In cooperation with Sidel, Spanish dairy company Andía Lácteos de Cantabria S.L. have modernised their plant in Renedo de Piélagos with the most modern, state-of-the-art aseptic PET bottling technology for ultra-high-temperature (UHT) milk for the Spanish dairy player. Andía Lácteos de Cantabria are a part of the Iparlat Group, which originally were created from the Spanish union of dairy farmer cooperatives. The company mainly package liquid dairy products sold under a well-known Spanish retailer brand. The same retailer gave the initial impulse to move from carton and HDPE bottles towards bottling milk in PET. On their Sidel Aseptic Combi Predis™ – now in operation – extended shelf life milk (ESL), UHT milk and milkshakes are bottled in three formats (0.25 L, 1 L and 1.5 L), giving the dairy player the opportunity to broaden their spectrum of SKUs. Sidel Aseptic Combi Predis with its dry preform and cap sterilisation technology was integrated into an existing bottling line for HDPE bottles, providing simple, cost- effective as well as sustainable and flexible production. “The new low-speed Aseptic Combi Predis is working at full speed and it offers the best food safety conditions, perfectly matching with our extreme production quality requirements,” says Javier Villafranca, Industrial Director at Iparlat Group. The line is currently running at 9,000 bottles per hour with 97% efficiency. With this new packaging line several million bottles were produced by Andía Lácteos in 2019“We succeeded in increasing our portfolio by producing new UHT milk recipes we could not produce before, for instance, the lactose-free milk, for which the demand in the market is growing every day. With this state-of-the-art aseptic PET bottling line, we will be able to significantly strengthen our brand image in the Spanish market,” explains Javier Villafranca. The milk PET bottles have proven to be highly successful. With sales soaring, Andía Lácteos de Cantabria have recently decided to invest in another Sidel Aseptic Combi Predis, combined with the conveying and accumulation solution Gebo AQFlex®, to increase their production capacity even more. For editorial, advertising and sponsorship enquiries, please contact: F&H Porter Novelli Nikolaus Schreck, Senior Consultant Tel: +49 (0) 89 121 75 123 Email: sidel@fundh.de

Reinach, Switzerland, 18 August 2020 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced that it has been awarded the EcoVadis “Gold” rating in corporate social responsibility (CSR) 2020, which places our company within the top 5% of the best rated companies in its industry. Archroma was evaluated by EcoVadis, an organization specialized in assessing the CSR performance of companies on a global basis. The assessment focuses on 21 criteria which are grouped into 4 themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Archroma has built a strong reputation as a global leader in developing innovations and systems that help minimize resource, increase productivity and create value for its customers. The company refers to this commitment as “The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World: Safe, efficient, enhanced, it’s our nature”. Archroma walks the walk. Archroma, who was undergoing the assessment for the third year, had set itself the target to reach the EcoVadis “Gold” rating. Archroma will use the report to further improve its CSR performance and target setting. "For Archroma, sustainability is a process of bringing continued improvement to our societal, environmental and economic performance, and that of our customers" comments Heike van de Kerkhof, CEO at Archroma. "We are extremely proud of this first Gold rating by EcoVadis, which is a strong encouragement that we are heading to the right direction in the way we run our own operations, because it’s our nature!" About Archroma Archroma is a global color and specialty chemicals company headquartered in Reinach near Basel, Switzerland. It operates with 3,000 employees over 35 countries and with 25 production sites. Its three businesses – Brand & Performance Textile Specialties, Packaging & Paper Specialties, and Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants – deliver specialized performance and color solutions to meet customers’ needs in their local markets, touching and coloring people’s lives every day, everywhere. Archroma is passionate about delivering leading and innovative solutions, enhancing people’s lives and respecting the planet. The company is committed to challenging the status quo in the deep belief that it can make its industry sustainable; an approach reflected in its innovations, world-class quality standards, high service levels and cost- efficiency. Products enhanced, colors enhanced, performance enhanced – “Life enhanced”. This press release and relevant photography can be downloaded from www.PressReleaseFinder.com. Media Relations Muriel Werlé Archroma +65 68667422 or +65 9836 8772 muriel.werle@archroma.com Josina van der Velden EMG +31 164 317 014 jvandervelden@emg-marcom.com www.archroma.com

LEATHERHEAD, Surrey, UK and AKRON, Ohio, USA – August 11, 2020 – Demand for mono-material flexible polymer packaging will reach 21.51 million tonnes and a value of $58.9 billion in 2020, according to research in the latest Smithers market report – The Future of Mono-Material Plastic Packaging Film to 2025. The demand for more sustainable solutions to meet brand owner and consumer expectations will see this market accelerate at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8% to reach $70.9 billion in 2025, with a total of 26.03 million tonnes consumed. The need for easier to recycle polymer formats is being pursued at multiple points in the packaging value chain to cut pollution associated with plastic and embrace circular economy models. Conventional multi-layer composite films are difficult to recycle because of the need to separate the different film layers, and many countries lack the necessary recycling systems and processes. In contrast mono-material films – constructed from a single polymer type – are fully recyclable. Smithers’ analysis tracks the demand for the four principal mono-material constructions in packaging films are: Polyethylene (PE) Polypropylene (BOPP, OPP, cast PP) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Regenerated cellulose fibre (RCF). PE is the most widely used polymer for mono-material film packaging, accounting for over half of forecast global consumption in 2020. It will see strong growth through to 2025, but be outstripped by rising demand for PP grades. RCF use will rise only slowly over the forecast period, and demand for mono-material PVC will decline as alternative solutions are adopted by converters. Demand for these materials is tracked for 2015-2025 in 20 world regions and top national markets; and across 11 end-use segments. Smithers’ research shows that fresh food and snack food & confectionery are the largest users in 2020. Fresh foods will also see the most rapid increase in demand across the next five years, while growth in snack segments will be more muted. Other fast growing applications for mono-material film packaging include, chilled foods, frozen foods, and pharmaceuticals & medical products. In 2020, mono-materials have a technical limitations for packaging certain products, and further R&D to overcome these is a top priority. Smithers study profiles the current state-of-the-art in mono-material for barrier performance and other key metrics, and their evolution through to 2025. This is placed in context by an expert analysis of the current market drivers for film packaging – including key legislative targets to restrict single-use plastics, eco-friendly design principles, and wider economic and demographic trends. As plastic suppliers and packaging converters across the world react to new demands of the coronavirus pandemic this Smithers study includes a specific up-to-date critical assessment of the impact of Covid-19 on the plastic packaging sector, and the broader industry. In The Future of Mono-Material Plastic Packaging Film to 2025, qualitative analysis of key market drivers and technology developments in mono-material film packaging is combined with in-depth market data by value and volume for 2015-2025 presented in over 100 data tables and figures. This builds to give a definitive guide for strategic business planning for all companies active in developing and converting mono-material packaging to meet customer expectations and expand into new markets through to 2025. The Future of Mono-Material Plastic Packaging Film to 2025 is available for purchase now for £4,750 ($6,500, €5,250). Covid-19 Any purchase includes Smithers exclusive summary report – The Impact of Covid-19 on the Packaging Industry – which gives detailed market data and scenarios for the short and medium-term effect of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic on all sectors of the packaging industry. -ENDS- References The Future of Mono-Material Plastic Packaging Film to 2025 https://www.smithers.com/en-gb/services/market-reports/packaging/mono-m… Notes for Editors For press enquiries or a more detailed article, please contact: Adam Page: Tel: +44 (0) 1372 802 113 apage@smithers.com About Smithers Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Smithers is a multinational provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services. With laboratories and operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, Smithers supports customers in the transportation, life science, packaging, materials, components, consumer, and energy industries. Smithers delivers accurate data, on time, with high touch, by integrating science, technology, and business expertise, so customers can innovate with confidence. www.smithers.com

The ACOPOSinverter P86 is a series of frequency inverters for three-phase synchronous and induction motors, with or without encoders. It covers a wide power spectrum from 0.75 to 75 kW and is particularly well-suited for packaging, conveyor system, material processing and hoisting gear applications. B&R's P86-series inverters already comply with the IE efficiency factors standardized in EN 61800-9-2. The future-proof inverters are easy to configure and exceptionally flexible. The new ACOPOSinverter series is also equipped with the dual-channel safety function Safe Torque Off (STO) in accordance with SIL3 / PLe. Powerful dynamics and scalability The frequency inverters are particularly well suited for dynamic applications. They can deliver up to 220% of the nominal output torque for two seconds. They can be used for open-loop or closed-loop control of induction motors (IE2, IE3), synchronous motors and reluctance motors. An integrated POWERLINK interface, numerous I/O channels, and embedded encoder and optional interface cards offer maximum flexibility in plant design. Rugged design for years of duty The ACOPOSinverter P86 series has an exceptionally rugged design, and is built to perform under harsh conditions. They easily cope with vibrations, shock, dust and temperatures up to 60°C while maintaining consistent performance. Extensive portfolio The new P86 series further expands B&R's ACOPOSinverter portfolio. Together with the P66, P76 and P96 series, they cover a range of drive technology profiles for three-phase induction motors and synchronous motors with a voltage supply from 200 to 600 V and a power rating from 0.18 to 200 kW. With easily scalable functionality and full integration into the B&R automation landscape, the ACOPOSinverter family is suited for a wide range of applications, from small machine modules to complex plants. 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: Corporate Communications t +43 7748 6586-0 press@br-automation.com B&R Industrial Automation B&R Strasse 1, 5142 Eggelsberg, Austria For more information, visit www.br-automation.com.

B&R now offers a wider 180° curved segment for its intelligent SuperTrak track system. The new curve enables greater holding and propulsion forces. The shuttles can travel at higher speeds and accelerate faster. This boosts the productivity of the system. At 838 millimeters, it is significantly wider than the previous variant. The curve is particularly suitable for automated assembly lines, where larger assemblies interact with the track system. The assemblies can be placed inside the SuperTrak oval to reduce the machine's overall footprint. The curved segment fits seamlessly into existing machine layouts, replacing elements such as a rotary indexing table with a diameter of 1 meter. The machine gets a substantial productivity boost in a minimal amount of space. In order to allow more design freedom in the machine layout, the track system is now also available with power supply cables in various lengths. Flexibility, precision and high payload B&R's SuperTrak enables advanced manufacturing concepts that deliver flexible, efficient production at any batch size. The track system was designed specifically for 24/7 operation under harsh industrial conditions. It is highly reliable and safe. Individual segments and shuttles can easily be replaced without having to disassemble the track. Downtime for mechanical changeover can often be eliminated entirely. The impact on overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is substantial. 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: Corporate Communications t +43 7748 6586-0 press@br-automation.com B&R Industrial Automation B&R Strasse 1, 5142 Eggelsberg, Austria

Plastic Bank is empowering the world to stop ocean plastic. It builds ethical recycling ecosystems in coastal communities and reprocesses the materials for reintroduction into the global manufacturing supply chain. Plastic Bank’s collectors receive a bonus for the plastic they collect, providing an increased income they can count on. This recycled material is called “Social Plastic®” because it provides both an environmental and social benefit. Greiner Packaging is committed to supporting the activation of five collection points in Manila, Philippines. Kremsmünster, Austria, August 2020. Plastic waste makes up a significant share of the pollution in the world’s oceans. In particular, Asian countries are seeing a massive accumulation of ocean waste due to a lack of functioning waste management systems. The Philippines is the world’s third-largest producer of plastic waste, after China and Indonesia. An estimated 2,000,000 metric tons of plastic end up in the ocean each year just in the Philippines. Experts believe that the country’s Pasig River is alone responsible for introducing nearly 64,000 metric tons of plastic waste into the ocean every year. As a packaging company, Greiner Packaging is aware of its responsibility toward nature and society and ocean pollution is considered one of the greatest environmental challenge society faces today. “We are a family business. As such, we’ve made it our mission to preserve our world for future generations. This is a very ambitious goal, of course, and we’re doing everything we can to help achieve it,” says Manfred Stanek, CEO of Greiner Packaging. Stopping ocean plastic, fighting poverty When Greiner Packaging began its search for a project partner to fight marine littering, Plastic Bank quickly stood out. The plastics experts from Greiner Packaging were particularly impressed by the company’s vertically integrated approach. “Collecting plastic refuse combats poverty in addition to cleaning up the environment and making a key contribution toward a circular economy. Our shared goal is to prevent plastic from flowing into the oceans while lifting people out of poverty,” explains Stanek. Plastic Bank is revealing the value in plastic. Collectors no longer see plastic as waste, but rather as a valuable resource. This is a vital step toward stopping ocean plastic pollution. By providing collectors access to increased income, educational opportunities, and necessities, Plastic Bank is empowering disenfranchised communities to build a better future – not just in the Philippines, but also in Haiti, Indonesia, Brazil and Egypt. Toward a circular economy “We’ve seen the situation on the ground, and it’s gratifying to see that the ecosystem we’re supporting in Manila is playing an important role in the fight against ocean plastic. This project clearly demonstrates how a circular system can actually work. The collectors drop off the plastic and it’s sorted before being processed into granulate. The granulate is sold to manufacturing companies, who want to use recycled materials in their products or packaging,” explains Michael Frick, Global Key Account Director at Greiner Packaging. But Greiner Packaging isn’t alone in its positive assessment of the partnership – Plastic Bank is also excited about the partnership. “We’re happy to be partnering with Greiner Packaging, because the company is aware of the gravity of the situation and is committed to working together to empower communities to stop ocean plastic. Plastic Bank is making a difference and building a regenerative economy,” says Gidget Velez, Plastic Bank’s Philippines Country Manager. Greiner Packaging International GmbH Greinerstrasse 70, 4550 Kremsmünster, Austria greiner-gpi.com MEDIA INFORMATION August 13, 2020 Greiner Packaging Long-term goals Greiner is a global player in the plastics industry and has been developing recycling technologies for foam and plastic, as well as identifying new applications for recycled plastics, since the 1980s. The company published its first Sustainability Report in 2019. Greiner Packaging also takes a very active approach to sustainability as part of the family business. Greiner Packaging has been involved in the UK-based Ellen MacArthur Foundation since 2016, through which it is supporting the transition to a circular economy. As a signatory to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, Greiner Packaging has pledged to eliminate problematic or unnecessary plastic packaging, make its packaging reusable, recyclable, or compostable and increase the use of recycled material in its packaging products. Interested in learning more about the partnership between Greiner Packaging and Plastic Bank? Check out our video on the opening of our joint Social Plastic Ecosystem in Manila here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MGcoamJ6Xs Greiner Packaging International GmbH Greinerstrasse 70, 4550 Kremsmünster, Austria greiner-gpi.com MEDIA INFORMATION August 13, 2020 Greiner Packaging 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 stands for innovative packaging solutions, the Assistec unit is dedicated to producing custom-made technical parts. Greiner Packaging employs a workforce of around 5,000 at more than 30 locations in 19 countries around the world. In 2019, the company generated annual sales revenues of EUR 690 million (including joint ventures), which represents more than 40 percent of Greiner’s total sales. About Plastic Bank Plastic Bank® is empowering a regenerative society by helping the world stop ocean plastic while improving the lives of those who help collect it. The Company builds ethical recycling ecosystems in coastal communities, and reprocesses the materials for reintroduction into the global manufacturing supply chain. The collected material is reborn as Social Plastic® which can be easily reintegrated into products and packaging as part of a closed-loop supply chain. Plastic Bank’s collectors receive a premium for the plastic they collect, which helps them provide basic family necessities such as groceries, cooking fuel, school tuition, and health insurance. The Company’s proprietary blockchain platform secures the entire transaction and provides real-time data visualization – allowing for transparency, traceability, and rapid scalability. Plastic Bank currently operates in Haiti, Brazil, Indonesia, Philippines, and Egypt. Text document and high-resolution images for download: https://mam.greiner.at/pinaccess/showpin.do?pinCode=LDr1DIisidvM Greiner Packaging International GmbH Greinerstrasse 70, 4550 Kremsmünster, Austria greiner-gpi.com MEDIA INFORMATION August 13, 2020 Greiner Packaging Images for royalty-free use, credit: Miggy Hilario Caption: Michael Frick (Global Key Account Director at Greiner Packaging) and Theresa Wieser (Marketing Manager) at the opening of Greiner Packaging’s first plastic collection center in Manila, Philippines. Greiner Packaging International GmbH Greinerstrasse 70, 4550 Kremsmünster, Austria greiner-gpi.com MEDIA INFORMATION August 13, 2020 Greiner Packaging Caption: From left to right: Theresa Wieser (Marketing Manager), Marilyn Añosa (Plastic Collector) and Michael Frick (Global Key Account Director) visiting the polluted coastal areas of Manila. Please direct any questions to: Roland Kaiblinger I Account Executive SPS MARKETING GmbH | B 2 Businessclass | Linz, Stuttgart Jaxstrasse 2–4, 4020 Linz, Austria Phone: +43 (0) 732 60 50 38-19 E-mail: r.kaiblinger@sps-marketing.com http://www.sps-marketing.com Greiner Packaging International GmbH Greinerstrasse 70, 4550 Kremsmünster, Austria greiner-gpi.com

Despite the COVID-19 crisis, the european tube manufacturers association (etma) held its Tube of the Year competition again in 2020. The winners are usually chosen by a jury comprising people from etma’s member companies during the association’s annual general meeting, but this had to be cancelled due to the corona epidemic. So in this exceptional year the tubes submitted for the award were evaluated instead at the offices of GDA/etma in Düsseldorf by an expert jury made up of well-known representatives from the fields of brand owners, the tube and flexible packaging industry, packaging design, market research and packaging trade fairs. They selected winners in categories for aluminium, laminate, plastic, prototypes and sustainability. Gregor Spengler, etma’s Secretary General, expressed his satisfaction with the quality and the results of the competition: “I’m pleased first of all, of course, with the spontaneous support we received from the external jury and that we could once again carry out our globally acclaimed and traditional Tube of the Year competition successfully this year despite all the adversities. Year after year, this award demonstrates impressively the efficiency and innovative strength of the European tube industry. At the same time, it’s also a reliable reflection of developments and trends in the packaging markets and especially in the tube sector.” He added that the 2020 competition had confirmed this yet again. The numerous consumer-friendly solutions and innovative product ideas submitted are evidence of a strong orientation towards consumer needs. As expected, however, the predominant theme of the competition this year was the sustainability of packaging solutions because this is essential for the market success of etma’s members and the future competitiveness of the industry. There were two winners in the Aluminium Tube category: the tubes for jam from German start-up company Marmetube GmbH, which were produced by Tubex of Austria, and those supplied by Alltub France for hand cream from the renowned supplier Miller Harris achieved exactly the same score. The winning tube from Tubex is used for jam that has a remarkable fruit content of 66 per cent. It is produced completely from post-industrial recycled (PIR) aluminium for the young company Marmetube. This concept corresponds to Marmetube’s self-image of resource conservation and sustainability. The use of PIR aluminium significantly improves the tube’s life-cycle assessment by reducing CO2 emissions by up to 40 per cent. All the well-known benefits of the aluminium tube are retained at the same time. It is lighter and unbreakable in comparison to a jam jar, which additionally becomes dirty quickly. The excellent protection means the product has a long shelf life and makes additional preservatives superfluous. Its practical means of application, with precise dosage of the jam, is ideal for food on the go. A product innovation that is in keeping with the spirit of the times.   The other winner in the Aluminium Tube category also made a very conscious decision in favour of using a tube made of the metal. As is the case with many other providers of luxury items, Miller Harris is once again placing greater emphasis on the use of materials that are classy and valuable but nevertheless recyclable and eco-friendly for its premium hand cream. The aluminium tube from Alltub France has a golden metallic sheen and is designed in a retro style with matching octagonal black caps. The challenges involved in printing the tube were mastered brilliantly. A metallic gold base lacquer was applied using a great deal of expertise and high precision. The printing of the thin and delicate black text elements was no less accurate. It is this perfect combination of golden sheen and fine black text that creates the elegant appearance and luxurious look of the aluminium tube for the Scherzo range from Miller Harris. The Canesten® tube from Bayer, which is produced by the Swiss company Hoffmann Neopac AG, took first place among the laminate tubes. Up to now, the cream for treating athlete’s foot was available in a tube with a conventional screw cap. However, a lot of patients found it uncomfortable to touch the area to be treated, especially since it is quite difficult to apply the cream with the fingers in the area between the toes, and this can also lead to additional irritation of the affected skin. The soft spatula applicator now allows athlete’s foot to be treated without any finger contact whatsoever; this makes applying the cream much easier, gentler and more hygienic. The Polyfoil© laminate protects the product from light, air and water vapour diffusion and prevents migration. Consumers are obviously very pleased with this modern and innovative packaging: in a market test, 90 per cent of the test persons questioned rated the convenient and easy application positively. The winner in the Plastic Tube category was also a tube from Hoffmann Neopac AG, namely the Farfalla hair care tube. Farfalla stands for an awareness of well-being and joie de vivre and its beauty products are exclusively natural and vegan. The award-winning tube therefore matches the product philosophy perfectly because the co-extruded tube contains 50 per cent post-industrial recycled (PIR) plastic material. This results in a reduced CO2 footprint and a lower environmental impact over the entire life cycle of the tube. It is also certified for food contact and approved by the FDA. Last but not least, the tube from Farfalla demonstrates impressively that sustainability and an attractive look can go hand in hand: the successful design with its attractive appearance was achieved using 8-colour offset, 2-colour silkscreen printing and golden hot-foil stamping. The jury chose the Green Tube from Alltub Italia as the winner from the prototype tubes. It contains 95 per cent post-consumer recycled (PCR) aluminium. The use of PCR in no way detracts from the tube’s positive properties and outstanding performance: it retains all the benefits associated with product protection and meets all other consumer requirements and expectations perfectly, regardless of the product in question. This is because the closures, internal varnishes and combinations of different printing options that are used for virgin aluminium tubes can also be used for the Green Tube. A water-based transparent base lacquer was used for the Green Tube prototypes to emphasise the aluminium’s natural appearance. This further underlines the green orientation of the tube. A green landscape nature print complements and rounds off this design concept and, as far as the design and layout are concerned, sums up the tube’s philosophy in a visually appealing manner. The winner in the sustainability category were the SUPERCOCO and SUPERGREEN tubes containing a vegan toothpaste of happybrush GmbH. Both tubes were produced by Essel Deutschland GmbH which is part of the Essel Propack Ltd. group. The laminate tubes have a post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic content of 30 per cent. This is a very demanding and complex task because the barrier properties of the tube must be retained and every time it is used the tube must always return to its original shape. Even though the PCR content of classically extruded tubes containing PCR is usually around 50 per cent, the happybrush® tube’s life-cycle assessment is still very good. This is because in addition to using 30 per cent PCR, the smaller wall thickness of the tube also reduces its weight by a further 30 per cent. The bottom line is a noteworthy overall saving of new resources of 60 per cent. Ecological aspects also influenced the design of the tubes, which were deliberately scaled down. The decision was made to use a combination of 3-colour flexo/screen printing and a matt varnish. The two product names and the round graphic elements in the upper part of the tube were finished with a silk-screen printed relief varnish. In the interests of sustainability, the number of colours used was limited and the producer dispensed with other possible finishing options. Düsseldorf, 12 August 2020 Contact: Gregor Spengler Head of Packaging at Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie e. V. (GDA) etma Secretary General

Advanced and flexible software from Nulogy, a leading provider of agile supply chain solutions, has enabled Marsden Packaging to remain responsive to the changing needs of brand owners throughout the volatility of the COVID-19 pandemic. Marsden Packaging, based in Blackburn, specialises in primary and secondary packaging services for the food and pharmaceutical sectors and has been using Nulogy’s software to power its operations in the UK for over five years. The software replaced a combination of computerised and manual systems and allows Marsden to manage its production flow more efficiently and perform all necessary quality checks. This provides the visibility and technological access that customers demand from the supply chain. Nulogy’s software provides the ability to meet the specific challenges arising from the pandemic, for example enabling a business to track employees in real time to be prepared in the event of a potential COVID-19 infection within a production site. Users can generate reports by shift, specific time period, and production line to quickly identify and isolate areas of risk without the need to shut down an entire facility. In addition, contacts can be traced while preserving employee privacy. Michael Briggs, managing director at Marsden Packaging, said; “Nulogy’s software has proved invaluable in allowing our operation to remain flexible and able to manage any COVID-19-specific issues. “From helping reduce downtime as customer production schedules constantly changed to enabling us to track close-contact histories between employees, we have had the flexibility to react that would have been near impossible with our previous processes.” Nulogy, which opened its first European office in Bristol earlier this year, delivers software solutions for FMCG-focused contract manufacturing and packing providers. The pandemic has meant many of its customers have had to constantly adjust and evolve their operations, and so Nulogy moved quickly to maximise the functionality for users within its software suite. Josephine Coombe, managing director for Nulogy in the EU, said; “The contract packing industry has faced unprecedented challenges and uncertainties with the advent of COVID-19. Our software is helping businesses to deal with this new period of variability and manage potential operational constraints. “Seeing the likes of Marsden Packaging maximising the use of our software within their business is fantastic and we are exceptionally pleased to help them deliver the agile performance required to meet their customers’ operational and quality standards.” Michael concluded; “I would never hesitate to recommend Nulogy. Since its first day, the software has revolutionised the way we operate, providing total visibility to the flow of goods within our business. This has allowed us to react much more quickly to the recent changes in demand due to the pandemic, as well as continuing to deliver efficiencies across our production and QC processes.” Ends ABOUT NULOGY Nulogy’s cloud-based Agile Customization Platform allows consumer brands to respond with ease and speed to a volatile retail and consumer environment while reducing waste and costs. Designed to optimise contract packing and manufacturing operations and enhance supply chain collaboration, Nulogy’s software solution allows consumer brands and their external supply chain partners to unleash innovation in the consumer products value chain and accelerate brand growth. Visit Nulogy online at www.nulogy.com ABOUT MARSDEN PACKAGING As a long established co-packing company based in Blackburn Lancashire, Marsden Packaging offer a full range of comprehensive co packaging requirements to suit customer needs. Undertaking a variety of work for many major blue-chip companies, including cartoning, flow wrapping, bagging, vertical form fill & seal, clip strips, downsizing and repackaging. Marsden Packaging also provides handwork product modifications including over labelling and has assisted in seasonal and promotional work. The business can source and advise on any additional packaging, film and labelling requirements that customers may require and in addition, is also able to offer secure warehousing at competitive rates. Visit online at www.marsdenpackaging.com For Nulogy sales enquiries please contact: Josephine Coombe, Managing Director, UK Tel: +44 (0)7423 753175 Email: josephinec@nulogy.com For Nulogy media enquiries please contact: Simon Wildash, Nielsen McAllister Tel: +44 (0)1332 293939 Email: info@nmpr.co.uk For Marsden Packaging sales enquiries please contact: Michael Briggs, Managing Director Tel: +44 (0)1254 264687 Email: info@marsdenpackaging.com

Company’s PLASTIC RECYCLED TUBE and Stylo™ Polyfoil® Tube with Spatula Applicator take top honors. Oberdiessbach, Switzerland –Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, earned two “Tube of the Year” awards from the European Tube Manufacturers Association (ETMA). The recognition came in two of the competitions most coveted categories: Plastic Tubes and Laminate Tubes. ETMA is an association for producers of flexible aluminum, plastic and laminate tubes. Representing the interests of 46 members from 19 European countries, the organization communicates the benefits of tube packaging; each year, its “Tube of the Year” competition showcases some of the tube industry’s most groundbreaking new solutions. In the Plastic Tubes category, Neopac’s RECYCLED PLASTIC TUBE, which is utilized by Farfalla for several of its 100% natural vegan haircare products, took top honors. Part of Neopac’s EcoDesign family of sustainable solutions and suitable for use with cosmetic products, the RECYCLED PLASTIC TUBES comprise 64% PCR material from post-consumer recycled material (PCR) derived from household waste such as milk, water and juice bottles, and post-industrial recycled material (PIR) from laminate production waste. All totaled, Neopac’s RECYCLED PLASTIC TUBES provide a smaller carbon footprint and lower environmental impact over their lifespan. The tubes are certified by Ecocert, and cleared for full food contact by the US FDA. In the Laminate Tubes category, Neopac won for its Stylo™ Polyfoil® Tube with Spatula Applicator for Canesten, a cream for treating athlete's foot from Bayer Consumer Health. Features included a special applicator comprised of soft TPE material, allowing patients to apply the cream hands-free – an important benefit as athlete’s foot is a highly contagious fungal infection. Bayer's requirement was to develop an applicator geometry that would allow effortless treatment of skin areas between the toes. To achieve this, the material of the applicator needed to be flexible and compatible with the filling material. Neopac incorporated a rotating ring on the applicator to prevent leakage and protect the product. On/Off marking indicates whether the applicator is open or closed and, thanks to a novel ribbing effect, operation of the rotating ring is convenient for all age groups. The Polyfoil® laminate protects the product against light, air and water vapor diffusion and migration. Notably, the packaging solution was a hit with consumers: approximately 90% found Canesten product application convenient and simple via the enhanced applicator. # # # 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 Switzerland and 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. Including its new production facility in the United States, Neopac employs around 1,350 employees and has a capacity of 1.3 billion tubes and 300 million tins. 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. Hoffmann Neopac contact: Christopher Dale Turchette Agency (973) 227-8080 ext. 116 cdale@turchette.com

New Delhi, 10th August, 2020– Cosmo Films Ltd., a global leader in specialty films for flexible packaging, lamination & labeling applications and synthetic paper, recently introduced a Bi-axially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) based transparent film aptly suited for large packs and pouches used in the fresh food packaging Industry. The newly launched transparent antifog film has an excellent cold and hot antifogging property, superior fusion sealing strength of 1226-3498 g/inch, has an excellent hot tack ranging from 280 to 530 g/inch for a temperature range of 130-140 degree C and comes with a wide thickness rage of 25, 30 & 35µ. The film is designed for varied applications like Food Packaging, Fresh vegetables, fruits and salad, meat products and dairy products. Commenting on Cosmo Film’s commitment to consistently deliver products to meet industries expectations, Mr. Pankaj Poddar, CEO, Cosmo Films said: “Across our entire product portfolio, we intend to create thoughtfully designed products to meet the needs of the industries around the world. This film is designed to fit the growing fresh food packaging market with its antifog properties and exceptional seal strength.” About Cosmo Films Established in 1981, Cosmo Films is a global leader in speciality films for packaging, lamination and labeling applications. With engineering of innovative products and sustainability solutions, Cosmo partners with world’s leading F&B brands, packaging & printing converters to enhance their consumer experience. Company’s film offering include BOPP, CPP and soon to be launched BOPET films. Today, the company is the largest exporter of BOPP films from India and also the largest producer of thermal lamination films in the world. Its customer base is spread in more than 100 countries with plant cum distribution centres in India, U.S, Korea & Japan. Contact: Lazri Agarwal | Account Executive Concept Public Relations India Limited M: +91 8145314006 B: +91 11 66471300 E: lazri@conceptpr.com A: A 25, 2nd Floor, Mohan Co-operative Industrial Area, Mathura Road, New-Delhi- 110044

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ACG, a leading supplier of fully integrated solutions to the global pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry, today announced the promotion of Susheel Pillai as the new CEO of ACG Inspection. Pillai has been associated with ACG for the last 16 years and has been part of the group's different business units in various capacities. He was previously the Head of India operations as well as Global Sales Head. In his new role, in addition to growing the business of Inspection and Track & Trace Systems, he will also be responsible for introducing new technology, onboarding key talent, and extending ACG Inspection's footprint across the globe. He will be based out of Mumbai. With close to 30 years of a proven track record of managing international business, he has been closely involved in designing and implementing transformational initiatives of the group, executing core business development strategies, building sales organisations across the globe as well as developing emerging leaders. He takes over from Ettore Cucchetti, who has decided to move back to his home country following five successful years at ACG. Commenting on the appointment, Karan Singh, MD, ACG, said: "Susheel has played an instrumental role in developing and expanding the ACG Inspections portfolio. He is the perfect fit for the exciting and challenging role, as the focus begins to shift towards Industry 4.0." # # # About ACG ACG has been providing innovative and integrated solutions to the global pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries for almost 60 years, in over 100 countries across six continents. ACG products include capsules, film and foil barriers, and engineering equipment and inspection systems. All comply fully with international regulatory requirements. Visit www.ACG-World.com For more information, please contact the ACG media relations team: madhurima.chakraborty@acg-world.com

Adams Packaging, one of Poland's leading manufacturers of corrugated cardboard packaging, has selected Essentra Tapes’ Rippatape brand, to help it meet an increase in consumer demand for functional e-commerce packaging. Easy open and easy return boxes have seen significant growth and Adams Packaging was therefore seeking an effective solution to integrate tear tapes within its boxes. Essentra Tapes’ distributor in Poland, Paxton House, immediately helped Adams identify the correct tape solution for its corrugated production lines. As the original market-leading tape-based opening device for board and paper-based packaging, Rippatape was specified, and a 6mm wide, 60-micron tape was delivered quickly and efficiently to Adams for trial. Jarosław Kaczmarek, Technologist at Adams Packaging said: “We approached a number of companies to help us, but it quickly became apparent that Essentra was the partner for us with the company’s professional and focused approach to the customer. “Essentra Tapes offered us the exact tear tape solution we were looking for and, most importantly, worked hard to clearly identify our needs so that the Rippatape product chosen was perfectly matched to our expectations.” Intuitive to use and easy to implement, Rippatape gives fast, safe and immediate access to the contents of corrugated and fibreboard packaging. Rippatape is also easily applied to new and existing production lines, offering speeds of up to 450 metres a minute at the point of manufacture by using Essentra's custom build applicators. “Essentra Tapes not only fulfilled all our orders in a timely manner, but also kept in constant contact with us and always responded without delay. Since installation, the Rippatape has proved itself to be 100% successful across our production process, providing the perfect combination of adhesion and strength to allow us to use the full speed range of our machines,” said Jarosław. Available in a range of colours, and also now printed, Rippatape is helping corrugated manufacturers integrate easy opening within their e-commerce packaging solutions, and also keep the integrity of the box for dealing with customer returns. Using Rippatape means knives or other sharp implements are removed from the opening process, thereby minimising the risk of product damage and possible personal injury. In addition, the tamper-evident nature of Rippatape gives a clear indication if a package has been opened previously, providing customer confidence on the authenticity of the delivery and its contents. Importantly, from a sustainability perspective, Rippatape does not impede on the recycling of the boards that it is applied to, allowing the tape to be recycled through established recycling processes. This is a key benefit of Essentra’s water-based adhesive solution. “As the demand from consumers for e-commerce packaging increases, so we are seeing an increased interest in Rippatape, with its simple and effective integration enabling manufacturers to include easy-opening solutions into their boxes,” said Ian Beresford, Head of Marketing and Development at Essentra Tapes. “We are delighted that in conjunction with our distributors Paxton House, we have been able to react quickly to Adams’ needs and provide the benefit of easy opening to their many customers throughout Poland.” Ends 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 Lydia Skerritt, Nielsen McAllister Tel: +44 (0)1332 293939 Email: info@nmpr.co.uk