Bobst boosts digital-age manufacturing on Visionfold and Novafold

Bobst has enhanced its middle-range folder-gluers with the implementation of the Sphere machine interface. Combined with improved ergonomics, both machines take a decisive step into the future of folding-gluing. This evolution allows folding carton converters to further optimize the production workflow and enable efficient data flow between physical equipment and digital solutions.   With regular …

Daniel Turnheim to succeed Mark Tonkens as Borealis CFO

The Supervisory Board of Borealis has appointed Daniel Turnheim (48) as the new Chief Financial Officer with effect from 1 June 2023.   Mark Tonkens to leave Borealis Executive Board by mutual agreement effective 31 May 2023, Daniel Turnheim appointed as Borealis CFO effective 1 June 2023.   The appointment spans a three-year period, with …

Mondi partners with Megaflex for paper solution for rollpacking mattresses

Mondi, one of the global leaders in sustainable packaging and paper, has created Protector Bag ExpandForm, a paper bag solution with an expandable feature to safely rollpack mattresses.   Protector Bag ExpandForm replaces the current plastic packaging with a flexible and recyclable alternative. The solution is also customisable and can expand to different sizes while …

Google launches Challenge to reduce plastic waste in food services

Google is taking steps to address the growing plastic waste problem by launching the Single-Use Plastics Challenge, aimed at reducing the amount of plastic waste produced in food services.   The challenge invites food and beverage companies with plastic-free packaging solutions to apply and test their products in Google’s cafes and MicroKitchens.   Successful applicants …

DuPont Cyrel Solutions enhances Lightning Platform with LFH Plate

DuPont Cyrel Solutions has announced the newest member of the Cyrel Lightning plate family which was launched at the FTA Forum & INFOFLEX 2023. The new Cyrel Lightning LFH plate delivers quick access times, consistent printing results, and a reduced environmental footprint.   The Cyrel Lightning LFH plate was built on the technology of the …

Sidel partners with Niche Cocoa for Ghana’s first aseptic beverage production in PET

Niche Cocoa Industry, one of Ghana’s largest fully integrated cocoa processors, has successfully installed its first-ever aseptic line through Sidel. The line marks a significant milestone for the company, as it makes its first venture into milk-based products in PET with the assistance of Sidel’s long-standing expertise in aseptic production.   “We selected Sidel because …

Asahi Kasei establishes framework for carbon-neutrality startups

Asahi Kasei established a “Care for Earth” investment framework as a new initiative for carbon neutrality by investing $100 million worldwide in early-stage startups that aim to solve issues in environmental fields such as hydrogen, energy storage, carbon management, and bio-based chemicals over the 5-year period up to fiscal 2027.   Since 2008, Asahi Kasei …

Avery Dennison and Dow launch hotmelt label adhesive

Dow and Avery Dennison have co-developed an innovative and sustainable new hotmelt label adhesive solution that enables polyolefin filmic labels and polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE) packaging to be mechanically recycled together in one stream. The adhesive is the first of its kind on the label market and is approved by Recyclass for recycling in …

Miraclon receives FTA Technical Innovation Award for PureFlexo printing

Miraclon has received the prestigious FTA Technical Innovation Award for PureFlexo Printing. Accessed through Kodak Flexcel NX Print Suite, the technology addresses and controls unwanted ink spread to allow a wider operating window in printing – maximising efficiency, repeatability and overall performance on press.   As one of only three Technical Innovation Award recipients, and …