Business Management - Sustainability

Horizon Digital Print’s investment in a Vanguard Europe digital machine – the first in Ireland – is the central focus of its sustainability drive that has resulted in scooping Ireland’s national Green Manufacturer Award ahead of the likes of global brands such as Coca-Cola.

Beau Wells, president of Convergent Print Group, talks about EnhanceAir, an air cleaning coating that can be applied to outdoor signage, and the conditions that are driving wide-format sustainability forward.

Nazdar announced that it has been awarded the Silver EcoVadis Medal for sustainability. Nazdar has a long-term commitment to the environment and has launched a number of initiatives to not only help the business achieve its own goals, but also to pass these on to customers that have similar ambitions and objectives.

Convergent Print Group and MediaCo Group announced that the two companies are joining forces to create a global standard for how brands can utilize their out-of-home and retail advertising to become eco-friendly and enhance their commitment to contribute to the fight against global warming.

Epson announced a partnership with The 5 Gyres Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering action against the global crisis of plastic pollution through science, education and advocacy. Through the partnership, Epson will focus on raising awareness of plastic pollution.

Durst Group announced the installation of a state-of-the-art solar panel plant at its headquarters in Brixen, South Tyrol, Italy. This initiative is part of the company's ongoing sustainability efforts and commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.

EcoVadis, an international sustainability rating agency, has awarded Showdown Displays a 2023 silver medal for its achievements in sustainability and overall efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.

Vycom wrapped up another successful recycling program targeted specifically for exhibitors using rigid PVC and acrylic at the ISA International Sign Expo 2023, held in Las Vegas, April 12-14, 2023. Vycom collected 1,350 pounds of rigid PVC and acrylic scrap from the show floor.

DuPont Artistri is transitioning the production and supply of Artistri reactive and direct disperse textile inks to Colourtex Industries Private Limited (Colourtex) as part of its long-term sustainability strategy.

Monadnock Paper Mills introduced its newest “Un-Plastic” and sustainable wide-format and signage materials: Boulevard and Pavilion PC 100.