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city’s iconic Olympia, for the seventh edition of the show. The two-day event, which takes place on September 14-15, is the capital’s only packaging show and the UK’s only event for branded, inspirational and luxury packaging, attracting over 4,000 business professionals, year on year. Gerry Sherwood, event director for the
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ackaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London 2016 returns to the
Easyfairs’ Packaging Portfolio, commented: “Each year we strive to improve the show, keeping it at the forefront of the latest packaging trends and movements. With this in mind, we have set up our own Ambassadors Group, which features leading names from some of the biggest brands and retailers across the UK. The idea behind this focus group is to hear what issues the industry is facing and what we can expect over the next 12 months, which will then be reflected throughout the show. We have always listened to our audience, but this Ambassadors Group takes it one stage further, ensuring we are at the very cutting edge of all things packaging, and allowing
our visitors the most rounded and innovative show possible. “From our first Ambassadors meeting, held at the Waldorf Hilton in April, we discovered that inclusivity, intelligent packaging, MOQs, flexible manufacturers, debunking circular economy myths, branding and design are the burning industry issues that need to be addressed. The information gathered will now be recycled back into the show, through new suppliers, technologies, cutting-edge show features and improved networking abilities, reafirming the shows position as the must attend show of the year.” Top industry suppliers will be at the event,
showcasing the latest in luxury, branded and inspirational packaging. The professionals in attendance will also be able to attend a series of highly practical seminars, conferences and debates. Launching at this year’s show will be a
brand new free-to-attend conference, run in partnership with a major international name, dedicated to the package design industry. By popular demand, The Great Innovation Debate, Starpack Awards and The Innovation Wall will all be returning. Visitors will also be able to get one-to-one
personalised advice on any aspect of their packaging from expert professionals at the Packaging Consultancy Clinic. The show will also boast an array of free-to-attend Learnshops. Last year companies included Müller, Webb deVlam London, Marks & Spencer and Liberty.
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Flint Group announces acquisition of American Inks and Coatings
long-range strategy to grow in key segments around the world. The acquisition combines two well-established suppliers of inks and coatings to the
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North American packaging industry, creating a strategic position for Flint Group in the paper and board packaging segment and an enhanced position in the flexible packaging segment. Flint Group will extend its reach and expand its product portfolio, strengthening its overall support of packaging printers in the North America region. Doug Aldred, president of Flint Group packaging and narrow web, said: “The
investment by Flint Group is confirmation of its strategy and commitment to strengthen our foundation in paper and board and flexible packaging – both of which are key print segments for the company. “By combining the technical innovations and product expertise of both Flint Group and
AIC, we provide packaging printers in North America with a customer-focused inks and coatings supplier who can provide the best overall solutions.” The transaction should be completed later this year. This news comes after Flint Group’s other acquisitions, most recently of Advanced Color Systems, also in North America. At the end of last year, the company announced the major takeover of Xeikon.
lint Group has announced its acquisition of American Inks and Coatings (AIC) based in Arkansas, USA. This investment is an important part of the Group’s
Sharon Xiao receiving the 2015 GoldenBee CSR China Honour Roll Award in Beijing
UPM Raflatac's Label Life concept recognised with award in China
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PM Raflatac has received the prestigious 2015 GoldenBee Corporate Social Responsibility
China Honour Roll Award - as the only company in the label industry - in recognition of its commitment to sustainability, and particularly its Label Life concept. Covering nine different award categories, the GoldenBee awards are given to companies who are at the forefront of sustainable business development in China. UPM Raflatac has been awarded with ‘The Customer Focus Award’ due to its alignment with the concept of responsible competitiveness promoted by GoldenBee CSR Consulting. Based on the most comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) in the industry, UPM Raflatac’s Label Life tool delivers reliable and easy-to- understand information to help label printers and end-users make sustainable choices. The Label Life concept was first launched in Europe in 2013 and has since expanded to other markets. In 2015, it was introduced to Chinese customers and brand owners. “Our holistic approach to sustainability is at the
heart of our global Label Life concept,” said Kaisa Vainikka, global sustainability manager for UPM Raflatac. “The Label Life tool helps our customers understand the environmental performance of our label products during their entire life cycle in terms of carbon, water and energy, and the end-of-life impacts of liner recycling.” Sharon Xiao, sustainability manager, UPM Raflatac
Greater China, added: “Over the past decade, we have seen the vibrant development of CSR in China. We are delighted that our efforts are recognised by the GoldenBee CSR China Honour Roll in this. We will continue to work with customers and end-users to help them make sustainable choices.” These awards were presented at the 11th
International CSR Forum in Beijing, China on June 7. Hosted by the Chinese financial journal, China WTO Tribune, the GoldenBee CSR China Honour Roll has been published since 2008 and supported by more than 2,500 companies since its launch.
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