SUSTAINABILITY Siegwerk Wins EcoVadis Sustainability Award
FPPA (CONT’D FROM PAGE 37) Michael Agness, Executive Vice President, Americas at Hybrid Software, presented The State of Digital, examin- ing how automation, workflow integration, and evolving digital technologies are transforming prepress operations and redefining efficiency, quality, and competitiveness across the industry. Center Stage Artificial intelligence took center stage during a fea- tured panel discussion moderated by Hailey Ferrington of DuPont. Panelists included Agness and Laura Wright of CSW, Inc., offering executive, global enterprise, and tech- nology-provider perspectives. The discussion focused on practical AI applications already being implemented, how companies are evaluating AI tools, and the leadership con- siderations necessary as adoption accelerates throughout the sector. Technical education remained a cornerstone of the conference, with presentations from industry suppliers including Sustainable Solutionz, Anderson & Vreeland, Clean Planet Chemical, XSYS Flexo US LLC, Esko, and Du- Pont. A defining feature of the FPPA Annual Conference re- mains its structured one-on-one meeting program. Over two days, platemakers and suppliers participated in ded- icated 15-minute meetings to foster meaningful dialogue and explore new innovations and partnership opportu- nities. The 2026 event facilitated the most one-on-one meetings in FPPA’s history. Flexo Award During the President’s Dinner and Awards Ceremony, FPPA recognized outstanding achievement across the in- dustry. The Excellence in Flexo Award was presented to Esko for its innovation and leadership in advancing flexo- graphic pre-press technology through its new Flexo Front End+ module, the Esko Auto Plate Patcher. The Association also introduced the inaugural Indus- try Legacy Award, honoring individuals whose long-term contributions have significantly shaped both FPPA and the broader flexographic community. The first recipients—Don Scanlon of Adheso-Graphics Inc. and Tim Moore of South- ern Graphics Systems, Inc.—were recognized for their en- during impact and dedicated service to the Association and the industry at large. “As we look ahead, it’s clear that our industry is evolving rapidly,” said Aaron Pettijohn of Mark-Maker, who officially stepped into the role of FPPA President during the confer- ence. “From economic pressures to digital transformation and AI integration, the conversations taking place here are essential. FPPA remains committed to providing a space where platemakers and suppliers can connect, learn, and lead the future of flexographic pre-press together.” For more information about FPPA and upcoming events, visit flexoplatemakers.com/events .
Siegwerk, global provider of printing inks and coat- ings for packaging applications and labels, has been awarded the 2026 EcoVadis Sustainability Achieve- ment Award in the category “Best New Program”. According to the jury, the company sets a new
benchmark for early‑stage sustainable procurement initiatives. The judges particularly emphasized Siegw- erk’s outstanding transparency, its strong early impact, and its systematic focus on human rights within its global supply chain. Every year, EcoVadis grants its Sustainability Achievement Awards to companies with strong sus- tainable procurement programs that enable meaning- ful impact across global value chains. Here, the “Best New Program Award” recognizes companies that demonstrate rapid progress and leadership in respon- sible procurement within the first three years of their EcoVadis journey. A key driver of the company’s progress is Sustain- UP, its global sustainable procurement program de- signed to holistically advance sustainability and hu- man rights throughout the supply chain. SustainUP was launched in mid-2025 to provide teams with clear guidelines, practical tools, and struc- tured frameworks to help them integrate environ- mental and social responsibility into every sourcing decision. Cathleen Hansohm, Siegwerk’s Global Supplier Sustain- ability and Human Rights Manager, with the EcoVadis Award (second from left).
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