All4Labels and Actega partner for the further development of a unique and more sustainable decoration technology
All4Labels to exclusively use the technology in Europe for the next decade
Long-standing business partners All4Labels Global Packaging Group and Actega share the same commitment towards sustainability and the common goal to revolutionize the labeling industry with an innovative “no label look” solution. The agreement aims at the joint further development and the exclusive use of the SigniteTM technology developed by ACTEGA by All4Labels in the European market. SigniteTM is a unique decoration technology that significantly reduces waste by eliminating printing substrates. It offers improved design flexibility, and ultimately enables improved reuse and recycling.
Paloma Alonso, All4Labels CEO, says: “We promote continuous and sustainable investment in research and development across the board to provide our customers with comprehensive support, guide the development of labels and promote sustainable decisions. Our partnership with Actega is heading in exactly this direction: this innovative technology will open huge opportunities, even for markets that do not use labels today. This breakthrough solution not only significantly reduces waste and improves recyclability and reuse, but also offers tremendous design flexibility for brand owners. This technology will let brand owner reduce their net greenhouse emissions compared to traditional printing and move closer to achieving the Fit for 55 EU’s target.”
Thorsten Kröller, President Division Actega, highlights: “We see All4Labels as the ideal and strong partner to further develop this innovative technology and bring it first to the European market. All4Labels will help brand owners achieve their sustainability targets as well as achieve unique aesthetics for premium labeling. I am convinced that the agreement will have a huge impact on the transformation of the industry in alignment with the vision of our sustainability roadmap at Actega.”
In the picture, from the left: Günther Weymans, All4Labels COO, Chen Yan, All4Labels Head of Global Operation Technology, Paloma Alonso, All4Labels CEO, Thorsten Kröller, President Division Actega
About Actega
ACTEGA is a division of the internationally operating specialty chemicals group ALTANA. With production facilities in Europe, North and South America and China, ACTEGA develops, produces and distributes specialty coatings, inks, adhesives and sealing compounds with a focus on the packaging industry. Following the motto “Packed with Expertise”, ACTEGA does not only offer technically sophisticated product solutions, but also meets the high safety standards of the food, beverages, pharmaceutical and toy industries. Whether for flexible and metal packaging, folding cartons or labels, products by ACTEGA provide packaging with a high-quality appearance and innovative functionalities. With a strong focus on innovation, ACTEGA also invests heavily in the development of new technologies that could change the packaging industry.
About Signite™
Signite enables brands to achieve more from their product decorations. Through a unique printing process, Signite decorations produce significantly lower waste than traditional pressure sensitive labeling, with improved design flexibility than direct-to-container screen printing. All while improving recyclability and reuse capabilities.