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TLMI Names Scholarship Panel TLMI has appointed a new Schol- arship Evaluation Committee made up of both converter and supplier members. The Committee’s primary direc- tive is to evaluate incoming TLMI scholarship submissions from stu- dents in the industry, ultimate- ly deciding which applicants will receive association scholarships. Kristen Shields, President of Gray- mills, is the Scholarship Committee Chair and she is also the Co-chair of the TLMI’s Workforce Develop- ment Committee. Improve Workforce The association provides scholar- ships to candidates that fall within one of three categories including two-year college degree programs, four-year college degree programs and full-time employees of TLMI member companies. The association also provides one graduate-degree program schol- arship annually to a full-time em- ployee of a member company who is pursuing a graduate degree. Scholarship selection is based on academic achievement, a demon- strated interest in the label and packaging industry, a statement of goals, and a personal interview. The Scholarship Committee and Evaluation Panel consists of the fol- lowing association members:

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Consumer Demand For Sustainability Holds reported by Greg Kishbaugh T rivium Packaging has released its 2022 Buying Green Re- port, based on a survey of more than 15,000 consumers across Europe, North America, and South America. Consumer demand for eco-friendly and sustainable product

packaging has proven remarkably stable and robust through- out the societal changes that have occurred in the last several years, according to the report. More than two-thirds of global consumers consistently iden- tify as environmentally aware, and most of those translate their values into behaviors. Behaviors identified by the study include choosing to buy products in sustainable packages as well as avoiding products in packaging that is considered harmful to the environment. 70 percent identify as environmentally aware: Momentum con- (Cont’d on Page 3)

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tinues to grow around environmental awareness. This year saw the largest percentage of consumers identifying as environmentally aware in the three- year history of the study. Consumers want to choose packaging that they consider to be environmentally friendly and are ac- tively seeking information to help them make deci- sions based on their values. Sixty-six percent con- sider it important to purchase products packaged in environmentally friendly materials. Eighty-six percent of younger consumers (18-44) are willing to pay more for products in sustainable packaging. Changing World Younger generations strengthened their commit- ment to sustainable packaging and continue to lead the way in rewarding brands for moving to sustain- able packaging. Seventy-four percent expressed interest in buying products in refillable packaging. Consumers want products in recyclable packaging, but they also recognize the value of extending the life of packaging through reuse. Almost three- quar- ters expressed an interest in refillable packaging. The world is markedly different from when the Buying Green Report (Cont’d from Page 1)

first global Buying Green survey was conducted in early 2020. The pandemic has changed the way consumers work, socialize, and obtain products. But even while some consumers said they de-pri- oritized sustainability due to the pandemic, atti- tudes and behaviors associated with sustainable packaging proved resilient. Sixty-eight percent have chosen a product in the last six months based on its sustainability credentials. This result aligns closely with the 70 percent of consumers who identify as environmentally aware and demonstrates that consumers are translating awareness into action. Fifty-four percent actively look for recycling and sustainability information on packaging. Consumers seek information to confirm that the product choices they make are environmentally conscious and continue to turn to product labeling for information on the sustainability credentials of the package. Fifty-seven percent are less likely to buy prod- ucts in packaging they consider harmful to the environment. Brands risk losing their market share when they cannot meet consumer demand for sustainable packaging. More than half of consumers are “less likely” to buy products in harmful packaging, and

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Get your company in front of the flexo industry’s key decisionmakers. Flexo Market News’ readership is comprised of Presidents, Owners, VPs and General Managers of flexo operations — the key people who make decisions on equipment purchases. An ad in Flexo Market News is a direct sales meeting with thousands of the industry’s best thinkers and most influental leaders. Reach Owners, President, VPs and General Managers The Top Minds In The Flexo Industry Are Waiting To Hear From You

Kristen Shields, Graymills (supplier - new to the committee) Scott Pillsbury, Rose City Label (converter - long- standing member of the committee) Dave Nieman, All Printing Resources (supplier - new to the committee) Beth Smith, StickerGiant (converter - new to the committee) Mark Turk, International Label & Printing Co. (converter - new to the committee) The final due date for students to submit is May 15, 2022. The Committee will be evaluating all ap- plications throughout May and the winners of the 2022 Scholarship Awards will be announced in ear- ly summer. Historically, four to six scholarships are awarded to students on an annual basis totaling around $30,000 in monies awarded. Bobst Rewards Inventor Employee For Innovation Fred Rostalski, an Engineer at Bobst Bielefeld GmbH, received the Bobst Inventor Award for the “Method for determining print parameters of a print machine and test stand” (Smart GPS 2.0), which was granted in 2021. Led by Sigrid Wagner, Group IP Director, the award was launched in 2020, mak- ing Rostalski the third person to have received the Bobst Inventor Award, after Nick Copeland in 2020, and Matthieu Richard last April. The annual award is sponsored by CEO Jean-Pas- cal and aims to thank recipients for their contribu- tions to a strong Bobst intellectual property portfo- lio through quality inventions, and to increase the awareness on the importance of IP. Inventions by contracted Bobst employees and awarded a patent for the first time in 2021, were considered, with the winner adjudged to have had the greatest impact, in terms of commercial value for Bobst and its customers, technical advantages, and scope of marketability. Rostalski’s invention uses high-resolution camera scans to determine information about the cliché re- lief and ultimately improve the quality of pad print- ed products. The invention allows the print image to be visualized in advance and pre-setting parameters for the press to be determined, tested and corrected. Through this invention, the work of pre-setting the print image and correction of the printing parameters is front loaded into the plate mounting process, thus reportedly reducing press cycle times for pre-setting, and in-turn enabling greater longevity in run times.

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INX International Launches Venture Capital Fund INX International Ink Co., a wholly-owned sub- sidiary of Sakata INX, is establishing INX Venture Capital to make minority investments in technology and materials science startups with strategic rele- vance to the printing inks and coatings value chain. INX Venture Capital will be a $50 million invest- ment program and will focus on categories like sus- tainability and circular economy solutions, digital printing, business and manufacturing automation, and services for brand owners. Miraclon Partners With PCMC Miraclon, home of KODAK FLEXCEL Solutions, has become Paper Converting Machine Company’s (PCMC) sole plate technology partner in the com- pany’s new Packaging Innovation Center. Officially opened in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on April 26th, the new center is now home to a KODAK FL- EXCEL NX System with KODAK FLEXCEL NX Ultra Processing Solution to support PCMC’s goal of creat- ing a completely solvent-free environment. The Packaging Innovation Center will also be used by Miraclon for on-press demonstrations and print trials, giving customers and prospects in the United States and Canada the opportunity to see firsthand the efficiency and quality capabilities that FLEXCEL NX Technology offers. Phoenix Challenge Names High School Winners The Phoenix Challenge Foundation has announced the winners of this year’s High School competition. The 2022 Phoenix Challenge High School Com- petition marks the 25th anniversary of the Founda- tion’s mission that was first envisioned by collabo- ration of flexo industry leaders in 1997. This year’s competition again gave students the opportunity to display their knowledge and experience with basic flexo concepts. The winners: 1st Place — Prishanti Jackson and Oliver Osad- chuk; Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, Brecksville, Ohio, 2nd Place — Evan Schubert and Zach Zastrow; Watertown High School, Watertown, Wisconsin; and 3rd Place — Alexa Fourney and Iyvanah Price; Chester County Career Center, Chester, South Carolina.

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Flexo Wash Introduces New Laser Anilox Cleaner Flexo Wash has introduced its latest Laser Anilox Cleaner, the FW 850 Laser Anilox Cleaner, specifi- cally developed for narrow web Clients. “Laser cleaning is a modern, effective and sustain- able cleaning system for aniloxes,” the company said in a statement. “With a quick cleaning time, your aniloxes will be deep cleaned, with minimal effort and reduced downtime. Most importantly, this sustainable cleaner is waste-free with no liquid handling or consumption.” FW 850 series models clean up to two narrow web rolls in one cleaning cycle. The FW 850 Laser An- ilox Cleaner can be installed without requiring wa- ter supply, drain or safety equipment. Details about the product include: • 1-2 aniloxes per wash* • Max diameter: 180 mm (7 inches) • Max cleaning length: 700 mm (27.6 inches) • Max weight per anilox: 50 kg (110 pounds) Mondi Enhances Product Impact Assessment Tool Mondi has reportedly enhanced its Product Im- pact Assessment (PIA) tool with new environmen- tal key performance indicators (KPIs) designed to provide science-based, tailored information to cus- tomers about the environmental impacts of paper- and plastic-based products. The Group’s PIA tool initially focused on carbon and water scarcity but now has additional KPIs to address further key as- pects in the sustainable design of products, such as: designed for recycling, recycling rates in the re- gion, the share of plastics (PO) content, the share of renewable content, the percentage of recycled content, and certified for composting. This builds on Mondi’s experience in calculat- ing product carbon footprints and paper profiles for fiber-based products. Given its wide range of fiber-based and flexible plastic packaging, Mondi has a unique understanding of potential trade-offs between packaging materials. The group has com- mitted to making 100 percent of its packaging and paper reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025 (currently 78 percent based on revenue). “Our enhanced PIA tool goes beyond carbon and water scarcity and considers designing for circular- ity and sustainable end-of-life options,” commented Gladys Naylor, Mondi’s Group Head of Sustainable Development.

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metric tons of plastic currently entering the ocean annually will triple in the next twenty years. This would mean between 23 and 37 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean every year by 2040. That is equivalent to 50 kilograms of plastics per meters of coastline worldwide. Other factors driving the effort to reduce the use of plastic until the material can support a circular economy include: More than five trillion pieces of plastic are in the world’s oceans, which can take years to break down. Forty percent of the 400 million tons of plastic produced is used once before being thrown away. More than eight million tons of plastic enter the world’s oceans each year, and most of that escapes from land. Not all plastic can be recycled, either because of the way it’s made or because it’s too expensive or difficult to do so. With consistent media coverage highlighting the impact of waste on the environment, consumers are paying attention. According to the survey results, consumer perception of plastic as an eco-friendly material continues to lag other materials.

44 percent said they “won’t buy” products in pack- aging that is harmful to the environment. More than two-thirds of consumers said they had made purchasing decisions in the last six months based on sustainability features. The sustainable packaging movement is being driven by much more than end consumer demand. Sustainability has become a major initiative for many organizations that have established goals for reducing emissions and waste. Driving Regulation The environmental impact of packaging is also driving increased regulation, which is primarily tar- geted to plastic packaging. One notable example is a resolution now being considered by the United Nations designed to reduce the impact of plastics on the environment by taking a circular economy approach to plastic design, manufacturing, use, and disposal, known as the global plastic treaty. This momentous step is being considered due to concerns over the growing impact of plastic pollu- tion. According to the UN Environmental Program: without urgent action, the estimated 11 million

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A UK study shows that while recycling, reuse and composting of packaging will all increase sig- nificantly, a fifth of all food packaging could still find its way to landfill and incineration even in two decades time. Today, food packaging is predomi- nantly plastic and recycling rates are relatively low. While fiber-based packaging is widely recycled in non-food uses, the industry believes that by 2040 fiber-based packaging will approach circularity as technical development broadens, according to a study commissioned by UPM Specialty Papers. The study, which surveyed 200 global packaging professionals from across the value chain, looked at the key trends that are projected to drive sus- tainability in the food packaging industry by 2040. The industry anticipates the global share of poly- mer-based packaging will fall by half over the next two decades in sustainable food packaging applica- tions, while fiber-based materials are projected to contribute to more than 40 percent of all materials in use for food packaging. “The survey shows the industry is anticipating a $20 billion-dollar shift from polymer-based to fiber-based packaging by 2040,” noted Ciaran Little, Global VP of Business Development at Smithers. “The use of poly- mer packaging will not be eliminated but will focus on robust applications in which high strength barrier requirements and reusability are critical.” A number of food companies are working to in- crease recycling by using fiber-based food packag- ing. Bumble Bee, for example, is now packaging multipack products in readily recyclable paperboard cartons rather than shrink wrap. The food manufac- turer reported that retailers said they would benefit from the new package design because the recyclable package helps them move toward their own sustain- ability goals, including plastic waste reduction. PCMC, Hudson-Sharp Boost Aspen Press & Packaging Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) and Hudson-Sharp, part of Barry-Wehmiller’s Convert- ing Solutions platform, have made contributions to Aspen Press & Packaging’s new flexible packaging division. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the packag- ing company has installed a 10-color, 52-inch Fu- sion C flexographic printing press from PCMC and two Ares 400-SUP stand-up pouch machines from Hudson-Sharp.

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Eighty-nine percent do not consider plastic pack- aging to be eco-friendly. Sixty-four percent associ- ate plastic with ocean pollution. Fifty-six percent consider plastic harmful to the environment. Many global brands have developed targets for their packaging to be 100 percent reusable or re- cyclable to bend the curve on single-use packag- ing consumption toward circular solutions. This may help drive consumers to solutions that extend packaging life, such as refillable packaging. The most effective approach to waste reduction is to not create it in the first place, as there is an environ- mental cost to the production of all materials. Reduc- tion, reuse, and infinite recyclability work together to conserve resources and protect the environment. As a result, the refillable movement is gaining traction as more brands launch refillable prod- uct options and consumers are increasingly open to trying these solutions. Seventy-four percent of consumers said they would be interested in buying products that come in refillable packaging. Consider The Implications Consumer interest in sustainable packaging is clear, but brands also need to consider the financial implications of switching to more environmentally friendly packaging. Sustainable materials are not al- ways the least expensive packaging option. Brands must consider the overall value and return when investing in more sustainable packages. This year’s results bring good news to those considering the transition to sustainable materials: seventy-seven percent are willing to spend more for products in sustainable packaging. And the percentage of consumers willing to pay 10 percent more for sustainable packaging jumped by 3 percent compared to last year. The income distribution of those willing to pay more matches the overall income distribution of survey partici- pants, indicating willingness to pay is not income dependent. Eighty-four percent of younger con- sumers (18-44) are willing to pay more for sustain- able packaging. Consumers younger than 45 are 18 percent more likely to be willing to pay more than those 45 and above. The generational difference is primarily at- tributable to the percentage of younger consumers willing to pay 10 percent more for products in sus- tainable packaging. Research from NielsenIQ aligns closely with the results of the Buying Green study. According to that Buying Green Report (Cont’d from Page 7)

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Label Solutions Adam Szabo has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Sales at Label Solutions located just outside Springfield, Missouri. Szabo previously held sales leadership positions

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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.

with Nashua Corporation, RR Don- nelley and Epac which has cul- minated in 20 years of Label and Packaging market experience. Label Solutions specializes in dig- ital, flexo and wide-format printing products. Label Solutions now offers a new cloud-based technology, ProofPro, that reportedly gives its customers an efficient way to approve artwork

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revisions. This software has the ability to archive different versions and allows for multiple approves from different locations and/or departments. Nazdar Nazdar Ink Technologies has appointed Marisol Rodriguez as Narrow Web Technical Sales Repre- sentative. Covering the Mexican regions outside of Mexi- co City, with a focus on Guadalajara and Monter- rey, and the Southeast Region of the United States, Rodriguez is responsible for providing technical support, increasing sales and creating customer

awareness of Nazdar’s Narrow Web products within her assigned terri- tories. Rodriguez’s role also includes trouble shooting, training and sem- inars and problem solving while providing the latest information on both new and existing Narrow Web products from Nazdar.

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UPM Raflatac Extends CarbonNeutral Portfolio UPM Raflatac has extended its CarbonNeutral product portfolio by achieving CarbonNeutral prod- uct certification for the whole Linerless product range. The certification is issued by Natural Capi- tal Partners in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol. Linerless labels can bring up to a 40 percent re- duction in material usage compared to traditional labeling technologies, according to UPM.

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sumers willing to pay 10 percent more for prod- ucts in sustainable packaging at 13 percent. These factors create an opportunity for brands to launch premium products in metal packaging. Europe : Consumer concerns related to plastics showed that more than 60 percent of respondents considered plastic to be harmful and relate plastic to ocean pollution. With 51 percent of consumers in this region saying they won’t buy products in packaging harmful to the environment, there is a significant opportunity for brands to move from plastic to alternate packaging materials. Brook + Whittle Acquires Diamond Flexible Packaging Brook + Whittle, a provider of pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging, has acquired Diamond Flexible Packaging in North- brook, Illinois. Diamond is a third-generation, fam- ily-owned business with more than 90 years of ex- perience producing h flexible packaging solutions. Diamond provides custom printed bags and pouch- es for a wide variety of end markets, including food, cosmetics, nutritional, beverage and healthcare.

study, 72 percent of surveyed respondents around the world said they would be willing to pay a pre- mium for products that claim to be sustainable – and 20 percent of global consumers would be will- ing to pay a lot more for sustainable products. While overall results are generally consistent across regions, there are variations that may guide brands in tailoring their strategy and marketing. South America : This region has the highest per- centage of consumers identifying as environmen- tally aware was 80 percent and the highest willing- ness to pay more for eco-friendly packaging was 73 percent. However, the region has a low recognition of the sustainability of metal packaging compared to the United States and Europe. There is an oppor- tunity for brands using metal to increase awareness of metal as an infinitely recyclable material with high recycling rates to strengthen their position. United States : the United States saw a 3 percent increase in those identifying as environmentally aware and a 4 percent increase in those who say it is important that the products they buy are pack- aged in environmentally friendly materials. The United States also had a higher percentage of con-

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FTA, FFTA Announce 2022-2023 Board Updates FTA has announced several updates to its Board of Directors and its Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Al Pulsinelli, Senior Process Engineer at Dart Con- tainer Corp and Shawn Oetjen, Technical Continu- ous Improvement Manager at AWT Labels & Pack- aging, have joined the Boards. FQC executive committee chair Jean Engelke, hav- ing completed her two-year term as FFTA Board Chair, transitions into an advisory role as Immedi- ate Past FFTA Board Chair. Laura Wright, CEO of CSW Inc, is the new FFTA Board Chair, after spending two years as FFTA Board Chair-Elect. And Bob Coomes, Graphics, Prepress and Print Quality Leader at Plastic Packaging Technologies LLC, has accepted the position of FFTA board chair- elect. Growing Board Rotating off the Boards are immediate past FTA Board chair Johnny Dye, Directory of Printing Tech- nology at Accredo Packaging and FTA vice chair, Printers/Converters/CPCs Kim Madigan, Director of Corporate Color Management at Smyth Companies. Taking Madigan’s vice chair position is Dan Black- burn, Senior Engineer Global Packaging Graphics leader at Kimberly-Clark Corp. Unchanged among the FTA Board of Directors and FFTA Board of Trustees are: Doug Bartlett, business development manager at All Printing Resources FTA President Mark Cisternino Jeff Dietz, president of Kolbus America/Hycorr (FTA Vice Chair, Suppliers) Keith Nagle, sales manager at MPS North America (FTA/FFTA Treasurer) Ron Premo, pressroom and prepress manager at Printpack (FFTA Vice Chair, Solicitations) Geoff Roznak, principal at Further North LLC (FFTA Vice Chair, Project Evaluations) Jennye Scott, VP global creative services at Berry Global (FTA Board Chair) Kristen Shields, president of Graymills Corp (FFTA Vice Chair, Scholarships) Paul Teachout, business development manager, narrow web at Anderson & Vreeland (FTA Board Chair-Elect) Sean Teufler, director of product support at Mira- clon Corp (FTA Vice Chair, Education) Dale Walbert, prepress manager at Inovar Packag- ing Group

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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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Argent Tape & Label Named Entrepreneur Finalist Ernst & Young LLP announced that CEO, Lynn Pe- renic of Argent Tape & Label was named an Entre- preneur Of The Year 2022 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award finalist. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth com- panies who think big to succeed. Lynn Perenic was selected by a panel of indepen- dent judges according to the following criteria – entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact – among other core contributions and attributes. “As Argent Tape & Label’s President and Chief Executive Officer, her inspiring vision and unwav- ering belief in others has completely transformed the manufacturing company from a $790,000 a year organization into an extremely successful multimil- lion-dollar enterprise,” Ernst & Young commented. “Nearing the mark of $10 million in annual revenue, Argent is well-positioned for continued growth.” In 2010, Perenic acquired the ownership stake in Argent Tape and Label, which was reportedly near bankruptcy at the time. She enrolled in the Oakland County Venture Forward program, an 11-week inten- sive program for business executives and top man- agement leaders. The program ultimately nominated her as one of the 50 Businesses to Watch in Michigan. Perenic knew that she wanted to create a cul- ture of transparency and connection, so she made the choice to implement Open Book Management (OBM) at Argent. She cultivated a professional community that encourages innovation at all levels, welcoming team members and customers alike to become partners in success. Trinity Graphic Dissolves Printing Divison Trinity Graphic has announced the restructuring of the company by dissolving its printing division. “Back to basics, dissolving the printing division will allow us to focus on our core business of pre- press services,” explained Robert Smithson, CEO of Trinity Graphic. For more than 50 years, Trinity Graphic has been providing prepress services to the printing industry. In addition to the company restructuring, Trinity Graphic is also adding field sales representatives in the United States and Latin America. Trinity Graph- ic is seeking to create partnerships in the growing Latin American market by providing photopolymer plates locally.

Industry Events

Labelexpo Americas September 13-15, 2022 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, IL

FTA Fall Conference October 11-13, 2022 Covington, KY

TLMI Annual Meeting October 16-19, 2022 Scottsdale, AZ

TLMI Committee Meeting November 30-December 2, 2022 Orlando, FL

FTA Forum April 16-19, 2023 Hilton Columbus Downtown Columbus, Ohio

Labelexpo Europe September 11-14, 2023 Brussels Convention Center Brussels, Belgium

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Food, Grocery Retail Market To Hit $14.78

The global food & grocery retail market size is ex- pected to reach $14.78 trillion by 2030, registering a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 3.0 percent over the forecast period, according to a new report from Research and Markets. Shifting consumption expenditure from food ser- vice to food retail due to the COVID-19 pandem- ic-induced lockdowns, rising adoption of online channels for grocery purchases, and consumer po- larization brought about by income changes are the primary factors leading to market growth. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in unprecedent- ed shifts in the food and beverage industry. With some restaurants closed and others were open only for takeaway or delivery, the majority of meals were consumed at home, particularly in locations where strict lockdown regulations were in place. Changing Preferences This resulted in unexpected fluctuations in gro- cery sales, and changing consumer preferences were visible in real-time through empty super- market shelves. The recessionary pantry-stocking, nostalgic and decadent foods like confectionery, desserts, and salty snacks saw a surge in sales. Cus- tomers were willing to forego national brands in favor of retail brands and private label alternatives. The global market for beverages is expected to be- come the fastest-growing product segment during the forecast period. The segmental growth is cred- ited to the launch of new products in the non-al- coholic beverage segment, which includes cocktail mixers, seltzers, non-alcoholic beer, and energy drinks among others. The introduction of such diverse products coupled with the emergence of online sales of alcoholic bev- erages in developing economies is expected to be the major factor propelling the segment growth. The online distribution channel is expected to register the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. Even among baby boomers, digital orders for grocery pur- chases have become increasingly popular. Further- more, the integration of online channels with brick- and-mortar stores is beginning to gain prominence. Asia Pacific dominated the global market in 2021 and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. The increasing number of working individuals coupled with the rising dispos- able income and convenient accessibility of super- markets & grocery stores is the key driver of the regional market.

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