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Brand value has consistently grown for 11 years, reaching a new high with an annual increase of 28%

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Long-standing Antalis customer Minuteman Press King’s Lynn has supported the planting of 279 trees since signing up to Antalis’ Forest Carbon scheme.

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Sustainability is no longer a buzzword; it’s a necessity. Companies are looking for innovative and effective solutions to reduce their environmental impact. The implementation of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) into the supply chain has proven an effective way to do this and Mark Andy, a global leader in printing and converting equipment, is seeing an increase in the number of converters looking to add RFID insertion into their portfolio.

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By Yusuke Kaneko, Global Marketing Manager, Asahi Kasei
Asahi Photoproducts, and our parent company, Asahi Kasei, have more than a half century of bringing increasingly sustainable flexographic solutions to market. And we don’t only have sustainable products, sustainability is at the heart of our company philosophy.

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New environmentally friendly series delivers class-leading throughput of 70 plates per hour

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Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it has developed a flexographic plate (see note 1) that offers full water development (note 2) and high-definition printing quality, now available under the new RESOLUCIA™ brand. The company plans to launch the new offering in January 2024.

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Messe Frankfurt has passed the audit for the internationally recognised environmental management system in accordance with the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). With the EMAS validation, which also meets the requirements of environmental management norm ISO 14001, the company commits itself to continually improving its environmental performance.

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From 28 May to 7 June, 2024, the print industry will focus on sustainability as the German industrial association VDMA Printing and Paper Technology and drupa together invite to discuss the future. On an exhibition floor of 400 m2, the touchpoint sustainability will present a multitude of best-practice examples and innovative solutions by the most important stakeholders for increased sustainability along the entire added value chain of the industry.

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Velké Popovice invests in a turnkey KHS line designed around the high-performance Innofill Glass DRS ECO filler

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Bauer Media, one of the world's leading media groups, is now using the Love Paper logo to highlight the sustainability of its printed magazines. The initiative signifies the company’s proactive stance in promoting the sustainable aspects of their print production and its commitment to behaving in an environmentally responsible way.

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EIT Digital is thrilled to announce a strategic collaboration with the AI, Data and Robotics Association (ADRA), aimed at propelling Europe to the forefront of the global AI industry. EIT Digital is a Knowledge and Innovation Community of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union.

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The certification recognizes 6K Additive’s commitment to producing environmentally conscious titanium powder for additive manufacturing.

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Next to the mega-trend of sustainability, digitalisation also dominated the packaging industry this year. “Digital Technologies” consequently were one of the Hot Topics at this year’s interpack. Especially the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) creates whole new opportunities in all areas of the industry.

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Last weekend was the first time a major global sports event used compostable bioplastic beer cups. At the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 150,000 beer cups of compostable Biodolomer, reduced waste, microplastics and CO2 to a minimum.

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In a sea of wine or spirit bottles on the shelf, the label is responsible for making an emotional connection with the consumer. The design is key to make this happen. We are seeing wine label designs trend towards richer, thicker uncoated paper stocks and an increasing amount of embellishment features such as metallization.

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Flint Group and All4Labels have collaborated to fast-track innovation in flexo printing through eco-conscious inks and processes.

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As the sixth largest producer of printing products in the world, the UK is in a prime position to enhance sustainability in the industry, and positive progress has already been made towards achieving Net Zero.

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Analyst commentary by Alex West, Senior Principal Analyst, Omdia

Sustainability topics have continued to rise to near the top of the agenda for many manufacturing CEOs. More and more we are seeing their commitments published along with their investment in delivering environmentally sustainable business. But how well are companies doing, what else can be done, and who’s setting the example?

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Europa Road in Rotterdam has hired a new Sales Branch Manager Dennis Henderson at an exciting time of growth, for the new firm.

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By Dr James Edmondson, Principal Technology Analyst, IDTechEx

Historically, the aerogel market has experienced slow and steady growth. With the newly found demand for thermal insulation and fire protection in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, aerogel manufacturers are making big plans and investments in order to scale up in preparation to serve this new market. IDTechEx forecasts a growth in demand of over 12-fold for aerogel revenue for EV battery applications.

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