Manufacturers

According to its website, Intertape Polymer Group® Inc. is a recognized leader in the development, manufacture and sale of a variety of paper and film based pressure-sensitive and water-activated tapes, polyethylene and specialized polyolefin films, protective packaging, engineered coated products and complementary packaging systems for industrial and retail use. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec and Sarasota, Florida, IPG® employs approximately 3,500 employees with operations in 30 locations, including 22 manufacturing facilities in North America, three in Asia and one in Europe.

Intertape Polymer Group® has been an ENERGY STAR™ partner since 2009, and was recognized for these key green accomplishments:

• Achieving a one percent reduction in energy intensity to save over $500,000 in avoided energy costs and nearly $5.6 million since 2009.
• Engaging employees through ENERGY STAR™ Treasure Hunts at three locations, raising the total number of employees who have participated to 183 and the energy saving opportunities to $1.8 million.
• Developing a “playbook” of best practices in energy management to enhance and sustain energy efficiency throughout operations.
• Working with local community leaders, businesses, and students to raise awareness about energy efficiency and support Certified Energy Manager training.
• Implementing a digital communications strategy to promote ENERGY STAR™ and energy accomplishments that resulted in 254,482 impressions and page views.