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Mondi creates new range of sustainable paper-based release liners, EverLiner
New products help reduce carbon footprint while ensuring high performance on existing machines and applications 
EverLiner range comprises liners created from recycled paper and light-weight solutions 
EverLiner M R is the first release liner on the market using recycled base paper

11 February 2021 – Leading global packaging and paper group Mondi is launching a range of new paper-based release liners which are created using recycled and light-weight materials and provide a more sustainable solution for a range of applications.

The new products have been created with FSC® or PEFC® certified paper to ensure responsible sourcing and, being lighter in weight, they offer a sustainable solution for labels, tapes, envelopes and industrial usage.

EverLiner labelite is a lighter option to standard glassine for label applications, with the same thickness of 58 gsm glassine but engineered to a reduced weight of 47 gsm. This results in 20% less raw material used to produce the liner. The mechanical and transparency properties of the EverLiner labelite are also comparable to standard 58 gsm glassine. Furthermore, its lighter weight allows for optimised transportation. With Mondi using paper from an integrated production process with manufacturing and converting taking place in-house, this leads to a significant reduction in the product’s overall carbon footprint. 

EverLiner M R is the first release liner on the market using a recycled base paper. The machine glazed paper (MG) with 70% FSC® recycled certified content reduces the amount of fresh fibres used and is FSC® certified so ensures responsible sourcing. In a first cooperation with a European label producer, Mondi was able to achieve a significant CO2 reduction for their customer. 

Andrea Lackner, R&D Director Release Liner, Mondi, comments: “Our aim is to create sustainable alternatives with no need to change the silicone system in order to offer products that are effective in usage, work for our customers and ultimately help protect the environment. By using recycled fibres, reducing the amount of material used, and looking at the whole production and logistics process, we have been able to create new highly effective options that manufacturers can choose from, depending on their product application and specific needs. We apply our EcoSolutions approach, to support customers develop sustainable packaging solutions and are committed to reduce raw material usage.”

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Read more about Mondi’s range of sustainable release liners here

Learn more about our EcoSolutions approach here

About Mondi
Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by making innovative, packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design. Our business is fully integrated across the value chain – from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and plastic films, to developing and manufacturing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy and intrinsic in the way we do business. We lead the industry with our customer- centric approach, EcoSolutions, where we ask the right questions to find the most sustainable solution. In 2019, Mondi had revenues of €7.27 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.66 billion.

Mondi has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (MNDI), and a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP). Mondi is a FTSE 100 constituent, and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2008 and the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index Series since 2007.

www.mondigroup.com 

Offering a fully integrated value chain solution, Mondi is launching a range of recyclable barrier papers that can be used as a replacement for plastic films and laminates 
The range provides a one-stop shop solution from paper production to barrier application and can run on existing form-fill-and-seal (FFS) lines
This product innovation provides a sustainable packaging alternative in particular for FMCG applications

09 February 2021 – Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has successfully developed a new recyclable functional barrier paper range. Designed with protection in mind, this range of certified recyclable barrier paper solutions is fully integrated across Mondi’s value chain—from paper production to the barrier application—and can run on existing filling lines for form-fill-and-seal (FFS) applications. 

Mondi’s AegisPaper range reduces the amount of plastic used by replacing it with a renewable resource that has specific mechanical properties, such as puncture resistance, flexibility, printability and barrier protection. The coatings technologies applied to these papers create custom barriers against grease and water vapour and ensure sealability. AegisPapers are suitable for numerous packaging applications within the dry food, frozen food, pet food, confectionery, secondary packaging, toy, e-commerce, flower packaging, and DIY industries. 

The functional barrier paper can replace plastic packaging that has traditionally been used for FMCG and consumer products. In a first step, Mondi’s collaboration with a European dry pasta producer will reduce the plastic used by 90% and save them 7,5 tonnes of plastic film per year for one of their product ranges. This pasta packaging and other commercialised solutions will be entering the market in the first half of 2021. 

“Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy and I am pleased that this continues to be a focus for our customers. Thanks to combining Mondi’s know-how of paper making, coating, printing, converting, pouch and bag making alongside our expertise in selected end-uses for consumers, we make ‘paper where possible, plastic when useful,’ a reality. This launch is a breakthrough for the next generation of sustainable packaging.” said Peter Orisich, CEO, Flexible Packaging and Engineered Materials, Mondi.

Within AegisPaper, there are three grades available for different applications and requirements: 

AegisPaper select offers a wide range of custom barrier properties
AegisPaper 95/5 food is certified as fully recyclable and has the best mechanical properties for food applications 
AegisPaper reduce provides the thinnest functional barrier paper to reduce amount of packaging material needed

The paper and coatings are all produced and applied in Europe.

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Read more about Mondi’s range of recyclable barrier papers, AegisPaper, here: www.mondigroup.com/aegispaper
Technical notes:
Mondi’s fully recyclable barrier papers for packaging solutions have the following possibilities for coating, converting, and packaging. 

AegisPaper
A recyclable functional barrier paper where coatings are applied to create a fully integrated Mondi solution. The range offers sealability properties and integrated barrier functionalities. 

Custom barriers against grease and water vapour
Recyclable in existing paper recycling streams
Runs on standard FFS lines
Ideal substitute of plastic laminates
Basic printing capabilities
PVDC free
Recyclable certifications for certain grades by PTS, CEREC and Interseroh. 

The three grades of AegisPaper are:

AegisPaper select
Dispersion coated product
High performance sealing layer
Grease and water vapour barrier
Recyclable in several paper streams in Europe

AegisPaper 95/5 food
High mechanical performance
Insect protection
Water vapour and moisture barrier
95/5 Paper to plastic ratio, recyclable in all paper streams in Europe

AegisPaper reduce
Insect protection
Water vapour and moisture barrier
Recyclable in several paper streams in Europe

Mondi’s converted formats made with AegisPaper 
With AegisPaper, Mondi can offer a fully recyclable certified barrier paper packaging solution that are converted into Mondi’s familiar formats. The range includes integrated barrier properties and are suitable for a wide range of FMCG applications.

Uses Mondi paper technology to achieve mechanical properties like puncture resistance, tear strength
Improved packaging line processing with special smooth packaging paper 
High performance sealing layer to maximize line speed and best seal integrity 
PVDC free barrier: water vapour, grease
Choose your paper surface: natural touch or smooth for best print results

AegisBase
In addition to AegisPaper, AegisBase is also available. This is a white or brown recyclable base paper solution for functional barrier papers with extensive mechanical properties, with high stiffness for high-speed converting lines and high-stretch for wrapping applications. The sustainably sourced range offers paper structures suitable for barrier coatings applications; have excellent puncture resistance, optimal strength, and basic printability properties on a coated surface.

About Mondi
Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by making innovative, packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design. Our business is fully integrated across the value chain – from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and plastic films, to developing and manufacturing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy and intrinsic in the way we do business. We lead the industry with our customer- centric approach, EcoSolutions, where we ask the right questions to find the most sustainable solution. In 2019, Mondi had revenues of €7.27 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.66 billion.

Mondi has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (MNDI), and a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP). Mondi is a FTSE 100 constituent, and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2008 and the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index Series since 2007.

www.mondigroup.com 

Contact:
Judith Wronn
Senior Communication Manager, Flexible Packaging & Engineered Materials
Tel: +49 151 1771 4692
Email: Judith.Wronn@mondigroup.com 

Josina van der Velden
EMG
Tel: +31 164 317 014
Email: jvandervelden@emg-marcom.com

Spartanburg, S.C. – Milliken & Company’s Chemical Division has joined the Global Organization for PHA (GO!PHA) to help address the technical and market development challenges related to polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biodegradable biopolymers. Milliken will bring to GO!PHA its expertise in polymer chemistry to help improve the processing, performance, aesthetics and other important attributes of PHA. The goal is to expand the application range of this family of materials into more packaging applications. 
GO!PHA is a coalition of industry and academic stakeholders dedicated to advancing the development, commercialization and adoption of PHA polymers through advocacy and knowledge sharing. Milliken will collaborate with other GO!PHA members to prioritize technical issues and explore ways to solve them by adapting existing high-performance Milliken additives or developing new technologies. 

“Milliken’s participation in GO!PHA supports our corporate sustainability goals by giving us a collaborative platform to tackle the challenges of ocean plastics and natural resource conservation,” noted Allen Jacoby, senior vice president, plastics additives, for Milliken’s Chemical Division. “Replacing traditional materials with bio-based, biodegradable PHA polymers can provide lower impact options for food service and flexible packaging. We look forward to working with other GO!PHA members on enhancements that can make PHA polymers more appealing to product designers, converters and consumers.” 
“We are delighted to welcome Milliken to GO!PHA,” said Rick Passenier, executive board member, GO!PHA. “Milliken’s polymer additives expertise and extensive development capabilities add tremendous value to our efforts in optimizing PHA properties and processability, and expanding the use of the material in single-use packaging applications.”

About Milliken
Materials science expert Milliken & Company knows that a single molecule has the potential to change the world. With innovative solutions across the textile, flooring, specialty chemical, and healthcare industries, Milliken answers some of the world’s greatest challenges. Named to the World’s Most Ethical Companies list by Ethisphere Institute for 14 years, the company meets the moment with an unwavering commitment to delivering sustainable solutions for its customers and communities. Eight thousand associates across 46 locations globally rally behind a common purpose: to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
About GO!PHA
The Global Organization for PHA (GO!PHA) is a member-driven, non-profit initiative to accelerate the development of the PHA-platform industry. Polyhydroxyalkanoate polymers (PHAs) provide a unique opportunity as a solution for reducing greenhouse gases and environmental plastics pollution, and establishing a biobased circular economy, by offering a range of sustainable, high-quality and natural products and materials based on renewable feedstocks and offering diverse end-of-life options.

GO!PHA provides a platform for creating and sharing experiences and knowledge and to facilitate joint development initiatives. www.gopha.org. 
Milliken and the Milliken logo are registered trademarks of Milliken & Company in the US, E.U. and elsewhere.
 

MEDIA CONTACT
Veerle de Wolf
veerle.dewolf@milliken.com
+32 9 265 1136

Sean Norton
sean.norton@milliken.com
+1 864 503 6582

Zina Zhu
zina.zhu@Milliken.com
+86 21 61451736

Josina van der Velden
jvandervelden@emg-marcom.com 
+31 164 317 014
 

With the Coperion extruder, the ZSW can now work on the very latest issues in the production of battery electrodes.

This novel palletiser demonstrates its superiority when dealing with unstable products and partially filled bags.

From the beginning of 2021 ADMV will again be run as a separate sub-brand within FlexLink.

Sidel’s art designers have created the NUUK bottle concept, drawing inspiration from the purity of ice and its formations.  The NUUK brand takes its name from Greenland’s capital and the fjords that make it famous. The “Frozen, Authentic, Unique” slogan highlights the brand’s attributes, which are closely linked to water and its features. Produced from clear, 100% recycled PET (rPET), NUUK is a container designed for high-quality, fjord-sourced premium water brands.

With its pure, sophisticated and distinctive design, the 500 ml bottle showcases the water it contains and reflects the brand’s essence. Thanks to its asymmetric shape, NUUK stands out on the shelves, putting traditional water bottle designs in the shade. 

An authentic frozen bottle arising from the ice
“The specific ice shape on the lower part of the bottle constitutes a great asset and reinforces its structure. It gives the impression that the bottle is surging up from the ice,” explains Laurent Lepoitevin, Packaging Design Engineer at Sidel. In line with its origins, the deep bottle base resembles a rock glacier and is produced by Sidel’s patented Base Over Stroke System (BOSS). The mechanical forming which takes place during the blowing process optimises the material distribution in the final bottle base profile. The consistent blowing process uses a minimum amount of material. The wide cap, with its ice shape and blue colour, enhances the brand’s premium look and perception. The bottle is also compatible with tethered cap solutions to meet environmental requirements and forthcoming regulations. From the base to the bottle cap, the harmonious shape is taken to the next level with a transparent and cleanly designed label. The purity of the water can be clearly seen through the elegant and minimal typography, thus emphasising the bottle’s appearance. “In addition to the water quality and integrity symbolized by the fjords, the use of 100% rPET goes hand in hand with Sidel’s sustainable commitment to achieve closed loop food grade and recyclable plastic packaging,” adds Laurent. 

Geometric Viking art influences label design
The transparent Pressure-Sensitive Label (PSL) decoration is inspired by authentic Viking art, more specifically the Borre style. In the 10th century, the Nuuk area was inhabited by Vikings who left their cultural imprint, including their art. Laurent explains: “The Borre style embraces a range of geometric interlacing, knot patterns and zoomorphic (single animal) motifs.” Five versions of the label show different graphic designs based on this geometric interlacing. The brand logo is a snowflake combined with an ancient Norse symbol, Vegvisir, a symbol of protection and guidance believed to be used as a compass by Vikings. The other labels represent important symbols of Viking culture, including the drakkar ship, two head-to-tail fishes, the artic fox, and the polar bear. Consumers can collect each bottle from this unique family.
With more than 20 years of expertise in creative PET packaging design, Sidel can bring any idea to life. The company’s art designers work together with beverage and food industry players to understand their businesses and improve future prospects. Sidel’s design team ensures full consistency across different brand components from brand identity to industrial bottle production.

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For editorial, advertising and sponsorship enquiries, please contact:
F&H Communications 
Elina Kresa, Consultant
Tel: +49 (0) 89 12175-147
Email: sidel@fundh.de  

On 2 February 2021, a truck filled with crude oil, which was recovered by chemically recycling reusable materials from SÜDPACK, left the RECENSO pilot plant in Ennigerloh near Münster. The goal of the strategic collaboration is to take reusable materials that cannot currently be mechanically recycled and recycle them on an industrial scale using the CARBOLIQ process to recover raw materials and consequently close further loops in the packaging industry. 

It was a special kind of event. Most importantly, it was an event that sent a signal. Together with its partners RECENSO and COUNT, SÜDPACK has demonstrated that reusable materials that are generated during the production of films are not waste, but can be a valuable resource instead.

Chemical recycling makes it possible to take multilayer, mixed or even contaminated film composites that could not be mechanically recycled up to now and extract new, high-quality base chemicals in a way that conserves resources. The plastics that are recovered are then suitable for producing high-performance films, which can be used to package demanding products with high quality and hygiene standards, for example in the food industry.

As a leading manufacturer of these high-tech films, SÜDPACK feels particularly committed to sustainability. With its investment in collaboration with RECENSO, a specialist in resource recovery, SÜDPACK is following the long-term objective to further develop the technology of chemical recycling and establish the process as an additional recycling alternative in the market. This is intended to close reusable material loops and achieve the ambitious recycling rates in the packaging industry. At the same time, the process makes an important contribution to optimizing SÜDPACK’s material management and is also a key element for attaining the objective of climate neutrality. 

“Here at SÜDPACK, we are very much aware of our ecological and social responsibility – and feel responsible for the entire life cycle of our packaging materials,” explained SÜDPACK Partner Johannes Remmele. “It is therefore of utmost importance to us to ensure that these materials are meaningfully recycled after their service life – and to make a pioneering contribution to a circular economy as well as to decarbonization and CO2 reduction.” 

This makes 2 February 2021 a major milestone, not only for SÜDPACK and its partners, but also for the entire packaging industry. After all, this collaboration aims to ultimately demonstrate that sustainable packaging not only can, but also must be economically viable. “Chemical recycling is an expedient approach in our view – and the mass balance method that has now been accepted by end consumers in the energy sector is a feasible approach for utilizing products from chemical recycling as raw materials in industrial plastics processing,” added Johannes Remmele. 

About SÜDPACK
SÜDPACK is a leading manufacturer of high-tech films and packaging materials for the food, non-food, and medical product industries. Our solutions ensure maximum product protection as well as additional pioneering features with minimum material input. 
The family business, which was founded by Alfred Remmele in 1964, is headquartered in Ochsenhausen. Production sites in Germany, France, Poland, Switzerland and the USA are equipped with the latest plant technology and manufacture to the highest standards, including the capacity to operate under clean room conditions. The worldwide sales and service network ensures a high degree of proximity to the customer and comprehensive application technology support in more than 70 countries.
With its state-of-the-art development and application center at its headquarters in Ochsenhausen, the innovation-oriented company offers its customers an optimal platform for carrying out application tests and for developing individual and custom solutions.
SÜDPACK is committed to sustainable development and fulfils its responsibility as an employer and towards society, the environment, and its customers by developing packaging solutions that are unparalleled in their efficiency and sustainability.
www.suedpack.com 

SÜDPACK Company Contact
SÜDPACK VERPACKUNGEN GmbH & Co. KG
Julia Gruber / Marketing
Jaegerstrasse 23 
D-88416 Ochsenhausen, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 7352 925 – 1358
E-mail: julia.gruber@suedpack.com
www.suedpack.com

SÜDPACK Press Contact
REDAKON
Vera Sebastian / Company Management
Seestrasse 18 
D-80802 Munich, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 89 31 20 338 – 21
E-mail: vera.sebastian@redakon.com
www.redakon.com

On account of the developments around the COVID-19 vaccine roll out plan which has seen jumbo covid care centres doubling up as vaccination centres, trade fairs scheduled at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in March have been pushed ahead. Currently in discussion with venue authorities, the organisers intend to announce new dates for the Mumbai editions of Gartex Texprocess India and Screen Print India in the coming weeks. The Delhi edition continues to be on schedule for the two fairs. 

With the rapid roll-out of vaccines in India’s fight against Covid-19, business sentiment in 2021 is upbeat together with enhanced resumption of economic activities. However, in preparation for the upcoming vaccination drives, mega facilities such as NESCO (Bombay Exhibition Centre, in Goregaon) is expected to be restructured as a state-run vaccination centre. This makes the venue inaccessible for large-scale trade shows in the month of March. In view of the recent developments, the organisers - Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, have had to act swiftly to reschedule the launch of its upcoming fair Gartex Texprocess India which was scheduled to open its doors in Mumbai, this March. 

Messe Frankfurt India additionally shared that the Mumbai edition of Screen Print India will also be rescheduled. As companies gear up for business revival, the organisers shared that a final decision will be taken in consultation with venue operators to host the show in the first half of the year, as soon as the venue is made safely accessible. 

Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd: “With positivity returning in the trade community amidst the positive news of the vaccine roll out, our goal ahead is clear - to create a safe and conducive environment for business exchange. We’re working in close co-operation with venue authorities and service providers on next steps to implement a comprehensive safety concept, under the ‘MFISafeConnect’ standards.” 

Mr Gaurav Juneja, Director, MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd added: “With the start of local vaccination drives and gradual scaling back of lockdown, we see confidence returning in the market. Gartex Texprocess India will be a catalyst in the recovery of trade momentum for this sector and its new hybrid format will go a step ahead to ensure onsite exhibitors can increase their product and brand exposure and match with potential clients through their digital presence. We are glad to have the support from the industry and our exhibitors who’s interests are at the center of this decision; and our efforts are now focused on finalising the dates and meeting the safety imperatives.”  

Exhibitions: A shot in the arm for business revival 
While 2020 has undoubtedly been a challenging year bringing economic activity to a near standstill, there is a clear indication of optimism among India companies with news of vaccination drives starting locally. Re-starting the business year under the new normal, the 2021 edition of the fairs will undoubtedly be marked in trade calendars as three days of face-to-face business networking – for meeting buyers and suppliers in-person, closing deals and sourcing solutions for the ‘new normal’ demand.

“As the Indian economy gears up for the ‘big business reset’, the exhibition industry is ready to provide a shot in the arm to businesses by bringing buyers and sellers back together to revive trade discussions.” added Mr Manek. Through Gartex Texprocess India’s new hybrid format and its co-location with the premier fair for screen, textile, sublimation and digital printing technologies – Screen Print India, the platform aims to bring the entire textile value chain together and will be of key business significance for the textile and printing sectors. 

Delhi editions on schedule
Slated to take place in the second half of the year, the Delhi edition of the two fairs continue to be on schedule from 6 – 8 August 2021 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The targeted business matchmaking through the integrated virtual and physical formats, together with the MFISafeConnect standards will enhance the exhibition experience and make the fairs a “crucial meeting point” in 2021. 

For enquiries related to the fairs, please visit www.screenprintexpo.com

|www.gartexindia.com
For more details about other Messe Frankfurt India events,

please visit: www.in.messefrankfurt.com

Background information on Messe Frankfurt
Messe Frankfurt is the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds. The Messe Frankfurt Group employs around 2,500* people in a total of 30 subsidiaries. The company generated annual sales of approximately €250* million in 2020. Even in difficult times caused by the coronavirus pandemic, we are globally networked with our industry sectors. We have close ties with our industry sectors and serve our customers’ business interests efficiently within the framework of our Fairs & Events, Locations and Services business fields. One of the Group’s key USPs is its closely knit global sales network, which extends throughout the world. Our comprehensive range of services – both onsite and online – ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising and running their events. We are expanding our digital expertise with new business models. The wide range of services includes renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services. Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60 percent) and the State of Hesse (40 percent). For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com
* preliminary figures 2020

Contact:

Ruhi Shaikh
Tel: 022 6144 5914 
ruhi.shaikh@india.messefrankfurt.com
www.in.messefrankfurt.com
 

Wolfertschwenden, 8 February 2021 - Four apprentices and one student were given the "Hans Joachim Boekstegers Award" by MULTIVAC for their excellent achievement. The new awards for advancement are bestowed on the best apprentices in the commercial and technical sectors, as well as on students with an outstanding academic thesis. The award ceremony took place on 5 February: Due to the current coronavirus restrictions, the awards were presented by Group President, Christian Traumann, to three prize winners at the Group's headquarters. Other participants were present via video conference - among them the other two winners, Hans Joachim Boekstegers the previous CEO of MULTIVAC, and the apprentices from the last teaching year with their instructors, as well as the students currently completing their thesis within the company. 

The "Hans Joachim Boekstegers Awards" are bestowed in two categories: "Best Technical/Commercial Future Professional" and "Best International Graduation Work". They are each endowed with 1,000 euros (1st  place and thesis) or 500 euros (2nd  place). All the prize winners were chosen in an intensive selection process by an internal committee with representatives from different business units.

The training of future professionals has always had a high priority for the company of packaging specialists. By bestowing the new award, MULTIVAC is consolidating the aim of honouring the commitment and will to succeed of its young employees, and thereby also firmly anchoring this within the future staff of the company. “A company like MULTIVAC needs committed and responsible future professionals, who will strive to ensure that we continue to set the benchmark in the market with our groundbreaking packaging and processing solutions,” explains Christian Traumann, Group President of MULTIVAC. “And at the same time we want to honour our long-serving and much appreciated CEO, Hans Joachim Boekstegers, by naming these awards after him. He was always particularly committed to research and development, as well as training and apprenticeships within our company.” 

The gold prize for "Best Commercial Future Professional Award" went to Annika Hummel (MULTIVAC Wolfertschwenden), while the silver prize was awarded to Isabelle Appold (FRITSCH, Markt Einersheim). Both passed their "Chamber of Commerce & Industry" final exams in Industrial Business Management in 2020 with flying colours, and they were nominated by their instructors for the award.

The first prize in the Technical section was won by Markus Bühler (MULTIVAC Wolfertschwenden), who completed his training as an industrial mechanic in July 2020, and who can now enjoy the gold prize for "Best Technical Future Professional Award". The silver prize in this category was awarded to Andreas Kainz (MULTIVAC Lechaschau), who successfully completed his training as a mechatronic engineer in the early part of 2020.

By virtue of his thesis on "Conception and implementation of online management in the configuration of packaging machines", Marco Weber won the prize for "Best International Graduation Work Award". He had completed his Masters degree in Business Information Systems at the University for Applied Sciences in Munich, and was subsequently writing his academic thesis at MULTIVAC. 

Christian Traumann, Hans Joachim Boekstegers and the representatives of the Award Committee congratulated the prize winners on their outstanding performance, and they wished them all every success in their future professional careers at MULTIVAC.

About MULTIVAC
MULTIVAC is one of the leading providers worldwide of packaging solutions for food products of all types, life science, and healthcare products, as well as industrial items. The MULTIVAC portfolio covers virtually all requirements of processors and producers in terms of pack design, output, and resource efficiency. It comprises a wide range of packaging technologies, as well as automation solutions, labellers, and quality control systems. The product range is rounded off with solutions upstream of the packaging process in the areas of portioning and processing, as well as bakery technology. Thanks to our extensive expertise in packaging lines, all modules can be integrated into complete solutions. This means that MULTIVAC solutions guarantee a high level of operational and process reliability, as well as efficiency. The MULTIVAC Group has approximately 6,500 employees worldwide, with some 2,300 based at its headquarters in Wolfertschwenden. With over 80 subsidiaries, the Group is represented on all continents. More than 1,000 sales advisors and service technicians throughout the world use their know-how and experience to the benefit of customers, and they ensure all installed MULTIVAC machines are utilised to their maximum. Further information can be found at: www.multivac.com. 

Company enquiries
MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller SE & Co. KG
Tanja Nickels
Bahnhofstr. 4 
D-87787 Wolfertschwenden Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 8334 601 – 1544
E-mail: tanja.nickels@multivac.de
www.multivac.com

Press contact
REDAKON
Vera Sebastian
Seestr. 18
D-80802 Munich
Tel.: +49 (0) 89 – 31 20 338-21
E-mail: vera.sebastian@redakon.com 
  www.redakon.com
 

Toronto, January 18, 2021 - Mr. Donald G. Lang, Executive Chairman of CCL Industries Inc. (“CCL” or “the Company”), a world leader in specialty label, security and packaging solutions for global corporations, government institutions, small businesses and consumers, announced the appointment of Ms. Linda A. Cash and Dr. Susana Suarez-Gonzalez to the Board of Directors and the retirement of Ms. Mandy J. Shapansky from the Board of Directors.

Ms. Cash has had a distinguished 36-year career as a senior executive with extensive global manufacturing and operations experience in the automotive industry. Ms. Cash joined Ford
Motor Company (NYSE: F) in 1984 as an industrial engineer and held roles of increasing responsibility in leadership positions, including Vice President, Manufacturing, Europe and, most recently, Vice President, Global Quality and New Model Launch. Ms. Cash also served as Executive Sponsor of the Ford African Ancestry Network and as a member of Ford`s Black Lives Matter Taskforce. Ms. Cash holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. She also currently serves on the Advisory Board of Georgia Institute of Technology. Ms. Cash brings to the Board extensive global expertise in manufacturing and operations, engineering, innovation and sustainability, along with a deep understanding of the global markets in which the Company operates.

Dr. Suarez-Gonzalez is currently Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
(NYSE: IFF), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of flavours and fragrances for the food, beverage, personal care and household products industries. Prior to joining IFF, Dr. Suarez-Gonzalez had a 25-year career with Fluor Corporation, a multinational engineering and construction firm, holding various senior leadership roles in human resources and manufacturing and operations, with her last position being Senior Vice President, Global Operations and Centers of Expertise. Born in Canada and of Spanish descent, Dr. SuarezGonzalez has a Doctorate in Psychology from the Universidad de Oviedo and an Executive MBA from the IUDE University. She is also a Board member of The Society for Human Resource Management, the world’s largest human resources association. Dr. SuarezGonzalez is a multi-lingual executive who brings to the Board extensive global experience in human resources, succession planning and talent management, and diversity, equity and  inclusion, along with broad manufacturing and operations experience, in business sectors in which CCL operates.

Mr. Donald G. Lang stated, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Ms. Cash and Dr. SuarezGonzalez to our Board and look forward to the great value they will bring to our Company.”

Ms. Mandy J. Shapansky intends to retire from the Board of Directors and will not stand for reelection at the 2021 annual shareholders’ meeting, expected to be held in May. Ms. Shapansky, the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Xerox Canada, joined the Company’s Board in 2014. Ms. Shapansky currently serves as Chair of the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and a member of the Audit Committee. She has also served as a member of the Company’s Human Resources Committee. Ms. Shapansky brought deep knowledge in the areas of accounting, human resources, marketing, sales and her understanding of concerns in both business to business and business to consumer/retail commerce.

Mr. Donald G. Lang stated, “We have been very fortunate to have Ms. Shapansky serve on our Board for the last seven years and thank her for her contributions.” 

Business Description
CCL Industries Inc. employs approximately 21,700 people operating 188 production facilities in 42 countries with corporate offices in Toronto, Canada, and Framingham, Massachusetts.
CCL is the world’s largest converter of pressure sensitive and specialty extruded film materials for a wide range of decorative, instructional, functional and security applications for government
institutions and large global customers in the consumer packaging, healthcare & chemicals, consumer electronic device and automotive markets. Extruded & laminated plastic tubes, aluminum aerosols & specialty bottles, folded instructional leaflets, precision decorated & die cut components, electronic displays, polymer banknote substrate and other complementary products and services are sold in parallel to specific end-use markets. Avery is the world’s largest supplier of labels, specialty converted media and software solutions for short-run digital printing applications for businesses and consumers available alongside complementary products sold through distributors, mass-market stores and e-commerce retailers. Checkpoint is a leading developer of RF and RFID based technology systems for loss prevention and inventory management applications, including labeling and tagging solutions, for the retail and apparel industries worldwide. Innovia is a leading global producer of specialty, high performance, multi-layer, surface engineered films for label, packaging and security applications. The Company is partly backward integrated into materials science with capabilities in polymer extrusion, adhesive development, coating & lamination, surface engineering and metallurgy; deployed as needed across the four business segments.

For more information on CCL, visit – www.cclind.com or contact:
Sean Washchuk Senior Vice President 416-756-8526
 and Chief Financial Officer

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