DuPont™ Cyrel® ReNew flexographic plate technology was named the recipient of the Sustainability Excellence Award during the FTA FORUM INFOFLEX 2026.
“This award underscores our continued leadership in flexographic innovation and our commitment to providing a more sustainable future in the packaging printing industry,” said Tucker Norton, Vice President and General Manager, DuPont™ Cyrel® Flexographic Solutions.
Cyrel® ReNew plates incorporate more than 50% ISCC PLUS-certified bio-circular raw materials in the photopolymer, enabling a significant reduction in reliance on virgin fossil-based resources. Built on a mass balance approach, the new solution provides traceability of renewable inputs across the value chain while aligning with circular economy principles.
Cyrel® ReNew LSH represents the first product of the newly introduced family of Cyrel® ReNew plates. The plate brings the LED exposure technology from Cyrel® Lightning, while reducing the product’s carbon footprint through the application of the mass balance methodology. As a drop-in solution, Cyrel® ReNew LSH delivers the same high-quality print performance as conventional Cyrel® Lightning LSH plates.
These plates can deliver a 15% lower product carbon footprint compared with fossil-based plates – saving approximately 83 kg CO₂e per box of 10 plates, an impact comparable to growing a tree seedling for 10 years.
“At Cyrel®, we’re focused on advancing flexographic technologies that reduce environmental impact while maintaining the quality, consistency, and reliability our customers expect. This is clearly demonstrated by our well-established Cyrel® FAST thermal system, as well as our recent GreenCircle certification,” said Serena Stephenson, Director of Innovation, DuPont™ Cyrel® Flexographic Solutions. “The Cyrel® ReNew recognition marks another meaningful milestone and reflects the team’s continued commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable plate solutions.”
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Cyrel® ReNew LSH represents the first product of the newly introduced Cyrel® ReNew family of plates