PICOFILM O-60 white XM1 from the FACESTOCK product range by Sihl has not only been approved seven times to BS5609 Section 3, but is also free of the hazardous substances indicated in the SVHC list (as of July 2021).
Transporting goods by sea means covering long distances, often in extreme weather conditions. Labels are thereby used to reliably identify goods of all categories, including hazardous substances and toxic chemicals according to the GHS.
Approval according to the internationally recognised standard BS5609 Section 3 guarantees reliable and resilient labelling in the selected printing process for this type of application. We are delighted that PICOFILM O-60 WHITE XM1 from the FACESTOCK product range by Sihl is certified for seven different inkjet printers or printheads (Epson (3x), Primera, Swift, HP PageWide, Afinia). The resilient surface is supplied with a white, robust film.
The product is also free of hazardous substances and features an optimum thickness that allows more labels to be printed on one reel as compared to other matt inkjet films. The benefits: higher productivity thanks to fewer reel changes and environmental friendliness thanks to a very low use of plastics.
On August 1, 2021, Stephan Schmitz, Head of Purchasing at Sihl GmbH, will fill the newly created position of ESG Director for the Sihl Group in addition to his existing responsibilities.
“Environmental Social Governance“ (ESG) stands for a companies’ social responsibility in terms of conducting sustainable business. For Sihl, this includes the reduction of environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, the focus on sustainable energy sources and on recycable materials and products, as well as occupational safety and health for our employees, social commitment and corporate governance.
“For us, the protection of our environment and the health of our employees are important components of our success and the guideline. As a company, we are striving to achieve an ESG rating by the beginning of 2022, which clearly documents that we are seriously addressing this issue. For this reason, we have created the new position of the ESG Director for the Sihl Group, which Stephan Schmitz will take over from August“, explains Peter K. Wahsner, CEO of the Sihl Group.
“The aim of this function will be to further develop the ESG strategy of our company, to make it more concrete and to implement it throughout the entire Sihl Group. This is another important step in our efforts to become a sustainable company“, Stephan Schmitz says, describing his new role.
Further information on environmental and employee protection at Sihl: https://sihl.com/en/esg-certificates/.
The Sihl Group and eezeetags® B.V. have reached an agreement on future collaboration to expedite self-service check-in at airports. The two companies have developed a concept for this market that is based on PRESSURETAC – the leading, patented product for self-adhesive luggage tags.
The airline industry is currently preparing itself for the resumption of travel. In times of a global pandemic and strict hygiene measures, self-service takes on greater importance: Self-service check-in requires only minimal contact with airport personnel, and allows more passengers to be served faster, saving both money and time.
‘We expect an increase in the demand for eezeetags® on a level not previously seen’, said Borry Vrieling, founder and managing director of eezeetags®.
eezeetags® is known by airlines and airports worldwide as the flagship for top quality and maximum ease of use. Passengers can print their luggage tags directly at the airport. Usage errors are eliminated as the system is self-explanatory.
Tags are printed on PRESSURETAC, a patented composite material manufactured by the Sihl Group. The material adheres only to itself, thanks to the special coating on the rear side of the tag, which means no silicone paper is required. This has many benefits: Firstly, PRESSURETAC is environmentally friendly, as less waste material is produced and the base material is FSC®-certified. Secondly, the risk of accidents is considerably reduced as no slippery silicone paper is left on the floor. In addition, the tags can be removed without leaving residue, so that luggage items are not soiled by adhesive residue.
Sihl and eezeetags® are today announcing the ‘eezeetags® family’ to meet the growing challenges in the market. The family consists of the most important leading manufacturers of luggage tags, which are all licensed under the eezeetags® quality specifications and all use the same patented original composite material:
Security Label GmbH in Sarstedt, Germany, will service the market in Europe, Turkey and North Africa (sales and production)
Kimoha Entrepreneurs in Dubai, UAE, will service the GCC states, East Africa, India and the Indian subcontinent (sales and production)
George Schmitt & Co in Guilford, Connecticut, USA, will manufacture for the North American continent and
Gateway Business Communications in Middletown, Connecticut, USA, will handle sales in North America
By founding the family, eezeetags® guarantees worldwide availability and consistent quality so as to ensure hassle-free self-check-in.
If you would like to service this market and join in this success story, become part of the eezeetags® family – a dynamic and trustworthy network. With PRESSURETAC, we offer producers and kiosk providers a solution that is perfectly tailored to their needs. Airlines also benefit from our close ties to kiosk providers and thermal printer manufacturers who supply terminals and printers for application of the system.
For more information and details, please contact Borry Vrieling, founder and managing director of eezeetags®:
We are pleased to announce that packaging expert Grace Engebretsen has taken on the role of Sales & Business Development Manager in the USA as of 17 May 2021, strengthening the innovation activities in the Sihl Group’s PACKAGING division. Her focus will be on accelerating the business unit’s development in the American market, combined with building the Sihl ARTYSIO brand.
In her previous positions in the area of Sales and Business Development at Avery Dennison, Zip-Pak, and Innovia Films, she gained valuable experience in the flexible packaging industry. She is regarded in the industry as an experienced professional, problem solver and innovation driver with extensive contacts.
“Grace will give a further boost to the expansion of the Sihl Group’s ARTYSIO Packaging division in North America and provide customers in the flexible packaging sector with competent on-site support in the form of customised solutions and professional advice,” says Ronny Kunze, Director Global Sales & Business Development Packaging.
In addition to this, the supply chain has been set up and the range of services for the new ARTYSIO Packaging division has been expanded, so that customers can now be supplied more quickly from the American site in Fiskeville and supported locally.
How about designing your own skateboard or dream shoes to match your outfit? Should a refrigerator be better integrated into the design of the kitchen, or maybe your coffee machine? Isn‘t good design created as close as possible to or together with the end customer? Do standardised manufacturing processes prevent mass customized products?
Individualisation and unique designs are gaining more and more importance in all areas of life, across all generations. Whether an athlete uses sports equipment to express their passion, a fashion enthusiast designs footwear to embrace their individual style, or you just want to create a harmonised atmosphere, by designing your kitchen appliances to match your decor: adapting our environment to our individual taste creates a well-being never before possible – using everyday items to express our uniqueness.
The leading companies, in the areas of materials and technology, Sihl and Trichord have joined forces to create “PERIGON” – the German-based company is the first company to offer the world, unique technical solutions for productive, cost-effective production of transferring designs to complex 3D objects. “Our passion is to promote individual creativity through personalisation” says Steffen Ohr Managing Director of Perigon. “We enable brand owners to inspire their customers with innovative personalisation, encouraging consumers to participate in product design.”
“With the patented and proven Perigon process and technology, every complex shape, regardless of material can be designed whereby the production volumes no longer play a role” explains Alan Bridger, also Managing Director of Perigon. “Perigon creates tailor-made solution systems from In-Store solutions to mass production systems.”
The sustainable Perigon technology allows production of quantity needed by the customer, as well as where the product is needed. This eliminates any overproduction and secures a fully optimised supply chain.
