Flair Receives FSSC 22000 CertificationCertification Confirms Company’s Commitment to Food Safety

Flair is proud to announce that our Calgary facility has received

Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000). The certification was awarded to Flair following the Stage 2 audit of the implementation and effectiveness of Flair’s Food Safety Management System. This included examining Flair’s management commitment, food safety team performance, internal and external communication, document control, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and

Critical Control Point (HAACP) implementation, and internal audits of verification and validation activities.

FSSC 22000 defines requirements for integrated processes that work together to control and minimize food safety hazards; the certification is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and is based on ISO standards. The FSSC 22000 certification affirms that Flair’s Calgary facility manufactures flexible packaging products that meet the requirements of global food manufacturers and retailers under a single, internationally recognized food safety management system.

Flair pursued this voluntary certification as a critical component of our food safety culture and to emphasize our dedication to ensuring the quality and safety of products. Commenting on the certification, Flair Vice President of Corporate Operations Cheryl Miller stated, “This was a tremendous undertaking for Flair and I am very proud of all of the hard work that went into achieving this certification, particularly from our Food Safety task force.”

FSSC 22000 serves as a global benchmark of manufacturing integrity and provides food distributors, retailers and consumers with assurance that the food safety management program Flair employs meets the highest standards. Successful implementation of programs such as FSSC 22000 and the HACCP process reflect Flair’s commitment to ensuring the safety and integrity of our production processes.

While receiving the FSSC 22000 certification is exciting news for both Flair and our customers, Miller emphasized that the certification is just the beginning. “We look forward to using this as a building block to further ensure our customers’ confidence in receiving quality, food safe products from Flair.” ■

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June 2016 | Vol.8 | No. 1

Building off its strong success in the lidding film market, Flair

introduces its LiDynamics® program. This expands the company’s current offerings to include a complete portfolio of lidding films. In addition to offering bags, pouches, and other roll stock films, Flair’s LiDynamics®

program is yet another example of the company’s commitment to manufacturing the highest quality flexible packaging products on the market.

The LiDynamics® program offers a variety of seal types, structures, barrier properties, and can be custom rotogravure printed up to 10 colors. These high clarity films work well for a

range of products including prepared meals, dairy products, dips, spreads, salads, fresh vegetables, and more.

In addition to our categories listed below, Flair also offers custom films to meet any product needs. Contact your dedicated customer service representative or your Flair sales representative today to talk about our LiDynamics® films! ■

No Matter Your Tray or Container…We’ve Got You Covered

• A category of permanent weld seal films

• Breathable, standard, and high barrier structures

TruSeal® TruPeel® PROVEN® RePeel®

• A category of peelable films• Versatile compatibility to

trays and containers• Breathable, standard, and

high barrier structures

• Designed for both conventional and microwave ovens

• Withstands temperatures up to 400° F

• A category of peel and reseal films

• Assures safe storage and maintains product freshness

Lookin’ FreshFlair has new brochures available for various products which detail our capabilities for each in our new clean format. Click the links to the right to see the new brochures on the Flair website! ■

In order to provide quick, easy ordering and shipping of products while keeping

our costs competitive, Flair carries on-hand inventory of a core group of our most

popular products and sizes as part of our extensive stock program. This includes

various bags (M-Seal and rotisserie, valved or tin-tied), pouches (stand up, vacuum,

retort, pre-zippered, safe handling, and clear front/printed back) and roll stock film

(forming, non-forming, lidding, and metalized structures available in high, standard,

and breathable oxygen and moisture barriers). This readily-available inventory can

be quickly shipped to your facility from our warehouses in Calgary, AB; Appleton, WI;

Houston, TX; and Vancouver, WA.

Flair also offers value added services for custom applications, including rotogravure

printing, custom sizes and structures, and technical analysis using our state-of-the-

art lab equipment. These options are available to modify any of our stock products.

Stock Products

• Bags – M-Seal

– Rotisserie

• Pouches

– Stand Up

– Vacuum

– Retort

– Pre-zippered

– T-Seal

• Roll Stock Film

– Thermoforming

– Lidding

– VFFS/HFFS

• Accessories

– Valves

– Tin-ties

– Resealable tape

STOCK PRODUCTS

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• Custom Products• Stock Products• Stand Up Pouches• Shaped &

Spouted Pouches• Retort Pouches• M-Seal Bags

Flair specializes in custom packaging solutions, working with customers to produce flexible packaging designs utilizing our award-winning rotogravure printing and Brand Color Management (BCM) system. Flair can be trusted to consider a number of factors before determining the appropriate packaging solution, including proper film composition, maximization of shelf life, ease of use, convenience, quality, and appearance. Flair will analyze and test your current packaging and, based upon distribution and end user requirements, recommend the optimal packaging to meet your needs.

In addition to providing quality products, Flair offers services that benefit our customers in all aspects of flexible packaging. Flair employs a talented team of packaging engineers and scientists who are able to meet today's research and development challenges utilizing our state-of-the-art laboratory. We manufacture the safest and highest quality films, bags, and pouches while also possessing the design and print management capabilities to create enticing graphics that make your packaging stand out. Flair's BCM system encompasses the entire print process, including everything from artwork creation to the final product print. Utilizing quality tests and sample checks throughout, Flair delivers exceptional rotogravure printing and can provide evaluation reports demonstrating our color accuracy. Whatever your product or processing conditions, Flair is your complete packaging partner providing you with excellence in flexible packaging solutions.

Miscellaneous Products/Add-on Features

CUSTOM PRODUCTS

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• 10 color rotogravure or 3 color surface printing• Easy open/reclosure options including EASY-LOCK by APLIX®

• Graphic enhancements (matte/partial matte finishes, metallic inks, screen and gradient prints, etc.)

• Fitment and spout options• Hang holes• Linear tear and laser scoring• Permazip® for tamper- resistant permanent seal• Tin-ties and valves

• Pouches – Retort – Shaped – Spouted – Stand Up – Side Seal – Self-Venting Microwavable

• Bags – FLTR Tear Resistant – M-Seal – Flat Bottom – Quad-Seal

Custom Products• Roll Stock Film – Cold Seal – Lidding – Shrink Sleeves – Thermoforming – VFFS/HFFS

Stand up pouches provide an excellent way to merchandise a number of different products, and Flair has a wide variety of options to fit your needs. Flair provides nearly unlimited custom engineering and/or custom printing capabilities for stand up pouches, while also offering multiple size and color options as part of our extensive stock program. The bottom gusset provides support and additional capacity, and Flair offers multiple bottom gusset options depending on the size of the pouch and the product weight. Printed, window, and clear pouches can be constructed from either standard or high barrier films depending on the protection needed for your product. Die cut handles and reclosable zippers make the packaging convenient for consumers, and one-way degassing valves can also be applied to keep products fresh where appropriate. The valve has also become popular for packaging unpasteurized products such as krauts or kimchi that continue to produce gas after packaging, preventing pressure build up and packaging leaks.Flair has trained field service technicians who are available to assist with

optimizing your packaging line and troubleshooting equipment. Flair also offers value added services for custom applications, including rotogravure printing and technical analysis using our state-of-the-art lab equipment.

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Stock Sizes and Colors Available• Available Sizes: 4" x 6" + 2.5" 5" x 8" + 3" 6" x 9" + 3.5" 6.5" x 10.5" + 3.5" 7" x 12" + 4" 10" x 11.5" + 3.5" 11" x 18.5" + 5" (Black gloss only)• Available Colors: Clear, White (gloss and matte), Black (gloss and matte), Black window (only available in 5" x 8" + 3", 6" x 9" + 3.5", and 7" x 12" + 4"), Silver (gloss), Gold (gloss)Special Characteristics• Standard and high barrier films to protect product freshness• Custom engineering and rotogravure printing available• Various colors and sizes available for quick delivery as part of our extensive stock program• Clear, solid color, and window pouches available• Available with die cut handles, reclosable zippers, and one-way

degassing valves

STAND UP POUCHES

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2605 S. Lakeland Dr.Appleton, WI 54915 USA

920-574-3121 • fax 920-574-3122

Flair Flexible Packaging Corporationwww.flairpackaging.com