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Curtis Packaging Corporation, a Connecticut-based package printer, reports the company has reduced annual energy costs by $32,000 by its switch to Agfa’s :Energy Elite plates two years ago.

Increase in new business, cost reductions and helping the environment among the benefits of using eco-friendly printing methods Curtis Packaging Corporation, a Connecticut-based packaging printer, says the company has reduced annual energy costs by $32,000 thanks to a switch to Agfa's :Energy Elite plates two years ago. In addition to these savings, the company has also been able to expand its client base. Since 1845, Curtis has manufactured custom folding cartons, today they do so using Agfa's :Energy Elite no-bake plates. :Energy Elite is an aluminum grained and anodized positive-working thermal plate that prints up to 340 lpi. :Energy

SANDY HOOK, Conn.—Curtis Packaging Corporation announced that it appears on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) new Top 20 Printers List of the largest green power purchasers in the commercial printing business.

SANDY HOOK, Conn.—Curtis Packaging, in an effort to continue its commitment to bring sustainable packaging solutions to its customers, announced that it is now Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified. The SFI is a fully independent organization that promotes responsible environmental behavior and sound forest management, including measures to protect water quality, biodiversity, wildlife habitat, species at risk, and forests of exceptional conservation value. “Paperboard is our most important raw material. As a socially responsible corporate citizen, we always strive to source our materials from sustainably-managed forests. Becoming SFI certified is another great opportunity to empower our customers to make an educated environmental choice

SANDY HOOK, Conn.—Curtis Packaging received a major award from the National Paperboard Packaging Competition for its Great Spirits Mini Bundt Cakes carton. The unique packaging was designed and manufactured with the purpose of reflecting the premium product it contains. The carton features a four-color process, spot matte varnish, and spot gloss UV. The result is a smooth but captivating packaging that reinforces the brand positioning. In addition, the carton was manufactured using 100 percent wind power and it is 100 percent recyclable, which positively emphasizes Great Spirits’ corporate social responsibility. “We are very honored with the National Paperboard Packaging Competition for its

SANDY HOOK, Conn.—Curtis Packaging has been recognized with a Gold and two Excellence Awards in the 64th annual National Paperboard Packaging Competition 2007 program. The Gold Award is for Crabtree & Evelyn’s home fragrance line, Winter Birch. The two Excellence Awards, both in the category of Health and Beauty Aids, are for Elizabeth Ardenıs Curious In Control fragrance and Zia’s new line of Natural Skincare products. “All three awards are especially significant for us,” said Don Droppo, Jr., VP Marketing, Curtis Packaging, “since they include recognition for one of our key corporate initiatives environmental sustainability. The Gold Award is a major success for Curtis