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Choose suppliers who practice ethical labor. Diversity, living wages, educational offerings, healthcare, and com- munity service all demonstrate that a company is commit- ted to creating a better planet, starting at home. They should also make the effort to get the right cer- tifications and commit to research and development of innovative green solutions. Reduce Material Smart packaging design is one of the best ways to “green” your supply chain. Right-size your packages and downgauge where possible to reduce total material con- sumption. You can reduce paper basis weights, reduce foil caliper, and replace thick sealant webs with thinner high barrier alternatives. This can cut costs while also reducing package weight and freight expense. Here are a few ideas: • Foil replacements: Barrier coatings, both metalized and non-metalized, are available and can be certified recy- clable. • Alternative films: Foil-free, PCR, compostable, and re- cyclable options exist and offer myriad solutions. • Alternative papers: Uncoated papers are available for compostable structures as well as barrier coated pa- pers that are eligible for recyclable certification. Do Something Today The first step is always the hardest. You can’t do it all at once, but you need to dive in. Is there a single flavor or line you can examine for increased sustainability? What can you do today to let people know you are committed to improving the environmental impact of your supply chain? Don’t be afraid to ask for support. Some materials re- quire slight tweaks to equipment, and there are experts who can help. If your supplier can’t support a structure change on your equipment, find one that can and will. Creating to a more sustainable supply chain is our duty — and efforts can reach far beyond what we do in our in- dividual facilities. Finding partners who share our commit- ment will allow us to improve every step, from sourcing through manufacturing all the way to consumer use and end-of-life recycling/reclaiming. Visit www.amgraph.com for more information. PACK EXPO Returns To Chicago’s McCormick Place After Four Years Join PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio trade shows, for the return of PACK EXPO International, after four years, to McCormick Place, Chicago, October 23-26. Event hghlights include: • 2,000+ exhibiting companies from 40+ vertical markets across four expansive exhibit halls. • The Processing Zone with front-of-the-line solutions
CORRUGATED REPLACEMENTS, INC. www.corrugatedparts.com
Corrugated Replacements, Inc. is a production powerhouse that manufactures high quality machine parts and replace- ment parts for the corrugated and paperboard converting industries. CRI can redesign, engineer, and manufacture any part while providing a rapid turn-around rate, keeping machines running at their peak performance and limiting down time.
C.U.E., INC. www.AnvilCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature construction of solid steel back- ing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor- Lock anvil covers, and urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies provides the award winning Sitex- co Laser Systems, Sanilox™ Systems and Sani-Blast™ Mobile Service. All systems are safe for the environment and pro- vide proven tested results. Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers.
ESKO www.esko.com
ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
DOMINO www.dominodigitalprinting.com
Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions. Celebrating its 44th year, Domino is headquartered in the UK and North America headquarters are Illinois. Domino has 25 subsid- iaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 2,900 employees worldwide .
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