December 2020

NUREMBERG, Germany, Dec. 14, 2020 (Press Release) -FACHPACK, the trade fair for packaging, processes and technologies, will take place in line with its regular schedule from 28 to 30 September 2021. The odds are good that it will opens its doors at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg as an on-site event. The experience of 2020 has shown that Covid-19 case numbers are lower in summer. And hope is growing that by that time, vaccination strategies will be starting to have an impact. The organisers have already ensured that will be enough space by adding another two exhibition halls.

ST. PAUL, MN, Dec. 15, 2020 (Press Release) -We are happy to announce that EcoShield Recyclable Paper and Linerboard is now available from Cortec’s European subsidiary, EcoCortec plant. A recyclable, repulpable, USDA Certified Biobased Product, EcoShield Barrier Paper is the latest environmentally safe alternative to polyethylene and wax papers with comparable water vapor barrier properties. Of special note for Europe is that it has recently passed recyclability testing per EU Standards (UNI 11743:2019 and the System of Evaluation Aticelca 501:2019).

MENASHA, WI, Dec. 15, 2020 (Press Release) -Dura-Fibre, a Menasha-based paperboard manufacturer, has been selected to provide specialty laminated paperboard sleeves and inserts for some of the US novel coronavirus vaccines during shipment.               

The company's multi-ply laminated and die-cut sleeve is a part of a sophisticated packaging and cold chain distribution system aimed at providing critical temperature control for shipping the vaccines. The rigid paperboard component, made in the Menasha facility, is also entirely recyclable.

ESSEN, Germany, Dec. 15, 2020 (Press Release) -The Supervisory Board of Brenntag AG, the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, appointed Ewout van Jarwaarde as new Member of the Board of Management and Chief Transformation Officer (CTO). The 37-year-old Dutchman will take over the newly created position as CTO as of January 1, 2021 and will be responsible for the execution of the company’s global transformation program “Project Brenntag”. Project Brenntag aims to further expand the company´s leading market position and drive sustainable organic earnings growth.

BRUSSELS, Dec. 10, 2020 (Press Release) -CLECAT, the European Association of Freight Forwarders, Logistics Service Providers and Customs Agents, welcomes the pragmatic approach and policy directions, outlined in the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy for Europe, published yesterday by the European Commission. The strategy recognises the important role of freight transport and mobility, which will only continue to increase, in ensuring a switch towards a sustainable, smart and resilient mobility system of the future.

Avoiding forced modal shift policies