Fujifilm to demonstrate range of digital packaging solutions at Interpack 2023

Fujifilm will exhibit its extensive portfolio of analogue and digital packaging solutions at Interpack (stand F65, Hall 8a, 4-10 May 2023) under the theme of ‘Analogue. Digital. Sustainable’. Fujifilm recognises how print can add value to packaging, and is combining expertise in the latest digital print technologies with an analogue heritage to create a unique …

Innovia Films announces expansion at German site for sustainable label material

Innovia Films, a science material leader and major producer of highly differentiated speciality Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP), Bubble and Tenter technologies and Cast Polypropylene (CPP) films, announces the groundbreaking for a significant expansion at its Innovia business unit near Leipzig in Germany at the Dow ValuePark Schkopau.   A new 8.8 meters wide multi-layer co-extrusion …

Bobst announces participation at Interpack 2023

Bobst to participate at Interpack 2023 taking place in Düsseldorf from 4-10 May. The company’s innovations will be a major presence throughout the tradeshow, with several samples and machines shown at stands across the exhibition.   oneBARRIER PrimeCycle At several stands, companies will present converted samples of packaging using oneBARRIER PrimeCycle – a polymer-based mono-material …

Circular Valley startups develop AI for e-commerce reusable packages

Disposable packaging and inefficient waste management are two problems that have gained increased attention due to the increase of e-commerce.   Lixo and Rhinopaq, the two startups in the Circular Economy Accelerator in Germany have demonstrated how waste can be used and how packages can be made reusable.   Online retailers turned over more than …

RECAPP 2.0 to make recycling experience more user-friendly in UAE

RECAPP, Veolia’s digital recycling solution for individuals and businesses, has released a new version of its mobile application offering a suite of features that benefits both individuals as well as the environment.   Aimed to raise environmental consciousness among individuals, the advanced version of the app is more ergonomic, giving users the ability to track …

Avery Dennison acquires Thermopatch

Avery Dennison announced that it has completed its acquisition of Thermopatch, one of the leaders specialising in labeling, embellishments, and transfers for the sports, industrial laundry, workwear and hospitality industries.   Thermopatch will become part of the company’s Solutions Group. The acquisition will allow the combined business to build on collective industry knowledge, leveraging the …

GMG partners with Sun Chemical for new colour development technology

GMG, the developer behind a suite of market-leading proofing and color management tools, and Sun Chemical, one of the leader in inks for packaging, have partnered together to create a next-generation digital color workflow system.   The new solution, powered by GMG ColorCard technology, enables customers to digitise their color workflows, delivering unprecedented value in …

MPS unveils VirtualCoach real-time operating tool

MPS connectivity and performance service has launched VirtualCoach, a new product which offers to enhance the quality and efficiency of printing press performance. It is a real-time innovative operating tool that works within MPSConnect and is available on all new MPS presses.   As a personalised, data-driven AI instructional and guidance application, VirtualCoach is based …

Tanmiah Food Company plans to invest 4.5bln SAR by 2030

Tanmiah Food Company has announced several key developments with the MHP SE, Agricultural Development Fund (ADF), Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC), and National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) to improve sustainable food security and production, increase recycling capabilities, and improve quality of life.   As the only listed poultry company in the …

Mespack-Famartec partner to deliver pharma solution

Mespack and Famartec have announced their collaboration regarding the development of a high-quality integrated solution for the pharmaceutical sector; the solution will integrate primary and secondary packaging. The growing demand from pharmaceutical customers for a complete solution to address their production needs encouraged both leading machinery manufacturing companies to join forces in order to respond …