Luxembourg, 18 September 2020 – As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment and strategy Guala Closures Group has developed eco-design guidelines for its five R&D centres (Italy, Mexico, UK, Ukraine and Luxembourg). These facilitate the development of sustainable closures by following four defined models for design, which are detailed in the full guidelines. Establishing a rigorous method to design sustainable products is fundamental to create a range of harmonised products, the Group believes. They are conceived with a view to providing real solutions for sustainable development. The purpose of the document is to outline all of the steps that designers should follow, from concept to finished product. Four models to achieve these goals are explained: Design to Reduce – a principle based on eco-design and on eliminating anything that is not necessary; Design to Change – abandoning finite resources and adopting recycled materials or materials produced from renewable sources; Design to Fade – this approach entails making the waste disappear by changing to biodegradable polymers and by using few, easily removable components; and Design to Revive – achieved by recovering and recycling the materials used in the closures. The company believes these guidelines are a major step in the development of sustainable packaging. They help to support clients’ needs and propose closures that meet key stakeholder expectations. Through this initiative and other actions, Guala Closures intends to achieve the challenging objective of using 35% of recycled materials by 2025. So these guidelines are further step in the Group’s commitment to supporting its clients in their own CSR strategies, with packaging that meets their consumers’ concerns and comply with growing retail requirements. Fulvio Bosano, R&D Director of Guala Closures Group, who coordinated the development and implementation of the eco-design guidelines commented, “These guidelines are a very big step towards providing our customers with products which meet their requirements on performance, quality and sustainable performance. They can be guaranteed Guala Closures has looked at every aspect in the development of the best closure for their needs.” The development of innovative sustainable closures started a few years ago with the commercial launch of Greencap®, a screw cap for wine that allows safe separation of aluminium and glass after use (developed by the R&D centre in Italy); and a luxury closure for tequila, made from a bio-based composite resin using 30% agave fibres (obtained from the waste that remains after the tequila distillation process) and 70% polypropylene (developed by the R&D centre in Mexico). Recently, a t-bar closure for a rum brand composed of a 100% recycled ABS plastic with agglomerated cork (developed by the R&D centre in the UK) was also added to the portfolio. Today, Guala Closures Group intends to further accelerate its commercial strategy by proposing a larger choice of closure solutions, with an increased focus on the selection of the most advanced alternative sustainable materials, as well as on the closures’ end of life. Maurizio Mittino, Sustainability Director for the Group said, “Guala Closures’ own CSR commitment is at the core of its future development plans. We recognise the need for a common strategy which will provide certainty and clarity to our customers. These guidelines help us to achieve this.” With its continuous development programme, the Group intends to launch, later in 2020, a comprehensive range of sustainable closures for wine, spirits, and beverages, all of which meet at least one of the four design models listed in the guidelines. Guala Closures Group Guala Closures Group has over 4,700 employees and 30 production facilities in five continents. It markets its products in more than 100 countries. The Group sells nearly 20 billion caps each year, with a turnover of 607 million euros in 2019. Thanks to a policy of continuous commercial development and technological innovation, the group is recognized as a world leader in the production of safety caps for spirits. It is a leading manufacturer of aluminium caps for spirits, wines and beverages. Since August 2018, Guala Closures S.p.A. has been listed on the STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, joining the FTSE Italia Mid Cap Index in September 2019. Find out more at www.gualaclosures.com Press Contact MAJIC Ltd Audrey Koop, +44 (0)1424 777783, majic.audrey@majiclimited.co.uk

Information: A well-known sunflower edible oil brand in Argentina has now been brought to the attention of a worldwide audience by winning a major international packaging award. Cocinero Clasico Oil’s distinctive aluminium aerosol can produced by Trivium Packaging Argentina overcame strong competition in the prestigious aerosol and bottles category at the 2020 International Metal Decorating and Packaging Association (IMDPA) Awards. Central to its success is the close working relationship between the brand’s owners, Molinos Rio de la Plata and Trivium. Design and marketing teams from both companies combined to ensure that every detail of the product’s branding was faithfully reproduced. “Our challenge was to ensure that Cocinero Fritolim Clasico would bear all the hallmarks of the Cocinero brand and be instantly recognisable by its loyal consumers,” explained Santiago Perez Hernando, Trivium’s Commercial Director, Americas Aerosol and Beverages, Argentina. “We are very proud of the result, and the award is a fitting tribute to the quality and workmanship of my colleagues and their ability to create maximum effect through the dry offset printing process at our Pilar, Buenos Aires plant,” he added. Cocinero is a popular leading brand in many Argentine households. Molinos Rio de la Plata S.A. produces, markets and exports foods including oil, flour, pasta, rice, and cake mixes, among other products. The Company is also a big player within the wine industry in Argentina. It operates industrial facilities and distribution centers in Argentina and exports its products to more than 20 countries. The annual IMDPA award honours outstanding performance among its 600 individual and 200 corporate members, who can show exceptional quality and precise consistency in the pursuit of decorating and packaging excellence. Notes to Editor: Trivium Packaging is a leading packaging manufacturer of infinitely recyclable, metal packaging for the world’s leading brands. Trivium has more than 60 locations worldwide, employs close to 8,000 people with sales of $2.7bn. www.triviumpackaging.com More information: Josephine ter Mors Head of Global Communications Trivium Packaging E: jose.termors@triviumpackaging.com

The PerFORMing removable range is the first in Europe to create 100% recyclable paper-based food trays Reduction of approximately 40 tonnes of plastic a year for dairy producer SalzburgMilch Reduces carbon footprint by two thirds compared to the previous packaging solution 16 September 2020 – Leading packaging and paper manufacturer, Mondi, is launching a fully recyclable 80% paper-based packaging solution for cold meats and cheese. The new packaging will reduce plastic usage for Austrian dairy producer SalzburgMilch by approximately 40 tonnes per year, compared to its previously used rigid plastic trays. Mondi has launched its innovative PerFORMing removable in partnership with SalzburgMilch for the brand SalzburgMilch Premium and the premium own-brand SPAR Natur*pur organic cheese slices. The shallow paper tray combines the recyclability of paper with the essential barrier properties of a thin plastic coating to keep food fresh and avoid waste. Mondi released its original PerFORMing range in 2019 and has continued to work hard to make it even more sustainable. The original product could be recycled in Austrian paper recycling streams. The updated product now consists of paper and fully removable plastic which can easily be separated from the paper tray allowing for 100% paper recycling across Europe. The product is made locally in Austria, meaning transportation is kept to a minimum and the overall carbon footprint is reduced. The base paper for the tray is Advantage Formable made predominantly from locally sourced wood and produced by Mondi Frantschach, while the trays are processed and coated by Mondi Zeltweg, both located in Austria. PerFORMing removable is part of Mondi’s EcoSolutions approach to find the most sustainable and fit for purpose packaging for its customers with a focus on replacing, reducing, and recycling. SalzburgMilch and SPAR are using Mondi’s product for their 175g packets of sliced cheese, which are available in SPAR stores across Austria. Switching to paper-based packaging offers numerous environmental benefits including being a renewable resource with higher recycling rates than other packaging materials. The paper industry accounts for less than 1% of all EU greenhouse gas emissions, while 72% of paper in Europe is recycled. Marko Schuster, COO Mondi Functional Paper & Films, said: “Food waste is a global issue and we want to play our part to ensure our packaging is Sustainable by Design and addresses the issue of food loss. We always had an aspiration to continue improving our PerFORMing range. The PerFORMing removable uses paper where possible, significantly reducing the carbon footprint, and plastic when useful, to extend the shelf life and help prevent food waste. As both components can easily be separated and the paper fully recycled across Europe, this is a big step for us with waste streams differing vastly across regions. We will continue to further develop our products as we work with partners to create a circular economy for sustainable packaging.” Andreas Gasteiger, Managing Director of SalzburgMilch, said: “Climate and environmental protection has always been a very important issue. We have already saved over 100 tonnes of plastic through numerous measures in the last three years and we are not resting on our laurels, which is why we have made further improvements to our new paper trays.” Dr. Gerhard Drexel, SPAR CEO, said: “Our initiative 'Save plastics together with SPAR' aims to avoid plastics completely or reduce them significantly. Mondi's paper-based and recyclable packaging creates innovative solutions for fresh products that could not be sold without packaging.” /ends Technical details about the product: Formable paper packaging with a patented barrier Made from natural brown paper (Advantage Formable Brown) Ideally suited for shallow food trays (e.g. for cheese, meat or fish) High symmetrical stretch for uniform formability Suitable for existing filling lines Results in 70% less plastic used compared to plastic trays 70% CO₂ reduction compare to plastic alternative About Mondi Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by making innovative, packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design. Our business is fully integrated across the value chain – from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and plastic films, to developing and manufacturing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy and intrinsic in the way we do business. We lead the industry with our customer- centric approach, EcoSolutions, where we ask the right questions to find the most sustainable solution. In 2019, Mondi had revenues of €7.27 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.66 billion. Mondi has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (MNDI), and a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP). Mondi is a FTSE 100 constituent, and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2008 and the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index Series since 2007. www.mondigroup.com Contact: Judith Wronn Senior Communication Manager, Flexible Packaging & Engineered Materials Tel: +49 151 1771 4692 Email: Judith.Wronn@mondigroup.com Josina van der Velden EMG Tel: +31 164 317 014 Email: jvandervelden@emg-marcom.com

Tarsus Group, organizer of Labelexpo India 2020 and Brand Print India 2020, has today confirmed that the upcoming editions of the co-located shows, due to take place at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR from 2 – 5 December, have been postponed in light of ongoing concerns over coronavirus/COVID-19. Lisa Milburn, managing director of Labelexpo/Brand Print Global Series, said today: “We have been monitoring the evolving situation in India, and the ongoing impact of coronavirus/COVID-19 means that we are no longer able to run the show as planned in early December this year. We have taken the decision to postpone the 2020 editions of Labelexpo India and Brand Print India. “We have acted on the advice of our local partners, the venue, the health authorities, and taken on board exhibitor feedback in reaching this decision. The health and safety of exhibitors, visitors and staff remains our top priority.” “We thank all our Labelexpo and Brand Print India exhibitors and partners for their continued understanding and look forward to working with them. Crucially, these shows – along with our other Labelexpo shows around the world – will play a vital role in driving the economic recovery of the region’s label and package printing industry, plus their supply chain, post COVID-19.” The new dates for the shows will be announced shortly. Further updates will be posted on the show website in due course. For any exhibitor or show related questions, please contact event director, Pradeep Saroha psaroha@labelexpo.com. -Ends- For further information about Labelexpo or Brand Print Global Series, please contact:: Helen Stoddart, communications manager, Labelexpo Global Series. Email: hstoddart@labelexpo.com Notes to editors: About Labelexpo India: The biennial Labelexpo India is part of the Labelexpo Global Series, which in 2019 marked its 40th anniversary at Labelexpo Europe. The 2018 edition of Labelexpo India reported 9,851 attendees from 55 countries, its biggest increase and largest to date. 250 exhibitors took part. The inaugural Labelexpo South China in Shenzhen will go ahead as currently planned in 2020, between 8 – 10 December. Labelexpo Global Series is organized by Tarsus Group, the international business-to-business media group.

A ready-made software solution from B&R helps OEMs implement pick-and-place applications significantly faster. Not only does the system control the robot itself, it also handles coordination with other axes, conveyor belts or tracks. mapp Pick&Place grants the user maximum freedom to solve the requirements of their process using any number of delta, articulated arm or SCARA robots. The software also allows developers to automatically optimize their process in different ways. They can choose whether the movement profiles should prioritize shortest pick duration, first in first out, or energy-optimized movement. Configuring, not programming As part of the mapp Technology software framework, mapp Pick&Place is automatically linked to all of the other mapp components. As a result, it takes only a few clicks to set up coordination with other motion axes, B&R machine vision components or web-based mapp View HMI applications. The manual programming this would normally require has been largely eliminated. Robot and machine become one B&R is the world's only single-source supplier for controls and robotics. Robots from its parent company ABB are fully integrated in the B&R automation system. Customers benefit from unprecedented precision in synchronization between robotics and machine control. They need only one controller and one engineering system for development, diagnostics and maintenance. 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

It's now easy to display historical process variable data in a machine's HMI application. Machine operators can constantly monitor and optimize their processes. A clear overview of machine performance enables early detection of irregularities and helps minimize maintenance costs. The new OnlineChartHDA HMI element from the mapp View software package gives users valuable insight into how their machines are behaving. Process data is recorded constantly via the machine controller and made available to the widget automatically. Open communication standard The solution is based on the OPC UA standard. Machine data is retrieved from an OPC UA server and displayed in the HMI application using a standardized interface, so the widget can use data from any device that has an OPC UA server. All settings, including the sampling time and buffer size, are configured on the server. State-of-the-art user interface The mapp View software package gives automation engineers all the tools they need to create powerful, intuitive, web-enabled HMI screens. They can create modern HTML5 applications with ready-made widgets. Users simply drag and drop the OnlineChartHDA widget to the desired screen in the HMI application and configure it as necessary. Multi-touch gestures like swiping and zooming deliver an intuitive user experience. 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

CEFLEX recommends use of recyclable mono-materials for flexible packaging As part of its ‘Issue Alignment’ process CEFLEX stakeholders are working with Swiss University ETH to collect and assess topics which are essential to realising a circular economy for flexible packaging. These issues are being tackled individually to create considered and aligned positions on each topic. The result has been its first Position Paper on ways to achieve this goal. The first CEFLEX Position Paper, entitled ‘Accelerating the circular economy for flexible packaging – a recommendation for recyclable mono-materials’ is now being made available. Taking into account the current best-practice technologies established in Europe, CEFLEX strongly recommends the use of flexible packaging made from recyclable mono-materials. The paper clearly states the need to evaluate functional requirements of packaging and, when possible, to redesign existing flexible packaging to a recyclable mono-material. This recommendation chimes with the recently released CEFLEX ‘Designing for a Circular Economy’ guidelines, which gives practical advice and clarity on how to deliver significant environmental improvements without compromising functionality. Flexible packaging, as with other sectors, requires a major change in collaboration as well as innovation and investment to achieve a circular economy. Only by working together can flexible packaging collectively achieve the ambitious sustainability goals, recyclability targets and prevent waste and pollution along the value chain, according to the consortium. “Ensuring packaging is designed to be recycled into new, valuable materials, or flows back into the economy, is a cornerstone condition for creating a circular economy,” explained CEFLEX project coordinator Graham Houlder. “More than 80% of flexible packaging is mono-material Polyethylene (PE) or Polypropylene (PP) and we can grow this further; which will improve conditions for investment in infrastructure and help create sustainable end markets for the recycled materials.” “Quality mono-material inputs are key criteria for building a circular economy for flexible packaging,” says Arne Jost of mtm plastics, member of the Borealis Group. “Implementing the CEFLEX ‘Designing for a Circular Economy’ guidelines and this position paper work to increase the mono-material content in a bale of post-consumer film. This will be a welcome improvement for all recyclers and help accelerate end markets,” he added. Other alignment topics Identified include collection models and recyclate quality. The next priority for CEFLEX stakeholders is to examine collection models for flexible packaging in a circular economy and produce another position paper, after analysis of separate collection and post sorting of residual waste. Ends For more information please contact: Alec Walker-Love Tel: + 32 497 487 486 - Email: alec@ceflex.eu Notes to editors The Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging (CEFLEX) initiative is a collaboration of over 160 European companies, associations and organisations representing the entire value chain of flexible packaging. Together, we work to make all flexible packaging in Europe circular by 2025. The initiative is committed to avoiding waste and pollution by redesigning consumer flexible packaging and ensuring appropriate collection and recycling infrastructure in all European countries. https://ceflex.eu/

A collection of moisturizing hand sanitizers that are available in three different formats. Florham Park, NJ – WWP Beauty, a global full-service supplier that provides future-focused solutions to the global beauty industry including a complete range of stock and custom packaging, formulation, accessories, design and engineering, has launched a Personal Protection line in response to the heightened demand for hygienic products brought on by the COVID-19 crisis. True to the company’s position as a comprehensive products and packaging provider, the collection is comprised of hand sanitizers that are ready-to-go and available in three formats: gel, wipes and spray. These three formats give brands more flexibility on incorporating a PPE product into their existing lineup. WWP’s Personal Protection line includes: Hand Sanitizer Spray – This innovative liquid spray hand sanitizer is housed in an aluminum bag-on-Valve component made with PCR content. Its soothing formula moisturizes the skin with glycerin and aloe vera, and kills up to 99.9% of most common germs and bacteria. This uniquely packaged product is currently available in 2.7oz and 5.5oz containers. Hand Sanitizing Wipes - An ultra-convenient way to reduce the spread of germs, especially in on-the-go scenarios where handwashing isn’t immediately possible. Unlike typical hand sanitizers, which can cause dry skin, the pre-moistened wipes feature a skin-nourishing formula infused with olive oil, glycerin and aloe leaf extract that effectively clean, moisturize and soothe dry hands. Currently available in 10 x 8cm or 20 x 15cm sheets in packs of 30 or 100. Gel Hand Sanitizer - Gel is the most common form of sanitizer, and what many consumers prefer to use. The company’s PPE Collection features two hydrating gel sanitizer formulas, one of which is made in China* and another that is made in the US. Both formulas are currently available in 2oz and 8oz flip top bottles, an 8oz and liter sized dip tube pump, and a gallon sized screw cap jug. “The new PPE collection showcases WWP Beauty’s ability to address sudden, dramatically heightened product demand while remaining true to our roots as a beauty company,” said Josh Kirschbaum, CEO. “We like to think of the new product line as personal protection meets personal care – with the end goal of making it easier than ever for a brand to add a PPE product to their line.” *Kills up to 99.9% of most common germs and bacteria. ### About WWP Beauty WWP LLC provides the cosmetics and personal care industries with a complete range of packaging components, custom and stock molding, and product development and sales. WWP also specializes in custom engineered solutions for a variety of unique product applications. WWP’s extensive product line includes a wide selection of innovative tube packaging options, jars, compacts and lotion bottles. The company provides everything from plastic mass-market. www.wwpinc.com Client: WWP Contact: Christopher Dale Turchette Agency (973) 227-8080 ext. 116 cdale@turchette.com Megan Gunn WWP (973) 805-6500 megan@wwpinc.com

Company’s Thermo Shield™ is a 100% recyclable wrap solution that exceeds proposed SAE G27 lithium battery packaging performance standards for air, land & sea. Waterbury, CT – PACT, LLC, an innovator of packaging and crating technologies, has joined the Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles (COSTHA), a not-for-profit industry association devoted to promoting dangerous goods transportation compliance both domestically and abroad. PACT’s acceptance to the organization comes following the successful launch of its Thermo Shield™, a paper-based, fire-resistant shipping wrap designed to prevent catastrophes caused by battery explosions during transport. Thermo Shield™ utilizes a revolutionary technology that actively and automatically cools the internal environment of a corrugated container. The 100% recyclable protective logistics product prevents damage to the outside shipping container, suppresses fumes or gasses from escaping, and limits external oxygen supply. The solution aligns with COSTHA’s mission of providing guidance and support for the shipping of potentially dangerous items. Among other services, the organization provides mission-critical regulatory information via code books (49 CFR, ADR, UN Orange Book, IATA, ICAO, IMDG), and other regulatory compliance tools. COSTHA also encourages shipping safety mentorship as part of quality personnel professional development and, through this enhanced instruction, heightened standards for handling and transporting hazardous materials. Comprising a lightweight pleated material with a non-toxic moisture vapor application that ensures the safety of lithium-ion products in transport, Thermo Shield™ can suppress thermal runaway and propagation at temperatures up to 800°C, and restrict the temperature outside the wrap itself to 80°C. In doing so, it addresses an important industry need: according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a lithium battery explosion occurs during shipping once every 10 days. Further, the majority of cells or battery packs are produced in Asia, leading to long transit times when shipping to the Western Hemisphere. COSTHA represents a wide variety of shippers, carriers, manufacturers, trade associations, training companies, and related businesses and associations. Its efforts include advocating for domestic and international regulatory harmonization, uniform enforcement, and the review and realignment of regulations based on risk during transport. It is this final criteria – risk during transport – in which Thermo Shield™ shines. The new solution is the only paper-based wrap solution that exceeds the proposed SAE G27 lithium battery packaging performance standards for safety in shipping via air, land and sea. The shipper also is lightweight and reusable, lending to cost efficiency both at initial purchase and during use. “Joining COSTHA ensures that PACT stays on the forefront of knowing and understanding all hazardous materials transportation compliance regulations.” said Rodger Mort, President of PACT, LLC. “It also allows us to offer our own insight regarding the role of innovation in improving transport safety.” For more information about Thermo Shield™, visit www.pactthermoshield.com. ### About PACT PACT is a US-based packaging and crating company providing complete off-the-shelf and custom solutions for the industrial, moving, shipping, and storage industries. With over 25 years of experience, PACT has designed such popular industry solutions as the J-Crate, Liftvan, and Pleatwrap. In order to meet the growing need for battery shipment safety, PACT used their expertise in shipping protection to develop the patented technology for Thermo Shield¯ fire suppressant wrap that consists of a lightweight pleated material with a non-toxic moisture vapor application that ensures the safety of lithium-ion products in transport by suppressing the fire and shielding the surrounding environment. For more information, visit www.pactthermoshield.com. client: PACT, LLC contact: Christopher Dale Turchette Advertising (973) 227-8080 cdale@turchette.com

Veteran pro Mike Barrett brings additional packaging & labeling proficiency as company continues facilities & personnel expansion. Lakewood, NJ – Luminer, a labeling solutions provider specializing in extended content labels (ECLs) for pharmaceutical ethical and OTC packaging, clinical trials and various other narrow web applications for the cosmetics, F&B and chemicals sectors, has hired Mike Barrett as it newest Sales Executive. Mr. Barrett brings a versatile sales background to the Luminer team, including several years in the packaging and labels sectors. Mr. Barrett’s wide-ranging purview in his new role reflects Luminer’s diverse portfolio of labeling solutions. His responsibilities include driving growth in Luminer’s legacy markets – most prominently extended content labels – as well as a brand-broadening expansion into new niches. Mr. Barrett also will help strengthen internal processes, including conducting in-depth market research and helping to incorporate streamlined customer relationship management platforms. Mr. Barrett joins the company amid a growth period: Earlier this year, Luminer incorporated a new state-of-the-art ECL production line at its primary manufacturing facility in Lakewood, NJ. Highlighted by a custom engineered modular printing, converting, onserting servo platform, the new infrastructure further increases Luminer’s already substantial capacity, and yields additional benefits like faster throughput speeds and heightened booklet placement precision. Notably, Luminer’s ECL business has seen a significant uptick given the sudden prioritization of drugs to combat coronavirus symptoms, as well as the search for an effective vaccine; here, the combination of small containers with extensive printing needs have made ECLs particularly sought-after. Before joining Luminer, Mr. Barrett held a sales role for labeling solutions provider The Kennedy Group. His other packaging-related experience includes stints with Vineland Packaging Corporation and Zacros America. Mr. Barrett also will help expand Luminer’s footprint in several other industries, including OTC pharma, food & beverage, cosmetics and chemicals applications. “Mike joins the team at an exciting time, on the heels of our recent manufacturing facility expansion and forward-looking infrastructure investment that has expanded both the company’s capabilities and overall capacity,” said Tom Spina, President & CEO of Luminer. “Given his track record in the packaging and labels sector, he will be a valuable asset as we continue to evolve along with the industries we serve.” Mr. Barrett earned a degree in Business Communications from West Virginia University. He resides in West Chester, Pennsylvania. # # # About Luminer Since 1989, Luminer has specialized in combining adhesive coating technology with narrow web flexographic printing and converting expertise. The company is a leader in several industry niches, chief among them extended content labels (ECLs) for clinical trial and other pharmaceutical applications. In addition, Luminer is a prominent provider of on-pack/in-pack promotional products, cosmetic and fragrance sampling devices and pressure-sensitive adhesive coated products. The company also serves the food & beverage and chemicals sector with a wide variety of labeling solutions. Located in Lakewood, NJ and Red Lion, PA, Luminer’s two facilities are each ISO 9001:2015 certified, operate under cGMP guidelines, and regularly undergo audits from high-profile pharmaceutical, cosmetics and health & beauty aid clients. For more information, call (732) 365-3673 or visit www.luminer.com. client: Luminer contact: Christopher Dale Turchette Agency (973) 227-8080, ext. 116 cdale@turchette.com Dan Goldstein Luminer (732) 886-6557, ext. 114 dgoldstein@luminer.com

As the nation continues its battle against Covid-19, together with the healthcare workers on the frontline, the pharma and medical device industries have been actively playing a crucial role and strengthening efforts to ensure best healthcare services and medical equipments. With India standing as the most prominent destination for medical tourism as well as a leading player in the global pharmaceuticals industry, demand for specialized, high-tech medical equipment is expected to surge. India’s response to the on-going pandemic through building a strong supply chain of test kits, ventilators among other innovative medical and diagnostics tools has shown the nation’s agility in scaling up manufacturing of indigenous products. The Indian medical device industry which is currently estimated at USD 11 billion is poised for significant growth in the next five years. However, it has been largely import-driven with 90% of sophisticated devices being imported from around the world. With the Prime Minister’s recent clarion call of “Atmanirbhar Bharat”, bolstering domestic manufacturing of medical devices will play a crucial role in empowering the country’s strong healthcare and medical devices industry in the post COVID-19 era. Taking further the objective to highlight growth opportunities and latest developments in this field, Messe Frankfurt India has announced the Medical Device Innovation Summit which will take place on 29 August 2020 through a live virtual session. Bringing together medical equipment suppliers, consultants, solution providers, hospitals & the medical fraternity on one platform, the webinar aims to enable the stakeholders to work closely together and identify new growth opportunities. While the over-arching theme will bring attention to Indian Medical Device Industry post COVID-19 and opportunities ahead, the sessions will highlight the rise of telehealth and other digital health platforms as well as cohesive strategies to realise universal health coverage. India is already the largest provider of generic drugs globally and while Indian pharmaceutical sector is expected to grow to USD 100 billion, the growth rate of India’s medical-device industry is expected to double the global industry growth rate to touch USD 25 billion by 2025. Messe Frankfurt India has been actively involved in tracking industry growth and addressing rising concerns on counterfeit products in the pharmaceutical industry through its Pharmasafe India conference and webinar series. With plans to launch the Medical Device Innovation Summit as a large-format Confex in 2021, Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member , Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd shared: “The Indian pharma industry has established a leadership position in the global pharmaceutical market. With the support of a robust domestic medical device industry, India can showcase strong competitiveness and gain a renewed focus towards the improvement of its health infrastructure. We hope the discussions can make way for identifying new opportunities and enabling access to safe and affordable healthcare in the country.” The summit has drawn strong support from Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AIMED), Association of Diagnostics Manufacturers of India (ADMI), Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone Limited (AMTZ), Digital Health India Association (DHAI). For more details, please visit www.in.messefrankfurt.com Background information on Messe Frankfurt Messe Frankfurt is the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds. With about 2,600 employees at 29 locations, the company generates annual sales of around €736 million. We have close ties with our industry sectors and serve our customers’ business interests efficiently within the framework of our Fairs & Events, Locations and Services business fields. One of the Group’s key USPs is its closely knit global sales network, which extends throughout the world. Our comprehensive range of services – both onsite and online – ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising and running their events. The wide range of services includes renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services. Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60 percent) and the State of Hesse (40 percent). For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com For more details, please contact: Ruhi Shaikh Head - PR & Corporate Communications Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt.Ltd. Tel.: +91 22 61 44-59 14 Mob: +91 8828396822 ruhi.shaikh@india.messefrankfurt.com www.in.messefrankfurt.com

How brand owners can communicate sustainability performance more effectively Information: AMSTERDAM (August 26, 2020) – A new White Paper from Trivium Packaging examines the role of traditional Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools, and argues the case for a more holistic approach that reveals the wider impact of packaging materials on the waste stream and shelf life. With origins in the 1960s, existing LCAs form the basis of international standards such as ISO 14040, and are especially valuable when assessing CO2 emissions. Some issues arise around the use of different tools and varying methods of calculation, but LCAs remain an important tool for brand owners seeking to measure sustainability performance and engage with consumers. There is room for improvement, and Jenny Wassenaar, VP Sustainability at Trivium, said that the new White Paper highlights how brand owners could take the next step and show that their packaging is truly sustainable: “Cradle-to-Gate, Cradle-to-Grave, and Circular LCAs have a role to play, but a more comprehensive Holistic Packaging Sustainability Assessment could give brand owners even more compelling sustainability credentials. Such an assessment would take into account all aspects relating to circularity such as recycled content, recycling rate, intrinsic yield, and substitution of primary resources.” Real-world performance of packaging materials varies widely. For example, 80% of metal is recycled in Europe, but only 41% of plastics. Jenny underlined that steel and aluminum perform also particularly well when a wider view of recycling is adopted: “Metal packaging is infinitely recyclable without a loss of quality or downcycling, and recycling aluminum saves 95% of the energy required for primary production. We know that packaging is a valuable communication channel for encouraging consumers to recycle waste, and prominent logos such as the ‘Metal Recycles Forever’ logo are part of this.” A Holistic Packaging Sustainability Assessment would also take into account the ability to protect products during transportation, and the expected shelf life, and how these factors impact expected food waste. The White Paper is available for download at TriviumPackaging.com Notes to Editor: Trivium Packaging is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable, metal packaging for the world’s leading brands. Trivium has more than 60 locations worldwide, employs close to 8,000 people with sales of $2.7bn. www.TriviumPackaging.com More information: Josephine ter Mors Head of Global Communications T: +31 570 682 000 E: jose.termors@triviumpackaging.com