October 2018

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ProAmpac Wins Two Awards For PepsiCo

Mexico Foods’ Doritos E-Z SnackPak

10-11-18 Ink World Magazine

ProAmpac has won two separate awards for the pyramid shaped flexible packaging tray they developed for PepsiCo Mexico Food’s Doritos brand snack, according to a recent feature in Ink World Magazine. The package received the Gold Award from The Dow Chemical Company’s 2018 Awards for Packaging Innovation as well as the 2018 Star Pack and Packaging Award from The Mexican Association of Packaging (AMEE). Adam Grose, ProAmpac’s chief commercial officer, is quoted in the article as saying that the packaging uses 25% less material than more standard pouches and has an ergonomic design catered to Mexico’s snacking industry.

To learn more and to read the full Ink World Magazine Article, click here.

MPS Breaks Sales Record At Labelexpo

Americas10-05-18 Label & Narrow

Dutch press manufacturer MPS broke the show sales record last month at Labelexpo Americas, according to an article in Label & Narrow Web. The company brought out champaign to toast the sale of 4 hybrid EF SymJet presses and an additional flagship EF multi-substrate flexo press.

The article quotes Tim Fox, the company’s North American President, as saying that the expo surpassed their expectations and that this proves the industry is ready to adopt the new hybrid technology.

To learn more and to read the full Label & Narrow Web Articlle, click here.

Avery Dennison Wins Labelexpo 2018

Sustainability Award For Sustainability

Procurement Program

09-27-18 Flexible Packaging

At Labelexpo 2018, Avery Dennison was awarded the 2018 Sustainability Award at the Label Industry Global Awards Ceremony, according to a recent article in Flexible Packaging Magazine. The award was bestowed on the company’s Sustainability Procurement Program, executed by their partner EcoVadis, a sustainability performance rating organization. The program rates their suppliers at each stage of the supply chain and helps to provide them with the tools they need to improve their processes and lessen the environmental impact going forward.

To learn more and to read the full Flexible Packaging Magazine, click here.

Mondelez International Commits To Making All

Packaging Recyclable By 2025

10-09-18 FlexoGlobal

Snack food giant Mondelez International (the owner behind popular brands such as Oreo) has announced a commitment to 100% recyclable packaging by 2025, says a recent article in FlexoGlobal. The company plans to reach its goal by making the packaging itself easier to recycle and empowering the recycling industry and support its growing infrastructure. These and other measures are expected to help them to achieve their long-term goal to leave no packaging impact in landfills. This is done in tangent with their sustainably sourced and produced snacks inside the packaging, helping them reduce the impact of their business across the spectrum.

To learn more and to read the full FlexoGlobal Article, click here.

PrintReleaf Offers Low-Cost,

Hassle-Free Alternative To Chain-Of-Custody

Sustainability10-09-18 FlexoGlobal

PrintReleaf has developed a low-cost alternative to traditional, chain-of-custody-based sustainable sourcing method typically used throughout the paper industry, says a recent article in FlexoGlobal. Instead of producing and maintaining records on the raw materials harvested through its use in the production process, PrintReleaf provides certifiable reforestation for used paper products. The company will ensure that a forest in need will be reforested for the exact amount of wood used to produce their substrates.

To learn more and to read the full FlexoGlobal Article, click here.

Labelexpo Americas 2018 Records Largest

Show To Date10-09-18 FlexoGlobal

Labelexpo America’s proudly reports that this year’s event in Chicago was the largest to date according to FlexoGlobal. Over 16,000 people from 86 different countries toured the Donald E. Stevens convention center during the show. 487 companies were represented with booths, both large and small, throughout the over 200,000 square foot venue. The event was so successful, that it has already achieved an 83% rebook rate for the next event, scheduled in 2020.

To learn more and to read the full FlexoGlobal Article, click here.

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Harper Corporation at Labelexpo Fox Valley Technical College at Labelexpo 2018

Apex International at Labelexpo We were thrilled to be joined by Shyamal Desai, Americas Marketing Manager for Dupont Advanced Printing at the Expo. Click the icon below to tune in and learn plate making in 15 minutes!

It was a pleasure to have Lee Kluttz, President of Harper Corporation, join the podcast at Labelexpo last month! Click the icon above to hear first-hand about all of their latest developments!

We sat down with Mark Keller, Flexographic Printing Instructor at Fox Valley Technical College, to get his take on the industry labor crisis and what Fox Valley Tech can do to help!

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