FMN | October 15th, 2018

FMN | October 15th, 2018

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October 15, 2018

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Mondelez Commits To 100% Recyclability MM ondelez International, Deerfield, Illinois, announced a new commitment to make all packaging recyclable and provide recycling information by 2025.The company will work in partnerships so that packaging can be collected and recy- cled in markets around the world. The company’s strategy aims to deliver against its long-term vision for zero-net waste packaging by addressing two objec- tives: making it easier for consumers to recycle packaging and supporting industry coalitions to improve recycling rates. To achieve this, the company is committed to the following:

Labelexpo Americas 2018 Sets Record Labelexpo Americas, in its 16th edition, attracted record numbers in 2018. A total of 487 exhibitors were spread across 203,642 square feet, with almost 30 percent of ex- hibitors new to this year’s show. During the course of the three day show, which took place from Sep-

For exclusive content and breaking news please visit www.flexomarketnews.com tember 25-27 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illi- nois, an increase in attendees to 16,413 from 86 countries passed through its doors.The Latin America region was especially strongly repre- sented, with a 95 percent increase on its 2016 show attendee total. Day three, traditionally a quieter day, saw more than 11 percent more visitors than on the same day in 2016. By the end of day three, the show orga- nizer reported an 83 percent rebook rate for its 2020 event.

• All packaging will be made with recyclable material by 2025.The company will provide design guidelines for circular economy to packaging developers, set priorities and identify materials to use or avoid across its packaging range. • All paper-based packaging will be sustainably sourced by 2020. • 65 million kg of packaging material worldwide will be elim- inated by 2020. This reportedly builds off the company’s suc- cess in removing 53.5 million kg of packaging material since 2013 and is consistent with its commitment to use the right

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amount of material to keep products fresh and safe while minimizing the amount of packaging used. • Recycling information for consumers will be pro- vided by 2025. The company will work to make it easy for consumers to recycle or re-use product packs after use given the vast array of local recycling systems around the world. • The company will support industry coalitions and public-private partnerships to develop vital waste- management infrastructure to reduce waste and im- prove real-world recycling rates. El Dorado Packaging Purchases Uteco Press El Dorado Packaging has purchased a new Diamond HP Uteco Press to be installed in its Arkansas site dur- ing Fall of 2018.The Diamond HP represents Uteco’s excellence in flexographic printing. The company said the Diamond HP’s ability to offer short runs, increased quality and reduced waste and set-up times, influenced its buying decision.The Dia- mond HP, said the company, is the ideal answer for top converters who require increased flexibility and consolidation of equipment to streamline operations.

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TAPPI, AF&PA Accepting Award Applications

TAPPI and the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) have announced that applications are now being accepted for the U.S. segment of the Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation Award. Sponsored by the International Council of Forest & Paper Associations (ICFPA), this international award recognizes students, researchers, and engineers who are carrying out projects relevant to forest-based sci- ence, products using forest-based raw materials, process improvements, or other innovations through- out the value chain. The theme for the 2018-2019 awards program is Forest-based products and services – How disrup- tive technologies are revolutionizing the future . Subcategories include, but are not limited to: Future Generation Forestry : forest tree breeding and biotechnology; precision forestry; measurements and inventory Innovation in the Forest-based Industry : analy- sis and properties of pulp and paper; facilities, in- strument and process control; bioproducts and wood chemistry; recycling, deinking and environ- ment; timber for construction; material substitu- tion with wood. Winners will have the opportunity to present their projects in front of an audience of global forest products industry CEOs at the ICFPA’s International CEO Round- table meeting May 6-8,2019, inVancouver,Canada. PIA Opens Nominations For Awards In Excellence Printing Industries of America is seeking nomina- tions for the Education Award of Excellence and Frederick D. Kagy Education Award of Excellence. The Education Award of Excellence honors educa- tors and industry trainers who have gone above and beyond to further printed communications and en- hance the future of our industry. Nominees should be widely recognized as industry leaders who have contributed to special education or training programs, created a significant educational project, or displayed special leadership at the local, state, or national level. The Frederick D.Kagy EducationAward of Excellence recognizes an exemplary middle school, high school, or community college graphic communications program. Successful nominees maintain a close partnership with the graphic communications industry, build activities to meet the needs of the industry, and create innovative techniques for printing programs.

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DuPont Unveils New Branding

DuPont’s new brand purpose – “To empower the world with the essential innovations to thrive” – builds upon a 200-year history of discovery and progress, the company said.

DowDuPont said in February 2018 that its Specialty Products Division would carry the DuPont name when it becomes an independent company. The company is taking the next step toward be- coming the new DuPont by unveiling a new global brand identity and logo. The branding is expected around June 1, 2019, subject to the approval of DowDuPont’s Board of Directors. “Our new branding is one of many steps we are tak- ing in DuPont’s transformation and amplifies what we do: Help our customers solve complex problems, and turn their best ideas into real-world products and solutions,” said Barbara Pandos, Chief Communica- tions Of ficer, Specialty Products Division of DowDuPont. “It preserves the legacy shape of the iconic DuPont oval, which for more than a century has provided a seal of quality, performance and trust,

WestRock Honored With Display Awards

WestRock, Atlanta, Georgia, was recognized at the Path to Purchase Design of the Times Awards with 31 awards for excellence in merchandising solutions, the most of any entrant for the second year in row. The company’s awards include a platinum award for Harry’s Dude and Dog endcap. Design Of The Times The Design of the Times competition celebrates in- store displays and digital activations and recognizes their role in any successful shopper marketing initia- tive.The competition is sponsored by the Path to Pur- chase Institute, a global member community that champions shopper-centric thinking and practice that help define the ongoing evolution of consumer marketing and the overall shopping experience. WestRock earned one platinum, 11 gold, 14 silver and five bronze awards for a range of displays.

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Convened by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the OpX Leadership Network’s new Worker Safety Readiness for the CPG Industry assessment tools and leadership guidelines ensure a worker safety culture for consumer pack- aged goods companies (CPGs) and original equip- ment manufacturers (OEMs). Focus On Safety The primary focus of the document is to provide worker safety readiness assessment tools in two key areas: commitment to a culture of worker safety and development of a worker safety plan. The free re- source includes subject matter expertise from mem- bers of the OpX Leadership Network’s Worker Safety Solutions Group, as well as guidelines to evaluate electrical safety, ammonia safety and machine safe- guarding. In addition,Worker Safety Readiness for the CPG In- dustry assists CPGs and their OEMs and other suppliers in implementing best practices to mitigate conditional risks (equipment, line configuration,materials and envi- ronment) and behavioral risks (thinking, acting, choos- ing and deciding) related to worker safety. The OpX Leadership Network was founded in 2011 by PMMI to ensure CPG companies and OEMs are well-connected and well-prepared to solve common operational challenges, make smarter decisions and achieve operational excellence. The Worker Safety assessment tool, as well as other operational solutions, are available for free download at www.opxleadershipnetwork.org . PIA Forms Partnership With Federated Insurance Printing Industries of America has entered into a strategic partnership with Federated Insurance, a business insurance and risk management service provider. “The printing industry faces a unique set of chal- lenges when it comes to finding and securing insur- ance coverage,” said Michael Makin, President & CEO of Printing Industries of America. “The expen- sive equipment and potentially hazardous working conditions make it difficult to secure quality cover- age and customer service.Through this partnership, Federated has committed to understanding the needs of our industry and helping our members navigate the complexities of insurance coverage and risk management.”

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SGP Announces Community Day Keynote Speaker The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) has announced Ryan Mooney-Bullock, Executive Di- rector of Green Umbrella, as its 2018 Community Day keynote speaker. As the Executive Director of Green Umbrella, Mooney-Bullock works with a variety of or- ganizations and individuals to improve the sustainabil- ity of Greater Cincinnati. The organization works toward several goals through its collective impact model, which incorporates hundreds of members. These goals include energy, greenspace, local food, outdoor education and nature awareness, transporta- tion, waste reduction and watershed conservation. Mooney-Bullock's keynote speech will address the state of sustainability, how it has evolved, and the role that collaborative, cross-sector partnerships have in ad- vancing it. The conference will feature presentations and discussions on procurement, circular economy and sustainability practices from leading companies. Other speakers and panelists will be announced soon. The conference will be held on November 14 at the Renaissance Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio.The annual event connects printers with brands and print buy- ers who are all working together for a more sustain- able supply chain. The conference will include presentations and discussions on the state of sustain- ability in the instore retail, packaging, textile and events market space. The day concludes with a gala dinner celebrating the 10th anniversary of SGP. FTA Issues Call For Entries For Innovation Awards Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) opened the annual Technical Innovation Awards for entries. Applicants are encouraged to apply early and can submit entries now through February 14, 2019. Submissions for the Technical Innovation Awards Competition are open to any organization/individual globally within the flexographic supply chain.This in- cludes printers, converters, print buyers, suppliers, designers and students. Each entry is evaluated by a panel of judges and placed into one of three categories: Prepress-Graph- ics, Prepress-Pressroom and Heavy Converting Equip- ment. From there, the entries are judged and scored in six specific areas: Description of Technology;Tech- nical Achievement; Technical Impact on the Indus- try’s Future; Supporting Material; User Testimonials; and Presentation of Submission. Winners will be an- nounced Sunday, May 5, in New Orleans, Louisiana during Forum 2019’s Awards Banquet.

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Steering Committee Approves Initiatives For ICE USA 2019 The Steering Committee for ICE USA, the Interna- tional Converting Exhibition, met recently to approve new initiatives to generate more awareness of the show and attract more exhibitors and visitors. The Steering Committee for the 5th edition of ICE USA is comprised of both large and small exhibitors as well as the staff from Mack Brooks Exhibitions, the orga- nizers of ICE USA.The show is scheduled for April 9- 11, 2019, at the newly renovated Kentucky International Convention Center in downtown Louisville, Kentucky One new initiative will be to expand the education- al sessions offered at the show for converting indus- try professionals, covering all levels of experience. “One of the highlights of ICE USA has always been the strong line-up of speakers, industry fundamental workshops, and technical education sessions for pro- fessionals at all levels in the converting industry,” said Matt Fyffe, Vice President and General Manager of Meech International and ICE USA Committee mem- ber.“The Steering Committee agreed that in order to provide even more value to attendees, we will offer

even more courses, providing them with best prac- tices and solutions to industry challenges they face on a day-to-day basis. The very popular Ask the Ex- perts one-on-one consulting sessions will also be ex- panding to new verticals.” The committee also approved the initiative to cre- ate strong, new partnerships with regional and local organizations whose members include professionals in manufacturing, converting, packaging, plastics, coatings, and textiles/nonwovens industries. These partnerships will promote the benefits of attending and exhibiting at ICE USA to the organization’s mem- bers to explore new solutions, technology, and ma- chinery for those who convert and process flexible web-based materials. The committee also toured the surrounding neigh- borhood and were pleased with the nearby hotels and attractions, like the 4th Street Live entertainment district, the Muhammad Ali Center and the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. ICE USA visitors will also be able to experience the Urban Bourbon Trail in downtown Louisville. ICE USA will again be co-located with InPrint USA, the Industrial Print Show, in 2019.

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