Industry News 44 Spray March 2015 To the Editor... Dear Ava, Thank you for reporting on New Jersey’s “clean-up legislation” that, at first glance, seemed to address the requirement to post signs at retail establishments warning of the penalties for graffiti vandalism. The bill that was finally adopted and signed by Governor Christie is difficult to read because it addresses so many different provisions in various sections of the state’s laws. On further examination, however, the language repealing the requirement to post signs at retail stores selling spray paint was not included. The final bill, S. 1909 R.1, leaves this specific language in the laws of the state. Consequently, it is still a requirement in the state of New Jersey to post signs warning of the specific penalties for graffiti vandalism in stores that sell aerosol coatings. Since the language was in the prior bill and then subsequently dropped before it was adopted, it is clear that the New Jersey legislature agrees that posting warning signs about the penalties for graffiti vandalism in locations that sell spray paint is a prudent and appropriate anti-graffiti strategy. As I indicated in our prior conversation, this is consistent with the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) Model Anti-Graffiti Regulation that also recommends that local municipalities require similar signage where aerosol coatings are sold. The Graffiti Resource Council (GRC) will continue to include this strategy in our anti-graffiti platform as well. It is interesting to note that S. 1909 R.1 did repeal the definition of “spray paint”. So while the legislators clearly believe that the warning signs are necessary, they must be pretty comfortable that the citizens of New Jersey know what “spray paint” is! If you have any questions about this at all, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards, Heidi McAuliffe Executive Director Graffiti Resource Council Washington, DC 20005 Under the guise of showcasing the company’s creative collaboration and innovation, Coty Inc. announced the launch of a new flagship website and employee intranet known as “The House.” The new, mobile-optimized Coty.com received a fresh, updated design, highlighting the company’s various products and services through eye-catching images. VariBlend launched a YouTube channel with videos demonstrating the company’s various dual dispensing systems and explaining how they work. The channel, part of an effort to appeal to brand owners, comes on the heels of VariBlend’s newly-relaunched website. Editor’s note: To read SPRAY’s original commentary on this topic, see the January 2015 issue, page 6. SPRAY welcomes letters to the editor. In an effort to implement new global standards for sustainable aluminum production, The Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI), along with Ball Corp., introduced new criteria regarding environmental and social practices throughout the aluminum supply chain. The new ASI Performance Standard is the result of collaboration between aluminum industry leaders, along with upstream suppliers such as Novelis and Rio Tinto Alcan, and focuses on 11 specific aspects: business integrity; policy and management; transparency; material stewardship; greenhouse gas emissions; water; emissions, effluents and waste; biodiversity; human rights; labor rights; and occupational health and safety. The result will be a third-party certification system, expected to be made available to both overall companies and specific products. In recognition of his outstanding commitment and contributions to package design, the Pratt Institute will honor James Gager, Senior VP & Group Creative Director at M∙A∙C Cosmetics and Jo Malone Worldwide, at the annual Art of Packaging Award Gala at the University Club of New York on May 19. Gager has occupied a leadership role at M∙A∙C Cosmetics since 1999 and has been instrumental in the brand’s global growth since then. The Gala, benefiting the Marc Rosen Scholarship & Education Fund for Packaging by Design, includes a cocktail hour followed by dinner. Tickets can be purchased by calling (212) 925-5207. The Institute for Marketecology (IMO) accredited LMR Naturals, a division of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), with the For Life Social Responsibility certification, reflecting LMR’s commitment to environmental responsibility, fair working conditions, transparency and community relations, among other factors relating to overall corporate sustainability. IMO is a non-profit international inspection agency that certifies organic and sustainable consumer products. Flavors and fragrances supplier Symrise launched Conexión Latina, a new program designed to help household and personal care products manufacturers more effectively tailor their offerings to Hispanic consumers in the U.S., one of the fastest growing consumer bases, according to the company. The program was unveiled at the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) conference in Orlando, FL in January. SPRAY TricorBraun launched a completely redesigned website at tricorbraun.com. Designed to keep visitors engaged from the very first click, the innovative parallax scrolling feature highlights the possibilities and end results of TricorBraun’s packaging solutions. A new feature, RapidFind, allows quick and easy access to the solution that best fits a potential client’s needs. MJS Packaging’s new website went live, providing quicker, easier access to the company’s product offerings, according to the company. Added features include an expanded product database with enhanced search capability and a range of resources such as case studies, technical guides and spec sheets. SPRAY Web News
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