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…ST. LOUIS,  Mo. — Sensient® Food Colors Europe has achieved  ISO 14001  certification  for  environmental management from the International   Organization  for  Standardization  (ISO).  This  important development is a significant step in Sensient’s approach to protect natural resources in its manufacturing, logistics, and administrative processes.
Andreas  Klingenberg,  Technical  Director,  Sensient  Colors Europe, said,  “Our  certified  environmental  management  system will enable us to minimize  energy,  water,  and raw materials consumption, as well as reduce waste and emissions to prevent environmental pollution.”
Achieving  this  certification  demonstrates Sensient’s commitment to environmental  protection in all its processes. Comprehensive team training for all aspects of environmental

ATLANTA — TOMCO2 Equipment Company has changed its name to TOMCO2 Systems. The new name describes the many changes in the breadth and sophistication of its products and turn key CO2 solutions. The name change is accompanied by a new logo, modern brand identity and website for TOMCO2 Systems’ whole spectrum of business lines. The new website is www.TOMCOsystems.com….
“We’ve become a key supplier to a much wider variety of industries with more advanced products,” said Jack Toepke, Chairman and CEO. “Our equipment and systems are now in use around the world, and serve as the standard for excellence

Beckart Environmental, Inc., of Kenosha, Wisconsin, has announced the expansion of its wastewater treatment solutions to the beverage and brewing industries with innovative anaerobic wastewater systems designed particularly for high strength wastewater. Partnering with Econvert of The Netherlands, a firm whose partners have over 30 years’ experience in anaerobic wastewater treatment, including in breweries, Beckart will provide the North American industrial market with proven treatment design, manufacturing and service since 1978.
Econvert systems  emphasize a wastewater-to-energy approach that saves money and creates a resource for manufacturers and industrial customers; the anaerobic wastewater treatment systems continuously convert BOD, COD and sludge…

…NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Portola Packaging, Inc.’s North American facilities reduced energy usage by almost 30% and recycled approximately 9 million pounds of material over the past three years.
The company, known as a leading closure manufacturer, is reporting a 9% reduction in kilowatt hour usage in 2012, in addition to 8% reduction in 2011 and a 10.5% decrease in 2010, compared to the years prior.
In addition to energy reduction, Portola plants recycled in excess of 3.4 million pounds of scrap resin in 2012.  Additionally, corrugated, paper, aluminum and steel were also recycled.
The results are part of Portola’s continuing

…CHICAGO — ITW Muller, a leading manufacturer of both innovative stretch wrap equipment and high quality stretch wrap film, introduces its highly mobile GW-4100 robotic pallet wrapper.  This latest solution offers increased product protection and wrapping consistency, improved employee safety, less waste and significant time and cost-savings over hand-wrapping.
The GW- 4100 robotic pallet wrapper boasts speeds of 37 loads/hr and comes standard with a telescoping mast that allows for easy mobility, accommodating loads up to 6’11”high (93”). Its built-in film cutter cuts film at completion of wrap cycles and minimizes risk of operator injury. In addition, the GW-4100 has

…AVON, Conn. — Brand Action Team, an industry leader in beverage alcohol marketing, announced today the addition of a New York office to serve as headquarters for its newest division, a consumer public relations team. With this expansion of services, the agency—which currently specializes in brand development, social media, trade marketing, and digital programming—will now be able to offer a complete range of strategic solutions to its clients.
At the helm of this new initiative is Amber Gallaty, who will lead the team in the development of communications strategies and the execution of publicity efforts aimed at reaching consumer print,

…WILD’s TCM blends raise bar on efficacious, great tasting herbal products
Erlanger, KY & Zug, Switzerland (PRWEB) May 02, 2013 – WILD Flavors, Inc. (WILD) is excited to present their newest innovative product line based on ancient herbology principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). By partnering with experts in Beijing, China, along with Subhuti Dharmananda, PhD (Institute for Traditional Medicine; ITM), WILD has successfully created three different TCM-inspired herbal blends based on Detoxification, Immunity and Blood Glucose Management.
Each blend contains ingredients specially identified as supporting TCM principles for the associated platforms. In addition, WILD has conducted sensory testing to