UPM Raflatac and Logopak collaborate to offer robust linerless solution

Label manufacturer UPM Raflatac and the industrial labeling and identification solutions provider Logopak to collaborate for the first robust linerless solution in print and apply labeling.   With linerless labeling, omitting the label liner significantly increases the running length and capacity of the label rolls, saves costs, and benefits the environment by reducing the CO2 …

Mura and Dow to locate recycling facility in Bohlen

Mura Technology, one of the global pioneer of an advanced plastic recycling solution, and Dow, aleading materials science company, have announced the next step in their ongoing collaboration to help solve the global plastics waste issue and advance circularity. Mura plans to construct a new facility at Dow’s Böhlen site in Germany, the latest in …

Bobst celebrates 40 years of innovation in die-cutting

Bobst’s flatbed die-cutters with cam-driven movement have paved the way for mass production of high-quality consumer goods since a few years. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the mechanism that made it all possible.   “Often copied but never equalled,” is how Marco Lideo, Head of Product Line Die cutter Stampers, Flexo, Litho Lam …

Bobst hosts workshop for folding carton applications in Cairo

Bobst and IPS hosted a workshop for the folding carton industry on 23 August in Cairo which unveiled new opportunities for the packaging industry.   Partners and top converters in Egypt attended the event to discuss folding carton packaging applications, which serve a wide range of consumer goods and meeting brand owners’ latest demands for …

HSBC Bahrain switches to recycled plastic payment cards

HSBC Bahrain has announced that its latest business in the Group’s global programme to rollout sustainable payment cards and eliminate single-use PVC plastic by the end of 2026, in favour of recycled PVC plastic (rPVC).   The programme which sees HSBC’s debit, credit and commercial cards being made out of more sustainable rPVC – is …

Syntegon presents new IDH handling system for cookies

With its IDH (Intelligent Direct Handling), Syntegon has announced a new solution for handling and portioning cookies and crackers. The Syntegon IDH is based on a newly developed picker technology using linear motors. The flexible pick-and-place machine not only ensures particularly gentle product handling, but also offers a compact design along with high output and …

Marbach introduces nick changing system

The globally operating diemaker, Marbach has introduced a nick changing system to ensure maximum flexibility in the production of corrugated board packaging. The diemaker to offer maximum flexibility in the production of corrugated board packaging.   The system enables the user to react quickly and easily change the properties of the material to be die-cut.   Ralf Nuyken, …

Techkon USA launches new generation spectrodens

Techkon USA, one of the innovation leaders in densitometers, spectrophotometers, and software solutions for the global print and packaging communities, has announced the release of the New Generation SpectroDENS 4, its new handheld and scanning spectro-densitometer.   The instrument offers a new fully compliant ISO-13655 measurement head and the ability to seamlessly switch between spot …

Epson launches ColorWorks C4000

Epson America has announced its newest on-demand color inkjet label printer, the ColorWorks C4000 will now be available through Epson’s authorised partners.   The ColorWorks C4000 features comprehensive connectivity in a compact design for businesses that require high-resolution print quality and durable barcode and product labels.The printer boasts to be compatible with ZPL II, SAP, …