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NEWS PACKAGING

Lecta's Adestor Clear IN BRIEF

Stahl has received the
Platinum rating by EcoVadis
on Clear label for the fourth year in a row.
It is a proud moment to be
recognized by EcoVadis
within the top 1 percent of
over 150,000 companies
Lecta Self-Adhesives has assessed worldwide. With a
expanded its range of film total score of 87 out of a
materials with the launch of possible 100, the company
Adestor Clear on Clear, a has maintained a strong rating compared to 2024
(90/100). The total score is made up of 87/100 for environ-
new label that incorporates a ment, 90/100 for labor and human rights, 88/100 for eth-
next-generation adhesive ics and 87/100 for sustainable procurement. As the
with maximum transpar- world’s leading provider of business sustainability rat-
ency, ideal for applications ings, EcoVadis assesses companies worldwide across four
pillars: environment, labor and human rights, ethics and
with high visual impact and The new label offers maximum transparency for different sectors sustainable procurement. Stahl creates innovative prod-
complex technical require- ucts that are the 'invisible force' behind the flexible
ments. Adestor Clear on two standout features: high most demanding production materials used in countless industries. Its consistent
Clear combines a polypropyl- transparency and adhesion environments. In an envi- EcoVadis performance is a reflection of the firm’s com-
mitment to making a positive impact on people and the
ene facestock, a new A292F performance on a wide vari- ronment where purchasing environment. These efforts form part of Stahl’s ESG road-
adhesive with superior clarity ety of substrates, including decisions are made in a mat- map to 2030, which sets out ambitious sustainability tar-
and a PET liner to create an glass, HDPE, PP and PET. ter of seconds, an attractive gets, including greenhouse gas emissions reduction,
value-added for labels that Meanwhile, the PP facestock label makes all the differ- social responsibility and ethical business practices across
the supply chain, aligned to its purpose of 'Touching
seek to convey a premium incorporates a top-coated fin- ence. The entire Adestor lives, for a better world'.
image. This combination ish that ensures optimal range is manufactured in
delivers a visual effect similar printability in the most com- accordance with the ISO Weigang has appointed
Grafopel as its exclusive dis-
to direct screen printing on monly used technologies. 14001 and EMAS environ- tributor in Portugal, combin-
packaging while maintaining With its mechanical prop- mental standards, the ISO ing its engineering legacy
the efficiency and flexibility erties, the PET liner offers 50001 energy management with Grafopel's six-decade
of self-adhesive technology. reliable and consistent per- standard, and the ISO 45001 market presence to accelerate
growth in offset and flexog-
The new A292F water- formance on high-speed occupational health and raphic printing applications.
based acrylic adhesive has labeling lines, even in the safety standard. The strategic alliance unites
the two companies to redefine excellence in offset and
Mactac introduces new Vivid flexographic printing applications, marking a significant
step in Weigang's continued European expansion and
Grafopel's mission to strengthen its position in Portugal's
chrome film labels label sector. Weigang brings years of engineering experi-
ence to the partnership. At the same time, Grafopel con-
tributes six decades of market dominance in Portugal, cre-
ating what both companies describe as a convergence
Mactac's new Vivid designed to accelerate Portugal's label evolution. The part-
chrome film labels deliver nership will combine Grafopel's local market knowledge
style, performance and dura- with Weigang's precision engineering to create 'unbeatable
bility for food, beverage, per- market agility' for Portuguese converters.
sonal care and household Flint Group has appointed
applications. The improved Thunderbolt Offset Printing
polypropylene (BOPP) prime as the exclusive distributor
film offering is designed to for its offset packaging port-
generate attention and inter- folio across South Africa and
est from consumers, creating neighboring countries,
marking a significant step in
dynamic point-of-sale mar- The improved polypropylene prime film features a topcoat strengthening service deliv-
keting opportunities for ery and customer support in the region. The strategic
brand owners. Labels feature Mactac Roll Label. layers and maintain shelf partnership brings together Flint Group with Thunderbolt,
a premium metallic appeal at The robust topcoat is opti- appeal; and steadfast resist- a well-established provider of printing technology and
a cost-effective price. mized for flexographic, digi- ance to moisture and oil consumables across Southern Africa, founded in 1999,
'Using our vertically inte- tal and thermal transfer migration to deter staining. that focuses on the evolving needs of commercial and
packaging printers in the region. The appointment reaf-
grated network and unique printing. Highlights of the Depending on the applica- firms Flint Group's focus on providing value, product
state-of-the-art film coating new film include a special- tion, the 2.0 mil Vivid quality and responsiveness to the offset print market by
and finishing assets, we ized barrier coating that joining forces with a trusted industry name that has deep
developed a superior chrome ensures moisture and scuff chrome BOPP film can be customer relationships. The portfolio covered by
BOPP film that checks all the resistance, as well as durabil- paired with a variety of Thunderbolt includes Flint Group's brands such as Day,
boxes,' said Kim Hensley, ity; metal adhesion to pre- Mactac acrylic emulsion and Varn and K+E, all of which will now be distributed and
senior marketing manager, vent peel or transfer of metal hot melt adhesives. supported by Thunderbolt's team.
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