04.23.23
Avery Dennison and Dow have co-developed a sustainable new hot-melt label adhesive that enables polyolefin filmic labels and polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE) packaging to be mechanically recycled together in one stream. The adhesive is the first of its kind on the label market, the companies state, and is approved by Recyclass for recycling in the HDPE colored stream - Class B.
Hot-melt adhesives offer excellent performance in labels for chilled applications (such as food), but standard hot-melts reduce the usability of recycled PP/PE material. Because this new olefinic hot-melt is based on the same chemistry as PP/PE packaging, when it is combined with a polyolefin facestock, the label and packaging can be treated as a mono-material and recycled together. It therefore offers better recyclability than standard hot-melts without compromising performance.
“The joint launch of this new olefinic hot-melt is a great example of how collaborating with partners across the supply chain, like Dow, is key to deliver innovations that help reduce waste, enable the circularity of plastics, and advance the circular economy,” says Jarkko Pitko, senior research associate at Avery Dennison Materials Group EMENA.
Plus, after 28 years, Shane Vaughn, president and CEO of KDV Label, LLC, recently announced that he will be retiring from his role as CEO and stepping away from KDV at the end of April 2023. The organization’s Board of Directors has unanimously approved the appointment of Keith Walz as chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Walz currently serves as the organization’s chief financial officer (CFO).
Under Vaughn’s leadership, the organization grew more than four-fold to become a nationally recognized label solutions provider. “It was an incredibly tough decision to retire from KDV, which started in my parents’ garage and resulted in an incredibly successful business and lifelong friendships for both of them and myself,” said Vaughn. “However, the time is perfect for me to start a new chapter, and our family can rest assured that Keith Walz, the leadership team, Mason Wells, and the Board of Directors will continue to grow KDV with the same values as our family.”
Walz comes to the CEO role with more than 30 years of experience including an extensive background in the manufacturing industry focused on profit optimization, revenue and EBITDA growth strategy formulation, and business development. He has a proven track record of managing and growing teams to achieve organizational objectives. Walz’s time with KDV has already been impactful and his experience promises to continue to help KDV achieve its strategic plans.
“The opportunity to serve KDV as its CEO is an honor and privilege,” says Walz. “We will continue to make the Vaughn family proud of the company and culture each of us joined KDV to be a part of. We look forward to building on their legacy of leading with service.”
Here are the highest-trafficked news items for the week ending on April 21:
1. Avery Dennison and Dow unveil hot-melt label adhesive to boost recycling
2. KDV Label names Keith Walz president and CEO
3. UPM Raflatac enhances PET and HDPE recycling
4. Label Traxx announces three strategic services partners
5. Cyngient and Imageworx form strategic alliance
Hot-melt adhesives offer excellent performance in labels for chilled applications (such as food), but standard hot-melts reduce the usability of recycled PP/PE material. Because this new olefinic hot-melt is based on the same chemistry as PP/PE packaging, when it is combined with a polyolefin facestock, the label and packaging can be treated as a mono-material and recycled together. It therefore offers better recyclability than standard hot-melts without compromising performance.
“The joint launch of this new olefinic hot-melt is a great example of how collaborating with partners across the supply chain, like Dow, is key to deliver innovations that help reduce waste, enable the circularity of plastics, and advance the circular economy,” says Jarkko Pitko, senior research associate at Avery Dennison Materials Group EMENA.
Plus, after 28 years, Shane Vaughn, president and CEO of KDV Label, LLC, recently announced that he will be retiring from his role as CEO and stepping away from KDV at the end of April 2023. The organization’s Board of Directors has unanimously approved the appointment of Keith Walz as chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Walz currently serves as the organization’s chief financial officer (CFO).
Under Vaughn’s leadership, the organization grew more than four-fold to become a nationally recognized label solutions provider. “It was an incredibly tough decision to retire from KDV, which started in my parents’ garage and resulted in an incredibly successful business and lifelong friendships for both of them and myself,” said Vaughn. “However, the time is perfect for me to start a new chapter, and our family can rest assured that Keith Walz, the leadership team, Mason Wells, and the Board of Directors will continue to grow KDV with the same values as our family.”
Walz comes to the CEO role with more than 30 years of experience including an extensive background in the manufacturing industry focused on profit optimization, revenue and EBITDA growth strategy formulation, and business development. He has a proven track record of managing and growing teams to achieve organizational objectives. Walz’s time with KDV has already been impactful and his experience promises to continue to help KDV achieve its strategic plans.
“The opportunity to serve KDV as its CEO is an honor and privilege,” says Walz. “We will continue to make the Vaughn family proud of the company and culture each of us joined KDV to be a part of. We look forward to building on their legacy of leading with service.”
Here are the highest-trafficked news items for the week ending on April 21:
1. Avery Dennison and Dow unveil hot-melt label adhesive to boost recycling
2. KDV Label names Keith Walz president and CEO
3. UPM Raflatac enhances PET and HDPE recycling
4. Label Traxx announces three strategic services partners
5. Cyngient and Imageworx form strategic alliance