The presentation of the new Folacoat® Pure at Drupa was followed with great interest.
The response from trade visitors was positive, underlining the pioneering importance of this development in the field of sustainable coating solutions.
SUSTAINABILITY Themen
Water-based decor printing energy-efficient and CO2 emission-free
Thanks to a newly developed aLITE (advanced Light Initiated Thermal Emission) technology from adphos, the energy-efficient and completely CO2-free production of water-based decor on PVC films is now possible. The aLITE drying solution combines powerful photonic energy input with temperature-controlled impingement air to bring about local vapour absorption with defined moisture removal.
Folex adopts transformation concept for climate and environmental protection
The Folex Group is striving to make its business activities as environmentally and climate-friendly as possible – even if this poses a particular challenge in film finishing. With a recently adopted transformation concept for more resource-efficient, less polluting and more climate-friendly production, the company aims to reduce its CO2 emissions by 40 per cent by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2045.
One of the largest facade photovoltaic systems in Germany
Since Print Equipment was founded, the idea of doing business with the smallest possible carbon footprint and in a way that conserves resources has played a central role. This is why the company continues to focus increasingly on the use of renewable energies: In recent weeks, the company Elektro Birk from Oberkirch installed one of the largest façade photovoltaic systems in Germany on the entire east and south façades of the Print Equipment warehouses.
Sustainable upcycling – Creating “new” fabrics using digital printing
The call to reduce waste and increase the sustainability of textiles is growing louder and is increasingly being enforced through legislation. Brand owners, designers and textile finishers are therefore increasingly focussing on upcycling to meet this demand. Unpopular materials should be put to innovative new uses and no longer end up in landfill sites.
