XSYS has announced a new version of its ThermoFlexX Woodpecker surface microstructure technology that enables higher imaging speeds of flat top dot flexographic plates for standard white inks. Woodpecker Nevis has the potential to save on costly white ink while providing more contrast and improved colours in flexible packaging printing. It is the latest …
Continental develops tire from recycled rubber and plastic bottles
Continental, one of the leading tire manufacturers uses recycled rubber, rice husks and plastic bottles for tire production. The company develops technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and aims for all tires to be made of sustainable materials. Claus Petschick, Head of Sustainability at Continental Tires, said, “Continental is on …
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Agthia Group showcased growing portfolio at Gulfood 2023
Agthia Group, one of the region’s leading food & beverage companies, participated at the Gulfood 2023, which was held in Dubai from 20 to 24 February 2023. Agthia showcased its full brand portfolio across the water, food, snacking, and protein business verticals; underscoring a significant increase in its product offerings and strengthened regional presence …
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Al Thika Packaging present paper-based structure that exceeds protection rates of traditional fragile wraps
Tim Ansell SALES DIRECTOR, AL THIKA PACKAGING Al Thika and its partner Hexcelwrap presented Curby Mailers, an easy-to-use paper-based structure that exceeds the protection rates of traditional fragile wraps. The cushioning material replaces bubble wrap and offers substantial benefits over traditional wrapping mxroviding a significant return on investment for end-users, including damage reductions, pack time …
CMS meets its customers’ colour standard through its Color Conformance Platform, Chromachecker
Jaya Krishna CEO, AGE GRAPHICS ChromaChecker is a colour conformance platform which enables packaging printers to establish their own production standard. I’m sure a lot of brand owners here would like to do their jobs at different locations throughout the world and still get the same colours every time. For example, with the brand Coke, …
Synaptik, Comexi, Hotpack jointly present an innovative technology with savings in waste and adhesive volume
Dharmesh Zaveri GENERAL MANAGER, HOTPACK PACKAGING A joint presentation of an innovative solution to improve the flexible packaging lamination process through the in-line coating weight measurement system, gScan. This solution enables significant savings in makeready waste as well as adhesive volume. We have tried to keep sustainability as our prime agenda, and one we are …
SIG launches the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier Signature EVO packaging materials for aseptic carton packs
Nicola Wagstyl SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER MEA, SIG COMBIBLOC SIG launched the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier Signature EVO packaging materials for aseptic carton packs – Signature EVO at PRIME Awards 2022. This represents the evolution of aseptic cartons with no aluminium layer. The highlight of the presentation was how the new structure can be a solution …
Bobst demonstrates innovative solutions for labels production and sustainability across flexible packaging
François Martin BOBST GROUP MARKETING & COMMUNICATION MANAGER, PL NARROW MID WEB MARKETING DIRECT All brand owners are asking for faster turnaround times, so we are moving from flexo to the digital print process. We have substrate shortages and price increases, so we need to deal with waste in a meaningful way and we …
Borouge partnered with Corys Packaging in developing and accomplishing an innovative MDOPE pouch
Kamal Sharma APPLICATION MARKETING MANAGER, BOROUGE Borouge pasrtnered with Corys Packag ing in developing and accomplishing this MDO-PE pouch. Having made its new fully sustainable flexible MDO-PE structure a reality and closing the loop along with its partners, Borouge, Corys Packaging presented a fully recyclable PE laminate, formulated with Borouge performance Anteo and Borstar enhanced …
Al Bayader pacts empower GCC’s circular economy
Al Bayader International, a global manufacturer, distributor and retailer of creative solutions in sustainable food packaging, healthy food and personal and home care products, has announced strategic partnerships with global leaders in sustainability to accelerate and empower the GCC’s circular economy. Al Bayader also launched innovative sustainable products to promote the circular economy and …
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