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, …

Avery Dennison launches dual-frequency RFID inlay

Avery Dennison Corporation has launched another addition to its expanding dual-frequency (DF) range of RFID inlays, which provides combined NFC (HF) and RAIN RFID (UHF) functionality for cost-effective item-level tagging in a slimmed-down form factor.   The new AD Slim DF EM4425 tag is designed for logistics, medical and industrial use cases while also offering …

Mark Andy celebrates ‘Power of Hybrid’ at open-house

Mark Andy, one of the leading narrow web press manufacturers, welcomed more than 250 international visitors to a two-day Open House at its Demo Centre and Showroom in Warsaw recently.   Organised with the theme ‘The Power of Hybrid’, the event was an opportunity to show different solutions from the company’s product portfolio. Following the …

X-Rite announces eXact 2 for the print-packaging space

X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC, global leaders in color science and technology have announced the launch of eXact 2, a next-generation non-contact handheld spectrophotometer designed to bring the ink, print, and packaging workflow together in one device.   EXact 2 boasts to be the first color measurement device that connects to a full ecosystem of …

SIG launches portal for food and beverage customers

SIG has launched its new fully integrated digital mySIG PORTAL, a user-centric and intuitive customer platform which provides 24/7 mobile access to maximise operational efficiency.   SIG boasts to benefit customers the real time advantages to boost productivity and reduce operating costs in just a few clicks.   The portal provides customers with all the …