Sponsors and Exhibitors

Labthink Instruments Co., Ltd. (Labthink) was founded in 1989. It is a leading supplier of packaging testing instruments and solutions globally and also the world’s first corporate partner of the World Packaging Organization (WPO). The operational headquarters is located in Jinan, Shandong, China, with international headquarters in Boston, USA, European branch in Frankfurt, Germany, Asia-Pacific branch in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and an office in Dubai, UAE. With a presence in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide, Labthink is a multinational high-tech company dedicated to helping customers succeed, employees develop, and brands gain respect.
 

Artience Group - Toyo Ink  (formerly Toyo Ink Group) is a global leader in printing inks, packaging materials, colorants, and functional materials.
Founded in 1896 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company operates in over 20 countries with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and circular economy solutions.
artience provides cutting-edge technologies for flexible packaging, food-safe inks, polymer coatings, and high-performance pigments, supporting a wide range of industries including packaging, publishing, electronics, and automotive.
The company is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and enabling sustainable manufacturing worldwide.
 

Avantium is a pioneering commercial-stage company focused on renewable & circular polymer materials. Avantium develops and commercializes innovative technologies to produce materials based on sustainable carbon feedstocks, i.e. carbon from biomass or carbon from the air (CO2). The most advanced technology is the YXY® Technology that catalytically converts plant-based sugars into FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid), the key building block for the sustainable plastic PEF (polyethylene furanoate). PEF is known under the brand name Releaf®, an EU registered trademark of Avantium. Avantium has successfully demonstrated the YXY® Technology at its pilot plant in Geleen, the Netherlands, and is in the process of starting the world's first commercial plant for FDCA in Delfzijl, the Netherlands.  Avantium works in partnership with like-minded companies around the globe to develop revolutionary renewable chemistry solutions from invention to commercial scale.

Avantium’s shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam and Euronext Brussels (symbol: AVTX). Avantium is incorporated in the Euronext Amsterdam SmallCap Index (AScX). Its offices and headquarters are in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
 

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive.

We are one of the world's leading suppliers of substrate processing, printing and converting equipment and services for the label, flexible packaging, folding carton and corrugated industries.
Founded in 1890 by Joseph Bobst in Lausanne, Switzerland, BOBST has a presence in more than 50 countries, runs 19 production facilities in 11 countries and employs more than 6 100 people around the world. The firm recorded a consolidated turnover of CHF 1.841 billion for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Borouge is a leading provider of innovative and differentiated polyolefin solutions. Established in 1998 as a strategic partnership between ADNOC and Borealis, Borouge is committed to provide sustainable solutions for the infrastructure, energy, mobility, agriculture, healthcare and advanced packaging industries.
 
Headquartered in the UAE, with an innovation centre in Abu Dhabi, a manufacturing complex in Ruwais, an application centre and a compounding plant in China; and a sales and marketing business in Singapore, Borouge employs over 3,000 people from 50 nationalities, serving customers in 86 countries across the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa.
 
Focused on the company’s mission ‘value creation through people and innovation’, Borouge ensures it plays a vital role in supporting the industry by developing creative solutions that bring value to polymers manufacturers, convertors and end-users.
 
As a responsible petrochemicals company, Borouge is committed to driving opportunities towards a circular economy, ensuring the wellbeing of society and preservation of the environment.
 

Braskem is a global leader in biopolymer solutions and one of the largest producers of thermoplastic resins, committed to driving a carbon neutral circular economy. Braskem's I’m green™ bio-based is a renewable plastic made from sugarcane-derived ethanol that captures CO₂ during the plant growth stage, reducing carbon emissions while maintaining the same performance and recyclability as traditional plastics. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, Braskem is shaping a more sustainable future today.

A global specialty packaging pioneer, CCL is the largest label company in the world and provides innovative solutions to the Home & Personal Care, Premium Food & Beverage, Healthcare & Specialty, Automotive & Durables and Consumer markets worldwide.
 
CCL Label is the world’s largest converter of pressure sensitive and extruded film materials for decorative, functional and information labels. There has been a special focus on sustainable label solutions that enable the recycling of the overall packaging and help boost recycling rates to move to a more circular economy while at the same time improving the carbon footprint.

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
 

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. 

About Henkel Adhesive Technologies
Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the global leader in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has been transforming industries for over 100 years. As a business unit of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, a German multinational founded in 1876, it serves industrial customers, craftsmen, and consumers worldwide. With a workforce of approximately 47,000 globally, Henkel operates in diverse markets, from automotive and electronics to packaging and construction. Its portfolio features renowned brands like Loctite®, Technomelt®, Bonderite®, Teroson®, and Aquence®, delivering high-performance solutions tailored to customer needs. Henkel’s innovation is driven by a global R&D network, focusing on megatrends such as urbanization, mobility, connectivity, digitalization, and sustainability. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, Henkel maintains a strong presence in North America. By fostering collaboration and leveraging cutting-edge technologies, Henkel Adhesive Technologies empowers industries to achieve efficiency, durability, and sustainability, shaping the future of manufacturing and consumer goods with its pioneering spirit.

Sustainability Commitment
Henkel Adhesive Technologies is committed to leadership in sustainability, aiming to drive systemic change by 2030. Its Sustainability Ambition 2030 focuses on climate, circularity, and safety, targeting climate-positive operations through energy efficiency, renewable electricity, and de-fossilized thermal energy. Henkel collaborates with suppliers to reduce Scope 3 emissions and transform its portfolio toward sustainable materials. Recent achievements include Green Circle certifications for carbon footprint reduction and Zero Waste to Landfill at its West Hazleton, PA facility. By innovating products like injectable thermally conductive adhesives for EV batteries and promoting circular economy solutions, Henkel creates value while minimizing environmental impact.

Lorax EPI are the leading provider of EPR reporting, legislative analysis and bespoke consulting services for companies that want to comply with global environmental regulations and standards. Based across the US and UK, Lorax EPI provide EPR Fee Modelling and Recyclability Dashboards which enable clients to harness the power of their data and drive positive change in their business.  
The software tools and consultancy support available help businesses set and achieve sustainability goals, reduce environmental impact and bring transparency into decision making. 
The world-class ENVI™ software is a comprehensive solution that covers all forms of EPR and taxes, such as packaging, WEEE, battery, textiles and plastic taxation. ENVI™ enables companies to generate mandatory and voluntary reports for different jurisdictions and schemes, as well as to assess the recyclability and EPR cost of their products.  
In August 2022 Lorax EPI received B Corp accreditation, having met strict social and environmental standards. The B Corp certification addresses the entirety of a business' operations and covers five key impact areas of Governance, Workers, Community, Environment and Customers. 
The certification process is rigorous, with applicants required to reach a benchmark score of over 80 while providing evidence of socially and environmentally responsible practices relating to energy supplies, waste and water use, worker compensation, diversity, and corporate transparency. 
With EPR and environmental compliance at the heart of their business, Lorax are able to offer tailored services that suit the specific needs and challenges of each client. From assistance with data collection, report submission, legislative updates, or strategic advice, they are there to help. 
 

Polymerize is a leading material innovation company, headquartered in Singapore. They empower R&D teams to achieve more with less.
Leveraging their software platform, data and proprietary domain guided models, their platform empowers R&D teams to achieve 10x in efficiency, reducing R&D costs by 50% and accelerating new material breakthroughs.
Trusted by over 200+ enterprises worldwide, Polymerize helps you stay ahead in the evolving landscape of global supply chains and material innovations.

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