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May 28, 2018
Vol. 20 No. 11
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Beauty Industry Drives Sustainable Packaging FF orum for the Future and The Sustainability Consortium (TSC), supported by contributions from major brands and retailers, have produced a draft assessment tool for evaluating the sustainability of beauty and personal care products, with the goal of simplifying and aligning the wide array of product assessment criteria in use today.
ABN AMRO To Acquire MPS
For exclusive content and breaking news please visit www.flexomarketnews.com MPS Group will be acquired by ABN AMRO Participaties (AAP), an in- dependently managed private equity business of ABNAMRO, from majority shareholder Braver Investments, Oost NL and the founders of MPS. CEO Wim van den Bosch, CFO Willem Huijink, as well as founders Bert van den Brink and Eric Hoendervangers, will remain with the business and in- vest alongside AAP. Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. Netherlands-based MPS provides narrow and mid-web printing solu- tions including flexographic, offset and f lexo-digital hybrid printing presses used in the label and flexi- ble packaging industries. MPS serves customers from mar- kets such as food & beverage, house- hold products and pharmaceuticals. Recently, MPS has selected Inter- world Cre as its sales partner in Philippines, as part of its efforts to expand its presence in Asia. Interworld Cre will supply MPS’ flexo, offset, and hybrid press solu- tions for label and packaging print- ers in Philippines.
Participating organizations included Sustainable Brands mem- bers CVS Health, Procter & Gamble, Target, Eastman Chemical Company, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. and Unilever, as well as other leading industry players such as Burt’s Bees, Col- gate, Method, Sephora, Seventh Generation,Walgreens and Wal- mart. Input was also provided by a number of other industry stakeholders such as the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Forum for the Future designed and facilitated the process, which began in 2014 with the Beauty and Personal Care Prod- uct Sustainability Summit, co-hosted by Target andWalmart.The Summit and subsequent work were in response to growing consumer and NGO demand for sustainable products, and the understanding that meeting this need would require key indus- try players coming together to find solutions.
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TSC has led the technical work and will now take on coordination, development, and implementation of the assessment tool.This will allow TSC to ensure alignment with their existing product sustainability assessment, measurement, and reporting tools that currently cover more than $200 billion in retail sales. This continued push toward more aligned assess- ment tools is an important step toward putting more sustainable products on retailers’ shelves. Rating Sustainability The assessment tool, currently known as the Beauty and Personal Care (BPC) Product Sustainability Rat- ing System, includes a set of key performance indica- tors (KPIs), along with a proposed method of scoring products against these indicators. A range of sustain- ability attributes and activities, from basic practice to aspirational leadership, are reflected within the KPIs. Retailers and other companies may voluntarily use this tool to independently and individually evaluate product sustainability, with scores intended to re- main confidential between retailer and supplier. Re- sulting product assessment may be used to facilitate supplier-retailer conversations, drive improvements in supply chains, and independently evaluate and in- centivize better, more sustainable products. SPICE Meanwhile, global beauty group L’Oréal and lead- ing environmental sustainability consulting firm Quantis have launched a new cosmetics industry ini- tiative called SPICE, the Sustainable Packaging Initia- tive for Cosmetics. The initiative aims to meet consumers’ growing expectations for environmental performance and shape the future of sustainable packaging by guiding policy development and dri- ving innovation. Companies face considerable methodological issues when it comes to measuring the environmental foot- print of their products.The results from product envi- ronmental footprints help companies make eco-design choices and to credibly communicate with consumers. SPICE was created to address these issues and provide solutions to these challenges in a collec- tive manner by many of the industry’s major actors. Working Together SPICE membership is open to cosmetics products manufacturers as well as cosmetics packaging suppli- ers. Currently, there are 11 members: Avon Products, Inc., Clar ins Group, Coty Inc., L’Occitane en Provence, L’Oréal, LVMH, Shiseido, Sisley, French
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Badger Tag & Label Holds Grand Opening Celebration Badger Tag & Label, Random Lake,Wisconsin, recent- ly held a grand opening for its new facility. Following an official ribbon cutting, members of Badger’s man- agement team gave guided tours, explained highlights of the new facility, and detailed Badger’s capabilities. The new facility serves as Badger’s main office, as well as the production areas for digital and flexographic printing, and the rewind operations.
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Representatives from Keller Inc., the design-build general contractor of the construction project, Bad- ger’s customers, Random Lake Chamber of Com- merce, Town of Sherman Board and Village of Random Lake Board members, as well as the general public, were part of the grand opening celebration. Room For Flexo The new 22,000-square-feet building is Badger’s second facility in the Random Lake area; the cop- many continues to utilize its original 30,000-square- foot building for its prepress department, letterpress printing and finishing operations. In addition to the main/corporate offices and pro- duction areas, the new building also has warehouse/storage and receiving areas. The produc- tion area houses four flexographic presses for print- ing custom tags and labels, digital equipment and plotter cutter utilized for specialty projects, and the rewind machines. Standing ( left to right ): Dale “DJ” Jacoby, Vice Pres- ident and board member; Paul Schroeder, board member and shareholder; Bob Thiel, President, board member and shareholder; Joel Entringer, board member; Jim Thiel, board member; Dick Thiel, board member and shareholder; and Kevin Kalkofen, Vice President and board member.
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FINAT Prepares For Label Summit
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T he challenges facing converters and the emerging technical trends that are impacting their businesses are among the key topics that will be addressed at the fourth FINAT European Label Forum, which will take place in Dublin, Ireland, from June 6-8. The opening morning will begin with The Elephant In The Room: Brexit And Its Implications For EU/UK B2B Relations given by Alastair Campbell best known for his role as former British Prime Minis- ter Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and direc- tor of communications and strategy. An Irish Market Review will be provided by Gavin Killeen, Managing Director of Nuprint Technologies Ltd. in Derry, Northern Ireland; and a European Label Market Update will be provided by Jules Leje- une, Managing Director of FINAT (EU). Andy Thomas, Strategic Director at Tarsus Labels & Packaging Group (GB), will explain how the scope of the labels and packaging world has been evolving over time and presents an outlook for the coming 3-5 years in Remapping The Increasingly Wider World Of Labels & Packaging — General Overview Of The Current And Future Landscape . Keran Turakhia, author of “if packaging could talk”, Director of Hive IP ltd and founder of iPackaging Ex- pertise Ltd, will discuss how to Liberate The True Value In Digital Packaging . Thursday afternoon will feature parallel business learning sessions. Attendees will be able to choose two from the six offerings that best meet their needs and interests.The sessions include: • Going Digital — Challenges And Opportunities From Converter And Brand Owner Perspectives . Jen- nifer Dochstader and David Walsh of LPC Inc. will pro- vide an update of the findings of the FINAT report about the state of affairs in digital label printing, including new data and information about digital labels from a Euro- pean brand perspective. • Brand Protection, Product Authentication And Similar Issues . James Bevan of Vandagraf will cover the latest developments in security brand protection and anti-counterfeit technologies, including taggants and forensic markers, as well as connected packaging. • A Food Labels Panel of Experts consisting of Jakob Abildgoard of Dan Labels, Robert Rae of GEW and Niklas Olsson of Flint Group will share the benefits of expanding market scope, using narrow web con- verting for indirect food packaging. The panel will also touch on European legislative demands for la- bels, as well as an update on the latest technologies for UV curing.
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tions are identical at each plant, equipped with Mark Andy’s award-winning QCDC (Quick Change Die Cut) finishing technology, a cold foil unit, and smart blade system, designed to achieve higher print quali- ty at faster speeds. The choice to add three of the same platform en- sures consistent repeatability for customers regard- less of where Continental Datalabel chooses to print the jobs. True business optimization can now be achieved, enabling rapid turnaround for the convert- er’s customers. Eumatex To Support BST Eltromat In Hungary Eumatex GmbH will be supporting customers of BST eltromat in Hungary. Founded in Pyhra, Austria, in 1984, Eumatex currently has ten employees; the company represents European machine suppliers specializing in flexo and gravure printing and foil ex- trusion in both its local market and various Eastern European countries.With its expertise and local pres- ence, Eumatex ideally complements BST eltromat’s global sales and service network.
Harper Corporation of America has donated six anilox rolls to Fundeplast, a non-profit flexographic training foundation. Headquartered in San Salvador, El Salvador, Fundeplast has received a donation totaling $18,000. The new XLT anilox rolls will enable the foundation to upgrade its current press, and provide improved training and development opportunities for students. Fundeplast currently has a printing facil- ity with a six-color CI press and basic pre-press ana- log equipment. The anilox rolls are expected to arrive at the foundation in early June. Continental Datalabel Installs Three Mark Andy Presses To support growing production volumes and unique customer brand identities, Continental Datala- bel has installed three Mark Andy Performance Series P5 presses for its three manufacturing facilities in Texas, California and Illinois. The 17-inch P5 presses, each equipped with 8 flexo stations, are the first 8- color machines for the printer. The press configura-
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consequences for the label industry and how label companies can best prepare. The second day of the conference will begin with How Visionary Organizations Are Redefining Work And Achieving Greater Success. Sarah Sladek, Founder of XYZ University (US), will provide insights from 16 years of documented workforce and talent- development research, including her latest book ‘Tal- ent Generation’. Sladek will explain how businesses can successfully master the ‘talent gap’ and make smart, confident, future-focused workforce decisions. NextGen Challenges For Label Converters In Eu- rope will feature a debate panel consisting of indus- tr y professionals with dif ferent per spectives (generation, company site, and company ownership type).The audience will be encouraged to participate in this dialogue about the future of our industry. Brand-owner Guinness Shares Its Considerations On Their Path To 2020 will feature Emma Rochford, Global Marketing Manager for Guinness, and Kathryn Wilson, Design Lead for Guinness and Baileys at Diageo. The session will end with Eyes Wide Open — How To Make Smart Decisions In A Complex World? led by Professor Noreena Hertz.
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• The Total Cost Of Ownership Of Alternative Labe l Pr int ing Technolog i es . Sean Smyth of Smithers Pira will discuss common misconceptions about the cost of manufacturing labels and set the record s t ra ight wi th respect to the deci s ion process for investments in new technologies. He’ll present a methodology for identifying cost effec- tive label printing technology and can be used to evaluate investments, even in a rapidly evolving technology environment such as the labels indus- try is facing today. • How To Measure ROI To Improve B2B Marketing Results . Bert van Loon, business marketing strategist, will describe the rapidly changing landscape in B2B marketing as it becomes more content- and technolo- gy-driven. He will explain modern ROI methods for marketing that will enable organizations to increase marketing effectiveness. • EU Falsified Medicines Directive — How To Im- plement Serialization And Tamper Evidence . Dieter Moessner, pharma project engineer at Edelmann, will share details on new EU directives and address audi- ence questions. The focus will be on the effects and
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TLMI Responds To USDA’s New Labeling Guidelines The Agricultural Marketing Service division of the US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) issued labeling and related requirements for food products containing bioengineered (BE) ingredients, previously referred to as GMOs. As proposed, USDA will not consider “GMO” or “GM” as acceptable terms for compliance purposes after the labeling rule is finalized. TLMI has adopted no formal position on the BE label- ing requirements, however, the association wants to in- form members of forthcoming labeling changes so they may work with, and educate, their customers to imple- ment necessary changes prior to the compliance dead- line.Highlights of the BE Proposed Labeling Guidelines: • Determining BE Eligibility : USDA is seeking com- ments on which foods will require labeling.The first category covers food from genetically engineered (GE) crops with a high adoption rate (85 percent or greater). As proposed, food in this category is pro- posed to be labeled “bioengineered food”. Food from GE crops with a lower adoption rate may be labeled as “may contain a bioengineered food ingredient.” • Labeling Requirements : USDA has proposed allow- ing manufacturers to use “QR codes,”which are encod- ed images on a package that must be scanned with a smartphone or similar device, to inform the consumer of GE content,website, and other information. • Proposed BE Symbols : On the BE symbols, some have bioengineered spelled out, and some do not. The agency is seeking comment on that, along with any preference for a particular symbol. • Proposed Exemptions : USDA is seeking com- ments on small businesses who may be exempt from compliance — specifically, if the annual revenue for such businesses should be either $500,000, or $5 million. • Symbol Color : USDA recognizes the potential in- crease in print and label cost for companies, and deems symbols in black and white as suitable for compliance. • Existing Label Inventory : The USDA is proposing that existing label inventories (printed prior the com- pliance deadline) be used until January 1, 2022, or until inventory of labels is depleted (whichever comes first). • Compliance Deadline : Larger companies (more than $10 million in annual revenue) will be required to comply with the labeling requirements by January 1, 2020. Companies with revenues under $10 million annually have until January 1, 2021. The USDA will accept comments on the proposed guidelines until July 3, and aims to issue its final guidelines later in the summer.The agency also plans to host webinars on the guidelines.
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Adheso-Graphics, Inc. www.adheso-graphics.com
AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current tech- nology flexo mounting tapes and backing systems for cor- rugated 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 thickness range re- quirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving services for unique customers & applications.
Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com
A&V manufactures a complete line of photopolymer plate processing systems and is a leading distributor of flexo- graphic platemaking materials. A&V also sells digital imag- ing systems and software specifically designed for flexography.
ARC International www.ARCInternational.com
ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nanotechnolo- gy laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manu- facturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.
Comexi Group Industries S.A.U. www.comexigroup.com
The Comexi Group is a leading supplier of quality flexographic C.I. presses for the flexible packaging indus- try worldwide. We also provide solventless laminators, slitter/rewinders and related peripheral equipment such as automatic wash-up systems, solvent recovery sys- tems, automatic roll unloaders, and plate cylinder/sleeve storage systems. DuPont Packaging Graphics is the world’s leading suppli- er of flexographic printing systems in digital and conven- tional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and finishing products. For more than 35 years, beginning with Cyrel®, the first photopolymer printing plate, through to today’s digital workflow revolution, DuPont has been driving innovation in the Flexo and package printing industries. The Digital Cyrel® FAST imaging system has been broad- ly recognized for its efficiency, productivity, print perfor- mance, and environmental benefits. DuPont Packaging Graphics www.cyrel.com/na
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Flexographic Printing Inks Market To Rise Through 2025 The vendor landscape of the global flexographic printing inks market is highly fragmented and com- petitive and features the presence of a large pool of small-, medium-, and large-scale producers, suppliers, and retailers, according to a new report from Trans- parency Market Research.The global flexographic printing inks market will exhibit a Compound Annual Growth Rates of 5.80 percent from 2017 to 2025, ris- ing from a revenue opportunity of $6.56 billion in 2016 to $10.91 billion by 2024.Volume-wise, the mar- ket is likely to cross 2,434.1 kilo tons 2025. Of the key product varieties, including UV-cured inks, solvent-based inks, and water-based inks, the re- port states that the demand for water-based inks is presently higher and is expected to remain so over the report’s forecast period as well. Strict emission regulations across a number of regional markets and increased awareness among consumers regarding the environmental benefits of water-based inks are some factors that will work in favor of this segment. From a geographical standpoint, the market in Asia Pacific dominated the global market in 2016, holding more than 37 percent in it in the said year. One of the key factors driving the global flexograph- ic inks market is the mammoth expansion of the glob- al packaging industry in the recent years.The vast rise in international imports and exports, massive expan- sion of the consumer goods industry, and a significant rise in demand for packaged food products have led to a vast rise in demand for a variety of packaging products in the recent years.With a promising pace of technological advancements, the packaging sector has also displayed a promising rise in demand for flexo- graphic printing inks owing to regulations that re- quire detailed product information and proper labeling on packaging across a number of industries. Over the next few years, the global worldwide flex- ographic printing inks market is most likely to bene- fit from the increased consumption of UV-cured printing inks as well. Flexo Printing Plate Market To Surge The global flexographic printing plate market is ex- pected to witness a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 7.8 percent, and is projected to reach $1,592.4 million by 2024, according to a new report from En- ergias Market Research. Photopolymer held the major market in 2017 and is likely to exhibit the fastest CAGR from 2018 to 2024.
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Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies provides the award-winning Sitex- co 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 reli- able, 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. Flint Group Flexographic Products develops, manufactur- ers and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consum- ables, including: nyloflex ® photopolymer 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. Flint Group www.flintgrp.com
Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com
We’ve made ceramic anilox rolls longer than anyone in the world and pride ourselves on being the best in the world. Whether wide web, narrow web, newspaper, or cor- rugated markets, Harper continuously strives to bring new flexographic products and services to the printing industry that will improve the quality of your graphics.
J I MacWilliam Co., Inc. www.jimacwilliam.com
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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 Flexotecnica presses is provided by KBA North America, Inc. in Dallas, Texas with U.S. resident technicians, an extensive spare parts inventory and an ex- perienced, dedicated service staff. Mark Andy, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of nar- row and mid-web printing and converting equipment. The company has a rich history of delivering solutions to in- crease productivity and profitability for the label and pack- aging markets. The company supplies leading global brands including Comco printing/converting machinery, Mark Andy printing/converting machinery and UVTechnolo- gy curing systems and replacement parts. Mark Andy, Inc. is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with sales and dis- tribution offices in France, Switzerland, and the UK. Mark Andy, Inc. www.markandy.com
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“competitiveness cluster” Cosmetic Valley, and FEBEA (the French Federation of Beauty Companies). These members will work together, guided by the sustainability experts at Quantis, to develop and pub- lish business-oriented methodologies and data to sup- port resilient decision making to improve the environmental performance of the entire packaging value chain.These developments will be the result of collective working sessions where members will share experience and knowledge for the benefit of the initiative and eventually to drive cosmetics pack- aging sustainability achievements on a grand scale. More specifically, the work delivered from SPICE will help the cosmetics industry make progress in three key areas: • Guiding sustainable packaging policy develop- ment based on robust and harmonized methodolo- gy, recognized by the sector; • Driving packaging innovation based on objective eco-design criteria to progress towards more sus- tainable solutions; and • Meeting consumers’ expectations by improving communication and providing more clarity on the environmental performance of products. “L’Oréal’s commitment to be a co-founder of SPICE was driven by the willingness to collectively share on sustainable development progress and to allow cos- metics industry players to work more effectively to- gether,” said L’Oréal’s Global Head of Packaging & Development Philippe Thuvien. “Beyond the development of a robust methodology of environmental footprint assessment, SPICE will ul- timately increase the eco-design of our products and will provide the clarity consumers expect to help them make more sustainable cosmetic purchases,” added Philippe Bonningue, Head of Sustainable Pack- aging at L’Oréal. Providing Clarity To provide more clarity, understanding and trans- parency, SPICE will explore the following topics: re- cycled materials, bio-based plastics, finishing and decorating processes, tertiary packaging and distribu- tion, reusable/rechargeable/refillable packaging and take-back programs, recycling disruptors, and end-of- life streams by country. Based on its expertise on product environmental performance and experience leading sector specific initiatives, Quantis will share its know-how and guide the discussions on the above topics to capture, consolidate and prioritize the members’ knowledge to enable them to define and deploy clear actions and developments.
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Mark Andy Hosts Open House At Warsaw Demo Center Mark Andy Europe held another of its educational workshops at its demo center in Warsaw, Poland, re- cently. The event was organized for the students of the Printing Technologies Unit that is part of the Fac- ulty of Production Engineering at Warsaw Technical University. The Open House, which was supported by Mark Andy’s partners, including Dupont, Flint Group, Flex- mar and PC Print (the local representative of Kurz), provided an opportunity to show several narrow web presses from the company’s flexo and digital portfolio. Real World Solutions The theory session was followed by Michal Mokrzy- cki and Grzegorz Rostkowski, print instructors at Mark Andy Europe, provided a practical demonstra- tion of the three different presses installed at the demo center: a P7 Performance Series flexo press, and two flexo/digital hybrid models, Digital Series and Digital One. Print demonstrations included jobs prepared by the participating students. On the P7, a set of self-adhe- sive white labels, prepared by Flexmar prepress stu- dio, was printed using two different Dupont plates (ESX and ESM). PMMI Recognized For Trade Show Excellence PMMI,The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has received the 2018 IAEE Interna- tional Excellence Award for the success of EXPO PACK Guadalajara. The award was presented by The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) at IMEX Frankfurt on May 17. EXPO PACK Guadalajara, produced by PMMI, has matured from a regional show in Western Mexico to an international event that welcomed nearly 16,000 attendees in 2017. EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017 broke records for attendance, exhibitors and exhibit space in comparison to the 2015 edition. International attendees from Guatemala, Cuba, Cos ta Rica , Colombi a , El Sa lvador, Honduras , Ecuador, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru visited 757 booths spread across 140,000 net square feet of exhibit space. International pavilions included Brazil, Canada, China, France, Italy, Spain and the United States. EXPO PACK México 2018 is scheduled for June 5-8 at the Expo Santa Fe Mexico, Mexico City.
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