Thinking Big, Moving Fast...Doing More, Using Less
More than 100 Years of Innovation
With a history of evolution spanning over 100 years, Walle has demonstrated its commitment to innovation. As a leader in the label industry, we were one of the first to:
- Specialize exclusively in label print production
- Introduce flexo label solutions as an addition to our litho label products
- Pioneer laminated paper labels (paper/poly) for hot-fill PET bottles
- Develop and utilize in-line chill roll flexo presses for roll-fed labels
- Introduce 100% computer-to-plate digital workflow for litho and flexo labels
Other Walle Innovations
- Breaking new ground with HD Flexo technology
- Introducing our EcoFlex™ shrink sleeve labels (2008)
- Investing in the latest wide web flexographic technologies (2006)
- Developing WalleSyn™ and WalleSyn Pro™ (2002)
- Introducing Six Sigma / Lean Management initiatives (2001)
Sustainability Achievements
- Recycle 100% of film waste and trim
- Recycle 100% of paper waste and trim
- Use 100% water-based flexo inks
- Use 100% solvent-free photopolymer plates
- Use 50% naturally renewable content litho inks
- Reuse 99% of residual inks and coatings
- Reduce VOCs by 100% use of solventless and UV laminating adhesives
- Reuse 100% of residual coatings and adhesives
- Recycle 100% of inbound materials packaging
- Reduce 100% of pre-press film by going 100% computer to plate
- Reduce 12% of certain labels through lightweighting