Industry News Editor’s Note Happy New Year! Hello wonderful readers and


welcome to the first issue of 2019, which is, of course, fit to bursting with packaging trends, innovative ideas and terrific technology, as well as all the news and know-how you need to get you going.


We’ve got in-depth features on all things converting including the latest in labelling solutions and a bumper sized collection of articles on sustainable converting. It’s good to see the industry leaders taking charge when it comes to


climate change and environmental concerns, and trying new ways of working. This industry can be a positive force for renewable improvements and really influence others but we have to be willing to commit. Sustainability may not always be the cheapest option, but should that really be our only consideration, espeically when the UN has given us a 12 year timeframe to radically switch up systems for any actual improvements to the state of our planet. As ever, I believe new technology will lead us to solutions yet unheard of, and I champion the smart minds working towards that goal. For now, I hope your year starts splendidly, and that you are successful in all your endeavours.


Niamh Marriott Editor nmarriott@datateam.co.uk


British Coatings Federation


announces industry awards wins The winners of the ninth British Coatings Federation (BCF) Awards 2018 were announced on 15 November at the annual BCF Awards in Cheshire, across seven categories showcasing brilliance in the coatings industry in front of a sold-out crowd. The 2018 Awards continued to celebrate talent in the coatings industry and with a spotlight on sustainability, the Sustainable Innovation Award was presented to AkzoNobel/Dulux for the second year. Tom Bowtell, BCF chief executive said, “At a potentially confusing and disruptive time for our industry with Brexit on the horizon, it’s wonderful for us to come together and celebrate all that’s great in coatings.”


RPC BPI PROTEC HAVE PACKAGING WASTE (SHRINK) WRAPPED


Sustainable Innovation Award – Sponsored by Tradebe Winner - AkzoNobel Decorative Paints Customer Service Award – Sponsored by HermexFX Winner - Dulux Decorator Centre (AkzoNobel) Excellence in Training Award - Sponsored by Cogent Skills Winner - Crown Paints Young Leader of the Year Award - Sponsored by Fenton Packaging Winner - AkzoNobel - Kirsty Woodbine Corporate Social Responsibility Award – Sponsored by Merck Winners – PPG & Seagulls Re-use Paints Student of the Year Award – Sponsored by Synthomer Winner - Kieran Parker, Whitford Coatings Care Progress Award Winner - Firwood Paints (Trimite Global Coatings), Bolton Coatings Care Overall Best Performer Award – Sponsored by PRA Winner - Pulse Printing Products, Wick


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RPC bpi protec’s new X-EnviroShrink contains 30 per cent post-consumer recyclate (PCR) as well as being 100 per cent recyclable itself, making it fully in line with the latest government proposals for plastic packaging and one of the most sustainable solutions for the collation and multi-packing of goods. Using the Sustane recycled polymer from RPC bpi recycled products, its ultra-low carbon footprint enables X-EnviroShrink to set a new standard in shrink film technology, combining recycled content with the full recyclability.


Mohawk expands Greycon’s business model


Mohawk has appointed Greycon to roll out opt-Studio to its envelope and substrate converting business. Greycon’s solution was first implemented in Mohawk’s paper manufacturing and converting operations in 1996 and this roll out includes the opt-Studio ATP/CTP (Available to Promise/Capacity to Promise) module to improve customer service levels and on-time delivery. Mohawk, a fourth generation, family-owned business, makes fine papers and envelopes for the professional design and print communities. Products are developed to support the full range of printing platforms – from letterpress to offset to toner and ink jet.


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