Printing inks and coatings manufacturer Siegwerk has won the Thailand Prime Minister Industry Award in the ‘circular economy’ category.
These awards are presented every year but the circular economy category is a new one that focuses on cost-effective use of resources, taking into account the use of sustainable materials as much as possible, aiming to reduce pollution and environmental impacts sustainably by developing a stable economy along with preserving the environment and natural resources of the country.
Siegwerk Thailand applied for the award in February 2021, and had to undergo a rigorous three stage vetting process including a site audit in order to qualify for the award. In the application, Siegwerk Thailand highlighted innovations to facilitate recyclability in packaging, awareness raising for paperization solutions, deinking/delamination technologies, collaboration with value chain partners for circularity solution and commitment to product safety among other achievements.
“This award builds the pride of the company and all employees as part of its success, and drives our company to continue to develop. We will also be an agent to raise awareness for partners as well as society, to focus on the circular economy in a sustainable way,” said Tussanee Leevongwat, entity manager, Thailand and head of human resource for Siegwerk South East Asia.
