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Huge success with the new TUBESCAN eagle view UV BST eltromat and Nyquist Systems has shown during Labelexpo 2015 in Brussels the new combined 100% print inspection system for UV and standard print. The new TUBESCAN eagle view version is a combination of 100% print inspection and web viewing. Beside the entire web width inspection (100%) a separate camera is traversing. This camera enables the operator to zoom areas of high interest like register marks or color marks. Another mile stone of the TUBESCAN eagle view is the parallel print inspection capability of UV ink in cooperation with the viewing camera for standard print under white illumination. Nyquist Systems made it possible by using the 100% inspection cameras for the UV inspection and the traversing camera for the white light viewing. A patented algorithm controls the flashes for the UV and white light LEDs. “Amazing” that was it what security, pharmaceutical and consumer label printers said after they have seen the new TUBESCAN eagle view UV. The small and compact size of the TUBESCAN makes it easy to integrate it in nearly all printing presses, slitters and converting machines. With a height of only 302mm from web surface to the top of the TUBESCAN housing it fits in all machines. And this is the size for all web widths, doesn’t matter if it is a 10”, 13”, 17”, 22” or 50inch machine. The height stays at 305mm. With the TUBESCAN eagle view system, Nyquist Systems together with his distribution partner BST eltromat set new standards in the field of 100% print inspection. Were the versions TUBESCAN digital strobe for detecting missing labels and unremoved matrix and the digital strobe++ for detecting relevant print defects already leading the way for costeffective 100% inspection, so the TUBESCAN eagle view now opens with the combination of 100% print inspection and web monitoring a completely new chapter for the label printing market.

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Harley Frank, President, with Mike Kauffman, VicePresident of Sales, at PACK EXPO 2012. Chicago's McCormick Place was the setting for PACK EXPO 2012; October 2830. The event being the world's largest packaging and processing show attended by more than 46,000 Related articles and information

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people with 1,800 exhibitors from around the globe! This year, Admiral dispatched four members of our team to attend the show. It was an excellent opportunity to meet and greet our attending customers, existing and potential new suppliers and ol' industry friends all in one place, under one VERY large roof. It was an amazing experience to see how new technology in packaging and related handling equipment is evolving. Moreover, it gave us the opportunity to sharpen our knowledge on trending packaging ideas, meet and interact with a wide variety of equipment specialists, and broaden Admiral Packaging's industry exposure through networking at various key booths. The show however, was not without a little drama! Super storm Sandy colliding with a Nor'easter soured our return travel plans...And, with all of us being absent from the entire weather eventit brought on a little anxiety for the safety and well being of our family and friends at home. Fortunately though we all made it home uneventfully on a nonstop flight back to Providence; the third plane to arrive after the airport was opened. Great job goes out to Harley for rebooking our new itinerary at 3 o'clock in the morning!! Jay Riessen, Salesman

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Alliance Rubber Adds New Product to Walmart Shelves HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (April 30, 2015)— Although it is often associated with hippies and counterculture, tiedye is also among the biggest trends of fashion’s resort 2015 season – meaning that consumers will continue to find it everywhere this spring. And now, fashionistas can create tiedye styles at home for a fraction of the cost with Alliance Rubber tiedye bands hitting Walmart stores this spring. The bands will be in participating Walmart stores across the country in April, in assorted bags of blue, green, purple and pink bands. From Tshirts and scarves to dresses, socks and shoes – if you can wrap bands around it, you can tiedye it. As part of Walmart’s commitment to invest in products that support American jobs, Alliance Rubber will manufacture the tiedye bands at its plant in Hot Springs, Ark.

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“Promoting American manufacturing has long been one of Alliance Rubber’s missions,” says strategic marketing manager Jason Risner.“We are proud to support Walmart’s commitment to American manufacturing and American jobs.” Alliance has previously supplied its Standard Advantage Rubber Bands to the retailer. Alliance was among the 500 U.S.based suppliers invited to pitch their products at Walmart’s first Open Call event in July 2014. The rubber band manufacturer was also part of the 2014 U.S. Manufacturing Summit in August with government leaders, suppliers and Walmart executives. Alliance Rubber, a leading global supplier of rubber bands, office and packaging supplies, has been making rubber bands since 1923. The current CEO, Bonnie Swayze, is a secondgeneration family owner, overseeing 2,200 skus of products sold through dealers in 55 countries. Named a top American manufacturer by Made in the USA Foundation and Made Movement, Alliance Rubber’s “Make It In America Pledge” encourages individuals to make an effort to spend more on Americanmade products. By spending just $1 a day on Americanmade items it is possible to create one million new American jobs. American Profile and Spirit magazines have recognized Alliance as a top U.S. manufacturer. ABC World News recently featured its Eraselet product, and the company received the 2013 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade. In 2013 Alliance was also one of two recipients of Top American Manufacturer honors in the Office Supplies category by Made in the USA Foundation and Made Movement. Visit Alliance Rubber’s blog, http://www.rubberband.com/newaevents/ourblogbandology.html , for more creative household uses for the seemingly simple rubber band. About Alliance Rubber Company Since 1923, Alliance Rubber Company has been dedicated to “Holding Your World Together.” The company has grown into a global leader with more than 2,200 skus of mailing, shipping, office and packaging products sold through dealers in 55 countries. Under the current leadership of President Bonnie Swayze, Alliance continues its long history of innovation. Pioneering the women’s entrance into the boardroom, Swayze was the first female board member of the Wholesale Stationers Association and has served on the WBENC board and other HUB organizations.

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American Packaging Corporation Achieves GFSI Certification With Zero NonConformances

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ROCHESTER, NY – July 6, 2015 – American Packaging Corporation Flexographic Printing & Laminating Center of Converting Excellence located in Story City, IA has completed its GFSI certification audit with zero nonconformances. For certification, the auditor conducted employee interviews, accessed programs and practices, examined records to ensure APC is meeting the standard requirements and inspected the facility for overall cleanliness. Customers now require certification to a globally recognized food safety system. The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognizes a handful of standards which meet Food Safety worldwide. Two of APC’s Centers of Excellence located in WI and NY previously achieved SQF Level 2 certification and with this recent audit its third Center located in IA obtained FSSC 22000 certification. “Having zero nonconformances is truly an outstanding accomplishment and reflects the pride we take in our work, our passion of excellence and our commitment to remain a top flexible packaging manufacturer in the industry” said Peter B. Schottland, President and Chief Executive Officer. American Packaging Corporation is a packaging solution focused company that is innovative, quality driven and financially strong. The company is a privately held converter specializing in 10color High Definition Flexographic printing, 10color Rotogravure printing, multiply Extrusion, CoExtrusion and Adhesive lamination of film, paper and foil. American Packaging Corporation ISO 9001:2008 / ISO 14001;2004 / GFSI Certified Corporate Headquarters – 777 Driving Park,

American Packaging Breaks Ground on New Expansion with Safety Programs in Place American Packaging Corporation in Story City has broken ground on its $44.3 million dollar expansion that will create an additional 94 new jobs. The company, which began operations in Story City in 1989, has been one of the community’s major employers, as well as a prominent economic anchor and community partner for many years. The ground breaking ceremony was held Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Construction of the new expansion is expected to be completed by September 2016. American Packaging partnered with Iowa OSHA Consultation and Master Builders of Iowa by enrolling in a new safety program called WORKSAFE. The program is designed to assist construction projects to be safety proactive. Goals of the program are to encourage jobsite planning surveys to prevent hazards, engage stakeholders in safe work behavior and formalized safety training.

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The WORKSAFE program is a first of its kind in the nation designed to promote and recognize best practices in jobsite safety preplanning, training and consultation. APC’s Safety Coordinator and the management team have committed to this process early on and feel confident safety will remain a strong focus throughout the project with employees and contractors. “The WORKSAFE program will assist in ensuring all workers remain safe and that our employees and assets are protected while construction is going on,” said Tom Ringelstetter, Corp. HSE Director for American Packaging Corporation. The Story City location has been an OSHA VPP STAR Worksite since 2009. STAR status is the highest VPP designation awarded by OSHA and indicates a facility has achieved injury and illness rates below its industry national average, and demonstrated to OSHA that its safety and health management systems are exemplary. STAR participants commit to a process of continuous safety improvements that will lead to an even safer work environment. American Packaging Corporation is a packaging solution focused company that is innovative, quality driven and financially strong. The company is a privately held converter specializing in 10color High Definition Flexographic printing, 10color Rotogravure printing, multiply Extrusion, CoExtrusion and Adhesive lamination of film, paper and foil. The company has three nonunion manufacturing Centers of Converting Excellence and a Packaging Innovation Center to effectively support several industries including dry foods, seasoning and mixes, coffee and tea, refrigerated dairy and fresh produce, frozen products, confectionary, medical, personal care, nutraceutical, hard to hold products, liquids, and other specialty items. American Packaging Corporation ISO 9001:2008 / ISO 14001:2004 / GFSI Certified Corporate Headquarters – 777 Driving Park Avenue

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Smoothie Fixins’ Now Available Online! Aurora is proud to introduce a new line of all natural products that blend right into your smoothie for an added boost of fiber, protein, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals! We are offering a variety of blends and standalone items to choose from including: Antioxidant Blast, Life Essentials and Bare Basics as well as individual items like Chia Seeds, Flax Seeds, Diced Figs, Honey Almonds and more. They contain no powders… just wholesome, superior quality ingredients that make your smoothie super delicious! Click here to go to the Store Smoothies section and check out all the current selections. Here is some info on the different blends we are offering: Antioxidant Blast Dried Blueberries, Raisins, Dates, Flax, Pomegranate Arils • Blueberries are high in potassium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and phytonutrients • This mix packs a heavy antioxidant punch, comprised of 4 antioxidant active fruits and berries Related articles and information

• Deliciously fruity mix that is high in fiber Bare Basics Oats, Raisins, Dates, Walnuts, Sesame Seeds • Oats contain more soluble fiber than other grains, leading to slower digestion, increased satiety and suppression of appetite • Sesame seeds also contain phytosterols, associated with cholesterollowering properties • Contains the highest % protein of the product line! Life Essentials Honey Sliced Almonds, Dates, Dark Chocolate, Oats, Dried Blueberries, Flax, Chia • Chia is one of the best sources of fiber, which aids digestion and helps curb appetite • Oats contain high amounts of many vitamins and minerals, such as manganese, phosphorus, copper, Bvitamins, iron, selenium, magnesium and zinc. • Flax Seeds are high in Omega – 3s, reducing bad cholesterol and boosting good cholesterol. Nutty Oat Oats, Honey Sliced Almonds, Dark Chocolate, Flax • Contains Dark Organic Chocolate which has one of the highest ranking overall antioxidant profiles • Organic Dates are a natural sweetener with a low glycemic index and are high in vitamins and minerals • Almonds are rich in dietary fiber, B vitamins, essential minerals and monounsaturated fat, one of the two fats which potentially may lower LDL cholesterol. Wholesome Medley Honey Sliced Almonds, Raisins, Pepitas, Dried Blueberries, Flax, Sunflower Seeds, Pomegranate Arils • Jack of all trades, this mix has a broad antioxidant, protein, and full spectrum micronutrient profile • Colorful and visually vibrant mix • Also contains sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds, which are high in protein, and selenium: a mineral utilized by your immune system

New Aurora Trial Mixes Offer Nutritious and Delicious Snack Options Trail mix is the perfect, healthy snack for families on the go, after a workout, on weekend hikes and during the game! It’s portable, lightweight and provides a wide range of health benefits. Aurora Natural is proud to introduce a new line of specialty trail mixes that satisfy your hunger and your taste buds. Deliciously rich and flavorful selections packed with nutritious, 100% all natural ingredients. These tasty combinations include nuts, seeds, dried fruit and grains that add protein and fiber to your diet and boost energy. The mixes also offer savory and sweet elements such as Organic Coconut, Curry Spice, Chesapeake Style Seasoning and Omega 3 Cranberries. “Offering healthy snack options are key to providing good nutrition and supporting healthier eating habits”, said Stephanie Blackwell founder of Aurora Products. We care very deeply in helping consumers live a Related articles and information

healthier lifestyle and want to provide beneficial options for their busy lives. Our products help prevent heart disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity.” The Aurora Natural Specialty Trail Mix line includes Organic Nuts n’ Berries, Captains Tavern Mix, Bombay Mix and 5K Omega Mix. ● Organics Nuts n’ Berries – contains organic roasted cashews, organic raisins, organic dried cranberries, organic roasted, salted peanuts and organic pepitas ● Captains Tavern Mix – contains dry roasted cashews with old bay seasoning flavor, honey roasted sesame sticks, toasted corn snacks and edamame beans ● Bombay Mix – contains curry cashews, cranberries, pepitas, peanuts and organic coconut sugar glazed coconut chips ● 5K Omega Mix – contains cranberries, pepitas, almonds, cashews, walnuts and pistachio meat

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Automated Packaging Systems Introduces Extra Wide Mail Order Fulfillment Bag Packaging System STREETSBORO, OH – Automated Packaging Systems, the world leader in highreliability bag packaging systems, has introduced its newest and most advanced bag packaging system – the Autobag® 850S™ Mail Order Fulfillment Bagger. The Autobag 850S combines stateoftheart engineering and superior ergonomics to create a mail order fulfillment system with a small footprint that is easy to use and inherently safe. The Autobag 850S runs mail bags up to 22 inches wide – two inches wider than any other fulfillment bagger on the market today. Innovative bag opening technology grabs and securely grips the bag in loadready position, creating a passthrough up to 11 in. x 11 in., making it ideal for bulky or multiitem orders. This arrangement also enables the use of a smaller, more completely filled bag to reduce material costs. Gone are the bulky guards and awkward safety switches that are part of traditional packaging machines, replaced by a wide open loading area with pressure sensors that instantly pause the closing and sealing process if anything touches the bag loading mechanism. This unobstructed access improves productivity for faster operator throughput and more comfortable working conditions. An AutoTouch™ control screen provides Related articles and information

quick access to job setup parameters, onboard diagnostics, data retrieval, performance monitoring, and a help system with operator tutorials. “The ergonomic design and engineering technology of this new system will revolutionize how bag packaging systems are used to improve productivity and accuracy of mail order fulfillment operations,” says Chris Rempe, Director of Product Management. “The entire system has been designed to improve operator efficiencies with several builtin functions that increase total system throughput.” A compact thermal transfer imprinter is positioned directly over the next bag to be loaded, applying shipping labels, graphics, barcodes and text directly on the bag, eliminating the cost of printing and affixing separate shipping labels. The Autobag 850S fully integrates with warehouse management systems for fast and accurate mail order fulfillment packing and shipping. Bag size changeovers are easily accomplished in less than five minutes with simplified threading and a new tension control system that automatically centers and monitors the film throughout the bagging process. A modular bag storage shelf built into the bagger conveniently supports genuine Autobag preopened baginbox materials. Mail order fulfillment and shipping applications that can benefit from this next generation bag packaging technology include apparel, sporting goods, shoes, fashion accessories, automotive parts, hardware and plumbing accessories, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and a wide range of internetbased products in medium to large volumes. About Automated Packaging Systems Automated Packaging Systems has been designing and manufacturing original Autobag® , AirPouch® and ® SidePouch systems and products for over 50 years. With more than 30,000 packaging systems in operation and a worldwide service organization, Automated Packaging Systems has the experience and support to deliver the ultimate in customer satisfaction. Automated Packaging Systems offers a complete line of baggers, voidfill and protective packaging systems, thermal transfer imprinters, counters, scales, and specialty packaging materials. Complete information is available at the company’s website.

Automated Packaging Systems Introduces ExtraWide, Feature Loaded Breakthrough in Mail Order Fulfillment Bag Packaging Automated Packaging Systems, the world leader in highreliability bag packaging systems, is proud to introduce its newest and most advanced bag packaging system – the Autobag® 850S™ Mail Order Fulfillment Bagger. The Autobag 850S marries stateoftheart engineering Related articles and information

and superior ergonomics to create a mail order fulfillment system with a small footprint that is easy to use and inherently safe. The Autobag 850S runs mail bags up to 22 inches wide – two inches wider than any other fulfillment bagger on the market today. Innovative bag opening technology grabs and securely grips the bag in loadready position, creating a passthrough up to 11 in. x 11 in., making it ideal for bulky or multiitem orders. This arrangement also enables the use of a smaller, more completely filled bag to reduce material costs. Gone are the bulky guards and awkward safety switches that are part of traditional packaging machines, replaced by a wide open loading area with pressure sensors that instantly pause the closing and sealing process if anything touches the bag loading mechanism. This unobstructed access improves productivity for faster operator throughput and more comfortable working conditions. An AutoTouch™ control screen provides quick access to job setup parameters, onboard diagnostics, data retrieval, performance monitoring, and a help system with operator tutorials. “The ergonomic design and engineering technology of this new system will revolutionize how bag packaging systems are used to improve productivity and accuracy of mail order fulfillment operations,” says Chris Rempe, Director of Product Management. “The entire system has been designed to improve operator efficiencies with several builtin functions that increase total system throughput.” A compact thermal transfer imprinter is positioned in line with the next bag to be loaded and prints high resolution graphics, text, bar codes, and personalized data directly onto the bag, eliminating the cost of printing and affixing separate shipping labels. The Autobag 850S fully integrates with customer databases for personalized 1:1 mail order fulfillment packing and shipping. Bag size changeovers are easily accomplished in less than five minutes with simplified threading and a new tension control system that automatically centers and monitors the film throughout the bagging process. A modular bag storage shelf built into the bagger conveniently supports genuine Autobag preopened baginbox materials. Related articles and information

Mail order fulfillment and shipping applications that can benefit from this next generation bag packaging technology include apparel, sporting goods, shoes, fashion accessories, automotive parts, hardware and plumbing accessories, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and a wide range of internetbased products in medium to large volumes. About Automated Packaging Systems Automated Packaging Systems has been designing and manufacturing original Autobag®, AirPouch® and SidePouch® systems and products for 50 years. With more than 30,000 packaging systems in operation and a worldwide service organization, Automated Packaging Systems has the experience and support to deliver the ultimate in customer satisfaction. Automated Packaging Systems offers a complete line of baggers, voidfill and protective packaging systems, thermal transfer imprinters, counters, scales, and specialty packaging materials. Complete information is available at the company’s http://www.dispersionspigments.basf.us/p02/USWebInternet/pigments/en_GB/content/microsit es/pigmentsdispersions/newsroom/index

BASF to exit dimer and polyamide resin business due to North American market decline ● BASF will close dimer and resin unit at Kankakee, Illinois production site ● The Care Chemicals and Nutrition and Health Divisions will continue to operate the Kankakee site CHARLOTTE, NC, July 30, 2015 BASF today announced plans to exit the dimer and polyamide resin business due to the North American market decline over the past 15 years driven by excess market capacity and a decline in key markets including printing. The decision will result in the closure of the dimer and resin production unit at BASF’s Kankakee, Illinois, location. BASF will work with customers directly on exit stock materials and support the transition to new suppliers through the end of 2015. BASF is also evaluating the sale of intellectual property associated with the dimer and polyamide resin business. Trade names of products manufactured at Kankakee include Empol®, Genamid®, Versadyme®, Versamid®, Versamine® and Versacure®.

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“This decision has been difficult because it impacts employees in Kankakee and our dimer and polyamide customers,” said Gerry Podesta, Senior Vice President for Dispersions and Pigments in North America. “We will take steps to ensure a smooth transition for customers and provide support to employees during this time.” BASF will continue to operate the Kankakee site which supplies customers with products for the Nutrition and Health and Care Chemicals Divisions of the company. Approximately 50 positions – both manufacturing and commercial roles – will be affected. BASF currently has more than 200 employees and contractors working in Kankakee. The site joined BASF Corporation with the acquisition of Cognis in 2010 and has been manufacturing products since 1948. Empol, Genamid, Versadyme, Versamid, Versamine and Versacure are registered trademarks of BASF SE. About BASF’s Dispersions & Pigments Division in North America BASF’s Dispersions & Pigments Division in North America offers a comprehensive portfolio of resins, binders, latex, pigments and effect pigments, colorants, and systems to meet specific application needs for the coatings, construction, printing and packaging, plastics and paper markets. Our innovative products also help manufacturers in the adhesives, nonwovens and fiber bonding industries meet functional and performance demands. Key product areas of formulation additives, rheology modifiers, light stabilizers, photoinitiators, and antioxidants significantly enhance the BASF product portfolio for these markets. For more information about BASF’s Dispersions & Pigments Division, visit www.basf.us/dpsolutions . About BASF BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 17,000 employees in North America, and had sales of $20.6 billion in 2014. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us . At BASF, we create chemistry – and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world’s leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of over €74 billion in 2014 and around 113,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the

BASF to set up new global business unit combining all pigments activities ●

BASF intends to establish separate legal entities for the pigments business

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● New organization enables the business to better adapt to the challenges in the pigments industry Hong Kong, China / Ludwigshafen, Germany – July 22, 2015 – BASF will form a global business unit (GBU) combining all of its pigments activities effective January 2016. In the second half of 2016, BASF intends to carve out its pigments business and establish separate legal entities. With sales of about €1 billion in 2014 and 2,500 employees globally, BASF holds a leading position in the pigments market, offering the broadest portfolio of products and technology. The new GBU will likely be headquartered in the Ludwigshafen area. All employees who are dedicated to the pigments business will be transferred to the new GBU. “We have achieved and maintained a leading position in the pigments market through acquisitions and a series of successful restructuring measures. The new global business unit will fully concentrate on the pigments business and thus be even more focused on supporting the needs of our pigments customers,” said Dr. Markus Kramer, President of BASF’s Dispersions & Pigments division. Dr. Alexander Haunschild, Senior Vice President of the regional business unit Pigments and Resins Europe and appointed head of the GBU, stated: “By creating an organization fully dedicated to pigments, we will adapt better to the challenges in the pigments industry. Our customers will benefit from tailored services and higher responsiveness.” BASF’s pigments business serves a variety of industries including paints & coatings, printing & packaging and plastics. The portfolio comprises of color pigments such as phthalocyanines, high performance pigments, azo pigments, effect pigments, inorganic pigments, dyes and pigment preparations. About BASF’s Dispersions & Pigments division The Dispersions & Pigments division of BASF develops, produces and markets a range of highquality pigments, resins, additives and polymer dispersions worldwide. These raw materials are used in formulations for coatings and paints, printing and packaging products, construction chemicals, adhesives, fiber bondings, plastics, paper as well as for electronic applications such as displays. With its comprehensive product portfolio and its extensive knowledge of the industry, the Dispersions & Pigments division offers its customers innovative and sustainable solutions and helps them advance their formulations. About BASF At BASF, we create chemistry – and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world’s leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of over €74 billion in 2014 and around 113,000 Related articles and information

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NJBIZ Manufacturing Awards winners Manufacturers and business leaders from all over New Jersey joined NJBIZ for its first New Jersey Manufacturing Awards 2014 event on Oct. 3. The event, held in conjunction with the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, honored producers of innovation in the Garden State, including companies and professionals who are creating products and jobs right here in New Jersey every day. the company’s future growth. The order came from Estée Lauder, whose head of merchandising happened to stop by a popup store DESIRON had opened in the Hamptons. The executive ordered barstools for every Estée Lauder makeup counter in the U.S., a decision that helped fund expanded production at DESIRON. The company’s founder, Frank Carfaro, got his start selling custommade furniture at flea markets in New York City. Early on, he decided to create a line of samples and make all pieces to order, reducing the need for a large inventory. The approach has not changed. The initial challenge for the company was finding the space to manufacture custom orders on tight deadlines, as well as the skilled artisans who could help it deliver. Over the years, it found both. Today, DESIRON produces furniture with a straightforward design and a modern aesthetic that appeals to discerning customers around the country. To keep pace with the evolution of both manufacturing trends and customer tastes, it has made numerous investments in equipment and training. The company ensures employees can use the newest machinery. And, demonstrating its commitment to making furniture in the most environmentally conscious way, DESIRON recently installed rooftop solar panels to power its facility. While many furniture companies struggled during the downturn that began in 2008, DESIRON thrived on its ability to meet the needs of its customers. The strengthening desire for American made goods also has buoyed the company. Whenever possible, DESIRON taps New Jersey based vendors. It relies, for example, on a New Jerseybased trucking company to deliver its goods. This fall, the company is unveiling a new line of wallpaper and a new lighting collection. It also is adding three furniture pieces to its permanent collection.

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Retiring SPMC Technical Committee Chairperson Marie Tkacik Honored The Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC) of the Flexible Packaging Association recently honored Marie Tkacik for serving as chairperson of its Technical Committee for the last 20 years. Tkacik was elected as its first committee chairperson on July 8, 1994, just after the formation of the SPMC earlier that year. She has been reelected each year since. Tkacik is now stepping down as committee chairperson, passing the reins to the recently elected Henk Blom, director of technical service for Rollprint Packaging Products. Under Tkacik’s leadership, the technical committee set out to identify the existing standards and specifications that would be appropriate for flexible medical packaging converters and to recommend changes or revisions that would be needed to further support the industry. Initial areas for review included “seal strength, peel strength, heat seal and cold seal, hot tack properties, abrasion characteristics, impact resistance, and microbial barrier properties,” SPMC explained in the March 1995 issue of PMP News. The technical committee also made plans to look into “the test methods established for burst and creep, porosity, seal integrity, and sterilization indicators.” Tkacik led the committee as it worked on several ASTM test methods and contributed to AAMI documents, among others. “Under Marie’s outstanding leadership, the technical committee has not only accomplished all of the SPMC’s original goals, but also has expanded the goals and accomplishments far beyond all expectations,” states Bob Dodrill, Chairman of the SPMC Executive Council and Chairman of Rollprint Packaging Products. “Marie has proven to be very effective in obtaining a consensus between the various SPMC companies as well as our customers and other stakeholders.” In addition, the technical committee, under her leadership, developed all the FAQs that appear on the SPMC Web site. Tkacik has also served as a moderator during several Webcasts SPMC conducted for PMP News. “It has been a daunting work schedule at times, but with fantastic results,” says Jackie Daly Johnson, president of Beacon Converters. Tkacik, who also serves as director of product development and optimization for Beacon Converters, will remain active on the technical committee. Related articles and information

The SPMC is made up the following eight member companies: Amcor Flexibles Healthcare, Beacon Converters, Bemis Healthcare Packaging, OliverTolas Healthcare Packaging, Printpack Medical Packaging, Rollprint Packaging Products, Sealed Air Medical Applications, and Technipaq.

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DuPont Honors Bemis in 2015 Packaging Innovation Competition OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, May 19, 2015 – Bemis Company, Inc. is proud to announce it has been selected as a winner in the 2015 DuPont Packaging Awards for Packaging Innovation competition, receiving a Silver Award in the Enhanced User Experience category for the BelGioioso resealable provolone package. BelGioioso Cheese’s new mild provolone package transforms resealable packaging at the club store level. Incorporating a sustainable, thin flexible forming film, this package provides consumer convenience by allowing the user to easily peel and reseal the package 20 times or more with Bemis’ SmartTack™ EZ Peel® Reseal™ technology. Perforation between the two compartments allows the consumer to easily separate without using a knife or scissors. The individual cheese compartments are sealed separately, preserving the freshness of the unused portion until opening and reducing food waste – all while creating differentiation at the club store level for BelGioioso Cheese. “BelGioioso saw a need in the club store market to offer their customers a large package of our award winning presliced mild provolone with two separate resealable packages,” said Francis Wall, VP Marketing, BelGioioso Cheese. “We collaborated with Bemis to create a film to protect our cheese and deliver convenience to our customers.” ABOUT BEMIS NORTH AMERICA Bemis North America works collaboratively with forwardthinking customers to deliver inspired food and consumer packaging that enables customer success. We spark product breakthroughs through bold thinking, deep customer engagement and consumer insights. We are committed to high quality execution and technical support that provides peace of mind. And we find ways to streamline costs through more Related articles and information

efficient operations and better ways of working. Bemis North America is part of Bemis Company, Inc., a global packaging company with 60 facilities and 17,000 employees worldwide. With a presence across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Bemis offers the unsurpassed scope and expertise that can truly redefine a business. Yet as individual collaborators, our experts focus on helping each customer move ahead, one success at a time.

Bemis Sponsors “The Bee Cause Project” at the 2015 NCA Convention Oshkosh, Wisconsin, March 25, 2015 – Bemis Company, Inc. participated in and helped sponsor the National Coffee Association’s Day of Service Project on March 12, 2015. This year’s Day of Service Project, titled “The Bee Cause Project,” was focused on educating participants on the importance of honey bees and ways to help rebuild their diminishing population. With rapid urban development and growth of cities, honey bees are left with less and less available foraging. Studies have shown that plants pollinated by honey bees produce a 7% heavier yield on average and as high as 50%, including coffee plants1 . “The Bee Cause Project is proof that even small actions have the power to ripple forward and create meaningful change that we can create reasons to move forward with optimism,” notes the NCA. This opportunity builds on Bemis’ key commitment to support programs that promote the health and wellbeing of our communities and environment. The Bee Cause Project was part of the NCA 2015 Annual Convention and took place at the Middleton Place Sanctuary in Charleston, S.C. ABOUT BEMIS NORTH AMERICA Bemis North America works collaboratively with forwardthinking customers to deliver inspired food and consumer packaging that enables customer success. We spark product breakthroughs through bold thinking, deep customer engagement and consumer insights. We are committed to high quality execution and technical support that provides peace of mind. And we find ways to streamline costs through more efficient operations and better ways of working. Bemis North America is part of Bemis Company, Inc., a global packaging company with 60 facilities and 17,000 employees worldwide. With a presence across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Bemis offers the unsurpassed scope and expertise that can truly redefine a business. Yet as individual collaborators, our experts focus on helping each customer move ahead, one success at a time. More information is available Related articles and information

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Berry Plastics Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2015 Results EVANSVILLE, Ind.(BUSINESS WIRE)Nov. 13, 2015 Berry Plastics Group, Inc. (NYSE:BERY) today reported results for its fourth fiscal 2015 quarter, referred to in the following as the September 2015 quarter, and fiscal year 2015: 1. ncreased cash flow from operations by $85 million to $245 million in the September 2015 quarter compared to $160 million in the same prior year quarter 2. Cash flow from operations increased by $107 million to $637 million in fiscal year 2015 compared to $530 million in fiscal year 2014 3. Improved adjusted free cash flow by $58 million to $189 million for the September 2015 quarter compared to $131 million in the same prior year quarter 4. Generated adjusted free cash flow of $436 million for the fiscal year 2015 compared to $302 million in the prior year 5. Recorded net income per diluted share of $0.39 and adjusted net income per diluted share of $0.50 for the September 2015 quarter 6. Fiscal year 2016 adjusted free cash flow guidance set at $475 million "In the September 2015 quarter, we had strong cash generation as cash flow from operations was $245 million, resulting in $189 million of adjusted free cash flow. Additionally we increased our Operating EBITDA margins (17.1% of net sales) by more than 100 basis points from the prior year quarter.” said Jon Rich, Chairman and CEO of Berry Plastics. “I am also pleased to report that we achieved a record $436 million of adjusted free cash flow in fiscal 2015, which exceeded our original target of $320 millionset one year ago by $116 million. Additionally, each of our segments increased their operating EBITDA margins in fiscal 2015 on a yearoveryear basis, with the largest increase of 140 basis points coming from our Flexible Packaging segment," stated Rich. September 2015 Quarter Results For the September 2015 quarter, the Company recorded net sales of $1,196 million compared to $1,310 million in the same prior year quarter. The yearoveryear decrease was primarily attributed to decreased selling prices as a result of the passthrough of lower raw material costs.

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Berry Plastics Group, Inc. Announces New Business Structure EVANSVILLE, Ind.(BUSINESS WIRE)Nov. 13, 2015 Berry Plastics Group, Inc. (NYSE:BERY) today announced a new streamlined business structure which organizes the Company into three marketfocused divisions, designed to allow the Company to best serve its customers, drive future growth, and maximize shareholder value. The new divisions are: Health, Hygiene, and Specialties; Consumer Packaging; and Engineered Materials. “I am extremely excited about the transformation taking place at Berry Plastics. The new organization streamlines the Company while aligning our businesses closely with the markets that we serve,” said Jon Rich, Berry Plastics’ Chairman and CEO. “I am confident that this new structure will allow us to best integrate the newly acquired AVINTIV business into Berry Plastics and accelerate the strategic growth of the Company, while strengthening the service we provide to our customers and the value we create for our shareholders.” The new business structure will be led by experienced leaders from the heritage Berry Plastics and AVINTIV organizations. The divisions and leaders in the new structure are: 1. Health, Hygiene, and Specialties – The Health, Hygiene, and Specialties Division will consist of the newly acquired AVINTIV business, in addition to Berry Plastics’ heritage flexible packaging personal care and medical product lines that were previously part of the Company’s Flexible Packaging Division. The Health, Hygiene and Specialties Division will be led by Scott Tracey, currently AVINTIV’s North America President. Tracey joined PGI in 2004 and served as AVINTIV’s Europe/Mideast/Africa President from 20122014. 2. Consumer Packaging – The Consumer Packaging Division combines Berry Plastics’ heritage Rigid Open Top and Rigid Closed Top divisions, the flexible packaging food and consumer product lines that were formerly part of the Company’s Flexible Packaging Division, and the shrink film product lines that were formerly part of Berry Plastics’ Engineered Materials Division. Tom Salmon, currently President of the Rigid Closed Top Division, will now lead the Consumer Packaging Division. Salmon joined Covalence, a predecessor company of Berry, in 2006 and served as President of Berry Plastics’ Engineered Materials Division from 20062014. 3. Engineered Materials – The Engineered Materials Division combines Berry Plastics’ historical Engineered Materials Division and its Flexible Packaging converter product line, except for the shrink film products that are moving to Consumer Packaging. Curt Begle will continue in his role as President of Engineered Materials. Begle began his career with Berry Plastics in 1999 and served as President of the Company’s Rigid Closed Top Division from 20092014. With the announcement of Berry Plastics’ new business structure, current AVINTIV President and CEO, Joel Hackney has chosen to leave Berry Plastics to pursue other opportunities. We thank him for his strong leadership and significant accomplishments in building AVINTIV and wish him well in the future. Related articles and information

Berry Plastics completed its acquisition of AVINTIV Inc. on October 1, 2015. About Berry Plastics Berry Plastics Group, Inc. is a leading provider of valueadded plastic consumer packaging and engineered materials delivering highquality customized solutions to our customers with $6.7 billion of pro forma net sales in fiscal 2015. With world headquarters in Evansville, Indiana, the Company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BERY. For additional information, visit the Company’s website at berryplastics.com. Forwardlooking statements Certain statements and information included in this release may constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forwardlooking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of Berry Plastics to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied in such forward looking statements. Additional discussion of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from management’s projections, forecasts, estimates and expectations is contained in the company’s SEC filings. We do not undertake any obligation to update any forwardlooking statements, or to make any other forwardlooking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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BOBST is celebrating its 125th anniversary with dynamism and commitment BOBST, a family company based in the Swiss Canton of Vaud, is launching a year of events to celebrate its anniversary. Dating back four generations, the company was founded in Lausanne in 1890 and has managed to build an ambitious international economic project while remaining true to its roots and human values. BOBST is embarking on this anniversary with its sights focused firmly on the future. From autumn 2015 to autumn 2016 it will hold a year of events running under the motto "125 YEARS: FOR THE NEXT GENERATION". BOBST has chosen this slogan first of all to thank its customers who have placed their trust in the brand for 125 years. It is also to pay tribute to its staff, whose enthusiastic work has given the brand’s Related articles and information

products and services their renowned excellence. This anniversary is a reminder that everyone has a part to play in laying the foundations that the company intends to bequeath to future generations, the cornerstone of which resides in customer satisfaction. In addition to the graphic elements which are the visible signs of this anniversary, three key initiatives will punctuate this program of celebrations. Customer events The 125th anniversary will also feature in the company’s trade exhibitions, customer days and open days. In particular, BOBST will be commemorating its anniversary at the drupa 2016 and K 2016 international shows, which will be held next spring and autumn in Düsseldorf, Germany. "BOBST One Group around the world" On 23 March 2016 all BOBST staff will join together for a day celebrating BOBST’s 125 years. The celebrations will kick off in Japan and will end in Mexico, passing through each of the Group’s facilities during the day. This event, which is being organized in all subsidiaries around the world, will also be an opportunity to thank all who work there for their contribution to the success of the business.

Bobst Group establishes its own sales and services organization in Turkey Bobst Group announces that it is expanding its distribution capabilities by establishing its own sales and services organization in Turkey. Turkey is a growing market in which BOBST wants to strengthen its local footprint to better serve its customers with the broadest portfolio of machines in the industry and best in class services. Expansion into new countries and geographies is consistent with BOBST’s plan to continually broaden its sales and services capabilities with the objective of achieving extended geographic presence. With this new subsidiary Bobst Group will be present in 24 countries through own subsidiaries. JeanPascal Bobst, CEO of Bobst Group, comments: “Turkey is a strong market at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, with positive growth prospects. This new subsidiary gives BOBST a strong platform to serve its customers in the region and is in line with its strategy to expand in fast growing markets across the globe. We are confident in the long term outlook for Turkey’s packaging market”. Bobst Group has appointed Ibrahim Caglar as Managing Director of its Turkish subsidiary, a seasoned professional in the packaging industry, who said: “I’m very excited to be leading this new BOBST subsidiary. The Turkish economy is characterized by a fast growing entrepreneurial middle class, but we still spend far less on packaging per capita than other European markets. Thanks to BOBST’s strong market position and Related articles and information

unparalleled portfolio of solutions for the packaging industry, we are well placed to increase our share of an expanding market.”

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WELLSPRING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT PORTFOLIO COMPANY PROAMPAC TO ACQUIRE COATING EXCELLENCE INTERNATIONAL Acquisition Will Further Strengthen Extrusion Lamination Capabilities New York and Cincinnati, December 3, 2015 – Wellspring Capital Management today announced that its portfolio company ProAmpac has entered into an agreement to acquire Coating Excellence International (CEI), a flexible packaging and technical products company based in Wrightstown, Wisconsin. CEI specializes in wide web extrusion coating and laminating of film, foil, paper, board and nonwovens and will enhance ProAmpac’s already robust extrusion lamination capabilities. ProAmpac, recently formed by Wellspring through the recent merger of Prolamina Corporation and Ampac Packaging LLC, is a leading global flexible packaging company operating primarily under the Prolamina, Ampac and Tulsack brands. Together, the brands offer multiple innovative solutions in flexible packaging for the food, pet care and medical markets, along with secure packaging for the transport of cash and valuables, and retail shopping bags. John Morningstar, a Managing Partner of Wellspring who leads the firm’s activities in the packaging sector, said, “We are very pleased by the successful combination of Prolamina and Ampac, The leading flexible packaging company we created, ProAmpac, is ideally positioned for success and we are delighted to support the acquisition of CEI and other attractive growth initiatives the company will pursue in the future.” Greg Tucker, CEO of ProAmpac said, “CEI is a great company known for innovation, service and quality. These are also the core principles of ProAmpac’s business, making the acquisition of CEI a natural step in ProAmpac’s overall growth strategy. We are pleased that the addition of CEI will strengthen our ability to deliver valuable products and services for our customers.” “CEI’s highly engaged team, manufacturing expertise and market diversity will add to ProAmpac’s extrusion competencies and existing customer base. This acquisition will create value and opportunity for partners of both organizations,” stated Rita Cox, President and Chief Executive Officer of CEI. About ProAmpac ProAmpac is steadfast in its unwavering commitment to provide creative packaging solutions, industryleading customer service and awardwinning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. It is a diversified global packaging company with over 2,000 employees and 16 manufacturing centers in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit our website at: www.proampac.com. About CEI CEI is a market leading flexible packaging and technical products company specializing in wide web extrusion coating and laminating of film, foil, paper, board and nonwovens. CEI features EB coating and laminating, wide web flexographic presses with award winning 10 color printing with registered backside print capabilities, and offset printing up to four colors. For more information, visit our website at: Related articles and information

www.coatingexcellence.com. About Wellspring Capital Management Wellspring Capital Management, founded in 1995, is a leading middlemarket private equity firm that manages more than $3 billion of private equity capital. The firm’s objective is to bring partnership, experience and value creation to each investment. By teaming up with strong management, Wellspring is able to unlock underlying value and pursue new growth opportunities through strategic initiatives, operating improvements and addon acquisitions. The firm functions as a strategic rather than tactical partner, providing management teams with topline support, M&A experience and financial expertise, and access to resources. For additional information, please visit www.wellspringcapital.com. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains statements that are forwardlooking in nature, including statements regarding ProAmpac’s anticipated acquisition and its value, strategy, and future customers and product solutions. These forwardlooking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations on the date of this press release and involve a number of risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ significantly. The risks include, but are not limited to, the parties' ability to close the transaction and changes in customers, demand for and development of new products, and spending levels in one or more of our target markets. ProAmpac does not assume any obligation to update or revise any such forw ardlooking statements after the date of this release.

cei (Coating Excellence International) Honored For Its Wide and Mid Web Printing Wrightstown, WI – May 20, 2015 – cei (Coating Excellence International), a market leading flexible packaging and technical products company, announced that it has been awarded two gold medals – one in the wide web category of the Flexographic Technical Association’s (FTA) Excellence in Flexography Awards competition and one in the mid web category. The FTA is the world’s leading professional society dedicated to the advancement of the flexographic printing industry. The Excellence in Flexography Awards is highly esteemed as the industry’s most prestigious and coveted, recognizing the best and most innovative companies, products, and techniques in the flexographic industry. cei received a gold medal for its Boise Aspen 30 Copy Paper ream wrap in the wide web/screen/uncoated category. It was also awarded a gold medal for its Apex Copy Paper ream wrap in the mid web/process/uncoated category. The FTA stated that the competition for this year’s awards was fierce and saw some of the best print jobs in the competition’s 55 year history. More than 450 print samples were submitted and 106 received awards in 10 different categories. One of the FTA judges noted that, “the quality of the print entries this year has pushed the execution and difficulty to a new level. From older machines to newer more complex units, the competition has driven innovation to preprint and combined packaging.” “We are honored to receive this recognition from our peers. We continue to invest in technology and innovation so that we are able to give our customers the highest level of print quality in the industry. One example is our investment in an HD Laser Imager to provide Related articles and information

a higher quality and more vibrant and consistent printing image. It is rewarding to see the results of our efforts for not only our customers, but also our press and graphics teams here at cei,” said Lorna Hay, cei’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. About cei cei is a market leading flexible packaging and technical products company specializing in wide web extrusion coating and laminating of film, foil, paper, board and nonwovens. cei features EB coating and laminating, wide web flexographic presses with award winning 10 color printing with registered backside print capabilities, offset printing up to four colors and onsite graphics including design, layout and digital plate production. cei is an industry leading sustainable manufacturer and printer. It is also BRC certified “A” rating, ISO and ChainofCustody certified (FSC and SFI), as well as one of a limited number of certified Sustainable Green Printers (SGP).

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SPECIALTY MATERIALS FROM CELANESE FOR MEDICAL DEVICE SUPPLIERS SHOWCASED AT DDL 26 FORUM Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, invites attendees of the Drug Delivery to the Lungs Forum (DDL 26) to visit with its medical technology polymer experts December 911, 2015 in the Edinburgh International Conference Center, Scotland, UK, to learn about the company’s broad portfolio of high quality, medical grade engineering polymers. “Celanese has for years been a leading, global engineered materials supplier to the medical device market,” said Wendy Johnson, medical marketing manager for Celanese. “We continue to expand our engineered polymers portfolio to deliver innovative material solutions that are improving the experience of the enduser and meeting the growing demands of medical suppliers worldwide.” Celanese will be showcasing its Hostaform® MT® SlideX™ POM product, a thermoplastic polymer that is an excellent lowfriction solution for the following applications: ● pressurized Metered Dose Inhalers (pMDIs) ● dry powder inhalers ● spray pumps “Studies show that patients are more likely to comply with medication regimens when using medical devices that are comfortable and easy to use,” said Johnson. “Celanese provides quality medical polymers to help our customers develop devices with patient needs in mind and improve the user experience.” Celanese materials experts will be meeting with attendees at DDL 26 in booth 96 to discuss their latest project challenges and medical device innovations. For more information on Celanese Hostaform® MT® SlideX™ POM

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Celanese Corporation is a global technology leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. With sales almost equally divided between North America, Europe and Asia, the company uses the full breadth of its global chemistry, technology and business expertise to create value for customers and the corporation. Celanese partners with customers to solve their most critical needs while making a positive impact on its communities and the world. Based in Dallas, Texas, Celanese employs approximately 7,500 employees worldwide and had 2014 net sales of $6.8 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com or our blog at www.celaneseblog.com . ForwardLooking Statements This release may contain “forwardlooking statements,” which include information concerning the company's plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future revenues or performance, and other information that is not historical information. When used in this release, the words “outlook,” “forecast,” “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “may,” “can,” “could,” “might,” “will” and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forwardlooking statements. All forwardlooking statements are based upon current expectations and beliefs and various assumptions. There can be no assurance that the company will realize these expectations or that these beliefs will prove correct. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied in the forwardlooking statements contained in this release. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things: changes in general economic, business, political and regulatory conditions; changes in the price and availability of raw materials; the ability to improve productivity by implementing technological improvements; increased price competition and the introduction of competing products by other companies; market acceptance of our technology; the ability to obtain governmental approvals and to construct facilities on terms and schedules acceptable to the company; unavailability of required materials and equipment; unanticipated operational or commercial difficulties, including failure of facilities or processes to operate in accordance with specifications or expectations; the ability to achieve and maintain plant utilization; ability of third parties, including our commercial partners, suppliers or others, to comply with their commitments to us; the cost or availability of capital necessary to fund plant construction; changes in the degree of intellectual property and other legal protection afforded to our products or technology, or the theft of such intellectual property; compliance and other costs and potential disruption or interruption of production or operations due to accidents, cyber security incidents, terrorism or political unrest or other unforeseen events or delays in construction or operation of facilities, including the occurrence of acts of war or terrorist incidents or as a result of weather or natural disasters; potential liability for remedial actions and increased costs under existing or future environmental regulations, including those relating to climate change; potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation, or from changes in the laws, regulations or policies of governments or other governmental activities in the countries in which we operate; changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates; and various other factors discussed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forwardlooking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and the company undertakes no obligation to Related articles and information

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CELANESE ANNOUNCES SALE OF ITS ATMOSPHERIC EMULSIONS UNIT IN TARRAGONA, SPAIN TO IQOXE Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced that it has successfully concluded the sale of its atmospheric (vinyl and acrylics) emulsions unit in La Canonja (Tarragona), Spain. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. IQOXE, a Tarragonabased petrochemical company specializing in the production of ethylene oxide, glycols and ethylene oxide derivatives, is acquiring the operation from Celanese of the 25,000mt nameplate production capacity atmospheric emulsions unit with 29 employees. Under a multiyear agreement, the buyer will produce certain emulsions products for which Celanese will continue to remain the channel to market for Mowilith® and Celvolit® atmospheric emulsions. Celanese launched the sale process for both its atmospheric and VAE (vinyl acetateethylene) emulsions production units in Tarragona in March 2015, with the intent to find a credible buyer for both facilities. The sale intention was driven by a review of Celanese’s overall corporate strategy, which also included an assessment of the company’s global manufacturing facilities. In support of the company’s emulsion polymers business, the manufacturing footprint strategy favors integrated production sites that provide critical economies of scale. Celanese placed great effort in identifying credible buyers that could ensure sustainable operations, retain employees and meet the financial criteria defined by the company to ensure successful future operations for both emulsions units in Tarragona. However, no credible buyer was found for the VAE emulsions production unit; therefore, Celanese also announces today the closure of the VAE unit. The consultation process has been concluded with local employee representatives to mitigate the social impact of this closure on the impacted employees. Production at the VAE unit ceased at the end of October. Celanese will continue to supply its VAE emulsions customers from the company’s European emulsions production network. About Celanese Celanese Corporation is a global technology leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. With sales almost equally divided between North America, Europe and Asia, the company uses the full breadth of its global chemistry, technology and business expertise to create value for customers and the corporation. Celanese partners with customers to solve their most critical needs while making a positive impact on its communities and the world. Based in Dallas, Texas, Celanese employs approximately 7,500 employees worldwide and had 2014

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Celebrating over a decade of Plasma Innovation Enercon has developed and installed more atmospheric plasma systems than anyone else on the planet. In fact we're a decade ahead of the race in our design, research and application experience of production grade atmospheric plasma systems. Our team's expertise had led some to call us "the Plasma People." It's no wonder. Enercon's customers have access to the industry's largest database of field application experience and the most advanced system designs to minimize operation cost and increase productivity, as well as indepth training, webinars and the most comprehensive knowledge base for all types of plasma treatment industry applications. Find out more … Is Plasma4™ right for your application? Contact us today to find out. We’ll provide you more details of the system’s capabilities and if appropriate schedule an application trial. OS0399 Enercon Industries Corp. Menomonee Falls, WI USA Tel: 2622556070 Fax: 2622557784 Email: info@enerconind.com Enercon Industries, Ltd. Aylesbury, Bucks UK Tel: 44 1296 330542 Fax: 44 1296 432098 Email: info@enerconind.co.uk w w w . p l a s m a 4 . n e t surface treatment Introducing Plasma4™ Enercon power generators and stations are designed to operate in a maximum ambient temperature of 40°C (104°F) @ 80% relative humidity, noncondensing. Enercon Plasma4™ Atmospheric Plasma Plasma4™ where economical and ecological merge…and your profitability begins.

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How we improved metalized film barrier by 10x Protect your Barrier However good your barrier layer is, the reality is that the tiniest defect or scratch will have a drastic effect on it’s barrier properties. An innovative way to improve barrier in flexible films is to lockin the metallized barrier and protect it from scratches in downstream processing with a protective top coat. Two Step Vs. InLine Taking this a step further, we suspected that pinholing and scratch defects were Related articles and information

being introduced in the traditional twostep topcoat process, and that we could improve upon it by creating a singlestep inline process to topcoat directly in the metallizing chamber. We tested our inline process and found that indeed, barrier properties improved significantly over the twostep topcoat process. Using what we learned, we have since created DURAMET: an inline topcoated and metallized highbarrier film. DURAMET films provide a barrier improvement of up to 10times that of just metallized films. The Results Figure 1 shows the barrier improvement of the topcoating and metallizing process in a single pass for various films compared to simple metallization. Barrier properties are vastly improved for all the films. Coated and metallized polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and oriented polypropylene (OPP) can exhibit barrier properties similar to foil. Similarly, coated and metallized poly lactic acid (PLA) can achieve barrier properties equal or greater than metallized PET, increasing the potential use for this type of film.

A Look at Stripe Metallizing Technologies There are many packaging applications where a consumer packaged goods (CPGs) company would like the brightness and some of the barrier properties offered by metallized film, but with clear segments where the customer can see the product too. This is particularly true of fresh foods or produce, where the ability to see the actual product in the package is a necessity. As consumers become more demanding, and CPGs have to fight for shelf space, this is a more and more common request from the marketplace. A cost effective way to produce such a package, with both metallized and clear sections, is by using a metallized web that has clear stripes in the machine direction. This way, depending on how the premade pouch is made, or whether the laminated web runs on FFS equipment, the clear stripe can be oriented in the horizontal or vertical direction on the pouch. There are three basic technologies available to carry out onepass stripe metallizing. The first is using chill roll banding, where metal bands lay on the film as it passes over the chill drum in a drum metallizer. The bands peel off the film after it passes through the metallizing area, leaving clear stripes behind. These bands need to be cut to width, with significant setup involved to properly align them. There is also differential heating of the film on the chill roll, since the metallized portion of the film is much hotter than the clear section directly adjacent to it. This leads to pucker lanes and wrinkling, particularly for heat sensitive films like BOPP, CPP or LDPE. This technology is no longer in use in North America, and is in very limited use in other parts of the world. The second, and most common, technology is oil masking. This is done by applying a foodgrade oil in a steady stream onto the film in defined segmented widths and spacing as machinedirection oil strips on the film. This can be done using an engraved roller passing through an oil bath, or with nozzles. When the oil strips enter the metallizing zone, the oil is (for the most part) flash evaporated by the aluminum vapour and Related articles and information

the heat of the metallizing process. The film areas with oil remain unmetallized, while the film areas without oil are metallized. This process can give excellent edge definition, with a sharply defined edge between the metallized and clear stripes. The downside, of course, is there is always a small amount of residual oil left on the film surface in the clear striped portion of the web after this process. This can impact downstream printing and laminating processes. This is the most common technique used for stripe metallizing in the industry today. The third technology is free span masking. This is where a physical mask, supported in the metallizing area, lies just below the film path. While similar to chill roll banding, a key difference is the metallizing is carried out in the free span area, prior to the chill roll. This creates less differential heating on the clear & metallized portions of the film, so pucker lanes are not an issue, even with heat sensitive films. One obvious limitation created by stripe metallizing is the barrier functionality of the metallizing process is greatly reduced when a portion of the film is not actually being metallized. This can be overcome by starting with a clear barrier film, such as AlOxcoated PET, and applying the stripe metallizing process on top of the AlOx layer. This way, the high barrier properties can be maintained, along with the clear & metallized effects that are desired by the CPG. For more on this, stripe metallizing on AlOxcoated PET was discussed in this former article: Searching for customized packaging solutions? Contact us for any questions or packaging challenges you are looking to solve.

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Charter NEX Films Expands Extrusion Capabilities Charter NEX Films announced the expansion of their extrusion capabilities at two of their Wisconsin plants. The company has added another new threelayer Windmoeller & Hoelscher (W&H) line in the Milton, Wisconsin plant. In addition, Charter NEX recently started up a new 7layer Brampton barrier film line in the Rhinelander, Wisconsin plant. “These new additions are part of our strategy to continually invest in the latest technology to support our customers’ growing demands for performance and quality,” said Kathy Bolhous, Chief Executive Officer. “This guarantees that we remain our customers’ most reliable film partner as we meet their needs today and into the future. We have several more lines on order for installation in 2016.” “Adding additional assets to our plants demonstrates our commitment to our customers and our employees. These state of the art lines provide additional capabilities for market expansion, while maintaining our exclusive focus on blown film extrusion.” said Dave Timm, Chief Operating Officer. Charter NEX Films manufactures coextruded, barrier, and monolayer blown films for a wide variety of highperformance packaging applications from their manufacturing facilities in Milton, Rhinelander, and Superior, Wisconsin and Turners Falls, Massachusetts. Related articles and information

Charter NEX Completes Acquisition of Optimum Plastics Charter NEX Films, Inc., a producer of highperformance polyethylene films, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Optimum Plastics, Inc. in an allcash transaction for an undisclosed amount. Charter NEX supplies flexible packaging converters with a broad array of products, from monolayer to high barrier films, for the retail food, consumer products, industrial, and medical markets. Charter NEX is wellregarded for its bestinclass quality standards and manufacturing performance. The company is owned by Pamplona Capital Management, LLP, a global private equity investment firm, and management. “We are excited to be joining forces with Optimum Plastics,” said Kathy Bolhous, Chief Executive Officer of Charter NEX. “Today’s announcement marks the combination of two innovative pioneers in specialty films. Our strategy is to continue our focus on expanding both our process capabilities and our film portfolio, while delivering the highest quality products and service to our customers. Together, we will become a more diverse business, with complimentary capabilities and resources that will delight our customer base.” “We have long known that these two companies belong together,” stated Kevin Keneally, Chief Executive Officer of Optimum Plastics. “We are excited to be joining the Charter NEX team and see a bright future for our customers and associates. Our customers will gain access to a greater breadth of technical and operational capabilities, and together we can bring unique new products to market. ” Martin Schwab, Partner at Pamplona, commented, “Since acquiring Charter NEX earlier this year, we have been impressed with the capability of the management team and their growth ambitions. This acquisition underscores Pamplona’s strong support for the management team’s business plan.” Following the transaction, Ms. Bolhous will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Keneally will be appointed President and Chief Commercial Officer, reporting to Ms. Bolhous. Charter NEX financed the acquisition through a combination of cash on hand and credit facilities arranged by Guggenheim Corporate Funding, LLC. Charter NEX was advised in the transaction by Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc., with Hogan Lovells US LLP acting as legal counsel. Optimum Plastics was advised in the transaction by Mesirow Financial, Inc., with Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP acting as legal counsel. About Charter NEX Films, Inc. Charter NEX is a North American leader in engineering, extruding, and manufacturing superiorquality monolayer, coextruded and barrier films for flexible packaging applications. Charter NEX blown film products are ideal for industries such as consumer goods, food and beverage, foodservice, industrial, lawn and garden, medical, and pet food. Related articles and information

About Optimum Plastics, Inc. Optimum Plastics is a leading domestic and international engineered films producer for high performance institutional food, industrial, medical, automotive and consumer market segments. The company excels in the design of valueadded cast embossed film structures and laminations for the most demanding applications. Certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards, Optimum Plastics is focused on offering exceptional speed to market for new product development and excels in delivering quality, service and technology to its valued customer base. The company is owned by management and Huron Capital Partners. About Pamplona Capital Management, LLP Pamplona is a London and New York based specialist investment manager established in 2005 that provides an alternative investment platform across private equity, fund of hedge funds, and single manager hedge fund investments. Pamplona manages over USD 10 billion in assets across a number of funds for a variety of clients including public pension funds, international wealth managers, multinational corporations, family offices and funds of hedge funds. Pamplona is currently managing its fourth private equity fund, Pamplona Capital Partners IV LP, which was raised in 2014. Pamplona invests long term capital across the capital structure of its portfolio companies in both public and private market situations.

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Chevron Phillips Chemical Awards $30,000 to Brazosport College for Workforce Development Program

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – (December 9, 2015) – In an effort to support the development of tomorrow’s skilled workforce in Brazoria County, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (Chevron Phillips Chemical) has donated $30,000 to the Crafts Academy at Brazosport College. The contribution is part of a $1 million donation by the Brazoria County Petrochemical Council (BCPC), a group of petrochemical companies with manufacturing or distribution sites in Brazoria County. The donations will help fund the new and renovated facilities that will train and develop a skilled workforce for today and also provide for future needs within the community. “We are proud to collaborate with Brazosport and BCPC to develop local workforce talent,” said Wayne McDowell, plant manager of Chevron Phillips Chemical’s Sweeny plant. “It is important to raise awareness Related articles and information

of the viable and rewarding career paths available in our industry, and to work closely with technical and community colleges to ensure that they have the resources to provide training required for these careers.” A significant driver in expansion of the industry is shale resource development. According to American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) September 2015 report, 246 new chemical projects have been announced in the U.S., representing a total investment of more than $153 billion. These investments are expected to directly generate a total of 61,000 new chemical jobs by 2023. Chevron Phillips Chemical’s $6 billion U.S. Gulf Coast Petrochemicals Project is among those already announced. In Baytown, the company is building a 1.5 million metric tons per year ethane cracker, and in Brazoria County, the company is building two worldscale polyethylene units that will each produce 500,000 metric tons of plastic resin per year. While there are currently more than 6,000 people working on both sites, the project is expected to support 10,000 engineering and construction jobs before it is completed and started up in 2017. The project will also create 400 longterm permanent jobs.

Chevron Phillips Chemical Invites Students to See Their Future with Instagram Challenge

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – (December 7, 2015) – Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (Chevron Phillips Chemical) is launching its Super Cool Career Shades Challenge and inspiring students to think big about their future careers. “The horizon is bright for the petrochemical and manufacturing sector, meaning a more robust economy with higherskilled and higherpaying jobs, particularly in areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (or STEM),” said Peter Cella, president and CEO of Chevron Phillips Chemical. “We want to know what careers students see in their own bright future.” To enter, participants must post a photo, video or original artwork to Instagram with a brief response to the question “What do you see for your future career?” using the hashtag #supercoolcareershades and #sweepstakes. Students must be between the ages of 1318, and live in southeast Texas. The deadline for entry is February 29, 2016. Chevron Phillips Chemical will randomly select a grand prize winner and 3 first place winners from all eligible entries. The grand prize winner will receive $2,000 for his/her school science program and an iPad Mini; three runners up will each receive $250 for their school science program and a $50 Visa gift card.

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The Super Cool Career Shades Challenge runs in conjunction with Chevron Phillips Chemical’s participation in the Junior Achievement’s JA Inspire program—a series of career awareness events reaching more than 30,000 seventh and eighth graders across Houstonarea school districts beginning December 14. The JA Inspire program was created to support Texas House Bill 5 which passed in 2013 in an effort to improve public school education by expanding curriculum options. As a result, eighth graders across Texas must now select a high school endorsement track, such as STEM, before entering 9th grade. JA Inspire provides an interactive experience that exposes eighth grade students to the vast variety of local career opportunities to better prepare them for their endorsement selection. A schedule of events for the 20152016 school year is below.

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The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) Awards Clear Lam Packaging, Inc., 2014 AmeriStar Award for Fisher Roasted Party Peanuts PrimaPak™ Package Clear Lam Packaging, Inc., has won a 2014 AmeriStar Award for its Fisher Roasted Party Peanuts PrimaPak™ package from the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP), the second major award for this new patented technology. Developed by Clear Lam to replace bulky rigid jars, blowmolded containers, injectionmolded packages, composite cans and dysfunctional standup pouches, the PrimaPak™ package is the industry’s firstever flexible, stackable and reclosable packaging produced on a vertical formfillseal (VFFS) machine. Clear Lam received the award at a ceremony held June 10 in New York City. “We believe this packaging solution is a gamechanger for the industry. Not only does it address current environmental concerns, it delivers significant cost savings to processors and manufacturers,” said James Sanfilippo, president and CEO of Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. “This recognition by a panel of our peers validates the advances made in our manufacturing practices and the hard work our entire Clear Lam team has undertaken to make our PrimaPak™ package commercially successful.” One of North America’s most important packaging award competitions, the AmeriStar Award recognizes packaging innovation across a range of consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical and industrial Related articles and information

categories. Entries were evaluated by a panel of judges based on innovation, product protection, economics, package performance, marketing and environmental impact. Recognized in the Shelf Stable Food Category, the award winning PrimaPak™ package is produced from lightweight laminated rollstock incorporating the Prima ExoShell™ and Clear Lam’s Peel and ReSeal Lidding system. Combining all components of the finished rollstock into one roll of film eliminates the need for preformed bases, lids, labels and shrink bands, reducing direct materials costs and packaging waste. The finished package resembles a popup box and is stackable, improving package cube by 30 percent or more. This translates into truckload and warehouse space savings, reducing fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions. IoPP's AmeriStar Packaging Awards competition commemorates the best packages of the year and pays tribute to the industry thought leaders advancing their company's goals of packaging innovation, differentiation, savings and growth. For nearly a decade, Clear Lam has invested extensively in research and development through its Project EarthClear™ initiative to commercialize new packaging technologies that minimize the impact on the environment. These efforts include packaging materials made from renewable plastics, materials that incorporate recycled content and lightweighting technologies designed to reduce weight and enhance cubing. About Clear Lam Packaging: Founded in 1969, Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of rigid and flexible packaging materials for thousands of food, industrial goods and personal healthcare products. Vertically integrated from design to manufacturing, Clear Lam specializes in printed films, rigid rollstock and specialized packaging systems. Clear Lam operates three manufacturing plants in the U.S. and China and employs over 500 people. A fullservice polymer lab provides a wide range of services. To learn more about Clear Lam, please visit www.clearlam.com. About the AmeriStar Award and IOPP: Since 1945, the annual AmeriStar competition has recognized the most innovative packaging in frozen, refrigerated, and shelf stable foods; alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages; drug & pharmaceutical; cosmetics; electronics; health & beauty aids; household products; industrial/commercial products; medical devices; promotional/display; and other categories. The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP) is the authoritative packaging association serving the educational needs of the packaging community. The Related articles and information

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Clear Lam Packaging Wins Acclaimed DuPont Packaging Award The packaging industry’s most prestigious global packaging award program – the DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation – has awarded a Silver Award for packaging excellence to Clear Lam Packaging, Inc., for its Fisher Roasted Party Peanuts PrimaPak™ package. The patented technology developed by Clear Lam produces a flexible, stackable and reclosable “popup box” produced from engineered rollstock on a proprietary vertical formfillseal (VFFS) machine. Clear Lam received the award at a ceremony held May 15 at the Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, Del. “The DuPont Packaging Awards program recognizes and honors packaging excellence around the globe,” said Yasmin Siddiqi, DuPont Packaging Awards Program leader. “This year’s honorees demonstrate exceptional creativity in Technological Advancement, Responsible Packaging and Enhanced User Experience. These breakthroughs are revolutionizing the role of packaging and will be a catalyst for inspiring future innovations.” Entries represent the industry’s most innovative packaging designs, materials, technology, processes and services across the entire packaging value chain. “We’re proud to be recognized by DuPont among the world’s thought leaders in packaging innovation,” said James Sanfilippo, president and CEO of Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. “This packaging system represents the first ever endtoend flexible packaging solution offering a stackable, reclosable alternative to traditional structures, so we believe it’s the wave of the future. Not only does the PrimaPak™ package provide consumers with a better user experience, the enhanced cubing translates into tangible fuel and warehouse space savings offering multiple opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the supply chain.” The PrimaPak™ package is designed to replace bulky rigid jars, blowmolded containers, injectionmolded packages, composite cans and standup pouches. Because it is stackable, the PrimaPak™ technology improves package cube by 30 percent or more. The Fisher Nuts PrimaPak™ package was produced from a single roll of flexible film incorporating the Prima ExoShell™ made with recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) and the Peel and ReSeal lid system, eliminating the need for preformed bases, lids, labels, and

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shrink bands. By combining all components of the finished package in one roll of film, millions of pounds of packaging waste are eliminated. These benefits reduce the amount of packaging entering landfills. A prestigious international jury judges the DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. Winners were selected from hundreds of entries provided by packaging designers, converters, consumer goods processors, retailers and equipment manufacturers from all regions of the globe. For nearly a decade, Clear Lam has invested extensively in research and development through its Project EarthClear™ initiative to commercialize new packaging technologies that minimize the impact on the environment. These efforts include packaging materials made from renewable plastics, materials that incorporate recycled content and lightweighting technologies designed to reduce weight and enhance cubing. About Clear Lam Packaging: Founded in 1969, Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of rigid and flexible packaging materials for thousands of food, industrial goods and personal healthcare products. Vertically integrated from design to manufacturing, Clear Lam specializes in printed films, rigid rollstock and specialized packaging systems. Clear Lam operates three manufacturing plants in the U.S. and China and employs over 500 people. A fullservice polymer lab provides a wide range of services. To learn more about Clear Lam, please visit www.clearlam.com. About the DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation: Now in its 26th year, the DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation is an international independently judged competition that honors innovations in packaging design, materials, technology, processes, and services across the entire packaging value chain. Inaugurated in 1986, the DuPont Packaging Awards program is now recognized as the leading packaging awards program in the world. Each year an esteemed panel of judges awards diamond, gold, or silver honors based on “excellence” in one, two, or all three categories. New categories this year were Technological Advancement; Responsible Packaging; and Enhanced User Experience, which were created to reflect current trends and the important role consumers play in driving packaging innovation. About DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers: Related articles and information

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http://www.coimgroup.com/Locator.cfm?SectionID=54 COIM USA ANNOUNCES THE EXPANSION OF ITS LOW FREE POLYURETHANE PREPOLYMERS PRODUCTION CAPACITY IN NEW JERSEY, USA

The additional unit will be built at the West Deptford site , where significant synergies will be achieved with the existing Polyester Polyols production and infrastructure. The new Plant start up is expected by the end of 2017. Paulsboro production unit will continue to operate. The combined LF PrePolymers capacity will increase up to 2.5 times and will include advanced and complementary technologies such as of Low Free MDI and PPDI COIM with this investment will continues to serve, support and expand its customer base in the PU PrePolymers industry enhancing its commitment in a growth market considered of strategic importance Coim USA will count on the contribution of all Commercial Partners who recognized COIM value in the industry with their continued trust and business. Thanks for support !

COIM CLOSES THE ACQUISITION OF ENSER COIM, Global Polyurethane Chemical Manufacturer, announces today that it has perfected the acquisition of Enser (ENSER ENDÜSTRIYEL SERVISLER SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI), a reputable chemical distribution company located in Istanbul, Turkey. Enser had been distributing some of COIM’s product lines in Turkey for over twenty years. Related articles and information

Erkan Sezer, a former shareholder of Enser, has been appointed as General Manager of the newly established COIM Turkey. ‘’Turkey and countries in the proximity are increasingly important markets for us’’ said Lucio Siano, Group CEO of COIM, ‘’This acquisition is an initial step to improve the service to our customers as well as supporting our specialized distributors in Turkey’’, he continued.

Comexi promotes high added value solutions for printing and conversion in Indonesia Girona, Spain. 17 November, 2015. Comexi Group, leading company in the manufacture of machinery for the flexible packaging conversion industry, was one of the protagonists of the seminar 'The perfect harmony between flexible packaging and labels' organised by the Indonesian Packaging Federation a member of the World Packaging Organisation and sponsored by Comexi and Merindo Makmur, the company representing Comexi in Indonesia. Over 130 professionals discussed the present and future of the industry in this meeting held on 12 November at the Mulia Senayan Hotel in Jakarta. The technical conference was attended by relevant companies in the sector like DuPont, BASF, SAC, Bandera Extrusion Intelligence and Siegwerk, with the aim of promoting the latest innovations in solutions and products for the flexible packaging conversion industry in Indonesia. The presentations addressed the relationship between converters and final clients, as well as the evolution of technologies regarding tendencies, productivity, efficiency and being environmentally friendly in order to respond to the market demands. During the seminar, Comexi positioned itself as a reference brand in the development of printing and conversion solutions. On the one hand, the Marketing director and Manager of the Manel Xifra Boada Technological Centre, David Centelles, presented the various solutions that Comexi provides to the sector, and showcased the tools used to carry out an optimum productivity management with a flexo printer, highlighting features like change management, colour adjustment, and their monitoring based on parameters from industry 4.0. On the other hand, Albert Comerma, Area Manager in Indonesia, presented the wide range of Comexi solutions for finishing, among which there was special interest in the holographic laminator Comexi NEXUS Futura and Comexi NEXUS L20000, the waterbased laminator especially designed to respond to environmentally sustainable laminations, while at the same time reducing the time required by the packaging market. "The Indonesian market is achieving one of the biggest growths in the consumption of flexible packaging in Asia, and the country's converters require technologies with more and more added value and cost competitiveness, in order to respond to the consumer demands", said David Centelles. However, the Catalan company not only works to provide machinery to converters, but also to advise them in their productive processes: "seminars Related articles and information

like this one are useful for reinforcing synergies between the stakeholders in this industry, and sharing knowledge so that companies can optimise their production with the solid purpose of achieving the highest performance", highlighted Centelles.

Comexi & AVT Collaborate on Next Generation Press Control Automation to Significantly Reduce Waste & Boost Productivity Girona, Spain / HodHasharon, Israel. 22 October 2015. Comexi Group, a leading company specializing in machinery solutions for the flexible packaging converting industry, has continued its collaboration with AVT (Advanced Vision Technology), the world leader in print inspection, print process control, and quality assurance, to introduce the next generation of Cingular Real. The solution aims to ensure the bestpossible automatic print pressure and register during makeready. The upgraded Cingular Real2 offers packaging manufacturers valuable enhancements to an already successful product in the form of significant waste reduction. It achieves this by optimizing the makeready process and enhancing communication between the AVT Argus E Turbo system and the Comexi press. Cingular Real 2 was recently installed at Clondalkin’s Flexoplast facility in The Netherlands. Compared to the original version, the head of the Technical Department, Klaas Struiksma, experienced a 150 meter reduction in makeready waste and a time savings of two minutes each time the press made ready. For a typical day’s production of 10 to 15 makereadies this can equate to about half an hour in saved time and a significant amount of saved material. Cingular Real analyzes the printed image pressure without the use of marks and automatically drives each printing deck to ideal pressure during the makeready process. The solution also compares a PDF file of the printed job and drives the press to perfect registration during makeready. Cingular Real2 is the result of Comexi’s and AVT’s lengthy experience improving the efficiency of converters within the flexible packaging industry. Both Cingular Real and the new upgraded version can operate on AVT’s Argus E Turbo solutions, which enables customers to enjoy speeds up to three times faster with significantly enhanced system resolution. The result is the highestpossible resolution at previously unattainable production speeds for bestinclass inspection with no quality compromise or lost data. Supported by a dedicated LED illumination technology, the solution’s camera provides an unprecedented combination of highresolution and highvolume quality control. According to Comexi Flexo Technical Director Jordi Puig, “The Cingular Real has become an essential part in Comexi flexographic presses for those converters striving to achieve maximum efficiency. By now, the upgraded Cingular Real2 further improves its original version, enabling customers to reduce time and material waste while maintaining the register adjustment according to 100% impression.

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Successful onboarding Event for the new employees of Constantia Afripack today in Durban It was an exciting and special day for some 700 Afripack employees in South Africa. Nearly all the printing presses had been turned off and the workforce had been invited to a big welcome event near the labels plant in Durban. CEO Alexander Baumgartner travelled all the way from Europe together with his colleagues Friedrich Humer, responsible for Emerging Markets, and Mike Henry, the Head of the Labels Division, to celebrate that the former Afripack employees are now part of the global CFLEX family. All the guests received a small “welcome package” with a TShirt, a miniature soccer ball, a baseball cap and an overview of Constantia Flexibles as a Group. The CFLEX delegation was welcomed by James Hynd, Group CFO, and Afripack CEO, Arnold Vermaak, who pointed out the potential of the recently closed acquisition: “We can now say that we are they global number FOUR when it comes to flexibles packaging – not THEY but WE together!” Baumgartner and Humer both addressed the new employees in a short welcome speech. “We are here for a reason”, Baumgartner said. “We are here to grow our business in one of the fastest growing markets for flexible packaging – this is all happening here in Africa and we want to be a vital part of it!” Humer added that directly from the beginning, he thought that Afripack would be a great match for Constantia Flexibles: “I am very excited to be here to witness the moment, when we actually become one company – I have always felt that our motto is very much alive here at Constantia Afripack: PEOPLE, PASSION, PACKAGING!” The onboarding celebration concluded with a nice buffet lunch with local specialties called “Braai” in South Africa and in the end the many content faces were a great sign that the future of Constantia Afripack as the newest member of the global CFLEX Group will be a very successful one. Background information: Durbanbased Afripack is the second largest flexible packaging company in South Africa and SubSaharan Africa. The company produces flexible food packaging and labels for the domestic market, as well as for selected African export countries. Afripack currently has around 1,150 employees. It operates four plants in South Africa and one each in Kenya and Mauritius.

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We are entering a market withtremendous potential Constantia Flexibles: You just attended the onboarding event for a big group of the new employees in Durban. What was your impression? Friedrich Humer: It was an extremely colorful and cheerful celebration. The employees seem to be excited to join Constantia Flexibles’ global network and absolutely fit our Group motto “People, Passion, Packaging!” Of course the onboarding event in Durban was also a great opportunity not only for me but also for CEO Alexander Baumgartner and CFO Peter Frauenknecht as well as the Head of the Label Division, Mike Henry, to welcome the new employees and the management personally and engage in some interaction. This way, both sides got to know each other a bit better which always is a great basis for a successful start! Constantia Flexibles: Why did you decide to buy Afripack and integrate it into the global network? Fritz Humer: When we were looking into expanding our footprint in Africa and especially SubSaharan Africa, we looked at several options. Afripack always stood out as the most promising option because it is the second largest producer of flexibles packaging and labels in South Africa with 4 plants in located there and another two in Kenya and Mauritius. They already had a strong customer base in the market we were interested in, many multinational and bluechip companies which we partly supply in other countries already. You see, multinational customer production presence in South Africa is growing. Recent public announcements of planned investments in South Africa by multinational customers of Constantia Flexibles, including Unilever, Nestle, and P&G amount to several hundred million dollars. Afripack has strong market position with key accounts like Unilever, Mondelez, Coca Cola, as well as local champions such as Tiger and AVI. It just seemed like the perfect match and we very much looked forward to join forces with the dedicated employees. Constantia Flexibles: Why did you look to strengthen your footprint in the African market? Friedrich Humer: We are entering a market with tremendous potential. The African market is a very bustling one and strong growthnumbers are expected within the next years. After all, the African continent is one of the fastestgrowing markets for flexible packaging. Consumption of flexible packaging products in Africa is forecast to continue to grow at a higher rate compared to Europe. Strong growth in flexible packaging is

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supported by recent and expected future investments by multinationals, a growing middle class, expansion of organized retailing and urbanization. In addition to that, Africa has a large and young population, where more than 40 percent of the population is under 14. It has 15 percent of the global population, but close to a quarter of the world’s under14s. Between now and 2050, the population of Africa’s cities is expected to grow by almost 900 million people. Last but not least, we already had a feeling for this exciting market as Constantia Flexibles is already located in South Africa through its Johannesburg site, which produces labels for international drinks manufacturers…so investing there was the next logical step to expand its presence in Africa in the coming years as part of its overall global growth strategy. Constantia Flexibles: The deal was signed in July – the closing happened beginning of December. What has been accomplished so far? Friedrich Humer: Legally we are restricted as to what we can do before closing, so we have spent a lot of time planning for the combination of our two businesses once we have closed. We have put together a very detailed integration plan and look forward to starting with this process now. Constantia Flexibles: Looking into the future…what are going to be the next steps of the integration? Friedrich Humer:The key next steps are really to bring the Afripack team into our Constantia Flexibles team and to then drive the business forward together. We have already had a brief kickoff meeting to introduce all the teams and define key milestones. The hard work really starts now to start bringing the benefits of this combination to all our stakeholders: not only our shareholders, but also our customers, employees, suppliers and partners. We are particularly focused on bringing our combined offering to our customers and in applying our operational knowhow to Afripack.

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COVERIS WELCOMES ERIC GRÉGOIRE, PRESIDENT EUROPE MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA (EMEA) FOOD & CONSUMER Coveris, a global leader in packaging and coatings solutions, is pleased to announce that Mr. Eric Grégoire will be joining the organization as President – Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Food & Consumer Products, effective January 1, 2016. In his new role, Mr. Grégoire will lead the EMEA team in the development and implementation of their business plans and growth strategy. Most recently serving as Related articles and information

President of Europe and Africa for Birla Carbon (a $2b subsidiary of Aditya Birla Group), Mr. Grégoire’s distinguished career has included a variety of general management, business development and operational roles for some of the world’s most recognizable plastics and chemicals companies. He began his career with DuPont, where he spent 12 years progressing through various disciplines such as sales, engineering, production supervision, product management, country leadership, and industrial marketing. In 2004, Mr. Grégoire joined GE Plastics as General Manager of Western Europe. Following SABIC’s acquisition of GE Plastics, Mr. Grégoire relocated to Saudi Arabia and led the GE Plastics integration. In 2008, he joined United Technologies Corporation and moved to Finland as Managing director of Marioff, a global leader in the development of water mist fire protection technologies. Mr. Grégoire earned a Master’s of Science in Applied Physics from Ecole Centrale Paris, France in 1992. He is currently based in Hanover, Germany, but will soon begin an evaluation of where best to establish his EMEA Food and Consumer Headquarters.

COVERIS, UNILEVER & PLASTISUD LAUNCH THE FIRST INDUSTRIAL INJECTION COMPRESSION SYSTEM FOR THIN WALL PACKAGING At the beginning of 2015, packaging solutions provider Coveris successfully installed the first industrial injection compression system as a result of joint development with consumer goods manufacturer Unilever and mold maker Plastisud. The system features integrated inmold label (IML) decoration for lightweight 500g Eurotubs and finds application in the spreads industry. Building on the trend of sustainability and lightweight packaging, Coveris Global Rigid continues focusing its R&D efforts on material and weight reduction of its various forming technologies such as injection molding and thermoforming – to name just a few. The development of the new injection compression technology started in 2011 as joint development project between Coveris, Unilever and Plastisud. As a result, the first industrial injection compression IML system was successfully launched at the beginning of this year, comprising a 4+4 stack mold for 500g Eurotubs for primary use in the spreads industry. The system has been up and running successfully for over four months now in the Coveris Center of Excellence for IMIML in Ravensburg, Germany. The Ravensburg plant also processes materials from Coveris divisions in other countries, for instance the 40µm inmold labels from Coveris' EU Food & Consumer Business Unit in Angoulème, France. By doing so, Coveris can offer its clients a real onestop solution: a lightweight packaging with high quality decoration up to the rim. The new, innovative technology achieves up to 20% weight savings as a result of wall thickness decrease, while keeping the high mechanical properties of the product. As the compression technology is integrated in the mold, it runs independent on hydraulic or fully electric injection presses. Yves Caunègre, Group Development Manager at Coveris Global Rigid, pointed out: “Our injection compression IML is a great achievement in the improvement of the established injection molding IML technology. I am confident that it will become a great success story for all parties involved in this technology development for thin wall packaging.” He also Related articles and information

revealed that Coveris started joint developments of further lightweight packaging solutions for the consumer good industry

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CP Flexible Packaging acquires MRI Flexible Packaging to offer more printing and converting options. York, Pa. – In a move that generates greater production capacity and the ability to offer a broader array of packaging options, CP Flexible Packaging has acquired MRI Flexible Packaging. “This is a strategic step forward for us,” said Tony Vaudo, CP’s President/CEO. “We’re always looking for ways to offer our customers a higher level of value, service and innovation. MRI is a good fit. We share the same customercentric culture with a focus on national brands and private label. Beyond the overall increase in capacity, acquiring MRI gives us the redundancy in facilities and the ability to offer additional products lines to our customers. “When we invested in CP, we knew we wanted to achieve big things in flexible packaging – and acquiring MRI is the first step,” said Emilio S. Pedroni, Managing Director at First Atlantic Capital, CP’s controlling shareholder. “It substantially increases the range and potential we bring to market.” We’re particularly excited about the new technology in CFiT™ – which is a noheat shrink sleeve designed for singleserve size bottles.” MRI Flexible Packaging is the largest supplier of polyethylene stretch sleeves in the U.S. From their facilities in Newtown and Bensalem, Pennsylvania, the company services clients in the household chemical, consumer and beverage markets. In addition to noheat stretch sleeves, MRI’s other core offerings include shrink sleeves and roll labels. York, Pennsylvaniabased CP Flexible Packaging is an emerging force in flexible packaging. With a primary focus on serving the food industry, CP specializes in pouches, resealable packaging and shrink sleeves – including the proprietary XT720 Extended Shrink Sleeve. MRI Flexible Packaging will continue under the guidance of the company’s current management. Rich Speeney, MRI’s cofounder will assume the role of Vice President/General Manager. He brings with him more than 28 years of packaging industry experience. “We’re very excited about this partnership. Now we can offer our customers a single source for a broad range of packaging options and the comfort of knowing we have the redundancy to efficiently maintain ontime workflow,” said Speeney. “Our increased scope of production offers benefits to current customers. But it’s also an opportunity to reach new markets and serve different industries” CP’s acquisition of MRI Flexible Packaging was final as of August 2014. For more than 54 years CP Flexible Packaging has specialized in flexographic print technologies and a full range of lamination capabilities to provide customers

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with effective flexible packaging, pouches, resealable packaging and shrink sleeve solutions. CP works to deliver innovative packaging that adds value and helps customers compete in the marketplace.

CP Flexible Packaging Achieves SQF Certification CP Flexible Packaging, a York, Pennsylvania based company producing flexible food packaging for a variety of Fortune 500 customers, recently achieved SQF 2000 Level 2 Certification. SQF, Safe Quality Food, is a Food Safety Management System designed to provide organizations with a rigorous system to manage food safety risks, provide safe product, and provide customers with a recognized food safety certification. “CP has always been committed to being an industry leader in supplying flexible packaging to our customers”, stated President & CEO Tony Vaudo. He also indicated, “Safety, quality, service, innovation, and sustainability are key elements that CP brings to ensure our customer’s success. By earning our SQF Certification, it not only shows that CP has a globally recognized food safety and quality plan in place, it also demonstrates our continued commitment and support for assisting our customers with their food safety initiatives.” For additional information on CP Flexible Packaging.

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DavisStandard at Wire Düsseldorf 2016 DavisStandard will feature its latest wire and cable technology during Wire Düsseldorf, April 48, 2016, in Hall 9, Booth A19. As the world’s largest international forum for the wire and cable industry, Wire 2016 is an excellent venue for DavisStandard to promote a new line of traversing and collapsible takeups and payoffs as well as capstan and extruder technology. DavisStandard’s takeups and payoffs integrate simplified engineering and cost efficiency. With a smaller overall footprint and excellent operator ergonomics, these machines have been well received since their introduction in early 2015. Machine sizes range from 1,250mm to 5,000mm (48 to 195 inches) with the greatest concentration within the 1,800mm to 2,500mm (70 to 98 inches) size range. For international customers, machines are equipped with a Siemens AC drive, PLC and HMI with a Mitsubishi servo drive. For North American customers, machines feature a Yaskawa A1000 AC drive and AllenBradley/Rockwell components that include a servo drive, PLC (programmable logic controller) and HMI (human machine interface). Technology is available as “standalone” (running in torque control) with a dancer or with an accumulator. Related articles and information

DavisStandard has also seen ongoing demand for its caterpillar capstan and HPE extruder technology. DavisStandard supplies multipass, linear and belt wrap capstans for the full range of wire and cable applications. The HPE offers a compact design and is one of the industry’s most widely used extruders. It is known for a fast delivery and rugged design that is energy efficient and easy to maintain. Advantages for wire and cable applications include increased torque capacity for high viscosity resins and custom options. The ability to address market demand in terms of performance and cost efficiency is just one aspect of DavisStandard’s Global Advantage™ in wire and cable. Another is DavisStandard’s unmatched experience in supplying extruders and associated wire and cable equipment for more than 70 years. Applications include aerial cable, building wire, coaxial and composite cable, video pair cable, tray cable, CATV, THHN and THWN wire among others.

Outlook 2016: Meeting Asia's rising demand for high performance systems Asia's growing demand for reliable and highspeed blown film lines creates opportunities. James Murphy, President & CEO of DavisStandard LLC, gives his forecast for 2016 "As global economic uncertainties continue, capital investment will be impacted. DavisStandard will continue to focus on offering high quality products that provide a rapid return on investment. We will also focus on the excellent opportunities for upgrading existing lines and providing 24/7 aftermarket services. Specific to Asia, we anticipate the food packaging market to continue to grow by 10 to 15 percent. Our line of dsX™ products are doing very well in the marketplace due to their exceptional value, high performance and fast delivery, and we expect this to continue. Examples of this include our dsX stretch™, dsX flexpack™ and dsX flexfilm™ lines. The dsX stretch™ cast film line is the first inline prestretch machine to provide exceptionally strong, thin film that can be run at higher speeds. It can produce three, five or sevenlayer conventional or prestretched films with greater efficiency and consistency. The dsX flexpack is engineered for costsensitive flexible packaging applications where fast and reliable production is essential. It features an adaptable machine configuration to support converters, printing companies, multinational companies and startups.

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The dsX flexfilm™ is engineered for applications from one to nine layers for the blown film industry’s core market. This includes laminating and converting, bag making shrink film, hood shrink film, collation film, multiunit packaging films, roll stock and surface print films. Extrusion systems in general will remain strong for us as will cast film and extrusion coating, and in this area we will continue our bid to innovate. Expansion in ASEAN We will continue to see growth in developing nations across the ASEAN region and India. Manufacturing continues to grow due to government incentives and we continue to expand our team and geographic capabilities and service accordingly. DavisStandard also recently acquired blown film leader, Gloucester Engineering, giving our customers access to the industry’s premier blown film technology and aftermarket services under one roof. This will be a significant benefit in 2016 as it will provide a significant advantage in blown film for our customers throughout Asia. This addition strengthens all areas of our blown film operation including engineering, installed base and aftermarket capabilities – all geared to improve processing and profitability for our customers."

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Cascade Engineering and Decade Products to Host National Onion Association Summer Conference Participants Cascade Engineering’s Decade Products business unit will be hosting attendees of the National Onion Association’s (NOA) July 2528 Summer Conference in Grand Rapids. Members of the press are invited to attend the Friday, July 27, event, which will include a facility tour and industry exchange involving Cascade Engineering & Decade’s representatives and the NOA’s leadership and members, as well as media interview and photo opportunities. Founded in 1913 and based in Greeley, Colo., the NOA ( www.onionsusa.org ) is one of the nation’s oldest agricultural trade groups and comprises a diverse membership of more than 500 growers, shippers, brokers and other commercial representatives. The organization’s 2012 Summer Conference will focus on a variety Related articles and information

of industry and educational topics, including the latest industry best practices, and current legislative issues and consumer trends, such as the popular “buy local” movement. The conference also will look at product innovations, including those developed by Decade Products, that enable growers to produce and ship more than six billion pounds of onions annually in the United States alone. Decade Products ( www.decadeproducts.com ) offers an extensive line of plastic containers and pallets for a variety of agricultural, food processing and other industrial applications. Engineered from a highdensity structural foam, the company’s products are distinguished by their strong and lightweight construction, reusability and maintenancefree reliability Decade’s USDAapproved agricultural solutions enable more effective harvesting, handling, transportation and storage; help protect growers’ products by eliminating splinters, pests, pathogens and water absorption; enable easy sterilization; and can incorporate RFID technology to enable better traceability and tracking. “Decade Products is delighted to welcome the National Onion Association, the voice for an important and unique industry that makes the food we eat so much more flavorful, healthful and interesting,” said Ralph Harris, President of Decade Products. “We’re looking forward to learning about the industry’s evolving opportunities and needs, sharing the customized solutions Decade Products can provide and sharing another facet of the West Michigan experience to the NOA’s visiting members.”

® Decade Products Introduces MACX 48 Bulk Harvest Bin

Decade Products has introduced a new larger size of its popular MACX® Bulk Harvest Bin that directly fits on harvesting equipment to minimize produce handling. The MACX® 48 is a 48" x 48" vented bin with a maximum load capacity of 1,500 lbs. Like the 48" x 40" ® MACX bin, the MACX® 48 is constructed of highdensity polyethylene structural foam for high strength and superior impact resistance for a longerlasting, tough but lightweight stacking bin. The longer length better fits field harvesting equipment and increases volume to 217 U.S. gallons. "We've heard from our customers that a larger bin would allow them to avoid the unnecessary produce transfers that add costly, timeconsuming steps and risk damaging product," said Ralph Harris, President and CEO of Decade Products. "With the MACX® 48, producers can all but eliminate handling between the field and market. This bin can travel from the field to the processing facility and even straight onto the truck to market without disturbing its contents." The MACX® 48 features an industryhigh concentration of vent slots for faster cooling, drying and processing times. Its smooth interior surfaces allow for better packout and can be highpressure washed and sterilized. The HDPE construction prevents the splinters, pests, pathogens and mold common to wood bins, while Related articles and information

meeting USDA/HAACP standards for direct food contact. It is engineered for safe stacking to 10 high for increased warehouse capacity. The MACX® 48 is available for immediate delivery with no minimum order quantity. Standard colors are available in stock. Custom colors and molded company logos are available for easy identification and tracking.

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Display Pack Moving to New Facility Victor Hansen, President of Display Pack, a national provider of consumer packaging services to some of the world's top brands, announced that the company has purchased and will be moving to a new 406,000squarefoot facility. The Cedar Springs, Michigan facility, consisting of 360,000 squarefeet of manufacturing space and 46,000 squarefeet of mezzanine space, is currently occupied by Wolverine Worldwide, a global footwear and clothing maker who uses it as distribution center. Display Pack plans to transition into the facility, located just north of Grand Rapids, as Wolverine winds down its current operations. The growth we have been going through mandated we find a bigger, more suitable facility, Hansen said. Our plastic packaging division alone has grown 85 percent over the past three years; and due to our aggressive growth strategy it's impossible to keep up with that growth at our present facilities. Display Pack, foresees adding approximately 50 more jobs as it transitions into the new site. The types of jobs that will be available include Thermoforming operators, Quality and Project Engineers, Customer Service Reps, Mold Designers, CNC Operators and Material Handling/Warehouse Workers, just to name a few." Display Pack recently sold its current home, a five story, 375,000squarefoot building in Grand Rapids, which it has occupied since 1979, to Naperville, Illinoisbased Franklin Partners who is considering using the building as either hightech office space or an apartment building. Related articles and information

Sawyer Mini Water Filter Sawyer Products, a manufacturer of technological solutions for pointofuse water filters which filter contaminated water to levels cleaner than U.S. bottled water, has chosen Display Pack to produce packaging for its super lightweight Mini Water Filter. Display Pack will produce a clamshell and three printed insert cards for Sawyer's twoounce water filtration system. The system, which includes a drinking pouch, filter, cleaning plunger and straw, can filter up to 100,000 gallons of freshwater lake, river or stream water, removing 99.99999% of bacteria, including salmonella, cholera and E. coli, and 99.9999% of protozoa such as cryptosporidium and giardia. The system can also be attached to any standard water bottle. Sold in major sporting goods stores and online, the system retails for about $25Sawyer Products, a manufacturer of technological solutions for pointofuse water filters which filter contaminated water to levels cleaner than U.S. bottled water, has chosen Display Pack to produce packaging for its super lightweight Mini Water Filter. Display Pack will produce a clamshell and three printed insert cards for Sawyer's twoounce water filtration system. The system, which includes a drinking pouch, filter, cleaning plunger and straw, can filter up to 100,000 gallons of freshwater lake, river or stream water, removing 99.99999% of bacteria, including salmonella, cholera and E. coli, and 99.9999% of protozoa such as cryptosporidium and giardia. The system can also be attached to any standard water bottle. Sold in major sporting goods stores and online, the system retails for about $25

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DuPont Presents “Surlyn® Meets Milano” In the heart of the world capital of design, DuPont Cosmetic Solutions to reveal new design possibilities for creatives across a gamut of sectors. Related articles and information

Milan, Nov. 18, 2015 – Milan’s Triennale Design Café will set the stage for “Surlyn® meets Milano,” an inspiring event presented by DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers, where the influence of contrasting design cultures will reveal new aesthetic and tactile possibilities for creatives across a variety of design disciplines. Since its origins, Italy’s celebrated Triennale Design Museum is home to all forms of art and creative expression connected to social evolution, and there could be no better place than here to host “Surlyn® meets Milano”. The signature boutique event will introduce members of the European design world to the surprising and luxurious qualities of DuPont™ Surlyn® . “Surlyn® meets Milano” – Opening and Press Conference PLACE: Triennale Design Museum, viale Emilio Alemagna 6, Milan DATE: 1st December 2015 TIME: 5:00 pm TO REGISTER: Surlyn® meets Milano Registration The evening of the event opening, leading designers and personalities within the international design world will be present to introduce the material and answer questions by the media. These personalities include: ● Gianfranco Faccin, R&D Project Engineer at Alessi ● Ambrogio Rossari, ADI Lombardia President ● Andrea Rovatti, designer at Rovatti Design ● Thierry de Baschmakoff, Director of Aesthete ● Philippe Milazzo, Global Head of Marketing – Cosmetics, Perfumes & Luxury Packaging – DuPont Francesco Lucchese Event Moderator: Italian architect and designer, Francesco Lucchese, is also the creator of Maison Surlyn® , the DuPont exhibition space in the form of a luxury boutique that highlights the infinite creative potential of Surlyn®. The Surlyn® meets Milano exhibition will illustrate the potential of DuPont™ Surlyn® with objects of design: from tableware, caps of perfumes and bottles, sports goods and other items. “Surlyn® meets Milano” PLACE: Triennale Design Museum, viale Emilio Alemagna 6, Milan DATE: 16 December 2015 TIME: 10:30 am to 20:30 pm The event will be sponsored by ADI (Association for Industrial Design). Since 1956, the association has been uniting professionals, researchers, teachers, critics, and journalists around the main topics of design: project, energy consumption, recycling and training. ADI has played a leading role in the development of industrial design as a cultural and economic phenomenon. Transparent, colored, metallic or satin finished, Surlyn® is a premium material that can replace glass, while offering a crystal clear transparency and colorability without limits. It allows combining freedom of design, aesthetics and performance. Thanks to Surlyn®, possibilities of reinterpretation are unlimited. Surlyn® Related articles and information

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DuPont Packaging Calls for Entries in 28th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 11, 2015 – DuPont Packaging invites packaging innovators to enter to win a coveted DuPont Award for Packaging Innovation. Entries will be accepted through Feb. 19, 2016 and forms are available at packagingawards.dupont.com . “As the industry’s longestrunning, global, independently judged competition, winning a DuPont Award for Packaging Innovation can provide a breakthrough for new concepts and stimulate demand for new packaging ideas,” said Yasmin Siddiqi, DuPont Packaging Awards leader, referring to an online site where past winners are sharing success stories . “This also is an opportunity to present innovative packaging solutions to some of the industry’s leaders in packaging during the independent judging process. The sharing, feedback and networking that come with the awards experience can be invaluable.” Entry is free and DuPont materials are not required to be used in the packaging structure. Judges consider excellence in these areas: technological advancement, responsible packaging and enhanced user experience. Winners will join an elite group of industry leaders to be honored at a ceremony on May 19, 2016. Information on the program and past winners is posted on the DuPont Packaging Awards website . DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers (P&IP) manufactures an extensive portfolio of adhesive, peelable lidding and sealant resins for the packaging industry. P&IP provides a globally networked development team to work with customers on packaging programs that improve performance, shelf appeal and convenience, while optimizing costs for the food, cosmetics, industrial and health and personal care industries. DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing worldclass science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment.

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DuPont Teijin Films wins IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe 2015 Award DuPont Teijin Films has been awarded the Technical Development Materials Award at the 11th Annual IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe 2015 Conference and Tradeshow taking place in Berlin, Germany on Related articles and information

April 28 29, 2015. The award was given for the most significant technical development over the last 24 months in the material development field. The material which won this award is Melinex® PCS, a polyester film that provides a “cleanondemand” surface, for use as a substrate in deposition processes for the manufacture of barrier films. This unique polyester film with a Peelable Clean Surface (PCS) provides high barrier film producers with an inherently defectfree film surface for the deposition of thin inorganic and organic barrier layers, thus providing a needed breakthrough in the pursuit of high yield, long lifetime flexible electronic devices such as Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) displays and lighting, Quantum Dot LCD, and Organic PV. IDTechEx estimates the transparent barrier materials market will exceed $200 million by 2025. “The drive toward flexible electronics applications has created a pressing need for highperformance barrier films in a wide range of application areas,” said Thane Gough, flexible electronics business development manager for DuPont Teijin Films. “We are confident that Melinex® PCS will provide a viable route to a costeffective barrier material, and enable thecommercialisation of highvolume flexible devices for current and future consumer electronics applications.” “We are delighted to receive this award from IDTechEx, which acknowledges our ongoing commitment to working with developers and manufacturers in this exciting new market area.” During the conference, Bill MacDonald, business research associate for DuPont Teijin Films presented, “Polyester Films for the Next Generation of Flexible Electronics.” DuPont Teijin Films has supported the emerging flexible electronics market since its inception, and has listened to technology developers to understand the characteristics required for flexible, polymeric substrates. This has allowed DuPont Teijin Films to develop a range of new innovative films to support this growing market area. Melinex® PCS is the latest of these developments and is designed to offer a near defectfree surface for the deposition of organic and inorganic barrier materials. The clean surface has been shown to significantly improve the barrier properties of a coated film, increasing both performance and yield. DuPont Teijin Films continues to invest in the Flexible Electronics market, and we welcome discussions on future substrate requirements. Our aim is to continue to develop novel films which contribute to new product and process innovation in this market. DuPont Teijin Films Introduces Flame Retardant Polyester Films New flame retardant films from DuPont Teijin Films promise to help design engineers in the electronics, transportation, construction and label industries deliver high performance at low cost. The halogenfree, Related articles and information

white Teijin® Tetoron® UF Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) films and the Teonex® QF Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN) films combine chemical resistance, strength and insulation properties with the VTM0 flame rating available from UL’s UL 94 flame classification testing. “We have applied our proprietary science to help our customers deliver highquality products for these costsensitive industries,” said Scott Gordon, business development manager, DuPont Teijin Films. “Traditional PET and PEN polyester films are wellknown for their performance and reliability characteristics, and these two new film types have combined those properties with the highly desired VTM0 certification. Other commercial film types offer inherent flame retardance, but often at a high price. Most commercial polyester films are inherently resistant to heat, chemicals and water absorption, however the typical flame classification rating is at the VTM2 level or higher. Consequently PET polyester films have been used only in a limited range of electronics applications, or in some cases the PET’s flame retardance was achieved through the use of additives or coatings containing halogens, which are no longer permitted in many industries. Both the Teijin® Tetoron® UF PET and Teonex® QF PEN films are white and halogenfree, and they are available globally from DuPont Teijin Films in thicknesses ranging from 25 – 250 microns. Typical applications include insulating materials and labels for electronic products such as PCs, office equipment and batteries, plus flexible printed circuitry and lighting. At thicknesses of 125 microns or more, the white PET and PEN films provide more than 90 percent diffuse reflectance across the visible wavelength spectrum, which is important for many LED Lighting applications that require durable and reflective flame retardant films. For higher temperature applications, the Teonex® QF PEN film is capable of withstanding processing at temperatures over 180C.

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As already announced in our last press release dated 18.12.2014 Eckart's metal surcharges will be adjusted on a quarterly basis. Due to the development of metal prices during the first quarter 2015 the following reduced metal surcharges will apply for the second quarter 2015:

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The specialty chemicals Group ALTANA was able to increase sales by 9 percent to €1,070 million in the first half of 2015 (previous year: €985 million). At €210 million, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) almost reached the high level of the previous year (€212 million). At 19.6 percent, the EBITDA margin was below the previous year's margin (21.5 percent), remaining, however, at a high level. The company's sales growth mainly resulted from positive exchange rate effects (8 percent), but also from acquisitions (1 percent). Adjusted for these effects, operating sales in the first six months of 2015 were down by 1 percent, and therefore slightly below the strong previous year's level. "Demand momentum in our markets did not live up to our expectations in the first half of 2015," stated Dr. Matthias L. Wolfgruber, CEO of ALTANA AG. "However, ALTANA is very well positioned for further profitable organic growth." Overprint varnishes business posts significant growth due to acquisitions The ACTEGA Coatings & Sealants division achieved the strongest growth in the period under review. ACTEGA boosted sales by 16 percent to €195 million, mainly as a result of acquisition effects. Adjusted for acquisition and exchange rate effects, sales increased by 2 percent. The ECKART Effect Pigments division posted the strongest operating sales increase. Due to special factors from the previous year sales were up by 3 percent. Positive exchange rate effects led to a total nominal increase in sales of 10 percent to €179 million. Sales in the divisions ELANTAS Electrical Insulation (€242 million) and BYK Additives & Instruments (€455 million) grew by 11 and 4 percent respectively. Adjusted for exchange rate effects, operating sales in both divisions were slightly down by 2 percent respectively. The U.S. remains strongest growth market ALTANA posted by far the strongest growth again in the Americas region. Especially due to the current U.S. DollarEuro exchange rate, sales grew by 23 percent. In the U.S., sales actually rose by 24 percent. Adjusted for acquisition and exchange rate effects, sales in the Americas remained almost unchanged at the high level of the previous year, with a slight decrease of 1 percent. Operating sales in the U.S. were up by 2 percentage points. Nominal and operating sales in Europe stabilized at the previous year's level. Asia contributed 10 percent to growth; operating sales almost reached the previous year's level (1 percent). Outlook Adjusted for acquisition and exchange rate effects, sales growth in 2015 is expected to be in the low singledigit percentage range, and therefore at the lower end of the target range of 2 to 5 percent. ALTANA confirms its growth forecast for the full year and anticipates nominal sales growth in the higher singledigit percentage range.

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MILAN, Italy, December 7, 2015 – Electronics For Imaging (Nasdaq:EFII), Fremont, Calif., will be one of eight businesses honored this year with the prestigious American Chamber of Commerce in Italy (AmCham Italy) Transatlantic Award. EFI CEO Guy Gecht and Dr. Ambrogio Caccia Dominioni, managing director, EFI Reggiani, will receive the award from U.S. Ambassador to Italy John R. Phillips during a December 10 gala dinner in Milan. EFI Reggiani, a Bergamo, Italybased team that is part of EFI, is a leading innovator in textile printing and pre and posttreatment technologies. AmCham Italy selected Silicon Valleybased EFI as one of this year’s award recipients for its emphasis on international collaboration to strengthen and promote “Made In Italy” excellence with EFI Reggiani’s bestinclass textile technologies. EFI Reggiani is focused on the development of new textile technologies to serve highgrowth marketing applications. The leadingedge textile technology team has seen substantial sales of digital and traditional textile equipment at recent U.S. and Italian trade shows, and recently launched a new product, the EFI Reggiani NEXT aqueous inkjet textile printer. EFI is being honored alongside several distinguished corecipients also receiving the Transatlantic Award: American companies Dow Chemical, IBM and Victoria’s Secret, and Italian companies Adler Group, Carnelutti Studio Legale Associato, Gruppo Sofidel, Manifatture Sigaro Toscano and Sorin. “We are honored that EFI has been selected for this prestigious award because it highlights the great opportunities possible with American investment in Italy’s renowned, highquality industrial manufacturing sector,” Gecht said. “Our dynamic and innovative EFI Reggiani team is a key driver for EFI’s growth, and it speaks to the broader importance of strong transatlantic business relationships.” The annual AmCham Italy gala event celebrates successful international commerce between the Italian and American business communities. This year’s event has the added significance of being both the 10th anniversary of the gala dinner and the 100th anniversary of AmCham Italy as an organization. Businesses worldwide create innovative, highvalue and highquality imaging applications with EFI printers, including EFI Reggiani textile production equipment. EFI’s printer portfolio, which also features the industry’s top LED and UV inkjet narrow, wide and superwideformat technologies, gives printing companies profitable opportunities in “The Imaging of Things,” delivering greater product customization and appeal in everything from signage and packaging to décor, apparel and industrial manufacturing. For more information about EFI Reggiani and other advanced EFI printer technologies, visit www.efi.com. About EFI Reggiani EFI Reggiani is a leading technology provider of a full range of industrial solutions for textile manufacturing, including highquality printers for fashion and home furnishing textiles, with a comprehensive portfolio spanning the company's original rotary screen technologies to the most advanced inkjet textile printers, preand posttreatment machines, and inks in the industry. EFI Reggiani is part of EFI. About EFI EFI™ is a global technology company, based in Silicon Valley, and is leading the worldwide transformation from analog to digital imaging. We are passionate about fueling customer success with products that increase competitiveness and boost productivity. To do that, we develop breakthrough technologies for the manufacturing of signage, packaging, textiles, ceramic tiles, and personalized documents, with a wide range Related articles and information

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Belgiumbased Corelio Automates Printing with EFI Technique MIS Software Zaventem, Belgium – 4 Dec. 2015 – Using an advanced highly automated and integrated workflow solution, featuring EFI ™ (Nasdaq:EFII) Technique MIS software as its core, Belgiumbased commercial print company Corelio Printing has achieved greater efficiencies to set itself above and beyond other publishing industry providers, with 85% of the company’s multiplant operation running handsfree. Corelio Printing staff and customers benefit from this exceptional level of streamlined workflow integration as it allows staff to focus primarily on customer care instead of administrative or lowlevel production management tasks. The centrepiece of the workflow, EFI Technique software, schedules jobs with virtually no intervention across several plants running a variety of printing technologies. The company, a division of Corelio Media, has also increased productivity while reducing costs because of the EFI Technique implementation and its integration to connect business management, prepress and production processes. According to Corelio Printing CEO Jan Lynen, an influx of smaller publication runs in the 30,000 to 50,000quantity range created the need for faster turnaround. Without the EFI Technique installation, those jobs would have substantially increased the amount of labour needed to keep up with demand. “We produce from 12,000 to 20,000 plates per month,” said Lynen, “but since implementing EFI Technique our customers’ PDF files go straight to the platesetter with no staff involved. “If a change comes in on a job,” he added, “the software recalculates how many new plates have to be made and reassigns them to an available platesetter.” In the end, the successful EFI Technique implementation yielded a 10% savings in labour, according to Lynen. “Best of all,” he added, “Customers love not having strict deadlines. Now they can upload files at their convenience 24 hours a day. All we need is a help desk for unusual orders. Technique gives our customers lots more flexibility when working with Corelio Printing.” Under its original ownership, Corelio Media printed the first issue of De Standaard, Belgium’s largestcirculation newspaper, in 1918. Today the company’s portfolio includes commercial printing, digital publishing and broadcast media, as well as newspaper publishing. Much of Corelio Media’s growth over the years is a result of a series of mergers and acquisitions from which it inherited additional printing facilities. In 2009, a reorganisation split the company’s printing into Coldset Printing Partners for newspaper production and Corelio Printing for commercial applications including magazines and collateral materials. Housed in different facilities running heatset, coldset and sheetfed technology, Corelio Printing serves clients in Belgium, France and the Netherlands. EFI Technique automates job scheduling in three plants

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Lynen had several criteria when choosing workflow software to operate between the Corelio production facilities. “With the merger of several companies we had a mixture of processes and wanted to uniform production to save costs,” said Lynen. “The software had to cover the operation of all of our plants and different technologies so JDF was very important.” EFI worked closely with Corelio Printing and its plate and prepress technology supplier, Agfa, to also establish a streamlined integration between Technique and the Agfa prepress workflow software Corelio uses. Corelio Printing’s next step working with EFI involves giving customers direct login access using EFI’s proven Webtoprint technologies. “EFI Technique has been a powerful MIS solution for customers around the world. Corelio Printing demonstrates how far a company in the publishing space can go with automation to reduce costs and improve customer relationships,” said Paul Cripps, EFI’s vice president of sales for the EMEA region. “We are honoured to be among its partners.” About EFI

EFI is a global technology company, based in Silicon Valley, and is leading the worldwide transformation from analogue to digital imaging. We are passionate about fuelling customer success with products that increase competitiveness and boost productivity. To do that, we develop breakthrough technologies for the manufacturing of signage, packaging, textiles, ceramic tiles, and personalised documents, with a wide range of printers, inks, digital front ends, and a comprehensive business and production workflow suite that transforms and streamlines the entire production process. (www.efi.com) Follow EFI Online: Follow us on Twitter: @EFIPrint Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/EFI.Digital.Print.Technology View us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/EFIDigitalPrintTech NOTE TO EDITORS: The EFI logo is a registered trademark of Electronics For Imaging, Inc. in the U.S. and/or certain other countries. EFI is a trademark of Electronics For Imaging, Inc. in the U.S. and/or certain other countries. All other terms and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners,

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Women in manufacturing: Ideas on how to close the gender gap A recent report by Deloitte titled “Minding the Manufacturing Gender Gap” paints a clear picture of how important it is that today’s manufacturers attract women and then retain and advance those women in the manufacturing workforce. Why? Because it’s a sure way of winning the war for talent and boosting the bottom line. How are women faring in that subset of manufacturing known as packaging? To find out, Packaging World editors talked to eight prominent women in leadership roles on the operations and manufacturing side of the

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packaging space. Presented here is an edited version of their thoughtful comments. Please note that space constraints prevent us from including a comment from every interviewee for every question. PW: How did you come to occupy your current role? Sutherland: I started working for Perfect Fit Meals about five years ago. My job was to help grow the operation by problem solving, finding scalable solutions, and applying new processing technologies. During my work at Perfect Fit Meals, we became one of the first companies to bring a High Pressure Pasteurized ready meal to market. In the course of marketing our HPP product, we discovered that as a processor, we were really talented with product and packaging development and even more so where HPP was concerned. After spending a year traveling to expand our capabilities with HPP, our CEO and I discussed opening Texas Food Solutions with me as the President of the new company. We just opened a 40,000squarefoot plus facility that is purpose built for HPP tolling. We also opened an Innovation Center that includes a full test kitchen and a range of equipment to showcase multiple packaging formats so customers can rapidly iterate and test products for HPP. Brock: I graduated from Clemson University with a BS in Packaging Science in 1998. After graduation, I took a position with a corrugated display company in Pennsylvania that I had interned with over a summer. I was their Marketing Manager for four years and was being positioned to move into corporate sales. During that time, George Jameson, Executive Vice President of Plants and Manufacturing for The C.F. Sauer Company (aka Dad), tried continuously to recruit me to establish a packaging department for Sauer. The company was growing fast and had everincreasing demands for packaging. At that time, packaging was handled through operations and purchasing management, with a heavy reliance on suppliers. In June 2002, the timing was right to move back home to South Carolina and begin work at Sauer. I was excited about working for a consumer products company, and the diversity of the position was really appealing. I came on board as the Corporate Packaging Engineer and began establishing the department from the ground up. It hasn’t slowed down for a second, as our company continues to thrive. I hired another packaging science grad from Clemson in 2012 and would love to have a few more! It’s been a pleasure working for the Sauer family, and I’m looking forward to the years ahead.

Three 2015 FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Award Wins Emerald Packaging wins three 2015 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards including a Gold Award in Printing and Shelf Impact for Dole Fruit & Veggie Blends, a Silver Award in Packaging Excellence for the Organic Girl Three Heart Romaine Stand Up Pouch, and a Silver Award in Sustainability for Potato Starch Based Film.

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A Successful Year at Goss’s Packaging Technology Center Since opening in 2014, the Goss Packaging Technology Center has proved a strong draw for industry professionals and prospects, and a key asset for Goss, providing a central hub to showcase the vast capabilities of the Sunday Vpak web offset press. Within the first six months of opening, many prospects from packaging facilities across the globe visited the Center at Goss’s headquarters in Durham, New Hampshire (USA), to witness live demonstrations and open testing of the Vpak press and explore new opportunities in packaging print production. Since this time, uses of the Packaging Technology Center have continued to evolve. This year alone, the Center has hosted numerous live tests, including the first lenticular film testing on web offset and expanded color activities, and has facilitated a number of landmark achievements for Goss. Almost one year on from the first ‘open’ demonstration week, we review some of these key milestones realized at the Center to date.

Energy Sciences, Inc. (ESI) will be part of “World’s Greatest!...” series Wilmington, MAEnergy Sciences, Inc. (ESI), the World Leader in Electron Beam systems and solutions announced today that they have recently been selected by How2Media, the producers of the television show “World’s Greatest!...”, to be a part of the popular television series. “ESI founded the cutting edge Electron Beam Technology, and continues to dominate the technological platform known as EB, with over 80% market share. They help the entire supplychain develop the various surrounding technologies, from coatings to inks to substrates and beyond. That’s what leaders do, they innovate, they grow, and they lead. ESI has a wonderful and interesting history, and we think their story will be meaningful to our viewers” said Gordon Freeman, Executive Producer of the show. As part of the show, How2Media sent a film crew to spend time at the company’s facilities in Wilmington, Massachusetts, to find out what the story behind the story is with this great and growing company, and to show the “World’s Greatest!...” viewers why Energy Sciences, Inc. (ESI) was selected as the best in their category, and therefore featured on the show. “World’s Greatest!...” is a thirty minute show dedicated to highlighting the world’s greatest companies, products, places, and people. Each show is a fast paced tour around the world featuring behind the scenes footage, informative interviews, and exciting visuals. How2Media is a 21st Century television production company. Their award winning programming can be seen on national cable channels and local network affiliates across the country. For more information on How2Media and their show lineup, please visit How2Media.tv. or check your local listings for “World’s Greatest!...”. Or go to http://worldsgreatesttv.com/tv_schedule See below for viewing dates and times. Related articles and information

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Crucial for dynamic stability control VESTAMID® L1930 gear wheels for steering angle sensors Driving in the dark, on a bend, or on a wet road—modern vehicles are usually equipped with dynamic stability control to keep them in lane in situations such as these. This electronically controlled driver assistance system requires an angle sensor with an important safety function to be built into the steering column. This is why Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH, headquartered in BietigheimBissingen (Germany) opted for VESTAMID® L1930 polyamide 12 from the Resource Efficiency Segment of Evonik, Essen, as the material for the gear drive of the steering angle sensor. The steering angle sensor measures the steering angle of the steering wheel and continuously indicates to the dynamic stability control system—also known as the electronic stability control, or ESC—the direction in which the driver wants to go. The ESC compares the driver’s intended course with the vehicle’s actual direction and makes the necessary adjustments by targeted braking of individual wheels. This should prevent acceleration of the vehicle on bends, for example, and ensure that the driver can retain control of the vehicle. The sensor is mounted in the steering column. A rotor consisting of a large gear wheel is actuated by the steering column and drives two smaller gear wheels with different numbers of teeth (on the Nonius principle). The magnets embedded in the gear wheels allow detection of the rotational position of the gear wheels by means of Hall or MR angle sensors. The electrical information provided by the angle sensors thus allows calculation of the absolute steering angle. The materials used for the gear drive must satisfy stringent requirements to ensure high accuracy and ruggedness in the steering angle sensor and maintain the required angular accuracy. VESTAMID® L1930 offers exactly these properties: As a polyamide 12 it is temperaturestable over a wide range, from 40°C to 125°C. Its properties change only very slightly with variations in ambient humidity; molded parts show almost no dimensional changes. It has extraordinarily high impact resistance and notched impact strength, even well below freezing point. It has good to very good resistance to oils and greases, fuels, hydraulic fluids, and salt solutions, making it ideal for automotive use. Its outstanding abrasion resistance and low sliding friction coefficient are essential qualities for the gear wheels of the steering angle sensor, and it also has noise and vibrationdamping properties.

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VESTAMID® has been used in the automotive sector by wellknown car makers for 50 years. Continued development has led to an increasingly large number of application areas, ranging from line systems through cable sheathing to the very smallest injectionmolded parts. Company information Evonik, the creative industrial group from Germany, is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. Profitable growth and a sustained increase in the value of the company form the heart of Evonik’s corporate strategy. Its activities focus on the key megatrends health, nutrition, resource efficiency and globalization. Evonik benefits specifically from its innovative prowess and integrated technology platforms. Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world. In fiscal 2014 more than 33,000 employees generated sales of around €12.9 billion and an operating profit (adjusted EBITDA) of about €1.9 billion. Evonik Industries has been producing specialty chemical products in the Greater China region (Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan) since the late 1970’s; with wideranging trading relations already in place prior to this in the region. Evonik regards Greater China as one of the driving forces of the global economy and we consequently endeavour to grow our business in the region. The company now has around 3,000 employees in the Greater China region, the regional sales reached over €1.1 billion in 2014. Disclaimer In so far as forecasts or expectations are expressed in this press release or where our statements concern the future, these forecasts, expectations or statements may involve known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results or developments may vary, depending on changes in the operating environment. Neither Evonik Industries AG nor its group companies assume an obligation to update the forecasts, expectations or statements contained in this release.

Sustainability in the supply chain Successful audit of Evonik’s site in Herne As part of the Together for Sustainability initiative, Evonik’s site in Herne was audited by independent auditors from SGS. It’s there in black and white for Evonik: The company shows "transparency as regards the sustainability of suppliers" and strives for "continuous improvement of sustainability standards throughout the supply chain."

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This was certified by independent auditors from SGS following their audit as part of the Together for Sustainability (TfS) initiative, of which nearly 20 international chemical corporations are now members. Evonik celebrated the panEuropean certificate première at its site in Herne. "Nowadays, suppliers are no longer assessed solely on the basis of price, quality, and timely delivery. Health and safety as well as conditions in the workplace and environmental issues also have a bearing on the business relationship," stressed Dr. Alfred SchmidtSteffen, plant manager at Herne. "We increasingly see it as our duty not only to do business ourselves on a sustainable basis, but also to make the sustainability of our suppliers transparent and commit ourselves to improving this." On the subject of the environment, the focus was, for example, on the systems for the safe handling and disposal of chemicals. "In the area of health and safety, the question is whether there are guidelines on the use of personal protective equipment, contingency plans, and regular fire drills," SchmidtSteffen explains. "And in connection with labor standards and human rights, the practices relating to working hours and discrimination are evaluated, for instance." Evonik is a founding member of the TfS initiative. The aim of this initiative is to continue to improve sustainability in the value chain. One of the instruments TfS uses for this is onthespot checks. As part of the supplier chain, Evonik also submits itself to such site audits. You can find more information on the topic "Together for Sustainability" at www.tfsinitiative.com. At Evonik’s site in Herne, some 200 employees from the Crosslinkers Business Line predominantly produce raw materials that excel in a large number of different applications. These include brilliant paints, scratchproof and weatherresistant automotive coatings, highquality car interior parts, and solventfree coatings for industrial floors. The products made in Herne also provide corrosion protection for bridges, scaffolding or water locks and ensure high strength in rotor blades for wind turbines. About Resource Efficiency The Resource Efficiency segment is led by Evonik Resource Efficiency GmbH and supplies high performance materials for environmentally friendly as well as energyefficient systems to the automotive, paints & coatings, adhesives, construction, and many other industries. This segment employed about 7,800 employees, and generated sales of around €4 billion in 2014. About Evonik Evonik, the creative industrial group from Germany, is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals, operating in the Nutrition & Care, Resource Efficiency and Performance Materials segments. The company benefits from its innovative prowess and integrated technology platforms. In 2014 more than 33,000 Related articles and information

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Darren Woods Elected President of Exxon Mobil Corporation and Member of Board of Directors IRVING, Texas( BUSINESS WIRE )Darren W. Woods has been elected president of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) and a member of the board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2016. The election of Woods, who is currently senior vice president of the corporation, was made during a meeting of the ExxonMobil board of directors on Wednesday. With the addition of Woods, the ExxonMobil board is comprised of 13 directors, 11 of whom are nonemployee directors. Rex W. Tillerson, 63, continues his position of chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the corporation. Woods, 50, was elected to his current position of senior vice president and a member of the management committee of the corporation June 1, 2014. A native of Wichita, Kansas, Woods earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in business administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He joined Exxon Company International in 1992 as a planning analyst. He held a number of domestic and international assignments for ExxonMobil Refining & Supply Company, ExxonMobil Chemical Company and Exxon Company International, and he served as manager of investor relations for Exxon Mobil Corporation. Woods held positions as vice president of supply and transportation and director of refining for Europe, Africa and the Middle East for ExxonMobil Refining & Supply Company and vice president of ExxonMobil Chemical Company. Related articles and information

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50,000 donation kicks off Garland nonprofit agency’s 25th anniversary Jonathan’s Place provides vital services for abused and neglected children ExxonMobil’s annual holiday gift supports North Texas community organizations

IRVING, Texas(B USINESS WIRE )Rex W. Tillerson, chairman and chief executive officer of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), today presented Jonathan’s Place with the company’s annual holiday gift of $50,000, advancing the nonprofit agency’s mission of providing housing and specialized services to abused, abandoned and neglected children from newborns through adolescence. ExxonMobil’s donation kicks off the agency’s 25th anniversary year, during which it will celebrate its longstanding commitment to North Texas children. “Jonathan’s Place provides critical lifesaving support services to those who are most vulnerable during times of crisis,” Tillerson said. “ExxonMobil is proud to support its mission and celebrate its dedication to North Texas children for more than a quarter of a century.” Established in 1991 as the first licensed foster group home for drugaddicted infants and small children in Texas, Jonathan’s Place remains the only licensed emergency shelter in Dallas County serving children in crisis under the age of 5. In addition to serving clients through its emergency shelter, the organization advocates for foster care and adoption, and has an extensive program to support families who open their homes and hearts to children in need. Five years ago, its services expanded to offer a program providing a therapeutic approach to overcoming the traumatic effects of physical and mental abuse, specifically for girls in the child welfare system. In 2014, Jonathan’s Place provided loving homes, supplies and outreach to over 11,000 children across 19 Texas counties. The agency offers a range of clienttailored services, ensuring that children in its care receive medical and dental care, developmental and psychological assessments, weekly individual and group therapy, educational support and more.

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“We are extremely grateful to Mr. Tillerson and ExxonMobil for supporting our devotion to providing a safe haven for abused and neglected children,” said Allicia Frye, CEO, Jonathan’s Place. “This gift is truly a blessing as the holidays and our 25th anniversary approach.” ExxonMobil established the holiday gift in 2006 to support North Texas nonprofit agencies during the holiday season. Past recipients include ACH Child and Family Services, Children’s Advocacy Center of Denton County, Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange (GRACE), Interfaith Housing Coalition, Irving Cares, Lena Pope Home, Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County, St. Philip’s School and Community Center, and Vogel Alcove. About Exxon Mobil Corporation Exxon Mobil Corporation, the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, uses technology and innovation to help meet the world’s growing energy needs. ExxonMobil engages in a range of philanthropic activities that advance education, with a focus on math and science in the U.S., promote women as catalysts for development, and combat malaria. In 2014, together with its employees and retirees, Exxon Mobil Corporation, its divisions and affiliates, and the ExxonMobil Foundation provided $278 million in contributions worldwide. Additional information on ExxonMobil’s community partnerships and contributions programs is available at www.exxonmobil.com/community . About Jonathan’s Place Established in 1991, Jonathan’s Place is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe, loving home and specialized services to children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected. Jonathan’s Place serves North Texas children through its Emergency Shelter, Foster & Adoptive Family Program, Girls Treatment Program, and Safe Place Program. In 2014, Jonathan’s Place provided loving homes, supplies and outreach to 11,112 children across 19 Texas counties

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Floralife eZ Dose® Makes Procona Dosing EZ! oday, many floral professionals throughout the flower chain use reusable shipping boxes known as Proconas to get their merchandise from the farm to the retailer. The Procona comes in a set of standard sizes, which makes it an ideal application for Floralife’s holding and shipping treatment delivery system: eZ ® Dose ! For those who are unfamiliar with the Procona, a little background. The name stands for “from PROducer to CONsumer in Aqua.” It is a stackable, reusable method of flower transport. It protects the flowers, holds

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water and flower food solution and is designed to allow the flow of cold air throughout a pallet load of product. Now, Proconas aren’t the only game in town, but a lot of growers, wholesalers, transporters and retailers swear by them. Among other things, they appreciate the Procona’s uniformity and standardization. Floralife believes that this ease and simplicity should extend to the flower food that goes into the Procona. And nothing says “ease” like eZ Dose® ! Fastdissolving Clear 200 eZ Dose® is a convenient holding and shipping treatment. It comes in a microperforated packet you can drop into a clean flower bucket without having to tear the packet open for use. eZ Dose® comes in dosages designed for popular bucket sizes. In the case of the Procona, the most widely used size is the 1gallon. For these, Floralife recommends the 3quart, or ¾gallon dose. The eZ Dose® packet’s microperforated holes allow water to penetrate quickly and dissolve the flower food powder once it hits the water. The fast dissolving patented technology of the packet ensures quick mixing of the contents throughout the entire bucket of water. How quickly? In a room temperature test comparison, eZ Dose® dissolved in about 38 seconds, compared to 3 minutes for the competition. Additionally, eZ Dose® gives the water a brightlycolored tint, so you always know when it’s present. ® Finally, eZ Dosedrains away easily and completely. It won’t clog the drain, like some competitors.

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Investigation Into Black Market Sale of Stolen Fuel Leads to Arrest Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement arrested a Tampa, Fla., man on suspicion of using stolen financial information to illegally purchase fuel and fill what is known as a “bladder truck,” a truck that contains a hidden tank used to store large amounts of fuel. Investigators with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services arrested 26yearold Yorjander Vazquez on one count of unlawful conveyance of fuel, a thirddegree felony. Investigators also recovered a counterfeit and reencoded credit card. Vazquez was booked into the Hillsborough County Jail. “Criminals will often use ‘bladder trucks' to illegally purchase large amounts of fuel with stolen financial information. We are committed to cracking down on these criminals who prey on hardworking Floridians and visitors,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam.

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Governor, Cabinet Celebrate Holidays with FloridaGrown Christmas Trees Continuing a longstanding tradition, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam presented Floridagrown Leyland Cypress Christmas trees to Governor Rick Scott, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater today. Americans buy around 30 million real Christmas trees every year to decorate their homes and businesses during the holiday season. “It's a pleasure to present these beautiful Floridagrown Christmas trees to the Governor and my fellow Cabinet members, officially kicking off the Christmas season at Florida's Capitol,” said Commissioner Adam H. Putnam. “When families are preparing for this Christmas season, remember you can get a ‘Fresh From Florida' Christmas tree grown right here in our great state.” The trees, which will be on display in the Plaza Level of the Capitol through the month of December, were provided by the Powell Tree Farm in Sneads, Florida. Every year, Floridians harvest approximately 16,000 trees from the state's more than 100 Christmas tree farms. At the ceremony, Governor Scott lit the Christmas tree in the reception area of the Executive Office of the Governor. First Lady Ann Scott hung the first ornament on the tree, the 2015 Governor's Mansion Christmas ornament. The Governor and First Lady, along with the members of the Cabinet, thanked Powell Tree Farm for providing the trees to the Capitol this Christmas. The Powell Tree Farm is a family farm, owned and operated by Mark and Kay Powell in Sneads, Florida. Mark's father, Reid Powell, planted the first trees in 1981 and opened the farm's gates to customers in 1984. The farm produces the popular Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, and Virginia Pine. In addition to farmgrown trees, they also offer a selection of precut Fraser firs. Christmas decorations and handcrafted metal art.

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Formosa Plastics To Build New Polypropylene Production Line LIVINGSTON, NJ (July 2, 2015) – Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. will build a new, stateoftheart polypropylene production line in the United States along the Gulf Coast. This will be the first new Related articles and information

polypropylene production to be built in the U.S. in many years. It continues the company’s longstanding commitments to its customers, its employees and the communities in which it operates. The project team has been assigned, detailed engineering design is proceeding and applications for environmental permits are being prepared for submittal. No details on the plant’s investment, capacity, technology, construction or anticipated completion/ startup are being released. Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. is a vertically integrated producer of plastic resins and chemicals. Its polyethylene and polypropylene resins are marketed under the Formolene® trade name; its polyvinyl chloride resins are marketed under the Formolon® trade name. The company is headquartered in Livingston, NJ, has over 2,400 employees and is certified to the ISO 9001 quality management system and the ISO 14001 environmental management system

Formosa Plastics Mourns Passing Of Cofounder Y. T. Wang Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. and its employees mourn the passing of the Formosa Plastics Group’s cofounder, Mr. Y. T. Wang. Mr. Wang passed away on November 27, 2014, peacefully at his home in Taiwan. It has been 60 years since Mr. Y.T. Wang, together with our late Chairman Y.C. Wang, founded the Formosa Plastics Group. They worked seamlessly as a team to achieve recordbreaking accomplishments, making tremendous contributions that helped Taiwan’s economy. They also set a good example as a team of brothers who inspired so many; their stories are often referenced by society. Mr. Y. T. Wang was a handson person who always led by example, encouraging the company and its employees to keep establishing new horizons. His most notable achievement was the 6th Naphtha Cracker Project in Mailiao, Taiwan, which advanced the Formosa Plastics Group to another level. The Project started in 1994 and involved reclaiming land and overcoming many obstacles. Thanks to his dedication and perseverance, it has become a worldrenowned industrial park, earning him the nickname “6th Naphtha Cracker Grand Architect”. In 2006, to ensure the Group’s sustainability, growth and succession planning, both cofounders established the Group Executive Board, entrusting it with the critical responsibility and leadership role of overseeing the Group’s business operations. Over the past eight years the Board has successfully led and driven business growth by continuously expanding the Group’s global business footholds and enhancing its competitiveness. He has left us the legacy of “Diligence, Perseverance, Frugality and Trustworthiness” to guide us in taking the Group to the next level, thus making positive and responsible contributions to the nation and society. Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. is a vertically integrated producer of plastic resins and chemicals. Its polyethylene and polypropylene resins are marketed under the Formolene® trade name; its polyvinyl chloride resins are marketed under the Formolon® trade name. The company is headquartered in Livingston, NJ, has over 2,400 employees and is certified to the ISO 9001 quality management system and the ISO 14001 environmental management system. See www.fpcusa.com for additional information Related articles and information

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NEW ADDITION TO THE FUJINON MACHINE VISION LENS LINEUP SUPPORTING THREE MEGAPIXELS AND 2/3” FORMAT FUJIFILM North America Corporation has announced the release of five ‘FUJINON HFXA Series’ high performance lenses as a new addition in the lineup for Machine Visionapplications. These new lenses support 3 Megapixels for 2/3” sensor format and deliver edgetoedge even sharpness.

In the field of industrial manufacturing, Machine Vision systems are used to perform tasks such as positioning, classification, measurement and inspection automatically. The demand for Machine Vision systems is anticipated to make further growth with responding to the request for automation and streamlining work in the production lines. To support current market demands for more product efficiency and stricter quality management, Machine Vision systems also need to realize higher image recognition accuracy and processing speed. Therefore, camera manufacturers offer Machine Vision cameras with large sensors, high resolutions and high frame rates. The optical lenses for these cameras are also required to meet to high resolution to secure the recognition accuracy of the systems. The FUJINON HFXA series consists of five high performance fixed focal length lenses with focal lengths between 8mm and 35mm. The new lenses maintain their high resolving power of 3 megapixels from the image center to all corners even when the aperture is wide open under low light conditions as well as over changing working distances. This enables a flexible usage of the lenses in versatile applications with consistent image quality. The new series comes with a small diameter measuringonly 29.5mm. The small size supports the development of compact Machine Vision systems because the lens diameter is smaller than the size of many Machine Vision cameras. Furthermore, each lens has threeholes for locking screws that allow for the iris and the focus ring to be adjusted from more flexible angles. 1. Product names and focal lengths HF8XA18mmF1.6MOD 100mm HF12XA112mmF1.6MOD 100mm HF16XA116mmF1.6MOD 100mm HF25XA125mmF1.6MOD 100mm HF35XA135mmF1.9MOD 200mm Related articles and information

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Main features : 3 Megapixel resolution: Maintain high resolution from the image center to the corners and fully resolve at the pixel pitch of 4.4μm for 2/3” camera sensors even with change of working distances and apertures Large format: Officially support a sensor size of 2/3”. Even on larger sensor sizes of up to 1/1.2” the lenses are applicable and deliver images with a minimum of Vignetting only with 8mm focal length HF8XA1 Compact and lightweight body: All the lenses in this series offer a compact size of φ29.5mm andthereby contribute to reduce the overall system size. Designed for installation convenience: Three screw holes each are provided on the iris ring and the focus ring. Choose the most convenient position for affixing iris and focus even when space is limited in imaging systems.

1. HFXA Series’ main specifications 2. Specification HF8XA1 HF12XA1 HF16XA1 HF25XA1 HF35XA1 Focal Length (mm) 8 12 16 25 35 Iris Range F1.6~F16 F1.6~F16 F1.6~F16 F1.6~F16 F1.9~F16 Applicable Pixel Size 4.4 µm MOD (mm) 100 100 100 100 200 Operation Iris Manual Operation Focus Manual 58° 46’ 40° 05’ 30° 47’ 19° 46’ 14° 13’ Angle of view (HxV) x x x x x 44° 56’ 30° 23’ 23° 13’ 14° 53’ 10° 41’ Weight (g) 79 79 71 72 60 Dimensions (mm) Ø29.5x51.5 Ø29.5x51.5 Ø29.5x46 Ø29.5x46.5 Ø29.5x41.5 Filter Thread M25.5x0.5 M25.5x0.5 M25.5x0.5 M25.5x0.5 M25.5x0.5 TV Distortion 2% 0.7% 0.6% 0.1% +0.1% Remark Locking knobs for iris and focus, 3 positions each * These product specifications and external appearances are as of the time of this press release (November 2015) and subject to change without prior notice. About FUJINON Lenses from Fujifilm Tapping into optical technologies and precision processing / assembling technologies nurtured over many years, Fujifilm offers a wide variety of FUJINON lenses. The FUJINON brand is worldrenowned for its innovative and reliable products in the field of broadcast & cine lenses, binoculars, CCTV lenses, machine Related articles and information

vision applications as well as for special custom made optical products, for example those used in digital projectors, automobiles and in many other applications. CCTV and Machine Vision lenses: The extensive product range of FUJINON CCTV and Machine Vision lenses features the appropriate solution for almost every application. The Japanese manufacturer offers a continuously growing product range of high resolution megapixel Zoom and Varifocal lenses for security applications in HD quality. Lenses for Machine Vision are precise optics with minimized distortion for optimal image qualtiy – even in harsh environments. Special lenses round off the wide product range, like infraredcoated lenses for Day&Night, lenses for 3CCD cameras or blindspotfree 360° panomorph lenses. You no longer miss anything with Fujinon lenses. About FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Optical Devices For more information, please visit www.fujifilmusa.com/northamerica , go to www.twitter.com/fujifilmus to follow Fujifilm on Twitter, or go to www.facebook.com/FujifilmNorthAmerica to Like Fujifilm on Facebook. To receive news and information direct from Fujifilm via RSS, subscribe at www.fujifilmusa.com/rss . FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, Japan brings continuous innovation and leadingedge products to a broad spectrum of industries, including: healthcare, with medical systems, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics; graphic systems; highly functional materials, such as flat panel display materials; optical devices, such as broadcast and cinema lenses; digital imaging; and document products. These are based on a vast portfolio of chemical, mechanical, optical, electronic, software and production technologies. In the year ended March 31, 2015, the company had global revenues of $22.7 billion, at an exchange rate of 110 yen to the dollar. Fujifilm is committed to environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship. For more information, please visit: www.fujifilmholdings.com .All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.

PROGRESS IN A PHASE I CLINICAL TRIAL IN THE UNITED STATES FOR THE ANTICANCER AGENT "FF10501" FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) is announcing the progress in a Phase I clinical trial of anticancer agent FF10501 in the United States in patients with relapsed or refractory myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The emerging results have revealed that to date FF10501 was well tolerated in those patients and produced partial remission*1 and marrow completeremission*2 in some patients. Related articles and information

These results were presented on December 7th at the 57th American Society of Hematology Meeting (Orland, Florida), the biggest hematology meeting in the world, by principal investigator, Professor GarciaManero MD, of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center*3 (MD Anderson Cancer Center hereafter). MDS is a type of hematological malignancy, in which the disorder of bloodforming hematopoietic stem cells(myelodysplasia) causes inefficient production of blood cells triggering cytopenia. Current MDS patients in the United States and in Japan are estimated to be around 60,000 and 11,000, respectively, many of them in the senior age group. It is also a refractory disease progressing to AML for some patients with poor prognosis. AML is characterized by a higher rate of abnormal hematopoietic stem cells in bone marrow than in MDS, and inefficient production of blood cells and peripheral organ failure due to migrating myeloblasts. The numbers of patients with AML in the United States and in Japan are estimated to be around 25,000and 6,000, respectively. Fujifilm initiated the Phase I clinical trial of FF10501 in patients with blood cancer at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States in August 2014. Although the trial is still underway, some positive responses have been observed in the study as follows: FF10501 was well tolerated in all 17 patients〔AML (13), MDS (4)〕 FF10501 produced stable disease in 6 AML and 2 MDS patients FF10501 produced 2 partial remissions in AML patients and 1 marrow complete remission in MDS patients Fujifilm will continue the study to further evaluate tolerability and efficacies with higher doses at MD Anderson Cancer Center and proceed to early Phase IIa study. Fujifilm tapped into the advanced technology to synthesize and design chemical compounds, nurtured through the development of photographic films, to develop FF10501. The technology utilized in the development for enhancing its temporal stability and applying strong analysis technology to elucidate new mechanisms of action and identify biomarker candidates for verifying its efficacy. The agent is expected not only to inhibit the growth of hematological cancer cells but also promote their differentiation to cells with normal functions. Fujifilm is dedicated to research and development for innovative pharmaceutical products and newproduction processes by combining the technologies and knowhow accumulated in the photographic film business including chemical synthesis capacity, design ability, analysis technology, nanotechnology, and production technology, with the technological expertise of its pharmaceutical affiliates such as Toyama Chemical. Defining “oncology”, a field with numerous unmet medical needs, as its focal area, the company will actively promote research and development to expand business deployment and supply innovative pharmaceutical products so as to contribute to resolving social issues.

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Giró GirBagger awarded as the Best New Packing/Processing equipment by United Fresh Produce

United Fresh Produce Association has recently awarded Giró GirBagger during the 2010 New Product Awards which took place during the United Fresh show celebrated in Las Vegas from April the 21st to the 22nd The United Fresh 2010 New Product Awards honour the results of years of R&D and the foresight of companies bringing new innovation to the marketplace stimulating the growth and profitability of fresh produce industry. United Fresh Produce is a trade association founded in 1904 to represent the produce industry and is committed to driving the growth and success of produce companies and their partners by concentrating its efforts in areas like leadership in government relationships; leadership in food safety, quality assurance, nutrition and health, innovation and business growth. The Giró GirBagger machinery range, as part of the Giró global supplier business model, has been recognized to fulfil all these values by the attendees to United Fresh 2010. Versatility, reliability and high productivity of the GirBagger range brought this machinery generation to become a reference in the fresh produce packing business.

'WORLDSTAR FOR PACKAGING' AWARD WINNER

The World Packaging Organisation – WPO, in their last meeting held in November in Sri Lanka has granted the WorldStar award in the category of food packaging to the Omega Bag packing from Giró This prestigious award recognizes the best initiatives for the packaging on a global scale. In the edition of 2009, after overcoming the corresponding national phases, they have participated 239 projects of 35 countries. Multinationals like Unilever, Danone, LG Electronics or Pepsico also have obtained the Worldstar Award in different categories. Related articles and information

The Omega Bag developed by Grupo Giró continues its successful launching path after it has also obtained the Liderpack award inside the event of Graphispack. The Omega Bag from Giró is a packaging appreciated by its excellent features as it allows an excellent transpiration and content visibility, it is ergonomic –thanks to its high strength and convenient handle, it is light and it is respectful with the environment since it is constituted in its totality by HDPE what makes it 100 % recyclable. Thanks to this it contributes to a minimal environmental impact and to a limited carbon footprint in all his cycle. The Omega Bag from Giró offers an excellent relation between the weight of the packaging and the weight of the content. The Omega Bag is designed to be produced with compostable raw materials shortly. Ideal for citrus fruits, potatoes, onions or other horticultural products. Giró has provided Omega Bag with different executions according to the elements, sizes and shapes that form it, allowing an excellent segmentation of the product in the point of sale.

http://www.glenroy.com/about/news MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., August 27, 2015— Glenroy Inc., a converter and printer of flexible packaging film and standup pouches, was recognized as one of “America’s Healthiest Companies” by earning a Gold Well Workplace Award from Wellness Council of America and local affiliate Wellness Council of Wisconsin. This award recognizes bestinclass organizations for developing comprehensive workplace wellness programs that produce results. For over 25 years, Wellness Council of America has dedicated its efforts to studying and promoting the efforts of America’s Healthiest Companies. The cornerstone of the Wellness Council of America is the Well Workplace Awards process. This initiative recognizes quality and excellence in the promotion of worksite health. To earn a Goldlevel Well Workplace Award, an organization needs to successfully build comprehensive worksite wellness initiatives and demonstrate concrete outcomes based on the criteria of the award. This criteria includes capturing executivelevel support, creating a cohesive wellness team, collecting data to drive health efforts, crafting an operating plan, choosing appropriate interventions, creating a supportive environment and consistently evaluating outcomes. Glenroy’s advanced wellness initiatives include an onsite health coaching and nursing program, annual biometric testing, health club reimbursement options and a tobacco cessation program, in addition to various other programs and offerings promoting employee wellness. Glenroy incentivizes wellness program participants and celebrates successes with employees.

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According to Richard Buss, Glenroy Inc.’s president and chief executive officer, “At Glenroy, we are truly committed to the health and wellbeing of our employees. Glenroy’s supportive culture promotes a healthy mindset, and employee wellness provides the foundation for several components of our company’s philosophy. Our dedication to employees has resulted in highlyengaged employees with long tenures, which ultimately allows us to provide exceptional products and services to our customers.” About Glenroy, Inc. Since 1965, Glenroy, Inc. has been a trusted converter and printer of flexible packaging film. A privately held company headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Glenroy manufactures highquality packaging film and preformed pouches for a variety of industries, including personal care, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, automotive, and household products.

Glenroy Inc. Celebrates 50 Years of Service in the Flexible Packaging Industry MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., July 23, 2015 Glenroy Inc., a converter and printer of flexible packaging film and standup pouches, is proud to commemorate the company's 50year anniversary this month. Glenroy Inc. was established in July 1965 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, by founders Edwin, Ruth and Roy Jablonka. The company was named after Edwin and Ruth's two sons, Glen and Roy. Although Glenroy began with only three employees and a single facility, positive wordofmouth and a reputation for producing dependable packaging film led to a loyal following of customers and steady growth. Today, Glenroy employs over 200 people within four facilities in suburban Milwaukee, and supplies flexible packaging film and standup pouches to leading brands in a variety of industries. Now under the third generation of family ownership, Glenroy is proud to remain a familyowned company. The company's shareholders have continually reinvested in Glenroy's machinery, technology and workforce to provide customers with a wide range of capabilities and top industry talent. For example, in January 2015, Glenroy purchased the pouch converting operations of PF Flexibles, allowing the company to provide customers with some of the most extensive inhouse premade pouch converting capabilities in the industry. And in September 2015, Glenroy will unveil a new $4 million piece of equipment that will allow the company to provide an expanded range of packaging film laminations. Although the flexible packaging industry has changed dramatically since Edwin, Ruth and Roy opened Glenroy's doors in 1965, the company's mission remains the same. According to Roy Jablonka, cofounder, "The world is a very different place than it was the summer of 1965 when Dad, Mom and I opened the doors of our first facility. What hasn't changed is the drive to always make a difference for our customers."

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According to Richard Buss, Glenroy Inc.'s president and chief executive officer, "A key reason for our growth has been a passionate focus on making our customers successful. We believe that the primary way to ensure the success of our customers is through our dedicated employees. This focus on our customers and our employees has been a key ingredient in our recipe for the past 50 years, and it will continue to be our priority during the next 50 years and beyond." About Glenroy, Inc. Since 1965, Glenroy, Inc. has been a trusted converter and printer of flexible packaging film. A privately held company headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Glenroy manufactures highquality packaging film and preformed pouches for a variety of industries, including personal care, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, automotive, and household products. For more information on Glenroy's flexible packaging solutions

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Novelis and Henkel Partner on Advanced Bonding Technology for HighVolume Aluminum Vehicles Novelis, the world leader in automotive aluminum sheet, and Henkel Adhesive Technologies today announced the signing of a longterm agreement to collaborate on the development of advanced bonding technologies for the use of aluminum in highvolume vehicles. “Through a partnership built on a shared commitment to technology innovation, Novelis and Henkel are developing industrywide solutions, without barriers to adoption, to make more aluminumintensive vehicles a reality,” said Jack Clark, Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, for Novelis. “Our goal is for these nextgeneration solutions to be adopted broadly by the aluminum supply base, free from licensing, because it’s the right way to ensure longterm success for our industry and our OEM partners.” The first product to launch as a result of this partnership is BONDERITE® MNT 8453, the latest evolution in aluminum surface pretreatments, providing a costeffective adhesive bonding system for the most demanding vehicle requirements. BONDERITE® MNT 8453 is a chromefree conversion coating that improves the adhesion and durability of bonded joints in vehicle structures as well as paint finishes on exterior components. While other solutions may be limited in their methods of application, BONDERITE® MNT 8453 can be applied using all of the most popular application methods, including immersion, spray coating and roll coating. This flexibility makes it a highly versatile and efficient solution for highvolume applications. Related articles and information

BONDERITE® MNT 8453 is designed to outperform other available pretreatments in its compatibility with the new thermal treatment processes being introduced by automakers to achieve elevated levels of strength from aluminum alloys. BONDERITE® MNT 8453 will be made available by Henkel across the globe, with no licensing or royalty requirements. “The collaboration between Henkel and Novelis allows us to combine our respective areas of expertise – surface treatment and aluminum – to address aluminum processing and application challenges for use in vehicles,” said Eric Slamans, vice president, metals and coil, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Transport and Metal Global. “BONDERITE® MNT 8453 extends the bonding performance and cost effectiveness of aluminum solutions to help automakers achieve their lightweighting and fuel economy goals.” “In partnership with Novelis, we will continue to advance bonding technologies to establish new standards of performance in the marketplace,” added Slamans. BONDERITE® MNT 8453 was jointly developed by scientists at Henkel’s Madison Heights, Michigan facility and at the Novelis Global Research and Technology Center in Kennesaw, Georgia. The product is commercially available today and is currently being qualified with several global automakers. BONDERITE® MNT 8453 is initially being manufactured at Henkel’s Warren, Michigan, plant and will be offered by Novelis to all of its global customers. Both Novelis and Henkel have extensive automotive experience. Novelis is the world's largest producer of aluminum automotive sheet and a technology partner to OEMs worldwide. The company has played a pioneering role in the development of adhesive bonding solutions used by OEMs for more than a decade, including across the full range of the Jaguar Land Rover fleet. Henkel is a leader in innovating technologies for light metal applications, including aluminum. Its BONDERITE® CIC 243 aluminum cleaner is the standard among OEMs for use in current aluminum coating applications. About Novelis Novelis Inc. is the global leader in aluminum rolled products and the world's largest recycler of aluminum. The company operates in 11 countries, has approximately 10,900 employees and reported revenue of approximately $10 billion for its 2014 fiscal year. Novelis supplies premium aluminum sheet and foil products to transportation, packaging, construction, industrial and consumer electronics markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America. The company is part of the Aditya Birla Group, a multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai, India

With the ultimate goal of increasing awareness across the business and idea sharing, the posters covered topics ranging from biobased technologies to predictive capabilities. “Awareness creates innovation,” said Chuck Paul, Vice President, Adhesives Research. “Giving scientists the chance to engage with other scientists and people throughout the business fosters innovation.” Related articles and information

Approximately 100 employees participated in the session, viewing 25 posters created by colleagues. Along with the ability to share with colleagues, the poster session also provided recognition for outstanding displays and technologies. Award winners were selected by popular vote. Overall winner: Diaper Hook Adhesive Challenge – Bill Chen, Steve Shepherd, Lisa Pollock, Yuhong Hu Most innovative technology: Tackifier Migration and Formulation Development – Solomon Jacobson, Jennifer Thatcher Development of TECHNOMELT® PUR 4522S – Kaspar Schaerer There is No Magic in the Air – TJ Huang, Dakota Sligh Most creative design: Biobased Hot Melt Adhesives – Winston Foo Best presentation of poster: Predictive Capabilities for Envelope Adhesive Machinability – Richard Davis, Ashwin Bhongir The Bridgewater site serves as the North America headquarters for the Packaging, Consumer Goods and Construction (AI) business. Employees participating in the Poster Session represented both the AI business and the global Adhesives Research team.

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Join Live Gourmet® at the Annual Festival of Trees in Carpinteria For the past six years, Hollandia Produce has participated in the Festival of Trees presented by the Carpinteria Lions Club . Employees from local businesses and nonprofit organizations take part in the tradition by decorating a tree in the theme of their choosing. Community members and their families can view the beautiful displays daily from 11:00am to 8:00pm now through December 12th in downtown Carpinteria (700 Linden Avenue). The festival also raises funds for local causes through its raffle. This year’s drawing will take place on Sunday, December 13 at noon. Hollandia Produce is donating a foodie’s dream package that includes

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everything you would possibly want—from a hot cocoa set to a KitchenAid Mixer—to enjoy a winter day baking indoors with the family. The Hollandia Produce Festival of Trees Committee All proceeds will benefit the Girls Inc of Carpinteria playground , which is a member of Girls Incorporated, a national research, education and direct advocacy organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart and bold. We are honored to be a part of this lifechanging program. Get in the holiday spirit by stopping by the Festival to view our and other local businesses’ oneofakind holiday trees. And don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets ($1.00 each). Your donations will make a positive impact on our community!

Live Gourmet Celebrates Made in America Month National Made in America Month began in the 1980s to help revitalize the economy and to encourage individuals to buy products from the good ole USA. Each December, Americans recognize the tradition along with the more recent campaign “Grown in America.”

Did you know? “California produces a sizable majority of many American fruits, vegetables, and nuts,” reports Slate.com. At Hollandia Produce, all of our products are grown in Carpinteria, California. Our greenhouse growing methods allow us to provide our greens yearround to our consumers. Though we have a rich history in California, our company’s roots trace back nearly 100 years to Holland, where CEO Pete Overgaag’s grandfather Leo first began farming. In 1953, Pete’s father and Hollandia Produce Founder Art Overgaag started his own nursery in Den Hoorn, Holland, growing tomatoes in the spring and summer and lettuce in the winter. About fifteen years later, Art moved his family to America, eventually settling in the Carpinteria/Santa Barbara area. Today, our company includes GROWER PETE’S® and LIVE GOURMET® products. They have won a number of awards, including the American Tasting Institute gold medal award for flavor and taste. Our growing traditions of the past helped develop our present method: the continuousflowhydroponic system known as nutrient film technique (NFT ). Pete has mentioned that his farmer forefathers have inspired him “to keep innovating” sustainable farming practices.

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Serious about Food Safety

Safety really matters when it comes to food and drink. Whether made here in the U.S. or abroad, many products including plastic caps, scoops or closures or pouch fitments/weld spouts are not made with food safety–compliant materials. They are also not manufactured in facilities audited for food safety by professional organizations such as AIB International, the SQF Institute and the Illinois Department of Public Health. All HQC facilities and processes are inspected, evaluated and approved by thirdparty auditors for FDA compliance concerning the safety of plastic materials used with food and drink. In addition to food safety–compliance certificates, HQC has ISO 13485 certification signifying that we meet the requirements for a comprehensive quality management system for the manufacture of medical devices and related services. If a manufacturer of plastic caps, scoops and closures and pouch fitments/weld spouts does not have these credentials, you’re simply not sure your items are safe. Products from China in particular have made news because of the discovery of toxic materials within them. Bisphenol A (BPA) and heavy metals used in colorants likewise remain a concern. A large recall or an unfavorable audit because of potential safety hazards can be damaging. HQC’s scrutinized safety measures help you remove potential liability. HQC can provide process documentation and a certificate of conformance for all parts manufactured in our third party–audited facility. The certificate verifies the materials used in your plastic caps, scoops and closures and pouch fitments/weld spouts comply with standard FDA and food safety guidelines. This becomes especially valuable to producers of protein powders packaged with plastic scoops and closures. Food safety is too important to risk the inclusi on of wide‐spec or unregulated materials that anyone can purchase on the open market. By strictly adhering to food safety standards, HQC keeps the cap sealed tight on quality – and your peace of mind.

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Stack Your Molds and Double Production

HQC injection molding with stack tools lowers costs, increases capacity for highvolume plastic closures If you produce medical devices, food products or health/beauty items, certain times of year or a spike in demand might prompt a surge in highvolume closures to meet your requirements. Although parts are bought with a piecepart price, that price is a formula of an hourly machine rate. The more parts you produce in an hour, the lower your cost. HQC injection molding features stack molds that let you produce more parts per hour and reduce your perpiece price. For example, a regular mold might include 24 cavities to make 24 parts every 12 seconds. With HQC stack molds, you can produce 48 parts during the same machine time. You double your output with potentially substantial savings. We can also run just about any size and type of injectionmolded cap or closure. A key to your success is our Husky injectionmolding systems set up for injection molding with stack tools. Depending on the product, a typical HQC stack mold contains 48 to 64 cavities. Depending on the part size, our stack tools can produce up to 128 parts per cycle. Our systems can run 24/7 as well. HQC’s facility is specially designed for production with stack tools, including the infrastructure and cooling needed for the Husky injectionmolding machines. Designed inhouse, our proprietary cooling system allows us to use less water – and fewer chemicals in the water – running through the molds. Plus, our facility is thirdparty audited for compliance with both food safety (NSF International) and standards for producing medical devices (ISO 13485). Time and money matter in the production of highvolume closures. Contact us at (630) 8205550 for more details about our stack molds including Husky stackmold systems.

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Photoblog: Interstate Container Promotes WaxFree Produce Boxes at PMA Fresh Summit 2015

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During PMA’s 2015 Fresh Summit, Interstate Container introduced Greencoat waxfree coated corrugated boxes to growers, packers and buyers of cabbage and other fresh produce at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from October 2425. Interstate Container works HandInHand with growers and their customers national supermarkets, foodservice distributors, quick service restaurants (QSR) and casual dining restaurant chains – to help transition to Greencoat ‘hybrid’ waxfree boxes, which offer key financial and environmental advantages over wax cascaded boxes and reusable plastic crates (RPCs).

Greencoat® WaxFree Cabbage Boxes at PMA’s 2015 Fresh Summit: Proven Performance Interstate Container will introduce Greencoat waxfree corrugated boxes to growers, packers and buyers of cabbage and other fresh produce at Booth #5252 during PMA’s 2015 Fresh Summit at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from October 2425. Columbia, South Carolina. October 8, 2015 – Interstate Container will unveil its latest Greencoat ‘hybrid’ waxfree coated cabbage box at PMA’s 2015 Fresh Summit in Atlanta. Greencoat boxes offer key financial and environmental advantages over packaging materials commonly used to pack fresh produce: wax cascaded boxes and reusable plastic crates (RPCs). Interstate Container’s approach is to work HandInHand with growers and their customers, who are increasingly mandating a change to sustainable packaging: national supermarkets, foodservice distributors, quick service restaurants (QSR) and casual dining restaurant chains. Recently Interstate Container teamed up with national grocer SavALot, with 1300 locations, major produce supplier Northhampton Growers, and Global Green. In this trial, Northampton Growers converted all its 50pound cabbage boxes to Interstate Container’s Greencoat 100% recyclable boxes. More than 75,000 boxes of cabbage were shipped over 750 miles from Northampton Growers’ packing shed in Moultrie, GA to SavALot’s distribution center and stores in St. Louis, MO. [1]

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JBF RAK, LLC starts offline top coating machine The market demands top coated aluminum oxide film, and we are ready to deliver , said the Senior President of Film Marketing. JBF RAK has added a new machine designed in Germany and manufactured in Korea, with a capacity to top coat 350 m/t per month of aluminum oxide film. The product is introduced to the market under the brand name "ARYALOX" . JBF RAK currently owns and operates four metalizers. Two of those machines are equipped with aluminum oxide (ALOx) metalizing capabilities. The Aluminum Oxide coating on film is very fragile and it will perform better after it is top coated.

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KBA Rapida 105 41” Press Supports Explosive Growth at Imagine! Print Solutions Imagine! Print Solutions, North America's foremost independent commercial and packaging printing company, has just completed its installation of a new KBA Rapida 105 41inch sevencolor press with fully automated inline quality control and inspection systems in the fall of 2015 at its Shakopee facility, outside of Minneapolis. This is the ninth KBA press installed at an Imagine! Print Solutions facility. "Imagine! continues to post explosive growth because of our laser focus on clients and the markets we serve," said Bob Lothenbach, president of Imagine!. "We truly partner with our clients by listening to what they need and anticipating market demand. Due to this phenomenal doubledigit growth, we decided to invest in a new press with smarter technology and more automation. We looked to KBA and found that one new KBA Rapida 105 press can replace two of our existing presses from a different manufacturer and add 50% more productivity and better quality, for less money, and faster speeds. Installing this new KBA press is a solution for our customers and that’s what we do. At Imagine! we are 100% customerdriven; we meet deadlines and exceed expectations.”

The new KBA Rapida 105 press, designed to produce packaging, point of purchase, and commercial printing work at Imagine!, is configured with a raft of unique KBA technology that drives more sheets through the KBA press than its competitors with more consistent quality at lower operating and maintenance costs. The press is configured with seven colors plus coater and KBA VariDry UV system as well as a KBA inline color control system. The newlyinstalled KBA Rapida 105 41inch press in Shakopee joins eight more KBA Rapida presses at Imagine’s facility located in Shakopee, MN: a giant Rapida 205 81inch, two Rapida 162 64inch presses, and four Rapida 41inch presses, as well as a new Rapida 105 41inch press at Imagine! Express Minneapolis. All presses are fully equipped with KBA’s advanced technology from quality control to fully automated processes including a host of drying solutions.

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“KBA has been our press partner for 10 years,” says Lothenbach. “In 2005, we purchased the first sixcolor Rapida 205 81” press in North America. Since then we have added several additional KBA presses to maintain the quality level and provide us with the best possible performance from our litho department. Its commitment to our market and sheet size requirements is what sets KBA apart from its competition.” "This new KBA Rapida 105 press investment made by Imagine! signals that the largest independent printing company in North America is once again making investments for its clients to drive further improvement in the production of branded materials and retail offerings across the country,” says Steve Korn, KBA director of national and key accounts. “We at KBA appreciate the genuine partnership that we’ve created over many years with Imagine!. We congratulate Bob and his entire Imagine! team on what they’ve accomplished, their extraordinary growth in both sales and physical facilities, but most importantly their continued relentless customerfocused solutions approach. We are certain that this new KBA press will help to efficiently move more projects through production, fuel future growth, and continue Imagine's flawless execution of high quality printing and ontime service for many years to come." Imagine! Print Solutions is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is North America's foremost independent large format and commercial printing company. Imagine! has more than 1,300 employees and celebrated its 25th anniversary in April, 2013. Imagine! has grown to be a $305 million company serving seven national print segments: pointofpurchase, packaging, UV print, commercial, flexography, digital and screen print. Imagine! sets the pace in its core markets for service, capacity, flexibility and ontime delivery. The company's capabilities and services include: temporary and permanent display design; folding carton design; electronic prepress; 17 color sheetfed and UV printing; 110 color flexography; complete finishing and carton converting; kitting and fulfillment and fully integrated eCommerce services including online product ordering, inventory reporting and job tracking tools.

Third quarter report for Koenig & Bauer (KBA) Pretax profit and continued solid order intake In the third quarter of 2015 the Koenig & Bauer Group (KBA) achieved the turnaround in earnings announced with continued good order intake. After nine months EBT came to +€2.1m and the group posted a net profit of €2.4m. In the company’s current interim report the management board affirmed its outlook for 2015 again with annual group revenue of over €1bn expected and a planned EBT margin of up to 2%. At the end of September group order intake of €859.6m was up 28.5% and order backlog of €597.3m was up 36.6% yearonyear although the economic climate for the engineering industry has cooled in China and other key threshold countries. The group’s largest segment, sheetfed offset, was able to compensate for the somewhat slower business with China with more orders from other regions, especially the USA and Japan. Compared to 2014 all business divisions posted a doubledigit rise in the volume of new orders. In spite of some postponed deliveries KBA was able to increase its quarterly revenue over the summer to €252.8m qoq. Nevertheless, at €679.7m revenue for the full nine months was 14.2% down on the prioryear figure and clearly proportionally behind the annual target. The especially highrevenue fourth quarter of 2015 will contribute more strongly to achieving the press manufacturer’s sales and earnings targets with greater earnings contributions and a higher margin product mix. Related articles and information

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A Half Century of Supplying ManMade Leather Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyodaku, Tokyo; President: Masaaki Ito) hereby announces that CLARINO, a manmade leather it has been marketing for 50 years, will be exhibited at LINEAPELLE, the world’s largest leather trade show held during September 9 to 11, 2015 in Milano, Italy. In recent years, manmade leather materials have been attracting growing interest as alternatives to natural leather along with increasing demand in emerging countries and rising livestock feed prices among other factors. At the trade show, Kuraray will present CLARINO, a manmade leather boasting worldleading quality, to designers and buyers from the world’s apparel and leather goods industries. The Company also intends to display CLARINO variations codeveloped in tandem with Italian tanners, who have a long tradition in fine leather work using natural leather, for luxury brand houses. Over the nearly half century since its release in November 1965, CLARINO has garnered favorable customer reviews. The enduring strength of this product’s popularity is, we believe, attributable to its worldleading performance, which encompasses superior physical properties, including durability and a comparatively lighter weight. As we embark on the milestone year marking CLARINO’s 50th anniversary, we are renewing our commitment to taking on the challenge of realizing further innovation. Under the newly formulated product theme “Re Create,” we will strive to develop nextgeneration product lines capable of accommodating requirements for environmentfriendly manufacturing processes while offering superior moldability, a texture that is even more akin to natural leather and suitability for use in the highfashion field. About Clarino CLARINO is Kuraray’s trademarked manmade leather. Employing a unique chemical process, Kuraray became the first in the world to develop a manmade leather with a structure that closely resembles the complex structure of natural leather (animal skin). Since it is strong, lightweight and easy to care for, CLARINO is widely used for men’s and women’s footwear, Randoseru (school bags), business bags and camera cases as well as sports equipment, including shoes, balls and gloves that require superior strength and functionality. Moreover, the product lineup includes abrasive cloths and decorative materials. Kuraray has also developed TIRRENINA, a manmade leather produced using an environmentfriendly manufacturing process. With its appearance and texture being more like natural leather than its competitors,TIRRENINA boasts the greater functionalities that only manmade leather can provide. Looking ahead, Kuraray will help the manmade leather market grow as a leading manufacturer in this product category.

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Lightweight, HighlyFunctional Resin That Is as Strong as Metal GENESTAR is Chosen as a Component Material for the Toyota MIRAI FCV Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda‐ku, Tokyo; President: Masaaki Ito) hereby announces that GENESTAR, a highly‐functional polyamide resin that it has developed, was chosen as a component material for the MIRAI, a fuel‐cell vehicle (FCV) produced by Toyota Motor Corporation. Taking advantage of the boost in popularity that Toyota’s adoption is sure to give GENESTAR, Kuraray is working to promote the material for use in automotive parts.

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Kuraray’s development of this proprietary heatresistant polyamide resin began with the creation of raw material monomer. In 1999, Kuraray became the first in the world to successfully commercialize such a material, PA9T, which it launched under the name GENESTAR. ■ GENESTAR is highly resistant to heat, chemicals and friction while boasting low water absorption and superior electrical insulation. ■ Thanks to these features, GENESTAR is used for connectors in smartphones, personal computers and other electric and electronic appliances as well as to make LED reflectors. Moreover, it is gaining popularity in the automotive industry in harmony with growing demand for lightweight vehicles. Specifically, GENESTAR is widely used for cooling system components, fuel tubes and other auto parts, providing a lightweight alternative to metal. Fuelcell vehicle MIRAI ■ Fuelcell vehicles are equipped with a fuelcell stack, an essential component of the power generation system, which harnesses the energy released by the reaction of hydrogen fuel and atmospheric oxygen. ■ The MIRAI has a “stack manifold,” a piping component for fuelcell stacks (produced by TOYOTA BOSHOKU CORPORATION) that supplies coolant water for fuel cells as well as hydrogen fuel and oxygen. GENESTAR was chosen for this piping component. Related articles and information

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GENESTAR boasts superior mechanical and electrical properties in high temperature and humidity environments. Thus, it is well suited to use in the stack manifold, while providing a significant weight and volume reduction.

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LIQUIBOX FEATURED IN MANUFACTURING MARVELS LiquiBox was just featured in Manufacturing Marvels where our company profile, innovative liquid packaging solutions, technology and production capabilities were shared on Fox Business. Watch the video below to see how we innovate in the liquid packaging industry every day.

LIQUIBOX HIRES VP OF SALES – NORTH AMERICA

Richmond, VA – LiquiBox, a world leader in flexible liquid packaging solutions, today announces the addition of Dave Klopp to the LiquiBox team as the Vice President of Sales – North America. Dave brings over 18 years of packaging experience including holding leadership positions within several organizations. Dave will be responsible for managing Sales and Business Development in North America, reporting to Anthony Rizzo, SVP Global Sales, and will have direct oversight over the growth strategy of the North American Sales Team.

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Lubrizol LifeSciences Announces $15 Million Vesta Investment CLEVELAND, December 8, 2015 The Lubrizol Corporation's LifeSciences business is investing $15 million to expand its global manufacturing facilities, positioning LifeSciences to better serve the growing market for medical device contract manufacturing. Since 2014, Lubrizol LifeSciences has solidified its presence in the life sciences market by introducing new products and making strategic acquisitions. This capital investment will expand multiple facilities and increase Lubrizol LifeSciences' inhouse engineering capacity for both silicone and thermoplastic products. "We have significantly enhanced our capabilities through the combination of strong polymer technology, application knowhow and worldclass component manufacturing," states Deb Langer, vice president and Related articles and information

general manager, Lubrizol LifeSciences. "As healthcare companies look for total solution providers, we continue to invest in the right areas to provide valuable offerings to our customers." Vesta, Inc., acquired by Lubrizol in August of 2014, is a leading contract manufacturer for the global medical device industry. With the addition of Vesta, Lubrizol LifeSciences now offers disposable and implantable silicone medical components and assemblies across a wide product portfolio, as well as precision thermoplastic extruded tubing. The recent acquisition of Particle Sciences, Inc., a leading contract drug development and manufacturing organization, has positioned Lubrizol LifeSciences as one of the most comprehensive drug delivery device solution providers, offering endtoend solutions in the healthcare market. "When customers partner with Lubrizol LifeSciences, they benefit from working with us at every stage in their development process," states Robert Miller, global business director, medical devices. "With a long history of polymer expertise and significant investment, Lubrizol LifeSciences is positioned to offer fullservice development for next generation medical and pharmaceutical innovations." About The Lubrizol Corporation The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a technologydriven global company that combines complex, specialty chemicals to optimize the quality, performance and value of customers' products while reducing their environmental impact. It produces and supplies technologies to customers in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engine oils, driveline and other transportationrelated fluids, industrial lubricants, as well as additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for home care and personal care products and pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials, including plastics technology and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives. Our products for the oilfield market include technologies for exploration, production and transportation.

Lubrizol Honors Lake County’s Outstanding Science Teacher CLEVELAND, December 3, 2015 – The Lubrizol Corporation, in partnership with the Lake County Educational Service Center, announces the winner of The Lubrizol Corporation Lake County Science Teacher Award. Each year, a Lake County, Ohio science teacher at the elementary or secondary school level in a public, private or parochial school is recognized for their excellence in teaching science. Related articles and information

Local school administrators and faculty nominated 14 teachers for this school year’s award. A selection committee from the Lake County Educational Service Center and Lubrizol chose the 2015–2016 award winner: Angela Germano – Perry Middle School, who will receive $5,000 for sciencerelated teaching expenses of her choice, financial support up to $2,000 to attend the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Conference on Science Education, and sponsorship to attend the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC) Teachers, Industry and Environment (TIE) Conference. Perry Middle School also receives an award of $5,000 for scientific equipment. Angela Germano will be recognized at a program at Perry Local Schools. “When a teacher is able to instill in their students curiosity and the love of learning, they are not only helping to make a lasting impact on just that child, but on the world as a whole,” said Mark Sutherland, Lubrizol’s vice president for public affairs. “It is these types of special teachers who make a difference by opening up the wonders of the world through science education, and Lubrizol is proud to recognize and acknowledge these teachers for their important role in shaping and preparing students for lifelong learning and success.” In the award’s 21year history, Lubrizol is proud to have honored more than 90 Lake County science teachers. About The Lubrizol Corporation The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a technologydriven global company that combines complex, specialty chemicals to optimize the quality, performance and value of customers' products while reducing their environmental impact. It produces and supplies technologies to customers in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engine oils, driveline and other transportationrelated fluids, industrial lubricants, as well as additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for home care and personal care products and pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials, including plastics technology and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives. Our products for the oilfield market include technologies for exploration, production and transportation.

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WATERBURY, CT. Platform Specialty Products Corporation, a global diversified specialty chemicals company, has closed on its acquisition of Alent plc. The closing of this transaction will prompt the launch of MacDermid Performance Solutions, a division of Platform that will combine the original MacDermid operations with businesses from Alent (Enthone and Alpha and their subsidiary company, Fernox), along with the recently acquired OM businesses.

MacDermid to Show New Innovations at LabelExpo MacDermid Printing Solutions announced today that it will feature the only commercially available intheplate solution, LUX® ITP, as well as its LAVA thermal plate processing system at LabelExpo in Brussels, Belgium from September 29 through October 2.

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Colbert Packaging Installs New Mark Andy Label Press in Flexographic Facility Colbert Packaging Corporation has installed a Mark Andy Performance Series P5 for pressuresensitive roll label applications. The P5 features a 13inch web width and utilizes a fourcolor print process, and its servobased platform delivers superior print quality and high productivity through simple operation, rapid changeovers and reduced spoilage. “This new press has all the latest bells and whistles, and we look forward to showing our customers what it can do, but what really sold us on the P5 is its amazing print quality and high efficiency,” said Brad Davis, vice president and general manager of Colbert Flexographic Packaging. Designed to meet the high demands of today’s quickturn pressuresensitive label market, the Mark Andy P5 produces both paper and filmbased labels. The press’ innovative print head configuration substantially reduces makeready times, and Mark Andy’s quick change die cut system allows the operator to slide a new rotary die into place in a matter of seconds. Furthermore, a shorter web path, more stable web tension and an automated register system all result in reduced spoilage. The Mark Andy P5 label press joins an extensive repertoire of equipment – including a narrow web folding carton press, a ninecolor flexo press, an additional pressuresensitive label press, multiple label inspection presses, foldergluers and other finishing equipment – in Colbert’s 45,000 sq. ft. flexographic printing facility. In addition to labels, folding cartons and product information inserts are also produced in this facility, which is located two blocks from Colbert Packaging headquarters. Related articles and information

Rotoflex Releases HSI Horizontal Slitter Rewinder Rotoflex, a world leader in inspection, slitting, rewinding and die cutting equipment has released the new HSI slitter rewinder designed for high volume label slitting, inspection and rewinding. Built with the extreme ruggedness and reliability as its flagship VSI vertical design series, the HSI offers label converters an operatorfriendly horizontal configuration. Features of the new HSI include 330 and 440mm web widths, 1000 fpm running speed, extralarge inspection table, ergonomic 37 inch (940mm) high editing area, easily accessible slitting module, a straightforward web path and conveniently located finished roll rewind location. With endtoend servo control design, the HSI also features the Rotoflex URC 2.0 proprietary control system with simple menus and an intuitive interface, giving operators the ability to monitor all functions from a single screen. The small footprint HSI is configurable for a variety of vision inspection solutions and offers a range of options, such as the new biometric (fingerprint) authentication for operator access and the Rotoflex exclusive Report Management System (RMS). With the powerful RMS tool, realtime production data is collected from multiple finishing machines to a single interface, which can be accessed remotely via computer or handheld device. RMS generates a variety of detailed, customizable reports on performance variables such as run time, defects, production volume and scrap generation, as well as compares outputs of multiple machines. Manohar Dhugga, Rotoflex director of engineering and service, comments: “Designed with the proven robust construction of our successful VSI series, the HSI is an advantageous solution for converters preferring a horizontal slitting inspection configuration in their offline finishing machines. The HSI is one of many new Business Responsive Technologies to be unveiled in the next few months, supporting our commitment to deliver high quality, innovative solutions that drive customer profitability.”

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BestinClass Consolidation is something that occurs in every industry. Aggressive, ambitious players grow then merge and either become the dominant player in the marketplace or get acquired themselves by an even larger entity. Related articles and information

But right behind them are upstarts that bring new life to the space by offering niche, creative and inspiring methods of reaching the ever changing desires of the consumer. The behemoth corporation can’t or won’t make changes fast enough to accommodate the desires of its clients. Some retailers in the fresh space can react overnight to excess supply and offer a bargain price to consumers during crop flush events. Others need 12 weeks to work it into the future rotation or planogram. Both business models work as evidenced by giant WalMart and the numerous small, local retailers. If you have ever been to downtown Boston on a Friday or Saturday and experienced the Haymarket (street farmer’s market) filled with dozens of vendors and thousands of customers, you will understand the concept of market driven economics. As a consumer you can find fresh foods ranging from perfect to terrible. As a vendor, they key is to clearly define what space you are filling in the marketplace and to execute better than anyone else. If your competency is low price than scout your competitors to make sure you are the leader on low price. If it is a particular product that you specialize in, always have plenty of the best available. If it is service, set yourself apart with more intangible offerings than anyone else. No matter what, be the best in the space.

Nothing Runs Like A The US is an engine within itself and remains the strongest economy in the world. To wit, John Deere is expanding a manufacturing plant in Horicon Wisconsin by 300,000 square feet and adding 75 jobs building heavy machinery. That machinery then drives another sector near and dear – agriculture. We continue to feed the world from between our coasts, with farm output around $170 billion. Leading economic indicators show a rebound in industrial production in mid2016. That lines up perfectly with Deere’s plant expansion to meet the product demand. We should see a strong economy through 2016 and 2017. Now is the time to prepare for that demand.

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Precision Roller Design Using Computational Fluid Dynamics Today’s converting market relentlessly pushes engineers and developers to innovate – via new products and improved processes. As a result, machines and lines are constantly being modified and repurposed with precision roller upgrades. Heat transfer rolls, cold and hot, are an integral part of all this – but they can Related articles and information

be difficult to properly configure, especially for advanced applications where temperature consistency and control is critical. Even certified engineers may have difficulty calculating the heat transfer coefficient and its primary inputs, such as thermal fluid flowrate, viscosity, conductivity and density properties. The precision roller properties add another layer of complexity, as calculations must consider spiral baffle angles and interior cavity dimensions. Put all that in line speed motion, with coatings requiring very specific temperature ranges, and the puzzle becomes exponentially complex. So it’s easy to see the difficulty Converting Industry engineers might have in attempting to design a new precision roller.

Menges Roller to Exhibit at AIMCAL Web Coating & Handling Conference & SPE FlexPackCon Meet the Menges Team and see what we can do to help you answer questions on rubber rollers, heat transfer and chill rollers. Whether you're with an OEM or large converting plant, our team of engineers and technicians will be available to answer questions and showoff some of our latest rollerrelated products & services. Menges Roller will be demonstrating our Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element Analysis for the design of heat transfer and chill rollers. Menges Roller won the Technology of the Year Award at a recent AIMCAL event for our CFD & FEA design technology. See you in Naples! http://micacorp.com/blog/newsc2

MICA CORPORATION CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF SERVICE FOR TWO EMPLOYEES Mica Corporation employees celebrated an early Thanksgiving with a luncheon on Friday, November 20, 2015, featuring turkey and all the fixings prepared by staff and management. At the lunch, two Mica Corporation employees were honored for their years of service to Mica. Andrew Siegel and Michal Kopec are celebrating 25 years of dedicated service with the company. Andrew's official start date in September of 1995 does not truly mark his first working days at Mica Corporation. As the son of Mica Corporation's founder, Daniel Siegel, he can remember helping to mix Related articles and information

primer in his father's garage before Mica Corporation became the global company it is today. Since '95, Andrew has held many positions in the company, starting as a laboratory technician and eventually moving into his current position as Vice President. In the last 25 years, Andrew has gotten married and raised a son and daughter. Outside of work, one of his passions is fishing. On his successful trips, he shares his fresh catch with very appreciative Mica Corporation employees. In the colder months, he enjoys skiing with his children. Michal Kopec has been part of the Mica Corporation manufacturing team since November of 1995. He came to Mica from Poland, and learned English while working at the company. In the past quarter of a century, Michal has raised a son, and has gotten to watch his two grandsons grow into adults. Michal and his wife Lucy love to travel, and have been on many trips through the years. Both of these longstanding Mica team members were also awarded plaques in honor of the excellent service and many years they have dedicated to Mica Corporation's growth and success. Extremely low temperatures and severe weather have caused significant disruptions and delays for transportation companies during the past few winters. We understand that your company cannot afford delays or gaps in production, so we are writing to inform you of the solutions and options you have to ensure Mica products arrive to you safely, and in a timely manner during the winter months ahead. Preventing Delivery Delays & Frozen Product While many factors resulting in delayed deliveries or frozen product during the past few winters were beyond our control, there are some preventative actions that can be taken to ensure your satisfaction. 1. Whenever possible, place your orders in advance or include up to a week of extra lead time for your delivery date. This will give Mica's logistics team plenty of notice to plan or adjust shipments accordingly in case of a weather emergency. 2. When placing your order, avoid scheduling deliveries that will result in product sitting in a truck over the weekend, or an extended period of time. 3. Request our Mica FreezeThaw Product Stability sheet to reference as a general guideline for a basic understanding of how freezing will affect your product, and what to do if freezing occurs. Requesting Heated Trucks Every order that is placed during extremely cold periods will be booked with the instructions "protect from freezing," but that does not guarantee the product will not freeze. When temperatures drop to freezing or below, trucking companies will no longer offer any "protect from freezing" services. Severe winter storms Related articles and information

and unforeseen incidents can also delay trucks, forcing the product to sit in extremely low temperatures for an unknown period of time. Because of this, we offer the option of heated trucks to our customers. Our logistics team will gladly assist you in scheduling and reserving heated trucks, however, responsibility lies with your company to make the request for heated service. It is important to note that requesting a heated truck can add additional fees and time to your order. We suggest that, if you choose heated truck service, you add an additional week of lead time to your order to compensate for any possible delays. Please also keep in mind that not all carriers offer this option, so your preferred carrier may not be available.

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NOVA Chemicals Resin Achieves 1,600 psi Hydrostatic Design Basis Rating NOVA Chemicals Corporation (NOVA Chemicals) today announced that the company’s SURPASS® RMs245U/UG (“RMs245”) resin now meets the hydrostatic design basis (HDB) rating of 1,600 psi at 73ºF (23°C) per ASTM D283713e1. This new rating allows significant lightweighting of large tanks without compromising finished part integrity. An HDB rating is used to determine the optimum wall thickness required for straight walled cylindrical tanks. It is based on a material’s hydrostatic longterm strength, obtained through longterm pressure tests performed on a rotomolded or extruded pipe. RMs245 resin’s HDB of 1,600 psi enables rotomolded tanks of up to 20,000 gallons to be lightweighted or be produced with a better safety margin than tanks molded from resins with a standard 1,250 psi HDB rating. “The higher HDB rating is critical for driving cost and performance advantages to our large tank customers in the rotational molding market,” said Henry Hay, technical service specialist, NOVA Chemicals. “Reducing wall thickness while maintaining strength will provide our customers with a critical manufacturing advantage.” RMs245 is a bestinclass polyethylene resin for large rotationally molded parts that require high strength and stiffness such as chemical, agricultural and septic tanks. It is also used in the production of large custom parts and as a replacement for crosslinked PE in specific applications. For more information about RMs245, visit the Association of Rotational Molders (ARM) 2015 Annual Meeting November 14 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown in Denver, CO. NOVA Chemicals is the exclusive Premiere

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Sponsor and will be highlighting this resin, along with all of its rotational molding capabilities, throughout the conference. About NOVA Chemicals NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures chemicals and plastic resins that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees work to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to sustainability and Responsible Care® . NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. About NOVA Chemicals Polyethylene Business The NOVA Chemicals polyethylene business enables its customers’ success with a portfolio of more than 125 specialized SURPASS® , SCLAIR® and NOVAPOL® resins. Each new NOVA Chemicals resin is developed to meet customer requirements, from dropin consistency to stepout performance attributes. Our customercentric approach is driven by our brand promises of Focused Expertise, Applied Innovation, Proactive Service and Reliable Supply

NOVA Chemicals to Focus on Peelable Seal Technology at FlexPackCon Calgary, Alberta, Canada (October 26, 2015) – NOVA Chemicals Corporation (NOVA Chemicals) will share original research on easyopen seal technology at FlexPackCon 2015. The research demonstrates the company’s flexible film expertise and its dedication to delivering greater value to its customers through product and applications development work. Dan Falla, technical service specialist, NOVA Chemicals, will present the study, Peelable Seal Films with Enhanced Moisture Barrier Properties for Flexible Packaging Applications. Most packages for dry goods, like cereal and crackers, are designed to have the seal layer peel apart while being opened. However, opening these pouches or bags is difficult to do without tearing the packaging. Prompted by a desire to better understand easy open / peelable seal technology, Falla evaluated various types of peelable seal layers and the use of a new high moisture barrier sHDPE in the study. “We’re always working to develop highervalue products and applications,” said Falla. “This peelable seal research will help our customers and the brand owners who manufacture dry goods packaging deliver the performance that today’s consumers are demanding.” Falla will present his study at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 28. In addition, Falla is session moderator at FlexPackCon for the morning sessions on Wednesday, October 28. He is a member of the Board of Directors Related articles and information

of the Society of Plastics Engineers’ (SPE) Flexible Packaging division, where he serves as Membership Secretary and Councilor, and on the Board that is hosting FlexPackCon. For more information, visit NOVA Chemicals at booth #39 during FlexPackCon October 26 – 28 at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, FL, where NOVA Chemicals is a Premium Sponsor. About NOVA Chemicals NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures chemicals and plastic resins that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees work to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to sustainability and Responsible Care® . NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. About NOVA Chemicals Polyethylene Business The NOVA Chemicals polyethylene business enables its customers’ success with a portfolio of more than 125 specialized SURPASS® , SCLAIR® and NOVAPOL® resins. Each new NOVA Chemicals resin is developed to meet customer requirements, from dropin consistency to stepout performance attributes. Our customercentric approach is driven by our brand promises of Focused Expertise, Applied Innovation, Proactive Service and Reliable Supply.

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Paper or plastic? At Novolex, increasing the recycled content in its paper and plastic products satisfies consumers’ demands for sustainability and helps the bottom line. The Novolex flagship facilities in North Vernon, Ind., and Florence, Ky., may be housed in nondescript industrial build ings, but the engineering and manufacturing feats occurring inside are far from ordinary. “It is an engineering miracle that a [plastic] bag that weighs 5 grams can hold 17 [or] 18 pounds,” says Mark Daniels, senior vice president of sustain ability and environmental policy for the company based in Hartsville, S.C . From freshly blown plastic film to paper that’s folded into bags in the blink of an eye, the company produces “flex ible packaging” products—as opposed to rigid containers—that touch the majority of American consumers by carrying a variety of goods they purchase. “In every conceivable way that you have different retailers coming into your home, whether it’s delivery...using bags to bring grocer ies to your door, or you going to the store, you’re using a paper bag or plastic bag,” Daniels says. But paper and plastic shopping bags are just two of its flexible packaging products. Others include paper bags with seethrough sections for cookies, doughnuts, sandwiches, rotisserie chickens, and bread; Related articles and information

pharmaceutical packages; wraps for foods like butter and candy; lawn and leaf bags; greaseresistant, singleserving restaurant bags; trash can liners; deli paper; produce bags; and thermal coffee cup sleeves used by bigname retail chains, grocery stores, and fast food restaurants. A Push for Recycled Content Novolex has worked to increase the levels of recycled content in its products as U.S. consum ers’ demand for such items grows. The public’s desire to become more environmentally conscious means “sustainability is key to a lot of retail ers’ and grocers’ initiatives now,” according to Daniels. Projecting a green image is so attractive that some major chains have completely aban doned white paper bags made solely from virgin materials and instead have adopted colored bags with recycled content. Some even prefer bags with small, colored specks that seem to clearly display the recycled fibers. “As the millennials come up, they want to see that natural product,” says Chris Karwacki, vice president of paper sourcing and supply chain. Novolex meets individual customers’ paper packaging needs by working with its partner mills to devise just the right product with the right amount of recycled content “that is equal to or nearly equivalent to what a virgin bag would be, so in performance you don’t see a difference,” Karwacki says. Certainly, upping the recycled content of paper products can pose challenges. First, paper fibers can be recycled only four to six times before losing their structural integrity. Anything more than that and “it just dissolves in the beater at the end of the paper mill,” Karwacki says. “To prevent that from becoming an issue with our bags, where our bags just fall apart, they have a recipe. [The mills] have different ‘lots’ of product in the back” and make the correct blend for each Novolex product. Another issue is adjusting the graphics stamped onto recycledcontent bags. “You can’t just take the exact image we had on a white bag and put it on a brown bag,” Karwacki says. There’s also a bit more ink absorption with recycled paper, but “we’ve now prevented that,” he adds. “We handle that through other chemistry in the bag” to ensure the ink remains on the bag’s surface and doesn’t bleed.

Novolex is Family—and We Want You to Be a Part of It From our corporate headquarters in Hartsville, South Carolina, to each of our 37 facilities across North America, we consider our more than 5,000 employees to be family—a family devoted to the production of high quality, sustainably createdproducts. Although our family is large, we consistently work to hold frequent employee gettogethers, offsite trips, and more. At Novolex, we care for our employees and offer a flexible work schedule and generous benefits. Related articles and information

Novolex also understands the importance of our employees spending time with their own fam ilies, which is why we work with each team to ensure a strong commitment to worklife balance. Many employees name worklife balance as one of their top reasons for working here.

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OliverTolas’ facility in Feasterville, PA ISO 13485:2003 certified OliverTolas’ facility in Feasterville, PA USA is now ISO 13485:2003 certified. ISO 13485:2003 outlines a quality management system specifically designed for organizations that provide medical devices and related services that consistently meet applicable customer requirements. The standard focuses on risk management activities during product development and guides specific requirements for verification of effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions

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LSIE 2015 is an international event for the Life science industry which includes professional conferences, exhibition, business encounters, innovation and more. Conventions & Meetings within LSIE 2015 : • MDDMI The 6th Annual Conference for Medical Device Design & Manufacturing Industry. • GCP Clinical Trials. • ITTN The 3rd International Conference of the Israel Tech Transfer Organization (ITTN). • ManageMed The 2nd International Conference for Hospital Management. Professional Exhibition: The exhibition will showcase equipment, technology and services for the development and planning processes of medical devices and pharmaceuticals, as well as for the finished products used by the medical industry. Among the visitors are: decision makers and professionals working in the development of medical devices and pharmaceuticals as well as decision makers in hospitals and the medical sector. LSIE 2015 is the place where manufacturers, developers, researchers and buyers and managers in the medical devices & pharmaceutical industries are exposed to the latest developments and innovative technologies, which assist them during their current and future manufacturing & developments processes and to assimilate them in hospitals and healthcare systems. LSIE 2015 will introduce to the life science and medical industries in Israel, the best equipment and services required in the development & manufacturing proccesses, from laboratory equipment, advanced electronic equipment, engineering design services, financial and regulation services, measuring equipment, product packaging, from the production line to the marketing of the final product. LSIE 2015 will introduce to excutives and buyers in the healthcare system both medical devices and offtheshelf products. We invite you to take part in LSIE 2015 and enjoy the platform of professional conferences and exhibition , which will expand your professional & business network with key decision makers from Israel & abroad, as well as business partners from the life science & medical industries.

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FEATURED IN PLASTICS NEWS – CHARTER NEX BUYS BLOOMER HOLDINGS’ – OPTIMUM PLASTICS Blown and cast film maker Bloomer Holdings Inc. is being sold to Charter NEX Films Inc. in a deal between their private equity owners. Bloomer Holdings, know in the market as Optimum Plastics, brings two locations in Bloomer, Wis., and Delaware, Ohio, to Charter NEX through the deal. Charter NEX CEO Kathy Bolhous said in a statement the deal “marks the combination of two innovative pioneers in specialty films.” The current Optimum, itself, is a result of Bloomer Plastics Inc.’s 2014 purchase of Optimum Plastics of Delaware. That deal combined Bloomer Plastics’ custom engineered cast embossed film capabilities with Optimum’s highbarrier coextruded blown film business, and now they are owned by Charter NEX. “We have long known that these two companies belong together,” Optimum CEO Kevin Keneally said in a statement. “Our customers will gain access to a greater breadth of technical and operational capabilities, and together we can bring unique new products to market.” Keneally will become president and chief commercial officer of the combined company, which will be led by Bolhous as CEO. Charter NEX makes coextruded, barrier and monolayer blown films for markets including the food, pharmaceutical, medical and packaging industries. The company has manufacturing locations in Milton, Rhinelander and Superior, Wis., and Turners Falls, Mass. Charter NEX is owned by Pamplona Capital Management LLP of New York and London, and Optimum was owned by Huron Capital Partners LLC of Detroit. Huron acquired in Bloomer Plastics in 2012 and added Optimum and its Ohio site two years later. “With both cast embossed and blown film capabilities, we believe we have built Optimum into a major player in the custom films marketplace,” Keneally said in a statement. Optimum brings annual revenue of more than $100 million, and 145 workers, to the combined company, Huron said. Mesirow Financial advised Bloomer Holdings on the sale. “Our strategy is to continue our focus on expanding both our process capabilities and our film portfolio,” Bolhous said in a statement. “Together, we will become a more diverse business with complimentary capabilities and resources.”

CHARTER NEX COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF OPTIMUM PLASTICS

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Charter NEX Films, Inc. (“Charter NEX”), a producer of highperformance polyethylene films, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Optimum Plastics, Inc. (“Optimum Plastics”) in an allcash transaction for an undisclosed amount. Charter NEX supplies flexible packaging converters with a broad array of products, from monolayer to high barrier films, for the retail food, consumer products, industrial, and medical markets. Charter NEX is wellregarded for its bestinclass quality standards and manufacturing performance. The company is owned by Pamplona Capital Management, LLP (“Pamplona”), a global private equity investment firm, and management. “We are excited to be joining forces with Optimum Plastics,” said Kathy Bolhous, Chief Executive Officer of Charter NEX. “Today’s announcement marks the combination of two innovative pioneers in specialty films. Our strategy is to continue our focus on expanding both our process capabilities and our film portfolio, while delivering the highest quality products and service to our customers. Together, we will become a more diverse business, with complimentary capabilities and resources that will delight our customer base.” “We have long known that these two companies belong together,” stated Kevin Keneally, Chief Executive Officer of Optimum Plastics. “We are excited to be joining the Charter NEX team and see a bright future for our customers and associates. Our customers will gain access to a greater breadth of technical and operational capabilities, and together we can bring unique new products to market. ” Martin Schwab, Partner at Pamplona, commented, “Since acquiring Charter NEX earlier this year, we have been impressed with the capability of the management team and their growth ambitions. This acquisition underscores Pamplona’s strong support for the management team’s business plan.” Following the transaction, Ms. Bolhous will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Keneally will be appointed President and Chief Commercial Officer, reporting to Ms. Bolhous. Charter NEX financed the acquisition through a combination of cash on hand and credit facilities arranged by Guggenheim Corporate Funding, LLC (“Guggenheim”). Charter NEX was advised in the transaction by Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc., with Hogan Lovells US LLP acting as legal counsel. Optimum Plastics was advised in the transaction by Mesirow Financial, Inc., with Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP acting as legal counsel. About Charter NEX Films, Inc. Charter NEX is a North American leader in engineering, extruding, and manufacturing superiorquality monolayer, coextruded and barrier films for flexible packaging applications. Charter NEX blown film products are ideal for industries such as consumer goods, food and Related articles and information

beverage, foodservice, industrial, lawn and garden, medical, and pet food. Please see www.charternex.com for further information. About Optimum Plastics, Inc. Optimum Plastics is a leading domestic and international engineered films producer for high performance institutional food, industrial, medical, automotive and consumer market segments. The company excels in the design of valueadded cast embossed film structures and laminations for the most demanding applications. Certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards, Optimum Plastics is focused on offering exceptional speed to market for new product development and excels in delivering quality, service and technology to its valued customer base. The company is owned by management and Huron Capital Partners. About Pamplona Capital Management, LLP Pamplona is a London and New York based specialist investment manager established in 2005 that provides an alternative investment platform across private equity, fund of hedge funds, and single manager hedge fund investments. Pamplona manages over USD 10 billion in assets across a number of funds for a variety of clients including public pension funds, international wealth managers, multinational corporations, family offices and funds of hedge funds. Pamplona is currently managing its fourth private equity fund, Pamplona Capital Partners IV LP, which was raised in 2014. Pamplona invests long term capital across the capital structure of its portfolio companies in both public http://www.outlookgroup.com/ognews/

OUTLOOK GROUP LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE NEENAH, WIS. — Outlook Group Corp. is proud to launch their newly developed website, www.outlookgroup.com , to promote their investment in new printing and finishing technologies and further expansion into contract packaging. As well as promoting all of the company’s latest innovations, the new website showcases OGC’s long history in the packaging industry and its wellestablished knowledge of sustainable products and processes. The web design, created by Wisconsin based Stellar Blue Technologies, integrates and displays a combination of photography and video providing a great understanding of how OGC saves customers time through packaging, our highly certified printing expertise, and our unique ability to be a single source packaging supplier.

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Kevin Hayes Executive Vice President at Outlook Group said, “We are really excited about our new website. It is vital that our online presence reflects our differentiated solutions, identity, and values engaging with our new and existing customers. Going forward, the website is an essential tool for us as we continue to grow a sustainable and successful business.”

OUTLOOK GROUP PURCHASES MPS EF FLEXO PRESS Outlook Group has announced the purchase of an MPS 17inch, 10color EF Press with APC (Automated Print Control). The EF is MPS’s flagship press. It is a highly automated, multisubstrate flexo press that excels at label production and flexible packaging printing, and is known for its superior print quality, automation features, ease of operation, and flexibility. Brett Peters, senior process engineer at Outlook Group, said his team was especially excited about the EF’s ability to print very thin films while holding a very tight register, along with its operator interface and ease of use. “We were really impressed with what MPS showed us during their demonstration of the EF,” said Peters. “Most important, they demonstrated the press’s ability to hold tight register control, which is vital to our book of business.” Another feature that factored into the purchase was MPS’s exclusive Crisp.Dot technology, which uses a freerunning, rubberized impression roller to improve print quality by reducing dot gain and preventing barring. Also important was the automation technology that simplifies operator control of the press and reduces setup waste. Outlook Group Corp’s strategy is to provide customers with broad printing capabilities, smart engineered processes, certified quality and efficient logistics. Their printing and packaging services include offset, variable, digital and flexographic printing, converting, contract packaging and fulfillment. Outlook Group Corp’s teams vertically integrate the packaging, printing and production into a streamlined process that will blend innovation with efficiency to drive outstanding results. Peters says they will be using the new EF press to both meet the demands of their current business as well as to expand into new markets as a result of the EF’s ability to print on multiple substrates.

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Pudiendo brindar a sus clientes cualquier información para la elaboración de etiquetas autoadhesivas, aspectos del mercado, publicidad, ferias de empaque y embalaje, y demás temas de interés con respecto al mundo de las etiquetas.

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PPT CONTINUES TO INVEST As a result of ongoing, robust growth, PPT continues to make significant investments in equipment and technology for both Kansas City, KS and Columbus, OH facilities. The recent investments and improvements cost more than 10 million dollars and will position PPT within the flexible packaging industry as a leader in high quality printing and pouches.

PPT ADDS STATEOFTHEART ENGINEERING LAB AND ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL RESOURCES Kansas City, Kan. (May 26, 2015) Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC (PPT), a leading U.S. manufacturer of flexible packaging, is pleased to announce Jessica Lanter and John Kennedy have joined the firm in key technical and packaging engineering roles. Jessica will serve as Director of Product Development, and John Kennedy as Packaging Engineering Manager. PPT is also completing construction of a 14,000 sq. ft. expansion and renovation of its facilities in Kansas City, KS, which includes a stateoftheart Packaging Engineering Lab, as part of its continued focus on delivering highend, valueadded flexible packaging solutions to the customers and markets it serves. Ms. Lanter earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas and an MBA from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. She has more than 15 years experience in packaging, having served in technical leadership roles at ColgatePalmolive and an entrepreneurial spinoff, VVF, a global leader in manufacturing of personal care products. Mr. Kennedy earned a B.S. in Packaging Engineering from Michigan State University and joins PPT following a productive career at ConAgra Foods where he served as a packaging engineer, gaining experience in various packaging materials and formats including flexible films. Jessica and John will lead the continued development of PPT’s technical and packaging engineering group, along with Stephen Langridge, driving innovation and product development in PPT’s new Packaging Engineering Lab, which will facilitate effective collaboration and development of innovative packaging solutions that deliver function, performance, and powerful shelf presence. Related articles and information

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Plastic Suppliers, Inc. Launches New HeatStable Shrink Label Film Heat stability complements Polyflex® TDO capability to print using flexo, roto, offset and digital printing systems COLUMBUS, Ohio, August 20, 2014 — Plastic Suppliers, Inc. (PSI), a Columbus, Ohiobased manufacturer and distributor of bio and petrochemicalbased films, announced it has officially launched its new Polyflex® transverse direction orientated (TDO), heatstable oriented polystyrene shrink (OPS) label film for shrink label converters in the Americas and Europe. The Polyflex TDO, heatstable OPS shrink label film features less than 0.4 percent shrinkage at 95 degrees Fahrenheit for 24 hours. The new heatstable OPS label film also offers virtually the same shrink curves and machine direction (MD) growth as PETGbased shrink film, making it an even more attractive alternative, since existing OPS already adds a more than 25 percent increase in yield over PETG. “Recognizing how critical heat stability is to our customers, PSI is proud to now offer a product that withstands this level of heat and still maintains integrity related to shrinkage and printability,” said PSI CEO George Thomas. “In addition to high shrink, our new film has an MD growth of 3 percent, eliminating the unsightly wrinkles, smiles and frowns prevalent in the base and neck areas of many bottles and cups today.” The new Polyflex® OPS shrink label film delivers a number of other critical attributes including superior printability across all printing processes using both water and solventbased ink systems, a soft feel for the consumer and lower shrink force versus PVC and PETG, which further prevents bottle and label distortion after application. “We don’t recommend shrink films of any substrate be exposed to high heat for extended periods of time, but when that does occur, our new Polyflex™ TDO shrink film ensures that it is highly unlikely the end user will experience any difficulties applying the labels,” said Francisco Cavalcanti, PSI’s vice president of technology. The new product is available in 50µ, 45µ and 40µ thicknesses and in both low, medium, and high shrink formats. As a global film solutions provider with manufacturing and distribution centers in Columbus, Ohio, Los Angeles CA, Dallas TX, and Ghent, Belgium, Plastics Suppliers offers a variety of specialty films for the label, folding carton, envelope, and flexible packaging converters in addition to converting and distributing unprinted specialty films to the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and household products markets. ### About Plastic Suppliers, Inc. Founded in 1949, Plastic Suppliers and its Afro/Eurasian subsidiary, Sidaplax Specialty Films, offers 64 years of experience converting plastic films and nearly 40 years of experience manufacturing highquality plastic films. Plastic Suppliers manufactures Polyflex® brand films used in the shrink sleeve label, flexible packaging, tamperevident, thermoforming and windowing markets, and EarthFirst®, an environmentally friendly biopolymer film made of PLA (polylactic acid).

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Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted to Present Ohio Business Profile Award to Plastic Suppliers, Inc. COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 22, 2014 — Plastic Suppliers, Inc. (PSI), a Columbus, Ohiobased manufacturer and distributor of bio and petrochemicalbased films, will welcome Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today when he is in town to present PSI with an Ohio Business Profile Award. After the presentation, Secretary Husted will tour the Columbus site to learn more about PSI’s Polyflex® brand films. “We’re excited to welcome Secretary Husted and we are honored that we are receiving the Ohio Business Profile Award on Earth Day,” said PSI president and CEO George Thomas. “We know the packaging industry seeks new and innovative materials and products to help them achieve their sustainability goals, and PSI offers a wide range biobased packaging solutions that support their needs. Plastic Suppliers manufactures and distributes, in Columbus and Europe, EarthFirst® and Polyflex® brand films used for fullbody shrink sleeve labels, tamperevident bands, flexible and institutional food packaging, and the envelope and folding carton window markets. “Biobased manufacturers – like Plastic Suppliers Inc. – are a success here in Ohio because they are drawing upon Ohio’s agricultural and manufacturing expertise,” Secretary Husted said. “I commend Plastic Suppliers Inc. on their ability to bring together two key industries in an environmentally responsible way. They’re helping grow our economy, save resources, improve the environment and create jobs.” About Plastic Suppliers, Inc. Founded in 1949, Plastic Suppliers along with its European subsidiary, Sidaplax Specialty Films, has 65 years of experience in manufacturing and distributing a wide range of solutions. The company manufactures Polyflex® brand films used in the shrink sleeve label, flexible packaging, tamperevident, thermoforming and windowing markets, and EarthFirst®, an environmentally friendly biopolymer film made of PLA (polylactic acid). Plastic Suppliers also converts and distributes numerous grades of plastic film such as polypropylene, polyester, polyethylene and synthetic papers insuring that the correct solution is provided to enhance its customers’ specific product needs. The company offers worldclass service and is committed to excellence in the extrusion, conversion, and distribution of plastic film and sheet. With four strategically located distribution facilities across the United States and Europe and two manufacturing sites, the company is uniquely positioned as a manufacturer with a distributor’s capability

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WalMart sees big role for wood look RPCs from Polymer Logistics CHICAGO — Reusable plastic crates have their advantages, but giving the produce department a natural appearance hasn't been counted as one of them. However, the new woodlook RPC from Polymer Logistics has an important and enthusiastic fan in Dorn Wenninger, vice president of produce and floral for Bentonville, Ark.based WalMart Stores. The Polymer Logistics woodlook RPC is functionally just the same crate as other RPCs, with the same footprint and the same reverse logistics, he said. "In effect it is just the visual impact, but we think that is important," he said June 10 at the Polymer Logistics booth at the United Fresh expo. "This is a gamechanger in the RPC industry," he said. "We have great confidence this will be a big success." Wenninger said WalMart began talking with Polymer Logistics about a year ago about the woodlook RPC. From the first time he saw it, Wenninger said he considered it a positive step and an improvement over existing RPCs, which have changed little in appearance since WalMart first began using them more than 10 years ago. Wenninger said that Polymer Logistics — an existing supplier to WalMart of standard looking RPCs — was the only company that came to the retailer with the woodlook RPC design. He said WalMart receives about half of its produce in corrugated cartons and about half in RPCs. While some commodities may perform better in corrugated cartons than RPCs and viceversa, Wenninger said WalMart supports reusable containers for sustainability reasons. "We are directionally supportive of RPCs as a general step and we love the look of these; you will see us leaning in more heavily in the coming months," he said.

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The woodlook RPCs have been tested in multiple WalMart stores in northwest Arkansas, he said, and the responses from consumers and WalMart associates has been positive. Wenninger also showed them to WalMart store managers in February and received enthusiastic feedback, he said. The pace of rolling them out will be slowed by a limited supply. He said the chain plans to phase them in on a regional basis. "This is not about flagship stores, large or small stores, ultimately I want this RPC in all my stores," he said. Having a container that looks great to consumers is powerful, he said. "RPCs are always important for creating an efficient means (of moving product) from the farm to the shelf, but to me this is helping focus on the customer experience," he said. "It is important to signal to consumers and associates that we are different and we are better, and to help demonstrate some of the steps we have made over the past several years." For example, Wenninger said that woodlook RPC is ontrend with consumer preferences and reinforces initiatives by WalMart to increase local produce sourcing and also boost organic produce sales. The woodlook RPC conveys a farmers' market feel in the produce department, he said. "WalMart is outpacing growth of organic produce versus the rest of the industry and we are significantly committed to local produce," he said. Gideon Feiner, CEO of Netherlandsbased Polymer Logistics, praised WalMart's vision to improve the consumer experience. Feiner said that other RPC makers could try to get on board the trend toward more natural looking RPCs, but he expects the overall market demand for RPCs to grow as a result.

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Wenninger said that WalMart supports innovation and firstmover advantage. While WalMart may source from other RPC suppliers, Wenninger said he expects Polymer Logistics will be an important partner with the chain in the coming months and years.

Polymer Logistics “Goes with the Wood Grain” to Help Retailers Boost Sales What do Europe's largest retailer and the largest global retailer have in common? No surprise, both are looking for an edge in creating attractive fresh produce presentations. With this in mind, Carrefour and Walmart have both signed longterm agreements with Polymer Logistics, a leading retailready packaging pooler and innovator of the Market Place woodeffect crate. Both chains now accept the Market Place crates, and have begun actively phasing it into their supply chains, according to Polymer Logistics. This comes, says Polymer Logistics, after a series of studies, pilot tests and customer acceptance surveys. The retailers reported a significant uplift of 36 percent in produce sales during the test when produce was presented in the Market Place crates. Based on survey results from the European market, 87 percent of shoppers prefer the fresh farm look of the Market Place crates compared to the other plastic crates. That attractiveness is important. With the produce department typically located at the front of the supermarket, improvements in the produce area can drive additional traffic for the store overall. "The woodeffect crate makes produce look great," emphasizes Susie Cuevas, Director of Sales for Polymer Logistics, speaking to Reusable Packaging News. "We have trialed it in the dry commodity racks, demonstrating how the display changes the entire department's ambience to one that is soft and inviting. We also successfully trialed the wet veg refrigerated areas. The change also had a significant positive effect on consumers. The area looked much cleaner and the product stood out well." "Overall, the customer surveys for both retailers in Europe showed a clear preference for the woodlook crates compared to the other plastic crates," Cuevas added. "Customers appreciate the fresh farm look, which is evocative of open markets." Gian Paolo Mezzanotte, Managing Director for Polymer Logistics in Italy, notes that Carrefour has identified the Market Place crate as an opportunity for differentiation. "We can really say that the new woodeffect RPC is definitely catching the interest of many retailers wishing to differentiate and offer new shopping experiences," he observes. "This is something that the market is looking for and which shoppers are clearly expressing a great appreciation." He says that Carrefour Italy already wanted to start introducing it as display at its new "Gourmet" market format outlets, even before the next pooling roll out into all stores of the chain that will start by the end of this year. Related articles and information

"Along with all long time well proved advantages that the plastic RPC offers in terms of product hygiene, shelf life, carbon footprint, and so on, we can also communicate values and beauty,| Mezzanotte continues. Asked about any complexity involved with introducing the new crates, Cuevas states: "There are no disruptive changes nor high operational costs to the industry by adding the wood crate into the supply chain." Based on conversations with retailers, she expects them to transition to the woodeffect crates as a standard for those retailers. Market Place crates were first introduced at the Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin in February 2014, followed by exhibits at the United Fresh and Produce Marketing Association (PMA) trade shows in the US. Polymer Logistics emphasizes three key points: The woodlook fresh image catches the eye of the consumer Improves produce quality perception leading to increasing sales The woodeffect crate cost is comparable to other industry plastic crates As retailers continue to push for efficient products, Polymer Logistics' Market Place crate program focuses on being able to provide the new woodlook pool, keeping the same operational costs and processes as the legacy RPC pool without any industry interruptions. With acceptance from Carrefour and Walmart, in addition to keen interest from other major retailers, Polymer Logistics is confident that the Market Place woodlook crates will gain increasing traction as a means for retailers to increase the attractiveness of fresh produce displays.

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Prime Packaging Receives SQF Certification Yardley, PA. October 1, 2015 Prime Packaging, LLC is pleased to announce that the company’s Wood Dale, IL facility achieved SQF Level 2 certification for food packaging materials. The Safe Quality Food (SQF) program is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), throughout the industry and around the world, as being one of the most rigorous and credible food safety management systems in the marketplace today. Prime Packaging’s President Kevin Kollman states, “Prime Packaging is committed to delivering the highest quality packaging solutions to the Consumer Product Group Industry. Our customers expect us to meet stringent food safety guidelines and the SQF certification validates our food safety program and exemplifies our continued commitment to providing safe, high quality packaging products to the marketplace.” ABOUT PRIME PACKAGING, LLC. Prime Packaging is a leading, awardwinning provider of innovative product packaging solutions and technologies. With manufacturing facilities in the Eastern U.S. and Midwest, Prime Packaging brings together a team of knowledgeable experts and proprietary product lines within the labeling and packaging Related articles and information

industry. Working collaboratively with Fortune 500 companies in the food, beverage, personal care, household and pharmaceutical markets throughout North America, Prime Packaging delivers custom packaging solutions that include flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, spiral wraps, rollfed labels, pressuresensitive labels and folding cartons.

Kollman Packaging Group Announces Name Change to Prime Packaging Yardley, PA. April 8, 2013 Kollman Packaging Group, LLC and its operating companies, Prime Label & Packaging (Wood Dale, IL) and Prime Carton & Packaging (Glen Burnie, MD), are pleased to announce that they have united under one company name, Prime Packaging, LLC. “Coming together as Prime Packaging strengthens our brand recognition in the marketplace and better reflects our integrated expertise. We want to serve our customers as a single source for all of their product packaging needs,” said Kevin Kollman, President. “We are very excited about the evolution of the organization and our continued growth as we take Prime Packaging forward.” With over 80 years of combined experience and a mutual dedication to delivering the highest quality service, Prime Packaging will continue to deliver innovative product packaging solutions and technologies while maintaining their commitment to environmental stewardship. To support this strategic transformation, Prime Packaging will be rolling out a new brand identity along with a single enhanced web site at www.primepkg.com. The site will be designed to streamline the way their customers do business with them. ABOUT PRIME PACKAGING, LLC. Prime Packaging is a leading, awardwinning provider of innovative product packaging solutions and technologies. With manufacturing facilities in the Eastern US. and Midwest, Prime Packaging brings together a team of knowledgeable experts and proprietary product lines within the labeling and packaging industry. Working collaboratively with Fortune 500 companies in the food, beverage, personal care, household and pharmaceutical markets throughout North America, Prime Packaging delivers custom packaging solutions that include flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, spiral wraps, rollfed labels, pressuresensitive labels and folding cartons.

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Printpack to close its Fredericksburg, VA, plant Printpack has announced that it will close its Fredericksburg, Virginia, manufacturing plant. Production will be phased out over a period of months, and operations are expected to cease completely in the first quarter of 2016. The majority of Printpack’s label and tamperevident band business currently running in Fredericksburg will be transferred to other Printpack plants in the coming months. “The Fredericksburg plant has been an important contributor to the company’s success since its opening in 1981 and has been the foundation of our labels business since the late 1980’s. The decision to close this facility was very difficult for us but necessary to enhance our competitiveness in a very challenging market,” said Dennis Love, Printpack’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Love added, “We appreciate the loyalty and dedication of our Fredericksburg associates, many of whom have been with us since the early years of this facility’s operation. We wish them well as we help them through this transition.” As part of the closure of the Fredericksburg plant, Printpack will reduce staffing in Fredericksburg in several phases over the coming months. Qualified associates will be considered for potential opportunities to transfer to other Printpack locations. Those who do not transfer will receive a severance package, including continued pay, health insurance, and career workshops and services. About Printpack Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Printpack is a privatelyheld manufacturer of flexible and specialty rigid packaging. Employing 4,000+ associates worldwide, the company operates 22 manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico and China.

2015 FPA Awards Press Release the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) awarded Printpack a prestigious Gold Award for the RustOleum® SpraySmartTM marking paint pouch. The SpraySmartTM pouch stood out in the Packaging Excellence category which encompasses achievements in printing and shelf impact, sustainability, and technical innovation. The SpraySmartTM pouch is a clear, 12 oz. ultradurable flexible pouch made to be a spray paint can replacement. It utilizes premium external high barrier materials along with Printpack’s proprietary barrier sealant film technology to achieve outstanding barrier to oxygen, moisture, and chemical attack. Fitted with a nonclogging spray tip, this pouch fits in existing spray wands and allows for a flawless transition from the usual aerosol can. Related articles and information

SpraySmart™ pouches evacuate more effectively, providing more paint coverage for the same package weight. The used pouches take up much less space and do not require disposal as hazardous waste. Printpack is honored to be recognized by the FPA for its advancements in revolutionary packaging designs.

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R.O.P Participates in the Leading Flexible Packaging Exhibitions Reshet O'Plast participated at the PMA Expo that was held in Anaheim, California USA from October 1719, 2014 for the 33rd year. The exhibition is dedicated to fresh produce and foodservice aiming to put more fresh fruits and vegetables on foodservice plates. PMA, Produce Marketing Association, is a leading trade association representing companies from every segment of the floral and global produce supply chain. It helps members grow by providing connections that expand business opportunities and increase sales and consumption. Attendees at the conference learned how to increase fresh produce consumption. The conference had set several new records: • 1,821 attendees (record!) from South and North America • 203 operators (record!) • 164 exhibit booths (record!) • 389 5K run (record!) • 60 Field and Plant tour (record!)

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R.O.P Products at an International Packaging Conference R.O.P is a leading global supplier of cast Polypropylene (CPP) specialty bags and films. Last October, being a market leader in packaging solutions for fresh produce, R.O.P was invited to lecture at Multilayer Packaging films 2014 – the International conference on advances in flexible packaging technology, materials, and markets that was held Cologne, Germany. Representatives from many countries participated in the conference, including the U.K., the Netherlands, Belgium, Ukraine, Germany, and Australia. Mr. Gal Wollach, R.O.P’s VP International Sales gave a lecture about new shelflife extension films for produce packaging which extend the shelf life of vegetables, fruits, and herbs beyond twice, compared to standard packaging or nonpacked produce. The lecture was very successful and led to a few joint projects that have already started rolling.

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RKW strengthens its Film Business Frankenthal, November 23, 2015 – The RKW Group, a global manufacturer of plastic films and nonwovens, is gearing up for further profitable and global growth. Some manufacturing capacity is being consolidated, which although a natural conclusion of recent acquisitions and growth, leads to the closure of two production sites. The plants affected are RKW Werra in Philippsthal, Germany, which legally belongs to RKW Agri GmbH & Co. KG, and RKW Iter S.A.U. in Zaragoza, Spain. The closures will affect around 180 people. Products manufactured at the RKW Iter S.A.U. plant in Zaragoza, Spain, include printed films for the beverage and hygiene industry. The portfolio of the RKW plant in Philippsthal covers mainly films for the agriculture market. Unsatisfactory rates of return and a focus on some core products have necessitated this consolidation. “Whilst these decisions are extremely difficult to make, they are vital for securing the longterm success and positioning of the RKW Group,” said Harald Biederbick, CEO of the RKW Group. "Our focus at the moment is equally on our employees and on our customers. We are committed to ensuring proper assistance to

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affected staff. We expect a smooth transfer of business to sister sites, thus ensuring business continuation for our valued customers.”

RKW Group at Agritechnica 2015 Hall 27, Booth F40 Award winning and highly soughtafter: A unique combination of silage and vacuum film is capturing new markets Hanover/Michelstadt, November 09, 2015 – The innovative film solution made by RKW, Polydress® O2 Barrier 2in1, which was first premiered in 2012, has proven to be successful in Europe and is now targeting new markets in North America. The unique, multi awardwinning combination of silage and underlay film accelerates and simplifies the work steps and, at the same time, guarantees excellent silage stability due to its up to 10 times higher oxygen barrier. "The sales of the innovative and unique silage film has tripled since its market introduction. We see a significant potential for further increasing sales volume, in particular in the international markets," says Siegfried Meise, Sales Manager at RKW Agri GmbH & Co. KG. “Since Polydress® O2 Barrier 2in1 has become wellestablished in Europe, the next step is the expansion into Canada and the United States." In February 2015, the film innovation Polydress® O2 Barrier 2in1 was awarded by a committee of experts at the World Ag Expo, the largest agricultural trade fair in the USA; prior to this, the film also received awards from recognized committees in Europe. Only one work step is required in order to spread out RKW's innovative film combination on the silo. The secret: The Polydress® O2 Barrier 2in1 already attaches to the silage while it is being covered. The underlay film separates itself independently from the silage film after a few days. That doesn't only save valuable time. Due to the low weight, it is much easier to work with this film than with other traditional silage films. Aside from the globally unique combination of polyethylene silage film and polyamide underlay film, Polydress® O2 Barrier 2in1 particularly convinces through its barrier characteristics. The oxygen barrier is six to ten times improved over traditional silage and underlay films, ensuring lower fermentation losses and minimizes the development of mildew, whereby the quality of the silage itself is optimally retained, even on the edges and surface. The film is very stable, expandable, and tearresistant. Polydress® O2 Barrier 2in1 shows its sustainable side in the production and packaging: up to 60% less raw materials in comparison to other traditional covering systems reduce the product’s environmental impact as well as lower the recycling costs. For more information about RKW’s presence at Agritechnica, please visit www.rkwgroup.com/agritechnica/ ; for Polydress® O2 Barrier 2in1 see www.rkwgroup.com/agritechnica/portfolio/polydresso22in1silofolie/. The RKW Group

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The RKW Group is one of the leading international manufacturers of highquality plastic films and nonwovens. On an annual basis, the Group’s more than 3,000 employees process over 420,000 tons of plastic materials in 23 locations around the world. The RKW Group offers a broad range of product and service solutions in films and nonwovens for the hygiene and medical field, for the converting industry, for industrial and consumer packaging as well as for the agricultural and construction sectors. For almost 60 years, the RKW Group has been setting standards in terms of quality, innovation, and service from which our local and global customers benefit. In 2014, the independent familyrun company achieved sales of over €940 million.

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FOUR TIPS FOR FIGHTING THE FLU We’ve all experienced the unpleasant symptoms of influenza, or the flu, one too many times: fever, chills, aching muscles, fatigue and more. Many people suffer from the flu each year and, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 200,000 people are hospitalized annually due to seasonal flurelated complications. When employees get the flu, they should stay at home for several days to rest and allow their symptoms to pass so that they are no longer contagious. However, many people can’t miss out on their daily responsibilities. Yet if they attend work, they’re certainly not performing at their usual levels and may also infect others, extending the cycle of illness to more and more people. An estimated 111 million workdays are lost each flu season, costing $7 billion a year in sick days and lost productivity. Not only is the flu an added expense for businesses, it ends up costing individuals too. In fact, the flu costs the average person roughly $130 for doctor’s visits and medicine. If the employee doesn’t have paid sick leave, they’re also losing out on their wages while they recuperate. In order to maintain a healthy workplace, it’s important to consider the following tips during the year, and especially during flu season: 1. Advise that employees get vaccinated to reduce the chances of getting the virus. Everyone six months and older should get a vaccine and it’s especially recommended for young children, adults 65 and older, pregnant women and healthcare workers. The shot covers several common strains , and can make symptoms milder if illness occurs, according to the CDC. Related articles and information

During flu season, increase cleaning frequency. Flu germs can linger on surfaces for up to 8 hours and can be easily transferred to and from surfaces and people. Disinfect hightouch surfaces to destroy or irreversibly inactivate all infectious bacteria. Examples include telephones, computer keyboards and light switches. Consider providing disinfectant wipes for employees to use at work and other public places to disinfect surfaces such as shopping carts handles and doorknobs. 3. Teach proper hand hygiene to stop the spread of illness. This involves using soap and water whenever possible or an alcoholbased hand sanitizer in between handwashing moments. Make sure restrooms are always well stocked with supplies that encourage handwashing, such as soap and paper towels. 4. Encourage smart habits such as limiting contact with others when sick and avoiding touching the eyes, nose and mouth. When using tissues to cough and sneeze, it’s important to throw them away after each use. Getting enough sleep each night also helps the immune system more easily fight off illness. Don’t let productivity plummet during flu season. Encourage employees to follow the steps above to maintain an illnessfree environment year round. Doing so will not only keep them happy and healthy but protect the bottom line.

CYBER MONDAY RAMPS UP THE PRESSURE ON RETAILERS TO DELIVER A POSITIVE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE If you thought this weekend’s college and NFL matchups were intense, that’s nothing compared to the edgeofyourseat competition happening right this very second: brickandmortar Black Friday versus Cyber Monday. Which will take home the glory this holiday season? We’ll have to wait a bit longer for the final score, but like any committed color commentator, I’ve got a bit of historical precedence to share. In 2014, online holiday orders rose as instore sales waned. In part, that increased demand was attributed to the Convenience Race that retailers were locked in, each one promising fast and free shipping to move more items into your carts. Consumer desire for instantaneous delivery is now a yearround reality, and when competition for holiday dollars is at its height, it’s downright expected. Here are a few other things consumers expect: That they get what they ordered. That it arrives undamaged. That they can return it if necessary. Related articles and information

Those expectations are easy to take for granted, but fail to deliver on any one of them, and you could cost yourself a customer. And just like your sister who hasn’t forgotten the snarky comment Aunt Molly made about her lumpy mashed potatoes last Thanksgiving customers who experience grievances of damage, late delivery, or cumbersome returns won’t forget either. Luckily, this is where Sealed Air comes in. Smart, rightsized, engineeredtoperform packaging has the power to help retailers get products out the door quickly, put as many orders as possible on the next truck, and make sure products reach customers undamaged. Once there, we can also make sure that packages can be opened effortlessly, reused for returns, or easily disposed. How do we do it? Through science. Through data. Through years of expertise maximizing the efficiency of the global supply chain. We offer innovative solutions like our eCube system that senses the total volume of every package and cuts a box to fit, reducing unused void and the need for excessive, filling materials.That extra air takes up valuable space on the trucks and planes trying to get items where they’re going on time. On Cyber Monday, a customer’s experience begins with web interfaces and coupon codes, but ends when those orders show up in a box, bag,or mailer. Sealed Air is the protector of the holiday shopping experience, ensuring that the items purchased will make it safely through every part of the journey, standing up to whatever rigors that journey brings (bad weather, bumpy roads, tight spaces, and more). In short, we're here to make sure that every consumer who clicks “Buy Now” this holiday season has expectations met by the retailers we empower to deliver the perfect package.

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Sealstrip Corporation ranks 15th in PA's Best Places to Work! The rankings are compiled through research via a survey that’s sent to employers and employees from hundreds of companies in the commonwealth. Using a formula similar to Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work for in America,” the Best Companies Group scores the workplace practices survey along with the employee survey and each Best Places to Work candidate is given an overall score. To be eligible, participating companies must: • Be a forprofit or notforprofit business; • Be a publicly or privately held business; • Have a facility in Pennsylvania; • Have at least 25 full or parttime employees working in Pennsylvania; and • Be in business a minimum of 1 year. PENNSYLVANIA’S 100 BEST PLACES TO WORK 74 small/mediumsized and 26 largesized companies Related articles and information

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Today's consumers resent having to repackage a product once they've opened the package. In a recent survey conducted by the US Contract Packaging Association, 8 in 10 consumers think resealable packaging is important, in a large part because they associate resealable with the ability to retain freshness of the product. Today's consumers measure their satisfaction with a packaged product by both the quality of the product and by the qualities of the package. Today we are going to experience a rice package from Lundberg Family Farms. Let's take a look at the package. They are using a premade stand up pouch with a Velcro closure. You'll notice that the bottom of the package is completely flat. This is not a gusseted bottom stand up pouch, where the gusset goes up inside and seals into the side seals. The center of gravity is lower with the flat bottom. This is important because of the weight of the rice, and it needs to stand upright on the shelf and not tip over. This pouch is made by Peel Plastics. The package contains 20 servings, based on a household of 2, the package would need to reclose about 10 times. Let's see how it works... First, we need to tear away the top of the package for an easy open. This works well, with the final bit needing to be tugged to be removed.

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Next we open it up by grasping the two edges and pulling apart. We can see the Velcro on the inside. The Velcro strips are about 3/8" long. When you reclose it, you can really feel and hear that you have pressed it closed, and that you've actually closed it, unlike a lot of press to close zippers, which you can't tell if you've closed them or not. You can tell the Velcro is closed. By shaking it upside down, we can see no rice coming out and we have proved that it is fully closed. Let's try pouring it into a cup measure and see how it works. We poured about 2 servings and reclosed the package. Wow. That works!

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Skincare kit package delivers differentiation MIO Skincare’s new kit, carrying three separate bottles of skincare products, produces a sensory experience for consumers by evoking a contemporary twist with its appearance and style, providing the convenience of portability, and delivering sustainable packaging benefits. Launched earlier this year, the carry handleequipped standup pouch is manufactured by Specialty Packaging Technologies, Inc. (SPT) , a subsidiary of Precision Color Graphics Ltd. The pouch structure is a 48ga polyester film laminated to a 4mil linear lowdensity polyethylene film. Jill Dunk, Founding Partner of Costa Mesa, CAbased MIO Skincare, explains that SPT customized the package exclusively for Life Time Fitness, a chain of highend health centers with 112 U.S. locations. “We wanted to offer a ‘pick up and go’ product,” she explains. “It was launched in conjunction with Life Time’s 90day fitness challenge and first shipped in July. This is a kit that is recommended by Life Time’s personal trainers and group fitness instructors, sold in the area within their facilities where they sell their protein supplements. So it is a totally unique package.” Each kit holds three individually packaged bottles of skincare lotions in 100mL injectionmolded polypropylene bottles from Toly . The threepiece containers include the bottle, cap, and an airless pump actuator. The three different products are Skin Tight, Get Waisted, and Shrink To Fit. One product is a serum: two are creams. MIO employees manually load bottles into the pouches, along with a paper insert that provides exercise tips. The new kit is valuepriced at $135; buying each product separately would cost $168. Before the pouch, MIO sold the three different bottles individually, employing a folding carton to contain each single bottle. The move to a lighterweight flexible pouch helps reduce packaging material demands. Developing the idea Related articles and information

So how did MIO and SPT connect? Dunk notes that SPT also makes sachets that MIO uses for other products. “We were seeking packaging for this, and the pouch idea came through in a meeting we had with them. We were looking to create a unique package in which you could see the product. It was very important to us that we could actually have information on the back of the pouch that was readable. When you use a bag or some type of other box, you can’t see what’s inside. So it was important for us to have a package that would allow the customer to see what they were purchasing. The pouch allows us to show who we are as a brand and also create a kit that allows the customer to experience it in that way. The pouch allows us to share our message as a kit without having to have our traditional outer folding carton.” Jane Dirr, SPT’s Vice President of Business Development, points out, “The application for this package is a key differentiator in and of itself. In the skincare market most ‘kits’ are provided in a folding carton, vinyl case, or similar package. To take this kit concept into a standup, reclosable pouch with a carry handle is very appealing to the consumer. This pouch is lighter weight, reducing the amount of materials used in its production, resulting in a more sustainable package. Because of its design features, the consumer will be very likely to reuse the pouch, which is another sustainable advantage.”

Pouch Converting | New Venture Relies on LongTime Supplier Illinoisbased Specialty Packaging Technologies (SPT), a subsidiary of Precision Color Graphics Ltd. , opened its doors March 3 as a new name in the flexible packaging market. But, under the leadership of industry veterans Tony Cherot, president, and Jane Dirr, VP, business development, SPT is far from the traditional startup company. “Tony and I have been in this industry a very long time,” Dirr says. “We had our own converting company and were one of the first to produce standup pouches with all the bells and whistles, like zippers and spouts…. We know the ins and outs of flexible packaging. We know the markets and the clientele. “So while the name is new, we are not a startup organization,” maintains Dirr. She credits the success they’ve had in the pouch market to keeping their customers first and believing in the products they offer, which include a variety of styles, including zipper closures, tear notches, standup pouches, gusset, back seam pouches, and spouted. “Fifteen years ago people were saying, ‘this is just another flybynight kind of package, and it’s going to go away,’” Dirr recalls. “But it’s not going away. It’s our position to insist on improving it, to make sure we our servicing a wide variety of industries, and we are introducing new markets to this type of packaging.” Although experienced management gives SPT a huge advantage many new businesses lack, Dirr explains that a key ingredient to their flexible packaging expertise is investing in equipment from an equally experienced supplier.

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New from StePac Xtend Pallet Shrouds StePac has recently launched Xtend pallet shrouds, a novel packaging solution characterized by sufficiently high water vapor transmission rates to reduce fresh produce dehydration and weight loss during the supply chain on the one hand and reduce the risk of carton collapse on the other. Dehydration and weight loss of fresh produce during the supply chain will not only reduce revenue on produce sold. At about 1% weight loss, associated stress results in an increase in respiration rate and ethylene production, which accelerates deterioration in quality. As the weight loss increases further, there is an increased susceptibility to chilling injury and then loss of membrane integrity. Further increase results in accelerated loss of vitamins A and C, loss of flavor and discoloration of damaged tissue, loss of color intensity and gloss, accentuated pitting and other chilling injuries, noticeable wilting and shriveling as well as loss of texture, crispness and softness. The pallet shrouds are available for several produce items, most notably berries, in both nonmodified atmosphere and modified atmosphere formats depending on the supply chain in question. The reduced O2 and elevated CO concentrations that develop within the modified atmosphere format will slow down 2 respiration, inhibit the action of ethylene and inhibit decay causing microorganisms thereby further slowing down deterioration. StePac have been pioneers in maintaining freshness of asparagus throughout the supply chain and facilitating extension of shelf life. In Peru, the company worked together with exporters on optimizing postharvest handling, essentially paving the way for them to use Xtend® packaging for the export of white asparagus to Europe by sea. Likewise, StePac works together with major importers and traders in the USA and Xtend® was the first modified atmosphere retail packaging to be adopted for gree

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Medical Packaging Converter Celebrates 30th Anniversary Medical packaging converter Technipaq celebrated its 30th anniversary this summer. PMP News spoke to the company’s founder, Philip Rosenburg, and its Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Brian Rosenburg, about how the industry has changed since the company was founded. Technipaq launched in an 8000sqft facility in Schaumburg, IL, in 1984. Since then it has expanded into a 60,000sqft facility in Crystal Lake, IL, with an additional 45,000sqft warehouse center in Cary, IL. The Related articles and information

company started with a few pouch machines, a slitter, and a twocolor printing press, and it entered into header bag production in 1986. Later, it added lamination and slitting capabilities. Technipaq has continuously upgraded its equipment and services to meet new market needs. One major change was the launch of uncoated Tyvek, which can cut costs and increase breathability of the packaging during sterilization. While Tyvek originally was coated to make it seal and peel effectively, advances in film combinations enabled uncoated Tyvek, says Philip Rosenburg. “In seeing this, Technipaq worked to find films that could be used for uncoated Tyvek pouches and worked on our processes to be able to create clean, peelable seals to uncoated Tyvek. As volumes grew, and equipment was developed, highervolume items moved away from preformed pouches and went more to formfillandseal applications to support the demand. This pretty much remains the standard today." Philip and Brian Rosenburg say that there have been few significant developments in materials since uncoated Tyvek and DuPont’s launch of other versions of Tyvek, including Tyvek 1059B and Tyvek 2FS. There have been several advancements in film technology, however, such as the addition of different laminations, aluminumoxide or siliconeoxide coated film, and aluminum foil, says Philip Rosenburg. "Materialwise, the header bags that Technipaq makes—a film bag with a Tyvek strip for venting and sterilization—reflect the industry standard since the mid1970s, although there have been film enhancements from a puncture and flexibility perspective,” says Philip Rosenburg. “The design aspect hasn't changed much." The most significant changes in recent years have not been in materials but in regulations, says Philip Rosenburg. “There is more testing involved today than prior years. Getting a project to market in a month's time back then, has become about a twoyear process today. This really pushed our company to expand our testing capabilities and personnel to accommodate the needs of the customer base as they have changed over the years." Medical device manufacturers expect their suppliers to share a larger burden of the testing than previously, says Philip Rosenburg. "Quality has always been expected when you sell to medical device manufacturers. We have always offered to share our internal test results. Historically customers would say no, because they would rely on their own results. Over the years, customers’ expectations switched to wanting to limit the amount of testing. They shifted the burden from their own internal Q&A to the converter." Similar changes have taken place in other areas, including operations and stocking, says Brian Rosenburg. "Business systems have evolved significantly over the years, and we therefore are seeing increasing demand to work with our customers' ERP or MRP systems to manage material tracking and stocking. Our process has evolved in parallel, and today there is greater flexibility in our operating approach—both in how we interact with our customers and how we manage our materials and stocking. As medical device and Related articles and information

other manufacturers continued to cut their inventory back over the years, we've scaled up our ability to stock materials and distribute them." Neither Philip nor Brian Rosenburg expects any dramatic developments in materials in the next few years, although there are continuous improvements in performance and downgauging. "We haven't seen anything dramatic from a material standpoint recently, nor do we see anything on the horizon,” says Brian Rosenburg. “There are some areas where customers are adopting a greener approach, and as a result we are seeing greater movements in materials that are biocompatible. Today, we don't think that technology has evolved enough yet to be viable on a costcompetitive and largescale basis, to make these materials easily available to everyone. That may be the next generation as the technology improves. I think it is still a few years off before it can really become a good commercial option."

Gnotec takes new big order in China Gnotec bags a delightful new order with an annual value of EUR 8 million to its plant in Kunshan, China. The order consists of pressed and welded body components for passenger cars developed by the Chinese automobile manufacturer Geely in collaboration with Volvo Cars. Production in China is set to start in 2017. Stefan Ottosson, CEO of Gnotec, comments the order: ”This order is a great achievement and an important step forward for our Chinese plant. There will be more cars built on the same platform. Chances are therefore good that our business will expand both in China and in Europe.”

Gnotec opens Sales and Engineering Office in Brazil Gnotec opened on the 4th of May 2015 a Sales and Engineering Office in Curitiba, Brazil. The move into Brazil is in line with Gnotec’s growth strategy. The plan is to start manufacturing during 2016. ”Many of Gnotec’s customers are located in Brazil and our office here will strengthen our cooperation with them”, says Peter Gustafsson, Sales Manager for Gnotec in Brazil.

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Blanc Display Group Acquires Wire Displays Inc. Blanc Display Group has acquired Wire Displays Inc. of Lodi, New Jersey, exponentially growing their manufacturing capabilities and product line of quality custom wire Point of Purchase (P.O.P.) racks and displays. “After 50+ years in the business, it is time to move on and retire.” said, Robert Mulcahey, President of Wire Displays Inc. adding, “We are pleased to announce that Wire Displays Inc. is being acquired by Blanc Display Group. This sale not only brings Wire Displays Inc. into a modern, forwardthinking company, but gives our customers the availability of so many more services and display options.” In the custom wire business for over 50 years, Wire Displays Inc., a wellknown and highly respected familyowned and operated manufacturer of P.O.P. displays, racks and custom wire products with clients that include Glaxo Smith Kline, Crayola, M&M Mars, B&G Foods, Johnson & Johnson and more will become a key division in The Blanc Display Group, joining Blanc Industries, Inc., WP Sign Systems and Brinker Displays. Didier Blanc, President of Blanc Display Group stated, “Wire Displays Inc. is a leader in the manufacturing of quality wire racks and displays. Bob and Beth Mulcahey’s decision to sell Wire Displays Inc. and enjoy a welldeserved retirement presented an opportunity to broaden Blanc Display Group’s capabilities. Acquiring the company not only expands our product lines, but also ensures the continuation and tradition of bringing quality products to Wire Displays Inc. customers and now to ours as well. We are excited to welcome Wire Displays Inc. to the Blanc Display Group family.” The purchase of Wire Displays Inc. will bolster Blanc Display Group’s expertise and presence in counter displays, floor displays, KD (knock down) racks, counter spinners, floor spinner displays and customized applications while broadening their product lines. The addition of Wire Displays Inc. to Blanc Display Group facilitates convenient onestop shopping experience, wherein the design and manufacturing of custom merchandise merge to create costeffective custom products. The acquisition of Wire Displays Inc. and the recent procurement of assets from RWire Displays, further demonstrates the commitment of Blanc Display Group to become a fullservice wire display company that strives to bring its customers the latest technology and expertise necessary to manufacture quality merchandise ensuring that customers have a competitive edge in the retail market. In addition to wire signage and displays, Blanc Display Group specializes in printed P.O.P. signage, ecoconscious corrugated displays, vacuum

Gaines Chamberlain recognized by Produce For Better Health (PBH) as PBH Ambassador Excellence Award Honoree The Produce For Better Health Foundation (PBH) recently honored Gaines Chamberlain, Business Development Manager at Blanc Display Group as a PBH Ambassador of Excellence Award Honoree. The PBH distinguishes those individuals who promote the mission and message of the Fruits & Veggies—More Related articles and information

Matters® national health campaign. At the annual Ambassador Excellence Awards luncheon on March 18, 2014, Scottsdale, AZ, Gaines along with other top ambassador honorees were recognized for their support of the national health program and commitment to bringing the message of increasing the daily intake of fruits and vegetables to improve public health. The PBH initiatives have had success when working with the government, namely on the first program, the 5 A Day program and today with the Fruits & Veggies—More Matters®, the nation’s largest publicprivate produce nutrition education program in conjunction with state, local and military nutrition coordinators.

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Griffin Holdings, LLC Completes Acquisition of Tufco Technologies Inc. LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Griffin Holdings, LLC (“Griffin”), a privately held investment firm, has announced the completion of the acquisition of Tufco Technologies Inc. (“Tufco”) (NASDAQ: TFCO ) in a goprivate transaction. Effective immediately, Tufco shares will be delisted and will cease to trade on the NASDAQ Capital Markets. Tufco, based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is EPA and FDA registered, and ISO 9001:2008 Certified, operating the largest contract manufacturing company of branded wet and dry wipes in the Unites States. In order to meet the needs of its wipes customers, Tufco also offers custom formulation development and blending as well as microbiological services. Tufco is also a provider of businesstobusiness wide web flexographic printing, and hot melt adhesive laminating. Tufco’s Business Imaging division, HAMCO Manufacturing (“HAMCO”), was also purchased in this transaction. HAMCO, based in Newton, North Carolina is a businesstobusiness category leader of custom printed POS and ATM rolls and business forms. “Tufco Technologies is well regarded and respected in the markets it serves and we are delighted to add them to our investment portfolio. Tufco’s presence in four different industries allows us to cast a wider net when looking for strategic acquisitions, addons and tuckins for this platform company”, said a company spokesperson. “We welcome the loyal and hardworking employees of Tufco and HAMCO to the Griffin Holdings family”.

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Digital printing meets flexo: Uteco Group & Kodak for the future of packaging Today, the packaging industry is currently undergoing a strong growth and development phase, but at request corresponds the necessity of a diversified and customized product. Therefore, the industry of packaging makes available the technological leader in packaging printing: Flexography, which combines the advantages of high quality, low cost and flexibility in production. Furthermore, flexography is able to integrate with digital technology which adds value to the exceptional personalization capabilities of variable data. So, you can get an ideal hybrid solution for the printer of flexible packaging. The union of different print technologies like flexo and digital print, added to focused marketing strategies, give a lot of advantages for the printer itself, because the investment is repaid by economic return and by increase of brand visibility. Thanks to the collaboration, diligence and research of Uteco Group is possible to demonstrate the feasibility of the winning project. The protagonists are Uteco Group and Kodak. During Converflex Italian and foreign clients have been able to touch the film for flexible packaging printed on a printing flexo machine Uteco Onyx 812, optimized for WetFlex printing developed thanks to the use of EB inks with Thermilox UTECO EB2 technology, equipped with two Kodak Prosper inkjet heads, the model S20, which print in black plus one spot color (red in this case) Demo productions took place in the new technology center ConverDrome® by Uteco in Colognola ai Colli (VR). During the demonstration the maximum speed was reached with this type of application, thanks to strength of Uteco Group machines and inkiet Kodak Prosper SSeries system . For all the technical details on a Kodak Prosper Imprinting system and Flexcen NX technology . Futhermore the Uteco technology permits an easy and immediate integration of Kodak digital print heads. The results of this demonstration was very positive, thanks also to EB2 Green Evolution, in wich Uteco Group believes, also on the basis own patent Thermilox®, that is revolutionizing flexo printing allowing for a color yield and brilliance, never before seen until now, and together with its compatibility with the many diverse legislation’s in the printing sector (food packaging, pet food, outdoor application, personal care, etc.) is also discovering markets which up until now have rejected flexographic printing. Digital technology, which has found its best application in Prosper, adds a value never experienced before thanks to the Kodak stream inkjet technology that guarantees print quality and absolute flexibility combined with record speed. Uteco flexo printing has also found a suitable application for paper printing with its Diamond model, where performances at 800 m/min can be reached with the addition of the variable printed data of a Prosper S30. During demonstrations, visitors have seen a simulation of production with Uteco Onyx 812, on secondary and primary packaging with the variable data Kodak. Then the visitors have seen demonstrative mockup like proof of quality of the application. Related articles and information

Great success for Thallo Open House in Holland rom 16th to 18th of June, at Uteco Group industrial partner production plant: DGPress, Hall, Netherlands, the new web offset sleeve type press also switchable to print for flexible packaging application, Thallo, was economic presented. The event was a great success and the third Thallo press has been sold during the Open House. Economic During the 3days of live demos the guests could see a 7color Thallo press printing both shrink sleeves and IML labels showing a new feature, which is the ability to run the web backwards to allow material already in the press to be used for setup of the next job. This new feature will minimize the expensive setup waste. Further models on the floor were a 5color Thallo press, still under construction but sold to a customer in The Netherlands and the new sleeve change “proarm” unit installed on a 2color Thallo press that allows for a jobchange time reduction. On 5color Thallo, during assembly, and in the next printing press, will be installed hightech groups signed by Uteco Group: Flexo UV and Flexo hot air (a next generation equipment, efficient and energysaving).

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Fresh Summit 2015 Volm Booth The Volm booth was a happening spot at this year’s PMA Fresh Summit in Atlanta over the weekend. We had live demonstrations of the new Kangaroo Dual Pouch Bagger and displayed the Rollstock Mesh Baler and the 10 scale VPM10 weigher. The shelves were packed with a line up new packaging options including the HalfNHalf Pouch, Ultrafresh vertical form, fill and seal bags and the new Paper Ultrafresh VFFS bag. With excellent turnout and many exciting networking opportunities, the show floor was packed with visitors from all over the world. Thank you to all of our customers and supplier partners for visiting us and a huge THANK YOU to PMA for orchestrating such an amazing venue!

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Vonco Products creates new business strategy With the unveiling of a stronger and bolder logo and ardent brand promise, Vonco Products, LLC, is staking its claim as an industry leader in the manufacturing of flexible packaging products by implementing a new business strategy. Vonco Products, based in Lake Villa, Ill., produces customized highperformance, quality flexible packaging solutions for the medical, food, retail and industrial segments as well as promotional products. Vonco introduced its new brand identity after undergoing a strategic business planning process, which redefined the company’s business acumen and commitment to its customers. “Vonco has a highly skilled and dedicated team. After nearly 60 years as a familyrun business, we’re going to leverage our competencies and build on them with solid business practices,” said Tim Morgan, a partner in the business and vice president of sales and marketing. “With the implementation of the new logo and tag line, we believe this is a defining moment for everyone – both inside and outside the organization – to begin realizing our success.” The new brand identity is a mixture of legacy imagery and new visual content that reflects the changes being implemented at the company. The sphere image was maintained from the original logo, but updated with a strong dark blue to light blue vignette to convey forward motion. The Vonco name remains in the sphere, but has been transformed from a casual typeface to a more progressive and serious one to match the company’s new focus. The new tagline, “Performance That Delivers”, captures the essence of Vonco’s new measure of delivering performance as both an internal lean culture and the positive effects that has on the company’s product performance in the marketplace. “One of the outcomes of our business planning process was that we determined that our strengths as a company give us great opportunity in the markets of medical, food, industrial and retail packaging. Moving forward it’s important that people see us as being professional,” said Morgan. “Our introduction of lean business practices enabled us to earn AIB Certification this past May. And now, we are visually updating our corporate image with our new branding.” Morgan says Vonco’s strengths include: ∙ Design and manufacture of highperformance customized flexible packaging that can incorporate fitments, spouts, closures, seals and shapes ∙ Speed to market on new products – a onestop shop ∙ Knowledge and experience in printing and converting a variety of supported and unsupported films ∙ Lowcost prototype on customized designs facilitating quick scale up to full market demand ∙ Low minimum orders: 5,000 unprinted; 10,000 printed ∙ Shortrun silk screen printing capabilities ∙ 31 converting machines (custom built and OEM) Related articles and information

∙ Up to eightcolor flexographic printing ∙ Slitting and folding ∙ Custom sample service ∙ Warehousing ∙ Inhouse quality control “We believe we are the best in the business at designing and creating shaped preformed pouches, bags and sleeves as well as unique flexible packaging solutions. Our motivation is solving customer issues and problems. We do it quickly, and we do it with very high quality. All of this is backed up by our core values of respect for all, customerfocused quality, caring about our community and environment, promoting healthy lifestyles, teamwork and integrity,” said Morgan. In addition to its focus on flexible packaging products, Vonco will continue manufacturing its promotional products, including its renowned Thunderstix® noisemakers. To aid in its success the new ownership team has plans to invest $10 million into the company during the next five years to expand both its capabilities and physical footprint.

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Westlake Chemical Announces Addition to Existing Share Repurchase Program HOUSTON, Nov. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ The Board of Directors of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) on Friday, November 20, 2015 authorized the company to repurchase an additional $150 million in shares of its common stock under its existing share repurchase program. This program is effective immediately. Repurchases under this program will be made through the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. These repurchases may begin or be suspended from time to time without prior notice. Westlake Chemical (WLK) Westlake Chemical Corporation is an international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products with headquarters in Houston, Texas. The company's range of products includes: ethylene, polyethylene, styrene, propylene, caustic, VCM, PVC suspension and specialty resins and PVC building products including pipe and specialty components, windows, fence, deck and film. For more information Related articles and information

Westlake Chemical Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend HOUSTON, Nov. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ The Board of Directors of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) declared on Friday, November 20, 2015, a dividend of $0.1815per share. The dividend will be payable on December 18, 2015, to stockholders of record on December 4, 2015. This is the 45th successive quarterly dividend that Westlake has declared since completing its initial public offering in August 2004. Westlake Chemical (WLK) Westlake Chemical Corporation is an international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products with headquarters in Houston, Texas. The company's range of products includes: ethylene, polyethylene, styrene, propylene, caustic, VCM, PVC suspension and specialty resins and PVC building products including pipe and specialty components, windows, fence, deck and film. For more information,

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WestRock to Acquire Cenveo Packaging NORCROSS, Ga., – December 10, 2015 – WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cenveo Packaging, a leading provider of valueadd folded carton and litholaminated display packaging solutions with six facilities located in North America. Cenveo Packaging is a division of Cenveo, Inc. (NYSE:CVO). Cenveo Packaging has generated more than $190 million in revenue over the past 12 months. “With attractive and complementary customers, markets and facilities, Cenveo Packaging will be an excellent addition to our consumer packaging business,” said Steve Voorhees, chief executive officer of WestRock. “By combining our operating expertise in folding cartons and integrating WestRock paperboard with Cenveo Packaging’s packaging and printing capabilities, we will be able to better serve our customers while generating significant synergies and performance improvements.” Cenveo Packaging serves customers across North America with a focus on markets that value highcolor printing and packaging capabilities, including food, beverage, pharma/nutraceutical, specialty tobacco and other consumer markets.

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“We are excited to be able to offer customers a wider network of facilities and a more diverse set of capabilities, including MiraFoil®, cold foil and low migration ink systems, each of which will help our customers to be even more successful in their markets,” said Craig Gunckel, executive vice president, Merchandising Displays and Folding Carton, Packaging Solutions, WestRock. At closing, WestRock will pay a total consideration of approximately $105 million. The transaction, which provides for an election under section 338(h)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, is expected to generate significant synergies and be accretive to earnings immediately. The transaction is anticipated to close in early 2016 following regulatory approval. ForwardLooking Statements This release contains forwardlooking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forwardlooking statements are based on our current expectations, beliefs, plans or forecasts and are typically identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "could," "should," "would," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," "target," "prospects," "potential" and "forecast," and other words, terms and phrases of similar meaning. Forwardlooking statements involve estimates, expectations, projections, goals, forecasts, assumptions, risks and uncertainties. WestRock cautions readers that a forwardlooking statement is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forwardlooking statement. Such forwardlooking statements include statements regarding, among other things, our expectation that we will be able to better serve our customers while generating significant synergies and performance improvements; our expectation that the transaction will be accretive to earnings immediately and our anticipation that the transaction will close in early 2016 following regulatory approval. With respect to these statements, WestRock has made assumptions regarding, among other things, the results and impacts of the merger of MeadWestvaco and RockTenn and the acquisition of Cenveo Packaging; whether and when the waiting period under the HartScottRodino Antitrust Improvements Act expires or terminates; economic, competitive and market conditions generally; volumes and price levels of purchases by customers; competitive conditions in WestRock's businesses and possible adverse actions of their customers, competitors and suppliers. Further, WestRock's businesses are subject to a number of general risks that would affect any such forwardlooking statements including, among others, decreases in demand for their products; increases in energy, raw materials, shipping and capital equipment costs; reduced supply of raw materials; fluctuations in selling prices and volumes; intense competition; the potential loss of certain customers; the scope, costs, timing and impact of any restructuring of our operations and corporate and tax structure; the occurrence of a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, winter or tropical storm, earthquake, tornado, flood, fire, or other unanticipated problems such as labor difficulties, equipment failure or unscheduled maintenance and repair, which could result in operational disruptions of varied duration; our desire or ability to continue to repurchase company stock; and adverse changes in general market and industry conditions. Such risks and other factors that may impact management's assumptions are more particularly described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in Item 1A under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Annual Related articles and information

Report on Form 10K for the year ended September 30, 2015. The information contained herein speaks as of the date hereof and WestRock does not have or undertake any obligation to update or revise its forwardlooking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

WestRock to Present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Conference on December 10, 2015 NORCROSS, Ga., – December 1, 2015 – Steve Voorhees, chief executive officer of WestRock (NYSE: WRK), will address the investment community at approximately 11:40 a.m. ET on Thursday, December 10, 2015, at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Paper, Packaging and Builders Conference in Boston. The audio presentation will be webcast and can be accessed at www.westrock.com under the investors section. Slides from the presentation will also be available under the investors section at www.westrock.com . About WestRock WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) aspires to be the premier partner and unrivaled provider of paper and packaging solutions in consumer and corrugated markets. WestRock’s 42,000 team members support customers around the world from approximately 275 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe and Asia.

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Don Duncan Inducted Into the Ben Franklin Honor Society On November 15, 2013, in a black tie event held at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, IL, Wikoff Color Corporation’s Don P. Duncan, Ph.D., was inducted into the prestigious Ben Franklin Honor Society of Printing Industries of America. Dr. Duncan was one of 11 industry leaders inducted that evening. Ed Slezycki, Technical Service Manager for Wikoff and Ben Franklin Honor Society member said, “It was my honor to sponsor, nominate and induct Don Duncan into the Society. He is an invaluable resource and willing to share his technical and chemical knowledge as well as his time for the benefit of the printing industry.” Well known and respected in the industry, it has been said that Duncan possesses a unique ability to process complex technical information and offer easytounderstand explanations. Related articles and information

“Don Duncan’s induction into the Ben Franklin Honor Society is well deserved and fitting for his illustrious career in Graphic Arts. Wikoff is proud of both of our recent Ben Franklin Honor Society honorees, [Don & Ed], and we congratulate Don on this very important recognition,” said Geoff Peters, Wikoff President & CEO. Duncan is the director of research for Wikoff. He is the current president of both the Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) and RadTech, an association dedicated to the advancement of ultraviolet and electron beam technology for the printing industry, where he also serves as the cochair of the Printing and Packaging Committee. Involved greatly in Graphic Arts associations, Duncan is also an active member of FTA, TAPPI, ASTM and the American Chemical Society. Additionally, he served on the board of the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership, and is active in the chemistry and regulation related to food packaging for the printing industry. A native of Texas, Duncan received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from North Texas State University. He then attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where he received his Ph.D. in organic chemistry. Duncan is the holder of two U.S. patents, the author of more than 30 technical papers, a frequent author in graphic arts industry trade journals and a presenter in graphic arts related conferences.

Frieda Liles elected Vice President – Finance & Treasurer Frieda Liles has been elected Vice President – Finance & Treasurer of Wikoff Color Corporation. Prior to being named to this position, Ms. Liles served as Corporate Controller since joining the company in December 2008. Ms. Liles is now responsible for managing all of Wikoff’s finance and accounting operations which include providing financial support to twentynine manufacturing locations across six regions. She earned a B.S. in Accounting and Finance and an MBA from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL and is a licensed CPA. “Wikoff is pleased to promote Ms. Liles to the position of Vice President – Finance & Treasurer. We have the utmost confidence in her abilities to manage the company’s financial operations. We expect that she will be a significant contributor toward Wikoff’s future success” said Geoff Peters, Wikoff President & CEO.

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US: Yerecic Label recognized for print excellence Living Butter Lettuce Yerecic Label is honored with two awards for print excellence at the 38th Annual Tag and Label Manufacturer’s Institute (TLMI) Awards Competition. The organization was also awarded an Environmental Leadership Certificate during the annual TLMI conference held in October 2015. Yerecic Label was presented with first place for Excellence in Technical Achievements in the printing of Great Lakes Grower’s Living Butter Lettuce label and second place for the National Pork Board’s Great for Grilling label. Yerecic Label was also awarded an Environmental Leadership Certificate for the Documentation of Relevant and Replicable Sustainability Practices at the recent TLMI Annual Meeting. The Environmental Leadership certificate was a new award addition to the TLMI organization in 2015. “The judges for the 2015 Environmental Awards have added an additional award for supplier and converter applicants that recognize their exemplary commitments to TLMI’s sustainability initiatives for waste reduction, tangible and replicable practices, and unique sustainability initiatives,” said TLMI Environmental Chair Calvin Frost.

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