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In collaboration with Sidel, Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes – the largest drinks company in Argentina – have reached high levels of efficiency, of up to 100%, on their most recent complete hot-fill line, as part of their ongoing pursuit of excellence. This complete, high-speed bottling solution produces, among other things, the Gatorade brand of isotonic beverages in PET containers, in compliance with PepsiCo's quality standards. The new line offers advantages in terms of production flexibility and protection of the environment, particularly due to energy savings. Quilmes have been operating in Argentina for over 130 years. The company started out in the beer business by opening their first brewery in the city of Quilmes, about 20 kilometers southeast of the capital, Buenos Aires. “Over the years, Quilmes have expanded across beverage categories by acquiring a carbonated soft drink business. This happened about 20 years ago, with PepsiCo’s exclusive franchise for production, distribution and marketing of the brand's full line of beverages in Argentina,” explained Juan José Ferrer, Plant Manager at Quilmes. The company also participate in the water business through Eco de los Andes SA, the result of a joint venture with Nestlé Waters. “The company’s objective is to provide consumers with quality beverages and to take care of the environment. The investment in Sidel’s bottling line is perfectly aligned with this aim,” he adds. Doubling PET production capacity with an integrated bottling solution Investing in a new hot-fill production line at the Southern plant in the city of Buenos Aires was necessary because it is the only facility which supplies the entire national market and also exports to Uruguay. “Both PET container lines were at the top end of their capacity, so we needed a bigger line to increase our market share in Argentina. The second objective was to have a more modern line with lower energy consumption and better efficiency,” says Juan José Ferrer. With this new investment in Sidel’s line, Quilmes have more than doubled their capacity to produce beverages in PET containers, going from 22,000 to 45,000 bottles per hour (bph). The company had different alternatives of who their bottling line supplier was going to be. “We were convinced by the good experience we had with a variety of Sidel equipment and decided to continue with them. Currently, we are very satisfied with the performance of the line, two years after its installation. Another factor in choosing Sidel for this investment was that Quilmes were looking for a complete solution to satisfy our needs. We took into account not just the bottling line, but also product processing via pasteurisation (Tetra Pak Processing Systems), in order to maximise the potential synergies. Sidel showed the necessary flexibility for this and were able to provide a solution, creating a better model of efficiency and production quality for us,” he continues. Quilmes were also quite satisfied with the positive collaboration of Sidel’s team of experts throughout the project stage prior to the line installation, as well as during the installation itself and for the aftersales service. He goes on, “Obviously we started by looking for the best options for Quilmes with the line design team. Afterwards, the start-up phase was the most intense, when we required assistance from Sidel. The machines were installed in a new zone of the factory floor, and we underwent the typical difficulties related to our utilities; but in all truth, we were able to solve the problems as they arose quickly and safely with Sidel’s assistance.” Another advantage of working with Sidel that Quilmes recognised early on was the technical support service, both from Field Service Engineers (FSE) and from remote. In case of any need or emergency, this service provides assistance from a FSE 24 hours a day. Alternatively, support personnel can remotely connect to the machine and recommend the best solution. “We used it several times, and it helped us to keep production running successfully.” Production reliability and flexibility to comply with PepsiCo’s standards The hot-fill bottling line is characterised by its excellent production flexibility. “It has the capability of hot-filling isotonic drinks, juices and products with or without pulp. Additionally, this line is also able to cold-fill, in order to offer consumers a wider variety of products,” he says. Today, Gatorade is produced in a number of flavours and sizes: 500 ml, 750 ml, 1200 ml and, more recently, 300 ml, with either flat or sports caps. As for labelling, the new solution enables the placement of partial sleeves on just one part of the bottle or full-body sleeves on the whole bottle, providing several marketing opportunities to stand out on supermarket shelves. “As for the flexibility provided by our production line, we also have the possibility of handling several pack options, such as 6-packs, 12-packs or 24-packs.” When it comes to the palletising of hot-fill products in PET containers, quality is a very important matter and must be guaranteed. “To face the long transport distances on often challenging roads, palletising must be precise, reliable and very stable. We are very happy with Sidel's palletising solutions, since they guarantee the integrity of our products, so that they reach consumers intact,” he highlights. Quilmes operate as a PepsiCo bottler and, therefore, a new line validation must involve a specific approval protocol. Prior to the launch of the industrial production on the line, there was a validation stage for all the different containers in Sidel’s packaging labs in France. According to the Plant Manager, “the individual validation of each of our Gatorade bottles was executed according to PepsiCo’s specifications, which enabled production of the moulds. Due to PepsiCo’s requirements, during the first packaging runs, we complied with a quality protocol regarding line efficiency and the number of marketable bottles during the process. Every step was carried out successfully.” Respect for the environment and 100% efficiency After defining the purchasing specifications for the line, Quilmes worked with Sidel’s technical and project teams to find an ideal layout and location for the machines, which optimised staff ergonomics and the travel time between the different control stations, as well as the supply of consumables. All details for line start-up were reviewed, again in collaboration with the Sidel team, to achieve the best results for this project. “Today, we are very satisfied with the location of the machines in each of the areas, with the general positioning of operators, handling of supplies and access to places where spare parts are stored.” Quilmes’ teams were pleasantly surprised by the efficiency levels reached by the line. “We are working at an average of 95% efficiency and, sometimes, the line even runs for many hours at 100%. Because of the way the line was designed, it is perfectly balanced to ensure reliability. It is also very important to mention that, despite the difficulties, this efficiency was reached very quickly during start-up. At present, with the 500 ml container, we are working at 45,000 bph with 95% efficiency,” Juan José Ferrer summarises. This line includes the plant’s first Sidel Combi blow-filler, which provides many advantages in line with Quilmes’ commitment to the protection of the environment. The Combi consumes less energy than the blower they used to have, thus eliminating, for example, the air transfer of bottles. In addition, it prevents the exposure of containers to the elements during air transfer, which improves product quality. Fewer people are needed to man the machines during day-to-day operations, which lead to more effective use of our operators and enables them to focus on other maintenance and quality tasks. This is why Quilmes selected the Combi. Additionally, environmental protection is a very important topic for Quilmes. “In terms of energy, the line offers a thermal equilibrium system enabling us to reuse the heat provided by the hot bottle in the cooler for the first heating stage of the liquid before the pasteuriser. This has contributed to heat savings between 10% and 15%, when compared to the previous line.” The other energy-related benefit involves the Combi blow moulds. “The heating process for the previous moulds was done with hot oil, which consumed more heat. Now, with our Combi, the process is carried out electrically. This ensures a very precise heating process in the areas we need to heat, and it provides heat savings of 15%, compared to the older-generation blower we used to have.” “In a nutshell, we would recommend Sidel. It is a company with an enormous track record in the beverage world as well as cutting-edge technology, services and support. I would be very happy to work with Sidel again in the future,” concludes Juan José Ferrer. Editors Note: The images within this document are for illustrative purposes only and should not be used for reproduction. If high resolution copies are not attached with the document, please contact Nikolaus Schreck at F&H Porter Novelli for copies – see contact details below. ----------------------------------- For editorial, advertising and sponsorship enquiries, please contact: F&H Porter Novelli Nikolaus Schreck, Senior Consultant Tel: +49 (0) 89 12175 123 Email: sidel@fundh.de

The EU Executive Steering Group on Shortages of Medicines Caused by Major Events held a virtual meeting on 6 May 2020. Participation to the meeting of the Executive Steering Group was extended to all the heads of the national competent authorities (NCAs) of EU Member States to discuss additional actions by EU authorities to ensure the continued availability of medicines in Europe during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The steering group members and the heads of the NCAs discussed if the current way in which the supply of medicines used in intensive care units (ICUs) matches the demand at national level could be further improved in view of the reported shortages of ICU medicines. The heads of the NCAs agreed to explore how national data models to forecast the demand can be shared within the EU medicines regulatory network. The first step of this project would involve sharing best practices regarding the estimation of future needs by different Member States and exploring whether joint principles for data collection and analysis could be established. The steering group members and the heads of the NCAs agreed to further discuss this project and a reasonable timeline for its possible implementation at their next meeting. The steering group also received an update from EMA on the progress of the i-SPOC (industry single point of contact) system, the fast-track monitoring system for crucial medicines used in the context of COVID-19 that was set up by the Agency. The data collected so far through the system indicates that current or anticipated shortages of some of these medicines are mainly driven by the unexpected surge in demand and by changes in prescribing behaviours. EMA will keep updating the steering group on a regular basis as more data are gathered through the i-SPOC system in order for the steering group to discuss possible options for resolution of the reported shortages. Note The EU Executive Steering Group on Shortages of Medicines Caused by Major Events is chaired by the European Commission. Its membership is made up of representatives from the European Commission, the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA), EMA, the chairs of the Coordination groups for Mutual-recognition and Decentralised Procedures for both human and veterinary medicines (CMDh and CMDv), as well as risk communication specialists. EMA press office Tel. +31 (0)88 781 8427 E-mail: press@ema.europa.eu Follow us on Twitter @EMA_News

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-- Leading manufacturers work to fill high demand for antibacterial cleaning solutions Spartanburg, S.C. – The demand for antibacterial cleaning supplies continues to climb in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and healthcare institutions are looking for effective alternatives to traditional solutions. To fill this need, Contec, Inc., the industry leader in critical cleaning products and cleanroom supplies, is scaling up production of its Sporicidin® brand disinfectant, most often used for mold and water damage remediation, and turned to diversified global manufacturer and materials science expert Milliken & Company to help produce mass quantities. Since 1978, Sporicidin brand disinfectant products have been used for infection and contamination control by hospitals, medical and dental offices, veterinary clinics, and restoration professionals. The EPA-registered intermediate level disinfectant cleans, disinfects and deodorizes, and it provides 100% kill of pathogenic vegetative organisms, including MRSA, VRE and Avian Influenza A Virus (H9N2 and H1N1) with continuous residual activity for up to six months. Compatible with plastics, wood, glass and metals, alcohol-free Sporicidin brand disinfectant is non-staining, non-abrasive and non-corrosive. Notably, the disinfectant carries a Category IV EPA toxicity rating the lowest toxicity rating given to antimicrobials. “Milliken immediately came to mind when we decided to bring on a new manufacturing partner,” shared Jack McBride, Contec, Inc. CEO. “Milliken is a trusted, key community player with the mass production, quality systems and speed-to-market capabilities needed to help us provide critical cleaning solutions to healthcare facilities without delay.” Sporicidin production at Milliken began on Tuesday, May 12, after a record ramp-up of only four weeks. Typical similar partnerships require three to six months to arrange. “Companies are adapting their core competencies to meet the global challenges brought on by COVID-19,” said Halsey M. Cook, president and CEO of Milliken & Company. “Partnering with Contec, Inc. was a natural fit, and gave Milliken the opportunity to quickly reconfigure our manufacturing capabilities and rapidly solve problems for our customers and communities.” Milliken quickly undertook an intensive technical process to manufacture Sporicidin brand disinfectant on behalf of Contec, Inc. Enabled by its research, development and manufacturing expertise, Milliken completed all EPA requirements and implemented training and protocols to safely produce a quality disinfectant. Sporicidin brand disinfectant is available in ready-to-use 32 oz (0.65L) spray bottles, 1-gallon (3.8L) containers and pre-saturated wipes. About Milliken Milliken has been solving everyday problems with innovative solutions for more than 150 years. Our research, design, and manufacturing expertise reaches across a breadth of disciplines including specialty chemicals, floor covering, healthcare and performance and protective textiles. An unwavering commitment to ethics guides our work to redefine how we add strength and protection to products, how we infuse vibrancy and color into our surroundings, and how we care for the environment. For us, success is when discoveries made within Milliken help us all have more meaningful connections with the world. Discover Milliken at www.milliken.com, and join us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. About Contec, Inc. For more than 30 years, Contec, Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of contamination control products for critical manufacturing environments in the Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Medical Device, Healthcare, Automotive, Aerospace and Recreation/Outdoors industries worldwide. For inquiries regarding this or other critical cleaning matters, you may contact: info@contecinc.com or call +1-800-289-5762. To purchase Sporicidin, please visit: www.aramsco.com Milliken and the Milliken logo are trademarks of Milliken & Company. MEDIA CONTACT Milliken & Company Betsy Sikma Betsy.Sikma@milliken.com +864.909.7908 Mollie Williams mollie@mwilliamscg.com +864.419.6204

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Brussels, 11 May 2020 - EUROPEN, the European Organization for Packaging and Environment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Francesca Stevens as Managing Director per 1 June 2020. Ms. Stevens joins EUROPEN with twenty years of experience in public affairs roles, most recently with Arconic where she led Government Affairs and Business Development in the European region. We are excited that Francesca will join EUROPEN at a time when the European economy and society are undergoing a fundamental transformation towards sustainability and circularity goals”, said Hans van Bochove, Chairman of EUROPEN and vice-president at Coca-Cola European Partners. "With her knowledge of the European policy environment, combined with her strong business experience, Francesca will lead EUROPEN to secure a European single market for packaging and packaged products, while protecting the product and the environment”, he continued. Francesca Stevens added: “I am thrilled to join EUROPEN and lead an industry that is constantly innovating to make sure that products reach European citizens and businesses in a safe and sustainable way. I look forward to working together with European policy-makers and stakeholders to further strengthen the contribution of the packaging value chain to the economy and society in these challenging times”. An experienced public affairs professional, prior to joining Arconic, Ms Stevens was Head of EU Relations at Alcoa, and held public affairs roles at Hyundai Motor Company, the Confederation of Italian Industry and Alcan. Ms Stevens holds a degree in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Turin in Italy and a Master of Art’s Degree in European Studies from the College of Europe in Warsaw, Poland. ***ENDS*** For all enquiries, please contact: EUROPEN T: +32 2 736 36 00 Email: packaging@europen-packaging.eu Follow us on Twitter: @EUROPEN_ORG Notes for Editors: About EUROPEN EUROPEN - The European Organization for Packaging and the Environment - is a cross-industry organization presenting the opinion of the packaging supply chain (i.e. raw material producers, converters and brand owners plus national packaging organizations) in Europe on topics related to packaging, packaging waste and the environment, independent of specific packaging materials or systems. www.europen-packaging.eu

Labeling solutions provider also sees uptick in label production for OTC medications treating flu-like symptoms. Lakewood, NJ – Luminer, a labeling solutions provider specializing in extended content labels (ECLs) for pharmaceutical ethical and OTC packaging, clinical trials and various other narrow web applications for the cosmetics, F&B and chemicals sectors, has seen a significant rise in demand for extended content labels for clinical trials – several of which deal with ongoing development for drugs related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Another pharma niche seeing a spike in orders are labels for over-the-counter medications that mitigate flu-like symptoms. A number of these products, especially those in small packaging, require multi-page labels to meet regulatory requirements. Luminer’s segmented upticks point to the pharma industry’s evolving needs as the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 crisis. The sudden prioritization of drugs to combat coronavirus symptoms, as well as the search for an effective vaccine, has led to some labeling formats being particularly sought-after. Extended content labels, or ECLs, are in especially high demand, as they are necessary for the sort of detailed multi-language patient instructions, strict regimen adherence and tight oversight necessary for well-executed clinical trials. Luminer is well-positioned for this heightened emphasis: the company recently incorporated a new state of the art ECL production line at its primary manufacturing facility in Lakewood, NJ. Highlighted by a custom engineered modular printing, converting, onserting servo platform, the new infrastructure further increased Luminer’s already substantial capacity, and yields additional benefits like faster throughput speeds and heightened booklet placement precision. The equipment also helped Luminer expand its overall ECL capabilities portfolio. For example, the equipment’s modernized onserting and movable print and die stations help broaden production flexibility, an important factor for executing the sort of complicated, even customized arrangements often utilized in clinical trials. The other area seeing increased demand for pharma labels – medications that suppress flu-like symptoms – is an indicator of the sheer breadth of the COVID-19 pandemic. With over a million reported cases in America alone, the emphasis of such labels is undoubtedly tied to people showing coronavirus symptoms – most of which, fortunately, do not become ill enough to require hospitalization. “It is undeniable that the coronavirus pandemic is playing a significant factor in determining which labels are in highest demand in the current pharma landscape,” said Tom Spina, President & CEO of Luminer. “The increased need for ECLs and labels for OTC flu-symptom suppressants has been noticeable for several weeks, and we expect it to continue into the summer.” # # # About Luminer Since 1989, Luminer has specialized in combining adhesive coating technology with narrow web flexographic printing and converting expertise. The company is a leader in several industry niches, chief among them extended content labels (ECLs) for clinical trial and other pharmaceutical applications. In addition, Luminer is a prominent provider of on-pack/in-pack promotional products, cosmetic and fragrance sampling devices and pressure-sensitive adhesive coated products. The company also serves the food & beverage and chemicals sector with a wide variety of labeling solutions. Located in Lakewood, NJ and Red Lion, PA, Luminer’s two facilities are each ISO 9001:2015 certified, operate under cGMP guidelines, and regularly undergo audits from high-profile pharmaceutical, cosmetics and health & beauty aid clients. For more information, call (732) 365-3673 or visit www.luminer.com. client: Luminer contact: Christopher Dale Turchette Agency (973) 227-8080, ext. 116 cdale@turchette.com Dan Goldstein Luminer (732) 886-6557, ext. 114 dgoldstein@luminer.com

Company is in the development stages of food- and pharma-grade tube solutions that align with existing recycling processes. Oberdiessbach, Switzerland – Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, has announced its latest sustainability initiative: developing mono-material barrier tubes that provide exemplary protection for cosmetics, food and pharma products while being compatible with existing recycling processes. Neopac’s goal is to create tubes that simplify recycling – a crucial aspect of next-level sustainability practices. The EU has announced elevated targets for plastic packaging recyclability, aiming for 50% by 2025 and 55% by 2030. Other geographic areas have introduced similar targets, challenging packaging manufacturers to utilize innovative materials and embrace leaner production and logistics initiatives. Meeting these targets will require increased cooperation between all actors involved in the life cycles of plastics. Over the long term, modernizing and harmonizing systems for waste management is inevitable; in the nearer term, however, eco-minded advancements in the ways plastics are designed and produced are a must Multi-layer aluminum-barrier packaging is particularly problematic for recyclers as, among other challenges, it is incompatible with mechanical sorting techniques. Because of this, each year packaging comprised of multi-material plastics causes one million tons of waste in Europe alone. Neopac’s push for mono-material tubes will employ sound packaging science to align with current recycling practices and processes – all while providing its cosmetics, food and pharma customers with outstanding barrier properties to protect sensitive products. Slated for market launch later this year, the new portfolio of tubes, called Polyfoil® MMB (mono-material barrier) – will be almost entirely polyethylene (PE) based, containing less that 5% of foreign materials (inks, adhesives, etc.) to avoid disruptions in existing recycling processes. Neopac is aiming to spearhead the application of new, innovative barrier technologies, including highly oriented PE barrier films (MDO), thin film ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) layers, barrier lacquers and ceramic barrier films. In addition to premium product protection, the Polyfoil® MMB tubes will offer broad options for appealing aesthetics. Notably, the tubes will incorporate metallized tube body options owing to an ultra-thin “sandwich layer” that, in terms of recyclability, is widely accepted. White and transparent versions also will be available. Due to the reduced overall wall thickness, the lightweight tubes will offer as much as 40% tube body weight reduction compared to standard Polyfoil® tubes with aluminum barriers – while keeping very similar haptics. Neopac also is currently conducting tests to convert caps from PP to PE, which is another goal being explored for the near future. “The push for enhanced recyclability is undeniable, with nearly 9 in 10 Europeans worried about the impact of plastics on the environment while only 5% of plastic materials are currently being reused,” said Martina Christiansen, Director Sales Tubes Neopac. “Technology must play a role in meeting higher recycling standards, and mono-material barrier tubes will represent a sizable step forward in packaging science.” Neopac has consistently been at the forefront of the packaging sustainability movement; notably, the company recently released a Tube Design Guide for Recyclability. The company also offers an EcoDesign portfolio, primarily for cosmetics and personal care applications, that includes Recycled Tube featuring 75% recycled, “food-grade light” compliant polyethylene plastics; Sugarcane Tube, made from renewable raw materials and offering the same characteristics and processability as fossil-based polyethylene; and PICEA™ Tube, comprised of 95% renewable material in the tube body and shoulder – including 10% of spruce wood from wood waste in sawmills. # # # About Hoffmann Neopac Hoffmann Neopac is a privately-owned company, headquartered in Thun, Switzerland. The group produces high-quality metal and plastic packaging in six locations: HOFFMANN tins in Thun and CMP tins in Holland; Polyfoil® and plastic tubes with NEOPAC in Switzerland, Hungary and the US; and 3D Neopac in India. Its longstanding customers include internationally active pharmaceutical, cosmetics and consumer goods manufacturers in the European, North American and Asian markets. ncluding its new production facility in the United States, Neopac employs around 1,250 employees and has a capacity of 1.3 billion tubes. The company is dedicated to sustainability in both its manufacturing processes and corporate culture, including a dedicated eco-conscious packaging portfolio. For more information, visit www.neopac.com. contact: Christopher Dale Turchette Agency (973) 227-8080 ext. 116 cdale@turchette.com

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