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At Taghleef Industries, we are operating to minimize

waste. One technique we use to attain material yields

greater than 99% is to take advantage of the inherent

recyclability of the polypropylene film we manufacture.

Films which would otherwise go to waste, are

reprocessed into new packaging films in four steps.

1. Film waste is chopped into small flakes. This is an

important first step as the film can start in the recycle

process in different forms such as in a roll, in sheets,

or in a chaotic pile.

2. Flakes are subjected to heat and pressure which

convert them from a solid state into a molten, fluid

state. Sufficient heat and pressure are applied

until all the flakes are transformed into the

molten, semi-fluid state.

3. Once the recycled material is molten,

pressure is applied to extrude the material

through an orifice while it is simultaneously

cooled to convert the molten state back

to a solid state. The extrusion through

the orifice, combined with cooling and

mechanical cutting, converts the material

into plastic pellets.

4. The plastic pellets can be reintroduced into

the film manufacturing

process or into other

plastic manufacturing

processes such

as injection

molding.

Ti believes in closing the loop and operating to minimize

waste by recycling through repelletization. In fact, the

cover of this issue of Ti News features Ti metallized film

during the internal recycle process.

To learn more about Taghleef’s internal recycling

programs and our films made with repelletized content,

contact your Ti representative or reach out to us on social

media.

3 Recycling through Repelletization

4 Derprosa™ Antimicrobial Films

5 Ti’s Universal Top Coat

6 Nestlé Australia’s Project KitKat

8 Dynamic Cycle Institute

8 Ti Trees

9 EXTENDO® XTMH

9 EXTENDO® XZMX

10 NATIVIA® for Frozen Food

10 I-IML Solutions in China

11 Partnerships: Litoplas & Polyrec

12 Technical Focus

14 Celebrating 15 Years

15 Microplast-Coldeplast

15 SynDECOR® for Ceiling Surfaces

16 SHAPE360® TDS

17 Employee Appreciation

18 South African Plastics Pact

19 Growth in North Africa

20 Reducing Food Waste

21 Legislation for Circular Economy

22 Sustainability in Colombia

23 Events

23 About the Cover

Cover:Derprosa™ Silver Luminescence

Editorial:Taghleef Marketing and Communication Group

Design & Layout:PierceWilliamson.com, USA

Print:Gráficas Aeroprint, Spain

CONTENTS

Sincerely,Dr. Detlef SchuhmannCEO Ti Group

Dear Reader:

In this edition of Ti News, “Closing the Loop,” we are emphasizing

Taghleef’s efforts to lead in care for the environment. As a manufacturer of films,

we know our products are inherently recyclable, repro-

cessable, reformable, and reusable. The basic and fundamental recyclability of the materials we use—polypropylene, polyethylene, and polyesters—has allowed us to operate each of our manufacturing sites with the goal of zero material waste.

Beyond this responsibility as a manufacturer, and from the first days of Taghleef’s existence, we have promoted thoughtful end-of-life scenarios for our materials and those of our industry partners. We promote these scenarios because we know that through thoughtful design and careful collection after use, packaging retains its value.

One year ago, Taghleef launched Dynamic Cycle™ to show this value, promote thoughtful use of materials, and educate on careful collection of packaging after use. Dynamic Cycle encompasses Ti’s services, product portfolio, corporate goals, and commitments related to sustainability. And while I reaffirm our dedication to Dynamic Cycle,

it is important to emphasize that care for the environment is not new to us—it is core to who we are.

Already in 2016, a Taghleef collaboration to wrap Mars Snickers bars using NATIVIA® films won the Global Bioplastics Award. And just this year, another candy bar collaboration, Project KitKat, resulted in a first for Nestlé Australia: a soft plastic wrapper made with 30% post-consumer recycled polypropylene. The realization of these achievements was made possible by a continuous interest in eco-friendly solutions and a decades-long investment in bio-based films.

We continue in our sustainability efforts and now collect them under the umbrella of Dynamic Cycle. In this edition of Ti News, you will read about these efforts in all four pillars of Dynamic Cycle: Commitment, Corporate Goals, Solutions, and Services. We hope you will be inspired as you learn about these programs—such as the reuse of our packing materials in Colombia and our reDESIGN™ options for flexible packaging to replace alu-foil—and we encourage you to contact us, discuss with us, and work with us.

Innovating together for a better environment for future generations is what we do. I invite you to join us.

Minimizing WasteRecycling through repelletization

The pellets are reintroduced into the �lm manufacturing

process or into other processes such

as injection molding

Pressure is applied to extrude

the molten material while it is simul-

taneously cooled & then mechanically

cut into plastic pellets

Flakes are subjected to heat

& pressure which convert them

from a solid state into

a molten, �uid state

Film waste is chopped into

small �akes

Left: Recycled BOPP pelletsRight: BOPP flakes

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Ti’s Universal Top Coatfor facestock films

Derprosa™ Antimicrobial FilmsProven effective against coronavirusWell before the pandemic began, Taghleef Industries

offered a solution for protection against bacteria with

their Derprosa™ Bacterstop lamination films which

eliminate more than 99% of bacteria that come into

contact with the film surface. Bacterstop films are

groundbreaking as their antibacterial properties are

not simply the result of a coating; instead, they are built

into the film itself. This makes them uniquely suited to

applications in food service, travel, and the medical field,

as well as in schools, childcare, and personal care product

packaging.

In 2020, Taghleef Industries set out to verify Bacterstop’s

effectiveness for viruses by testing it against different

types of coronavirus. The laminating film was first

tested with the feline coronavirus due to availability and

capabilities of independent specialized laboratories.

Once the option was available, the film was tested with

the human coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In both

trials—feline and human coronavirus—

the performance of Derprosa films

proved outstanding.

Test results showed that

after 24 hours, Derprosa

Antimicrobial—the

new designation for

Bacterstop—inhibits

proliferation and

neutralizes the

survival of bacteria

(99% effective)

and viruses (84%

effective) on its surface

area compared to a

laminating film without

Derprosa’s antimicrobial

agent. This agent has been

specifically tested by independent

laboratories against the Methicillin-

resistant bacteria Staphylococcus

Aureus (MRSA), Escherichia Coli (E-Coli),

the feline coronavirus (FCoV), and human

coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).

Derprosa Gloss Antimicrobial and Derprosa Matte

Antimicrobial films are the superior choice to ensure

print integrity, to provide a glossy or matte finish, and

most importantly to protect those who come in contact

with editorial, packaging, or commercial communication

pieces in paper support.

These films provide the same properties, machinability,

and technical performance as other traditional films,

including wet, thermal, and thermal digital lamination

versions. This antimicrobial technology is available in

other Taghleef Industries’ film ranges, label applications,

and flexible packaging. They are also approved for food

contact (certified in Europe). The antimicrobial effect is

long-lasting, odorless, and totally safe.

Derprosa Antimicrobial is, without a doubt, a cross-

cutting and versatile solution in multiple applications

that puts into practice one of the main advantages

of Taghleef Industries: its ability to offer

its most valuable innovations across

different industries for the benefit

of consumers, brands, and

society as a whole.

Find out more about

Derprosa Antimicrobial

at www.derprosa.com/

antimicrobial.

The top priority of label printers

and converters is to provide their

customers with the highest quality

labeling and printing solutions. With

rapidly changing print technologies

and markets, choosing the correct

facestock is becoming more

challenging. One such challenge

is the move to more recyclable

packaging. Brands are accelerating

commitments to sustainability

and are redesigning packaging and

labels in response to tightened

regulatory measures issued by

governments to reduce plastic

waste. Ti’s PSL label facestocks are

designed to meet these challenges.

Ti’s universal top coat, which is

printable with the widest variety of

print technologies, supports the

trend towards the use of multiple

print technologies (digital and

conventional) in one pass. This

enables the personalization and

customization that are demanded

by consumers. This is unique.

While competitors typically have

to offer multiple top coat and

primer combinations for different

applications and on different

films, Ti’s top coat is used on all its

facestock films. This means that

customers can move from clear to

white to voided to metallized films

while being assured of the high

printability and print quality they

expect of Ti products.

Also unique is Ti’s patented

adhesive side technology offered

on its voided core white films. This

technology delivers a superior

integrated functional barrier for

industrial labeling applications

that require barriers to oils and

stains. On top of this, its high

energy surface provides excellent

PSA bonding to the facestock—all

in a single side, top coated film

structure!

On the environmental front,

Ti’s label facestocks have been

designed with both sustainability

and recyclability in mind. Ti’s

facestocks—both top coated and

treated—are readily recyclable in

polyolefin streams. The reLIFE™

branded facestocks containing

mechanical post-consumer recycle

content and chemically recycled

content as well as bio-based BOPP

films are available in Europe today.

Ti Italy and Spain operations are

proudly ISCC PLUS certified, and

soon plants in North America

and Oman will also be ISCC PLUS

certified. In order to maintain

the chain of custody, companies

wanting to buy or sell facestock

films made with recycled materials

must also be ISCC PLUS certified.

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Nestlé Australia’s Project KitKatWrapper made with recycled content

Consistent with the global drive towards

circularity in managing flexible packaging waste, the

targets set by large FMCG companies apply to the

Australian market, creating an ever-increasing appetite

for post-consumer recycled polypropylene which is

suitable for transformation back into food packaging. In

2018, the Australian 2025 National Packaging Targets

were established which are consistent with those in other

jurisdictions.

• 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging

• 70% of plastic packaging recycled or composted

• 50% of average recycled content included in packaging

(revised from 30% in 2020)

• Phase out of problematic and unnecessary single-use

plastics packaging

“Soft plastics” is a term that has been colloquially

applied in Australia to post-consumer waste from flexible

packaging and labels. The soft plastics segment in

Australia is not a mature or large-scale system in terms of

collection, subsequent reprocessing, or recycling.

Nestlé Oceania’s desire and commitment for recycled

flexible packaging came together recently with

KitKat—one of the most iconic and widely recognised

confectionery lines in the world—in an undertaking titled

by the participants as “Project KitKat.”

Project KitKat was a collaborative partnership formed

and facilitated by Nestlé Oceania in which a normally

linear supply chain was altered and enhanced.

The purpose of this partnership was to trial a truly

circular value chain approach to flexible plastic

waste: “soft plastics” recycling! The primary aim

was to confirm proof of concept through the

manufacturing of a food grade wrapper from

post-consumer recycled polypropylene,

wholly using systems and technology

within the country.

In keeping with its Dynamic Cycle™

philosophies, Taghleef Industries was

a committed and active member of

this partnership. See all the partners and their

contributions to the KitKat Project below.

CurbCycle: undertook a curbside collection trial

REDcycle:

initiated a consumer return-to-store collection

iQ Renew: received and sorted the collected soft plastics and created processed engineered feedstock

Licella:

converted the plastic to synthetic oil using their Australian-developed Cat-HTR™ advanced recycling technology

Viva Energy Australia: refined the synthetic oil

LyondellBasell: made food grade polypropylene

Taghleef Industries: manufactured the metalized film ZSA28

Amcor: printed and converted the film to create the wrapper

Nestlé: wrapped the KitKat bars, keeping them fresh and safe to eat

Left Top : Adam Stewart, Margaret Stuart Head of Corporate Affairs Nestlé Oceania, Elie Jarrous, Tanya Barden CEO Australian Food & Grocery Council, Jacky Nordsvan Head of Packaging Nestlé Oceania.

Middle: Lectern: Chris O’Donnell General Manager Confectionery Nestlé Oceania; Panel: Danial Gallagher CEO iQ Renew, Dr Len Humphreys CEO Licella, Mitchell Killeen Managing Director LyondellBasell Australia, Simon Roy Vice President & General Manager Amcor Flexibles ANZ, Tanya Barden CEO Australian Food & Grocery Council, Margaret Stuart Head of Corporate Affairs Nestlé Oceania.

Bottom: Elie Jarrous COO Taghleef AP, Adam Stewart R&D Manager Taghleef AP

Right: Sandra Martinez CEO, Nestlé Oceania, The Hon Trevor Evans MP Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction & Environmental Management, Jacky Nordsvan Head of Packaging Nestlé Oceania.

Each member of the partnership applied the principles of

the ISCC PLUS certification, accurately determining the

mass balance applicable to its process.

The culmination of the project was an event titled

“The Wrap on Soft Plastics” which took place in

Sydney on the 19th of March. Sandra Martinez, CEO

of Nestlé Oceania, hosted the event and presented

the trial KitKat plastic wrappers made with 30% post-

consumer recycled polypropylene.

For the Taghleef representatives in attendance, this was

an opportunity to meet with other key stakeholders who

share a vision for the creation of a commercial scale

post-consumer recycled polypropylene feedstock stream

within Australia. There is currently no commercially active

pathway or domestic source for chemically recycled

polypropylene in that market. Project KitKat and “The

Wrap on Soft Plastics” event represent important steps

designed to act as springboards towards closing this gap.

An important subsequent activity has been the initiation

of a feasibility study into the technical, economic, and

environmental benefits of an enclosed advanced recycling

industry within Australia. This study is designed to quantify

the commercial viability of such an industry, along with

the current infrastructure and governmental policy gaps

and necessary investments. The scope of this study also

includes the identification and shortlisting of potential

sites for Australia’s first advanced recycling facility.

The Taghleef team is proud and privileged to be part of

Project KitKat.

Scan the QR code to watch

“The Wrap on Soft Plastics”

event recording or go to:

https://tinyurl.com/4y9xsj2d

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Dynamic Cycle InstitutereDESIGN™ webinar series kicks off

EXTENDO® XZMX Sustainable alternative to AluFoil & MET PET

The 2021 Dynamic Cycle Institute

webinar series is all about

reDESIGN™, Taghleef’s tailor-

fit service that facilitates the

switch from traditional materials

to innovative and sustainable

solutions. Ti carefully assesses

the needs of its customers and

collaborates with them so that

together, they can redesign the

packaging that is most suitable for

their needs.

The reDESIGN webinar series kicked

off in April with Licella Holdings,

another committed organization

that helped develop a prototype

for Nestle’s KitKat wrapper made

with recycled soft plastics, the

first of its kind in Australia.

Mr. Steve Rogers, Head of

Commercialization for Licella

Holdings, talked about advanced

recycling and the collaboration

behind the successful KitKat

Project.

The Dynamic Cycle Institute,

together with its partners

and other industry experts,

will be tackling the importance of

switching to sustainable solutions

through new technologies and

systems that will drive the industry

towards a more circular economy.

Aluminum foil laminated to plastic

and metallized PET are often used in

multi-material packages as barrier

layers to prevent food degradation

due to either exposure to or

contamination from the external

environment. Such a combination

of different materials in the same

structure is no longer acceptable as

it makes recycling difficult or even

impossible at the end of life.

The packaging world is moving

towards material reduction, both in

quantity and in variety. Packaging

redesign using monomaterial

structures also opens access to

recyclable solutions in line with

circular economy principles.

As a perfect alternative to aluminum

foil and metalized PET, Taghleef

presents EXTENDO® XZMX. XZMX

not only provides an excellent

barrier against oxygen, light, and

moisture, but it also ensures

superior preservation of flavor and

aroma. Moreover, it offers effective

protection against mineral oils as

proven by Fraunhofer Institute IVV.

EXTENDO XZMX, combined with

other PP films, offers outstanding

protection and meets sustainability

requirements. It is the best choice

to reDESIGN™ packaging for typical

applications such as coffee, bakery,

chocolate, snacks, dry products, pet

food, and more.

Innovative reDESIGN™ solution EXTENDO® XTMH for meat packaging

Top: Monica Battistella, Ti Product Manager and Sustainability Advisor Bottom Left to Right: Adam Stewart, Ti R&D Manager APAC and Steve Rogers, Head of Commercialization – Licella

Taghleef Industries, in collaboration with its partners,

has developed a new solution for meat packaging as a

replacement for the traditional multi-material structure

made of different components, including a rigid tray.

The new packaging solution simplifies and lightens the

original structure and actively supports the transition

towards the Circular Economy thanks to a mono-material

design that is compatible with existing polyolefin

recycling streams.

In line with efforts to promote and achieve climate

neutrality, the collaboration was designed to develop

innovative laminate structures of Ti’s EXTENDO® High

Barrier Films with high performance sealing web. This

package saves up to 60% of plastic material compared

to the traditional structure and provides a mono-

material solution that is recyclable at the end of life.

Meat products are oxygen-sensitive foods that require a

modified atmosphere to maintain quality and extend

shelf life. With this unique solution, EXTENDO High

Barrier Films provide an adequate barrier against

oxygen while the sealant web offers outstanding sealing

properties to preserve the hermeticity of the final

package.

This packaging solution is a perfect reDESIGN™—a

revolutionary concept for an innovative and lightweight

alternative to meat packaging.

Taghleef Gives Life to Ti Trees#TogetherWeCare about our planetTaghleef Industries honored Earth Day 2021 by planting

1,500 trees in various areas around the world. As part

of Dynamic Cycle™, this Ti Trees initiative is designed to

engage employees and customers across all regions and

is symbolically dedicated to future generations.

The project was developed with Treedom, an online

platform that allows consumers and corporations to

plant trees remotely and follow their stories over time.

Treedom finances small agroforestry projects around

the world by helping thousands of farmers to plant new

trees, promoting food autonomy, income opportunities,

and sustainable ecosystems.

Each tree planted through the Ti Trees initiative is

estimated to absorb up to 200kg of CO2 from the

atmosphere in the next ten years, contributing

to the improvement of air quality, the

prevention of soil erosion, the

promotion of biodiversity, and climate regulation for

the entire planet. Throughout their lifecycles, these

trees will be photographed and geolocated by Treedom,

making it possible for them to be monitored from

anywhere in the world.

Taghleef is committed to extending Ti Trees to its

customers and partners by planting trees for reDESIGN™

projects—whether in packaging, labelling, graphic arts,

or other technical applications—in which traditional

film structures are replaced by more sustainable and

recyclable film solutions.

With the Ti Trees initiative, Taghleef is making

a positive contribution toward protecting the

environment through reforestation

and supporting local

communities.

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NATIVIA® Bio-BasedAlternative for frozen food applications

I-IML Solutions in ChinaResponse to global need for sustainability

The frozen food market segment has seen significant

growth in demand, especially in the last year,

emphasizing the need for more sustainable packaging

materials suitable for these applications.

NATIVIA® films represent the perfect bio-based

alternative to traditional frozen food packaging,

guaranteeing the mechanical and seal strength

performance and functionality which are required

for applications in which NATIVIA films have been

proven fit for use.

In addition, NATIVIA films are industrially compostable

according to the European standard EN 13432. NATIVIA

films are especially beneficial for packaging solutions

that can get highly contaminated by food—such as

frozen food bags or wraps—because they help divert

food waste into the organic recycling stream without

introducing contaminants.

Many customers have successfully made the switch

from conventional plastics to NATIVIA in frozen food

packaging. Impressive reDESIGN™ stories include

lidding for ice cream trays, ice cream flow packs, and

frozen fruit bags.

The growing

demand for

sustainable

packaging

solutions

has resulted

in bans on single-

use plastic bags, reduction of

packaging weight, and construction

of or improvements for wastage

collection infrastructure. Europe

has continued to see advancements

in policies and pledges, and Asia

has also recognized the importance

and need for more environmentally-

friendly solutions. China is one of

its biggest markets.

With its commitment to responding

to global market needs, Ti partici-

pated in a reputable plastics virtual

forum in China titled “Global Going

to Local: Leads and Trends of Rigid

Plastic Packaging.” Experts from

other industries were also present

during the webinar.

Taghleef’s Jeremy Zhong, Senior

Project Manager for China,

presented on packaging trends

in the market, Ti’s view on

sustainability for the I-IML segment,

and its innovative solutions for In-

Mold applications. Taghleef’s global

sustainability initiative, Dynamic

Cycle™, was also introduced along

with its portfolio of films made with

recycled content: reLIFE™.

Partnershipsfor a sustainable future

Taghleef’s Jeremy Zhong, Senior Project Manager for China

Seven years ago, Litoplas established their own recycling

operation, Polyrec, with the goals of optimizing eco-

design capabilities for flexible packaging, understanding

the complexities of the process, and ultimately improving

the design of sustainable products.

At first, Polyrec ran the recycling operations for Litoplas’s

internal waste; then, more complex and even external

materials were sourced for recycling. Most recently,

Polyrec has expanded its recycling operations to manage

PCR and PIR with higher contamination levels in a new

facility located in Barranquilla, Colombia with more than

9000 tons per year of capacity.

For several years, Polyrec researched and identified

different materials that would better support recycling

operations; this is when the possibility of creating a

partnership with Taghleef Industries took shape. The

aim of this partnership was to collect and use Polyrec’s

industrial waste alongside Taghleef’s—which contains

neither ink nor adhesives—thus increasing both the

quantity and quality of recyclable plastics.

Other Polyrec partnerships have contributed to the

circular economy. For example, Polyrec collaborated with

PepsiCo to create the BOOMERANG Project, an initiative

to use PIR plastic boxes instead of cardboard boxes to

promote a closed-loop cycle in PepsiCo’s distribution

system. The PIR materials go through a rigorous process

of filtration and disinfection to create the reusable and

returnable plastic boxes that can be recycled again.

This project has not only reduced the company’s

environmental footprint but has also improved the

supply chain since the boxes can be used up to 500

times.

Collaboration among companies is fundamental not only

to achieve cost-effective benefits but also to establish

partnerships that lead to long-term productivity and

positive environmental impact.

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The Contact Angle MethodSurfaces science for better designSome plastic materials such as polypropylene and

polyethylene have low surface energy, requiring surface

modifications that allow inks, adhesives, and polymers

to wet out the surface and adhere to it. This surface

treatment—whether made by a corona discharge, a

flame, or a high energy plasma—seeks to activate the

surface in order to perform well in subsequent printing,

laminating, and coating processes. These treatment

processes increase the surface free energy (SFE),

improving wettability and adherence.

A common method used to determine SFE is the use

of inks with a known surface tension (SFT). When

wetting occurs, the SFE of the films is considered to

have the same value of the SFT of the ink. Unfortunately,

this method does not provide information on the value of

the different components of the SFE.

It has been demonstrated that only an analysis of the

polar and dispersive components of the surface free

energy provides a wider picture of the wetting process.

The measurement of SFE by contact angle provides

the value for each of these components. This allows for a

better understanding of the surface and therefore better

designed surfaces.

With the above-mentioned surface treatment, the

dispersive component of the materials’ SFE remains

the same while an increase is seen in that of its polar

component.

CONTACT ANGLE METHOD

To determine the contact angle, the following

elements are required:

Technical Focus

This method consists of dosing a minimum of three

drops of at least two different liquids of known surface

tension (one polar and one dispersive) on the flat

surface of the sample to be evaluated. For each drop,

the contact angle is measured using the optical system

and the monitor. From the averaged contact angles of

each liquid, its surface tensions are calculated, and the

polar and dispersive fractions are then known.

The table (right) illustrates some of the most common

liquids used in contact angle tests.

It has been determined that a contact angle between

0° and 90° is characteristic of wettable, hydrophilic

surfaces, while angles between 90° and 180°

correspond to non-wettable, hydrophobic surfaces

which repel liquids. The higher the wetting, the smaller

the contact angle. See diagrams below right.

Young’s equation is used to define the relationship

between the contact angle (θ) and the surface energy

of the solid as follows:

σs = σls + σl cos θIn this equation, σs indicates the SFE of the solid, σl

indicates the SFT of the liquid, and σls the interfacial

tension between liquid and solid. The surface energy

will then be the sum of the dispersive component plus

the polar component.

σ = σd + σp The advantages of using the contact angle method over

the standard ink method for R&D are as follows:

1. This method measures a greater range of surface

energy.

2. There is more information about the interfacial

contact between the liquid and the solid.

3. Surface tension of the inks change over time due to

volatilization of some of their components.

With the measurement of surface energy by contact

angle, it is possible to determine the polar component

of the treated surfaces. By studying these process

parameters, Ti engineers films with added value for

metal adhesion, ink compatibility, and lamination

bonds.

Liquid mN/m mN/m mN/m

Surface Dispersive Polar tension component component

Water 72.8 21.8 51.0

Di-iodomethane 50.8 50.8 0

Ethylene glycol 47.7 30.9 16.8

Glycerol 63.4 37.0 26.4

Hexadecane 27.6 27.6 0

LIGHT SOURCE

OPTICALSYSTEM

SAMPLEHOLDER

DISPLAYMONITOR

MICRO-GRADUATED

SYRINGE

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Looking Up SynDECOR® for Ceiling SurfacesCleanable surfaces in homes and commercial spaces

are in demand now more than ever, and Ti’s SynDECOR®

BOPP film helps customers design products with that

in mind. While flooring and walls are often highlighted,

ceilings shouldn’t be overlooked. In addition to

aesthetics, factors such as indoor air quality, mold,

mildew, cleanability, and sustainability are important

considerations in choosing surfaces solutions. SynDECOR

enables customers to create ceiling systems that achieve

these design and performance objectives.

Embassy Ceilings Inc offers a coffered suspended ceiling

system that’s sleek and timeless in its design and easy to

install. The innovative ceiling tiles are made from Medium

Density Fiberboard (MDF) that is flat laminated and

profile wrapped with Interprint’s Premeer® decorative

overlay which is printed on SynDECOR polypropylene

film. According to Alexis Boulanger, CEO and owner of

Embassy Ceilings, “White Premeer on ceiling tiles is

appreciated by customers because of its nice appearance,

easy installation, easy cleaning, and moisture resistance.”

Based in Quebec, Embassy Ceilings supplies the

Canadian market through major DIY outlets such as

Home Depot and Lowes with plans to expand into the U.S.

market.

In addition to wood

lamination, SynDECOR is suitable for lamination

to gypsum board and other substrates, so it’s a more

sustainable alternative to films such as PVC that are often

used on ceilings and other laminated surfaces. Lamination

on gypsum board is easily performed with water based

PVAc adhesive through standard laminating lines like

Barberan, Black Bros, and Düspohl. And the ceilings don’t

have to be white as SynDECOR is engineered for printing

wood grains and other designs, just as Interprint does for

markets including cabinets and furniture.

Laminated surfaces made with SynDECOR are ideal for

residential spaces as well as offices and other commercial

spaces that require moisture resistance and frequent or

harsh cleaning such as restaurants, healthcare facilities,

and cleanroom environments.

Microplast-Coldeplast Actions that help the environmentColombian converter Microplast-

Coldeplast has been an important

strategic ally of Taghleef Industries

for over three decades, committed

to the continuous search for

sustainable and environmentally-

friendly solutions. They have

reduced packaging thickness up

to 17% as well as transitioned

to mono-materials and lighter

structures for diverse applications

for national and international brand

owners.

In addition to creating more

sustainable packaging, the

companies implemented a plan to

eliminate or reduce unnecessary

packing materials. For the last ten

years, they have operated a program

to reuse these materials, generating

positive impacts throughout

the supply chain. Pallets, plastic

cores, and wooden end boards

are returned from Microplast-

Coldeplast to Taghleef’s plant in

Cartagena and undergo evaluation.

Packing materials in good condition

are then used again to get products

to customers around the world.

Caring for the environment,

Microplast-Coldeplast has been a

certified Carbon Neutral Company

since 2014 thanks to the protection

and conservation of a natural forest

in El Retiro, Colombia with the

capacity to offset the equivalent CO2

greenhouse gas emissions of their

plants.

Celebrating 15 YearsTogether we Innovate™

In April 2021, Taghleef celebrated 15

years of growing, integrating, and

creating a culture of its own.

In the last 15 years, Ti has expanded

through strategic thinking, focused

investment, and integration of eight

companies around the world. To

date, Ti has reached an installed

capacity of approximately 500

kilotons, and the company’s global

reach has continued to increase

to six continents, 120 countries, 11

manufacturing plants, six research

centers, seven major distribution

centers, and more than 2,900

employees.

The company’s achievements over

the past 15 years provide Ti with the

experience and motivation to push

forward and accomplish even more.

Ti’s desire to serve its customers

and communities along with its

resources and global presence

allows the company to provide

solutions and films of the highest

quality.

In honor of this significant

achievement, each Ti site around

the world—from the deserts

of Dubai to the beaches of

Cartagena—celebrated the

anniversary in its own unique way

to honor Taghleef’s history and

achievements. Giveaways were

organized, facilities and sites were

decorated, and the company’s story

was told through a new corporate

video. See it on Ti’s YouTube channel.

With pride and thankfulness for the

last 15 years, Ti looks to the future

with excitement and anticipation.

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SHAPE360® TDSFloatable & recyclable shrink sleeve labelsShrink sleeve labels have always

been a fantastic way to incorporate

360-degree graphics on product

packaging using labels that can

be shrunk to fit a variety of unique

container shapes. Found on many

beverage bottles, food containers,

and household products, shrink

sleeve labels enhance product

differentiation and branding. It is no

surprise that shrink sleeves are still

the fastest growing labels segment.

With circular economy initiatives

driving the redesign of product

packaging for end of life, some

containers with shrink sleeve

labels have presented a challenge

for recyclers. Today, most TD

shrink sleeve labels are made

from PVC and PETG films. These

label materials make recycling

PET bottles impossible in sink-

float separation tanks as all the

container and label materials sink

together into the same stream,

contaminating the desired recycled

PET flake. As a result, brand

owners and the label industry are

seeking alternatives that provide

the package decoration they desire

as well as a responsible recycling

option.

Ti’s response to this challenge

is the new SHAPE360® TDS-50

shrink film. TDS-50 is a floatable

polyolefin film with 65% TD shrink

capability. Polyolefin is the standard

film material for many other label

types used on PET, HDPE, and

PP containers. As the recycling

infrastructure is already designed

for these floatable labels, polyolefin

shrink sleeves are the obvious

choice for dropping into the existing

container recycling process. With

anti-bleed inks used on the labels

that allow the ink to stay on the

label through the recycle washing

stages, the ink does not create a

wastewater stream or contaminate

the recycled flake. The absence of

adhesives for sleeve labels

simplifies recycling as well. And for

the HDPE and PP containers often

used for household products and

food containers, TDS-50 enables

an all-polyolefin package in which

the container and label can be

recovered in the same recycle

stream.

SHAPE360 TD shrink film provides

the shrink performance, superior

print quality, excellent film clarity,

high gloss, and scuff resistance

required for stunning product

packaging. This floatable film

enables sustainable packaging

designed for recycling without

sacrificing performance or

functionality.

Sustainability StrategiesMeeting objectives in ColombiaColombia’s strategy to reduce waste materials includes

creating public awareness about single-use plastics

and implementing new policies. Improved guidelines for

sorting post-consumer waste at source and changes in

packaging design are expected to contribute significantly

to sustainability.

In efforts to reduce packaging waste, Colombia passed

Resolution 1407 in 2018. This resolution calls for

companies to submit well-defined projects that reduce

waste including plastics, paper, cardboard, metal, and

glass. The goal is to collect plastic waste to keep it from

entering landfills. Companies including food producers

and packaging converters are required to collect a volume

of waste that is equivalent to a percentage of their annual

sales which will grow year over year. This requirement is

generating alternatives for collecting hundreds of tons of

waste and redirecting the waste to recycling companies

dedicated to handling post-consumer materials.

Some Colombian companies are meeting the government

objectives with better packaging designs. Redesigning

existing packaging structures can mean reducing the

thickness of layers, eliminating layers by changing from

tri-ply to two-ply lamination, or transitioning to mono-

materials and films with compostable characteristics

for better recycling.

When it comes to improving packaging

structures and rethinking designs,

Taghleef offers the products and expertise. For example,

replacement of the sealing layer is becoming more

common when using CPP films, offering mono-material

options in many structures. Another example is the use

of metalized OPP films in packaging for products such

as powdered milk, switching the external layer on a tri-

ply lamination from 12µ PET to a non-sealable 15µ OPP

Bioplain IHS. And still another example is replacing Alu-foil

with one of Ti’s high barrier metalized OPP options such

as Bioalumin ULTR 2T 15µ or EXTENDO® XZMX 18µ.

Aware of the new challenges and opportunities in the

industry, Ti offers films that are engineered to achieve

packaging that is more easily recyclable.

With a focus on green designs

and sustainable solutions, Ti

supports all its customers,

including those in the

Colombian market

who are committed

to generating positive

change for the

environment.

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Flexible PackagingGrowth in North AfricaNorth Africa is a massive consumer of flexible packaging,

and the market is only growing. With a young population

and dynamic lifestyle, consumers’ views and inter-

actions with flexible packaging are evolving. As the

food industry grows, adapting to modernization and

safety protocols is critical in primary and secondary

packaging. Furthermore, ever-growing market demand

for consumer-friendly packages and enhanced product

protection adds significant traction for flexible packaging

as a feasible and cost-effective solution.

Ti has been driving its strategic reorientation in North

Africa, creating and strengthening new partnerships.

Its multiple production sites in Europe, Africa, and

the Middle East almost “wrap” the region, allowing

customers to access Ti’s efficient services and world-

class products wherever they operate.

Ti leads the flexible packaging market, offering value-

added and sustainable solutions to multiple multinational

end-user partners. Global collaborations involving Alu-foil

replacement along with cutting-edge EXTENDO® films

protect sensitive products like powdered milk and coffee.

Ti is also uniquely positioned in the label films market

with solutions like ultra low-density Wrap Around Label

(WAL) products and an array of post-mold finishes in

their In Mold labels (IML).

Committed to supporting the needs of the North Africa

flexibles market, Ti continues to offer the highest level of

products and services to the region.

South African Plastics PactWWF and SAPRO develop targets

South Africa has recently taken

significant actions toward more

sustainable packaging solutions.

The catalyst for this shift is

legislative change regarding the

taxation of single-use plastics.

This legislation aligns with the

South African Plastics Pact

(SAPP) developed by the World

Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

and the South African Plastics

Recycling Organization (SAPRO).

One of the SAPP targets is to

ensure that 100% of all plastic

packaging is reusable, recyclable,

or compostable by 2025.

For Ti AMEA, South Africa is

considered a home market where

Ti is the leader in flexible packaging

films. Honoring the principles

set out in the Dynamic Cycle™

initiative and acknowledging

the need for more sustainable

options, Ti is working closely with

multiple multinational and local

customers on packaging structure

changes and downgauging

projects, including the ranges of

biodegradable NATIVIA® and high

barrier EXTENDO® films. EXTENDO

films offer the ideal solution for high

to ultra-high barrier requirements

in the bakery, snacks, pet food,

and coffee segments which are

traditionally dominated by triplex

Alu-foil structures and coated films.

Ti also offers its customers more

flexibility with PET alternatives in

the form of heat-resistant BOPP

films.

Taghleef also leads in labels

innovations. The company recently

participated in a project with a

multinational beverage end-user in

South Africa to trial SHAPE360®,

Ti’s polyolefin alternative to

traditional PET-g shrink labels.

Taghleef also offers D472 wrap-

around label film to customers

looking for an ultra low-density

solution with a smaller carbon

footprint and a higher yield.

As a solutions partner and industry

leader, Ti is the natural choice to

support sustainability in South

Africa.

DID YOU KNOW... While continuing to use its well-known acronym, WWF’s name changed in 1986 from the World Wildlife Fund to the World Wide Fund for Nature.

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Unifying Nations by Reducing WasteLegislation for circular economy

Countries across the globe have developed policy

frameworks to adopt circular economy principles. The

global expansion of circularity and its roles in sustainable

management and policy have emphasized the need for

harmonization among regions.

Policymakers, companies, and organizations in

the European Union (EU) and other countries have

announced goals to reduce or eliminate the amount of

plastic packaging that wind up in landfills. For example,

the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy

calls for all plastic packaging in the EU market to be

either reusable or recyclable by 2030. This strategy also

aims to reduce the consumption of single-use plastics

and to restrict the intentional use of microplastics. The

ultimate goal is to transform how plastic products are

designed, used, produced, and recycled in the EU to

contribute to a more circular economy.

In the United States (US), the Resource Recovery Act

was passed in 1976, and the Pollution Prevention Act

has been in place since 1990. In addition, individual

states in the US are pursuing their own circular economy

policies. In February 2016, the Plastics Trade Association

launched the Zero Net Waste Program, which

recognizes plastics companies that reduce net waste

in manufacturing. This program meets the dual

objectives of minimizing waste and reducing

the use of raw materials and energy.

In December 2020, the US also introduced the Unify

Nations in Trash Elimination (UNITE) for our Oceans

Act, the latest White House effort to prevent and reduce

marine debris and plastic pollution on a global scale. The

most recent version of this legislation, the Break Free

from Plastic Pollution Act, sets the following targets and

restrictions:

• Create a nationwide extended producer responsibility

(EPR) program for packaging

• Establish minimum recycled content limits

• Develop a container deposit system

• Introduce bans on single-use plastic products

• Promote plastic source reduction through refillable

and reusable containers

With Ti’s global reach and scale, technical expertise,

awareness of government restrictions, and advanced

films products, Taghleef has what it takes to meet market

needs and support a greener lifestyle.

Together We Commit Reducing food wasteAccording to the Food and Agriculture Organization

(FAO) of the United Nations, one-third of all food

produced annually in the world is never consumed.

This food ends up in landfills and produces methane, a

potent greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.

In addition, the land, energy, and water used in food

production are also wasted and result in unnecessary

carbon emissions. It is estimated that if food wastage

were a country, it would be the third largest emitting

country in the world after China and the USA with

participation almost equivalent to that of global road

transport emissions.

In low-income areas, food losses occur in the production

and post-harvesting stages. In contrast, high-income

countries’ food waste volume is higher in the processing,

logistics, and consumption phases. The further along the

chain the food loss occurs, the more carbon-intensive is

the wastage. Therefore, once available at the retail store,

the product has a higher carbon footprint, including the

greenhouse gases accumulated at different supply chain

stages.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal SDG

12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) includes

a critical food waste reduction target by 2030. This target

is to reduce food losses along production and supply

chain with the additional objective of a 50% reduction

in all regions and in the distribution and consumption

phases. If successful, this would reduce the carbon

footprint of food wastage by 38%.

We are all called to contribute to this process. As

consumers, we can make the difference by carefully

planning our meals, buying thoughtfully and in-season,

and supporting locally sourced food. As a manufacturer,

Taghleef fully commits to being a part of the solution

based on its three-pillar approach: Sustainability,

Product Protection, and Performance. Ti actively

contributes to these efforts by developing

high barrier films such as EXTENDO® that

support shelf life extension of food, offer

superior product protection, and allow safer

storage and handling throughout the supply

chain. Thanks to its outstanding oxygen and

moisture barriers, along with excellent aroma and

flavor preservation, we can achieve better taste and

less waste.

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POSTHARVEST HANDLING& STORAGE

PROCESSING TRANSPORTATION& LOGISTICS

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Employee Appreciation ActivitiesTi North America recognizes big & small wins

Although big wins are often celebrated, Ti also reflects on

the small wins—the little things happening every day that

contribute to the company’s success.

In February 2021, Ti’s Terre Haute USA site recognized

its employees for their significant achievements of 2020

and for going above and beyond during the COVID-19

crisis. Even during a pandemic, employees have taken on

all types of challenges such as stepping into new roles,

providing extra sets of hands, running multiple pieces

of equipment, and doubling down on work to keep the

site healthy and operational. In appreciation, all Terre

Haute employees were treated to a delicious meal from a

favorite local caterer.

In a message to site employees Sr. Director of Operations

Larry Mauer said, “We recognize that many of you have

taken on new responsibilities because you were asked,

and others because you knew what was needed—

often recognizing the need before we did. To those

individuals who have had to work remotely to help curb

the spread of the virus, we recognize the isolation and

inconveniencies you have been challenged with, and we

appreciate your sacrifice.”

The other Ti North American site in Varennes, Canada

also showed appreciation to employees for setting recent

production volume records—both annual volume in 2020

and monthly volume in January 2021. In thanks, General

Manager Christiane Tardy presented employees with

maple-themed gift baskets including maple syrup and

maple leaf candies, among other sweets and treats.

Taghleef is proud and thankful for the tenacity and hard

work of its employees across the globe at all Ti sites.

Above Left: Larry Mauer, Senior Director of Operations Terre Haute, Indiana USA Above Right: Christiane Tardy, General Manager Varennes Quebec Canada

Jul 20-23 AWFS Fair Las Vegas, USA

Aug 22-24 SNAXPO Charlotte, USA

Sep 27-29 LUXE PACK Monaco Monte Carlo, Monaco

Sep 27-29 Pack Expo Las Vegas Las Vegas, USA

Sep 28-30 FachPack Nuremberg, Germany

Sep 29-Oct 1 Label Congress Chicago, USA

Oct 27-28 LUXE PACK New York New York, USA

Oct 28 SPC Immerse Brooklyn, USA

Nov 9-12 Andina Pack Bogota, Colombia

About the CoverThe cover of this “Closing the Loop”

edition features an image of Ti’s

metallized film before the recycling

process and the stunning metallic

look is achieved thanks to Derprosa™

Silver Luminescence film.

Derprosa by Taghleef Industries

creates amazing lamination films

for graphic arts with a variety of

finishes that offer unique benefits

such as DL Pro-Shield® anti-scratch

protection or textures and tactile

qualities such as DL Soft Touch®

or Sandy. The product lineup also

includes sustainable materials such

as NATIVIA® and reLIFE™, and films

that promote health and safety with

the Antimicrobial range.

For more information, contact

derprosa@ti-films.com or visit derprosa.com

www.ti-films.com

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