August 2022: For the fifth consecutive year, Affaba & Ferrari, a TriMas Packaging brand, was honored with the coveted Gold rating for its sustainability efforts by EcoVadis, a world-leading independent provider of business sustainability ratings. The manufacturer of precision closures for the food & beverage industry and industrial product applications now ranks among the top five percent of all companies assessed by EcoVadis.

The award acknowledges Affaba & Ferrari’s accomplishments in terms of responsible, sustainable business practices, including environmental protection through energy savings and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, waste and production inefficiencies. EcoVadis also recognized the company’s activities focused on employee wellbeing through a healthy, productive, and diverse and inclusive workplace, as well as Affaba & Ferrari’s emphasis on social responsibility. The rating also took into account the company’s significant reduction in plastics by producing more sustainable products.

“We are extremely proud of having once again achieved the Gold rating from EcoVadis,” says Silvia Ferrari, Managing Director of Affaba & Ferrari. “This award is not only a confirmation of our achievements so far, but also an incentive for the future. It provides insight as to where we can further improve to become even more sustainable.”

A commitment to responsible business activity and sustainable solutions plays a vital role at Affaba & Ferrari and TriMas Packaging as confirmed by Fabio Salik, President of TriMas Packaging: “Our TriMas Packaging team is committed to building a more sustainable future for customers, businesses and communities alike. For us, sustainability means continuously enhancing our products and processes to further reduce energy consumption, waste and materials in the long run.”