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IN BRIEF Corplex certified

Full Spectrum has made a
double investment in a
Titanium 2516 digital CAD carbon neutral
cutting table and a
Platinum 1325 UV printer to
support its strategic Correx manufacturer energy, increasing recycling
growth and expansion
into further sectors. The Basildon-based printer took deliv- Corplex has achieved a car- and reducing waste.
ery of the two machines, which were supplied by bon neutral certification Corplex CEO Lucas van
International Graphic Supplies (IGS), in October. Full across its global operations der Schalk said the certificate
Spectrum was introduced to the IGS product range through for the year of 2024. The marked a major milestone for
its longstanding relationship with Managed Technology, a accreditation, which was
UK-based technology provider that specialises in industrial independently verified by the company and reflected
production printing. Managed Technology then facilitated a Targeted strategies helped this the team’s hard work and
site visit for the Full Spectrum team to an existing IGS cus- carbon standard body Verra prehensive programme commitment to sustainabil-
tomer. Full Spectrum CEO Kevin Walker said: “One of our and supported by climate focused on measuring, ity.
goals for 2026 is to continue to expand our portfolio of solutions provider South Carbon offset projects
packaging and wide-format services. It was therefore vital Pole, required an audit pro- reducing and offsetting its
that we acquired highly precise and complementary cess of Corplex’s greenhouse carbon footprint. through Verra were also
machinery. This included an invest- invested in to tackle remain-
gas emissions and the imple-
Sustainability focused mentation of targeted strate- ment in energy-efficient ing, unavoidable emissions,
printer Blackmore has gies to reduce environmental equipment, implementing Corplex said, which included
become the latest member impact. photovoltaic systems in its initiatives like the Guangxi
of Two Sides. Founded in manufacturing facilities, Longan Biomass Power
1900, Shaftesbury-based To achieve the status,
Blackmore today uses Corplex completed a com- transitioning to renewable Project.
100% renewable energy,
drawn from a mix of hydro, wind, solar (including from its
own solar panels), biomass and landfill gas. In recent years DS Smith sets world record
the business has invested significantly to further reduce its
carbon footprint. These include energy-efficient print DS Smith achieved a new measure 12 metres in length took place at the ‘Blue
presses, processless plate technology, and low-energy UV Ribbon of the Weser’ sailing
drying, while it holds ISO 14001 environmental manage- world record at a water and three in width, and used
ment certification. The company has also been certified as sports event in Germany a double wall of corrugated event in September, held on
a Carbon Balanced Printer, which is delivered by World Land sailing in a corrugated card- cardboard made of the River Weser in Minden,
Trust, and holds EcoVadis Silver status. Blackmore will board boat. By fitting a crew Kraftliner paper, which is Germany. After which the
advocate for the role of print in a sustainable, circular
economy, and help educate businesses and consumers of 23 people onto a renowned for its strength crew submitted the world
about how print can contribute responsibly to their com- Catamaran inspired boat and durability and can be record attempt for valida-
munications and environmental goals. and paddling over 250 made waterproof for set tion with the Rekord-
The World Association of metres in distance, the DS periods of time. Institut für Deutschland
News Publishers (WAN- Smith team surpassed the 20 Paperboard was used for (RID) – the German world
IFRA), and t he people required to be on the outer layer of the corru- record certifier.
International Federation board to achieve world gated material, which was The Blue Ribbon, founded
of Periodical Publishers
(FIPP), will merge on 1 record status. made mainly from virgin in 1951, is a water sports and
January 2026, creating a The fibre-based, sustaina- wood fibres or recycled cultural festival that takes
major global alliance in ble boat was designed to pulp. The team’s endeavour place every two years.
the media industry. The
merger will unite a network of over 20,000 media brands
aim to foster a stronger collective voice to strengthen press EUDR changes confirmed
and technology companies across 120 countries, with the
freedom, advocate for publishers’ rights and boost innova- Certain printed products In addition, it was con-
tion. By establishing a powerful, unified platform, the
organisations hope to address shared challenges, in the will be exempt from the EU firmed that the application
face of a transforming global media landscape, and com- regulation on deforestation- deadline for the EUDR has
bine knowledge and learning going forward. “This is a piv- free products (EUDR), the been postponed until 30
otal moment for our industry,” said Ladina Heimgartner,
president of WAN-IFRA. “Welcoming FIPP into the WAN-IFRA European Council has December 2026, while
family creates an unparalleled global community for all agreed, after revisions were micro and small operators
media.” Heimgartner continued: “In an environment signed off, with a rollout Rollout period set will have an extra six months,
where consolidation is key to building strength, this merg- period confirmed. Books, until 30 June 2027.
er fortifies the entire media ecosystem. Together, we are newspapers and printed pic- December. This comes in response to
better positioned to champion the values of independent According to the Council,
journalism and create new opportunities for growth and tures are among products this decision reflected the member state and stake-
innovation that will deliver enhanced value to all our removed from the scope of ‘limited deforestation risk holder concerns around the
members.” Other established FIPP events, training pro- the regulation, as outlined by associated with these items’ administration of the regula-
grams, and unique content will be integrated into WAN- the European Council who and will further reduce tion and the readiness of IT
IFRA’s portfolio of member offerings.
confirmed the changes on 18 administrative burden. systems.
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