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Box Manufacturers Aim To Recapture More Fiber Box manufacturers working with the Paper and Packaging Board’s (P+PB) industry-wide residen- tial recycling initiative will take part in PACK EX- PO’s “Pack to the Future” exhibit, October 23-26, at Chicago, Illinois, McCormick Place, where event goers can learn more about this program and expe- rience a virtual reality (VR) journey in a futuristic, time-traveling corrugated car. Box To Nature Developed by P+PB in collaboration with par- ticipating paper and corrugated manufacturing companies and industry partners, this residen- tial recycling “Box to Nature” initiative pairs box manufacturers and e-commerce brands to print a reminder graphic on their boxes that encourages consumers to recycle. The Box to Nature program differs from other packaging recycling initiatives because it specifi- cally addresses paper packaging recycling behav- ior—the bulk of which is related to e-commerce shipping boxes. The Box to Nature graphic provides specific in- structions on how to easily recycle (empty, flat- ten, recycle) and a QR code that directs them to Box2Nature.org where they will find memorable, easy-to-remember messages to encourage recy- cling habits. Message Received When the message was tested before launching the program, 75 percent of consumers indicated they would be more likely to recycle their e-com- merce box after exposure to the graphic. The goal is to increase the residential box recy- cling rate and recapture more fiber to make new paper-based products. Participating brands also get a positive lift in perception among consumers due to the association with their choice to use sustain- able, recyclable paper-based packaging. IG Design Group Reaches Milestone With Uteco Press IG Design Group BV, Hoogeveen, Netherlands, has reached the milestone of one billion meters printed with Uteco’s Diamond HP 108 flexo machine. IG Design Group operates across multiple catego- ries and operates in the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas, with a distribution of more than 10,000 customers worldwide.

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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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