EPA Recognizes Intertape Polymer Group® With 2017 Energy Star® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award

IPG recognized for its sustained leadership to protect the environment

MONTREAL, QUEBEC and SARASOTA, FLORIDA - May 30, 2017 - TheU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) with a 2017 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award for its continued leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. IPG's accomplishments were recognized in Washington, D.C. on April 26, 2017. This is the fourth consecutive year IPG has been recognized as Partner of the Year.

"Being recognized by the EPA for Sustained Excellence is a tremendous honor," said Greg Yull, CEO & President, IPG. "I am truly thankful to our employees for their dedication and commitment to protecting the environment. Their passion for sustainability has allowed IPG to achieve this prestigious award."

Intertape Polymer Group, an ENERGY STAR partner since 2009, was honored for:

  • Achieving a five-percent reduction in energy intensity over 2015 that contributed to more than $3.6 million in savings since 2009.
  • Opening a new plant intended to create fewer environmental impacts through its energy efficient building design, support systems and process equipment.
  • Achieving the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry at two plants, marking the tenth time an IPG facility has achieved this goal.
  • Engaging and training 135 employees through energy treasure hunts that have identified more than $1.2 million in energy saving opportunities.
  • Sharing best practices and mentoring ENERGY STAR industrial partners.
  • Hosting an ENERGY STAR Showcase event that engaged the Danville, Virginia, community in energy management.

"IPG truly values our partnership with ENERGY STAR," said Philip Kauneckas, Corporate Energy Manager. "We built a world-class energy management program using ENERGY STAR tools and resources and remain committed to continuously improve our program in the future."

The 2017 Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Awards are given to a variety of organizations to recognize their contributions to reducing harmful carbon pollution through superior energy efficiency efforts. These awards recognize ongoing leadership across the ENERGY STAR program, including energy-efficient products, services, new homes, and buildings in the commercial, industrial, and public sectors.

For a complete list of 2017 winners and more information about ENERGY STAR's awards program, visit www.energystar.gov/awardwinners.

ABOUT INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP

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, woven coated fabrics and complementary packaging systems for industrial and retail use. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec and Sarasota, Florida, the Company employs approximately 2,200 employees with operations in 17 locations, including 11 manufacturing facilities in North America, one in Europe and one in India.

ABOUT ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR is the simple choice for energy efficiency. For more than 20 years, people across America have looked to EPA's ENERGY STAR program for guidance on how to save energy, save money, and protect the environment. Behind each blue label is a product, building, or home that is independently certified to use less energy and cause fewer of the emissions that contribute to climate change. Today, ENERGY STAR is the most widely recognized symbol for energy efficiency in the world, helping families and businesses save $362 billion on utility bills, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 2.4 billion metric tons since 1992. Join the millions who are already making a difference at energystar.gov.

IPG - Intertape Polymer Group

100 Paramount Drive Suite 300

Sarasota, FL 34232

Phone: 888-898-7834

www.itape.com

Contact:

Philip Kauneckas

Corporate Energy Manager

email: pkauneck@itape.com

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