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PACKAGING NEWS

Herma achieves highest env. GMG updates
ColorServer
standard for packaging updated versions of GMG
GMG Color has released

ColorServer 5.5, GMG
OpenColor 3.1 and GMG
Two Herma self-adhesive with the Australian stand- ColorProof 5.15, offering
label materials that can be ard. increased productivity in
composted at home and in Compost worms, one of packaging printing. The
the garden have now passed Europe’s most common new MXN Color Engine
the critical earthworm toxic- types of earthworms, and provides a significant per-
white worms (Enchytraeus
ity test in accordance with albidus), often used as live formance jump for GMG’s
the Australian standard AS food, are used as ‘testers’. If, conversion and separation
5810. Regarding composting after 14 days, there was a dif- applications. Usability has
packaging materials at home ference of more than 10 per- also been improved and
and in the garden, this cent in the morbidity or switching between applica-
standard is considered the average weight of the surviv- tions is now a thing of the
past.
highest environmental ing worms between the sam- Also, with these latest
standard for packaging The certification was obtained through the DIN CERTCO Institute ple compost and the pure updates, GMG is switching
worldwide due to its strict compost, this criterion was to online licensing.
requirements. and special coatings for the start of the year. The cer- not met. GMG’s technology guaran-
Other elements of the
‘This means that Herma Herma’s self-adhesive mate- tification applies in conjunc- Australian standard comply tees the reliable represen-
offers probably the only self- rials division. The certifica- tion with the two label with the international stand- t a t i o n
tion was obtained through
materials HermaExtracoat
adhesive materials at pre- the DIN CERTCO Institute, (grade 242) and ard NF T51-800:2015, mean- of brand colors – especially
sent that comply with this a subsidiary of TÜV HermaTherm Bio (grade ing that specific limits for on difficult substrates and
standard,’ commented Dr Rheinland. The basis for this 909). Soil toxicity is volatile substances, heavy promises binding results
Stefan Kissling, head of is the new adhesive 62Q, excluded from the earth- metals and fluorine must not regardless of material, print-
development of adhesives which Herma launched at worm test in accordance be exceeded. ing process and quantity.
Eco Flexibles QLM’s production JDO designs Absolut’s

gets new GM facility in Vietnam mosaic label

Eco Flexibles, a recycla-
ble monopolymer flexible JDO, the independent
packaging specialist, has Australia-headquartered design agency behind Absolut
expanded its operational QLM Group has opened a Vodka’s latest collaboration
team with the appoint- new manufacturing facility with Olly Alexander, has
ment of David Smith, who under QLM Label Makers crafted a distinctive packaging
joins the business and sen- Vietnam - Hoang Ha Label design for the limited edition
ior management team as in Ho Chi Minh City to meet launched globally in October
general manager. the increasingly diverse 2023. The new Absolut bot-
Vietnamese and broader
Smith added: ‘The rapid tle, resulting from this part-
growth of the Eco Flexibles Asia-Pacific market nership, introduces sleek Limited edition mosaic label
demands. The newly
business shows that its designed factory consists of New facility in Ho Chi Minh City lines that enhance the iconic tern, symbolizing the impor-
approach to packaging sus- areas focused on different and productivity for the label silhouette. Notably, the front tance of unity in spreading
tainability is striking a printing technologies, and packaging market, par- and back labels interact Absolut’s ‘Born To Mix’ mes-
chord with today’s brands. including flexo label print- ticularly in the emerging flex- dynamically, creating a sense sage worldwide.
With incoming legislation ing, offset printing for soft ible packaging area. of depth, drama, and engage- Paul Drake, co-founder and
ment. Inspired by Olly
such as the UK Green folded cartons, digital print- The event also celebrated Alexander’s mosaic artwork creative director at JDO, com-
Claims Code and Extended ing technology for labels and the 50th anniversary of the celebrating uniqueness and mented: ‘Olly was an inspired
Producer Responsibility sheets as well as the newly QLM Group and the 25th unity, JDO incorporated this choice for the collaboration.
(EPR) on the horizon, Life installed digital flexible anniversary of Hoang Ha vibrant design into the bottle, With a unique, profound
Cycle Assessments must be packaging printing and fin- Label, Vietnam’s oldest pri- utilizing both labels to pro- voice, he uses his platform to
more extensive, and recy- ishing equipment. vately owned label manufac- duce a stunning stained-glass offer representation and
clability is understandably The investment in turer. The leadership team effect. inspiration to all, which per-
front of mind. However, upgraded equipment and from the QLM Group joined The medallion at the bot- fectly aligns with Absolut’s
Eco Flexibles takes a com- expanded production lines over 200 guests to reflect on tle’s center further showcases values. Our goal was to cap-
plete end-to-end approach.’ provide enhanced options the group’s journey. the enchanting mosaic pat- ture his infectious energy.’
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