Woodridge, IL – April 1, 2019: Orbus Exhibit & Display Group®, one of North America’s leading wholesale suppliers and manufacturers of display, exhibit, graphic and event solutions is thrilled to announce it has been recognized for Specialty Graphics Imaging Associations’ (SGIA) 2019 Sustainable Business Award. The Sustainable Business Award spotlights companies that have implemented projects to improve employee safety and health, reduce environmental impact, or improved business efficiency. Orbus was recognized specifically for its reduced environmental impact.

“Orbus strives to reduce its impact on the environment as much as possible and invests in programs that help recycle, conserve and protect,” said Giles Douglas, CEO and President of Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, “this is part of our company mission.”
SGIA Award 2019

In 2018, Orbus recycled and diverted 90% of total waste from landfills, up from 77% in 2017. It recycled 107,000lbs of aluminum, 260,000lbs of plastic, 456,000lbs of fabric and 742,000lbs of cardboard, cores and paper due to reducing, reusing, and recycling materials more effectively. Since 2011, Orbus has consistently made its environmental impact a priority and continues to keep it at the forefront of Orbus’ mission throughout 2019. Orbus’ ISO 14001:2015 certification is a driving force behind its environmental commitment and recycling efforts.

Environmental Impact Chart for Orbus

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About Orbus

Orbus Visual Communications® is a market-leading group of brands in the United States and Canada that specialize in the manufacture and production of portable, modular, and custom displays used in events, exhibits, retail, and workplace interiors. Brands within the group include The Exhibitors' Handbook®, The Promo Handbook™, Nimlok®, Nimlok Canada, Fabric Images®, SEG Systems & Services®, Orbus Visual Communications Canada, and SignPro Systems®.

Orbus is a proud member of ISA, PRINTING United Alliance, EPDA, ASI, PPAI, UPIC, and SAGE; the company boasts G7 Master IDEAlliance certification and is registered to ISO 9001:2015 for the highest manufacturing quality standards and ISO 14001:2015 for its environmental management system.

Orbus Group’s supply and manufacturing operations reside in Chicago, Las Vegas, Huntersville NC, and Toronto. For more information, visit www.orbus.com.