SOMIC marks 50 years of innovation in packaging technology

  SOMIC Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, highlighting its journey from a small mechanical engineering company to a global leader in end-of-line packaging. Founded in 1974 by Manfred and Hildegard Bonetsmüller in Vogtareuth, SOMIC has evolved into a company with customers in 45 countries and 560 employees across …

Heidelberg and Canon partner to revolutionize sheetfed inkjet printing with Jetfire 50

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and Canon have strengthened their partnership with a formal agreement on global cooperation in sheetfed inkjet printing. The contract was signed at Heidelberg’s Home of Print in Wiesloch-Walldorf, marking a significant step in the companies’ shared ambitions for advancing digital printing.   As part of the collaboration, Heidelberg will market the …

Bakcycle achieves high-quality recycling of flexible packaging using TOMRA technology

  Bakcycle Recycling, a subsidiary of Bakioğlu Holding, has begun operations in Izmir, Türkiye, recycling post-consumer low-density polyethylene (LDPE) packaging waste into high-quality granules. The facility, operational since late 2023, leverages TOMRA’s sensor-based sorting technologies to meet stringent recycling demands and produce granules for flexible packaging manufacturers.   Occupying a 20,000 m² area, the facility …

Sistrade to present Smart Packaging solutions at Gulf Print & Pack Saudi 2025

  Sistrade, an international provider of management software solutions for the printing and packaging industries, will participate in Gulf Print & Pack Saudi 2025. The event, a key platform for the region’s printing and packaging sector, will take place at the Riyadh Front Exhibition Conference Center from January 14-16, 2025.   During the exhibition, Sistrade …

Berry and VOID revolutionize pet food packaging with recyclable PE film

  Berry Global Group, Inc. and VOID Technologies have partnered to commercialize a high-performance polyethylene (PE) film designed for pet food packaging. The collaboration combines VOID’s patented VO+™ technology with Berry’s expertise in film formulation and machine-direction orientation (MDO) processes to create a recyclable all-PE solution.   The newly developed film offers enhanced strength, toughness, …

Revolutionizing Packaging Excellence: The Classique Labels and Packaging Story

  Since 2018, Classique Labels and Packaging has been on a transformative journey under the leadership of its Managing Director, Rama Krishna. The company has not only turned its fortunes around but has also set new benchmarks in the labeling and packaging industry. By combining innovation with a deep understanding of market needs, Classique has …

Minister of Environment inaugurates Egypt’s first cardboard recycling line

  Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Egypt’s Minister of Environment, inaugurated the first production line in the country dedicated to recycling used cardboard packaging. Located at Uniboard’s factory in Sadat City, the facility was established in collaboration with Tetra Pak and Uniboard, two key players in the packaging sector. The project, which covers 1,000 square meters, has …

AI meets art: Nutella® labels reimagined by Eurostampa, Bria, and HP

  Eurostampa, Bria, and HP have joined forces on the Envelope 8 project to redesign Nutella®’s iconic label using generative AI (gen-AI) and advanced digital printing. This collaboration resulted in 9,000 unique labels inspired by art movements such as Cubism, Impressionism, and Pop Art, showcasing the potential of technology to enhance personalization and creativity in …

Amazon revamps device packaging with sustainability in focus

  Amazon has unveiled a redesigned packaging approach for its Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV devices, emphasizing increased use of recycled materials and reduced environmental impact. The initiative aligns with the company’s broader sustainability goals under The Climate Pledge, which aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.   Key updates include a shift to packaging …

A Night of Luxury: Afra and myCordenons Redefine Fine Paper Excellence in Saudi Arabia

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The luxurious ambiance of Voco Riyadh set the stage for a night of elegance, innovation, and industry collaboration. The Afra Sona MyCordenons Night, a recently held event, marked a significant moment in the Saudi Arabian luxury packaging market, celebrating the partnership between Afra, Sona Commercial, and myCordenons—one of Italy’s most …