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PACKAGING NEWS




      Fiery unveils new                                                  IN BRIEF

                                                                          Global print consumables
                                                                          supplier Flint Group has
      website                                                             r e le a s ed its 20 2 3
                                                                          Sustainability Report, out-
                                                                          lining the organization's
                                                                          performance in the critical
                                                                          areas of social, economic
        From one portal, custom-                                          and environmental respon-
      ers can find Fiery product                                          sibility. It is the company's
      information and free trials,                                        first Sustainability Report
      training courses, expert                                            since 2020 and marks a revised approach to sustainability
                                                                          reporting for the group. Flint Group's sustainability report
      advice and engage with peers                                        offers all stakeholders greater insight into its sustainabil-
      on print  technologies for                                          ity initiatives and performance. In addition to demon-
      commercial printing, pack-                                          strating progress in resource efficiency and carbon foot-
      aging, sign and display graph-                                      print reduction, the report details the company's sustain-
                                                                          ability targets and PRISM sustainability framework, which
      ics, building materials, office   The new website features a user community and learning platform  focuses on three core areas: product, planet and people.
      and specialty products.                                             Compiled in alignment with formal sustainability report-
        ‘At Fiery, we have always   flow software can have on   site is Fiery Learning, a 24/7   ing standards outlined by GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
      put our customers and part-  their print operations   on-demand learning plat-  and SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board), the
                                                                          report addresses the needs and interests of various stake-
      ners at the center of our busi-  through improved speed,   form offering a wide range of   holders, including customers, shareholders and employ-
      ness decisions,’ said John   precision, and increased pro-  video content, from quick   ees. In addition to detailing Flint Group's multi-layered
      Henze, vice president of sales   ductivity and profitability.  tips to in-depth product   sustainability initiatives in areas such as the circular econ-
      and marketing at Fiery. ‘Our   From the Fiery website,   training, how-to guides, and   omy, the report gives further insight into how the business
                                                                          has developed over the preceding year.
      new website reflects this   visitors can easily access the   certifications. This platform
      commitment as well as our   redesigned  Fiery  enables customers to   Earlier this  year, Fortis
      passion for innovation and   Communities portal and   enhance their skills in all   Solutions Group strength-
                                                                          ened its trust in Nilpeter’s
      making the DFE the most   interact with peers, ask ques-            cutting-edge technology by
      essential part of digital print.’   tions, connect with Fiery   Fiery products, color man-  acquiring a new state-of-
        Visitors can quickly locate   experts worldwide, and find   agement, and workflow auto-  the-art FA-26 flexo press.
      the information they need   technical resources and sup-  mation and provides   This acquisition is set to sig-
                                                                          nificantly enhance the com-
      and discover the immediate   port.           opportunities to acquire new   pany’s production capabili-
      impact Fiery DFEs and work-  Complementing the web-  credentials.   ties, ensuring it continues to provide exceptional service
                                                                          to its customers. ‘Fortis Solutions Group stands as a lead-
      Myplas opens plastics recycling                                     ing provider of labeling and packaging solutions. Its com-
                                                                          mitment to investing in the latest technology ensures that
                                                                          they remain at the forefront of the industry, setting stand-
      plant near Minneapolis                                              ards and driving innovation,’ said the company in a state-
                                                                          ment. ‘Congratulations to Fortis Solutions Group on this
                                                                          significant acquisition, and a huge thank you for recog-
                                                                          nizing Nilpeter with the Elite Supplier Award. We value our
        The opening marked a sig-                                         partnership and look forward to achieving even greater
      nificant milestone for a col-                                       heights together in the future,’ added Nilpeter.
      laborative effort among
      leading global businesses to                                        Long-standing  business
      catalyze a regional circular                                        partners All4Labels Global
                                                                          Packaging Group and Actega
      economy for flexible films                                          have agreed at the joint fur-
      and packaging materials in                                          ther development and the
      the Upper Midwest.‘This is a                                        exclusive use of the Signite
      very exciting day for Myplas                                        technology developed by
      as we open our US headquar-                                         Actega by All4Labels in the
                                                                          European market   Signite is a
      ters and our first US recy-                                         unique decoration technology that significantly reduces
      cling facility in Minnesota,’   A state-of-the-art facility designed to recycle flexible film  waste by eliminating printing substrates. It offers
      said Andrew Pieterse,   ahead.’              highlights how collaboration   improved design flexibility, and ultimately enables
      Myplas USA CEO. ‘It’s been a   At full capacity, the facility  across the value chain can   improved reuse and recycling.  Paloma Alonso, All4Labels
                                                                          CEO, said: ‘We promote continuous and sustainable
      remarkable journey to help   will recycle nearly 90 million  drive innovation, cut waste,   investment in research and development across the board
      bring this vision to life, and   pounds of plastic waste annu-  and reduce the use of virgin   to provide our customers with comprehensive support,
      we are proud to bring our   ally, enough to encircle the   plastic.   guide the development of labels and promote sustainable
      expertise to  this ground-  globe in pallet wrap more   The new Myplas facility   decisions. Our partnership with Actega is heading in
                            than 135 times. It is expected
      breaking initiative. The   to employ about 200 people.  was made possible by a joint   exactly this direction: this innovative technology will open
                                                                          huge opportunities, even for markets that do not use
      ongoing commitment of our   Led by the Greater MSP   USD 13 million equity invest-  labels today. This technology will let brand owner reduce
      partners has been vital to   Partnership’s MBOLD coali-  ment by lead investors   their net greenhouse emissions compared to traditional
      bringing us to this point. We  tion, this groundbreaking cir-  General Mills, Schwan’s   printing.'
      are excited for what lies   cular economy initiative  Company and others.
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