Aptar Closures to spotlight innovations at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024

  Aptar Closures will participate in the Gulfood Manufacturing exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 5 to 7, 2024. This event marks the 10th edition of the Middle East’s premier packaging trade show, where Aptar aims to highlight its global expertise and newly established regional manufacturing capabilities.   At the exhibition, Aptar …

BOBST expands global reach with new Packaging Competence Center in Italy

  BOBST has expanded its global footprint with the inauguration of a new Labels & Flexible Packaging Competence Center in Florence, Italy. This facility builds on the company’s existing efforts to advance packaging production through connectivity, digitalization, automation, and sustainability.   With 350 employees focused on narrow-to-mid web printing and converting, the new 1,200-square-meter center …

Domino enhances K600G printing solution for individual dose serialisation

  Domino Printing Sciences has introduced new enhancements to its K600G high-resolution advanced variable data printing solution, aimed at facilitating individual dose serialisation for pharmaceutical manufacturers. These updates focus on improving integration, usability, and maintenance.   Ian Chapman, Strategic Manager for Digital Coding at Domino, stated, “We want to make it as seamless as possible …

Henkel and Panverta collaborate to improve sustainable packaging for dry foods

  Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Indonesia-based film manufacturer PT. Panverta Cakrakencana have developed a new film solution that enhances oxygen barrier performance in packaging for dry foods. This collaboration aims to reduce the number of layers in packaging, addressing environmental concerns by minimizing waste. Traditionally, packaging for products like flour, rice, and pasta requires multiple …

Piovan Group to unveil cutting-edge rPET packaging innovations at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024

  Piovan Group, a global leader in process automation systems, will present its latest innovations in rPET packaging analysis at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024. At hall 1, stand 118, the company will highlight Inspecta, a groundbreaking range of analysers designed to enhance safety and sustainability in PET packaging production.   The Inspecta line features two key …

Domino unveils 1200dpi Hybrid Printing Module and Print Inspection System

    Domino Printing Sciences has launched a new 1200dpi digital print engine designed for integration into flexographic printing lines, addressing the increasing demand for hybrid printing solutions. The N730i Integration Module, based on Domino’s Generation 7 platform, enables label converters to achieve high-resolution digital printing at high speeds, including variable data applications.   Michael …

Sistrade advances energy efficiency and sustainability with new tool

  Sistrade is focusing on supporting both national and international partners in achieving the European Union’s Green Deal goals, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. To address the current energy crisis, marked by soaring oil and gas prices, the EU is accelerating efforts to reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources.   The manufacturing sector, which …

Origin Materials unveils CapFormer System, completes Factory Acceptance Test

  Origin Materials has introduced its CapFormer System, the first commercial-scale manufacturing system for PET caps and closures. The company has also successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test for the system, validating its performance specifications with over 98% manufacturing efficiency.   “Today marks a significant milestone for sustainable packaging and recycling,” said Origin Co-CEO and …

MPS unveils EF Packaging press for flexible packaging and shrink sleeve applications

  MPS has introduced its latest innovation, the EF Packaging press, designed to expand the company’s existing EF narrow web press series. Targeting flexible packaging and shrink sleeve markets, this press operates at an extended web width of 26 inches, offering new opportunities for label converters looking to diversify into flexible packaging or short-run applications. …

HEIDELBERG and Gallus launch new MatteJet technology for digital inkjet

  Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), has announced a significant advancement in inkjet printing with the introduction of Gallus MatteJet technology at Labelexpo Americas 2024. This new technology offers a fast and cost-effective in-line matte finishing process for digital inkjet printing, a feature previously unavailable in the market.   Gallus MatteJet …