DS Smith has been honoured with two individual awards “for going over and beyond what is required”. Michael Rutherford, DS Smith Regional Account Manager, and John Edwards, DS Smith Customer Technical Manager, proudly collected the prizes. For its sixth year, the prestigious awards ceremony was held on Thursday 27th February at Mercedes World, Weybridge. The event rewards and recognises Nestlé’s best performance amongst its suppliers, for their collaboration, service and support throughout the year. Michael Rutherford comments: “I am really proud to have been nominated for this achievement by our global customer Nestlé’. At DS Smith we strive to delight our customers in every possible way, going over and beyond expectations’. Nearly 500 persons from the 50 Nestlé’s suppliers for all sourcing categories attended this year’s event. John Edwards adds: ‘We work closely with the customer to find innovative solution meeting new customers’ and consumers’ needs. This is a demonstration of our Company Purpose, Redefining Packaging for a changing world’. All the money raised from the event were donated to the Unseen charity campaign against slavery.

Under the slogan #WeStopThisVirusTogether, workers at DS Smith's plant in Madrid have looked to play their part by manufacturing cardboard furniture. Madrid, 14 April 2020 - DS Smith, the world's leading supplier of corrugated cardboard, which focuses on creating innovative sustainable packaging solutions in more than 37 countries, has launched solidarity initiatives in all its markets to help mitigate the effects of Covid-19. Specifically, the Spanish business today announced that it would manufacture and donate individual bedside tables for patients at IFEMA field hospital, to be handed over to the Regional Government. Under the slogan #WeStopThisVirusTogether, workers at DS Smith's plant in Madrid have looked to play their part by manufacturing cardboard furniture.The hashtag with the name of the campaign is printed on the tables as part of their design, something that the Health Agency has welcomed, since it conveys a very positive message of encouragement for patients. The aim is to duly fit out the facilities at the field hospital, looking to ensure that patients be as comfortable as possible in such difficult circumstances. The field hospital, which has around 5,500 beds including intensive care units, will receive 10,000 multipurpose auxiliary tables made from corrugated cardboard, to be placed next to each patient's individual bed. This type of cardboard furniture does not need to be disinfected or cleaned, and can be easily destroyed when no longer used, thus preventing contagion. The initiative has been welcomed by Madrid Health Agency's Subdirectorate General of Procurement, which also congratulated everybody involved, stating that it will be of "great help for everybody admitted to the hospital".DS Smith Iberia's Managing Director Cluster West, Carlos Larriba, has admitted the company derives great satisfaction from the donation: "We are very proud to have launched this initiative, and hope patients at IFEMA field hospital will be more comfortable under such difficult circumstances". Carlos also stressed the crucial importance of the logistics packaging sector at this time."Packaging guarantees quality throughout the entire Consumer and Pharmaceutical Goods supply chain, and our professionals are making an extra effort on a daily basis to ensure that basic products reach those who need them most. That is why, in the midst of the crisis, we are so excited to have all found the time and good intentions to launch this solidarity initiative".

Consumers expect the food industry to provide safe products which comply with the latest legislations. FEICA already recommends avoiding the use of epoxy silanes in food contact applications, and the European Union is expected to set new limits during the course of this year. These limits will require complex testing methods that lead to challenges for converters and packaging manufacturers. Thanks to Henkel’s longstanding experience in food safe packaging, the company has been able to develop a new range of laminating adhesives free of epoxy silanes and a new test method that requires a combination of several sophisticated analytical techniques to detect epoxy silanes and its degradation products. Epoxy silanes, like GLYMO and GLYEO, are adhesion promoters used in food packaging, for example for laminated pouches that must be resistant to sterilization and hot filling. In some cases, it is also used for microwaveable packaging. These adhesion promoters have very favorable attributes, which is why they can be found in a variety of applications. They increase the adhesion between aluminum and polyolefin films and maintain the bond strength even at elevated temperatures. Due to the fact that GLYMO is used in a wide variety of food contact applications, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) had a closer look at existing toxicological data. In 2017, EFSA concluded that GLYMO must be considered to have a genotoxic potential. “Therefore, the European Union is now working on a legislative framework for 2020 to regulate the use of epoxy silanes according to their genotoxic potential. The deadline is envisaged for September 2020. This will raise demand for suitable alternatives,” says Dr. Monika Toenniessen, Head of Food Safety Compliance – Global Food Safety, Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs. FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, already recommends replacing the adhesion promoter as soon as possible. Changes required for the whole industry In the near future, the application of GLYMO as an adhesion promoter will still be permitted as long as it can be demonstrated that it does not endanger human health. Products containing epoxy silane are not permitted to be used for fatty filling goods, and epoxy silanes must not be detectable in aqueous filling goods. “The critical part, however, will be that converters and packaging manufacturers need to provide proof for the absence of GLYMO and structurally similar chemicals such as GLYEO. This implies two factors: having the right adhesive and the right testing method to prove it. Henkel Corporate Analytics developed a unique approach for determination of GLYMO & GLYEO derivates, which is leading within the market. The testing, however, will create additional workload and administrational paperwork for the converter’s quality control departments,” explains Dr. André Weiss – Manager Instrumental Analytics, Project Management Food Safety. Providing suitable alternatives As a leading adhesive manufacturer, Henkel anticipated this development early on and started to work on epoxy silane-free adhesives. These systems, which are specifically designed for high-temperature food contact and medical retort applications, are modular in their design: The adhesive base Loctite Liofol LA 2798 can be combined with a variety of hardeners, making it versatile and reducing complexity for converters. Henkel currently offers four hardeners, each with different features to cover a broad range of applications. For dried animal food or hot filling goods, Henkel provides two aromatic hardeners for boiling and pasteurization. These medium-high performance systems can be cured at room temperature and are designed for high temperature resistance and high heat-sealing strength. For high performance, Henkel offers an aliphatic hardener for general retort, which cures at room temperature and is recommended for 45-minute sterilization processes at 134 °C. This makes it the ideal high-performance adhesive for baby foods, for example. For the packaging and sterilizing of liquid, in particular aggressive filling goods such as fatty foods and oily fatty contents such as cat food, Henkel recommends another hardener combination. This system is designed for processing temperatures of 134 °C for 45 minutes, and its modularity enables customers to reduce complexity while providing flexibility. The adhesion properties and performance of these GLYMO- and GLYEO-free adhesive systems have already been confirmed during industrial use by several of Henkel’s customers. The products are commercially available and offer a very effective opportunity to be on the safe side of the epoxy silane discussion early on. For more information, please visit: https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/uk/en/glymo-free Due to considerable interest, Henkel also extended its webinar series on the topic of epoxy-silanes, “Breaking up with epoxy silanes: consequences and solutions in food packaging”, with additional dates on April 29, 2020. Registration via the following link: www.be-more-sustainable.com/webinars

Industry trade shows like Interpack are essential for the packaging industry value chain to exchange knowledge on innovations and meet partners. As the 2020 event has been postponed to next year, Henkel and its experts are nevertheless dedicated to doing their part to keep industry professionals informed about the latest developments. With the new REthink packaging series, Henkel is further expanding its renowned webinar series for 2020 and capitalizing on the goal of promoting knowledge transfer. Henkel’s webinar week will take place during the original Interpack 2020 timeframe from May 5th to May 12th. As several topics shape the packaging industry, Henkel continues to contribute to these fields: from consumer safety, to the circular economy, dematerialization as well as energy and CO2 emission savings. In addition to its already broad set of webinars, Henkel has decided to expand the program with dedicated formats to spark a discussion among industry stakeholders around packaging topics. The following webinars are open for registration: “REthink Packaging – how Henkel’s packaging & consumer goods adhesives business contributes to a circular economy” on May 5th 2020 (9am & 5pm CEST) “REthink Packaging – sustainable solutions for end-of-line packaging and labeling” on May 7th (9am & 5pm CEST) “REthink Packaging – sustainable solutions for laminations and coatings” on May 12th (9am & 5pm CEST) Further webinars are planned for the second half of 2020. Throughout the webinars, the participants will receive access to the knowledge of Henkel’s experts from the different fields and gain a better understanding about how adhesives and coatings contribute to sustainable and safe packaging for consumer goods products. Industry professionals interested in joining any of Henkel’s webinars can register at: http://www.be-more-sustainable.com/webinars. Industry partners and Henkel customers can participate in the online events free of charge. The Henkel webinar program is held in English.

Cardboard-plastic combinations as sustainable packaging choice are helping to reduce plastic consumption, while at the same time ensuring high-quality appearance and stability. Henkel’s Persil 4in1 DISCS detergent packaging, which is produced by Greiner Packaging, is a top example. And this is now even more sustainable, as it contains 50 % recycled polypropylene (rPP) obtained from discarded household plastics, meaning that postconsumer waste is being reused. Kremsmünster, Austria, April 2020. K3® , the cardboard-plastic combination from Greiner Packaging,combines highquality packaging with appealing marketing communication and a positive environmental contribution. Henkel uses these sustainable containers to package various detergent capsule products,including its Persil 4in1 DISCS. Thanks to their four individual chambers, the discs ensure the very best washing performance and deep cleanliness with stain removal, ultimate brightness, care for fibers and long-lasting fresh scent. They offer the perfect solution for every laundry challenge with just one optimally pre-dosed product in a modern design. And this is where K3® -F packaging products from Greiner Packaging come into play. The cardboard-plastic combination helped to reduce the use of plastic – by more than 40 % as compared with the previous packaging. The packaging solution also received a Henkel Sustainability Award in January 2019 in recognition of these qualities. Enhanced environmental contribution thanks to recycled material Thanks to its innovative, patented tear-off system, the cardboard wrap and the plastic container can be easily separated and recycled. Because the two components can be disposed of separately, the consumer benefits from packaging that is 100 % recyclable. The packaging’s lower plastic content helps to reduce CO2 emissions, while the cardboard wrap maintains the container’s stability. But from now on, the packaging product will be even more sustainable: First, cardboard with 92 % recycled content is used to make the cardboard sleeve, and second, the container now includes 50 % of the recycled material r-PP. Greiner Packaging uses a two-layer process to create the new design: While the inside of the plastic container is made of white virgin material to guarantee a high-quality appearance and product presentation of the DISCS to consumers, the outer layer of the packaging includes r-PP from postconsumer sources. This layer’s grayish color has no impact on the look of the packaging, because it is encased by the cardboard sleeve that can be printed for an attractive appearance. Joint efforts for sustainable packaging solutions “By using r-PP, we’re taking another important step forward in terms of the sustainability of our cardboard-plastic packaging materials. Thanks to our innovative two-layer process, we’re meeting the highest standards of sustainability while also making sure that the packaging’s attractive appearance is retained,” stresses Andreas Auinger, international project manager at Greiner Packaging. Sustainability is important to the project partners – Henkel pursues ambitious packaging targets to help avoid and reduce plastic waste and foster a circular economy. For example, by 2025, Henkel wants to reduce the amount of virgin plastics from fossil sources in its consumer products by 50 %. Both Greiner Packaging and Henkel are signatories to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment launched by the UKbased Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The initiative aims to eliminate problematic or unnecessary plastic packaging, to make packaging reusable, recyclable, or compostable, and to increase the use of recycled materials in packaging. The new packaging solution fully meets these objectives – the plastic content has been significantly reduced, and the components can be recycled and are easily disposed of by consumers. Plus, the packaging product itself contains a high proportion of recycled material. Complete solution from Greiner Packaging Whether round or rectangular, an injection-molded or a thermoformed container – any customer requirement can be realized using K3® -F packaging. As a one-stop solution provider, Greiner Packaging supplies both the plastic container and the cardboard wrap as well as lid solutions, which can also be child-resistant if required. The packaging solution is suitable for powdered foods, such as cocoa, salt, or baby formula, or as a replacement for tube-shaped packaging or pouches like those used for pet food. K3® -F packaging can also serve as a substitute for coated cardboard solutions – as used for detergents – or for cardboard containers integrating additional plastic packaging, such as for cereals. Packaging facts: - Material: PP - Technology: Thermoforming - Decoration: Cardboard wrap About Greiner Packaging Greiner Packaging is a leading European manufacturer of plastic packaging in the food and nonfood sectors. The company has enjoyed a reputation for outstanding solutions expertise in the fields of development, design, production, and decoration for 60 years. Greiner Packaging responds to the challenges of the market with two business units: Packaging and Assistec. While the Packaging unit focuses on innovative packaging solutions, the Assistec unit is dedicated to producing custom-made technical parts. Greiner Packaging employs a workforce of around 4,800 at more than 30 locations in 19 countries around the world. In 2018, the company generated annual sales revenues of EUR 673 million (including joint ventures), which represents more than one-third of Greiner’s total sales. About Henkel Henkel operates globally with a well-balanced and diversified portfolio. The company holds leading positions with its three business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies. Henkel Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the adhesives market – across all industry segments worldwide. In its Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care businesses, Henkel holds leading positions in many markets and categories around the world. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 140 years of success. In 2019, Henkel reported sales of around 20 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 3.2 billion euros. Henkel employs around 52,000 people globally – a passionate and highly diverse team, united by a strong company culture, a common purpose to create sustainable value, and shared values. As a recognized leader in sustainability, Henkel holds top positions in many international indices and rankings. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. For more information, please visit www.henkel.com.

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Schreiner ProTech, a Germany-based global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative functional labels with value-added benefits for the automotive and engineering-based industries, has introduced an anticounterfeiting solution featuring the application of a customized microfont on color laser film (CLF) nameplates. Unlike many anticounterfeiting solutions, the microfont system incurs no additional costs because all required infrastructure – namely, the film and the laser equipment – is already available on customers‘ standard laser printing line operations. Nearly indiscernible with the naked eye, the microfont can be read only under a microscope at 40-fold magnification. Its exceedingly tiny size is made possible by an extremely thin (less than 1 micron) laser-sensitive film layer; by comparison, conventional laser films have a layer thickness of 50 microns. This minimized coating thickness makes it possible to maximize font resolution, resulting in enhanced microscopic delicacy. Product piracy continues to be pervasive worldwide. Just in Schreiner ProTech’s home country of Germany alone, counterfeiting causes annual losses of 54 billion euros, according to a survey by the private-sector Cologne Institute for Economic Research (IW) commissioned by the Initiative New Social Market Economy (INSM). “One in ten companies in Germany has been the victim of product and brand piracy at least once in the past five years,” says IW expert Oliver Koppel. Unfortunately, product protection solutions often involve additional costs and are at risk of being faked themselves. Schreiner ProTech’s microfont solution solves for both of these issues by employing a combination of existing infrastructure and difficulty of duplication. Even if the microfont is detected – itself an unlikelihood with the unaided eye – counterfeiters would be hard-pressed to copy it because they lack a key components of the variable marking system: Color Laser Film, which is not freely accessible. In addition, its complementary Nd:YAG (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet) laser system is difficult to obtain by counterfeiters. ++++ For more information, please contact: Christopher Dale, Public Relations Director, TURCHETTE christopherpdale@gmail.com; (+1) 973-227-8080 ext. 116 About Schreiner ProTech Schreiner ProTech, a business unit of Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG based in Oberschleissheim near Munich (Germany) and production sites in Blauvelt (USA) and Shanghai (China), develops innovative film-based functional components and industrial marking and security solutions. From thermal-transfer printing, laser marking and RFID solutions all the way to pressure compensation seals and printed electronics: the certified development partner and systems supplier offers solutions which help optimize processes and reduce costs. All of Schreiner ProTech’s solutions for the automotive and electronics industries as well as for mechanical engineering are specifically tailored to meet customers’ needs. Schreiner ProTech, a business unit of Schreiner Group LP 300 Corporate Drive, Suite 10 Blauvelt, NY 10913 Phone (845) 848-9000 Fax (845) 848-9041 info@schreiner-protech.com www.schreiner-protech.com

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