SGP Patron ECOR helps retail design push innovation in sustainability by incorporating earth-friendly, circular construction

SGPECOR and EYELEVEL recently formed a strategic partnership around their shared vision to co-create circular retail environment solutions, and the first results of the cooperation have been facilitated by Ventura, CA-based outdoor retailer and environmental champion, Patagonia.

Green Umbrella`s Ryan Mooney-Bullock to keynote SGP Community Day 2018 conference in Cincinnati Ohio

Ryan Mooney-Bullock, Green Umbrella Executive Director.The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers, has announced Ryan Mooney-Bullock, Executive Director of Green Umbrella, as its 2018 Community Day keynote speaker.

ŠKODA AUTO uses Omron’s fully autonomous transport robot at Vrchlabí plant

ŠKODA AUTO uses Omron’s fully autonomous transport robot at Vrchlabí plant. 
(Photos: Omron, PR056)The autonomous robot contributes to the continuous improvement of work safety in Vrchlabí and helps to minimise work risks. It recognises people crossing its path as well as other vehicles and stationary obstacles.

Archroma reinforces its strength management solutions dedicated to packaging and tissue paper with Cartastrength® DST.03

Archroma reinforces its strength management solutions dedicated to packaging and tissue paper with Cartastrength® DST.03. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced the introduction of its new Cartastrength® DST.03 for stronger packaging and tissue papers and improved stickies management during the production process.

PVF self-laminating labels from TE Connectivity for extreme conditions in aerospace and defense

PVF self-laminating labels from TE Connectivity for extreme conditions in aerospace and defense. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR320)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, presents its PVF self-laminating labels for aerospace and defense. The PVF labels can be used in a wide variety of applications where there is exposure to extreme temperatures. They operate between minus 40 degrees Celsius and 107 degrees C, which makes them ideal for identification of wire and cable in environments where temperatures fluctuate widely such as during flights.

Avery Dennison wins Labelexpo 2018 Sustainability Award

Avery Dennison wins Labelexpo 2018 Sustainability Award.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR406)Avery Dennison is excited to announce winning the 2018 Sustainability Award for its new Sustainability Procurement Program at the Label Industry Global Awards ceremony last night in Rosemont, Illinois.

Ascend to showcase new Vydyne® PA66 grade for automotive and European compounding at Fakuma 2018

AscendAscend Performance Materials, the world’s largest fully integrated producer of polyamide 6,6 resin, will showcase a new grade of its Vydyne® PA66 designed for automotive lightweighting at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen, Germany, from October 16 to 20, 2018. The new grade, Vydyne R433H, is designed to reinforce down-gauged steel and aluminum used in vehicle body in white (BIW) structures, helping reduce weight without sacrificing safety or comfort.

Global specialty chemicals leader Perstorp announces new investors to accelerate the next stage of growth

PerstorpPAI Partners today announces the transfer of their interest in Perstorp, a global leader in specialty chemicals, from PAI Europe IV to a new fund managed by PAI Partners and backed by Landmark Partners and other co-investors. As a part of the deal, the investors of the new fund have agreed to commit c. EUR 130 million for investment activities to further advance Perstorp’s growth strategy. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.