Avery Dennison recognizes suppliers

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

Supplier of the Year Italy-based filmic liner supplier Siliconature was recognized as ‘Supplier of the Year.’ ‘Siliconature has demonstrated the ability to consistently provide the highest levels of service, in many instances going above and beyond the norm,’ Simon said. ‘They worked with us in true partnership to introduce advanced silicone technology on PET release liners, as well as collaborating with us to progress our 2025 Sustainability Goals.’

The list below details other companies recognized during the awards ceremony and their respective award categories.

Supplier Distinction Award BO Paper, (Parana, Brazil), was spotlighted for its ability to help Avery Dennison introduce a mechanical pulp sheet liner in Brazil, which was then adopted in Argentina.

Best Emerging Supplier Wampolet, (Shanghai, China): This award went to the supplier that is growing with Avery Dennison globally while successfully meeting quality, service and innovation targets.

Best Indirect Supplier SAP Ariba, (Palo Alto, California): This award went to the indirect supplier that provided superior quality and service while continually improving their processes.

Best Supplier Sustainability Lenzing Papier, (Lenzing, Austria): This award went to the supplier that 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 Boise Paper, (Lake Forest, Illinois): This award went to the supplier who in 2016 constantly met Avery Dennison’s availability targets and found ways to reduce overall supplied lead times.

Best Supplier Innovation Verso, (Memphis, Tennessee): This award went to the supplier that was a key partner in the successful implementation of new products and ideas in 2016.

Best Supplier Quality Lawter, (Chicago, Illinois): This award went to the supplier that in 2016 best demonstrated the ability to deliver defect-free material that exceeded the expectations of Avery Dennison and its customers.