Esko and BOBST introduce smartGRAVURE for enhanced efficiency in gravure printing

  Esko and BOBST have partnered to introduce smartGRAVURE, a digitalized gravure printing solution that significantly reduces downtime and enhances efficiency. The system cuts color matching time in half, minimizes setup-related delays by 70%, and ensures consistent high-quality results.   Developed by BOBST in collaboration with Esko, smartGRAVURE integrates Esko’s AVT SpectraLab XF color measurement …

ABG powers RFID innovation with advanced converting solutions

  A B Graphic International (ABG), a leading finishing equipment manufacturer, continues to expand its Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) converting solutions, addressing the growing demand for efficient asset tracking systems. ABG’s portfolio enables businesses to integrate RFID tags into labels, enhancing operational efficiency and precision.   RFID technology, which combines microchips, antennas, and readers, facilitates seamless …

Çevikbaş boosts output with dual BOBST RS 6003 gravure presses

  Turkish flexible packaging manufacturer Çevikbaş Packaging has significantly enhanced its production capabilities following the installation of two BOBST RS 6003 gravure presses in 2021. The investment has increased the company’s annual production capacity by 40%, reaching 18,000 tons, while supporting its sustainability goals and international growth strategy.   Founded in 1988, Çevikbaş specializes in …

Unilever increases investment in packaging R&D to reduce virgin plastic usage

  Unilever has significantly increased its investment in packaging research and development (R&D) to accelerate its efforts in reducing virgin plastic use. The company has more than doubled its investment in materials science and technology in recent years, focusing on sustainable solutions to achieve its plastic reduction goals.   The Global Packaging R&D Centre, which …

Highcon and Hybrid Software partner to streamline Digital Die-Cutting Workflow

  Highcon and Hybrid Software have announced a partnership aimed at improving the digital die-cutting workflow for packaging and display converters. The collaboration integrates Hybrid’s PACKZ software, which supports full PDF functionality, into Highcon’s Digital Die Cutting Workflow Package (DWP). This integration is designed to streamline processes, increase precision, and enhance workflow efficiency for operators …

Vinsak installs Rotatek Brava 450 at Paramount Labels in UAE, boosting production capacity

  Paramount Labels has enhanced its production capabilities with the installation of the Rotatek Brava 450, a state-of-the-art printing press known for its versatility and efficiency.   The Brava 450 combines advanced technology to cater to varying production demands, offering semi-rotary and full-rotary systems. This adaptability allows seamless handling of short, medium, and long print …

Domino supports manufacturers in meeting stricter 2D code regulations

  Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) is gearing up to assist manufacturers in meeting increasingly stringent 2D code requirements across various regulated industries. The move aligns with global efforts to enhance product traceability, combat counterfeiting, and improve consumer safety.   “With GS1 Sunrise 2027 and tighter 2D code regulations on the horizon, we are committed to …

E7 Group reports 82% net profit growth in first nine months of 2024

  E7 Group, a leading national industrial champion specializing in security printing, identity management solutions, packaging, printing, publishing, and logistics services, has reported an 82% year-on-year increase in net profit before tax for the nine months ending 30th September 2024, reaching AED 180.8 million.   Net profit after tax rose 65% to AED 164.5 million, …

Koenig & Bauer Durst Delta SPC 130 Core makes waves at SuperCorrExpo

  Koenig & Bauer Durst, in collaboration with Durst and Koenig & Bauer, showcased a range of innovative packaging solutions at SuperCorrExpo 2024, held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, USA. The companies highlighted their commitment to addressing the evolving needs of the corrugated packaging market, with a focus on both digital and …