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12 BULKDISTRIBUTOR Industrial Packaging

12 BULKDISTRIBUTOR Industrial Packaging

November / December 2017

LC Packaging - helping chemical companies achieve sustainability goals

Recalls and quality assessments are increasingly receiving publicity . As chemical companies need to obey a range of regulatory and government-mandated requirements , they must maintain strict quality management . Production processes , resources and packaging need to support companies to have control over their manufacturing processes .
LC Packaging understands the strict requirements of the packaging needs of the chemical industry regarding safety , quality and sustainability . With its chemical graded FIBCs the company offers :
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• Preserve proper containment of the purity of products - Prevent chemical and physical damage - Moisture content regulation of the chemical composition
• �������������������������������������������������������� storage and / or unloading chemicals
• Packaging that help companies meet their sustainability goals
The company has a proven track record in providing FIBCs of excellent quality to an extensive customer base in the chemical industry . The goal of LC Packaging is to provide ���������������������������������������������������������� bulk packaging that complies to all required quality regulations .
Leading in quality management Marcel Schouten , Director of Industrial Packaging at LC Packaging , believes that quality is much more than the strength of packaging : it is the complete package . In our previous issue he stated : “ LC Packaging believes that quality ����������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������� ”
The FIBCs produced by the company meet all the packaging standards set for the chemical industry , such as ISO 21898 , ADR / RID / IMDG-Code , 2009 / 148 / EC and IEC 61340-4-4 , in addition to production locations incorporating their own strict testing and safety processes .
State-of-the-art To continuously meet the safety standards within the industry LC Packaging innovates its manufacturing processes . All of LC Packaging ’ s production locations are accredited with all ����������������������������������������������������������� production facilities . The company goal is to ‘ Eliminate the last particle ’ by implementing advanced technologies , such as :
• Full migration testing of all materials used
• More effective cleaning with highly innovative processes : - Inside view technology during air washing - Vacuum outside cleaning technology - Ultrasonic spout hemming technology
• Class 10.000 liner extrusion
• Complete overpressure clean room
• 100 % metal detection
Excellent technology minimises risk of electrostatic discharge hazards LC Packaging offers Type C and type D FIBCs to avoid any electrostatic discharge as the build-up of static electricity needs to be avoided at all times in a chemical environment .
Type C Type C bags are being produced from a combination of standard PP tapes interwoven with carbon ( conductive ) tapes . Type C fabric is able to prevent the occurrence of incendiary sparks , brush discharges and propagating brush discharges . These bags do require grounding during ������������������������������������������������������ performed on every bag manufactured .
Type D Crohmiq LC Packaging has chosen for Crohmiq Type D technology as being recognized as the safest in the market . All FIBCs are tested by an independent test house to ensure they are safely dissipating static charges without requiring any grounding . The dissipating charge is done through corona discharge which is an electrostatic discharge with ������������������������������������������������������� explosive atmospheres .
������������������������������������������������������� Packaging is also producing a wide range of inner liners such as L1 conducting carbon liner , L2 ( permanent antistatic ) liner and L2 Aluminium liner .
The FIBCs are produced according to the IEC 61340-4- �������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� Based on the ATEX Dust zones 20-22 and the MIE ( Minimal Ignition Energy ) level of the product the company can ����������������������������������������������������������� requirements .
The sustainability vision LC Packaging engages in a partnership with its employees , production partners and customer and takes full responsibility for people and planet .
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The company ’ s daily operations and packaging solutions have a direct impact on the environment , on individuals and communities around the world : from creating high-quality jobs , to protecting , preserving and safely transporting different types of products . Quality packaging protects the environmental and economic investment in products , and contributes to economic development and social wellbeing , by facilitating distribution and delivery to the market place .
The company believes that quality and sustainability are inextricably linked : a quality product can only be a quality product when produced in an environment that respects people and the planet .
Silver CSR EcoVadis rating Due to its extensive sustainability efforts LC Packaging has been accredited a Silver CSR Rating from EcoVadis . Ecovadis is a trusted partner of procurement organizations within multinationals operating in large industries , such as ��������������������������������������������������������� unique CSR assessment methodology and helps companies become more sustainable by connecting them with suppliers , who will contribute to their achievement of their sustainable goals .
In 2015 LC Packaging achieved a bronze level and through continuously striving to improve sustainability , this year LC Packaging achieved the silver level . Consequently , the company is in the top 30 % best rated companies to have been evaluated by EcoVadis .
Together for Sustainability
To improve sustainability within their supply chain chemical companies ( BASF , Evonik Industries , Bayer , Lanxess , Solvay and Henkel ) combined their expertise and launched the Together for Sustainability ( TfS ) initiative in 2011 . During the following years Akzo Nobel , Arkema , Brenntag , Clariant , Covestro , DSM , DuPont , Eastman , IFF , Merck , Syngenta and Wacker joined the initiative .
To identify suppliers with a high sustainability potential the TfS members utilize a risk matrix . By implementing risk analyses and other evaluations , the companies audit their suppliers based on sustainability standards .
LC Packaging contributes to their sustainability goals by providing sustainable packaging solutions , whilst minimizing the impact on the environment , the waste of valuable products and enriching the communities in which it operates .
Sustainable production LC Packaging invests in well-designed and safer products , ���������������������������������������������������������� to develop its employees . Through these improvements , the company contributes to sustainable development and green growth by reducing waste , water and energy consumption .
Sustainable sourcing To understand and manage the risks in its the supply chain , the company has made sustainable sourcing an integral part of its procurement and supply chain management process . In 2016 , LC Packaging introduced its Global Supplier Code of Conduct . The company expects its production partners to comply with the principles and national laws stated in this code of conduct .
Sustainable partnership Since its establishment in 1923 , LC Packaging has been building long-term relationships with its stakeholders by ������������������������������������������������������������� its customers as business partners as their opinions are key to the service provided . As such , some suppliers have been partners for over 40 years .
Sustainable materials ��������������������������������������������������� development , innovating and optimising its packaging solutions . For example , developments have enabled fewer resources to be needed and more sustainable materials used , such as jute ( 100 % biodegradable ), PP and corrugated cardboard ( 100 % recyclable ). The company also offers an FIBC reconditioning service , which enables FIBCs to be reused up to six times ( www . worldbag . com ).
Global Sustainable Development Goals In its daily operations , LC Packaging has a direct impact on 4 ���������������������������������������������������������� the United Nations :
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Decent work and economic growth
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Industry innovation and infrastructure
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Responsible consumption and production
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Partnerships for the goals
������������������������������������������������������ in the LC Packaging Sustainability Vision 2022 , and are ccurrently conducting carbon footprint research to measure the waste , water and energy consumption resulting from its daily operations . The results of this research will enable the implementation of a strategy to reduce the pollution further .
In addition to tackling pollution , LC Packaging is focused on providing decent work and economic growth . For instance , the company expands their production activities in Bangladesh to enhance the community and its employees .
Being a safe place for employees LC Packaging values the commitment and passion of its employees and is devoted to providing a safe and healthy working environment . All production facilities have OHSAS ������������������������������������������������������������ to the well-being of its employees . Examples of reinvestment in production companies can be seen in Dutch-Bangla Pack ltd ., Shankar Packaging Ltd ., and Maris pvt Ltd ., which all have a focus on achieving the company sustainability goals .
Doing business with LC Packaging is a guarantee that your packaging meets the high standards set within your industry .