Association Of Plastic Recyclers Releases PCR Certification Program The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recently an- nounced upgrades and improvements to the APR PCR Certification Program. Responding to the growing demand for more accountability in recycling from government reg- ulators, brand companies and in the broader media, APR says the updated program stands out among others in the industry for being straightforward, streamlined, aligned with international standards, as well as anticipated domestic re- quirements such as California and Oregon EPR legislation. APR PCR Certification is a third-party independent as- sessment and verification that recycled content (plastic pellets or flake) originates from post-consumer sources such as the plastic packaging commonly recycled by U.S. households. APR’s program prepares recyclers and brand companies for upcoming regulatory changes and estab- lishes best in class performance standards for leading companies. Since its launch in 2021, APR PCR Certification has been awarded to more than 35 plastic recyclers, covering an estimated 30 percent or more of the post-consumer PET, PP, HDPE and LDPE/LLDPE produced in North Ameri- ca. The program improvements will help expand its reach and bring more stability to the PCR market. Based on ISO Chain-of-Custody and Traceability stan- dards, including requirements for elements of manage- ment systems to be in place and traceability through sales of product, the program covers all major types of plastic resin and can be used in any application of recycled con- tent. The standard was written in coordination with Recy- Class’s Audit Scheme for Recycled Plastics Traceability. Hub Labels Recognized As Maryland Employer Of The Year Hub Labels, Hagerstown, Maryland, has been recognized as Employer of the Year during the 2024 Maryland Appren- ticeship Awards. This honor, presented as part of Gover- nor Wes Moore’s celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, underscores Hub Labels’ commitment to workforce development and creating impactful career pathways in manufacturing. The awards ceremony also marked the launch of the Governor’s Apprenticeship Pledge, an initiative to recruit 500 new employers and 5,000 apprentices into regis- tered programs by next year. Since 2021, Hub Labels has partnered with the Mary- land Department of Labor and Washington County Pub- lic Schools (WCPS) to provide registered apprenticeship programs. These programs offer students hands-on train- ing, mentorship, and experience in manufacturing. Several program graduates have already transitioned into full-time positions at Hub Labels.
Miraclon Shine LED Lamp Kit Recognized By DFTA
The Shine LED Lamp Kit, designed by Miraclon, has won the Sustainability Technology Award in the German Flex- ographic Technical Association (DFTA) Awards during an event in Cologne, Germany. This is the third industry rec- ognition of Shine LED Lamp Kits, following the double FTA Sustainability Excellence and Innovation Award it received in North America in May 2024. Supplied as a simple, fast retrofit to existing fluorescent exposure frames, the Shine LED Lamp Kit enables flexo trade shops and printers to gain all the efficiency and sus- tainability benefits of LED exposure technology at a frac- tion of the cost of a new system, according to Miraclon. MPS Introduces Emmy For Real-Time Operator Support In an upgrade to its real-time operator tool, MPS has rein- troduced VirtualCoach with a new face and name – Emmy. Previously known for its advanced data-driven insights and artificial intelligence, VirtualCoach now brings a more personal touch to its capabilities. Emmy is designed to bridge the gap between management objectives and operator actions, offering a more relatable and engaging user experience, said the company.
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