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• March 2023 - 3A Composites Holding ag develops CRYLUXre and PERSPEXre are acrylic sheet materials that are made utilizing 100% reused methyl methacrylate (rMMA), obtained from PMMA scraps and waste. The rMMA is acquired from the depolymerization of acrylic sheets and fluid waste coming from our own creation. The material that has been recycled can be used again and again, saving raw materials and reducing waste.
• April 2022 - Epson showcased its new wide graphic printing solutions at ISA 2022. The company participated in ISA International Sign Expo in Atlanta. It revealed its latest advancements in comprehensive technology designed for the sign, graphics, and visual arts community, including Epson SureColor R-Series and V-Series. This allows businesses to drive their business, expand offerings and help improve revenue growth.

• September 2022 - Westrock Company acquired the HP PageWide T1190 inkjet digital press. The digital press will complement the company's existing offset litho, flexo preprint, flexo direct print, and sheet-fed digital printing operations across its corrugated box plants and specialty facilities.
• February 2022 - Smurfit Kappa completed a significant investment in its new Design2Market Factory unique facility, creating a fast and seamless development process from packaging design, which includes a digital printer and dies cutter, provides rapid prototyping for pilot production, industry-leading packaging performance analysis, and field lab facilities under one roof.

• June 2022: Toppan created a hologram that could respond to bright light by displaying text and images. This made verification easier for those who do not have specialized hardware or a QR code.
• May 2022: Siegwerk announced that its new UV offset ink for non-food paper and board applications, SICURA Litho Pack ECO, consists of more than 40% renewable and vegetable-based components. According to Siegwerk, the new UV offset ink series could have a higher share of bio-renewable content than average UV inks.

• March 2024: Sealed Air developed a new paper bottom web to meet the needs of food processors, retailers, and consumers looking to reduce plastic consumption and meet paper packaging demand. CRYOVAC’s new barrier formable paper, branded under Sealed Air, is made of 90% fibers certified by the FSC. According to SEE, this paper bottom web can reduce plastic by 77% when replacing PET/PE bottom web packaging.
• January 2024: The new product, Sunfeast Farmlite Digestive Biscuit Family pack in 100% outer paper packaging, was launched by ITC Sunfeast Farmlite, a range of healthy biscuits from ITC Foods. It is the first brand to embrace 100% outer paper packaging. Ergonomic design aspects have been carefully selected, making paper packaging consumer-friendly, visually attractive, and comfortable.

• January 2024 - Bank ABC (Arab Banking Corporation BSC) closed a EUR 24.9 million (USD 26.94 million) sustainability-linked credit facility for the Saudi Paper Manufacturing Company. The loan amount is planned to support SPM’s expansion plan by funding the procurement of state-of-the-art machinery from Toscotec, which will add efficiencies of scale and scope to SPM’s business.
• April 2023 - Hotpack, a UAE-based manufacturer and supplier of disposable packaging, launched a specialized food packaging program in Saudi Arabia, involving a SAR 1 billion (USD 266 million) investment. The initiative aims to manufacture environmentally friendly products, with the packaging unit dedicated to producing sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions.

• January 2024: Recircle Brands, a visionary company in the eco-friendly products sector, announced the launch of Bagups, a groundbreaking trash bag dispensing system. Its unique design ensures that a new bag is always ready for use, eliminating the inconvenience of traditional trash bag replacement. The product's environmental impact is significantly reduced by using biodegradable materials, minimizing plastic waste, and reducing the overall carbon footprint.

• February 2024: Amcor signed an agreement with Cadbury for the supply of 1,000 tons of post-consumer recycled plastic for the packaging of its core chocolate range, accelerating Cadbury's efforts to reduce its virgin plastic needs.
• February 2024: Mondi increased the production of its eco-friendly range of eco-friendly paper-based bags (EcoWicketBags). This helps align with the increasing demand for sustainable packaging within the HPC industry, especially for diapers and feminine hygiene products. Mondi is increasing the production of eco-friendly bags at its plant in Szada (Hungary) in order to take advantage of the group's integrated value chain, which includes in-house paper manufacturing, coating, and converting.

• February 2024 - Crawford Packaging announced a partnership and distribution agreement in Central Mexico with StePacPPC, one of the global leaders in Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) solutions for the shelf life extension of fresh produce. StePacPPC’s products are changing fresh produce packaging by naturally altering gas composition and controlling moisture within the packaging, creating an environment that extends the produce shelf life, preserves freshness, and reduces spoilage in the supply chain.

• March 2023 - 3A Composites Holding ag develops CRYLUXre and PERSPEXre are acrylic sheet materials that are made utilizing 100% reused methyl methacrylate (rMMA), obtained from PMMA scraps and waste. The rMMA is acquired from the depolymerization of acrylic sheets and fluid waste coming from our own creation. The material that has been recycled can be used again and again, saving raw materials and reducing waste.
• April 2022 - Epson showcased its new wide graphic printing solutions at ISA 2022. The company participated in ISA International Sign Expo in Atlanta. It revealed its latest advancements in comprehensive technology designed for the sign, graphics, and visual arts community, including Epson SureColor R-Series and V-Series. This allows businesses to drive their business, expand offerings and help improve revenue growth.

• April 2023: TruArcPartners, a private equity fund, invested in Trademark Cosmetics (TCI) to pursue continuous expansion and support brand partner success through organic initiatives and strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A). TCI's formulation and production capabilities and strong customer-service focus proved important in its growth and will be the primary driver for future progress and expansion.
• February 2023: BASF created healthy beauty through R&D innovation and sustainable lifestyles. Themed around "Sustainable technology perfects healthy beauty," BASF showcased its innovative personal care solutions at the "2023 Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients" (PCHi). Apart from sunscreen, cleansing, and skincare products that mark the defining feature of BASF, new arrivals, Postbiolift, and Phytocine,- impress visitors at the trade show. BASF relies on an extensive network of contracted services to manufacture its chemicals. It is committed to building lasting relationships with companies that share its commitment to safety, sustainability, and lean manufacturing.