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ISO 14001 certification is an international standard for environmental management systems established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
An ISO certification signifies that an organization maps out a framework that a company or organization can follow to set up an effective environmental management system, and is constantly operating to enhance its systems.

Pacom takes the issue of sustainable paper very seriously. Since 2008, Pacom has been certified in the FSC Chain of Custody program.
Information regarding the Chain of Custody certificate is available on the FSC organization website. https://fsc.org/

As stated from the website: “Between the forest and the final consumer, forest products may undergo many stages of processing, transformation, manufacturing and distribution. FSC Chain of Custody certification verifies that FSC certified material is identified or kept segregated from non-certified or non-controlled material through this chain. Mixing of FSC certified and non-certified products must be done under controlled procedures that meet the FSC Chain of Custody requirements.”

Instead of petrol-based inks containing volatile compounds, Pacom uses soy-based inks which are considerably more environmentally friendly. Traditional printing ink is petrol-based and contains solvents; in contrast, soy ink has substituted petrol for vegetable-based oils, thus eliminating volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which cause air pollution. Printing with soy-based inks, while currently a bit more expensive than traditional offset printing, is in line with the eco-friendly direction that many companies are pursuing currently.
All products printed with soy ink will be sealed with a mark labeled “Printed with Soy Ink.”

UV ink utilizes ultraviolet rays to create a photochemical reaction, hardening the ink from liquid to solid in a matter of seconds

As “going green” becomes a priority for more companies, UV ink is growing in popularity due to the fact that inks featuring solvents can present potential health complications for press operators.
UV ink does not contain solvents, has zero VOCs, and is environmentally friendly. Furthermore, traditional offset inks require time to dry, which requires the use of spray powder to prevent the still-wet ink from smudging the backside of printed sheets; UV ink eliminates the need for spray powder, further enhancing its eco-friendly aspects.

UV ink can be made even more eco-friendly by using soy oil as its base.

Environmentally friendly offset printing does not use isopropyl alcohol (IPA); this reduces harmful emissions which protects workers’ and clients’ health, and reduces the carbon footprint of print processes.

IPA is known to cause headaches, vomiting and loss of focus, and produces harmful emissions when exposed to sunlight or smog, damaging the ozone layer. Pacom uses presses from Manroland and Heidelberg which are equipped with DirectDrive alcohol-free printing mechanisms, to create an alcohol-free printing environment.

For each print run, the production team determines the optimal method to print the project with the least amount of paper waste. Depending on the print size and quantity, paper is calculated and often custom paper sizes must be ordered to make it as efficient as possible. This not only helps reduce overall production costs, it saves on waste when the print job is trimmed to size.

Pacom’s factory ceiling is set with large pipes. Paper trimmings during a production run is automatically pulled by high power vacuums and funneled into a repurposing staging area. The paper is compacted and wrapped for delivery to a recycling company. By doing this process we ensure the maximum amount of paper used for a project is consumed or re-purposed.

Pacom uses the Agfa Azura TS plate making system for our presses. Unlike conventional plate making systems, the Azura TS system does not require chemicals for the process. No water is required for the washing section which results in water savings as well. Waste treatment is lowered significantly.

Pacom works with Agfa on practicing a “Quick Dry” printing process. By doing so, the results are reduced printing accidents, reduce waste paper, less ink requirements, and longer roller life.

For each print run, the production team determines the optimal method to print the project with the least amount of paper waste. Depending on the print size and quantity, paper is calculated and often custom paper sizes must be ordered to make it as efficient as possible. This not only helps reduce overall production costs, it saves on waste when the print job is trimmed to size.

Pacom’s cafeteria is located on the roof of the factory building. As employees congregate for meals, they are welcomed by a rooftop garden. Last year, Pacom has developed a rooftop landscape to plant grass and trees. It helps to contribute to clean air and provides employee with a break space. It also has energy-saving effects, as it helps in controlling the humidity as well as reduceing heating and cooling energy cost.

Pacom Korea has installed air compressors and by utilizing this equipment, we reduce the electricity consumption and simplify processes by using air instead of electricity for key parts of the printing process.

Pacom has installed a solar generator system in its offices, reducing annual electricity use by 17%.