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People of Packaging Podcast

About the Guest(s):

Mel Bishop III is the Global Market Manager and Vice President of Sales for North America at Actega. Mel has over 20 years of experience in the printing and labels industry, providing strategic oversight and guiding market development globally, including North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific, China, and Brazil. With a background rooted in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mel is focused on innovative and sustainable solutions in packaging, particularly in the realm of label inks and their role in recycling processes.

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About the Guest(s):

Mel Bishop III is the Global Market Manager and Vice President of Sales for North America at Actega. Mel has over 20 years of experience in the printing and labels industry, providing strategic oversight and guiding market development globally, including North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific, China, and Brazil. With a background rooted in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mel is focused on innovative and sustainable solutions in packaging, particularly in the realm of label inks and their role in recycling processes.

Episode Summary:

In this insightful episode of the People of Packaging Podcast, host Adam Peek dives into the world of sustainable packaging with guest Mel Bishop III from Actega. Broadcasting live from Label Expo 2024, the discussion revolves around the global strategies for labels and the groundbreaking innovations Actega is pioneering in the field of sustainability.

Throughout the episode, Adam and Mel explore the significance of UV primers in the recycling process and how Actega’s new wash-off UV primer can drastically reduce the negative impact of ink on plastic recycling. Mel provides an in-depth explanation of how this technology works and its importance in maintaining the value of recycled materials. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Mel also touches on the broader challenges and responsibilities of sustainability in packaging and the importance of low migration inks for food safety.

Key Takeaways:

* Innovative UV Primer Solutions: Actega’s new UV wash-off primer bond ink to the primer, ensuring they separate cleanly from plastic during recycling without contaminating the wash solution.

* Sustainability Focus: Actega prioritizes sustainability from its parent company down to all divisions, striving to minimize the negative impact on recycling processes and maintain the circular economy.

* Low Migration Inks: Mel highlights the significance of low migration UV inks in reducing potential contamination in food packaging, pushing the boundaries for safer, more sustainable solutions.

* Global Strategy and Market Growth: Mel expands on Actega’s global strategy, addressing market needs across North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific, and beyond, with a focus on innovative labels.

* Interdisciplinary Efforts: The episode underscores the collaboration between chemists and market strategists at Actega to drive forward-thinking, responsible packaging solutions.

Notable Quotes:

* "At the heart and soul of that is it's not sexy, like you said. It's like what we really do is sustainability." - Mel Bishop III

* "Our goal is to minimize or impact the recycling in a negative way as best as possible." - Mel Bishop III

* "We came up with a very unique solution. In sustainability at Altana and Actega, we actually have low migration in that because we think about that responsibility to people touching it." - Mel Bishop III

* "We've got a great R and D team and it's minimizing that impact. We came up with a very unique solution." - Mel Bishop III

* "From what we did, the raw material selection created what I think is the cleanest ink system for narrow web flexibles on the market." - Mel Bishop III

Resources:

* Actega - www.actega.com

* Label Expo 2024 - Highlights and innovations discussed during the show.

For more expert insights on sustainable packaging solutions and to hear directly from industry leaders like Mel Bishop III, tune into the full episode and stay tuned for more enlightening content from the People of Packaging Podcast.

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