Avery Dennison honors supply chain partners

The winners were selected based on their performance in areas such as sustainability, innovation, service and quality.

Italy-based filmic liner supplier Siliconature was recognized as ‘Supplier of the Year’ by Avery Dennison for its ‘exceptional performance across multiple categories’. It worked in partnership with Avery Dennison to introduce advanced silicone technology on PET release liners, as well as collaborating to progress Avery Dennison’s 2025 sustainability goals.

Brazil’s BO Paper was spotlighted with the ‘Supplier Distinction’ award for its ability to help Avery Dennison introduce a mechanical pulp sheet liner in Brazil, which was then adopted in Argentina.

‘Best Emerging Supplier’ was China’s Wampolet, which Avery Dennison said is growing with it, while ‘successfully meeting quality, service and innovation targets’.

‘Best Indirect Supplier’ was SAP Ariba of Palo Alto, California, which provided ‘superior quality and service while continually improving its processes’.

Austria’s Lenzing Papier was named ‘Best Supplier – Sustainability’, having demonstrated both leadership and action to align with Avery Dennison’s sustainability policy to use responsibly sourced materials, comply with third-party verification processes and show clear commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in this very important area.

‘Best Supplier – Service’ went to Boise Paper of Lake Forest, Illinois; ‘Best Supplier – Innovation’ was Verso of Memphis, Tennessee; and ‘Best Supplier – Quality’ was Lawter of Chicago, Illinois.

Roland Simon, global vice president, procurement at Avery Dennison Label and Graphic Materials, said: ‘Our suppliers play a key role in our mission to deliver value to our customers. This ceremony serves as a platform to showcase our suppliers’ innovations and outstanding support, and to thank them for their collaboration.’