• Mondi launches SolmixBag, a paper packaging solution that dissolves in water, eliminating waste.

• SolmixBag is made from one-ply Mondi kraft paper, using renewable resources, and offering high strength and excellent product protection.

• Launched with building materials supplier Baumit, the solution helps to reduce waste for the global construction industry.

22 June 2023 – Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is introducing SolmixBag, a water-soluble bag for the construction industry.

SolmixBag is a one-ply paper bag created to store and transport dry construction materials such as cement and dry mix mortar products. It’s designed to dissolve when getting in contact with water during the mixing process – the fibre of the packaging simply integrates with the product as it is mixed. This eliminates waste, reduces paper waste management costs and minimises dust on the construction site, as the bag is simply placed into the mixer without the necessity to open it up front.

The bag is produced in-house thanks to the company’s uniquely integrated value chain: SolmixBag is created from Mondi’s water-soluble sack kraft paper and uses 20% less paper than the industry standard 2-ply paper bags. The solution is able to run on existing filling machines, and it is available in standard sizes, offering customers a smooth transition from their existing solutions. SolmixBag provides the same strength and shelf-life as its predecessors, with good printing results for a quality, stand-out appearance on shelf.

Mondi has worked with its long-standing customer Baumit to bring SolmixBag to market for dry mix concrete. The two organisations collaborated closely throughout the product development and are committed to supporting the whole construction industry as it endeavours to reduce waste. 

Ferdinand Muck, International Key Account Manager, Mondi says: “We are closely collaborating with our partners in the building material industry to eliminate waste disposal and dust, which benefits both the environment and the workers on site. The launch of SolmixBag with Baumit is an important step to make a real difference to the sustainability of the whole industry.”

Peter Weißmann, Head of R&D Dry Mix Mortar, Baumit Group says: “Working closely with Mondi means we have been able to test and trial these bags thoroughly and the results will soon benefit new product groups. The impacts on sustainability are vast. Our customers on building sites love the new technology due to the multiple benefits – no waste and reduced dust as the two most important. It was a pleasure to work with the Mondi team, their packaging expertise enables us to help the construction industry make effective, positive change for the future.”

Martin Automatic, a leading supplier of nonstop unwind and rewind technology for the narrow web market, and long-term supporter of Labelexpo, will showcase its latest space-saving technology at the upcoming Brussels trade fair in September.

On working display will be two of its most popular machines in the narrow web sector, an MBS automatic unwind butt splicer and an LRD transfer rewinder.  Both machines have been sold to German label printer Krämer Druck and will be delivered and installed directly after Labelexpo closes.

Creative use of the vertical festoon on the butt splicer and a proprietary roll unloading feature at the rewind save Krämer Druck nearly one meter of overall space in the running direction.  Furthermore, these machines can be installed directly against walls at either end of the press and still allow access for the maintenance and roll loading and unloading, without the use of carts.

In addition to the innovative machinery on display, Martin Automatic looks forward to welcoming visitors to its newly designed stand and serving up some true American hospitality with its renowned hotdogs.  Gavin Rittmeyer, VP Sales & Marketing at Martin Automatic commented: “After a four-year break, we are looking forward to meeting friends old and new, and continuing our commitment to in-person working relationships with our longstanding sales team.”

The market leader in corona and plasma surface treatment systems, Vetaphone A/S, has appointed Ontario-based DTM Flexo Services to handle its narrow and mid web sales business in Canada.  Established in 2013 and with a reputation for building close customer relationships, DTM is seen as the ideal partner for Vetaphone according to Sales Manager for the Americas, Ted Wolski.

“DTM already has a quality portfolio of manufacturers in this market sector that makes it a perfect fit for our cutting-edge corona and plasma technology – I’m looking forward to building our market share with Dave McBeth and his team amongst the narrow and mid–web converters right across Canada. This partnership will definitely open some new doors for us.” 

The new appointment augments the successful and ongoing relationship that Vetaphone has with NELCO Canada which, under Sales Manager Brad Hunter, will continue to be responsible for Vetaphone’s wide web, extrusion, and coating customers in Canada.

Ted Wolski added: “Brad continues to do a great job for us in Canada, but as we look to grow our market share, we need to increase our visible representation across the various sectors within the country, which is of course a diverse and geographically large market.  By dividing responsibilities between these two highly respected agents, I believe we can grow our brand significantly north of the border.”

Graham, NC – June 21, 2023, Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives North America (FSA), part of The Fedrigoni Group, a global leader in the production of premium labels and self-adhesive materials, can now offer a new range of premium self-adhesive materials specifically designed for neck label applications.

This innovative line of neck label materials has been engineered to address the challenges faced by premium wine, spirit and champagne brands. By combining our high-performance adhesives with prime papers offered in lower basis weight, Fedrigoni has overcome the “memory effect” that often causes labels to detach when applied to smaller circumferences, such as the neck of a glass wine or champagne bottle.

FSA is an innovator in providing a total solution for matching neck and prime labels. These neck labels were engineered to outperform other offerings in the market. Downgauged substrates combined with an adhesive designed for tight mandril applications ensure a smooth application and overcome the “memory effect,” the tendency of paper to return to its natural state, which often causes labels, especially those applied to smaller circumference surfaces, to pull away over time.

The Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives range of premium neck label constructions was developed with the full package in mind. Material options have been engineered as both prime label and neck label so brands can ensure a perfectly coordinated package while also being confident in the performance of each label. 

Melissa Harton, Marketing Manager, North America shared, “Neck label detachment has long been a thorn in the side of premium wine and champagne brands. Considering the neck is the only visible piece of the bottle when submerged in an ice bucket, having an intact neck label is imperative for aesthetics and brand recognition. We are excited to bring this line of neck label materials, that can be 100% coordinated with our primary label products, offering brands a completely harmonious package while also providing full confidence in the functional performance.”

Beyond their exceptional functionality, these neck labels offer sustainability benefits as well. The neck label constructions were engineered with a lower basis weight which helps eliminate flagging over time but also reduces total material use. The entire neck label line is also FSC® certified offering brands an additional sustainability benefit.

Premium brands require a high-end aesthetic. This new range of neck label options from Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives not only addresses the long-standing challenge of neck label detachment but also allows brands to enhance the visual appeal, brand recognition and sustainability of their products. 

Product Details:

• Available to ship from the CA distribution center

• MOQ: Tasting Club Mast Width x 834’

Lower Gage Product Available:

• Tintoretto Gesso Neck Label H+O WS / AP13000 / 1.2 PET

• Sorolla Neck Label H+O WS / AP13000 / 1.2 PET

Additional Products:

• Cast Gloss Neck Label / SH6020 Plus / 1.2 PET

• Coated 90 SG / SH6020 Plus / 1.2 PET

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About Fedrigoni

Since 1888 Fedrigoni has stood for excellence in the manufacture of specialty papers. Today, it is a world leader in labels, self-adhesive materials and high-added-value papers for luxury packaging and other creative solutions. With over 5,000 employees in 28 countries and 25,000 products, the Group sells and distributes in 132 countries and, thanks to recent acquisitions, has become the first player at a global level in specialty papers for luxury packaging and third in premium self-adhesive materials. The Paper business unit includes the Cordenons Group, the historic brand Fabriano, and most recently Guarro Casas (October 2022) and Papeterie Zuber Rieder (November 2022). The Self-Adhesives business unit includes Arconvert, Manter, Ritrama (since February 2020), IP Venus (December 2020), Acucote and Rimark (June 2021), Divipa (February 2022), Tageos (April 2022), Unifol (July 2022). Furthermore, the American distributor GPA is also part of the Group.

For more information: www.fedrigoni.com

Every so often you come across a company with a difference – a business that thinks and manufactures in a different way and locates a niche market that others don’t even know exists.

This perfectly describes the situation with Baginco International, a family enterprise that began life in 1987, but took off in 1995 when husband and wife team Bruno Geens and Katrien Heylen embarked on a project that in simple terms sees paper converted into outstanding packaging, but on closer inspection sees the production of high-quality personalised paper bags for specialised applications.

These block-bottom products, which are designed to stay upright, are re-closable with a simple tin tie, can be simple or elaborately personalised, and offer a quick and affordable solution that is more ecologically friendly that anything that plastic or foil has to offer.  Available in various sizes up to a maximum load capability of 2.5kg, Baginco specialises in short to medium runs and will happily supply as few as 1000 bags, though 3000, printed in eight colours is more typical of the work at its HQ and production facility in Kontich, Belgium.

Bruno Geens explained: “When we acquired the business it had 100 customers – 98 in Belgium, one in France and one in Holland.  Today, we manufacture almost 25 million bags a year and export 80% of those to 2,800 customers in 33 countries – that’s how to grow a niche market!”  Initially manufacturing coffee bags, the company has diversified into flour, biscuits, confectionary, dry vegetables, petfood, and super fruits, as well as sugar and salt.

To meet its commitment to fast turnaround and short delivery times, Baginco retains a sizeable stock of bags, including brown and white paper bags, window bags, eco bags, coloured and pre-printed bags.  Customisation techniques include inner and outer finish and colour (up to eight-colours), windowing and grease-proofing using a new paper.  There is even a handy ‘calculator’ on the company’s website that allows you to design and define bags to your own requirements.  

Initially printing was carried out on 600mm and 800mm solvent-based CI flexo presses, but it soon became obvious that narrow web inline production made more economic sense for the run lengths in demand, typically 1500m of paper.  “I could see the way the market was changing, even before the global pandemic upset normal business trading, and spent almost three years extensively researching the inline and CI flexo technology available and testing its capability in real life situations.  Unbelievably, only one print demonstration went without a hitch, and that was at Mark Andy’s showroom in Warsaw.  The press did all we asked of it and more, and gave us the confidence to invest,” he added.  

Some of the key factors that the Mark Andy Performance Series press was able to demonstrate was the speed and ease with which it can be made ready, which, along with a short web path that reduces waste, is critical on short run jobs.  So, in 2019 Baginco installed a 430mm (17”) Mark Andy Performance Series P5E flexo press fitted with eight servo driven flexo print stations with full ProLED/UV curing.  Maarten van Bergeijk of Packtion, the manufacturer’s agent in the Benelux, outlined the press’ capabilities.  “It’s fitted with pre- and auto-register and will operate at speeds up to 230m/min (750ft/min) with VariPrint capability.  It also has a BST Powerscope vision system fitted.”  

The operator at Baginco who was familiar with narrow web technology but new to Mark Andy confirmed that the Performance Series P5E is easy to learn and handle, holds tight register, and is a great operator’s machine.  Two years later, the P5E was joined by another 430mm Mark Andy flexo press, this time an Evolution Series E5 fitted with seven-colours and full UV capability.  “Specification is very similar to the P5E – it’s seven colours not eight but is also fully servo driven and has LED/UV curing, this time supplied by GEW.  Pre- and auto register are also fitted to ensure high quality print,” said van Bergeijk.

In addition to switching to inline flexo, Baginco also had to come to terms with the move from solvent-based inks to LED/UV technology.  “We had no previous UV experience so saw little point in spending money on an arc lamp system only to retrofit LED later.  It’s clearly the way forward and has been easy to use,” said Mr Geens.  Using a paper-based substrate which has a degree of absorbency, the fact that LED/UV cures from the bottom up has proved a benefit on stocks that range from 50 to 110gsm and from simple kraft to high gloss.  One technique that the company has learned with its Mark Andy presses is to apply the lacquer in the first unit and then print.  On some of the cheaper stocks this gives a higher quality print finish without the expense of using a gloss paper.

With the business growing well, Baginco has opened a sales and production facility in Spain to serve the Iberian market.  Located near to Gerona, it adds 800sqm to the 2,000sqm at Kontich.  “We’ve enjoyed an upturn in recent times as people engage their ‘green conscience’ and reject the proliferation of plastic packaging, but we’ve also seen raw material and energy costs rise to a point where prices are now some 20-30% above pre pandemic levels,” he concluded.

With more than 40 different bags in stock, which can be purely functional or promotional, or for gift use, Baginco keeps a close eye on the ongoing research into improved types of paper that means it is now possible to pack all sorts of products that require characteristics such as greaseproof, damp-proof, impermeable, or non-translucent.  In particular, foodstuffs need to be protected against exterior influences.  For example, Baginco offers paper packaging with OPP foil to keep products fresh so that they can be stored longer.  

With such a diverse range of bags and a growing demand for its personalised products, Baginco appreciates the flexibility and performance of its two Mark Andy presses that offer plenty of scope for future development.

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Picture 1: Bruno Geens and Maarten van Bergeijk with the Mark Andy presses at Baginco

Picture 2: A small selection of the diverse range of personalised bags produced at the company’s plant in Belgium

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Midlothian, TX. June 19, 2023 — Ennis, Inc. (the “Company”), (NYSE: EBF), today reported financial results for the first quarter ended May 31, 2023.  Highlights include:

• Revenues were $111.3 million for the quarter compared to $107.7 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of $3.6 million or 3.3%.

• Earnings per diluted share for the current quarter were $0.45 compared to $0.45 for the comparative quarter last year.

• Our gross profit margin for the quarter was 30.6% compared to 31.6% for the comparative quarter last year.  

Financial Overview

The Company’s revenues for the first quarter ended May 31, 2023 were $111.3 million compared to $107.7 million for the same quarter last year, an increase of $3.6 million, or 3.3%.  The increase includes revenue contributions of approximately $4.1 million from School Photo Marketing, an acquisition completed on November 30, 2022, and Stylecraft Printing Company, an acquisition completed on May 23, 2023.  The increase from acquisitions was partially offset by an otherwise slight decline in sales volume as purchasing patterns have normalized since last year’s tight paper market.  Gross profit margin was $34.0 million, or 30.6%, as compared to $34.0 million, or 31.6%, for the same quarter last year.  Net earnings for the quarter remained flat at $11.6 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, as compared to $11.6 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, for the same quarter last year.  Our recent acquisitions contributed $0.04 in diluted earnings per share for the quarter.

Keith Walters, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, commented by stating, “Our results for the quarter were within our expectations.  Our gross profit margin for the quarter of 30.6% is within our target range and showed improvement of 300 basis points from 27.6% in the sequential quarter ending February 28, 2023 and declined 100 basis points to 30.6% compared to 31.6% in the same prior year quarter.  Our EBITDA remained relatively stable at $20.5 million or 18.4% of sales compared to the sequential quarter, $20.5 million or 19.9% of sales and compared to the same quarter last year $20.5 million or 19.1% of sales.

“We incurred additional expenses this quarter in which we anticipate the benefits to be recognized in future quarters. We relocated one of our leased facilities into an existing location with excess capacity.  The lease renewal would have been an increase of 70% and the move to an existing location is anticipated to reduce future costs and improve our operational efficiency.  We incurred additional legal expenses during the quarter related to a case against Wright Printing Company, its owner Mark Wright, and CEO Mardra Sikora.  In April 2023, we were awarded $5.0 million in actual and punitive damages but the judgment award has not been recognized in our financials to date.  These additional expenses for the quarter resulted in a decrease of $0.03 to our diluted earnings per share.

“Our recent acquisitions contributed $4.1 million in sales during the current quarter; however, the real impact of our latest acquisitions is expected to be seen in the remainder of fiscal year 2024.  Stylecraft Printing Company in Canton, Michigan expands our product lines and geographical footprint, as well as adds a well-known brand that has been serving the distributor channel for more than 50 years.  UMC Print, a leading trade-only printer acquired after the quarter close, June 2, 2023, will add strategic locations & capabilities to drive growth with our distributor partners.  We will continue to explore acquisitions that make sense and hunt for new sales in new markets and new channels.  As part of our regular course of business we continue to monitor incoming order volumes so that we can proactively adjust our costs accordingly.

“We believe we have one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry, with no debt and significant cash.  Our profitability and strong financial condition will allow us to continue operations and fund acquisitions without incurring debt. Given those strengths, we also anticipate timely access to credit should larger acquisition opportunities materialize.  We continue to focus on delivering profitability and returns to our shareholders.”

Non-GAAP Reconciliations

To provide important supplemental information to both management and investors regarding financial and business trends used in assessing its results of operations, from time to time the Company reports the non-GAAP financial measure of EBITDA (EBITDA is calculated as net earnings before interest expense, tax expense, depreciation, and amortization).  The Company may also report adjusted gross profit margin, adjusted earnings and adjusted diluted earnings per share, each of which is a non-GAAP financial measure.  

Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors as a supplement to reported GAAP financial information.  Management reviews these non-GAAP financial measures on a regular basis and uses them to evaluate and manage the performance of the Company’s operations.  Other companies may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently than the Company, which limits the usefulness of the Company’s non-GAAP measures for comparison with these other companies.  While management believes the Company’s non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating the Company, when this information is reported it should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute or an alternative for, or superior to, the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.  These measures should be evaluated only in conjunction with the Company’s comparable GAAP financial measures. 

The following table reconciles EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, for the three months ended May 31, 2023 to the most comparable GAAP measure, net earnings (dollars in thousands).

In Other News

On June 16, 2023 the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 25.0 cents per share on the Company’s common stock.  The dividend is payable on August 7, 2023 to shareholders of record on July 7, 2023.

About Ennis

Founded in 1909, the Company is one of the largest private-label printed business product suppliers in the United States.  Headquartered in Midlothian, Texas, Ennis has production and distribution facilities strategically located throughout the USA to serve the Company’s national network of distributors.  Ennis manufactures and sells business forms, other printed business products, printed and electronic media, integrated forms and labels, presentation products, flex-o-graphic printing, advertising specialties and Post-it® Notes, internal bank forms, plastic cards, secure and negotiable documents, specialty packaging, direct mail, envelopes, tags and labels and other custom products.  For more information, visit www.ennis.com.

Safe Harbor under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Certain statements that may be contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “preliminary,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for such forward-looking statements.  In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, the Company notes that a variety of factors could cause actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements.  These statements are subject to numerous uncertainties, which include, but are not limited to, the severity and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic repercussions, the erosion of demand for our printer business documents as the result of digital technologies, risk or uncertainties related to the completion and integration of acquisitions, the limited number of available suppliers and variability in the prices of paper and other raw materials, and operational challenges relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus, including logistical challenges, protecting the health and well-being of our employees and potential plant closures.  Other important information regarding factors that may affect the Company’s future performance is included in the public reports that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2023.  The Company does not undertake, and hereby disclaims, any duty or obligation to update or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this release, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, although its situation and circumstances may change in the future. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.  The inclusion of any statement in this release does not constitute an admission by the Company or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statement are material.

For Further Information Contact:

Mr. Keith S. Walters, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President

Ms. Vera Burnett, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Dan Gus, General Counsel and Secretary

Ennis, Inc.

2441 Presidential Parkway

Midlothian, Texas 76065

Phone: (972) 775-9801

Fax: (972) 775-9820

www.ennis.com

Chesterfield, Missouri USA – June 16, 2023   Mark Andy Inc., a global leader in innovative digital and flexo printing equipment, announces an agreement with Maxcess International to offer their recently introduced Tidland RD AutoScore to the narrow web label and packaging industry.  For a limited time, Mark Andy is the preferred integrator of Tidland RD AutoScore for new flexographic presses. 

The new Tidland RD AutoScore was designed by Maxcess to deliver automatic and repeatable trim width and cut depth positioning for score blades to further optimize job setup, improve safety, reduce pressroom downtime, and increase running speeds across more types of material.  The customer needs addressed by this innovative new product have been a long-standing pain point of press operators. 

“At Mark Andy, we are both humbled and excited to work together with Maxcess to bring the new RD AutoScore to market globally.  The productivity improvements for setup and quick blade changes, combined with added safety and faster running speeds, aligns with our mission to help converters drive productivity and profitability on their presses and in their overall operations. It is a truly a pleasure to work with a global leader like Maxcess and find synergies where it makes good sense for label and converting businesses,” remarked Greg Palm, Senior Vice President for Mark Andy Inc.

Recently, Aaron Powers, Global Product Manager at Maxcess commented, “We’re excited to launch the RD AutoScore, which offers a new level of automation and efficiency for our customers.  With decades of knowledge working with pressure sensitive materials through our RotoMetrics brand, we understand that reducing setup times while maximizing line speeds is paramount to a successful label or specialty converting application. Along with the product’s ability to underscore filmic liners, we believe the Tidland RD AutoScore provides significant value to our customers and will enhance their press productivity and operator safety.”

The new Tidland RD AutoScore offers several benefits including repeatable, quick and precise setup, resulting in less material waste and consistent underscoring of all liner materials, now including films.  Safety is also improved by eliminating the need for on-press adjustments during production. These attributes allow faster running speeds while reducing downtime as well as addressing material variations from job to job.  The RD AutoScore delivers improved and superior performance.  Finally, the Return on Investment (ROI) of this new design is less than a year when compared to manual score systems.  Maxcess’ new Tidland RD AutoScore is a valuable addition to any narrow web printing or converting production floor. 

For more information about this new RD AutoScore offered exclusively by Mark Andy for a limited time, please visit https://go.markandy.com/e/990852/equipment-rd-autoscore-/b34hc/127019014?h=NBQrkkRX5WBiqzQ23effGHlDwxQFCum5zQ5nZ2jdAC0

About Mark Andy Mark Andy has been a pioneer of the graphic arts and printing industry for more than 75 years. As the world’s leading manufacturer of narrow- and mid-web printing and finishing equipment, Mark Andy supplies leading brands, including Mark Andy, Presstek and Kluge presses, Rotoflex finishing solutions, as well as a complete line of Mark Andy Print Products consumables and pressroom supplies. All products are backed by the largest customer support team in the industry, minimizing downtime and helping our customers be profitable, efficient and at the forefront of innovation. www.markandy.com

About Maxcess: Maxcess saves you time and money by optimizing your peak output performance. We do this by leveraging the world’s best web handling brands, offering customized, automated, end-to-end sustainable web handling solutions. Maxcess helps its customers maximize productivity through innovative products and services worldwide by combining global service and support across the storied product brands of RotoMetrics, Fife, Tidland, MAGPOWR, Webex, Valley Roller, Componex and Maxcess Vision Systems, Maxcess offers an unrivaled network of application experts and end-to-end web handling solutions to help you work better, faster, and smarter. Visit them online at www.maxcess.com

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The company continues to pioneer circular and sustainable solutions for packaging.

Siegburg, Germany, June 19, 2023. – Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has been shortlisted in two categories of the Packaging Europe Sustainability Awards and is also in the running in three categories of the Sustainable Packaging News Awards. 

In the Packaging Europe Sustainability Awards, Siegwerk was selected as a finalist in two categories: the Recyclable Packaging category for a deinking and delamination primer solution, and in the Recyclable Packaging Pre-Commercialized category, where Siegwerk and Henkel are finalists for a co-developed oxygen barrier coating for food packaging.

This follows on the success of last year’s awards, when Siegwerk won three awards, including being selected as the overall winner of 2022.

“Siegwerk is fully committed to enabling sustainability across the value chain. This confirms that we are on the right track,” said Alina Marm, Siegwerk’s Global head of Sustainability and Circular Economy.

In the Sustainable Packaging News Awards, Siegwerk’s solutions are included in three categories: the Resource Efficiency category for the UniNATURE barrier coating with 100% natural content, in the Circular Economy category for a printable tunable light barrier coating that can be tailored to work with existing recycling streams, and in the Recyclable Packaging Innovation category for a recyclable pouch co-created with ExxonMobil, Henkel, Kraus Folie, and Windmöller & Hölscher.

The award winners for both competitions will be announced in November of 2023.

About Siegwerk
Siegwerk is one of the leading global manufacturers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels. Based on 200 years of expertise, we provide customized solutions for all types of packaging needs – from functional and eye-catching to safe and sustainable. As a sixth-generation family business, we have long been aware of our responsibility for future generations. Under the motto “rethINK packaging”, we are therefore actively driving the transformation to a circular economy by developing eco-friendly solutions that enable packaging circularity. Here, 30+ country organizations and ~5,000 employees worldwide ensure consistent high-quality products and customized support around the world. Learn more at www.siegwerk.com

Media Contact:
Nathalie Müller-Samson
Manager Corporate Communications
Tel.: +49 2241 304-237
E-mail: press@siegwerk.com

Franklin, TN – June 15, 2023 –  Resource Label Group, LLC (RLG), a leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions announced it has acquired Pharmaceutic Litho and Label Company (PLLC). Located in Simi Valley, CA and Winston-Salem NC, PLLC is a premiere manufacturer of printed inserts, labels, and packaging components for pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device manufacturers.

PLLC will combine efforts with the recently acquired MedLit Solutions to expand and strengthen RLG’s national capabilities for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Kevin Grogan, CEO of MedLit Solutions will lead the combined teams.

Jason Laurence, President of PLLC, stated “Our team at PLLC is highly committed to providing industry leading quality and service that instills confidence with our global customers. We are excited to join the team at Resource Label Group and MedLit Solutions as they share that same focus and commitment. Their expanded capabilities will enable PLLC to bring even more value to our customers.”

“We are delighted to welcome PLLC to the Resource Label Group family,” added Mike Apperson, President and CEO of Resource Label Group. “The pharmaceutical and healthcare segments require a deep expertise and constant innovation to ensure the safety of their products. The combination of MedLit Solutions and PLLC further strengthens RLG’s pharmaceutical business and commitment to providing customers an exceptional full-service, national solution to support their increased needs and requirements.” 

Pharmaceutic Litho and Label Company represents the 28th acquisition for Resource Label Group.

About Resource Label Group

Resource Label Group, LLC is a leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions with a diverse product offering which includes pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, RFID/NFC technology, sustainable product solutions, scent activation technology, pharmaceutical packaging and fulfillment services. Resource Label provides products and services for the food, beverage, chemical, household products, personal care, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology industries. With twenty-seven locations across the U.S. and Canada, Resource Label Group provides national leadership and scale to deliver capabilities, technologies, systems, and creative solutions that customers require. Headquartered in Franklin, TN, they employ over 1900 associates in the U.S. and Canada. Resource Label Group is a portfolio company of Ares Management Corporation. For additional information, visit www.resourcelabel.com

Media Contact:

Marsha Frydrychowski, (224) 315-4851

marsha.frydrychowski@resourcelabel.com