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The German manufacturer, who celebrated its 200th anniversary last year, reported sales which were up 4.3% to €1.218bn for the year to 31 December 2017.
The firm said it had met or exceeded its financial targets, as well as growing market share. EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) grew from €62.9m to
Talking about this major breakthrough in promoting flexible packaging sustainability, joint President, packaging and new product development at Uflex, Jeevaraj Pillai said, “Edible oil needs to be carefully protected from oxygen that makes it rancid. Barrier properties in a coextruded film for edible-oil packaging are imparted by Nylon and/or EVOH. However, it is the presence of
The Sustainability Awards categories spotlight each of the key areas of innovation where the environmental footprint of packaging and packaged goods can be reduced, from
Ioniqa has developed a proprietary technology that is able to convert any PET waste – including coloured packs – back into transparent virgin grade material. The technology has successfully passed its pilot stage and is now moving towards testing at an
The two businesses have a prior connection as they have both been owned by American Industrial Partners (AIP), and they had an existing partnership whereby Mark Andy Print Products handled North American sales for Presstek’s DI and CTP products.
AIP sold Mark Andy to an investment group
“The Southeast Asian market has been keeping us very busy of late. The label and packaging industry is booming and the interest in our range of solutions is high and continues to grow” comments Matteo Cardinotti, managing director of Bobst Firenze and head of BOBST narrow & mid-web
KernowPrint MetaliK is a 345μ cardboard with a glossy front face, while the rear side has a white finish. The MetaliK side of the material - available in Silver, Gold or Rose Gold - offers unlimited print options and pattern effects especially with
Treofan adds that just like the EWR57, the solid white EWR50 enables the efficient production of labels. The IML decoration with EWR
The ZD420-HC and ZD620-HC boast ease of use, high print speeds and premium print quality, according to the company. The printers offered more secure patient data and could help prevent medical errors in areas such as patient and medicine identification, said
‘’This strategic alliance is a perfect fit for both of us,’’ says Tom Cloots
Siva Krish, Proco’s vice president of sales, says: “Collaborative robotic systems are seeing strong growth in the blow molding industry due to the need for greater efficiency and automation. These systems are being designed in such a way that they complement the production line and provide simplified operation, a smaller footprint, and enhanced
Feedback from several customers indicated that the rotec Compressible Sleeve, with its consistent high-quality compressible surface, is an especially good fit for optimum print quality, combining screen and full tone printing within one colour station. Due to the round, closed-cell polyurethane structure, the sleeve never loses the level of, unlike compressible tape. However, a perfect
“When we designed Adamas, we kept every need of the most advanced commercial printers in mind. The result sd durability, enhanced performance and responses to the biggest market trends, such as low-power curing inks,” asserts Iris Bogunovic, product manager for Thermal Plates. “Adamas is a testament to our ECO3 sustainable innovation drivers, which bring ecology, economy and extra
Marek Motylewski, head of technical sales services Mondi Containerboard, explains: “We have always been committed to sharing knowledge with our
Henrik Kristensen, VP, TRESU Ancillary, said: “With shorter runs and faster turnarounds, label converters are under increased competitive pressure to eliminate waste. TRESU’s single-component SAVEink system makes an attractive option for an efficient label printing workflow, with
Talking about the new soft-touch BOPET film, Dr. Steven J. Sargeant, GM, Technology at Flex Films (USA) Inc. said, “If we scratch the surface of
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Sami Safran, CEO of MEPCO, commented, “Euroland IR is known for providing the most technologically advanced and user-friendly solutions in the industry. As MEPCO
Suitable for offset, flexo and gravure printing, Feldmuehle said it has been testing the product extensively with some of its customers since November.
“EmbaSet is suitable for standard labels for non-returnable containers in the food and non-food industry. The high white and high gloss surface
It is intended to support label converters in developing the opportunities in ‘smart’ labelling and packaging. With a very broad range of options, Avery Dennison stated that the portfolio “helps to maximize not only well understood capabilities, but also evolving
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Strong showing from K&B as specialist presses take off
Koenig & Bauer is working “intensively” on new products for the packaging, digital and industrial printing markets, after filing a strong set of results for its latest financial year.The German manufacturer, who celebrated its 200th anniversary last year, reported sales which were up 4.3% to €1.218bn for the year to 31 December 2017.
The firm said it had met or exceeded its financial targets, as well as growing market share. EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) grew from €62.9m to
- Staff Writer, 14 May 2018
Uflex develops reprocessable barrier packaging for edible oil
Uflex Limited has developed a customised formulation that renders barrier packaging for edible-oil re-processable.Talking about this major breakthrough in promoting flexible packaging sustainability, joint President, packaging and new product development at Uflex, Jeevaraj Pillai said, “Edible oil needs to be carefully protected from oxygen that makes it rancid. Barrier properties in a coextruded film for edible-oil packaging are imparted by Nylon and/or EVOH. However, it is the presence of
- Staff Writer, 14 May 2018
Xerox has partnered with PrintReleaf
Xerox has partnered with PrintReleaf, a project which tracks paper usage and plants trees to offset paper usage. Under the partnership, customers for Xerox managed print services, will be able to contribute to reforestation using PrintReleaf's technology platform and certification system. Based on a theme of "you print one, we'll plant one," PrintReleaf leverages paper usage reporting from MPS, and equates the number of trees needed to reforest that usage on an equivalent basis in identified- Staff Writer, 14 May 2018
Awards for sustainability
Packaging waste, climate change and other environmental problems demand an urgent and coherent response from the CPG industry. The Sustainability Awards 2018, organised by Packaging Europe magazine and hosted at Scanpack, Gothenburg, sets out to connect the dots. The annual competition has returned for its fourth edition.The Sustainability Awards categories spotlight each of the key areas of innovation where the environmental footprint of packaging and packaged goods can be reduced, from
- Staff Writer, 14 May 2018
Partners will aim to innovate PET recycling
Unilever has formed a partnership with start-up company Ioniqa and Indorama Ventures, the largest global producer of PET resin, to pioneer a new technology that converts PET waste back into virgin grade material for use in food packaging.Ioniqa has developed a proprietary technology that is able to convert any PET waste – including coloured packs – back into transparent virgin grade material. The technology has successfully passed its pilot stage and is now moving towards testing at an
- Staff Writer, 14 May 2018
Idealliance releases BrandQ Certified Supply Chain Facility
Idealliance announces the release of the new global packaging supply chain printer facility audit certification called BrandQ Certified Supply Chain Facility. BrandQ Certified Supply Chain assesses key aspects such as process capability, performance, process control, colour management, ISO Standards, proof and press alignment, spot color rendering, pre-media capabilities, G7 calibration, and includes detailed reports and analysis. In addition to enabling brand communication, BrandQ provides a- Staff Writer, 14 May 2018
Baumer hhs unveils the MLT-STA
Baumer hhs unveils the MLT-STA as an entry-level solution for cost-efficiently controlling glue application on flexo folder gluers. The MLT-STA was engineered for manufacturers of corrugated box packaging who until now have gone without monitoring glue application. The MLT-STA works in combination with any existing glue extrusion system available on the market. “Worldwide, a lot of the older flexo folder gluers in particular are still equipped with capacitive sensors for glue or moisture- Staff Writer, 14 May 2018
Mark Andy buys Presstek from its private owners
Label and flexible packaging specialist Mark Andy has acquired Direct Imaging press and plates specialist Presstek from its private equity owners, in the latest consolidation play among industry manufacturers.The two businesses have a prior connection as they have both been owned by American Industrial Partners (AIP), and they had an existing partnership whereby Mark Andy Print Products handled North American sales for Presstek’s DI and CTP products.
AIP sold Mark Andy to an investment group
- Staff Writer, 14 May 2018
Uflex launches Optika transparent flexitubes
Uflex has launched Optika, a range of flexitubes with advantages of multi-layered flexible laminates. Optika transparent flexitubes are said to offer aesthetical benefits to brands, such as 360-degree printing, utilization of the entire tube torso for branding from shoulder to crimp, high definition graphics, imparting metallic effects using advanced registered printing, registered lamination, superior surface finish using matte and gloss effects, and electron beam (EB) coating for ultra-high- Staff Writer, 07 May 2018
BOBST to showcase process technology
As standard when going to the Labelexpo series of events BOBST will put on a show on its stand #D10 at the first edition of the Labelexpo Southeast Asia, occurring 10 – 12 May 2018 at BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand.“The Southeast Asian market has been keeping us very busy of late. The label and packaging industry is booming and the interest in our range of solutions is high and continues to grow” comments Matteo Cardinotti, managing director of Bobst Firenze and head of BOBST narrow & mid-web
- Staff Writer, 18 April 2018
First SAGA seminar receives warm response in Nairobi
The first Sub Saharan Gutenberg Association (SAGA) Seminar was held at the Academy of Graphic Technology in Nairobi on 1st March. Organized by Flexofit, Chespa and KulChespa, operators and product managers of local printing companies and repro houses enjoyed a day full of educational information. The instructive seminar ran a basic flexo training and gave an overview about printing processes, flexo prepress, flexo plates and equipment, plate mounting, ink systems, anilox rollers, doctor blades- Staff Writer, 18 April 2018
Price increase by Zanders
Due to continuing increases in costs for raw materials such as pulp and chemicals as well as for energy, Zanders is forced to announce a further price increase of 4-7% for all paper grades except Chromolux paper and board, the company informed in a press release. Zanders sales director John Tucker said, “Especially the pulp prices worldwide continue to increase and there are no signs that this will slow down.” The price increase will become effective for all orders that are being invoiced after- Staff Writer, 18 April 2018
Kernow’s new certified synthetics and KernowPrint MetaliK
In response to the wide format market showing a growing interest in packaging, Kernow Coatings has developed KernowPrint MetaliK for fast production of shinny packaging in Gold, Silver and Rose Gold, now available in B2 sheets, the company stated.KernowPrint MetaliK is a 345μ cardboard with a glossy front face, while the rear side has a white finish. The MetaliK side of the material - available in Silver, Gold or Rose Gold - offers unlimited print options and pattern effects especially with
- Staff Writer, 18 April 2018
Treofan launches new IML label film EWR50
BOPP specialist Treofan has launched the new version of the IML label film EWR. The company said that with a thickness of 50μm, it offers greater efficiency and larger surface yield. This benefits brand manufacturers and converters in the food and packaging industry. By comparison, the previous EWR57 film with 57μm thickness provided a surface yield of 18.3 m2/kg.Treofan adds that just like the EWR57, the solid white EWR50 enables the efficient production of labels. The IML decoration with EWR
- Staff Writer, 18 April 2018
Zebra Technologies releases label printers
Zebra Technologies has launched super-secure direct thermal and thermal transfer desktop printers. The two machines print accurate prescriptions, lab and specimen labels, patient ID wristbands and equipment labels down to the smallest sizes.The ZD420-HC and ZD620-HC boast ease of use, high print speeds and premium print quality, according to the company. The printers offered more secure patient data and could help prevent medical errors in areas such as patient and medicine identification, said
- Staff Writer, 18 April 2018
Siegwerk and Agfa Graphics enter into strategic alliance
Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co.KGaA and Agfa Graphics have entered into a vital strategic alliance for digital packaging inks. The contract signed between the two companies includes a business transfer from Agfa Graphics to Siegwerk of a selected OEM customer list, access to know-how, intellectual property and services in the domain of UV curable digital inkjet inks for the single pass packaging and labels industry.‘’This strategic alliance is a perfect fit for both of us,’’ says Tom Cloots
- Staff Writer, 18 April 2018
Proco unveils robotic system
Proco, a supplier and integrator of automation technologies, has unveiled a new collaborative robotic system for the packaging industry.Siva Krish, Proco’s vice president of sales, says: “Collaborative robotic systems are seeing strong growth in the blow molding industry due to the need for greater efficiency and automation. These systems are being designed in such a way that they complement the production line and provide simplified operation, a smaller footprint, and enhanced
- Staff Writer, 18 April 2018
Flint Group tunes in to clients’ needs with their new offering
Flint Group listens to customers’ needs, now offering new hardness level for rotec Compressible Sleeve.Feedback from several customers indicated that the rotec Compressible Sleeve, with its consistent high-quality compressible surface, is an especially good fit for optimum print quality, combining screen and full tone printing within one colour station. Due to the round, closed-cell polyurethane structure, the sleeve never loses the level of, unlike compressible tape. However, a perfect
- Staff Writer, 18 April 2018
AGFA Graphics unveils Adamas
Debuting in spring 2018, the Adamas solution demonstrates Agfa Graphics’ continuing commitment to eco innovation.“When we designed Adamas, we kept every need of the most advanced commercial printers in mind. The result sd durability, enhanced performance and responses to the biggest market trends, such as low-power curing inks,” asserts Iris Bogunovic, product manager for Thermal Plates. “Adamas is a testament to our ECO3 sustainable innovation drivers, which bring ecology, economy and extra
- Staff Writer, 18 April 2018
Mondi launches Orange Board customer service brand
Mondi has launched Orange Board, a new customer service brand covering a full range of technical sales services for containerboard customers. Taking into account the importance of customer service and the value of round-the-clock support, Mondi Containerboard has updated its offering and aligned its three service packages under a new umbrella brand.Marek Motylewski, head of technical sales services Mondi Containerboard, explains: “We have always been committed to sharing knowledge with our
- Staff Writer, 18 April 2018
TRESU’s new SAVEink enhances efficiency
TRESU announces the introduction of its FlexiPrint Reservoir SAVEink chamber doctor blade, a light, fast-change inking system for narrow-web UV and water-based flexo applications that can be used without an ink pump.Henrik Kristensen, VP, TRESU Ancillary, said: “With shorter runs and faster turnarounds, label converters are under increased competitive pressure to eliminate waste. TRESU’s single-component SAVEink system makes an attractive option for an efficient label printing workflow, with
- Staff Writer, 18 April 2018
Flex Film's new Polyester Film
The global film manufacturing arm of Uflex has developed an bi-axially oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BOPET) film with a unique velvety and luxurious surface at its manufacturing plant. The new soft touch film FLEXPETTM F-STF exhibits scratch, heat and scuff resistance which has been a serious need-gap in the industry for flexible substrates.Talking about the new soft-touch BOPET film, Dr. Steven J. Sargeant, GM, Technology at Flex Films (USA) Inc. said, “If we scratch the surface of
- Staff Writer, 18 April 2018
GMG have further expanded their plugin for Adobe Photoshop in Version 1.3
GMG have further expanded their plugin for Adobe Photoshop in Version 1.3. Now colour accurate separations from RGB into Multicolour colour spaces are possible with up to seven colours. This is based on GMG OpenColor separation profiles. GMG product manager Peter Schöffler explains: "By using separation with the ChannelExtender, image data can be flexibly adapted to the printing process used." The conversion can be switched on or off at any stage during image processing. This way the final- Staff Writer, 18 April 2018
Sun Chemical has acquired the Metal Deco ink business of PPG
Sun Chemical has acquired the Metal Deco ink business of PPG, a US-based global supplier of paints, coatings and specialty materials. PPG, with a well consolidated portfolio, and Sun Chemical are both long standing players in the metal packaging industry. Felipe Mellado, chief marketing officer and board member at Sun Chemical, commented: “With changes in consumer tastes and lifestyles across the world driving increased demand for canned food and beverages, brands are constantly seeking new- Staff Writer, 18 April 2018
Zünd to showcase more efficient, more versatile than ever at Fespa 2018
Zünd to showcase more efficient, more versatile than ever at Fespa 2018 at Berlin. From the 'Digital Corrugated Experience' and 'Print Make Wear', to 'Printeriors', soft signage and a full gamut of printed POP, the focus of Fespa 2018 is extremely broad. As the premiere show for wide-format printing, it sets the perfect stage for Zünd (Booth B50, Hall 1.2) to show off the countless applications of its digital cutting systems and workflow solutions. With the latest version of Zünd Cut Center ZCC- Staff Writer, 18 April 2018
Berlin Packaging makes their eighth acquisition in as many years
Berlin Packaging makes their eighth acquisition in as many years. The deal marks Berlin’s second acquisition in Europe and eighth overall since 2010. Erben brings dedicated operations in South Africa, in California with its California Capsules business, and operated website TheBottleJarStore.co.uk. In 2016, Berlin acquired Bruni Glass, a leading supplier of premium and speciality glass containers and accessories. “Sasha Erben leads an extraordinary company that not only shares our focus on- Staff Writer, 18 April 2018
Goss & manroland web systems to consolidate
Goss International’s printing press business (Goss) and manroland web systems, both manufacturers and service providers of web offset printing systems for newspapers, commercial products and packaging, are planning to combine their complementary businesses. The combined company will benefit from the companies’ complementary geographic footprints, create extensive synergies, ensure long-term viability, and provide value-oriented solutions, especially in the area of aftermarket services.Subject
- Staff Writer, 18 April 2018
Middle East Paper Co. declares the launch of new IR section
The Middle East Paper Co. (MEPCO) launches its new IR site to provide its shareholders and stakeholders insights into its performance and operations. MEPCO says that the site enables transparency and easy accessibility to retrieve information about MEPCO such as its previous announcements, share price, and other performance metrics.Sami Safran, CEO of MEPCO, commented, “Euroland IR is known for providing the most technologically advanced and user-friendly solutions in the industry. As MEPCO
- Staff Writer, 15 March 2018
Feldmuehle launches new label paper
German paper mill Feldmuehle Uetersen, which has filed for insolvency, launched a new label paper named EmbaSet. It is a high-gloss non-wet strength paper for standard labels in weights of 80 and 90gsm.Suitable for offset, flexo and gravure printing, Feldmuehle said it has been testing the product extensively with some of its customers since November.
“EmbaSet is suitable for standard labels for non-returnable containers in the food and non-food industry. The high white and high gloss surface
- Staff Writer, 15 March 2018
Intelligent Labelling Solutions initiative from Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison has introduced a programme focused on the opportunities presented by intelligent labelling. Its Intelligent Labelling Solutions initiative brings together the supplier’s portfolio of products for such applications.It is intended to support label converters in developing the opportunities in ‘smart’ labelling and packaging. With a very broad range of options, Avery Dennison stated that the portfolio “helps to maximize not only well understood capabilities, but also evolving
- Staff Writer, 15 March 2018
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