AICC NWPCA Partnership Propels Training Into Future ICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has partnered withThe NationalWooden Pallet & Contain- er Association (NWPCA), to connect the Pallet Design System (PDS) training, AICC’s packaging education program, and the Packaging School’s online learning management system. AICC’s existing program provides comprehensive training for corrugated, folding carton, and rigid box plant industries. As part of the partnership, the Pack- aging School will include the PDS curriculum on unit load for boxes in AICC’s course offerings. The NWPCA and the Packaging School developed a member portal to access the complete course bundle that focuses on corrugated boxes and pallet design.An initial catalog of four courses in English and Spanish covers unit load design and corrugated boxes. NWPCA’s staff will release new courses on PDS and related topics as the year progresses.These courses are free for NWPCA and AICC members. Comexi Promotes EB, Recyclable Flexible Packaging Approximately 1,000 people attended the Green Packaging Showroom, an event organized by Comexi and other companies of the flexible packaging indus- try.The event presented the technological advantages of printing with offset or flexo Electron Beam curable inks, and its use in a wide range of flexible packaging applications. tesa Publishes Sustainability Report 2020 tesa SE has released its agenda for greater sustainabil- ity with its new Sustainability Report. Last year, the technology company, which is active in 100 countries, hailed ‘sustainable growth’ as a key component of its corporate strategy. The core element is the new ‘Sustainability Agenda’. It serves as a blueprint to align the tesa business re- sponsibly as well as holistically along the entire value chain. Subdivided into the areas Environment,Custom- ers, and Society, the agenda contains specific goals and measures that are clearly explained in the 48-page Sus- tainability Report 2020. “We’ve come a good step closer to our goal of op- erating climate-neutrally by 2050: Between 2018 and 2020, we managed to reduce our energy-related CO2 emissions by 23 percent,” said Dr. Norman Goldberg, tesa CEO.
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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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