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Consumers Remain Environmentally Aware
Avery Dennison To Cut Carbon
Avery Dennison announced its am- bition to be net-zero on greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This commit- ment comes as the company raises the bar on its sustainability goals with new targets for 2030. As part of these new targets, the Label and Graphic Materials (LGM) business commits to 100 percent of its core film and paper product cat- egories globally containing recycled or renewable content. And all of its regions will also have labels that en- able the circularity of plastics. This will ensure that Avery Dennison is well-positioned to satisfy current or future recycling, composting or re- use requirements for single-use con- sumer plastic packaging.The compa- ny is also expanding its portfolio to include more intelligent labeling to advance the communication of data, reduce costs and waste, and create better recycling processes. The specific 2030 targets fall under three broad sustainability goals: deliv- er innovations that advance the cir- cular economy; reduce environmen-
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T he economy has faced an unprecedented disruption over the course of the last year, a historic pandemic that turned the
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not de-prioritize sustainability in the face of the pan- demic, a true testament to the unwavering sustainabil- ity movement led by young consumers,” said Trivium Packaging CEO Michael Mapes. Additionally, 67 percent of those surveyed identified packaging that is recyclable as important, 64 percent identified packaging that contains recycled content as a priority in their buying decisions and, perhaps most surprisingly, fewer than 1 in 3 consumers de-pri- oritized sustainable packaging due to COVID-19. In
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Panther Print Sets Flexo Preprint World Record Panther Print GmbH, a Panther Group company headquartered in Wustermark, Germany, used a Bobst 96S central cylinder, CI flexo print- ing press to print more than a million square meters of liner board (preprinted corrugat- ed board) in 24 hours — thus setting a new world record. The Bobst 96S — the newest generation of this machine is called the BOBST MASTER CI 90 SIX — printed 1,174,000 square meters of liner board in one day.That’s an average of 489 meters per minute,or 48,917 square meters an hour,meaning the machine was almost contin- uously running close to its maximum output of 600 meters per minute, including roll and job changes. The machine is the world’s first BOBST 96S with a 2,800 mm printing width. The BOBST 96S installed at Panther Print is equipped with eight inking units on the central cylin- der and a separate varnishing unit. Its automation in the setup process and tool handling, fully automatic print cylinder storage,and automatic splicing at speeds up to 450 meters per minute, reportedly allow for fast job changes.
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The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) has announced a pilot project to expand its certifica- tion program beyond the United States and Canada. SGP has been successfully holding all audits virtually for more than a year. Using this method, the organization can expand in- ternationally, allowing printers and industry suppliers worldwide to achieve SGP certification. The SGP certification pilot program will be launched in October 2021 with the next revision of the SGP certification criteria, which is adopted after a public review process every five years. More program details, including the application for pilot testing, will be re- leased in August 2021. GEW Makes 20,000th Installation UV curing system provider GEW has reached a ma- jor milestone by fitting its 20,000th UV curing system. System number 20,000 is a 35cm width, four lamp configuration of GEW’s GD3 lampheads, which were retrofitted to a Gallus Labelfire 340 press at FlexON’s label printing facility in Vestec, Czech Republic. Brook + Whittle Acquires Digital Label Solutions Brook andWhittle Holding Corp.has acquired Digital Label Solutions (DLS), based inYorba Linda, California. Brook + Whittle is majority owned by private equi- ty firm Snow Phipps Group. The acquisition furthers Brook and Whittle’s presence on the West Coast, fol- lowing the firm’s previously announced acquisitions of Label Impressions in June 2020 and Tri Print in Oc- tober 2020. The DLS acquisition is the seventh add- on transaction for Brook +Whittle since Snow Phipps’ initial investment in October 2017. Phoseon Joins Sustainable Packaging Coalition Phoseon Technology has been accepted as a mem- ber of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition. Phoseon has joined other companies within the Coalition that are dedicated to creating more sustainable packaging that is good for the environment while being practical for people. The Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) is a mem- bership-based collaborative that believes in the power of industry to make packaging more sustainable.
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Students Create Packaging For All Five Senses What makes a packaging concept not only func- tional and visually appealing, but also able to interact with senses when it comes to sound, touch, taste, or smell? That’s the challenge for this year’s design stu- dents in BillerudKorsnäs’ Packaging Impact Design Award, PIDA. This year’s event is the 16th event since the start of the competition back in 2005.This year the competi- tion is expanding geographically by including design schools in the USA in the competition.During May and June, BillerudKorsnäs will host the competition at four events: Sweden, France, Germany, and a joint event for the UK and the United States. In September, an inter- national winner will be selected in a Grand Finale at Luxe Pack Monaco. “Packaging that speaks to our senses is a fast-de- veloping trend. In the future, we can expect packag- ing concepts with sound effects, visual illusions and augmented reality. In an increasingly digital world, the packaging needs to stand out and in the interac- tion with consumers speak to all their senses,” said Anders Gathu, Marketing Manager Cartonboard at BillerudKorsnäs. Resource Label Acquires Cypress MultiGraphics Resource Label Group, Franklin,Tennessee, a full-ser- vice provider of pressure sensitive label, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC technology for the packaging industry, has acquired Cypress MultiGraphics and its two loca- tions in Tinley Park, Illinois, and Brooklyn Center, Min- nesota. Resource Label is a portfolio company of First Atlantic Capital, a private investment firm, and TPG Growth, the middle market and growth equity invest- ment platform of TPG. Cypress MultiGraphics was originally founded in 1970 specializing in production of durable labels. Cypress MultiGraphics serves the Lawn & Garden,HVAC, Power Tools,Medical Equipment andAppliances industries. Constantia Flexibles Acquires Propak In Turkey Constantia Flexibles signed an agreement to acquire the packaging producer Propak located in Dücze,Tur- key. Propak is a player in the European packaging in- dustry for the snacks market, and operated out of one plant with approximately 360 employees. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2021, pending regulatory approvals.
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Between May 17-21, hundreds of online attendees will take part in EskoWorld 2021. A total of 86 ded- icated sessions will address the latest cloud tech- nology solutions from the company, alongside new flexo platemaking hardware developments, in addi- tion to the latest artwork, design and prepress soft- ware developments. The full schedule features everything from software best practice workshops and product familiarization roadmap sessions to dedicated educational sessions, such as an in-depth Color Standards masterclass with Esko Senior Color Product Specialist Mark Samworth (May 18).The week-long event will also feature group round table discussions, including the eagerly antici- pated ‘What do they think?’ (May 20) where four flexo industry experts discuss the problems faced by the in- dustry today and into the future. The keynote speech at this year’s EskoWorld will be delivered by Shane Snow, an award-winning journalist and best-selling author of ‘Smartcuts’,‘The Storytelling Edge’ and ‘DreamTeams’. Snow’s keynote will debunk myths of success and share stories surrounding break- through innovation. Colgate-Palmolive, Amgen, Mars, and Newell Brands are confirmed to have joined the speaking lineup at EskoWorld 2021, a free-to-attend virtual brand confer- ence that will be held on May 19-20 and headlined by McKinsey & Company. Delegates will gain exclusive access to top packaging and marketing experts from leading CPG and life sci- ences brands, who will share their respective artwork and digital asset management transformation journeys. Along with industry expert advice, the latest trends will be discussed.David Feber and Daniel Nordigarden of leading global management consultant firm McK- insey & Company will talk through megatrends affect- ing the global packaging industry and the next normal for the supply chain. Dr. Gino Van Ossel, Professor of Retail Management at Vlerick Business School, Bel- gium, will also provide his views on key retail shifts. “During this event, we’ll cover all aspects of pack- aging and brand management, including content management, color management and digital asset management and the power of scalability,” said Andy Warnement, Vice President and General Manager of Esko. “We’ll also be looking at the next generation of tools for asset creation to increase efficiency and per- formance against market challenges.” To register free of charge for EskoWorld 2021 virtual brand conference, visit https://www.esko.com/en/ solutions/brand-solutions/eskoworld .
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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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FPA Develops Roadmaps For Packaging Supply Chain The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has an- nounced the development of five roadmaps to assist companies in moving towards a circular economy. • Moving Toward a Circular Economy via Packaging Collection • Moving Toward a Circular Economy via Packaging Design • Moving Toward a Circular Economy via Packaging End Markets • Moving Toward a Circular Economy via Packaging Reprocessing • Moving Toward a Circular Economy via Packaging Sortation Across the packaging value chain, the FPA reported seeing a renewed focus on collecting and recycling packaging materials to foster a circular economy. To close the gaps and move the industry forward with flexible packaging aligned to a circular economy framework, roadmaps are needed to guide key players involved in the packaging supply chain, said the asso- ciation.While not all actions in the roadmaps apply to every company, individual organizations should: • Look for insights, direction, and priorities for their own individual organization; • Identify collaborative relationships to help achieve their goals; • Identify how to work with the FPA to influence future industry opportunities; • Identify technology and investment opportunities; • Understand how their organization plays a critical role in the system of driving flexible packaging to a circular economy; and • Customize the roadmaps for their organization to set strategic goals for 2025 and 2030. FPA partnered with PTIS, LLC and Priority Metrics Group (PMG) on the development of the roadmaps and the recent research report, Flexible Packaging Path to a Circular Economy, that explores the future of sustainability and flexible packaging through 2030. It provides information, knowledge, and insights related to flexible packaging and sustainability, circular econ- omy, legislative trends, impacts to the industry along with key outcomes, and actions to enable the industry to align with circular economy principles where mate- rials are collected, sorted, processed, and turned back into new products or packaging. The roadmaps are designed for FPA members, poli- cymakers, NGOs, consumer product companies, con- sumers, local municipalities, and other associations to advance sustainability and circular economy packag- ing efforts.
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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/
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Across the United States, Europe and South America, consumers responding to the survey were in agree- ment on what they regard as the most unsustainable packaging material on the market: plastic. Survey re- spondents associated plastic with undesirable attri- butes such as ocean pollution (63 percent), and felt it was harmful (55 percent) and wasteful (36 percent).
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ing with the City of Dallas that is still in use today. While working at Amazon, Laura was nominated and selected to pilot the launch of a continuous improve- ment program with the goal to reduce waste and im- prove productivity. Bourda has served in two branches of the military where she received numerous awards and citations for her work and achievements in the logistics field. CPA CPA,TheAssociation for Contract Packagers and Man- ufacturers, welcomes new directors to the Board and announces new officers for the period of April 2021 through April 2023. The following individuals will perform the duties as officers: President — Rob Reinders, President, Performance Packaging of Nevada Vice President — Jerry Thompson, President, Com- bined Technologies Inc Treasurer — Jon Hayward, Vice President, Bonded Pac LLC Immediate Past-President — Mark O’Malley, Presi- dent, Paket Corporation These board officers will be joined by the following newly elected CPA Board directors: Dan Altman, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Delcor Systems Inc.; Gregory Frazier,Director of Sales, Frazier & Son; and Jac- lyn Noroño-Rodriguez, Director of Sales, BCI Packaging.
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