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Status affirms company’s ability to provide supreme customer service, minimize costs and maximize efficiencies for its customers.

amden, NJ – Rondo-Pak, a leading provider of quality folding cartons and printed components for the pharmaceutical, medical device and consumer industries, announces it has attained certified vendor status with Genentech, a member of the Roche Group. This designation comes as a result of Rondo-Pak providing dozens of consecutive batches of material, totaling eight-million cartons, without a single complaint or failure. As a preferred supplier, the status signifies Rondo-Pak’s consistent ability to provide supreme customer service, while minimizing cost and maximizing efficiency for its customers.

In Fall 2019, Rondo-Pak and Genentech’s Hillsboro Technical Operations (HTO) Facility launched an ambitious “Zero-Defect” initiative based on a shared vision for seamless delivery of secondary packaging material to the Genentech HTO manufacturing facility, home to a state-of-the-art fill/finish facility and warehousing and distribution center. From Rondo-Pak’s perspective the project represented an ideal opportunity to merge the goals associated with an active Continuous Improvement culture with Voice of the Customer (VOC) guidance and alignment with Genentech HTO.

Both companies formed project teams drawing on talent from the Business, Quality and Manufacturing segments of each organization to map out and execute a plan for a reduction in lead time, with a focus on providing Genentech HTO Incoming Inspection with 100% defect-free product. Over the course of nearly two years, each order manufactured by Rondo-Pak was subjected to rigorous inspection criteria established through the alignment on a well-defined Defect Library authored by both companies.

After the two-year long period with zero defects, the unique Certified Vendor status was granted, enabling Rondo-Pak materials to flow directly from Genentech HTO’s Receiving to Manufacturing with minimal quality control interaction.

“Our partnership with Rondo-Pak has been quite a success with significant recorded savings for incoming quality control, receiving and inspection since the project’s inception,” said Ronald McIntosh, Senior Manager Direct Material Procurement for Genentech HTO.
“We have been able to reduce our standard lead time from receipt of packaging materials through final packaging by nine days and reduce inventory for safety stock based on this shorter lead time. Improvement in both metrics contribute significantly to our bottom line.”

“At Rondo-Pak, it is our highest priority to be seen as a valuable partner in the pharmaceutical industry supply chain and we are proud to be considered one for Genentech,” said Bob Reilly, President & COO of Rondo-Pak. “Through our joint ‘Zero-Defect’ initiative, our company has equally benefited, realizing a reduction in waste, improved throughput, and full alignment with a key customer in the larger Roche family.”

About Rondo-Pak

Rondo-Pak/Contemporary Graphic Solutions 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, Rondo-Pak 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, Rondo-Pak’s packaging innovations address precise requirements for compliance, child resistance, anti-counterfeiting, e-pedigree and more. For more information, visit www.rondopak.com.

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Among other packing solutions, company to showcase HexcelWrap™ cushioning paper and simple, sustainable Mini Packing Station dispenser.

Bristol, CT – HexcelPack, a developer of eco-friendly, paper-based protective cushioning solutions to replace bubble wrap and other plastic or foam-based materials, will demonstrate its cost-effective, sustainable wrapping system for a wide array of product shipping needs at Pack Expo 2021, Booth SU-8425, September 27-29 in Las Vegas. Used by the United States’ top three retailers, the company’s HexcelWrap™ cushioning paper delivers unsurpassed product protection and packing simplicity for e-commerce, retail catalogue, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products, as well as third-party logistics (3PL) and contract packaging applications.

At the show, HexcelPack will allow visitors to “wrap for themselves” by utilizing the company’s Mini Packing Station™, a standalone and completely recyclable tabletop dispensing unit. The easy-to-use, human-powered dispenser requires no electricity, zero maintenance, and a mere fraction of the tabletop space required for competing solutions.

Utilizing groundbreaking slit paper technology, HexcelPack converts extensible paper into a three-dimensional, internationally patented cushioning product by making precise cuts at specific angles. This method makes the paper “flex,” expanding its volume while maximizing the strength and stiffness of its fibers. The result is a superior cushioning product proven to outperform environmentally-harmful product protection alternatives – including plastic-based bubble wraps and pillows.

In addition to its signature HexcelWrap™, HexcelPack also will showcase other products from its sustainable packing portfolio, including Hexcel’ope™, an eco-friendly alternative to bubble-lined shipping envelopes; HexaFil, a void fill solution ensuring packed items nestle together in a stable position, making them less likely to shift during transport; and Wrap Pad, designed to replace conventional tissue paper and tape used at retail locations to protect fragile items.

Available in both white and Kraft paper, benefits of HexcelWrap™ and the Mini Packing Station™ include:

Unsurpassed Product Protection: Engineered with Ultra Stretch™ technology, HexcelWrap™ delivers superior cushioning and product protection. Users simply stretch, wrap and tear the lightweight, interlocking material to custom lengths without the need for tape or scissors. HexcelWrap™ is ideal for shipping fragile items and reduces product damage by eliminating, among other adverse events, glass-on-glass contact during the supply chain journey.

Sustainability: Completely paper-based, HexcelWrap™ cushioning paper is made of 100% Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Canadian Paper for exemplary sustainability and little to no impact on the environment – all while delivering protection proven to outperform plastic bubble wraps and pillows. Unlike single-use plastic bubble wrap, the paper used to produce HexcelWrap™ is fully curbside recyclable and biodegradable.

Return On Investment: Especially considering the fully manual, electricity- and maintenance-free nature of the Mini Packing Station™ dispenser, using HexcelWrap™ is as impactful on the bottom line as it is on the environment. Protective and cost-effective, the system allows retailers to expediently recoup their investment.

About HexcelPack
HexcelPack is the developer of eco-friendly, paper-based cushioning solutions designed to replace bubble-wrap and other plastic or foam-based protective materials. The company's internationally-patented HexcelPack™ portfolio provides sustainable, superior product protection for retail packages, corrugated shippers, envelopes and other containers. Notably, its curbside recyclable HexcelWrap™ cushioning wrap is used by the top three retailers in the United States, as well as several of the world's 10 largest consumer goods companies.

HexcelWrap's UltraStretch™ technology comprises unique paper with inherent characteristics that enhance the company’s slit paper technique, which maximizes paper's volume and strength through precision, angled cuts. The result is a three-dimensional product whose substantial cushion outperforms plastic and other paper-based competitors.

Together with the recently introduced Hex-a-Fil™ void filler, HexcelWrap™ can meet the packaging and shipping protection needs of a wide variety of consumer products. Each is handily dispensed through the company's compact, standalone and completely recyclable tabletop Mini Pack™ stations. For more information, visit www.hexcelpack.com. 
 

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Company’s expansion signifies its commitment to providing customers with the latest technologies in innovation and design, strengthening its position as leading North American supplier.

Los Angeles, CA – WWP Beauty, a world-class full-service supplier to the global beauty industry, today announced the grand opening of its newest location in Los Angeles; the WWP Beauty Design Innovation Hub. This expansion signifies the company’s ongoing commitment to providing its customers with the latest design innovation and technologies in beauty and personal care, and affirms its position as a leader in the North American market. 

The new office location features an iStudio design space, an iTech engineering lab with state-of-the-art 3D printers and equipment, an iLab that fosters ideation and formulation development, and an ultimate showroom featuring the company’s capabilities and latest innovations. In addition, the new space includes sustainable features such as a living wall, energy efficient lighting, and an in-office recycling program.

“We are thrilled to now open our new Design Innovation Hub in LA, which represents a remarkable milestone for WWP Beauty’s strategic expansion,” said Josh Kirschbaum, CEO of WWP Beauty. “The new space will also allow us to make significant contributions toward sustainability, social responsibility, inclusivity and diversity, all of which are weaved into our company initiatives globally.”

Robert Tognetti, COO of WWP Beauty adds, “Our new office features many new and exciting technology-driven spaces and workstations with the goal of promoting close collaboration and fostering innovation between employees and customers throughout the design process.”

About WWP Beauty

WWP Beauty is committed to developing future-focused, sustainable solutions for the global beauty industry through close collaboration, exceptional agility, and unparalleled scale. The company’s full-service offering of formula, packaging and accessories, paired with their in-house manufacturing capabilities allow them to stand out as the source for everything beauty. Through a worldwide team of beauty experts that span across North America, EMEA and APAC, WWP Beauty offers their customers global support at the local level. To learn more, visit our website at www.wwpbeauty.com.

Due to the continued sharp rise in energy costs and due to significant cost increases in the areas of logistics and raw materials, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper is increasing the prices for the entire product range (thermoscript, jetscript, giroform, supercote, barricote) by 20%. The price adjustments apply to deliveries from September 1, 2021.

This step is unavoidable so that we can continue to offer our partners our wide range of coated speciality papers in the well-known high quality. Customers are contacted directly by the Mitsubishi sales team.

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe GmbH is a German subsidiary of Mitsubishi Paper Mills Ltd., Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of specialty paper. The roughly 770 employees at Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe produce high-quality direct thermal, inkjet, carbonless, label and barrier papers for flexible packaging at two tradition-rich locations in Bielefeld and Flensburg. Each factory stands out for own base paper production, state-of-the-art production machinery and innovative coating technologies. Through its dense global sales network, Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe supplies a full range of specialty papers for many applications and printing technologies – and is a highly capable partner whenever customized coated paper solutions are required.

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