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68 Extrusion International 5/2022 K 2022 Sustainability Strategies for Packaging Stakeholders OMV Technologies, a leading global manufacturer of thermo- forming machines, molds, and inline extrusion systems, will showcase its latest technologies and sustainabil- ity efforts which are supporting pro- cessors and brand owners in their transition to a circular economy. As a leading provider of turnkey manu- facturing solutions, the company will highlight its successful sustainability practices for the packaging industry at the K 2022 exhibition. “We take our responsibility as stewards of the environment very se- riously and we’re committed to help- ing our customers meet the growing demands for more sustainable pack- aging,” said Mark Strachan, CEO of OMV Technologies. The OMV line of closed-loop ma - chinery solutions is a reflection of the company’s commitment to sustain- ability, according to Strachan. OMV is directly responding to the market forces that are demanding new sus- tainable material and processing op- tions. Specifically, Strachan pointed to state and federal legislation on single-use plastics, growing con- sumer demand for sustainable prod- ucts, and the firm commitment from brand owners to achieve sustainabil- ity goals over the next five years. “We deliver expert knowledge and leading-edge technology for those manufacturers who seek to adapt and modify their existing lines amidst the changing landscape in the packaging market,” said Brooke Maltun, President of OMV Technolo - gies. OMV has worked closely with its customers throughout the design and development phases to ensure their products meet current legisla- tion that requires the use of higher percentages of post-consumer recy- cled plastic. The company has forged partnerships with processors and brand owners to incorporate up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin into products, thus diverting plastics from landfills. OMV’s unique processing technology incorporates the PCR flake while meeting all of the necessary functional demands and industrial food-grade require- ments. OMV’s ability to build its own ex - truders offers a distinct advantage to processors who can acquire a tai- lor-made solution built around the end product. These machinery con- figurations - incorporating the latest in drive, screw, die, and downstream technology - are more energy ef- ficient and less costly. In addition, the latest automation technology is playing a major role in maximizing production, particularly as manu- facturers continue to grapple with labor shortages. OMV is focused on the develop - ment and production of lightweight packaging that has a low carbon footprint. The company is commit- ted to significantly increasing the use of recycled materials and driv- ing the circular economy worldwide. In its own business operations, the company is in the forefront of ener- gy-optimized equipment and highly sustainable operations and facilities. Among its efforts to promote sus- tainable packaging, OMV is working with multi-national brand owners to develop single-source, mono-mate- rial solutions as a replacement for multilayer structures when possible. OMV Technologies Inc. www.omvtechnologies.com K 2022: Hall 3, Stand B-05