drupa 2024 hits the midpoint: Unveiling cutting-edge innovations

  Ben Daniel, Messe Dusseldorf – drupa 2024, the world’s premier trade fair for printing technologies, has reached its midway point. Known for showcasing industry breakthroughs, drupa once again mesmerizes attendees with a dazzling array of innovations. This year’s spotlight shines on digital printing for packaging and advancements in flexible, carton, and corrugated packaging technologies. …

Savvinova Pack & Labels Industry looking to expand it’s opportunities in the FMCG industry

In a significant move, the Indian company Savvinova Pack & Labels Industry, has made a strategic investment in Dubai by acquiring their first Nilpeter press – an FB-350. This move marks a significant expansion for the company as it taps into the FMCG, Food and Beverage Industry in the region.   Savvinova has a history …

UPP rebrands as E7 Group, and ventures into the Packaging Printing and Converting Sector

  Abu Dhabi-based United Printing and Publishing (UPP), specializing in commercial, newspaper, and security printing, and recently entering the packaging print-converting sector, is undergoing a rebranding process and will now operate under the new identity of E7 Group.     E7, derived from ‘Emirates’ and ‘7’, symbolizes UAE unity and a forward-looking approach, reflecting the …

XSYS Introduces Nyloprint® WS PRO D Letterpress Plate for Various Printing Applications

  XSYS has unveiled the nyloprint® WS PRO Digital, a newly developed water-washable, steel-based letterpress plate suitable for the printing of plastic tubes, cups, metal cans, and aerosols. This plate is designed to optimize LED inline exposure and brush washout, offering exceptional print quality regardless of the processing equipment used.   Dr. Christian Pietsch, Product …

Sabic and partners introduce first in-mold labelling solution with certified renewable polymers

  SABIC, a global chemical industry leader, has teamed up with specialists in in-mold labelling (IML) to introduce a groundbreaking solution for food packaging containers. This innovation utilizes certified renewable polypropylene (PP) resins to create high-quality mono-PP thin-wall packaging, all while maintaining quality, processability, safety, and convenience.   The IML technology employed here accomplishes seamless …

Gallus Group Unveils Gallus Experience Center and Innovative Solutions on Its 100th Anniversary

    Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), is celebrating its 100th anniversary by opening the doors to a brand-new industry hub in St. Gallen, Switzerland – the Gallus Experience Center. The center, designed as an industry touchpoint, aims to accelerate innovation and foster long-term success and growth within the label printing …

Xeikon appoints Jens Osmundsen as Head of Sales for Idera

Xeikon has announced the appointment of Jens Henrik Osmundsen as Head of Corrugated Sales for the EMEA region, a new role that has been created to help accelerate the digital transformation of the corrugated sector with Xeikon Idera. His remit will be to build up and strengthen the go-to-market strategy and to maximise opportunities for …

Flint Group Packaging comments on current ink & coating supply chain challenges for MEA, India

Leading provider of print consumables and equipment for the global packaging industry, Flint Group Packaging has commented on the unprecedented supply chain volatility being experienced in its India, Middle East and Africa businesses.   Upal Roy, Managing Director, Packaging India, Middle East, Africa at Flint Group Packaging, stated, “It’s clear that the global economy is …