Safety, Sustainability, and Stand Out Labels

In this month's LabelTalk Link we put a spotlight on our sites for their commitment to safety, we highlight the newly published Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) in Europe, and we focus on the beauty and uniqueness of our stand out resin labels. Please enjoy the read and go ahead and like, comment, and share!

Safety as a priority at our sites 👷

We appreciate the work of MCC teams around the world to make safety a top priority. The past year brought some truly impressive wins. Below are some highlights.

Asheville, NC celebrated 1,000 days of safety.

“This accomplishment is representative of the commitment and dedication of every teammate. Asheville has set an example in safety excellence for all to follow,” commented Scott Swanson, Director EHS.

Our Cardiff (Wales) and Chesapeake (VA) sites both celebrated 2 years of safety — over 700 days with no recordable incidents.

Hann Munden (Germany) received EMEA 2024 Most Improved Safety Award.

Guadalajara (Mexico) was certified Level II Safe Industry facility by Mexico’s Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare. This is a “best of the best” honor that improves on the site’s Level I certification in place since 2014.

In December, our EMEA EHS team awarded 14 awards for outstanding individual contributions at sites in the UK, Germany, Italy, Poland, Sweden, and Norway.

PPWR Officially Published! 📜

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was published to the EU Official Journal on 22 January 2025, to be entered into force 11 February 2025.

Its objectives are to:

🚮 Prevent and reduce packaging waste, including through more reuse and refill systems

♻️ Make all packaging on the EU market recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030

🧴 Safely increase the use of recycled plastics in packaging

🌍 Decrease the use of virgin materials in packaging and put the sector on track to climate neutrality by 2050

The Design for Recycling (DfR deadline) is 1 January 2027. Is your packaging ready to comply with these updates?

MCC is here to support you through this transition as the countdown to compliance begins... Reach out to us for help and guidance.

Meet Resin, our Unique “Not Just a Label” Label 💝

Imagine a very sophisticated wax seal, able to be made in different sizes, colors and formats. That’s our unique resin label. Use your creativity and imagination, and anything is possible. Resin provides an opportunity to enhance and add value to your packaging.

What is Resin?

Resin is an ultra-high tactile coating, produced using a patented process to deliver 3D. Compare several resin labels and they may all look completely different. Color, size and thickness is customizable. If you have interest in a resin label, we can show you over 20 different shapes, sizes and types to be inspired, as this label is so versatile. All types are self-adhesive and can come with hot foil and embossing.

Key Features of adding Resin:

• Premiumization, high-end label
• Stand out on the shelf
• Unique product, unique quality
• Available in all formats and colors

Finding Inspiration

We recently posted several examples of resin labels we’ve created. Take a look here and be inspired to create a premium look with seamless application!

Another great big thank you for catching up with us on this month’s updates. Is there something you’d like us to talk about in the next LabelTalk Link? Let us know.