Domino launches Vx350i high-speed thermal transfer overprinter for flexible packaging

  Domino Printing Sciences has introduced the Vx350i, a high-speed, high-performance thermal transfer overprinter designed for flexible packaging applications. The Vx350i is part of Domino’s Vx-Series range and features improved printhead technology, enabling faster printing with both standard and resin-based thermal transfer ribbons. This ensures the production of high-quality, scratch-resistant codes without compromising on production …

Mondelēz and Amcor launch 80% recycled plastic packaging for Cadbury bars

  Mondelēz International has announced a significant sustainability initiative for its Cadbury brand, collaborating with packaging leader Amcor to introduce advanced recycled plastic packaging for its core sharing bars. Starting in 2025, the iconic Cadbury Dairy Milk bars, produced in Bournville and Coolock and distributed across the UK and Ireland, will be wrapped in packaging …

UV to UV LED: A Question of ‘When’ not ‘If’ Solutions by AFRA and Zeller+Gmelin to support Narrow Web printers transition from UV to UV LED

  A significant leap for the label printing industry in the Middle East, Afra Intl. has partnered with Zeller + Gmelin to make LED curing technology commercially viable, enhancing both quality and performance in flexo label printing.   As the exclusive partner of IUV LED systems, AFRA stands at the forefront of innovation, while Zeller …

Artotec enters into IML printing with Lombardi Synchroline 530 press

  Artotec Private Limited, a Karachi-based company specializing in offset, flexo, and corrugation printing and packaging since 2008, has recently enhanced its operations with the installation of a Lombardi Synchroline 530 labeling press. Artotec has been a key player in the packaging industry, offering custom corrugated packaging and advanced post-printing techniques.   The new Synchroline …

Integrated Plastics pioneers innovative F&B solutions addressing food safety and sustainability challenges

  Integrated Plastics Packaging (IPP) has emerged as a key player in the flexible packaging industry, boasting over 25 years of experience in providing tailored solutions for global brands. Based in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Industrial Park, IPP manufactures customized packaging materials that cater to diverse sectors, including food, hygiene, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and construction.   …

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 …

Borealis, Henkel, and Korozo collaborate on circular laundry detergent packaging

  Borealis, Henkel, and Korozo Group have collaborated to develop flexible packaging for laundry powder detergent containing 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. This initiative, now available in Central Eastern Europe, aims to drive circularity in packaging through innovation and cooperation across the supply chain.   The packaging, used for Henkel’s laundry brands such as Persil, …

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 …

Linx Printing Technologies introduces new inks for flexible plastic packaging

  Linx Printing Technologies has unveiled two new inks designed to address the challenges of printing high-quality, readable codes on advanced flexible films. The Linx Black Strong Plastic-Film Ink 1015 and Linx Black Strong Plastic-Film Ink 3415 are tailored to enhance code adhesion on plastic film packaging, catering to a range of formats including flow …

Amcor appoints Peter Konieczny as CEO

  Amcor has announced the appointment of Peter Konieczny as its Chief Executive Officer. Konieczny has served as Interim CEO since April 2024 and will be nominated for election as a director at the company’s Annual Meeting in November.   Graeme Liebelt, Amcor’s Chairman, expressed confidence in Konieczny’s leadership. “Peter has demonstrated exceptional leadership in …