N.V. Business Publishers Corporation (with offices in New Jersey and Illinois) is truly the only trade journal specialist that serves the worldwide corrugated and folding carton industries with separate publications. The company is fully integrated with publishing, design, reproduction and origination. N.V. produces a selection of magazines (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and bi-monthly) exclusively covering every aspect of the Corrugated, Folding Carton, Flexographic Printing, and Recycling industries. An added extension for our worldwide publications is our affiliate in England, Brunton Publications, Ltd.
AICC Concludes Annual Meeting AICC, The Independent Packag- ing Association, held its Annual Meeting at the Marriott Louisville Downtown, September 18-20, in Louisville, Kentucky, with more than 500 registrants in attendance.
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Consumers Respond To Private Label by Greg Kishbaugh A mcor has released the results of a recent survey that finds private label products have become increasingly popular in European households, with 70 percent of consumers incor- porating these products into their grocery shopping routines. The study, based on responses from more than 3,000 gro- cery shoppers in six European countries, highlights the
AICC members had the opportu- nity to explore the box plants of Premier Packaging, Independent II, and Greif CorrChoice. The AICC Annual Meeting kicked off with a Focus Session that includ- ed the State of the Industry address delivered by Timothy Bergwall, Group President of Paper Packag- ing & Services at Greif, Inc. George Staphos, a Managing Di- rector at Bank of America Mer- rill Lynch, followed with a Paper & Packaging Economic Update, equipping participants with the lat- est market trends and financial per- spectives. Gene Marks, CPA, author and col- umnist, and Small Business Owner,
growing popularity of private labels, driven primarily by the rising cost of living. The survey found that 85 percent of respondents ranked “price” as their paramount consideration when choosing pri- vate label items.
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This affordability-driven shift in buying habits shows no signs of slowing, with 50 percent of con- sumers indicating they will continue to favor pri- vate labels due to their high satisfaction with prod- uct quality. Although price is a primary motivator, consumers remain unwilling to compromise on quality. The research identified “better taste,” “local production,” and “cleaner ingredients” as the top factors influ- encing quality perceptions. Just more than half of European consumers (51 percent) discern no significant quality difference between private-label and branded products. “While the research confirms that the price of pri- vate-label items impacts grocery shoppers’ purchas- ing decisions in the current economic climate, qual- ity is still a crucial factor influencing consumers’ buying journey,” said Madalina Mitru, Strategic Mar- keting and Value Chain Manager at Amcor. “Taste, quality and origin are all still important when con- sumers are making purchasing decisions.” The research additionally sheds light on evolving consumer attitudes toward sustainability, particu- larly those concerning retailers and brands. Just more than 40 percent of the consumer re- spondents believe that retailers are making genu-
ine strides in “local production” efforts. One-third of consumers perceive progress in “food waste re- duction,” “less excessive packaging,” and “more sus- tainable packaging”. There remains, however, room for improvement, according to respondents, with 35 percent indicat- ing that retailers need to make more efforts to re- duce excessive packaging and 33 percent expecting more sustainable packaging alternatives. Packaging continues to play a pivotal role in con- sumer choices. Claims such as “recyclable pack- aging,” “less plastic,” “less packaging,” and “paper
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shared top tactics and strategies that leaders should employ to navigate and thrive in 2024 and beyond. Keynote speaker Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey’s Corporation, presented “Looking Back to Move Forward,” prompting attendees to reflect on the past and draw valuable lessons for the fu- ture during a general session and went on to dis- cuss “Keeping the Family in Family Business” and “It Takes Creativity: DIY Marketing” during subse- quent workshop presentations. In another workshop session, Tim Connell, A.G. Stacker, moderated a panel discussion with Jeremy Cohen, Acme Corrugated, Keith Thomas, Michigan City Paper Box Co., and Dennis Wood, Premier Packaging, on “Automation vs. Semi-Automation in the Plant.” Andrew Hurley, Clemson University, presented a four-phase program for sustainable packaging de- velopment during a workshop and discussed car- bon neutrality during a general session while Abi- gail Sztein, AF&PA, provided insights into legislative developments affecting the industry. During the Meeting, Evelio Mattos, host of Pack- age Design Unboxd, also explored the implementa- tion of AI in manufacturing. AICC Annual Meeting (Cont’d from Page 1)
AICC Emerging Leaders participated in a discus- sion on leadership development and authenticity in leadership with panelists Cassi Malone, Corrugat- ed Supplies Company, Josh Sobel, Jamestown Con- tainer Companies, Danny Lopez, Haire Group, and
Simona Georgescu, Adduco Communications, Inc. and moderator John McQueary, CST Systems Inc. During the Meeting, AICC recognized Greg Jones, SUN Automation Group, and Greg Tucker, Bay Cit- ies, as the recipients of the AICC Champion Award. Cascades took home the AICC/BCN Innovator of (Cont’d on Page 8)
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Tesa Completes Expansion Of Michigan Facility Tesa has completed an expansion at its facility in Sparta, Michigan. The Sparta facility, established in 1982, was tesa’s first manufacturing site outside of Europe. This investment marks a significant step for tesa in achieving its sustainability agenda, which includes transitioning to solvent-free production in all of its facilities and using bio-based and recycled raw ma- terials, said the company. In addition to solvent-free production, the site now features an expanded Product and Technology Development Lab and a Customer Solution Center where partners can collaborate with tesa to test and develop more sustainable solutions. Strengthening Partnerships This step aims to strengthen tesa’s partnerships with customers and partners in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With the completion of the construction work, the facility now boasts an additional 28,000 square feet of manufacturing space, increasing the total area to more than 40,000 square feet. This new area houses production equipment de- signed with a “zero waste” concept, which is ex- pected to reduce natural gas consumption by ap- proximately 40 percent once the older machinery is permanently decommissioned later this year. The facility also includes a large product devel- opment area, in addition to the new Customer Solution Center. While this phase of construction is complete, another phase is set to begin, which will include the construction of a warehouse. Label Summit Latin America To Return To Colombia The forthcoming 20th edition of Label Summit Latin America will return to Colombia in March 2024 and will take place in Bogotá for the first time. The two-day conference will take place at Agora Bogotá Convention Center from March 12-13. Label Summit Latin America is aimed at label converters, key suppliers and senior decision mak- ers working in the industry. The event is support- ed by regional media and trade bodies including ABIEA, ANPACK, CONLATINGRAF, ASIMPRES and many more. Visitor registration for Label Summit Latin Ameri- ca 2024 will open in November 2023.
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MicroDynamics Partners With All Printing Resources MicroDynamics LLC has formed a new sales part- nership with All Printing Resources Inc. (APR). The new partnership allows APR to sell the new Veritas inspection system, along with all MicroDynamics systems and accessories, to customers located in the United States and Canada. All Printing Resources, Inc. is a solutions provider assisting flexographic converters with knowledge- able sales, service, and support since 1958. The company offers a wide range of flexo products, supplies, and accessories to customers throughout the United States and Canada. Based in Illinois, the company holds 15 U.S. warehouse locations and a large sales force operating throughout the country. The agreement allows APR to provide sales and support for all MicroDynamics solutions, including the Veritas, 3DQC Classic, and LaserQC systems, the MicroScan3 software, and all inspec- tion accessories. Winner of the 2023 FTA Technical Innovation Award, Veritas is the newest anilox inspection mi- croscope from MicroDynamics. The MicroScan3 analysis software is also available through APR for seamless data analysis, storage, and recall. MicroDynamics’ LaserQC system reportedly accu- rately measures course engravings under 150lpi. In- spection accessories such as the Anti-Vibe vibration reduction table, calibration stands, and roll holders will also be available through APR under the new agreement. GMG Expands North American Dealer Network GMG Color, developer of color management and proofing solutions for the packaging industry, has announced All Printing Resources (APR) as a new official dealer for its products in the North Ameri- can market. APR, Glendale Heights, Illinois, a supplier of con- sumables, software and equipment to the US and Canada flexo markets, will now offer GMG Color’s ecosystem of proofing and color management tools to printers in the region. Trusted by printers and converters around the world, GMG Color’s software products include GMG ColorServer and GMG ColorProof, designed to streamline color conversion. With this new partnership, APR customers in North America and Canada will have access to GMG’s suite of color management tools.
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INX International Ink Co. has completed an in- vestment in DetraPel, a materials company that manufactures sustainable coatings. This represents the fourth deal closed since the $50M INX Venture Capital investment program was established in 2022. DetraPel is the parent company of the consumer division ProofPlus, and Impermea Materials, its re- cently rebranded industrial arm. Impermea Materi- als is a materials company that provides solutions to drive the next generation of PFAS and plastic-free innovation. Substrate Varieties The solutions include Paper and Paperboard Pack- aging, which offer a variety of substrate technolo- gies such as oil and grease resistance (OGR), mois- ture vapor transmission (MTVR) barriers, adhesives, release coatings and more. These water-based, plas- tic alternatives are FDA compliant (A-H), heat seal- able, and preserve the flexibility and foldability of the substrate. The DetraPel investment focuses on paper and fiber-based packaging and complements Sakata INX’s Ecostage GB-XA oxygen barrier coatings, an offering for films introduced to the market earlier this year. GLS Films Adds Bobst Press, Laminator Since its founding more than two decades ago by Sandeep Goyal and Rajesh Goyal, GLS Films Indus- tries has reportedly grown to become one of In- dia’s largest flexible packaging companies. It caters to a host of industry segments, including food and drinks, FMCG, pharmaceutical, industrial, and agri- culture. The company invested in its first Bobst machine in 2012, the RS 888. Later, the company added the Nova RS 5002, which was installed in 2019. In 2022, it went on to add a Vision RS 5003 press and will soon will be receiving the fourth Vision RS 5003, which has a speed of 400 meters per minute and is suitable for water-based and solvent-based ink. GLS Films has decided to add a second Nova D 800 laminator with flexo trolley. The machine reportedly enables high-speed coat- ing of solvent-based adhesives with high solid con- tent, allowing for 20 percent less adhesive usage with high solid and low coating weight.
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the Year Award for their 100 percent recycled SBS alternative used for color applications on packaging. Student Design Competition winners and Troll Scholarship recipients were also recognized during the meeting. Additionally, AICC members elected a new slate of officers and directors during the Annual Meeting, with Matt Davis, Packaging Express, succeeding Jana Harris, Harris Packaging and American Carton Co. as Board Chair. The event concluded with a closing keynote from Dakota Meyer, a US Marine and Medal of Honor recipient, who shared insights on mastering life’s toughest battles and discovering one’s purpose. Slate Of Officers AICC, The Independent Packaging Association Members elected the following slate of officers and directors during the AICC Annual Meeting in Lou- isville, Kentucky. The slate was approved by accla- mation during the general session on Wednesday, September 20. The Emerging Leaders of AICC elected a new del- egate to represent the Association’s Emerging Lead- ers Program, Evan Clary of National Corrugated Machinery. AICC’s Associate (supplier) Members elected Mike Butler of Domtar Packaging to the Associate Mem- ber Board. Also joining the AICC Board as Vice Chairman is Joe Morelli, Huston Patterson, and Lewisburg Print- ing Company. AICC’s Officers and Directors for 2023-2024 are: OFFICERS Chair Matt Davis, Packaging Express First Vice Chair Gary Brewer, Package Crafters Vice Chair Finn MacDonald, Independent II Terri-Lynn Levesque, Royal Containers Joe Morelli, Huston Patterson & Lewisburg Print- ing Co. Immediate Past Chair Jana Harris, Harris Packaging & American Carton Chairman, Past Chairmen’s Council Gene Marino, Akers Packaging Group President Michael M. D’Angelo, AICC, The Independent Packaging Association Secretary/General Counsel
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packaging” emerged as top factors positively influ- encing the purchase of private label products. No- tably, 28 percent of shoppers cited that more sus- tainable packaging swayed them toward choosing private label products. “We see a growing shift toward eco-conscious gro- cery shopping for both private-label and branded products,” said Mitru. “Consumers increasingly ex- pect their preferred products to demonstrate how they are improving sustainability. Retailers and brands can adopt more sustainable packaging to help retain customers and demonstrate their con- tinued commitment to driving circularity and reduc- ing their carbon footprint.” As consumers grapple with the financial impedi- ments of increasing living costs, the Amcor report demonstrates that the growing preference for pri- vate label products underscores the pivotal roles of affordability, quality and sustainability in shaping their purchasing decisions.
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SuperCorrExpo (SCE), co-hosted by TAPPI and AICC, will return to Orlando, Florida, September 8-12, 2024, with a focus on “Future Forward. Time Tested.” Nearly 85 percent of the show floor is al- ready sold. More than 6,000 industry attendees from more than 70 countries are expected to attend this international event. Exhibitors will showcase live demos of working equipment, while sharing technological innova- tions designed to provide next generation capabil- ities for box makers. A record number of represen- tatives from corrugated manufacturers from around the world are expected to attend in 2024. Held at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), SCE will offer attendees multiple learning opportunities in addition to the expansive exhib- it floor. These include technical sessions focusing on the latest industry developments and in-depth corrugated courses, as well as four keynote pre- sentations from industry leaders and other socially relevant speakers. In addition, the second-ever Box Manufacturing Olympics will feature designs created over the last two years and entries will be available for view- ing on the show floor. With 43 categories in the running, winners will be announced each day, and Best of the Industry winners announced on the last day of the show.
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The Royal Group The Royal Group, a provider of packaging and displays, has add- ed three people in the Chicago and Wisconsin region. Katie Wilhelm will serve as the Se- nior Vice President-Midwest, John Moulton as the General Manager of Innovative Fiber and Billy Cozad will be the Regional Sales Manager for Wisconsin. Wilhelm is an executive with more than three decades of experi- ence in the packaging industry. Moulton’s experience spans more People & Places
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Adheso-Graphics, Inc. www.adheso-graphics.com
AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current technology flexo mounting tapes and backing sys - tems for corrugated plate mounting. Flexstik hard vinyl, FlexSoft, bi.esse brand, Gold Series. Thin tapes for sleeve and Narrow web plate mounting. Specialty tapes that cover the vast thick - ness range requirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving ser - vices for unique customers & applications. A&V manufactures a complete line of photopolymer plate processing systems and is a leading distribu - tor of flexographic platemaking materials. A&V also sells digital imaging systems and software specifical - ly designed for flexography. Apex International www.apexinternational.com Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com Apex International is an award-winning global lead - er of anilox rolls, sleeves, glue sets, metering prod - ucts, and print maintenance solutions. With five production facilities on four continents, a grow - ing portfolio of clients in over 80 countries, and a high-performance continuous-improvement culture, Apex’s mission is the customer’s production suc - cess. Through technical innovation, service, and manufacturing precision, Apex delivers reliable, durable, and predictable metering solutions to its client’s presses every day. ARC International www.ARCInternational.com ARC International is a world leader in the manufac - turing of roller products for flexography. The latest nanotechnology laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers. Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com Eaglewood Technologies provides the award-winning Sitexco Laser Systems, Sanilox ™ Systems and Sani- Blast ™ Mobile Service. Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers. Sanilox ™ Systems are the global standard of reliable, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning. Sani-Blast ™ cleaning service has been cleaning rolls for over 20 years and offer several cleaning options to minimize downtime.
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than 30 years, spe- cifically in sales and operations management.
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After completing his BA in Busi- ness Management from Western Governors University, Cozad has amassed 17 years worth of experi- ence in the Chicago and Milwaukee Markets.
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Comexi, Asahi To Host Platemaking Event
Asahi Photoproducts, a producer of flexographic photopolymer plates, will be co-hosting an event for the flexible packaging industry with Comexi at the Comexi CTec customer conference center in Gi- rona, Spain. The event, scheduled for November 8, 2023, will also feature technologies, presentations, and demonstrations from a variety of other partners, in- cluding ESKO, Hamillroad, tesa, hubergroup, FGS Flexographic Solutions and OQ Chemicals. Real-Time Creation During the event, visitors will view real-time plate creation for two different jobs using Asahi AWP wa- ter-washable Carbon Neutral plates, as well as live printing of those jobs on a Comexi F2 Origin flex- ographic press configured with hubergroup Pro- pyl solvent inks in a 7-color expanded color gamut (ECG) configuration. The two jobs will be run back-to-back, demon- strating the ease of changing jobs with one printing sleeve change, according to Asahi.
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David Goch, Webster, Chamberlain, & Bean Administrator, AICC Canada Lee Gould, AICC Canada AICC Annual Meeting (Cont’d from Page 8)
Mike Schaefer, Tavens Packaging & Display Solu- tions Ben DeSollar, Sumter Packaging Jack Fiterman, Liberty Diversified Industries ADVISORS TO THE CHAIRMAN Al Hoodwin, Michigan City Paper Box Gene Marino, Akers Packaging Group Tim Connell, A.G. Stacker EMERGING LEADER DELEGATES John McQueary, CST Systems Jordan Dawson, Harris Packaging Evan Clary, National Corrugated Machinery
Administrator, AICC Mexcio Veronica Reyes, AICC Mexico
DIRECTORS West : Sahar Mehrabzadeh-Garcia, Bay Cities Southwest : Jenise Cox, Harris Packaging & Amer- ican Carton Southeast : Michael Drummond, Packrite Midwest : Casey Shaw, Batavia Container Great Lakes : Josh Sobel, Jamestown Container Cos. Northeast : Stuart Fenkel, McLean Packaging AICC Mexico : Sergio Menchaca, EKO Empaques De Carton S.A. De C.V.
ASSOCIATE MEMBER DIRECTORS Chairman Tim Connell, A.G. Stacker Vice Chairman John Burgess, Pamarco/ Absolute Secretary
OVERSEAS DIRECTOR Kim Nelson, Royal Containers
Jeff Dietz, Kolbus America Associate Board Director Mike Butler, Domtar Packaging Immediate Past Chairman, Associate Members Greg Jones, SUN Automation
DIRECTORS AT LARGE Kevin Ausburn, SMC Packaging Group Eric Elgin, Oklahoma Interpack Guy Ockerlund, Ox Box
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Pacificolor John Clark has joined prepress packaging com- pany Pacificolor LLC, Woods Cross, Utah, as a Pre- press-IT Workflow Engineer.
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Clark will play a role in enhancing the company’s prepress operations and IT workflows. He joins Pacif- icolor from Southern Graphic Sys- tems and has worked in the field of prepress and information technolo- gy for more than 25 years.
DuPont Packaging Graphics is the world’s leading supplier of flexographic printing systems in digital and conventional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and fin - ishing products. For more than 35 years, beginning with Cyrel®, the first photopolymer printing plate, through to to - day’s digital workflow revolution, DuPont has been driving innovation in the Flexo and package printing industries. The Digital Cyrel® FAST imaging system has been broadly recognized for its efficiency, productivity, print performance, and environmental benefits. Flint Group www.flintgrp.com Flint Group Flexographic Products develops, man - ufacturers and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consumables, including: nyloflex ® photopoly - mer printing plates and processing equipment, and dayCorr ® die-cutting blankets and anvil covers. With a strong customer focus, unmatched service and support, and superior products, Flint Group strives to provide exceptional value, consistent quality and continuous innovation to customers around the world. Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com We’ve made ceramic anilox rolls longer than any - one in the world and pride ourselves on being the best in the world. Whether wide web, narrow web, newspaper, or corrugated markets, Harper continu - ously strives to bring new flexographic products and services to the printing industry that will improve the quality of your graphics. Flexotecnica’s patented Safe Sleeve Change ® system and Speedy Clean ® auto washup system are designed to give converters a competitive edge through Flexotecnica’s commitment to research and development. Sales, service and support for Flexo - tecnica presses is provided by KBA North America, Inc. in Dallas, Texas with U.S. resident technicians, an extensive spare parts inventory and an experi - enced, dedicated service staff. KBA-Flexotecnica – Get the Edge www.kba-flexotecnica.com/en/
Clark will be responsible for streamlining and optimizing pre- press processes, implementing new technologies, and ensuring seamless integration of IT systems. Pacificolor is the exclusive North American pro- vider of the multi-award-winning flexible and cor- rugated screening technologies ProjectBlue and Vortex. The company has additional sites in Colora- do and Minnesota. Sun Chemical Sun Chemical’s Glenn Webster received the Na- tional Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers’ John Clark
(NAPIM) Technical Achievement Award. Recipients of the Techni- cal Achievement Award are hon- ored for making significant contri- butions to the science of printing ink formulation, manufacture or application. Webster started working in the printing ink industry in 1989 as a formulation chemist where he de- veloped rheology-modified UV litho
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inks using novel low-temperature aluminum alkox- ide gellants to gel polyester acrylate oligomers for improved litho performance and printability. A holder of three patents, he further improved lithographic print performance with the develop- ment of a new approach to pigment dispersions for UV litho inks using non-reactive high molecu- lar weight resins. He developed solutions to meet the industry’s needs for higher press speeds, intro- duced new barrier coatings that lightweight pack- aging and enhance shelf life, designed Mirrortech technology as a sustainable alternative to metal- lized board, and recently launched monoweb label overprint coatings which are a possible sustainable replacement to laminated labels in packaging.
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Flint Group Shines Spotlight On UV LED Curing Flint Group has introduced a new whitepaper that closely examines UV LED curing and the role of dual cure inks. The whitepaper, tailored to assist printers and converters in transitioning from traditional mercu- ry-based UV curing to UV LED systems, explores the rapid growth of LED curing technology and its impact on the narrow web printing sector. The whitepaper focuses on how sustainability, ef- ficiency, and performance can work together. The whitepaper touches key aspects, including: • Energy Efficiency and Beyond : Explaining how UV LED curing can optimize power consumption and reduce costs. • Eco-Friendly Advantages : Exploring the envi- ronmental benefits of transitioning from traditional mercury-based UV curing to future-proof UV LED systems. • Longevity and Cost Savings : Discussing how the lifespan of UV LED units can enhance efficiency and minimize waste, ultimately saving money. • EkoCure : A sneak peek into the EkoCure Dual Cure ink range from Flint Group. The whitepaper is available for download at: https://www.flintgrp.com/en/divisions/pack- aging-narrow-web/narrow-web/narrow-web-re- source-hub/ . AWA Announces Label & Release Liner Seminar AWA Alexander Watson Associates has announced the forthcoming AWA Label & Release Liner Indus- try Seminar, scheduled to take place on December 4, 2023, in Shanghai, China, co-located with La- belexpo Asia. The event will offer an opportunity for industry stakeholders to gain insights into the pressure-sensitive Label and Release Liner market. Industry experts will lead panel discussions and provide presentations, offering attendees an under- standing of the PS label market, release liners, and the latest advancements in related technologies. Pressure-sensitive label market presently consti- tutes almost 50 percent of the total production and usage of Release Liners. While Paper Liners contin- ue to dominate, the rapid growth of Film Liners is shaping new avenues across the value chain. The seminar will also highlight the emerging attention toward pressure-sensitive laminates, particular- ly Release Liners, driven by concerns about waste management and elevated material costs.
Industry Events
FTA Fall Conference October 9-11, 2023 Louisville, Kentucky
TLMI Annual Meeeting October 15-17, 2023 The Broadmoor Colorado Springs, CO
Labelexpo Asia December 5-8, 2023 SNIEC Shanghai, China
Gulf Print & Pack January 9-11, 2024 World Trade Center Dubai, United Emirites
Labelexpo Americas September 10-12, 2024 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, Illinois
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Siegwerk’s Climate Targets Validated By SBTi Siegwerk, a global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has had its science-based climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Siegwerk joined the initiative with a commitment letter in 2022, and has set near- and long-term com- pany-wide emission reductions in line with sci- ence-based net-zero with the SBTi. SBTi is a global body enabling businesses to set am- bitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science. It is focused on accelerating companies across the world to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. The initiative is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources In- stitute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and one of the We Mean Business Coalition commitments. The We Mean Business Coalition is a global coalition of nonprofits working together to accelerate the transition to a net-zero economy. The SBTi defines and promotes best practice in science-based target setting, offers resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and inde- pendently assesses and approves companies’ targets. Siegwerk has had the following science-based tar- gets validated: Overall net zero target : Siegwerk commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050. Near-term targets : Siegwerk commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42 percent by 2030 from a 2020 base year. Siegwerk also com- mits to increase active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0 percent in 2020 to 100 percent by 2025, and to continue active annual sourcing of 100% renewable electricity through 2030. Siegwerk further commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services 25 percent by 2030 from a 2020 base year. Long-term target : Siegwerk commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90 percent by 2050 from a 2020 base year. Siegwerk also com- mits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90 percent within the same timeframe.
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