Hybrid Software launches PACKZ version 10 with enhanced EngView connectivity

  Hybrid Software, a developer of productivity tools for label and package printing, will unveil Version 10 of its PACKZ PDF packaging editor at the drupa trade fair (Hall 7a, Stand D03) starting May 28 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The new version offers improved connectivity with EngView’s Package & Display Designer CAD software, aiming to support …

Pringles® introduces Pringles Mingles: A new twist on snacking with innovative packaging

  Pringles® is breaking new ground in the snacking world with the launch of Pringles Mingles, their first bagged snack in over 15 years. This innovative offering not only introduces a puffed format but also showcases a unique packaging approach, marking a significant departure from the iconic Pringles can.   Pringles Mingles promises a delightful …

Archroma unveils Cartaseal® OGB F10 for oil and grease resistant packaging

  Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has announced the launch of Cartaseal® OGB F10, the latest addition to its Cartaseal® portfolio. This water-based barrier coating is designed to replace fluoro-based substances and polyethylene, offering papermakers a sustainable solution for oil and grease resistant packaging.   Cartaseal® OGB F10 is FDA and BfR compliant, …

Amcor launches sustainable packaging for Huggies Eco Protect diapers

  Amcor, a global leader in packaging solutions, has collaborated with Kimberly Clark to launch packaging for Huggies Eco Protect diapers in Peru. The new packaging contains 30% recycled materials, offering a more sustainable option for the diapers made with certified, plant-based fibers.   The bags, designed and produced by Amcor for Kimberly Clark, aim …

XSYS introduces Catena ProServX for enhanced equipment monitoring and reporting

  XSYS has unveiled Catena ProServX, a cloud-based solution designed to provide real-time monitoring, alerting, and reporting for plate processing and ThermoFlexX TFxX Imaging equipment. This new offering aims to elevate customers to Industry 4.0 operations by offering insights into machine performance and consumable usage, ultimately optimizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and reducing waste.   …

Flint Group launches Novasens® P670 PRIME ink series for sheetfed offset printers

  Flint Group, a global print consumables supplier, has introduced Novasens® P670 PRIME, a new high-performance low odor, low migration (LOLM) process ink series tailored for Sheetfed Offset packaging printers worldwide.   The Novasens® P670 PRIME ink series aims to provide Sheetfed Offset printers with a solution that enhances efficiency and reduces waste while meeting …

XSYS introduces EcoFillX Software for ThermoFlexX Imagers

  XSYS has unveiled EcoFillX, a groundbreaking software feature designed for ThermoFlexX imagers, aimed at reducing washout solvent consumption. This development focuses on the non-image areas of photopolymer printing plates, marking a significant stride towards enhancing the sustainability of the flexographic platemaking process.   “Sustainability is a paramount concern for all manufacturers today, and XSYS …

Starbucks introduces sustainable cold cups, cuts plastic use by 20%

  Starbucks has unveiled a new line of cold drink cups aimed at reducing plastic waste. These cups, available in tall, grande, venti, and trenta sizes, are set to debut this month in stores across the U.S. and Canada. The company estimates that this move will prevent over 13.5 million pounds of plastic from ending …

XSYS launches ThermoFlexX Catena-BE 48 for streamlined Flexo Plate processing

  XSYS has unveiled its latest innovation, the ThermoFlexX Catena-BE 48, designed to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in flexographic platemaking. This new system automates plate transfer between the TFxX 48 Imager and the Catena-E 48 LED exposure unit, eliminating the need for operator intervention and optimizing workflow efficiency and consistency.   The Catena-BE 48 …

Bühler and Premier Tech unveil innovative automatic bagging station

  Swiss technology giant Bühler, in collaboration with Canadian packaging equipment leader Premier Tech, has unveiled the CHRONOS OMP-2090 B, a fully automatic bagging station. Engineered to handle a diverse array of powdery and non-free-flowing products, this cutting-edge system promises enhanced productivity and safety features.   “The performance and reliability of the fully automatic bagging …