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PACKAGING NEWS

SBTi approves Flint Group’s Amcor opens
new centre
2030 carbon reduction goals leaders in developing and
Amcor, one of the global

producing responsible
packaging, has opened its
Flint Group’s 2030 car- areas where we can make Amcor Innovation Center
bon reduction targets have the biggest impact, Europe (AICE) in Ghent,
been approved by the “Product, Planet and Belgium, which will pio-
Science Based Targets initi- People”. neer new material technol-
ative (SBTi). The business ‘The real work begins now, ogies to make packaging
is working towards a 46.2 and it is time to put our plans more sustainable and per-
percent reduction in scope into action. Our connected formant, while focusing on
1, 2 and 3 emissions by initiatives will include designs that stand out in
greater use of low-carbon
2030 versus its 2019 base- materials, which currently shops and increase ease-of-
line. The Science Based account for more than 60% use for consumers.
Targets initiative (SBTi) is a of our greenhouse gas (GHG) The new facility
collaboration between CDP emissions. expanded the company’s
(formerly the Carbon The company works towards a 46.2 percent reduction by 2030 ‘We are also channeling packaging innovation hubs
Disclosure Project), the independently assesses business to develop a over 75 percent of our around the world in addi-
United Nations Global companies’ targets. detailed plan to reduce research and development tion to existing centers in
Compact, the World Matthew Rowland- emissions and combat cli- costs into sustainability- the US, South America and
Resources Institute (WRI) Jones, sustainability officer mate change. Carbon focused ink and coating solu- Asia Pacific.
reduction forms part of
and the World Wide Fund at Flint Group, said: ‘We are “PRISM”, our vision and tions, such as barrier coatings In its Innovation Center
delighted that our 2030 car-
for Nature (WWF). The bon reduction targets have strategy for long-term sus- that make it simpler to recy- Europe, Amcor supports
SBTi defines and promotes been approved by the SBTi. tainability. PRISM splits cle packaging structures on brands from concept to
best practice in science- This validation represents the broader topic of sustain- the journey to a circular shelf using its Catalyst
based target setting and significant work across the ability into the three core economy.’ approach.
TSC Auto ID launches space-saving Delo launches new

industrial printers jet valve

TSC Auto ID has intro- Delo has introduced Delo-
duced two new industrial DOT PN5 LV, a new pneu-
printers, the MB241 and matic jet valve designed for
ML241P Series, developed dispensing low-viscosity
with operational efficiency in adhesives and other media in
mind, offering easy access for miniaturized applications.
media replacement and Thanks to its compact design,
maintenance.The MB241 it also requires very little
features a bifold media door space to install in production
design that reduces opera- systems. This new device Delo-DOT PN5 LV jet valve
tional space usage by 24 per- The new MB241 boasts an innovative and bifold door design widens Delo’s existing port-
cent, making it ideal for folio of dispensing valves. reliable applications at differ-
restricted workspaces. The ciency as the label rolls don’t such as a linerless kit for While the closely related ent droplet sizes. Volumes of
ML Series is already need replacing as often. more sustainable printing. In Delo-DOT PN5, introduced as low as 1 nl can be achieved,
renowned for its compact The MB241 is especially industries like food packag- in 2022, was developed for which corresponds to droplet
footprint and efficient 245 suited to harder, thicker ing, where keeping the work more viscous, highly filled diameters of 250 µm or less.
mm height, and the new labels, such as hangtags. Its environment tidy is vital, the materials, the new LV (low- Thanks to its compact
ML241P is no exception as it multi-point thermal print- MB241’s peel-off kit and viscosity) variant is primarily dimensions of 68 X 19 X 90
fits perfectly in height- head (TPH) pressure adjust- liner rewinder kit, can help aimed at dispensing smaller
restricted environments. ment mechanism and its mitigate any operational droplet sizes of low-to- mm, Delo-DOT PN5 LV
Both new devices support advanced heat line manage- risks. These accessories medium-viscosity media requires very little space to
large, 8-inch OD label rolls, ment ensure consistent, enhance the printer’s func- with up to 35,000 mPa·s. install in production systems.
meaning they can not only high-quality printing across tionality and adaptability, Interchangeable nozzles The jet valve also supports
meet daily high-volume various media types. The meeting the evolving with different diameters and high-speed processes with a
printing demands but also MB241 can be purchased demands of dynamic busi- a flexible, adjustable plunger continuous dispensing fre-
improve operational effi- with a number of accessories, ness needs. stroke ensure precise and quency of up to 250 Hz.
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