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Crystal Lake, Illinois, January 14, 2021 - AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR), a global leader in drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active packaging solutions, today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share. The payment date is February 17, 2021, to stockholders of record as of January 27, 2021.
As previously announced, Aptar will hold a conference call on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter and year-end results for 2020. The call will last approximately one hour. Interested parties are invited to listen to a live webcast by visiting the Investors page at www.aptar.com. Replay of the conference call can also be accessed for a limited time on the Investors page of the website.
Annual Meeting
The Board also announced that the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held virtually on May 5, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. The record date for stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting is March 12, 2021. More details regarding accessing the meeting will be shared as we get closer to the event.
About Aptar
Aptar is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of a broad range of drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active packaging solutions. Aptar uses insights, design, engineering and science to create dosing, dispensing and protective packaging technologies for the world’s leading brands, in turn making a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of millions of people around the world. Aptar’s innovative solutions and services serve a variety of end markets including pharmaceutical, beauty, personal care, home, food and beverage. The company is headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois and has 14,000 dedicated employees in 19 countries. For more information, visit www.aptar.com.
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Investor Relations Contact:
Matt DellaMaria
matt.dellamaria@aptar.com
815-479-5530
Media Contact:
Katie Reardon
katie.reardon@aptar.com
815-479-5671
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To date, replaceable slide cover has saved pharma company customer
over $200,000 on information update revisions.
Camden, NJ – Contemporary Graphic Solutions (CGS), a leading provider of high-quality printed components for the pharmaceutical, medical device and consumer industries, has designed a versatile, updatable resource kit for a new, critical medication launched by one of the top three pharmaceutical companies worldwide. The kits include an easily replaced slide cover that, to date, has saved the pharma company more than $200,000 in information update costs compared to conventional kits.
As its drug constituted a departure from standard medication regimens, the customer realized the need for an introductory educational kit for certified pharmacies, doctor’s offices, clinics, and hospitals throughout the country. This sudden need came about amidst CGS’ production of various other materials used to support this product launch, including pamphlets, brochures, product information sheets and instructions for use (IFU) items. CGS also produced packaging for the drug.
The resource kit contained booklets, pamphlets with stands, flip charts, pocket information guides and two sample cartons containing placebos. However, it is the kit’s versatility, rather than its comprehensiveness, that made the project stand out.
The kit CGS designed comprises a large box with a slide-on cover. The primary artwork was applied to the slide cover instead of the inside structure, so that the cover could be easily changed should any FDA updates or other critical information changes be necessary. This feature allowed the kits to be produced en masse without worry of them becoming instantly outdated.
CGS’ flexibility-focused, easily-adaptable approach helped the pharma company get a faster-than-expected start delivering the product to market with all necessary educational components for dispensary personnel. Notably, consolidating all essential materials into one kit simplified the product education process, significantly reducing the need for instructional visits by manufacturer’s representatives.
Just as importantly, the slide cover incorporation provided production flexibility and cost savings, since updating the kits only meant replacing one component. The savings due to this feature alone was estimated at over $50,000 each time the slide cover was revised – which, considering numerous updates since initial launch, translates to savings exceeding $200,000.
Bob Reilley, COO of CGS/Rondo-Pak commented, “We are pleased to play a role in getting this important treatment into the certified dispensaries and ultimately to the patients. We strive to think beyond just the production of the materials, to how we can assist our clients and have a positive impact on the rollout of their treatments and products from a financial, aesthetic and practical perspective.”
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About Contemporary Graphic Solutions
Contemporary Graphic Solutions/Rondo-Pak is a global print and packaging specialist whose unique blend of capabilities and forward thinking yields present-day solutions for tomorrow’s challenges. Strategically aligned with Körber Pharma to link packaging equipment, materials, and software, CGS provides a comprehensive assortment of marketing and packaging solutions to address challenges facing the pharmaceutical industry, including global brand management, packaging efficiency, and supply chain optimization.
In combination with a wide range of printed materials such as inserts, leaflets, medication guides and regulated marketing materials, CGS’ packaging innovations address precise requirements for compliance, child resistance, anti-counterfeiting, e-pedigree and more. For more information, visit www.contemporarygs.com.
client: Contemporary Graphics Solutions
contact: Christopher Dale
Turchette Agency
(973) 227-8080, ext. 116
cdale@turchette.com
Contemporary Graphic Solutions/Rondo-Pak, LLC
(800) 575-4238
info@rondopak.com
Mondi’s new paper machine at its Czech mill in Štětí is dedicated to producing 100% recyclable speciality kraft paper for shopping bags using a combination of fresh and recycled fibres to prioritise sustainability without compromising on strength
The €67 million investment responds to growing consumer preference and legislative change to reduce plastic waste and demonstrates the company's commitment to supporting the circular economy
This new paper machine for shopping bags broadens Mondi’s leading portfolio, placing the group at the forefront of European kraft paper production
19 January 2021 – Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has started up its new speciality kraft paper machine at its Štětí mill in the Czech Republic. The €67 million investment in the machine makes it Europe’s first dedicated paper machine for speciality kraft paper grades made out of fresh and recycled fibre for retail and online shopping bags.
The paper machine will produce up to 130,000 tonnes of speciality kraft paper per year, meaning Mondi will have the largest product portfolio for consumer shopping bags in Europe. This includes white and brown virgin grades and now recycled paper grades that can be used in a range of bag applications from fashion stores to online grocery platforms and home deliveries. The EcoVantage two-ply paper produced on the new machine consists of recycled and sustainably sourced fresh fibres and is 100% recyclable.
The European speciality kraft paper market is expected to grow strongly driven by legislation to eliminate waste caused by plastic shopping bags and consumer preference to move away from single use plastic.
Kalle Taari, Head of Strategy & Product Management Kraft Paper, Mondi, says: “We want to offer converters and brand owners sustainable, 100% recyclable paper-based products for their retail and online shopping packaging. The papers produced on this machine will offer recycled fibre-based products with a natural look, great printability and strength properties, all pre-requisites for consumer shopping bags. We are excited to be rolling out several options from our EcoVantage range throughout 2021.”
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Technical details:
The paper produced will have a trim width of 4.4m, with a substance range from 70g to 135g.
The EcoVantage range can be produced with predominantly fresh fibre-based material, and also offers combinations of fibres composed of up to 100% pre-consumer and post-consumer waste.
Best combination of fresh and recycled fibres is available to offer required strength to hold groceries and fashion goods.
Fibres are sourced from sustainably managed forests.
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.
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
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Awards include works with well-known brands Hims, Headspace and an internal COVID-19 campaign. Together they tell a powerful story of self-care and community.
LONDON, ENGLAND, November 5, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Burgopak awarded a triple win at the GDUSA Health and Wellness awards for tactile designs supporting brands pushing the conversation around mental health and fighting social stigma.
The GDUSA Annual Health and Wellness Awards showcase the best in show of Marketing, Packaging and Graphic design in the rapidly expanding Health and Wellness industry. In recent years we’ve seen great efforts to address stigma, eradicate taboo and give us back autonomy over our health and our well-being, and design plays a vital role in this field, to encourage conversation and change the way we view our health.
This year we saw some great examples of healthcare design in the packaging sector, with Burgopak taking home three awards for works with well-known brands Hims, Headspace and a proud internal campaign to show community support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Together they tell a powerful story about embracing our need for self-care and care for one another.
Hims is a brand taking the stigma out of erectile disfunction and hair loss, creating a safe space to talk about these issues with a medical professional and the discretion of an e-commerce platform. For Hims, the packaging design took a minimalist and discrete approach, using craft board to appeal to a wider age range, while offering a fresh and modern feel in this sector. The front panel slides back to reveal first the product brochure, with bold pink branding and playful suggestive cacti imagery and below, a clean presentation of product in an easily accessed fitment. The design is not obtrusive but warm and friendly, creating a healthy and uplifting first experience of the product that sets the scene for building self-confidence and reclaiming control of your body.
Headspace is a mindfulness and meditation app, also making great waves in tackling stigma, by empowering individuals to take a moment to collect thoughts, invest in ones well-being and take time to give mental health the importance it deserves. For exclusive distribution through Boots pharmacy online stores, Headspace created “the gift of you time”, with a collection of physical gift cards that offer a more meaningful gifting experience. Working with Green Gift Cards, communicating the sentiments of this app in a meaningful gifting experience was essential to delivery, and in a time where we are becoming more aware of our carbon foot-print from digital gifting, this new offering provides a more planet-friendly solution with the use of Invercote, by Iggesund Paperboard, which holds high environmental credentials and a mission in building a more sustainable planet.
A pure white canvas creates a calming visual, giving focus to the Headspace character as a warm welcome and friendly face. Pulling the right-hand tab then initiates a pleasing unveiling as the cover character slides away, disappearing into the packaging itself, to display the card in a seamless transition. In gentle font, to the left reads “A little something for your…”, followed by one of four themes Focus, Mind, Health, or Sleep, displayed on the card, and sitting beneath the card reads the phrase “Mindfulness for your everyday life”.
Last but far from least Burgopak also received an award for their internal COVID-19 digital communications. As many of us have experienced, much of the industry and Burgopak clients went into a tight lockdown, with limited travel, access to facilities or contact, and unknown circumstances lay ahead. During the early weeks of the pandemic, Burgopak kept all lines of communications open with regular updates led through e-mail communications and social media. Burgopak are well-known for their ‘one we made earlier’ limited editions, but rather than go to print, Burgopak took to e-mail to offer a message of support for our NHS, with free printable rainbow downloads as were being seen across the UK, to show comradery and community support. These downloads saw great success and donned the windows of many a home with thanks coming in from clients, partners and members of the community.
“Now more than ever we rely heavily on the healthcare industry to keep us driving forward. We are seeing new innovations come through at lightning speed and we are honoured to have offered our small contribution to helping open the floor to these most valuable of conversations. We offer our thanks to our clients and the GDUSA for this recognition.” – Alethea Price, Marketing Manager, Burgopak.
About the Company
Burgopak is a world leader in design and manufacture of innovative patented packaging for products of all shapes and sizes. With a highly creative and experienced collaborative team, we designs to brief, to provide an engaging opening experience to your customers, creating a higher perceived value of your product with clever cardboard engineering, and making your life easier by managing the process right from conception to completion.
Alethea Price
Burgopak Ltd
+44 2070891950
With a refreshing and energetic brand in place, the packaging needed to extend this narrative to the physical with an engaging and enriched unboxing experience.
LONDON, ENGLAND, December 18, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hims is a brand paving the way for health and wellness, taking the stigma out of erectile disfunction and hair loss. With a unique business model that acts as both a confidential safe space to talk about these issues with a medical professional, while simultaneously presenting a discrete e-commerce platform, Hims are empowering men of all ages to take control of their health and wellness.
With an exclusively digital sales point, visual identity for this brand is key. They place great emphasis on vibrant colours and modern lifestyle elements to bring a fresh and young feel to a topic that has previously been kept to a much more mature demographic. Widening the conversation to men of all ages, the fun and playful imagery of cacti of all shapes and sizes evokes a sense of humour and intrigue, fighting the stigma that may previously have discouraged men’s exploration of these conditions.
With a refreshing and energetic brand in place, the packaging needed to extend this narrative to the physical. As the first touch point and ‘hello’ from the Brand, the moment of unboxing and the sensory experience that follows was paramount to setting the stage and continuing to build on the sentiments of the brand.
Delivered by post, the packaging design presents a minimalist and discrete aesthetic, to provide a degree of privacy while continuing the extension of the fresh and modern feel of this brand. The use of kraft board accomplishes this while maintaining a trendy and organic edge that appeals to a wide audience and age range.
Presented in Burgopak’s iconic Cabrio format, the pull of a ribbon spurs the front panel to slide away, hiding inside the pack to reveal first the product brochure, with bold pink and blue branding and draw attention again to those playfully suggestive cacti. Removing the brochure we then see the product range presented in a snug fitment in matching kraft board.
The paired back display and clean lines are unobtrusive, but warm and friendly, creating a healthy and uplifting first product experience that sets the scene for building self-confidence and reclaiming your health and wellness.
We are seeing now more than ever the impact of packaging in the e-commerce landscape. With more people at home, and fewer chances for engagement, the opportunity to reach your audience through well designed presentation, and visceral experiences are key to customer loyalty and growth.
Be sure to sign up to the official mailing list here, for all the latest news, innovations and up-coming limited designs from Burgopak and Duallok.
If you’d like to learn more about this project, collaboration or receive a sample from Burgopak’s ever growing innovative packaging range, reach out to us and ask about using Invercote in your next product design info@burgopak.com.
Alethea Price
Burgopak
+44 20 7089 1950
Alethea.price@burgopak.com
Nandos tap into the value of the gifting experience, with new product presentation that leaves a long lasting impression and greater brand impact in the home.
LONDON, ENGLAND, December 21, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The thought of Christmas automatically brings to mind images of family and friends, shopping and gifting, and of course…food! Well what more perfect way to combine all three than with a Nandos Gift card!
Transcending culture, age or gender, Gift cards are one of the easiest gifts to purchase and the most welcome gift to receive, but they are also one of the most easily hidden away and forgotten. Done poorly they risk a lack lustre unboxing and a lost opportunity, but done well, the ultimate gift card experience can demonstrate thoughtfulness, value, excitement and importantly build an emotional connection between gifter, receiver, and brand.
That is exactly what Nandos encapsulated with their latest giftcard experience. Designed by Burgopak Packaging, to reflect the bold and zesty peri-peri taste of your classic Nandos dish, the packaging design incorporates pops of colour, with subtle symbols and spot UV texture to create both a visual and a tactile sensory experience.
The black minimalist outer-packaging, creates an air of value and exclusivity, which is extended through the innovative opening mechanism. To the right of the pack is a small pull tab – as this is pulled out, the cover of the pack appears to retreat inwards to hide inside the pack unveiling the gift card in a seamless and unexpected unboxing. This interactive mechanism heightens the product value providing an engaging and memorable experience for the recipient. In turn, this evokes a more sensory and emotional appreciation of the product, creating the ideal dynamic between gifter, receiver and brand.
By acknowledging the value of this gifting experience, Nandos have created a product presentation that leaves a long lasting impression and greater brand impact within the home. This not only increases the likelihood of future use, but also the sharing of the experience with friends and family. At this time of year, and in light of current restrictions as a result of the pandemic, the demand for gift cards has accelerated. When there are few opportunities to engage with your consumer, now is the perfect time to invest in gift card packaging, and offer customers a more valuable and enriched gifting experience.
If you’d like to learn more about this project, collaboration or receive a sample from Burgopak’s ever growing innovative packaging range, reach out to us and ask our sustainable options in your next product design info@burgopak.com.
Be sure to sign up to the official mailing list here, for all the latest news, innovations and up-coming limited designs from Burgopak and Duallok.
Alethea Price
Burgopak
+44 20 7089 1950
Students developed use cases with open source technology OPC UA and automation solutions from B&R.
As a global automation player, B&R is committed to provide a platform for tomorrow’s engineers to learn and explore latest trends. openAutomation Challenge 2020 was an online event for students interested in developing innovative ideas focusing on automation, IoT and cloud-based solutions.
The challenge brought in participation from countries elite colleges with teams demonstrating innovative ideas. The zest among students at the online competition was phenomenal with a closely contested final having attractive prizes up for grabs.
Around 39 teams from across various Indian states comprising of over 118 students from 17 institutions applied to participate in the event. A team of experts from industry and academia shortlisted 17 teams based on application concept, innovativeness and feasibility of the idea. The teams were supported by mentors with a range of expertise from B&R India. Rigorous workshops on various topics of automation and OPC UA were conducted enabling students to prepare for the competition. The 5-day challenge allowed teams to bring their idea to life and showcase them to the jury. At the end, the jury judged the ideas for innovativeness, complexity, usability, completeness, feasibility and team effort.
Creating solutions to boost social issues through technology
Students displayed sheer commitment in bringing their ideas into a working model. Many ideas focused on health, agriculture, waste management, warehouse, F&B and robotics, addressing challenges of
sustainable environment and improved process effectiveness. Machine learning algorithms for fault
identification, regression models for predictive maintenance, machine 3D model rendering, OPC UA for data monitoring on python and mobile app for analytics were highlights of the challenge among others. An effective use of B&R technology together with OPC UA was witnessed by students.
B&R’s cooperation with education industry
Industries are undergoing digital transformation for operational excellence with automation, connectivity through open source technology, IoT and data poised to play an important role. “At B&R, we have been promoting talent among engineering community in the context of education in advanced topics of automation with a view to prepare students for exciting innovations coming in future. openAutomation Challenge 2020 was focused on latest trends in automation technology and connectivity,” explains Tanay Sil, Head – Education Network, B&R Industrial Automation, India. “Through our Education Network program, we pro-mote cooperation between technical training centers, colleges, universities and B&R. Automation is an important element in all manufacturing operations and industry expects new recruits to have basic skills and technology knowledge. Moreover, in the era of industrial IoT and industry 4.0 technology evolves rapidly with engineering curriculum struggling to keep pace. B&R Education Network is a well-structured program of collaboration to improve the employability of engineering graduates.”
About B&R
B&R is an innovative automation company with headquarters in Austria and offices all around the world. On July 6, 2017, B&R became a business unit of the ABB Group. As a global leader in industrial automation, B&R combines state-of-the-art technology with advanced engineering to provide customers in virtually every industry with complete solutions for machine and factory automation, motion control, HMI and integrated safety technology. With Industrial IoT communication standards like OPC UA, POWERLINK and openSAFETY as well as the powerful Automation Studio software development environment, B&R is constantly redefining the future of automation engineering. The innovative spirit that keeps B&R at the forefront of industrial automation is driven by a commitment to simplifying processes and exceeding customer expectations.
For more information, visit www.br-automation.com.
Press contact:
Ninad Deshpande
t +91 / 20 4147 - 8999
marketing.in@br-automation.com
B&R Industrial Automation Pvt. Ltd.
8, Tara Heights, Mumbai - Pune Road, Wakdewadi, 411003 Pune
Market dynamics & increased demand leads to warehouse expansion
B&R India, one of the leading automation company in India recently extended its warehousing & logistics space at Chakan, Pune as a response to continuous growth the company is experiencing and foreseeing in the future. Indian market growth, ever expanding B&R portfolios in automation, mechatronics and Industry 4.0 and growing customer expectations are a few factors, which played a vital role in this expansion. However, at the core is the customer centric approach of B&R, which drives all our decisions towards providing exceptional services to our customers. B&R’s new warehouse is equipped with advanced technology and more space to become faster and more accurate in our operation.
Bigger and safer facility
“Access to over 10,000 sq ft of warehouse space will enable B&R to facilitate quicker and efficient deliveries due to greater flexibility with stock-holding. B&R has invested in a state-of-the-art warehouse equipped with advanced technology which will enable faster operation and ensure a safer environment. The new stacking arrangements allows much improved storage capabilities, better visibility and better space utilization. Also, being fully integrated in company’s ERP it will enable smooth and accurate material handling” says Ravi-Kumar Changia, Chief Financial Officer at B&R India. “In our new warehouse we have taken utmost care of all human safety norms and it covers all stipulated government and industrial safety guidelines. Moreover, we ensure compliance through regular audits of our offices, training centers and warehouse along with training for our employees,” he adds.
New space with enhanced services
“A designated space for support and service teams along-with the warehouse, means customer service demands can be processed more efficiently, “quotes Jhankar Dutta, Managing Director at B&R India. "This new spacious warehouse & repair facility has so many advantages which I am sure will help B&R to add immense value to our customers and further allow our growth. We have achieved commendable growth in last few years and this investment shows our commitment to our customers in days to come. All our focused business sectors are growing and reflecting the growing demand from customers we need more space to fulfil this demand,” he adds. In addition, the warehouse has created new job opportunities for few locals in the area.
About B&R
B&R is an innovative automation company with headquarters in Austria and offices all around the world. On July 6, 2017, B&R became a business unit of the ABB Group. As a global leader in industrial automation, B&R combines state-of-the-art technology with advanced engineering to provide customers in virtually every industry with complete solutions for machine and factory automation, motion control, HMI and integrated safety technology. With Industrial IoT communication standards like OPC UA, POWERLINK and openSAFETY as well as the powerful Automation Studio software development environment, B&R is constantly redefining the future of automation engineering. The innovative spirit that keeps B&R at the forefront of industrial automation is driven by a commitment to simplifying processes and exceeding customer expectations.
Press contact:
Ninad Deshpande
t +91 / 20 4147 - 8999
marketing.in@br-automation.com
B&R Industrial Automation Pvt. Ltd.
8, Tara Heights, Mumbai - Pune Road, Wakdewadi, 411003 Pune
Mondi creates sustainable paper-based packaging for Goood, Interquell’s sustainable alternative to organic pet food brands
By using packaging made from renewable resources, Mondi reduces plastic usage and CO2 footprint with innovative paper-based FlexiBags
Collaborative approach means Mondi supports Interquell in meeting their sustainability commitments
15 January 2021 – Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is launching two new paper-based bags for German pet food producer Interquell, delivering both consumer convenience and sustainability benefits.
The pet food manufacturer asked Mondi to create two sizes of paper-based packaging bags with a functional plastic barrier for its sustainable premium Goood dog food. The innovative FlexiBags meet Interquell's goal to reduce the amount of plastic used while ensuring premium product protection and convenient handling for consumers.
Georg Müller, CEO Interquell Petfood, comments: “Sustainability is key for us: we invest heavily in the protection of natural resources and work with as many local materials as possible. We also support environmental initiatives, such as with our partner One Earth – One Ocean, who remove 10kg of plastic from the oceans for every 10kg of dry food we produce. At the same time, it is essential that our products are protected in their packaging so that our high-quality pet food can be transported, stored, and easily served.”
Mondi uses up to 50% renewable resources to produce the re-closable paper-based bags. In addition, the base paper production, film creation and final conversion are all managed in-house by Mondi, resulting in a significant reduction of the carbon footprint of the bags.
Emilio Vidri, Sales Director Europe Consumer Flexibles, Mondi adds: “We pride ourselves on our bespoke solutions and personal working relationships with our customers. Using our EcoSolutions approach, we asked all the right questions from the outset to get the best results for our products, customer and the environment. The Goood FlexiBags are a perfect illustration of our commitment to creating packaging that is sustainable by design, and using paper where possible, plastic where useful. Superior functionality fits the premium brand, maintains the freshness of the product, is easy for the consumer to use and results in reduced food waste.”
The new packaging is now on the shelves at German retailers.
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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.
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
Many of the products used for medical treatments consist of numerous individual parts.
100% recyclable corrugate
Sustainable alternative to single-use plastic
Complete solution for bottle multi-packs
Blue Box Partners, the pan-European Alliance of suppliers for corrugated board packaging solutions, has launched ECOGRIP, a corrugated alternative to shrink wrap for the multi-packing of a wide range of bottles that builds on the growing consumer demand for sustainable packaging.
Research has shown retailers and consumers are wanting more sustainable packaging solutions when they make purchasing decisions. Moreover, the EU’s single-use plastic (SUP) Directive, which came into force on 3rd July 2019, aims to reduce the impact of certain plastic products on the environment. This has caused large brands and manufacturers to re-evaluate their packaging strategies and seek out alternatives.
ECOGRIP is designed to replace single-use shrink-wrap plastic for bottles between 330ml and 1.5 litres, providing a recyclable and biodegradable corrugate solution for multi-packs. Adaptable to the many different bottle styles on the market regardless of diameter, it provides brands, retailers and consumers with a sustainable multi-packing solution for four, six or eight bottles.
The ergonomic design makes it easy to transport, handle and store and the corrugated board can be customised through a variety of print technologies for maximum brand and on-shelf impact.
“Every business is now focused on sustainability,” said Armin Höttges, managing director at Blue Box Partners.
“While we continue to see improvements in recycling rates for many packaging products, secondary packaging such as shrink-wrap falls into the category of single-use plastic which can create issues if not disposed of responsibly.
“This has resulted in considerable pressure from governments, environmental groups and consumers - all of whom are demanding packaging which is more sustainable and the launch of ECOGRIP now delivers a solution for brands that want an effective multi-packing option.”
Blue Box Partners is the alliance of VPK Group, Klingele Paper and Packaging Group, Hinojosa and Cart-One, who together offer expertise and collective intelligence, delivering local solutions across Europe. Working with brands to develop packaging solutions that not only solve their current issues around single-use plastic, but also provide sustainable packaging solutions for the long term, the launch of ECOGRIP is the perfect example of the partnership.
Available through all Blue Box Partners members and with both manual and automated packing options, ECOGRIP provides consumers, retailers and brand owners with a complete solution for the sustainable multi-packing of bottles.
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About Blue Box Partners
www.blueboxpartners.eu
Blue Box Partners provides customers with optimal supplies of corrugated and paper packaging, delivering tailored support and service at a pan-European level.
Established in 2006 as a customer-orientated alliance of four family-owned businesses: VPK Group (Belgium), Klingele Paper & Packaging Group (Germany), Hinojosa Packaging Solutions (Spain) and CART-ONE (Italy), Blue Box Partners is driven by a united philosophy and strategy, focusing on the establishment of long-term, sustainable relationships with its customers and employees.
The alliance has a significant standing in the European packaging market with 100 production facilities, 8 paper mills, a production capacity of 4.7 billion square metres of corrugated board, a paper production of 1.55 million tons and a turnover of around €2.8 billion.
For BBP enquiries please contact:
Sally Cousins, Marketing and Communications Manager (UK & Ireland)
Tel: +44 1536 765042
Mobile: + 44 7973 731077
Email. sally.cousins@vpkgroup.com
For media enquiries please contact:
Simon Wildash at Nielsen McAllister
Tel: +44 1332 293939
Email: info@nmpr.co.uk
Essentra Tapes is to showcase findings from its latest consumer survey at the ‘Packaging Insight’ webinar hosted by ThePackHub on 16th February 2021.
From identifying the packs that frustrate and delight us to understanding the features consumers value, the views of 1000 members of public from across the UK will be shared, highlighting key insights around packaging functionality, and demonstrating the role it plays in all our lives.
These latest findings will also provide an interesting comparison to Essentra’s previous research in 2013, showing how consumers’ views in some areas have changed and developed, particularly in the light of current trends regarding sustainability, the growth in e-commerce retailing and dealing with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The presentation will be made by Ian Beresford, Head of Marketing & Development at Essentra Tapes.
“Responding to consumer demands is absolutely essential to the success of the packaging sector and the development of products such as our easy opening and resealable tapes”, said Ian.
“Our latest research builds on the consumer insight we shared previously and highlights the continued growing demand for functional packaging that is easy to use, sustainable and protects the goods we all buy.
“We are excited to share the research results at ThePackHub webinar and invite all those who are interested in finding out more about consumer attitudes to packaging to join us online at this free to attend event.”
The presentation will also be supported by the launch of a new White Paper which will provide more in-depth information on the survey’s findings and will be available for download after the event from the Essentra Tapes website.
ThePackHub webinar takes place at 15:00 GMT on 16th February. Attendees are invited to book their free place in advance on ThePackHub’s website at www.thepackhub.com/events/webinars/.
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ABOUT ESSENTRA TAPES
https://www.essentra.com/en/capabilities/tapes
Essentra Tapes is part of Essentra plc and is a global provider of tapes that deliver benefits to consumers, combining easy opening and closing for a wide range of products with creative design & print to deliver brand communication and protection - all promoted under four core themes of Open, Close, Inform and Protect.
Significant experience in the field of security technologies also enables us to combine overt and covert security into our tapes to protect brands and products. Supported by a global manufacturing base, in-house design studio, R&D facilities and multi-million-pound print facilities, Essentra Tapes is positioned to deliver the very best in quality, service and reliability to help make customers’ and consumers’ lives easier.
For Essentra Tapes sales enquiries please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)115 975-9000
Email: sales@essentratapes.com
Website: www.essentra.com/en/capabilities/tapes
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/essentra-tear-tapes/
For Essentra Tapes - media enquiries please contact:
Simon Wildash or Jack Readman, Nielsen McAllister
Tel: +44 (0)1332 293939
Email: info@nmpr.co.uk