of the total fixed broadband subscrip - tions, according to the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development). Germany, for example, is still lagging behind in the international comparison with a fibre optic expansion rate of less than 25 percent – which means 74th among 84 assessed countries. Pressure to act increases A not exactly flattering ranking that should be a thing of the past. That's why the federal government launched its gigabit strategy. According to this, fibre optic connec - tions are to be available nationwide by 2030. In order to make this possible, digital and fast planning and approv- al procedures are implemented, among other things. In