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PACKAGING NEWS

Esko supports future IN BRIEF

UPM Raflatac has received the
packaging workforce Association of Plastic Recyclers
(APR) recognition for a printed
PP label with UV flexo inks and
varnish that improves PET recy-
cling of bottles and containers.
Esko has underlined its com- The proprietary top-coated PP
mitment to supporting future with the proprietary wash-off
packaging industry workers adhesive leads to a cleaner PET recycling stream that enables
by renewing its collaboration improved recycling of PET bottles and containers. This recogni-
with Ecole Supérieure tion solves an industry-wide issue of recycling stream con-
Européenne de Packaging tamination with leaching of inks and/or ink components dur-
(ESEPAC) in France. ing the hot caustic wash cycle. According to an APR review
For many years, students at committee, appointed per the APR Recognition Operation
ESEPAC have used Esko Procedures, the data was ‘correctly obtained by a qualified
technologies as part of their ESEPAC will celebrate its 30th anniversary next month laboratory and was completely presented to show the varnish
training, with everything and inks on an APR Recognized pressure-sensitive label sub-
from ArtiosCAD packaging and the associated user tion, and connectivity, Esko strate submitted meet or exceed all critical guidance.
design tools and 3D Store licenses will ensure that the believes the workforce of
Visualizer being donated to packaging students benefit tomorrow must be as skilled Hubergroup awarded bronze
the school by the global from the latest, state-of-the- and knowledgeable as possi- C2C certification. The Cradle to
developer of integrated soft- art solutions from Esko, giv- ble before they embark on Cradle (C2C) Products Innovation
ware and hardware for the ing them first-hand their career. We constantly Institute has awarded the flexo
packaging sector. experience of the technology invest in developing new dig- and gravure ink from the
Now, students at the St they will be using in the real ital technology to simplify hubergroup’s series Gecko
Germain Laprade-based world after completing their and streamline the packaging Green Line Premium with a
school are set to benefit from studies. I am proud to be design and production pro- Bronze certification, assuring
a newly installed 3D Virtual associated with the school cess, and as a company, we printers and packaging manu-
Reality room, again using and work directly with the feel it is just as important to facturers that the composition and production of the ink series
state-of-the-art technology students to deliver training invest in those who represent are designed sustainably. In 2018, Gecko Green Line Premium
supplied by Esko. on the packaging workflow. the future of our industry." received the C2C Certified Material Health Certificate at the
Françoise Coudert, Esko’s As the future of the industry ESEPAC to celebrate its Silver level. Since then, the ink specialist has continued to
solutions architect, said: will inevitably involve fur- 30th anniversary next push the issue of sustainability within the company and has
"Providing the latest software ther digitization, automa- month. now achieved full certification at the Bronze level for the ink
series. As part of this certification, the Cradle to Cradle Products
Mondi introduces RetortPouch Innovation Institute evaluates environmental, human toxicity
and the categories of recyclability/circularity, use of renewable
energy and carbon management, responsible water manage-
Recyclable ment and compliance with social standards.
Xeikon has introduced version
2.0 of its Panther UV inkjet
Mondi, one of the global technology with the launch of
leaders in packaging and two new label presses: the
paper, has expanded its range Xeikon PX3300 and Xeikon
of sustainable premium food PX2200, which are ‘defining a
and pet food packaging with pathway to full digitization of
the launch of RetortPouch print production and manufac-
Recyclable. turing’. "We are defining a
The new high-barrier pathway to full digitization of print production and manufac-
pouch will replace complex turing," said Filip Weymans, vice president of marketing at
multi-layer and unrecyclable Xeikon. ‘Responsiveness has become key for any business and
packaging for a range of food can only be achieved effectively by digitalizing all print manu-
and wet pet food products. Mondi has spent over two years researching for the product facturing processes not just printing. The foundation for a
The aluminum typically used digitalized environment lies in digitally collecting data. The
in most high-barrier packag- Mondi has spent over two "Sustainability is a top pri- data volume, captured in real-time, creates the information
ing has been substituted with years researching and testing ority for Mondi and we are required by label converters to make fact-based decisions.
an innovative film that keeps this product to ensure that committed to making this
temperatures high and main- several important application innovation available for all Printing United Alliance has recognized three Heidelberg tech-
tains short processing times needs can be met. The launch our customers by using our nologies with its Pinnacle InterTech Awards for 2021 – making
during the retort process. of RetortPouch Recyclable is customer-centric approach, it one of only two companies to receive multiple awards this
The new mono-material another step towards Mondi’s EcoSolutions. Our fully recy- year. With thirteen awards presented overall, Heidelberg’s
retort packaging is fully recy- goal of ensuring that all of its clable solution helps to lower Hycolor Pro, PAT (Performance Advisor Technology), and Push-
clable, protects the product, products are reusable, recy- the product’s environmental to-Stop in folding technologies stood out amongst many
provides extended shelf life, clable or compostable by footprint," said Eveline entries. Since 1978, Heidelberg has received 42 awards. On its
and reduces potential food 2025 as part of its MAP2030 Wagner-Hahn, MD of Mondi latest Speedmaster presses, Heidelberg has introduced Hycolor
waste. commitments. Korneuburg. Pro as part of the Heidelberg User Experience (UX).
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