Manufacturing Today Issue - 217 October 2023 | Page 126

Gruppo Sunino __________________________________________________________________________________________________
worldwide , serving international brands such as Hamleys , Schleich and Spin Masters ,” Paolo highlights .
Through these partnerships , Sunino not only contributes to the launching of the brands ’ new products , but it also helps them reach their sustainability and energy-saving goals . “ At Sunino , we constantly invest in the latest automation systems to reduce energy consumption . Our facilities across the world boast an impressive EPC rating of B for most of our plastic molding presses . This certification highlights our commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable practices within our operations . Furthermore , our Romanian plant and our Italian one are equipped with photovoltaic panels . We plan to expand the implementation of these panels to an additional plant in Romania by the end of the year . Our recycling practices are also thoroughly developed . We avoid the use of glue and coating in our Canadian paper division . Instead , we employ thermoforming and heat-sealing techniques to create recyclable paper trays . Additionally , we exclusively utilize non-chemical colors for printing purposes ,” Laura concludes .
Notable milestones
Omnia Packaging , as part of its commitment to sustainability , has been selected as one of three recipients of an $ 8.2 million investment from the Government of Canada . The investment aims to drive advancements in sustainable packaging practices and foster a future with zero plastic waste in Canada . Of this funding , Omnia Packaging will receive over $ 3.7 million to support the development and expansion of its environmentally friendly packaging solutions and products , contributing to the creation of more than 50 job opportunities in southern Ontario . This achievement represents just one of many milestones Sunino has attained in its sustainability efforts . Notably , Sunino ’ s Italian and Romanian plants achieved the ISCC certification for recycled content at the end of 2022 . Paolo emphasizes that the company ’ s next objective is to obtain the same certification for its Canadian subsidiary by 2025 . ■
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