Since sustainable business practices can take many forms, EcoVadis has defined four core topics to be examined in its comprehensive analysis of companies: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
By strengthening its global supply chain, the Toyo Ink Group plans to expand sales of high-functionality and environmentally friendly solutions such as solvent-free adhesives, the demand for which is expected to grow worldwide.
Bio-based materials such as BioPBS, VINIKA VG and TEFABLOC TG are derived from natural resources. While further materials contain recycled content such as polyester films with a proportion of post-consumer recyclate like Hostaphan PCR.
Recognised by the Association of Plastic Recyclers in the USA, the products – a de-inking primer for shrink sleeves and an over print varnish for PSL labels – prevent ink contamination during recycling, so that the PET quality remains clear in the waste stream.
Drytac, the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce the promotion of Amanda Lowe (formerly Amanda Brown) to the position of Global Marketing Director.
Sappi invests in wet-strength label paper production capacities at its Gratkorn mill. Packaging and speciality paper manufacturer Sappi Europe is set to extend its capacity at its mill in Gratkorn, Austria, enabling the mill to also manufacture wet-strength label papers.
Koehler Paper, part of the Koehler Group, is adding Koehler NexPure Wrap to its portfolio of flexible packaging papers. The paper for wrapping hamburgers and wraps appeals primarily to the quick-service catering industry.
