After learning about Aptar from a recent Wall Street Journal article, producers at the US national news program calle

At Aptar, we are committed to our people, and to creating a fair and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive.

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Crystal Lake, Illinois – September 24, 2020 - Aptar Pharma, a global leader in drug delivery systems, services and active packaging solutions, is pleased to announce its Platinum
Sponsorship of the CPhI Festival of Pharma, to be held online from October 5-16, 2020. A long-time strategic partner and supporter of CPhI events globally, Aptar Pharma will unveil a
new, state-of-the-art interactive booth at this virtual event that captures the essence of an inperson experience during these unprecedented times.

Enhancing the Virtual Visitor Experience
Part of their Company Showcase, which will be available to visitors of the event for 12 months, Aptar Pharma’s virtual booth will bring to life why it is the go-to drug delivery partner,
unlocking value for customers throughout their product development journey.

Rich in content, featuring multi-media videos, brochures, scientific publications and other experiences, Aptar Pharma’s life-like booth will give visitors the opportunity to explore,
discover and interact with their broad range of complete product and service solutions, further enhancing the virtual experience.
Carolyn Penot, Director of Operational Marketing at Aptar Pharma commented: “As a longstanding partner of CPhI, we wanted to show our full support for their new Festival of
Pharma digital event and are proud to be a Platinum Sponsor. Aptar Pharma’s virtual experience gives us the opportunity to continue to support our worldwide customers, in the
absence of in-person events this year, in a new and engaging way.”

Transforming Ideas into Opportunities
An expert in transforming ideas into opportunities, Aptar Pharma will showcase in 3D its
latest range of innovations, including:
 PureHale® - a portable and ready-to-use drug delivery solution designed for upper respiratory care
 Connected Add-On Device for metered-dose inhalers (MDIs)
 Unidose Trainer Device - a pioneering patient onboarding device from Noble, an Aptar Pharma company, that was used for the first and only U.S. FDA-approved
nasal rescue treatment for seizure activity, and is based on Aptar Pharma’s UDS
device.

An Essential Industry Partner During COVID-19
Aptar Pharma has been an essential partner to industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring the supply of its portfolio of drug delivery solutions that improve and save lives,
which is especially important for customers and patients as the pandemic continues to dominate the healthcare environment.
Discover how Aptar Pharma services can accelerate and derisk drug development and how its proven solutions are enabling the rapid deployment Covid-related vaccines and
treatments for customers.

Recognizing Innovation Excellence
Aptar Pharma is proud to be a Finalist for four Digital CPhI Pharma Awards at this year’s
event:
• Excellence in Pharma: Drug Delivery Devices - PureHale® Portable Upper
Respiratory Device
• Excellence in Pharma: Packaging - Activ-Blister™ by Aptar CSP Technologies
• Excellence in Pharma: Packaging - Noble's Unidose Nasal Training Kit for
Nayzilam®
• Excellence in Pharma: Innovation in Response to COVID-19 - ActivShield™ by
Aptar CSP Technologies.
The winners of the Digital CPhI Pharma Awards will be announced during a live online
ceremony on 13 October at 16:00 (CET).

Sharing Expertise with a Global Audience
As part of the CPhI Festival of Pharma conference program, two Aptar Pharma experts will share critical industry insights and expertise during the two week event: 
 On October 6 at 11:00 CET, Aptar Pharma will sponsor “The Future of Drug Delivery” Keynote Speaker webinar on patient-focused drug design, which will
be introduced by Tim McLeroy, Executive Director of Marketing and Patient Services at Noble, an Aptar Pharma company. Tim’s presentation will highlight the
importance of remote patient training, onboarding and monitoring – which has increased during COVID-19 - for improving patient adherence and outcomes.

 On October 8 at 15:30 CET, Sai Shankar, Vice-President Global Digital Healthcare Systems at Aptar Pharma, will participate in a live panel discussion
entitled “Trends in Pharma Packaging, Administration & Drug Delivery Devices”. As part of his panel discussion, Sai will present on the “Increasing
Importance of Connected Devices and Digitalization in Post Pandemic R&D”.

CPhI Festival of Pharma visitors can register to attend these key presentations via the event
website.

Enlarging Access to Global Pharma Expertise
Thanks to the virtual format at CPhI Festival of Pharma, Aptar Pharma will be providing expanded access to its experts from around the world and across all delivery routes via online meeting slots, which provide an excellent meeting or networking opportunity. Both new and existing customers can book their meetings by visiting the Aptar Pharma Company
Showcase.

Gael Touya, President of Aptar Pharma, commented: “CPhI plays a pivotal role in the global pharma industry, providing the perfect platforms to meet, network and ultimately do business
together. This year, we are happy to support CPhI with its Festival of Pharma and are proud to have created a virtual platform that will deliver the highest quality visitor experience and
demonstrate to the industry what makes Aptar Pharma the go-to drug delivery expert.”

The CPhI Festival of Pharma event will bring the global pharma industry together, and expect
to welcome over 20,000 attendees and 700+ exhibitors from around the world, offering bestin-class networking, learning and sourcing opportunities – from the comfort of the home
office.

Register now at https://www.cphi.com/festival-of-pharma/.
About Aptar Pharma

Aptar Pharma is part of AptarGroup, Inc., 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 20 countries.
For more information, visit www.aptar.com.

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Media Contact:
Carolyn Penot
Aptar Pharma
+33 6 37 36 76 84
carolyn.penot@aptar.com

With the need for on-the-go anti-bacterial products on the rise, it is common for brand owners to find themselves in

The benefits of AdhereIT™ include improved drug management, enriched patient experiences and enhanced patient outcomes

Crystal Lake, Illinois and Orlando, Florida, October 5, 2020 - Noble and Aptar Pharma are pleased to announce the launch of AdhereIT™ - a connected, intuitive and user-friendly onboarding solution for the growing number of patients with chronic conditions who use autoinjectors to administer their medications at home. AdhereIT™ is the first fully interchangeable, connected add-on solution that can work across a multitude of autoinjector platforms. This launch is an important advancement for Noble, an Aptar Pharma company, whose mission is to foster healthy outcomes for patients who self-administer their therapies, partnering with pharma and biotech companies to provide robust training devices and onboarding programs.

Adherence to prescribed biologics is a significant challenge. A recent report in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology reported that 45% of studied patients suffering from
psoriasis discontinue their treatments. The reasons include insufficient training or time with an instructor, lack of confidence during the self-injection process, and feelings of high anxiety and lack of control. COVID-19 has contributed to the increase utilization of telemedicine and remote healthcare, which has even further complicated this challenge by reducing healthcare
professional (HCP) training opportunities with patients.

AdhereIT™ is part of the digital ecosystem that enables patients to gain control and confidence over their at-home drug delivery while easing the anxiety associated with selfinjecting. AdhereIT™ integrates with the existing software applications developed by the Digital Healthcare team at Aptar Pharma by pairing a patient’s autoinjector via Bluetooth
technology to their mobile phone. The device – available in two design options to accommodate dexterity for a one-handed or two-handed injection process – precisely detects
an injection event and provides real-time visual, audio and haptic feedback about whether the injection was performed correctly. The AdhereIT™ onboarding platform also allows
HCPs to monitor their patients’ therapeutic performance via a smart analytical dashboard, providing valuable patient-specific adherence behavior information.

“We are excited to welcome Noble’s AdhereIT™ connected onboarding platform into the suite of Aptar Pharma’s Digital Healthcare solutions. This innovative technology further
enhances our ability to improve patients’ lives by creating a seamless integration of injectable products into our disease management offerings,” said Adam Shain, Director of Business
Development for Digital Healthcare, Aptar Pharma.

Noble developed AdhereIT™ in partnership with Aptar Pharma, who has made significant investments in digital healthcare over the past three years to actively develop a portfolio of
disease management platforms and connected device solutions across dermal, pulmonary, nasal, ophthalmic and injectable routes of administration.

“Connected medical devices represent the future of healthcare for patients, pharmaceutical companies, health insurers and HCPs, playing a vital role in the remote tracking and
treatment of chronic illnesses, and delivering a range of benefits that include improved drug management, enriched patient experiences and enhanced patient outcomes,” said Tim
McLeroy, Noble’s Executive Director of Marketing & Patient Services. “The connectivity of digital technology solutions like AdhereIT™ also create market differentiation and enable
value-based contracting for biopharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers to survive in a competitive and challenging marketplace.”

About Noble
Noble is focused on fostering healthy patient outcomes for those who self-administer drug therapies through the development of robust training devices and onboarding solutions for
the world’s top pharma brands and biotech companies. Noble manufactures and commercializes training devices that mimic the exact feel, force and function of drug delivery
devices such as autoinjectors, prefilled syringes, onbody, nasal and pulmonary devices in order to increase patient adherence and confidence, and decrease usage errors. Noble was
founded in 1994 and is based in Orlando, Florida. Noble is an Aptar Pharma company. For more information, visit www.gonoble.com.

About Aptar Pharma
Aptar Pharma is part of AptarGroup, Inc., 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 20 countries.
For more information, visit www.aptar.com.
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Media Contact – Aptar Pharma
Carolyn Penot
Aptar Pharma
+33 6 37 36 76 84
carolyn.penot@aptar.com

Media Contact – Noble
Carolyn Reis
APR
+1 407 590 0251
carolyn@ReisCorporatePR.com

Crystal Lake, Illinois, October 15, 2020 - 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 November 18, 2020, to stockholders of record as of October 28, 2020.

As previously announced, Aptar will hold a conference call on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss the Company’s third quarter results for 2020. The call will last
approximately one hour. Interested parties are invited to listen to a live webcast by visiting the Investor Relations page at www.aptar.com. Replay of the conference call can also be accessed
for a limited time on the Investor Relations page of the website.

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 20 countries. For more information, visit www.aptar.com.

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Investor Relations Contact:

Matt DellaMaria       
matt.dellamaria@aptar.com

815-479-5530

Katie Reardon

katie.reardon@aptar.com
815-479-5671

With the bioplastic Röchling-BioBoom, Röchling Automotive is the first company on the market to have a patented polyl

Culver City, CA – WWP Beauty, a leading provider of cosmetic packaging components, tubes, and full-service turnkey beauty solutions, has hired William Jiang as its Managing Director of Asia Pacific. The Asia market plays a key role in the company’s global expansion, supply chain, and sales strategy. Under William’s leadership, WWP Beauty will be able to strengthen its innovation pipeline as well as provide a more seamless full-service experience to customers worldwide. 
 
With over two decades of experience in the beauty and manufacturing industry, William has a successful track record of growing businesses and working closely with customer to grow their businesses. He deeply understands manufacturing operations and processes, as well as sales strategies and supply chain management. In previous roles, he worked closely with customers of all sizes to understand their needs, and leverage capabilities to offer them valuable solutions and quality service. At WWP Beauty, William will be a key driver in the company’s global strategy bringing customers globalized efficiencies with local market support, working towards the ultimate goal of being the leading supplier of innovative beauty solutions. William will be opening, operating and managing multiple locations in the Asia Pacific region including WWP Beauty’s existing wholly-owned manufacturing facilities which he will continue to expand across the entire Asia region.

“As we continue to grow our team, we could not be happier to welcome William. He has a very successful history in this industry and we are confident in his abilities to create a flexible supply platform for the company that will allow us to truly be the source for everything beauty” said Robert Tognetti, COO. “With the efficiencies created by William, WWP Beauty will continue to strengthen its capability to provide best in class service to both indie brands and global brands.”
 
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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, Europe and Asia, WWP Beauty offers their customers global support at the local level. To learn more visit our website at www.wwpbeauty.com 

Client:    WWP Beauty     

Contact:    Christopher Dale
    Turchette Agency
    (973) 227-8080 ext. 116
    cdale@turchette.com    

    Megan Gunn
    WWP Beauty
    (973) 805-6500
    megan@wwpinc.com
 

In line with its commitment to actively drive packaging circularity, Siegwerk expands its development activities of Cradle to Cradle certified ink systems further into the Packaging Industry.

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, further expands its range of sustainable ink solutions according to the Cradle to Cradle® (C2C) principle focusing especially on solutions for flexible packaging. Based on its expertise in packaging circularity and its broad solution baseline of sustainable inks and varnishes including C2C-certified solutions, the company is increasingly driving the improvement of packaging recyclability by developing pioneering ink systems meeting the highest environmental standards.

“The continuously rising awareness in respect of sustainable packaging has a strong impact on a consumer’s choice of brand”. This further increases the pressure on brand owners of fast moving consumer goods to innovate their packaging structures and materials in order to maintain their differentiation advantages not only at the Point of Sale and usage but also post-consumption, explains Dr. Stefan Haep, Head of Technology and Innovation Brand Owner Collaboration at Siegwerk. “C2C presents a well-accepted and scientifically proven method to validate the characteristics of sustainable materials, products and systems by putting a major role on the human and ecological health impact of the chemical substances used as constituents. With C2C, brand owners have the opportunity to demonstrate their innovation efforts to deliver their sustainability pledges.” Developing ink solutions according to the C2C material health principle means that the design is based on materials that are inert to the environment and safe for the human health and enable the use in a closed biological loop system. Hereby, safe, and sustainable packaging components like printing inks are essentially important for the certification of the complete packaging. A C2C® Material Health Gold certification guarantees the absence of any organohalogen constituents in the formulation (especially chlorine) and of any substances which have highly problematic properties in terms of at least one or even more of the 24 toxicological endpoints used by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (like carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic effects). “Specifically, the holistic evaluation approach of the Cradle to Cradle principle including all individual packaging components makes it challenging for packaging developers to validate their packaging and gain the full C2C certification of the final product”, adds Stefan Haep. “That’s why finding the right partner is the key.” Users of Cradle to Cradle® Material Health Gold certified inks are therefore enabled to claim using inks which are according to the current knowledge absolutely inert and thus safe for recycling processes and well fitting into the current Circular Economy approach.

In 2017, Siegwerk was the first ink manufacturer to be awarded “Cradle to Cradle Material Health Certification GOLD”. With its Sicura Litho Nutri Eco, the company had developed a unique low migration UV offset ink range to support the launch of Werner & Mertz’s recyclable detergent bottle design meeting the highest Cradle to Cradle certification criteria. Since then, Siegwerk progressed to certify more ink solutions in particular for flexible packaging. Currently, Siegwerk offers a solid set of C2C solutions industrially certified for Material Health which are suitable for different packaging types and printing technologies for both food and non-food applications. “Just recently we gained another ‘Cradle to Cradle Material Health Certification GOLD’ for a solvent-based ink system specifically for the flexographic printing of polyolefinic monomaterials that are e.g. used for pouches, wrappers and similar”, says Dr. Haep. With this latest milestone development Siegwerk once again underlined its pioneering role in enabling packaging circularity by offering innovative ink solutions.

To learn more about Siegwerk’s solution offering for packaging circularity visit https://www.siegwerk.com/circular-economy.html.

About Siegwerk
Siegwerk, a sixth-generation family-owned company, is one of the leading international manufacturers of printing inks and individual solutions for packaging, labels, and catalogs. With more than 180 years of experience, the company has solid expertise in and knowledge of many printing procedures. A global manufacturing and service network ensures customers consistently high-quality products and services. In keeping with the company’s philosophy “Ink, Heart & Soul,” Siegwerk seeks long-term cooperation with its business partners. Siegwerk employs some 5,000 people worldwide in more than 30 country organizations and is headquartered in Siegburg near Cologne. Further information on Siegwerk can be found at www.siegwerk.com

Media Contact:
Dr. Bettina Horenburg
Director Corporate Communications
Tel.: +49 2241 304-732
E-mail: press@siegwerk.com

Enger, 19 October 2020 – In the second half of 2020 MULTIVAC has launched a new series of BASELINE direct web printers for thermoforming packaging machines in the lower and medium output range. The main features of these cost-effective entry-level models in the BASELINE DP 110/130 series are space-saving design, optimum hygiene characteristics and a high level of flexibility in terms of printing technology.

Direct web printers are used as a means of efficient and reliable printing of films within the packaging machine. In addition to the proven DP 2x0 series, MULTIVAC has now developed two cost-effective entry-level models, the DP 110 and DP 130 direct web printers, where no sacrifices have to be made in terms of optimum hygiene and maximum safety standards. Both models can be installed on all thermoforming packaging machines from the R 0xx to R 5xx series. 

The compact and space-saving design leaves the loading area completely free. Since no enclosure is required due to the stepper motor drives used, this means that access to the printer is quick and easy. 

Printing technology
There are three different printing technologies available, thermal transfer, inkjet and thermal inkjet, all of which provide a reliable printing process. Users of MULTIVAC TTO (thermal transfer) printers also benefit from cost savings in ink ribbon consumption. These printers can be turned through 90 degrees, so that they can print in both the pack running direction and across the packs. This means that the most advantageous print direction for ink ribbon consumption can always be selected.

Uniform operating concept
All MULTIVAC direct web printers are specially designed for the particular packaging machine, and they therefore form a perfect unit as regards design and controls. The shifting indexers as well as the MULTIVAC printers can be operated directly via the control terminal of the packaging machine. The operating parameters are saved via recipe management and automatically transferred at every batch change. This ensures that there is rapid conversion to other products and pack sizes, which in turn provides a high level of line availability. 

If MULTIVAC printers are used, operators also benefit from automatic print layout management via the MULTIVAC HMI control terminal. When the recipe for a particular product is called up, the correct print layout is also loaded automatically. Operating errors can therefore be prevented from the start. 

Perfectly coordinated consumable materials
So that the optimum printing results are achieved, MULTIVAC offers a comprehensive range of consumable materials, which is constantly being expanded. All the materials meet the highest quality standards and are perfectly tailored to the particular printing system. 

New to the range is the MULTIVAC Standard Plus XL thermal transfer ribbon, which achieves a running length of up to 1,200 metres thanks to the reduced thickness of the carrier material. This means that the number of necessary roll changes is reduced, which in turn reduces downtime and increases the efficiency of the packaging line.

If however there are greater demands in terms of cycle output and printing accuracy, MULTIVAC is still able to offer the DP 2x0 direct web printers for all models of MULTIVAC thermoforming packaging machines. Their modular concept ensures that the widest possible range of technical and commercial requirements are met perfectly. 
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About MULTIVAC Marking & Inspection
MULTIVAC Marking & Inspection is one of the leading manufacturers of labelling systems and direct web printers. The company, previously called MR Etikettiertechnik, was founded in 1972 in Enger, Westphalia, and has been part of the MULTIVAC Group since 1993. The company's wide product range extends from standard labelling and printing solutions to labellers and marking systems, which are specifically developed for individual customers. The range of products is complemented by inspection systems for weight checking, detection of foreign objects and visual inspection of packs and labelling. All these units can be integrated into complete packaging lines, and they contribute significantly to meeting the regulations and legal requirements for the quality management of packaging lines. Further information can be found at: www.multivac.com.

Company enquiries
MULTIVAC Marking & Inspection GmbH & Co. KG
Andrea Vollenkemper
Kupferweg 5
D-32130 Enger
Tel.: +49 (0) 5224 931-208
E-mail: andrea.vollenkemper@multivac.de
www.multivac.com

Press contact
REDAKON
Vera Sebastian
Seestr. 18
D-80802 Munich
Tel.: +49 (0) 89 – 31 20 338-21
E-mail: vera.sebastian@redakon.com 
  www.redakon.com
 

Cologne, October 2020 – Especially for rough industrial processes Leybold  introduces the uncomplicated, dry rough vacuum CLAWVAC pump. Besides food  processing, packaging and environmental technology applications, it is suitable  for drying and sterilization processes. The pump, which is offered in three  pumping speed classes, is specially designed for continuous operation at every  working pressures. Additionally the special pump design avoids that oil comes  into contact with pumped gases, what allows higher Oxygen applications. At the  same moment, Leybold also offers with the CLAWVAC System series a new  multiple pump system. These systems are based on CLAWVAC and offer a  redundant plug-and-play solution. 

Uncomplicated handling 
The daily use of CLAWVAC is uncomplicated: Thanks to the self-supporting construction, the  vacuum generator is easily accessible. What allows to directly clean the pump on-site. The  simple handling of the robust pump can also be attributed to its operating principle: A pair of  claw rotors rotating in the pump stator completely free of contact and wear. CLAWVAC also  distinguishes itself from standard claw pumps on the market by the choice of materials. Rotors  made of stainless steel and a corrosion-resistant coated vacuum chamber, it proves its worth  even under harsh process conditions. This makes an important contribution to reliable  operation. 

Disassembly in a few minutes 
The modular pump design allows a quickly dismantling, opening and cleaning of the pump  essentials as the pumping chamber and the silencer. For a mechanic these steps can be done  in a few minutes and the frequency is purely depending on the hardness of the process. Except  the 20 000 hr oil & lipseal replacement, no further regular maintenance is required and  additionally it is independent of the application. "Thanks to this pump characteristic, we have  reduced the amount of servicing required and improved the environmental balance," explains  Niels Gorrebeeck, Product Manager Rough Vacuum, Leybold, Cologne. 

Minimal downtimes 
The CLAWVAC design allows the user to disassemble and clean the claws quickly and easily as the rotors can be removed without having to readjust the synchronization. This primarily  relieves customers with rough & dirty processes, whose pumps previously needed a  synchronization at the manufacturer side. The CLAWVAC set-up is based on a quick component replacement, which has to ensure a minimal downtime and low service costs.
 

Wide range of applications 
On the basis of CLAWVAC, Leybold also has a new multiple pump system in its program, a  powerful plug-and-play solution. Especially for packaging plants, pneumatic conveying lines or  clamping devices of CNC machines the multi claw pumps are a reliable solution. This also  applies to plastics processing machines, drying processes and central vacuum supplies.

Low energy consumption, low CO2 output 
Depending on the required flow rate, the systems contain two to four CLAWVAC pumps in one  housing. "The robust, long-life pumps operate in an intelligent controlled dry and air-cooled  solution" summarizes Niels Gorrebeeck. “On top of that, CLAWVAC System only delivers the  required vacuum.” One pump is speed-controlled, that allows the exact adjustment of the  generated vacuum. The intelligent control activates or disactivate the other fixed speed pumps  based on the vacuum need. This speed control reduces the necessary energy consumption and  CO2  emissions. 

A constant & redundant vacuum supply 
“During the design we strongly focused on the customer needs as a high redundancy level,  minimal maintenance needs and stable vacuum supple even in harsh environments” explains  Niels Gorrebeeck. The earlier mentioned constant vacuum level guarantees the customer product quality in all conditions, the same intelligent control equalizes the running hours of the  fix speed pumps. The control principle is even as such developed that your CLAWVAC System keeps on running, even with half of it pumps active. CLAWVAC Systems clearly meets all its  targets.  

Housing reduces noise and heat 
With this multiple pump system, Leybold brings all necessary components under one acoustic  enclosure and offers at the same way a compact, intelligent system solution. The robust  housing protects the pumps, reduces noise and heat and combines all the technology  necessary for operation in one box.  
Choose with CLAWVAC System for an innovative and effective vacuum solution, which has a  positive effect on your overall performance. Leybold offers these space-saving systems with  pumping speeds between 604 and 1144 m3/h. As with the individual claw pumps, the system  also allows a ultimate pressure up to 140 mbar absolute.

About Leybold 
Leybold is a part of the Atlas Copco’s Vacuum Technique business area and offers a broad range of  advanced vacuum solutions for use in manufacturing and analytical processes, as well as for research  purposes. The core capabilities centre on the development of application- and customer-specific systems  for the creation of vacuums and extraction of processing gases. Fields of application are secondary  metallurgy, heat treatment, automotive industry, coating technologies, solar and thin films such as  displays, research & development, analytical instruments, food & packaging, as well as a multitude of  other classic industrial processes. 

About Atlas Copco 
Great ideas accelerate innovation. At Atlas Copco, we have been turning industrial ideas into business critical benefits since 1873. By listening to our customers and knowing their needs, we deliver value and  innovate with the future in mind. Atlas Copco is based in Stockholm, Sweden with customers in more  than 180 countries and about 37 000 employees. Revenues of BSEK 95/ 9 BEUR in 2018.  

For further information, please contact: 
Niels Gorrebeck 
Product Manager Rough Vacuum 
T: +49 (0)174 95 12 873  
niels.gorrebeeck@leybold.com 
Christoph Angenendt 
Communications Manager Industrial Vacuum Division 
T: +49 (0)172 29 650 75 
Christoph.Angenendt@vt.atlascopco.com 
 

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'World - Case Materials - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2019, the global paperboard case material market decreased by -8.4% to $116.1B for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2013 to 2019; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at $126.7B in 2018, and then fell in the following year.

Consumption by Country
The countries with the highest volumes of paperboard case material consumption in 2019 were China (45M tonnes), the U.S. (29M tonnes) and Japan (9.4M tonnes), with a combined 50% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by India, Germany, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Italy, France and Spain, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of paperboard case material consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by India, while paperboard case material consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($48.6B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($14.2B). It was followed by Japan.

The countries with the highest levels of paperboard case material per capita consumption in 2019 were South Korea (99 kg per person), the U.S. (89 kg per person) and Germany (83 kg per person).

Production
In 2019, approx. 168M tonnes of paperboard case materials were produced worldwide; growing by 2.9% compared with 2018 figures. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2013 to 2019; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 

Production By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of paperboard case material production in 2019 were China (44M tonnes), the U.S. (35M tonnes) and Japan (9.8M tonnes), with a combined 53% share of global production. Germany, India, South Korea, Brazil, Russia, France, Mexico, Indonesia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2013 to 2019, the biggest increases were in India, while paperboard case material production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports
In 2019, supplies from abroad of paperboard case materials decreased by -1% to 29M tonnes for the first time since 2012, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2013 to 2019; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 5.1% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained a peak of 29M tonnes, and then declined in the following year. In value terms, paperboard case material imports contracted to $16.9B (IndexBox estimates) in 2019. 

Imports by Country
In 2019, Germany (2.4M tonnes), Italy (2M tonnes), Poland (1.8M tonnes), Mexico (1.3M tonnes), the U.S. (1.3M tonnes), France (1.2M tonnes), China (1.2M tonnes), the UK (1.1M tonnes), Belgium (1M tonnes), Spain (1M tonnes), the Netherlands (0.8M tonnes) and Canada (0.7M tonnes) was the main importer of paperboard case materials in the world, constituting 55% of total import.

From 2013 to 2019, the biggest increases were in China, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paperboard case material importing markets worldwide were Germany ($1.3B), Italy ($1.1B) and the U.S. ($993M), together accounting for 20% of global imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Mexico, China, France, the UK, Spain, Canada, Belgium and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Import Prices by Country
In 2019, the average paperboard case material import price amounted to $579 per tonne, which is down by -11.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 14% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $653 per tonne, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($749 per tonne), while Belgium ($491 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Luxembourg (Oct. 20, 2020) – Ardagh has won a Sustainability Award in the inaugural ‘Pre-Commercialised Innovation’ category for its method of producing remeltable briquettes from the fine particle glass rejected during the recycling process, allowing 100% of recycled glass to be remelted into new glass bottles and jars.

The rejected glass makes up 10% of glass collected for recycling and is currently unusable in glass manufacture because it contains loose organics and CSP (ceramic, stone and porcelain) which can cause blistering in new containers. It is typically diverted to road aggregate or is lost to landfill and can never be recovered.

Driven by the goal to maximise cullet recovery for remelt, Ardagh worked with various partners to develop the recipe and method to produce briquettes from the rejected glass, which can be melted safely in the furnace without any adverse effects – closing the recycling loop.

The award attracted 63 entries from across the world and was narrowed down to the top 5 in Packaging Europe’s online awards event. On being announced the winner, Brendan O’Meara from Ardagh’s European Glass Cullet team commented: 

“We’re incredibly proud to win the Sustainability Award, particularly with such strong competition. The potential of the briquettes to recover 100% of collected glass for remelt is a significant achievement. Special thanks go to Stewart Wright at Wright Engineering and Professor Paul Bingham at Sheffield Hallam University for their incredible support and expertise.”

Ardagh’s Chief Sustainability Officer, John Sadlier, added ''We are delighted to receive recognition for this particularly important project that supports us in achieving our ambitious sustainability targets. We hope the additional cullet available as briquettes will help to achieve the ultimate objective of 95% cullet and 5% raw materials within the glass batch, reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions in the furnace''

For more on Ardagh’s development of the briquettes, please visit https://packagingeurope.com/finalist-interviews-ardagh-group-increased-…
Further information
Sharon Todd, Head of Marketing, Glass Europe, Ardagh Group Sharon.todd@ardaghgroup.com +44 7768 718941
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Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable, metal and glass packaging for the world’s leading brands. Ardagh operates 56 metal and glass production facilities in 
12 countries, employing over 16,000 people with global sales of approximately $7bn.
 

Tube solution for beauty products company Manna lauded for innovative circularity that doesn’t sacrifice functionality or aesthetics.

Oberdiessbach, Switzerland – Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging for a broad array of industries and applications, has been recognized by the Hungarian Association of Packaging & Materials Handling for a novel sustainable tube solution. The tube was developed by Neopac for a plant-based facial scrub from Hungarian beauty company Manna, which emphasizes eco-consciousness in a variety of its products. 

The co-extruded tube is comprised of 50% recycled household waste (PCR), particularly materials from former milk bottles. A nod to the growing problem of ocean pollution, its cap is made of 100% plastic waste reused from items such as fishing ropes. Certified through sustainable products designator Ecocert, the tubes can be recycled in the same streams as conventional polyethylene (PE) tubes. 

The tube for Manna Facial Scrub showcases comittment to circularity. Produced with a specialized offset printing technique, the 75ml tube’s decoration suggests the naturalness of the facial scrub, which is unscented and dervived primarily from olive seeds. And despite the perceveid challenges of protecting products with sustainably-sourced packaging, the tubes offer exemplary product protection and user-friendliness. 

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 up to 64% post-consumer recycled material; 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. 
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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. 
Including 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.  
 

Hoffmann Neopac

contact:    Christopher Dale
    Turchette Agency
    (973) 227-8080 ext. 116
    cdale@turchette.com
 

Company’s SimpliFil Syringe Filling & Assembly System  incorporates efficient, through-the-tip filling process for reliable and cost-effective handling of small to medium syringe batches.

Mount Vernon, NY – TurboFil Packaging Machines LLC, an equipment specialist dedicated solely to the design and development of liquid filling and assembly machines, has introduced a module offering automated, simplified production for a wide range of syringe formats. Employing a versatile yet precise setup that accurately fills syringes via ceramic piston, peristaltic pump or direct draw from a reservoir bag, the company's SimpliFil Syringe Filling & Assembly System is suitable for small to medium batches. 

TurboFil's new machine is designed for ease of use: its signature highlight is a walking beam indexing configuration, which provides intuitive operation and simplified, recipe-based changeover. For heightened precision, TurboFil's unique TipFil technology allows syringes of all types to be filled through the tip – a step-saving innovation that eliminates the need to insert plungers post-filling. In addition to being a convenient and thoroughly clean method of product filling, TipFil technology adds to the machine’s expedient, hassle-free changeover. 

Capable of filling up to 36 syringes per minute, the SimpliFil Syringe Filling & Assembly System can smoothly handle syringes with tips outfitted for press-on caps and luer caps, as well as various safety caps recently incorporated for many oral syringes. For post-capping marking applications, TurboFil also offers an optional labeler that can wrap syringes with pre-printed labels or, for medications requiring variable marking, print individual labels per uploaded input. An automatic syringe loading system also is available, as is a volume and vision system for fill and label matching verification.

“Syringe filling and assembly has historically been among the pharma industry’s most complicated applications, one where mission-critical precision tends to slow down throughput and drive up cost,” said Deborah Smook, VP of Marketing & Business Development for TurboFil Packaging Machines LLC. “Featuring our innovative TipFil through-the-tip filling process, the SimpliFil Syringe Filling & Assembly machine represents a rare combination of versatility, accuracy and affordability, and its customization options make it ideal for a broad range of manufacturing circumstances.”

TurboFil’s SimpliFil Syringe Filling & Assembly System features an Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC, a 7” color touchscreen HMI and individual controls for each station. The module can store recipes for streamlined repeatability, and available data logging functions include 21 CFR Part 11. For preventative maintenance and diminished downtime, remote diagnostics can be performed via ethernet communications, and verification sensors monitor all production stages.

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About TurboFil Packaging Machines LLC

TurboFil is an equipment specialist dedicated solely to the design and development of liquid filling and assembly machines for the pharmaceutical, medical device, health & beauty and chemical industries. Since its inception in 1999, the company has created novel, durable production solutions for some of the industry's most challenging applications, consistently setting new benchmarks for filling precision and operational simplicity.

TurboFil's equipment portfolio features a broad range of standardized equipment, and the company also frequently collaborates with customers to develop, design and construct customized, built-to-spec machines. This versatility has made TurboFil a leader in supplying reliable, efficient and cost-effective filling and assembly systems that fit seamlessly into existing operations.

For more information, visit www.TurboFil.com 

TurboFil Packaging Machines LLC
contact:    Christopher Dale
    Turchette Agency
    (973) 227-8080, ext. 116
    cdale@turchette.com
    Deborah Smook
    TurboFil
    (914) 239-3878 
    debbie@turbofil.com
                

The award ceremony for the 30th edition of the packaging innovation contest De Gouden  Noot took place on Thursday 8 October 2020 and was streamed live from the A'DAM  Tower. During this phenomenal evening, presented by Francesca Vanthielen, the solid  Gold and its runners up Silver and Bronze were awarded in what has evolved into the  world's most competitive packaging innovation contest. The honour for De Gouden Noot  2020 went to FiliGrade with its 'digital codes for recycling' (gold), followed by O-I with  Expressions (silver) and Eurotrol with their CueSee Ringe (bronze).

NVC (founded in 1953) is the  association of companies  addressing the activity of  packaging throughout the supply  chain of packaged products. The  NVC membership, projects,  information services and   education programme stimulate  the continuous improvement of  packaging.
 

GOLD: FILIGRADE DIGITAL CODING 
This innovation in the field of digital coding represents a breakthrough in solving the  environmental problems that have arisen in recent years with the large-scale use of  plastic packaging. Packaging is the temporary integration of an external function and a  product to enable the use of the product; the world does this more than three hundred  thousand times every second and packaging in plastic is a large part of this. FiliGrade's  innovation makes it possible to uniquely code individual packs and, on the basis of the  information thus generated, to drastically improve the Collect-Control ("collection") and  Backend ("conversion" of emptied packs into materials for new applications) of  packaging. 

This innovation brings the world of creativity, personalised design and smaller series   into the field of glass packaging. Digitally printed and embossed beautiful glass bottles  
are a source of inspiration for many consumer markets worldwide - and thus for the  Jury of De Gouden Noot 2020.

BRONZE: EUROTROL CUESEE RINGE 
With the gold standard of the glass ampoule (inert, safe, long lasting) as a starting   point, this innovation has significantly increased ease of use, safety and flexibility in  
many high-quality applications. The geometry of the bottom of the ampoule has been   redesigned in combination with a special ring to locally weaken the glass for controlled  
breaking of the ampoule. Any glass fragments are filtered out with a highly innovative   polyester woven material. The ampoule is held securely in the holder without breakage  
and leakage. This has been combined with elegant design and compliance with the most   stringent laws and regulations worldwide. 

More information 
All information about the ten finalists of this 30th edition of the packaging innovation  competition De Gouden Noot, the jury and the Award Ceremony which took place on  
Thursday 8 October 2020 in the A’DAM Tower Amsterdam, can be found at   www.degoudennoot.com. 

High-resolution photos on request at info@nvc.nl, telephone +31-(0)182-512411.  More information about Packaging Innovation Contest De Gouden Noot: Corné Huijben.

NVC Netherlands Packaging  Centre 
P.O. Box 164 
2800 AD Gouda 
The Netherlands 
telephone +31-(0)182-512411 
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info@nvc.nl 
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Agreement delivers ultra-high-purity quartz vials in efficient secondary packaging format to streamline fill-finish operations for early phase drug development
 

Willoughby, Ohio, USA, and Piombino Dese (PD), Italy – October 13, 2020 – Momentive Technologies and Stevanato Group announced today a collaboration agreement to supply Momentive Technologies’ Pur Q® fused quartz vials in the Stevanato Group’s EZ-fill® packaging format. Momentive Technologies’ Pur Q vials are the first ultra-high-purity fused quartz vials available for pharmaceutical packaging. Stevanato Group’s EZ-fill® secondary packaging solution provides a fully integrated, ready-to-use solution for aseptic fill-finish operations. Combined, the offerings will help biopharmaceutical companies improve the reliability and speed of drug development and production of lifesaving medications via highly stable primary packaging and an efficient secondary packaging method.

Momentive Technologies, the largest fused quartz and ceramic solutions provider in the world, designed the revolutionary Pur Q vial as an ultra-high-purity solution for drug storage and delivery. Made from 99.995% pure silicon dioxide (SiO2), the fused quartz vials have an exceptionally inert, nonreactive surface that virtually eliminates any risk of interaction with packaged drug formulations. The innovative vials leverage Momentive Technologies’ nearly 75 years of experience in quartz technologies, including demanding semiconductor and fiber optic applications.

“Momentive Technologies is excited to feature its Pur Q fused quartz vials in the SG EZ-fill®packaging platform. Providing our ultra-high-purity vials to the market in this ready-to-use format allows the industry to screen early stage drug formulations and simply scale up to full production, without changing the container or filling process. Due to the vials’ highly inert properties, biopharmaceutical companies will be able to confidently take the container out of the equation when assessing the viability of formulations, helping to accelerate the development of increasingly complex and sensitive biologic drug formulations,” said Robert Koch, Global Commercial Director at Momentive Technologies.

Stevanato Group, a leading producer of glass primary packaging and provider of integrated capabilities for drug delivery systems, designed its EZ-fill® secondary packaging to mitigate the risk of breakages, cosmetic issues and particulate generation during fill-finish operations. The packaging stores vials safely in a tray, or nest and tub configuration for efficient filling, while minimizing glass-to-glass contact. It is the ideal solution from lab-scale manual filling up to the traditional filling process to enable the accelerated development and widespread commercialization of innovative, lifesaving pharmaceutical and biologic treatments faster than ever before.

“It is with great pride that we announce the agreement with Momentive Technologies to package the company’s ultra-high-purity Pur Q quartz vials in our SG EZ-fill® format. Biopharma companies can now count on an additional robust primary packaging option that complements our ready-to-use secondary packaging solution to enable lean manufacturing, production flexibility and ease of use. In choosing our cost-efficient, scalable EZ-fill® platform, Momentive Technologies has endorsed an industry-verified solution that has been proven over more than a decade by over 30 fill-finish machine manufacturers on more than 250 filling lines,” said Fabio Bertacchini, Director of Product Management at Stevanato Group.

For more information, please contact:

Robert Koch,

robert.koch@momentive.com

Fabio Bertacchini,

fabio.bertacchini@stevanatogroup.com

About Stevanato Group

Established in 1949, Stevanato Group is the world’s largest, privately-owned designer and producer of glass primary packaging for the pharmaceutical industry. From its outset, the Group has developed its own glass converting technology to ensure the highest standards of quality. The Group comprises a wide set of capabilities dedicated to serving the biopharmaceutical and diagnostic industries: from glass containers with its historical brand Ompi, to high-precision plastic diagnostic and medical components, to contract manufacturing for drug delivery devices, to vision inspection systems, assembly, and packaging equipment. The Group also provides analytical and testing services to study container closure integrity and integration into drug delivery devices, streamlining the drug development process. Thanks to its unique approach as a one-stop-shop, Stevanato Group can offer an unprecedented set of solutions to biopharma companies for a faster time to market and a reduced total cost of ownership. For more information, please visit www.stevanatogroup.com.

About Momentive Technologies

Momentive Technologies delivers purity that inspires progress. Leveraging a nearly 75-year legacy of innovation, the company’s ultra-high-purity quartz products help enable high-quality processing and production for a wide range of applications in the semiconductor, photovoltaic, lighting, water purification, consumer electronics and telecommunications industries. The company is the world leader in fused quartz and ceramic solutions and has an unrivaled ability to supply custom material solutions at scale to the highest standards of quality. By engineering custom materials with uncommon purity and unwavering precision, Momentive Technologies gives customers the freedom to think big and develop transformative products that benefit mankind on the grandest of scales. Together, Momentive Technologies and its customers are reshaping the world. For more information, please contact us at PurQ@momentive.com.