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26.01.2024

Lenzing: Impairment requirements (EBIT) for the financial year 2023

  • EBITDA of around EUR 300 million expected for 2023
  • Non-cash impairment losses of up to EUR 480 million
  • Implementation of the performance program fully on track

The annual valuation of assets in accordance with IFRS for the entire Lenzing Group both nationally in Austria and internationally, has resulted in a projected asset impairment of up to EUR 480 million for the 2023 financial year.1 The reasons for the impairment requirements are, on the one hand, continued uncertainties in the economic environment and, on the other hand, still increased raw material and energy costs as well as a higher interest rate environment.

The impairment losses are non-cash effective and have no impact on the full-year EBITDA for 2023, but do affect EBIT for the 2023 financial year. The Managing Board is specifying the previous earnings forecast for the 2023 financial year (EBITDA: EUR 270 – 330 million) and expects an EBITDA of around EUR 300 million.

  • EBITDA of around EUR 300 million expected for 2023
  • Non-cash impairment losses of up to EUR 480 million
  • Implementation of the performance program fully on track

The annual valuation of assets in accordance with IFRS for the entire Lenzing Group both nationally in Austria and internationally, has resulted in a projected asset impairment of up to EUR 480 million for the 2023 financial year.1 The reasons for the impairment requirements are, on the one hand, continued uncertainties in the economic environment and, on the other hand, still increased raw material and energy costs as well as a higher interest rate environment.

The impairment losses are non-cash effective and have no impact on the full-year EBITDA for 2023, but do affect EBIT for the 2023 financial year. The Managing Board is specifying the previous earnings forecast for the 2023 financial year (EBITDA: EUR 270 – 330 million) and expects an EBITDA of around EUR 300 million.

Stephan Sielaff, Chief Executive Officer of the Lenzing Group: “In the third quarter of 2023, we responded to the persistently difficult market environment and launched a comprehensive performance program, which we have been consistently implementing since then with a focus on positive free cash flow and stronger sales and margin growth. We can therefore confirm our earnings forecast with an EBITDA of around EUR 300 million. The valuation adjustment in accordance with IFRS does not change the strategic orientation of the Lenzing Group.”

Nico Reiner, Chief Financial Officer, adds: “The implementation of the performance program is going according to plan. In the future, cost measures alone are expected to contribute more than EUR 100 million to earnings annually, of which more than EUR 50 million will already be effective for the 2024 financial year. We are on target, particularly in terms of strengthening free cash flow, and we also achieved positive free cash flow in the fourth quarter. The revaluation of assets is now consistent and the right step for the future direction.”

The 2023 annual results will be presented on March 15, 2024.
 

1 Subject to potential changes resulting from the ongoing financial audit

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Lenzing AG

Epson: Kompakter Flachbettdrucker für Werbeartikelbranche (c) Epson Deutschland GmbH
26.01.2024

Epson: Kompakter Flachbettdrucker für Werbeartikelbranche

Der Epson SureColor V1000 ist ein A4-UV-Flachbettdrucker der Einstiegsklasse, der speziell auf die Anforderungen kleiner Unternehmen in der Werbeartikelbranche zugeschnitten ist.

Basierend auf der bewährten Epson Technologie bedruckt der SureColor V1000 feste, starre Medien mit einer Dicke von bis zu 70 mm, darunter Acryl, Polycarbonat, PVC, Aluminium, Metall, Polyester, Schaumstoffplatten, Styrol, Holz und Stein. Der SC-V1000 verfügt über ein integriertes Tintensystem mit sechs Farben (CMYK plus Weiß und Lack). Die Tinte befindet sich in Beuteln und produziert daher kaum Abfall.

Der SC-V1000 ist besonders bedienungs- und wartungsfreundlich. Dank seines automatischen Reinigungssystems, das über einen einfachen Touchscreen aktiviert wird, erübrigt sich eine manuelle Wartung. Auch der Tausch der Tintenbeutel gestaltet sich dank des Epson RIPS (Replaceable Ink Pack System) als einfach. Er ist mit einem effektivem Luftfiltersystem ausgestattet und der Druckbereich ist vollständig gekapselt, so dass er im Betrieb praktisch geruchsneutral ist.

Der Epson SureColor V1000 ist ein A4-UV-Flachbettdrucker der Einstiegsklasse, der speziell auf die Anforderungen kleiner Unternehmen in der Werbeartikelbranche zugeschnitten ist.

Basierend auf der bewährten Epson Technologie bedruckt der SureColor V1000 feste, starre Medien mit einer Dicke von bis zu 70 mm, darunter Acryl, Polycarbonat, PVC, Aluminium, Metall, Polyester, Schaumstoffplatten, Styrol, Holz und Stein. Der SC-V1000 verfügt über ein integriertes Tintensystem mit sechs Farben (CMYK plus Weiß und Lack). Die Tinte befindet sich in Beuteln und produziert daher kaum Abfall.

Der SC-V1000 ist besonders bedienungs- und wartungsfreundlich. Dank seines automatischen Reinigungssystems, das über einen einfachen Touchscreen aktiviert wird, erübrigt sich eine manuelle Wartung. Auch der Tausch der Tintenbeutel gestaltet sich dank des Epson RIPS (Replaceable Ink Pack System) als einfach. Er ist mit einem effektivem Luftfiltersystem ausgestattet und der Druckbereich ist vollständig gekapselt, so dass er im Betrieb praktisch geruchsneutral ist.

Der neue Drucker ist standardmäßig mit Gigabit Ethernet, USB- und WLAN-Schnittstellen ausgestattet. Im Lieferumfang des SC-V1000 sind die Epson Edge Print RIP-Software, der Zugang zur Epson Cloud Solution PORT-Plattform sowie eine dreijährige Garantie enthalten.

More information:
Epson Textildrucker polyester
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Epson Deutschland GmbH

26.01.2024

bvse: Wechsel in der Verbandsspitze des Europäischen Dachverbands EuRIC

Mit einem weinenden und einem lachenden Auge sieht bvse-Hauptgeschäftsführer Eric Rehbock den Wechsel in der Verbandsspitze des Europäischen Dachverbands EuRIC zum 1. April. An der weiter erfolgreichen und effektiven Verbändezusammenarbeit hegt Rehbock allerdings keinen Zweifel.

„Mit Emmanuel Katrakis verlieren wir eine engagierte Führungspersönlichkeit, die in den letzten 10 Jahren hervorragende Arbeit für die Recyclingwirtschaft auf europäischer Ebene geleistet hat“, bedauert Rehbock. „Wir danken Herrn Katrakis herzlich für die intensive und konstruktive gemeinsame Arbeit und wünschen ihm alles erdenklich Gute für sein nächstes Betätigungsfeld“, so Rehbock.

Gleichzeitig freut sich der bvse-Verbandschef auf die Fortsetzung der ausgezeichneten Zusammenarbeit mit Julia Blees, die ab 1. April als Nachfolgerin von Katrakis die Position als EuRIC-Generalsekretärin übernehmen wird. Bereits seit Dezember 2018 steht Blees als Policy Officer in EuRIC auch dem bvse im Bereich des europäischen Abfallrechts hilfreich zur Seite.

Mit einem weinenden und einem lachenden Auge sieht bvse-Hauptgeschäftsführer Eric Rehbock den Wechsel in der Verbandsspitze des Europäischen Dachverbands EuRIC zum 1. April. An der weiter erfolgreichen und effektiven Verbändezusammenarbeit hegt Rehbock allerdings keinen Zweifel.

„Mit Emmanuel Katrakis verlieren wir eine engagierte Führungspersönlichkeit, die in den letzten 10 Jahren hervorragende Arbeit für die Recyclingwirtschaft auf europäischer Ebene geleistet hat“, bedauert Rehbock. „Wir danken Herrn Katrakis herzlich für die intensive und konstruktive gemeinsame Arbeit und wünschen ihm alles erdenklich Gute für sein nächstes Betätigungsfeld“, so Rehbock.

Gleichzeitig freut sich der bvse-Verbandschef auf die Fortsetzung der ausgezeichneten Zusammenarbeit mit Julia Blees, die ab 1. April als Nachfolgerin von Katrakis die Position als EuRIC-Generalsekretärin übernehmen wird. Bereits seit Dezember 2018 steht Blees als Policy Officer in EuRIC auch dem bvse im Bereich des europäischen Abfallrechts hilfreich zur Seite.

„Wir haben Frau Blees als tatkräftige Mitstreiterin für unsere Branche kennengelernt, die die Interessen der mittelständischen Mitgliedsunternehmen klug und energisch zu vertreten weiß. Gemeinsam werden wir uns auch in Zukunft auf europäischer und nationaler Ebene unermüdlich für gesetzliche Rahmenbedingungen einsetzen, die es der Recycling- und Abfallwirtschaft ermöglichen, wettbewerbsfähig zu sein, zu wachsen und zu reinvestieren“, betont Rehbock.

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bvse-Bundesverband Sekundärrohstoffe und Entsorgung e.V.

Statusbericht der deutschen Kreislaufwirtschaft 2024 (c) Prognos AG
26.01.2024

Statusbericht der deutschen Kreislaufwirtschaft 2024

Der Statusbericht der deutschen Kreislaufwirtschaft 2024 beleuchtet zum dritten Mal nach 2018 und 2020 die Situation der deutschen Kreislaufwirtschaft. Seit der ersten Veröffentlichung im Mai des Jahres 2018 sind fast sechs Jahre vergangen. In diesem Zeitraum haben in Deutschland zwei Ereignisse für eine veränderte Sichtweise auf die Branche geführt: Zunächst die Corona-Krise, die nicht nur die Leistungs- und Anpassungsfähigkeit der Branche, sondern auch ihre Systemrelevanz für die Funktionsfähigkeit des gesellschaftlichen und wirtschaftlichen Lebens unter Beweis gestellt hat. In diesem Zusammenhang ist seit Anfang des Jahres 2020 auch das Ansehen der Abfallentsorgung und vor allem der beteiligten Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter in der Bevölkerung deutlich gestiegen.

Der Statusbericht der deutschen Kreislaufwirtschaft 2024 beleuchtet zum dritten Mal nach 2018 und 2020 die Situation der deutschen Kreislaufwirtschaft. Seit der ersten Veröffentlichung im Mai des Jahres 2018 sind fast sechs Jahre vergangen. In diesem Zeitraum haben in Deutschland zwei Ereignisse für eine veränderte Sichtweise auf die Branche geführt: Zunächst die Corona-Krise, die nicht nur die Leistungs- und Anpassungsfähigkeit der Branche, sondern auch ihre Systemrelevanz für die Funktionsfähigkeit des gesellschaftlichen und wirtschaftlichen Lebens unter Beweis gestellt hat. In diesem Zusammenhang ist seit Anfang des Jahres 2020 auch das Ansehen der Abfallentsorgung und vor allem der beteiligten Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter in der Bevölkerung deutlich gestiegen.

Der Angriffskrieg auf die Ukraine hat vor Augen geführt, wie stark Deutschland von Energie- und Rohstoffimporten abhängig ist und wie schnell Störungen in den Lieferketten zu Problemen bei der Versorgung mit wichtigen Gütern führen können. Die Abfallwirtschaft kann sowohl durch die Kreislaufführung von Rohstoffen als auch durch die energetische Verwertung wichtige Beiträge zur Reduzierung dieser Abhängigkeiten leisten.

Die Kernthesen des Statusberichtes 2024

  • Das gesamte Abfallaufkommen in Deutschland bleibt seit vielen Jahren stabil bei rund 400 Millionen Tonnen, die Abfallmengen aus privaten Haushalten steigen sowohl absolut als auch pro Kopf weiter leicht an
  • Die Kreislaufwirtschaft wächst weiter: Mehr Recycling, mehr Beschäftigung und ein Umsatzsprung durch höhere Rohstoffpreise.
  • Kreislaufwirtschaft international: Wachsende Märkte für Technik und Güter bei zunehmendem Wettbewerbsdruck für die deutschen Unternehmen
  • Kreislaufwirtschaft vernetzt: Bedeutende Beiträge zum Klimaschutz, zur Rohstoffversorgung und zur Energiewende.
  • Die Wertschätzung der Branche und ihrer Beschäftigung nimmt zu, gleiches gilt allerdings nicht für die Akzeptanz der für die stoffliche und energetische Verwertung notwendigen Anlagen.
  • Kreislaufwirtschaft digital und innovativ: Die Digitalisierung unterstützt Sammlung und Transport, innovative Verfahren verbessern die Recyclingergebnisse, Startups mit neuen Ideen
  • Produzenten und Recycler rücken immer enger zusammen, gleichwohl sind für den Wiedereinsatz von Recyclingrohstoffen die Absatzmärkte sicherzustellen
  • Brüssel gibt mittlerweile in vielen Feldern der Kreislaufwirtschaft die Zielrichtung und die Geschwindigkeit vor. Das Ziel: Die Transformation von einer linearen Wirtschaft zu einer Circular Economy
  • Für den Transformationsprozess zur Circular Economy ist eine funktionierende Kreislaufwirtschaft die wichtigste Basis, gleiches gilt für den Green Deal
Source:

Prognos AG / Mitwirkende Verbände: ASA, BDE, BDSAV,BDSV, BVSE, DGAW, INWESD, ITAD, KDK, PLASTICSEUROPE,VDM, VDMA, VHI, VKU, IFAT

KARL MAYER: Launch of new tricot machine TM 4 EL (c) KARL MAYER GROUP
24.01.2024

KARL MAYER: Launch of new tricot machine TM 4 EL

At the end of last year, KARL MAYER launched the TM 4 EL – a new, highly flexible machine for the mid-range segment in the four-bar tricot machine sector. The machine produces fabrics for upholstery, automotive interiors and outerwear, as well as sportswear items and home textiles.

Featuring KARL MAYER’s proven CFRP technology, the TM 4 EL is up to 30% faster than the previous four-bar tricot machine designed for the commodity sector.

The new TM 4 EL is offered in gauges E 28 and E 32. The available working widths are 210” and 280”, with a working width extension also available. Further width varieties are also planned. Equipment highlights include an integrated Laser Stop to detect yarn breakages early, and functional LED lighting, which illuminates the warp knitting area for easy handling and signals unplanned machine stops using the corresponding colour. The machine can be networked with KM.ON’s secure cloud via the k.ey device to utilise the KARL MAYER GROUP’s digital solutions. This includes, for example, the web-based lapping editor CORE LITE.

At the end of last year, KARL MAYER launched the TM 4 EL – a new, highly flexible machine for the mid-range segment in the four-bar tricot machine sector. The machine produces fabrics for upholstery, automotive interiors and outerwear, as well as sportswear items and home textiles.

Featuring KARL MAYER’s proven CFRP technology, the TM 4 EL is up to 30% faster than the previous four-bar tricot machine designed for the commodity sector.

The new TM 4 EL is offered in gauges E 28 and E 32. The available working widths are 210” and 280”, with a working width extension also available. Further width varieties are also planned. Equipment highlights include an integrated Laser Stop to detect yarn breakages early, and functional LED lighting, which illuminates the warp knitting area for easy handling and signals unplanned machine stops using the corresponding colour. The machine can be networked with KM.ON’s secure cloud via the k.ey device to utilise the KARL MAYER GROUP’s digital solutions. This includes, for example, the web-based lapping editor CORE LITE.

Source:

KARL MAYER GROUP

Celanese and Under Armour introduce elastane alternative (c) Celanese Corporation
24.01.2024

Celanese and Under Armour introduce elastane alternative

Celanese Corporation, a specialty materials and chemical company, and Under Armour, Inc., a company in athletic apparel and footwear, have collaborated to develop a new fiber for performance stretch fabrics called NEOLAST™. The innovative material will offer the apparel industry a high-performing alternative to elastane – an elastic fiber that gives apparel stretch, commonly called spandex. This new alternative could unlock the potential for end users to recycle performance stretch fabrics, a legacy aspect that has yet to be solved in the pursuit of circular manufacturing with respect to stretch fabrics.

NEOLAST™ fibers feature the powerful stretch, durability, comfort, and improved wicking expected from elite performance fabrics yet are also designed to begin addressing sustainability challenges associated with elastane, including recyclability. The fibers are produced using a proprietary solvent-free melt-extrusion process, eliminating potentially hazardous chemicals typically used to create stretch fabrics made with elastane.

Celanese Corporation, a specialty materials and chemical company, and Under Armour, Inc., a company in athletic apparel and footwear, have collaborated to develop a new fiber for performance stretch fabrics called NEOLAST™. The innovative material will offer the apparel industry a high-performing alternative to elastane – an elastic fiber that gives apparel stretch, commonly called spandex. This new alternative could unlock the potential for end users to recycle performance stretch fabrics, a legacy aspect that has yet to be solved in the pursuit of circular manufacturing with respect to stretch fabrics.

NEOLAST™ fibers feature the powerful stretch, durability, comfort, and improved wicking expected from elite performance fabrics yet are also designed to begin addressing sustainability challenges associated with elastane, including recyclability. The fibers are produced using a proprietary solvent-free melt-extrusion process, eliminating potentially hazardous chemicals typically used to create stretch fabrics made with elastane.

NEOLAST™ fibers will be produced using recyclable elastoester polymers. As end users transition to a more circular economy, Celanese and Under Armour are exploring the potential of the fibers to improve the compatibility of stretch fabrics with future recycling systems and infrastructure.

In addition to the sustainability benefits, the new NEOLAST™ fibers deliver increased production precision, allowing spinners to dial power-stretch levels up or down and engineer fibers to meet a broader array of fabric specifications.

Source:

Celanese Corporation

24.01.2024

ECHA: Hazardous chemicals found in coating products and polymers

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added five new chemicals to the Candidate List. One of them is toxic for reproduction, three are very persistent and very bioaccumulative and one is toxic for reproduction and persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. They are found in products such as inks and toners, adhesives and sealants and washing and cleaning products.

The Agency has also updated the existing Candidate List entry for dibutyl phthalate to include its endocrine disrupting properties for the environment.

ECHA’s Member State Committee has confirmed the addition of these substances to the Candidate List. The list now contains 240 entries – some are groups of chemicals so the overall number of impacted chemicals is higher.

 

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added five new chemicals to the Candidate List. One of them is toxic for reproduction, three are very persistent and very bioaccumulative and one is toxic for reproduction and persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. They are found in products such as inks and toners, adhesives and sealants and washing and cleaning products.

The Agency has also updated the existing Candidate List entry for dibutyl phthalate to include its endocrine disrupting properties for the environment.

ECHA’s Member State Committee has confirmed the addition of these substances to the Candidate List. The list now contains 240 entries – some are groups of chemicals so the overall number of impacted chemicals is higher.

 

Source:

European Chemicals Agency

24.01.2024

Rieter: First information on the financial year 2023

  • Sales of CHF 1 418.6 million in the financial year 2023
  • Order intake of CHF 541.8 million in the financial year 2023; order backlog of around CHF 650 million as of December 31, 2023
  • EBIT margin of around 7% expected for the full year 2023 at the upper end of the guidance
  • Market remains challenging

The Rieter Group closed the financial year 2023 with slightly lower sales than in the previous year. According to the first, unaudited figures, total sales of CHF 1 418.6 million were achieved, which is around 6% down on the previous year (2022: CHF 1 510.9 million). In line with expectations, the order intake of CHF 541.8 million was considerably below the previous year (2022: CHF 1 157.3 million). Rieter expects a positive EBIT margin of around 7% for the full year 2023 (2022: 2.1%).

  • Sales of CHF 1 418.6 million in the financial year 2023
  • Order intake of CHF 541.8 million in the financial year 2023; order backlog of around CHF 650 million as of December 31, 2023
  • EBIT margin of around 7% expected for the full year 2023 at the upper end of the guidance
  • Market remains challenging

The Rieter Group closed the financial year 2023 with slightly lower sales than in the previous year. According to the first, unaudited figures, total sales of CHF 1 418.6 million were achieved, which is around 6% down on the previous year (2022: CHF 1 510.9 million). In line with expectations, the order intake of CHF 541.8 million was considerably below the previous year (2022: CHF 1 157.3 million). Rieter expects a positive EBIT margin of around 7% for the full year 2023 (2022: 2.1%).

Outlook
Rieter is operating in a challenging market environment due to the economic and geopolitical conditions as well as the continuing weak demand. There are initial signs of a market recovery visible for the financial year 2024. Rieter will present an outlook for the financial year 2024 at the annual results press conference on March 13, 2024.

Source:

Rieter Holding AG

Disney unveils virtual ‘HoloTile’ floor technology (c) Disney, The Walt Disney Company
Lanny Smoot, Disney Imagineer and Creator of HoloTile floor
22.01.2024

Disney unveils virtual ‘HoloTile’ floor technology

Disney unveiled the HoloTile floor, created by Disney Research Fellow and longtime member of Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development Lanny Smoot.

The HoloTile floor is a multi-person, omni-directional, modular, expandable, treadmill floor. It allows any number of people to have a shared virtual reality (VR) experience, walk an unlimited distance in any direction, and never collide or walk off its surface.

The HoloTile floor can also be an insert in a theatrical stage, allowing performers to move and dance in new ways, or stage props and structures to move around or appear to set themselves up.

The new technology was revealed (see here), as Lanny Smoot is being inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. He is the first Disney Imagineer to receive this recognition.

Disney unveiled the HoloTile floor, created by Disney Research Fellow and longtime member of Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development Lanny Smoot.

The HoloTile floor is a multi-person, omni-directional, modular, expandable, treadmill floor. It allows any number of people to have a shared virtual reality (VR) experience, walk an unlimited distance in any direction, and never collide or walk off its surface.

The HoloTile floor can also be an insert in a theatrical stage, allowing performers to move and dance in new ways, or stage props and structures to move around or appear to set themselves up.

The new technology was revealed (see here), as Lanny Smoot is being inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. He is the first Disney Imagineer to receive this recognition.

Smoot is also credited with giving Madame Leota her ability to “float” in the Séance Room at the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park; crafting the state-of-the-art extendable lightsaber used by Disney Live Entertainment; inventing the Magic Playfloor interactive game experience on the Disney Cruise Line; producing the immersive Fortress Explorations adventure at Tokyo DisneySea; and designing the virtual and interactive koi ponds at the Crystal Lotus Restaurant at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel.

More information:
Disney floor space Virtual Reality
Source:

Disney, The Walt Disney Company

Checkpoint Systems: DeArm-Technologie schützt vor illegalen Magnetöffnern (c) Checkpoint Systems, CCL Industries Inc
22.01.2024

Checkpoint Systems: DeArm-Technologie schützt vor illegalen Magnetöffnern

Checkpoint Systems, ein Anbieter von RFID- und RF-Technologielösungen, bietet Einzelhändlern mit Alpha Edge Schutz vor selbstgebauten oder auf dem Schwarzmarkt erhältlichen Magnetöffnern. Die neue Stufe des Produktschutzes ist kompatibel mit allen bestehenden Alpha-Lösungen.

Checkpoint Systems, ein Anbieter von RFID- und RF-Technologielösungen, bietet Einzelhändlern mit Alpha Edge Schutz vor selbstgebauten oder auf dem Schwarzmarkt erhältlichen Magnetöffnern. Die neue Stufe des Produktschutzes ist kompatibel mit allen bestehenden Alpha-Lösungen.

Die Alpha Edge DeArm-Technologie wurde entwickelt, um das Entfernen oder Ausschalten von Alpha-Produkten durch organisierte Banden zu verhindern und schützt vor illegalen Lösern wie selbstgebauten oder auf dem Schwarzmarkt erhältlichen Magnetöffnern. „Wird ein mit dieser Technologie geschütztes Produkt mit einem selbstgebauten oder auf dem Schwarzmarkt gekauften Öffner im Ladengeschäft entsichert, löst das einen Alarm aus – auch, wenn der Entferner korrekt ist. Die einzige Möglichkeit, das Auslösen des akustischen 98dB-Alarms zu verhindern, ist eine vorherige Deaktivierung des Sensors mit einem Radiofrequenz- (RF) oder akustisch-magnetischen (AM) Deaktivator im Kassenbereich“, erklärt Hans-Jürgen Nausch, Business Unit Director Deutschland von Checkpoint Systems. Alle mit der DeArm-Technologie geschützten Produkte müssen am POS oder bei einer SCO (Selbst-Checkout-Kasse) zum Scannen vorgelegt und über den Deaktivierungsbereich geführt werden, bevor die Sicherung entfernt werden kann. Die Technologie bietet Einzelhändlern eine neue Stufe des Produktschutzes und sorgt dafür, dass alle Produkte zuverlässig gesichert sind.

Für dieses erhöhte Sicherheitslevel ist keine Aufrüstung der vorhandenen Hardware erforderlich. Das zusätzliche Schutzniveau funktioniert mit allen bestehenden Alpha-Lösungen und kann neben den Standard-Alpha-1, -2 oder -3-Alarmprodukten speziell für besonders diebstahlgefährdete oder teure Waren eingesetzt werden. Die Technik ist kompatibel mit bestehenden RF- und AM-Deaktivierungsverfahren, muss nicht für alle zu schützenden Produkte verwendet werden, ist einfach zu bedienen und wiederverwendbar.

Für die patentierte Technologie ist ein breites Spektrum an Anwendungstypen verfügbar – von Kabelschlössern für Handtaschen oder Gürtel über Box-Oberflächen-Tags für verpackte Waren bis hin zu gebogenen Verpackungen beispielsweise für hochwertige Whiskey-Metalldosen, Champagner oder Kerzen und Hardtags für Jeans oder Schuhe.
Ein Teil der Produkte wird entweder mit einem S3- oder einem Superlok-Öffner entfernt, die zweite Variante ist mit einem Einweg-Klebepad am Produkt befestigt, das sich nach der Entschärfung einfach vom Produkt abdrehen lässt. Detacher-basierte Produkte sind Cableloks, Sled Box Tags und Hardtags. Die klebstoffbasierten Sensoren (gebogene Etiketten und Mini Bug Tags) hinterlassen keine Rückstände oder Beschädigung – selbst bei empfindlichen Verpackungen nicht.

Source:

Checkpoint Systems, CCL Industries Inc

22.01.2024

Adient again ranked as Top Employer

Adient, a leader in automotive seating, has been certified for the second time by the Top Employers Institute as a European Top Employer for several of its EMEA locations.
 
23 of the automotive supplier’s locations in the Czech Republic, Hungary, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, and Serbia underwent an extensive assessment by the institute and were evaluated in categories such as People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more. All six assessed markets obtained the certification, having already done so in last year’s edition.
 
While the organization’s overall score improved by 4.5% compared to 2023, Adient stands out the most from its competitors in the areas of People Strategy and DE&I practices, at 11% and 7%, respectively.

The Top Employers Certification Program has been created to provide guidance on people practices of employers in a wide range of industries. It evaluates companies worldwide and provides feedback on their working culture based on a best practice survey.

Adient, a leader in automotive seating, has been certified for the second time by the Top Employers Institute as a European Top Employer for several of its EMEA locations.
 
23 of the automotive supplier’s locations in the Czech Republic, Hungary, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, and Serbia underwent an extensive assessment by the institute and were evaluated in categories such as People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more. All six assessed markets obtained the certification, having already done so in last year’s edition.
 
While the organization’s overall score improved by 4.5% compared to 2023, Adient stands out the most from its competitors in the areas of People Strategy and DE&I practices, at 11% and 7%, respectively.

The Top Employers Certification Program has been created to provide guidance on people practices of employers in a wide range of industries. It evaluates companies worldwide and provides feedback on their working culture based on a best practice survey.

22.01.2024

Fashion for Good addresses challenges of sorting for rewearable textiles

Fashion for Good's Sorting for Circularity framework expands to address the challenge of ensuring rewearable textiles remain in use as opposed to finding their way into global waste streams or landfills. This 18-month project tests automated sorting technologies using artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimise the sorting of rewearable garments and enable greater circularity.

This project will test automated sorting technologies using machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to collect product information — such as colour, style, garment type, and quality. This will enable sorters and brands to make better decisions and sort efficiently based on product data and criteria from local, European, and export resale market requirements, thus optimising the flow of textiles to achieve their highest value potential.

To ensure accuracy and representation in capturing data on the flow of textiles within the EU and export markets, this project will focus on specific geographical regions: Lithuania (Nordic/Baltic), the Netherlands (Western), Poland (Central-Eastern), and Spain (Southern Europe).

Fashion for Good's Sorting for Circularity framework expands to address the challenge of ensuring rewearable textiles remain in use as opposed to finding their way into global waste streams or landfills. This 18-month project tests automated sorting technologies using artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimise the sorting of rewearable garments and enable greater circularity.

This project will test automated sorting technologies using machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to collect product information — such as colour, style, garment type, and quality. This will enable sorters and brands to make better decisions and sort efficiently based on product data and criteria from local, European, and export resale market requirements, thus optimising the flow of textiles to achieve their highest value potential.

To ensure accuracy and representation in capturing data on the flow of textiles within the EU and export markets, this project will focus on specific geographical regions: Lithuania (Nordic/Baltic), the Netherlands (Western), Poland (Central-Eastern), and Spain (Southern Europe).

The findings will be shared in a report with a supporting business case and implementation roadmap to inform investment decisions in infrastructure, Circular Business Models (CBM) and repair centres.

The Rewear Project builds on Fashion for Good’s Sorting for Circularity framework initiated in 2021 and subsequently launched in Europe, India and the United States harmonising the collection, sorting and recycling industries in order to advance textile-to-textile recycling technologies and the resale industry.

It is funded by brand partners adidas, BESTSELLER, Bonprix, C&A, Inditex, Levi Strauss & Co., Otto Group, PVH Corp., and Zalando. Circle Economy Foundation leads the creation and implementation of the methodology, with support from Consumption Research Norway, Oslo Metropolitan University and Revaluate.

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Fashion for Good 

19.01.2024

TrusTrace completes $24 Million Growth Investment

TrusTrace, a SaaS company with for product traceability and compliance, has announced the completion of a (U.S.) $24 million growth investment led by Circularity Capital, a specialist investor in businesses that enable the circular economy, with participation from existing investors Industrifonden and Fairpoint Capital.

According to Shameek Ghosh, CEO and Co-Founder of TrusTrace, the new investment will enable the company to further accelerate its global expansion ambitions by strengthening its presence in key markets, deepening product innovation and expanding collaborations – helping to create a global network where all value chains are traceable, circular, and fair.

Traceability has accelerated in importance and momentum as a key enabler of sustainable transformation, as evidenced by TrusTrace’s five-fold growth in subscription revenue in the 27 months since the previous growth round by Fairpoint Capital and Industrifonden in 2021, preceded by seed funding from Backing Minds in 2019.

TrusTrace, a SaaS company with for product traceability and compliance, has announced the completion of a (U.S.) $24 million growth investment led by Circularity Capital, a specialist investor in businesses that enable the circular economy, with participation from existing investors Industrifonden and Fairpoint Capital.

According to Shameek Ghosh, CEO and Co-Founder of TrusTrace, the new investment will enable the company to further accelerate its global expansion ambitions by strengthening its presence in key markets, deepening product innovation and expanding collaborations – helping to create a global network where all value chains are traceable, circular, and fair.

Traceability has accelerated in importance and momentum as a key enabler of sustainable transformation, as evidenced by TrusTrace’s five-fold growth in subscription revenue in the 27 months since the previous growth round by Fairpoint Capital and Industrifonden in 2021, preceded by seed funding from Backing Minds in 2019.

With more than a billion products now tracked through the platform, TrusTrace has established itself as a business-critical solution for supply chain traceability. TrusTrace customers include adidas, Brooks Running, Tapestry, Asics and many more. TrusTrace also plans to offer its services to regional and mid-size brands in 2024.

17.01.2024

Südwesttextil beklagt zu wenig Bürokratieentlastung im Arbeitsrecht

Der Referentenentwurf des Bürokratieentlastungsgesetzes sieht die Reduktion von Schriftformerfordernissen vor – gehe im Arbeitsrecht aber nicht weit genug, so der südwestdeutsche Arbeitgeberverband.

Am 11. Januar 2024 hat das Bundesministerium für Justiz seinen Referentenentwurf des Vierten Gesetzes zur Bürokratieentlastung (BEG IV-E) veröffentlicht. Der Entwurf sieht auch Gesetzesänderungen im Bereich des Nachweisgesetzes vor.

Die von Südwesttextil bereits im letzten Jahr geforderte Nachbesserung des Eckpunktepapiers findet sich im Referentenentwurf nicht wieder. Aus Perspektive des Arbeitgeberverbands gehen die vorgesehenen Änderungen nicht weit genug. Im Referentenentwurf wird weiterhin lediglich die elektronische Form als Ersatz für die Schriftform vorgesehen.

Der Referentenentwurf des Bürokratieentlastungsgesetzes sieht die Reduktion von Schriftformerfordernissen vor – gehe im Arbeitsrecht aber nicht weit genug, so der südwestdeutsche Arbeitgeberverband.

Am 11. Januar 2024 hat das Bundesministerium für Justiz seinen Referentenentwurf des Vierten Gesetzes zur Bürokratieentlastung (BEG IV-E) veröffentlicht. Der Entwurf sieht auch Gesetzesänderungen im Bereich des Nachweisgesetzes vor.

Die von Südwesttextil bereits im letzten Jahr geforderte Nachbesserung des Eckpunktepapiers findet sich im Referentenentwurf nicht wieder. Aus Perspektive des Arbeitgeberverbands gehen die vorgesehenen Änderungen nicht weit genug. Im Referentenentwurf wird weiterhin lediglich die elektronische Form als Ersatz für die Schriftform vorgesehen.

Die schriftliche Aushändigung der wesentlichen Arbeitsbedingungen kann somit weiterhin nur unterbleiben, wenn ein Arbeitsvertrag in elektronischer Form abgeschlossen worden ist. Um den Formvorgaben des Nachweisgesetzes zu genügen, reicht die Textform also weiterhin nicht. Südwesttextil-Hauptgeschäftsführerin Edina Brenner betont die Position des Verbands: „Im Arbeitsrecht lässt die Bundesregierung eine signifikante Stellschraube der Bürokratieentlastung aus. Die praktische Reduktion des Aufwands durch die elektronische Form geht nicht weit genug und könnte durch die Zulassung der im Geschäftsverkehr üblichen und anerkannten Textform signifikant erhöht werden. Die Nachbesserung des Referentenentwurfs ist für einen echten Bürokratieabbau dringend geboten.“

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Verband der Südwestdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie

17.01.2024

Everfield acquires Swedish software specialist for commercial laundry industry

Software group Everfield has acquired the Swedish software reseller “SoCom Scandinavia AB” (SoCom Scandinavia). The previously independent reseller is now a subsidiary of German “SoCom Informationssysteme GmbH” (SoCom), which Everfield acquired early 2023. SoCom Scandinavia distributes SoCom’s ERP system for the commercial laundry industry in Scandinavia. SoCom is among Europe’s leading providers in this segment and with this acquisition is further expanding its market position in the Nordic countries.

Software group Everfield has acquired the Swedish software reseller “SoCom Scandinavia AB” (SoCom Scandinavia). The previously independent reseller is now a subsidiary of German “SoCom Informationssysteme GmbH” (SoCom), which Everfield acquired early 2023. SoCom Scandinavia distributes SoCom’s ERP system for the commercial laundry industry in Scandinavia. SoCom is among Europe’s leading providers in this segment and with this acquisition is further expanding its market position in the Nordic countries.

“By acquiring SoCom Scandinavia, we have successfully completed the first so-called bolt-on acquisition for one of our portfolio companies”, says Oscar Koberling, Acquisitions Manager at Everfield. In a bolt-on acquisition, the company being purchased is integrated into an existing portfolio company. “We focus on long-term sustainable growth and work closely with the management of our portfolio companies to identify the right targets”, Koberling highlights. “With the addition of SoCom Scandinavia, SoCom can now further strengthen the sales and support in this region and thereby continue to foster growth in Scandinavia.” With its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software “TIKOS”, the German software developer SoCom from Krumbach enables laundries of any scale to achieve end-to-end process management.

SoCom Scandinavia distributes the “TIKOS” laundry software in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark and Iceland. The company was founded in 2017 by the sole shareholder Anna Johansson, in close cooperation with the German SoCom Informationssysteme GmbH. “I myself come from the commercial laundry industry and was therefore able to convince myself of the performance and flexibility of the TIKOS software in practice”, says Anna Johansson. “Our success in the past years shows that many laundries in Scandinavia share this assessment. In the future, we will work even more closely with our German colleagues to further expand our market share in the region.”

Johansson and her team will continue to be available to customers at the existing location. “Since establishing SoCom Scandinavia, Anna and her team have already won and supported a plethora of well-known clients for our software”, emphasizes SoCom’s CEO Michael Wieser. “By integrating SoCom Scandinavia, we can streamline our processes even further. Our main goal remains to offer the best possible service to our clients.”

With its steadily growing software and service portfolio, SoCom has been operating in the laundry industry for over thirty years and is a market leader in the German-speaking region. In total, SoCom’s products are used in over 350 laundries across 17 countries.

More information:
Everfield SoCom laundry Software
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möller pr GmbH

17.01.2024

BVMed: Neuer Newsletter „MedTech ambulant“

In ärztlichen Praxen gibt es unterschiedliche Gefährdungen und hygienische Anforderungen abhängig von Fachrichtung, Behandlungsspektrum und Patient:innenklientel. Das Hygienemanagement hat das Ziel, Infektionen bei Patient:innen und die Verbreitung von Krankheitserregern zu vermeiden sowie den Arbeitsschutz der Mitarbeiter:innen sicherzustellen. Dies erfordert die Einhaltung verschiedener rechtlicher Vorgaben, darunter Infektionsschutz für Patient:innen und Mitarbeiter:innen, medizinprodukterechtliche Vorgaben und Qualitätssicherungsmaßnahmen. Der BVMed-Newsletter informiert über die Mustervorlage zur Aufstellung eines Hygieneplans in der ärztlichen Praxis und die verschiedenen Maßnahmen zur Basishygiene, zur baulich-funktionellen Gestaltung sowie zur Risikobewertung und Einstufung von Medizinprodukten.

In ärztlichen Praxen gibt es unterschiedliche Gefährdungen und hygienische Anforderungen abhängig von Fachrichtung, Behandlungsspektrum und Patient:innenklientel. Das Hygienemanagement hat das Ziel, Infektionen bei Patient:innen und die Verbreitung von Krankheitserregern zu vermeiden sowie den Arbeitsschutz der Mitarbeiter:innen sicherzustellen. Dies erfordert die Einhaltung verschiedener rechtlicher Vorgaben, darunter Infektionsschutz für Patient:innen und Mitarbeiter:innen, medizinprodukterechtliche Vorgaben und Qualitätssicherungsmaßnahmen. Der BVMed-Newsletter informiert über die Mustervorlage zur Aufstellung eines Hygieneplans in der ärztlichen Praxis und die verschiedenen Maßnahmen zur Basishygiene, zur baulich-funktionellen Gestaltung sowie zur Risikobewertung und Einstufung von Medizinprodukten.

Um Hygienemaßnahmen bzw. präventiv Infektionsschutz durchführen und gewährleisten zu können, sind bestimmte Produkte erforderlich. Dazu gehören neben verschiedenen Desinfektionsmitteln persönliche Schutzausrüstungen (PSA) – Kleidung, die die eigene (Berufs-)Kleidung sowie den Körper vor Verunreinigungen jeglicher Art schützt. Wiederum schützt diese Kleidung immungeschwächte Patient:innen vor Übertragungen von Krankheitserregern durch das ärztliche oder nicht-ärztliche Personal.

Darüber hinaus enthält der MedTech ambulant-Newsletter Informationen zu den Anforderungen an die Hygiene bei der Aufbereitung von Medizinprodukten.

Mit dem Newsletter „MedTech ambulant“ informiert der BVMed über Themen rund um Medizinprodukte im ambulanten Bereich. Dabei geht es unter anderem um Detailinformationen zu Studien, Abrechnungsfragen, Produktinnovationen, Strukturverträgen, gesundheitspolitische Entwicklungen oder Tendenzen.

ITMF: Increase in raw materials consumption (c) ITMF
Global Installed Capacities and Raw Material Consumption in the Short-Staple Organized (Spinning Mill-) Sector of the Textile Industries (1992-2022)
08.01.2024

ITMF: Increase in raw materials consumption

ITMF (International Textile Manufacturer Federation) has published its International Textile Industry Statistics (ITIS) on productive capacity and raw materials consumption in the short-staple organized (spinning mill-) sector in virtually all textile-producing countries in the world.

The global number of installed short-staple spindles has grown from 225 million units in 2021 to 227 million units in 2022. The number of installed open-end rotors increased from 8.3 million in 2021 to 9.5 million in 2022. This constitutes the strongest growth ever recorded in this market with investment disproportionally targeting Asia. The number of installed air-jet spindles continued to increase in all regions in 2022.

ITMF (International Textile Manufacturer Federation) has published its International Textile Industry Statistics (ITIS) on productive capacity and raw materials consumption in the short-staple organized (spinning mill-) sector in virtually all textile-producing countries in the world.

The global number of installed short-staple spindles has grown from 225 million units in 2021 to 227 million units in 2022. The number of installed open-end rotors increased from 8.3 million in 2021 to 9.5 million in 2022. This constitutes the strongest growth ever recorded in this market with investment disproportionally targeting Asia. The number of installed air-jet spindles continued to increase in all regions in 2022.

The substitution between shuttle and shuttle-less looms continued in 2022. The number of installed shuttle-less looms increased from 1.72 million in 2021 to 1.85 in 2022 while installed shuttle looms reached 952 thousand. Total raw material consumption in the short-staple organized sector slightly decreased from 45,6 million tons in 2021 to 44,26 million tons in 2022. Consumption of raw cotton and synthetic short-staple fibers decreased by -2.5% and -0.7%, respectively. Consumption of cellulosic short-staple fibers increased by 2.5%.

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ITMF - International Textile Manufacturer Federation

1000 international exhibitors at DOMOTEX 2024 (c) Deutsche Messe AG
08.01.2024

Over 1000 international exhibitors at DOMOTEX 2024

From 11 to 14 January 2024, the global carpet and flooring industry will meet at the Hannover exhibition grounds to discuss new products and current industry trends. With 1,000 international exhibitors, DOMOTEX promises a comprehensive overview of the Flooring und Carpets & Rugs sectors.

In addition to top exhibitors from the Carpets & Rugs sector, numerous global brands from the flooring industry will be exhibiting.
Well-known and long-standing exhibitors such as Area Floors, Amorim, Lamett, Li & Co, Camsan, Design Parquet, CFL Flooring, AGT, Forestry Timber, STP, SWISS KRONO, Decospan, Massive Holding, Floorify and Granorte have confirmed their participation. However, new exhibitors or those who have not participated for several years are also back in 2024 – including Kronospan and Kaindl, mFlor, Onefloor, Republic, Classen, Gerflor and MeisterWerke. From the field of application and installation technology, Neuhofer, SELIT, Välinge, Estillon, Shaper Origin, ADESIV, KLEIBERIT and i4F have also announced their participation.

From 11 to 14 January 2024, the global carpet and flooring industry will meet at the Hannover exhibition grounds to discuss new products and current industry trends. With 1,000 international exhibitors, DOMOTEX promises a comprehensive overview of the Flooring und Carpets & Rugs sectors.

In addition to top exhibitors from the Carpets & Rugs sector, numerous global brands from the flooring industry will be exhibiting.
Well-known and long-standing exhibitors such as Area Floors, Amorim, Lamett, Li & Co, Camsan, Design Parquet, CFL Flooring, AGT, Forestry Timber, STP, SWISS KRONO, Decospan, Massive Holding, Floorify and Granorte have confirmed their participation. However, new exhibitors or those who have not participated for several years are also back in 2024 – including Kronospan and Kaindl, mFlor, Onefloor, Republic, Classen, Gerflor and MeisterWerke. From the field of application and installation technology, Neuhofer, SELIT, Välinge, Estillon, Shaper Origin, ADESIV, KLEIBERIT and i4F have also announced their participation.

In addition to the main exhibition, DOMOTEX will offer a variety of side events designed to provide important impulses for the day-to-day business of all trade visitors

THE GREEN COLLECTION
For the second time, THE GREEN COLLECTION in Hall 23 will highlight the latest developments in the fields of sustainability, circular economy and environmental protection in the carpet and flooring industry for visitors to experience first-hand. The special display includes current research projects by TFI Aachen, a haptic material show by raumprobe and product presentations by companies such as Uzin Utz, Classen and Gerflor.

RETAILERS‘ PARK
In collaboration with DECOR-UNION and the MEGA Group, DOMOTEX will be expanding its portfolio to include the two product segments "wall" and "ceiling" for the first time. In addition to other flooring suppliers, the RETAILERS' PARK in Hall 19/20 will feature products for holistic interior design, including paints and coatings from Südwest, Meffert and PPG Coatings as well as wallpapers from AS and Erfurt. Participants can also look forward to practical solutions for their day-to-day business, presented in the area's own user forum through hands-on live demonstrations.

DOMOTEX on Stage
The conference program in Hall 23 features experts from the retail sector, associations, architecture, interior design, trade and politics, who will offer a holistic view of the topics of the future for the entire industry. On Friday, 12 January, German politician and member of the European Parliament Reinhard Bütikofer will give a presentation on the European Green Deal. Joachim Stumpp, Managing Director of raumprobe, and Chiara Rodriguez from Materially will report on sustainable materials. In addition to sustainability, topics relating to trends, new work and the shortage of skilled workers will also play a keyrole at DOMOTEX on Stage.

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Deutsche Messe AG

Vesta Corporation presented first Sustainability Report (c) Vesta Corporation
05.01.2024

Vesta Corporation: First Sustainability Report

The Tuscan tannery Vesta Corporation has presented to its stakeholders a report outlining its current commitment and future objectives, with a view to innovating, safeguarding and fostering high-end leather material processing.

Ever since it was founded in 1966 in Ponte a Egola, the Tuscan hub for the production of leather for vegetable tanned soles, Vesta has been a supplier and partner of haute couture and sportswear brands, from lightweight calf and half-calf leather, to heavy leathers made with hind and rump hide, for leatherware and shoes.

The Tuscan tannery Vesta Corporation has presented to its stakeholders a report outlining its current commitment and future objectives, with a view to innovating, safeguarding and fostering high-end leather material processing.

Ever since it was founded in 1966 in Ponte a Egola, the Tuscan hub for the production of leather for vegetable tanned soles, Vesta has been a supplier and partner of haute couture and sportswear brands, from lightweight calf and half-calf leather, to heavy leathers made with hind and rump hide, for leatherware and shoes.

To draft this Report, reference was made to the “Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Reporting Standards” established by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). The information in the balance sheet refers to the year 2022 (from 1 January to 31December 2022). Wherever possible, data for the previous year are included, to allow for a comparison of data over time and to assess the trend of Vesta activities. Sustainability is an objective-driven process. This means that comparing data allows for concretely measuring the company’s progress, as it pursues this accounting process year after year.

The improvement actions already implemented by Vesta involve corporate responsibility from an environmental, social and governance perspective. An example are the improved heating and processing plants (which entails the construction of a new tumbling department based on 4.0 technology). This guarantees significant energy, water and economic savings. Along with numerous corporate certifications, the company has passed the Raw Material Traceability test with a score of EXCELLENT, as well as the Carbon and Water footprint analysis.

As confirmation of its commitment to improving corporate performance levels, Vesta has been upgraded from BRONZE (2020) to GOLD in 2023, as assessed by the Leather Working Group (which measures leather manufacturers’ environmental performance for ecological production and for a systemic management of quality, environmental, safety and ethical factors).

Becoming energy-independent is a major step in the pipeline, involving the installation of a photovoltaic plant. This is complemented by the implementation of a project aimed at totally compensating its CO2 emissions for the year subject to accounting and certification. This neutrality will be achieved through the acquisition of credits deriving from projects certified by the United Nations. For example, with the construction of an important hydro-electric plant to which Vesta is contributing. With regard to production, corporate research is currently focused on developing solutions to reduce water and energy use. It is also implementing circular trends by adopting an increasing number of bio-based products, to guarantee the most sustainable end-of-life and waste management for its products.

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Vesta Corporation

Stahl: New visual brand identity (c) Stahl
03.01.2024

Stahl: New visual brand identity

Stahl, a leader in speciality coatings and treatments for flexible substrates, announces the launch of its new visual brand identity, marking an important step in Stahl's strategic journey.

This transformative initiative marks the next step in Stahl's strategic journey, aligning the company’s visual brand identity with its purpose and strategic direction. In recent years, Stahl has been evolving its positioning and offering to meet the changing needs of its customers and markets and to drive the next phase of its growth. In particular, the rebranding project follows the recent acquisition of Stahl Packaging Coatings (formerly ICP Industrial Solutions Group) as well as the launch of Stahl’s new purpose: Touching lives, for a better world. The purpose encapsulates the company's commitment to making a positive impact on the world, reflecting not only Stahl’s proud heritage, but also its future influence as a leader in speciality coatings and treatments for flexible substrates.

Stahl has also introduced a new colour palette to help visualise and differentiate its activities and its approach to sustainability and other strategic topics.

Stahl, a leader in speciality coatings and treatments for flexible substrates, announces the launch of its new visual brand identity, marking an important step in Stahl's strategic journey.

This transformative initiative marks the next step in Stahl's strategic journey, aligning the company’s visual brand identity with its purpose and strategic direction. In recent years, Stahl has been evolving its positioning and offering to meet the changing needs of its customers and markets and to drive the next phase of its growth. In particular, the rebranding project follows the recent acquisition of Stahl Packaging Coatings (formerly ICP Industrial Solutions Group) as well as the launch of Stahl’s new purpose: Touching lives, for a better world. The purpose encapsulates the company's commitment to making a positive impact on the world, reflecting not only Stahl’s proud heritage, but also its future influence as a leader in speciality coatings and treatments for flexible substrates.

Stahl has also introduced a new colour palette to help visualise and differentiate its activities and its approach to sustainability and other strategic topics.

More information:
Stahl Coatings packaging
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Stahl