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PACKAGING NEWS

Herma earns Gold Rating from Brad Miller joins
Labelink
EcoVadis appointed Brad Miller as its
Labelink USA has

Herma, one of the lead- ness, especially in times of new president, effective
immediately. Miller will
ing manufacturers of preci- global crises and uncertain- succeed Brian Hermann,
sion labeling, has earned a ties. This is the only way to the company’s founder and
gold medal from EcoVadis, ensure the long-term stabil- longtime president.
one of the world’s most ity of companies and gen- Hermann, who started
trusted sustainability rat- eral prosperity.’ Labelink USA with a vision
ings platforms. This marks for creativity, excellence
the company’s first gold Elise Keuler, Herma’s and integrity, is stepping
medal, following two con- sustainability manager, down from his executive
secutive silver medals in added: ‘This is a significant role but remains an integral
previous years. This pres- achievement, and one we part of the Labelink family.
tigious accolade places have worked very hard to ‘Leading Labelink USA
Herma among the top 5 per- Ranks among the top 5% of over 150,000 businesses globally obtain. We’re proud to see (formerly Pro Label) has
cent of over 150,000 com- our efforts recognized in been one of the greatest
panies evaluated by social and ethical perfor- commitment to sustainabil- this way. honors of my life. I’m
EcoVadis worldwide over mance. Herma’s improved ity is having an impact,’ said ‘Our customers continue incredibly proud of every-
the past 12 months. rating underscores the com- Marcus Gablowski, chief to place high value on thing we’ve built together,
EcoVadis is a globally rec- pany’s deepened commit- sustainability officer at and I know Labelink USA is
ognized assessment plat- ment to sustainable Herma. strong EcoVadis ratings, in exceptional hands with
form that provides practices and transparent ‘We believe it is impor- and this recognition rein- Brad. His leadership, pas-
businesses with sustainabil- operations. tant and necessary to forces that sustainable sion, and vision will guide
ity ratings, evaluating them ‘The gold medal under- uphold the indisputable action is still recognized the company into an excit-
based on environmental, scores that our ongoing value of sustainable busi- and acknowledged.’ ing new chapter.’
INX International buys Servicom Cyngient donates

and Galaxy Inks & Coatings materials to Uni

INX International Ink Co. Cyngient has donated
has successfully acquired materials and expertise to
Servicom New Zealand Illinois State University
Limited and entered into a (ISU), which participates in
definitive agreement to The Phoenix Challenge. This
acquire Galaxy Inks & annual competition chal-
Coatings Australia. Subject lenges graphic arts students
to customary closing condi- to develop and present real-
tions, that transaction is world flexo-based packaging.
expected to close by the end ISU’s graphic arts program Materials to Illinois State Uni
of this month. Servicom New has been boosted as students tise. Company experts
Zealand has built a strong The company enhances its presence in New Zealand and Australia and faculty utilize a complete deliver educational presenta-
reputation as an innovative Sydney, is the exclusive dis- INX’s market presence and set of printing materials to tions covering flexographic
provider and the sole distrib- tributor of INX products in capabilities in Australia and elevate the overall curricu- printing challenges related to
utor of INX products in New Australia. Galaxy provides New Zealand,’ said Blair lum and its Phoenix inks, adhesives, coatings and
Zealand. The company sup- premium packaging inks, Challenge entry. Cyngient is primers. Students then take
plies high-performance inks advanced inkjet products for Welch, INX managing direc- providing ISU its premium the content and techniques
for sheet-fed offset, UV, heat- digital printing, and a full tor for Australia and New UV flexo ink set, as well as they are learning and put
set, and two-piece and three- suite of inks and coatings ser- Zealand. ‘With Servicom specialty embellishments them to the test on the press.
piece metal decorating, along vices, including color match- now fully integrated and and print effect coatings such The ISU program has
with a comprehensive range ing, supply chain Galaxy soon to follow, INX is as functional coatings, Invisi- installed a Mark Andy Digital
of aqueous, UV and metal management systems and positioned to streamline Glow, glow-in-dark technol- Pro 3 hybrid press, among
decorating coatings. technical troubleshooting. operations, enhance cus- ogy and more. other equipment. It plans to
Galaxy Inks & Coatings ‘These acquisitions repre- tomer support and accelerate In addition to inks and continue supporting the edu-
Australia, founded in 1994 by sent a significant milestone growth throughout the coatings, Cyngient also cation of the industry’s future
Paul Hidajat and based in in our strategy to enhance region.’ donates its insight and exper- workforce.
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