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UPM receives platinum in the EcoVadis responsibility assessment
EcoVadis has recognised UPM with a platinum score based on the company’s sustainability performance in the following four categories: Environment, Labour and human rights, Ethics and Sustainable procurement. Only one per cent of the 100,000 global companies assessed received platinum. UPM’s score 87/100 was one of the highest in the Manufacture of Pulp, Paper and Paperboard industry.
New tray helps manufacturers of ready-made meals lower plastic use significantly
Holmen Iggesund launches Inverform PET 30, a 30 gsm version of its popular ready-made meal trays. This unique product will help customers lower their climate impact substantially. Compared to the 40 gsm version, the reduction is more than 25%.
Mondi invests in FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate
Mondi is investing €16 million in new technology to produce a new packaging range called FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate. This ultra-high barrier paper-based solution for food meets growing customer demand for sustainable packaging that contributes to a circular economy. The new addition expands Mondi’s existing portfolio of FunctionalBarrier Papers providing high-barrier paper-based packaging for food products such as dried foods and powdered milk as well as for applications in the home and personal care industry.
Hard work earns Holmen Iggesund’s Workington Mill prestigious sustainability award
Holmen Iggesund’s Workington mill has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum rating – proof that the mill is in the top 1% of more than 30,000 companies assessed. “As a producer of Incada, a high-quality paperboard, we are delighted to excel on the environment and climate aspects of the assessment. We are very pleased that our work relating to our wider business practices in areas such as employment, ethics and procurement are also scoring exceptionally well,” says Ulf Lofgren, Managing Director of the Workington mill.
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Sustainable, reliable, partners
Sappi will be introducing its extensive range of face stock papers, silicone base papers and wet-glue label papers at the upcoming Labelexpo Europe in Brussels from 11 to 14 September 2023. Visitors to the Sappi stand in Hall 5, Stand B 13, will have an opportunity to experience the company’s new CCK, Glassine and label papers. As reliable and sustainable partner, Sappi supports its customers in the self-adhesive industry with specific solutions.
Södra posts lower result; global economic uncertainty ahead
Södra posted a lower result for the second quarter of 2023. The result reflects the weakened market conditions for Södra’s core products. In the second quarter of 2023, net sales for the Södra Group amounted to SEK 7,322 million (8,953). Operating profit totalled SEK 464 million (2,325), representing an operating margin of 6 percent (26). Return on capital employed was 13 percent (39) and the equity ratio was 61 percent. During the quarter, the World-class Efficiency project achieved annual efficiency gains of SEK 500 million.
Hinton Pulp mill acquisition supports growth in Mondi’s Americas paper bags business
Mondi has agreed to acquire the 250,000 tonne per annum Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, from West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd (West Fraser) for a total consideration of USD 5 million. As part of the transaction, Mondi will enter into a long-term partnership with West Fraser to access local, high-quality fibre from a well-established wood basket.
Mondi’s IQ Grass + Packaging gives luxury packaging a special touch
Trendy unboxing videos are being shared widely across YouTube and social media. The anticipation of a new product, the look and feel of the packaging and the unpacking experience are playing an increasingly important role. This trend contrasts sharply with the dominating habit of throwing things away. The value of a product is already conveyed by the packaging and customers judge the content by the noble luxury packaging. The look and feel of said luxury packaging conveys a feeling of value. Rough and natural-looking surfaces imply an impression of quality, craftsmanship and sustainability.
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UPM Raflatac at Labelexpo Europe
UPM Raflatac, global supplier of innovative and sustainable self-adhesive paper and film products, will showcase its solutions for labeling a smarter future beyond fossils at Labelexpo Europe 2023, taking place in Brussels, Belgium on 11 – 14 September. These solutions include UPM Raflatac’s products and services that are designed to enable their customers to Reduce, Recycle, Renew and Reuse.
UPM Raflatac: New collection of responsibly sourced label materials
UPM Raflatac is pleased to announce the launch of its new collection of wine, spirits and beverage label materials – Rêverie 3 – that embraces circularity by using recycled fibers in aesthetically attractive labels. The new collection demonstrates, via unique collaborations with five Spanish designers, that sustainability and impactful design can work together to deliver stunning results. The Rêverie 3 collection offers packaging designers a toolkit of visually appealing labels that are all made with materials from well-managed, FSC® certified (FSC C012530) forests, recycled materials and other controlled sources.
Food paper packaging with recycled content
Mondi has partnered with Syntegon, a manufacturer of process and packaging machinery, to develop a recyclable paper packaging solution using recycled fibres for dried foods such as flour, sugar and pasta. The packaging uses Mondi’s award-winning EcoVantage kraft paper which has been approved by ISEGA for the entire food packaging sector. EcoVantage is made from recycled and responsibly sourced fresh fibres and was previously mainly used for paper shopping bags.
Mondi demonstrates luxury packaging at the Édition Spéciale by Luxe Pack in Paris
The first trade show focusing on sustainable packaging, Édition Spéciale by Luxe Pack in Paris is set to demonstrate how vital the issue of sustainability is for luxury goods. Mondi will be showing a selection of high-quality, sustainable packaging papers made from natural materials in the historic clothes market hall of the Carreau du Temple in Paris on 7 and 8 June 2023. In addition, 15 different presentations will give visitors the opportunity to learn about current trends and innovative product developments.
