AWA Set To Host Global Release Liner Conference
able to effectively deink and convert the rigid contain- ers into high-quality white recyclates, without the need for altering the ink formulation or print design. This was achieved by utilizing hot caustic washing, a standard pro- cess for PET bottle recycling that is increasingly adopted also by recyclers who are working with polyolefin (PO) and PS rigid streams. Boentag Opens New Finnish Facility Beontag, a global provider of pressure sensitive adhe- sives and smart tags such as RFID and NFC, has opened a new facility in Tampere, Finland. The opening ceremony was attended by Luis Balduino, the ambassador of Brazil to Finland, and Ilkka Sassi, dep- uty mayor of Tampere, who together officially welcomed Beontag to the Tampere site. The opening marks the final stage of an initial investment of $40 million in the region, with plans to invest further in machinery and equipment to match Beontag’s global ex- pansion ambitions. The facility houses 50 employees and expects to grow its workforce by 15 percent to 20 percent, with a focus on engineering and research and develop- ment roles. In 2022, Beontag acquired Confidex, a provider of RFID applications, wireless IoT solutions, and transport ticketing.
The AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition is set to take place in Amsterdam, the Nether- lands, from March 20-22. Exploring the theme Past Present, Future: Where does the Release Liner Industry go from here? , the conference will gather companies and professionals across the value chain. Conference sponsors include Avery Dennison, Chan- neled Resources Group, Elkem, Mondi, UPM Specialty Pa- pers, and more. The 2024 Conference promises keynotes, panel dis- cussions, and a tabletop exhibition, providing an overview of the release liner industry
Siegwerk, Greiner, Krones Join Forces In Recycling Initiative
Siegwerk, a global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has joined forces with Greiner Packaging and Krones in an initiative that highlights the capabilities of recycling facilities in the con- version of direct-printed PP and PS cups. Despite being considered non-recyclable by some De- sign for Recycling Guidelines, the three companies were
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