Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has announced preliminary figures for the 2023/2024 financial year, showing stable sales and profitability despite challenging market conditions. The company achieved sales of approximately €2.4 billion and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 7.2 percent, meeting its forecast. Free cash flow, excluding special items, reached around €50 million, marking the …
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Komori Europe has appointed Thomas Heininger as its new CEO, bringing extensive industry experience and strategic expertise to the role. Heininger, who will also continue as CEO of MBO Group, is expected to drive strategic initiatives to bolster the company’s growth and competitiveness. Heininger’s appointment is seen as a pivotal move for Komori …
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National Printing & Packaging Co (NPPC) is upgrading its Koenig & Bauer Compacta C408 presses as part of a dedicated investment program aimed at boosting productivity and reliability. The Saudi Arabian textbook printing specialist, which operates two Compacta C408s installed in 2002 and 2013, is investing in a series of retrofits to future-proof its …
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Xeikon and Sappi have unveiled an innovative, sustainable packaging solution for sweets, featuring the “Maoam Chew Fruit Mix” candy packs. These packs are made with Xeikon’s TITON dry toner technology and printed on Sappi’s Seal Silk 67 g/m2 paper, offering vibrant colors, high image quality, and a smooth surface. Notably, this packaging is fully …
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As I reflect on my recent visit to the United States in March, one event stands out prominently amidst the buzz of activity: the solar eclipse on April 6th. The anticipation was palpable everywhere I went, from museums to gift shops bustling with customers seeking eclipse-themed merchandise. It struck me how seamlessly brands …
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Packaging MEA had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Matthew Burton, the Sales Director of AB Graphic International, during HP’s pre-drupa press conference and DScoop event on 22nd and 23rd in Indianapolis last week. In this exclusive interview, we delve into ABG’s exciting plans for drupa 2024, their collaboration with HP on the …
An exclusive interview with Packaging MEA, Eli Mahal, Head of Marketing for L&P at HP Indigo, discussed HP’s investment in R&D, aimed at addressing market needs and trends in labels and packaging. Mahal emphasized the critical role of his team in understanding market dynamics and designing products tailored to meet customer demands. Usha: …
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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. …
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The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) has awarded Asahi Photoproducts with the prestigious Sustainability Excellence Award for its AFP™-R Reduced Solvent CleanPrint flexographic plates. These plates are recognized as a key advancement in the industry’s journey towards Solvent ZERO, the company’s commitment to sustainability by eliminating VOC-based washout platemaking and reducing energy usage and time …
Siegwerk, a leading global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has announced the successful development of a fully recyclable mono-PE bag for dry pet food using its CIRKIT functional coatings. Collaborating with printing machine manufacturer Windmöller & Hölscher and bag making and machine producer B&B, the company has produced …
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