With an eye to the future.

We invest in technologies, research and knowledge to ensure the best innovation in packaging.

Ghelfi 1905 – the team dedicated to research

The Ghelfi 1905 division is composed of a team of experienced technicians dedicated to the identification and development of innovative solutions in the fields of:

Packaging design

Materials

Technologies and processes

Areas of development

The paper

Study and characterisation of the properties of papers going into the various compositions of the corrugated cardboard.

The corrugated cardboard

Mechanical optimisation of corrugated cardboard, also through specially-developed software.

The press

Study and optimisation of the flexographic and digital printing process (photopolymers, inks, Anilox Roller, etcetera).

The paper treatments

Surface treatments for the paper, aimed at changing its functionality and seeking new properties.

New technologies

Exploration of technologies related to materials from bio-resources (starches, cellulose, and so on) in packaging.

Electronics and sensors

Internal development of low-cost sensors for monitoring the production process.

Collaborations with Universities

A significant part of the research is conducted through qualified collaborations with Universities and Research Institutes.

Politecnico di Milano

The Final Synthesis Laboratory (Bachelor’s Degree in Product Design, School of Design) on evolutions in the packaging product-system, from materials to technologies. Prof. Bisson. Activity started in 2008 and currently in progress.
Workshop (Bachelor’s Degree in Product Design, School of Design). Every year since 2007, the company has brought real-world projects into the classroom for students to try and bring new products to market.
The Final Synthesis Laboratory (Master’s Degree in Integrated Product Design, School of Design) on “Corrugated cardboard: innovative solutions and systems”, Professor Bisson, 3 editions, since 2019.
Chair affiliated with the Department of Industrial Chemistry, Professor Del Curto, since 2008.
Workshop of excellence in collaboration with Barilla, July 2016.
Biennial research fellowship on “Evolution of the package in the GDO”, Dr Zinzone, since 2012.
Sponsor of the research of the eCommerce Observatory.
Sponsor of the Retail Observatory in 2019.
Various theses since 2007.

University of Florence

Workshop – 3rd year, Faculty of Architecture on packaging for the 2015 Milan EXPO (in partnership with Comieco), Professor Cianfanelli, 4 editions since 2009