Koenig & Bauer recognized for digital printing innovations at Digital Packaging Summit

  Koenig & Bauer received the Best Folding Carton Case Study award at the 10th annual Digital Packaging Summit in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, in November 2024. The company presented a case study on digital printing and automation, highlighting the installation of the VariJET 106 from Koenig & Bauer Durst in Europe.   The presentation, …

Gallus drives profitability with Digital Innovation: Flexon and Yeloprint lead the way

  Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), highlights its recent achievements in 2024, showcasing innovations that address operational efficiency and profitability in the label printing industry. The company’s advancements, including the Gallus One and the new System to Compose modularity concept, have strengthened its position in the digital printing market.   Two …

Marbach retains EcoVadis Silver Medal, ranks among Top Global Sustainability leaders

  Marbach has secured the EcoVadis Silver Medal for the second consecutive year, ranking among the top 15% of companies worldwide evaluated for sustainability. This recognition underscores Marbach’s dedication to environmental responsibility and sustainable business practices.   EcoVadis, a leading provider of corporate sustainability ratings, has tightened its evaluation criteria compared to previous years, making …

Empowering packaging innovation: Industry leaders align with Saudi Vision 2030

  The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is not only a roadmap for economic diversification but also a call to action for industries to embrace innovation, sustainability, and localization.   At a recent high-profile event in Riyadh, three leading companies in the packaging-print sector – NDIGITEC, BOBST, and ESKO – unveiled their strategies for …

Coveris acquires S&K Label, expands presence in CEE region

  Coveris has completed the acquisition of S&K Label in the Czech Republic, marking its third acquisition in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and its first label business acquisition outside the UK. Now operating as Coveris Brno, the company aims to strengthen its position in the region, targeting key markets including the beverage, food, chemicals, …

Huhtamaki appoints Ralf K. Wunderlich as President and CEO

  Huhtamaki Oyj has announced the appointment of Ralf K. Wunderlich as its new President and CEO, effective January 15, 2025. Wunderlich, a seasoned executive in the packaging industry, will succeed Charles Héaulmé, who has held the position since 2019. Héaulmé will remain available until July 2025 to ensure a smooth transition.   Pekka Vauramo, …

Victory Packaging rebrands as Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions

  Victory Packaging, a legacy provider of packaging and related services across North America for over five decades, has rebranded as Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions. The change reflects the company’s evolution from a distributor to a comprehensive packaging solutions provider.   The rebranding follows the July 2024 merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, forming Smurfit …

ALPLA acquires full ownership of Egypt joint venture with Taba

  ALPLA Group, a global leader in packaging and recycling, has acquired all shares of its joint venture with Taba, fully integrating the facility in 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt, into its operations. The site produces plastic bottles, preforms, and closures for markets across North Africa and the Middle East. Since 2024, it has also …

Edita partners with TJA to expand operations into Iraq

  Edita Food Industries S.A.E. (EFID.CA on the Egyptian Exchange & EFID.L on the London Stock Exchange) has entered the Iraqi market through a strategic partnership with Tuama Jebur Abbas (TJA), a Baghdad-based snack manufacturer. The agreement includes the acquisition of a 49% stake in TJA for $8 million, alongside the establishment of Edita Iraq …

Mondi secures 10 WorldStar awards for 2025 packaging innovations

  Mondi, a global player in sustainable packaging and paper, has earned recognition at the 2025 WorldStar Packaging Awards, with 10 of its innovative products receiving accolades. The awards, hosted annually by the World Packaging Organisation, honor excellence in packaging design and technology worldwide.   “Mondi receiving more WorldStar awards than ever before highlights the …