PRESS RELEASE: IPAK emerges as Pakistan’s Largest Flexible Packaging Films Manufacturer

  International Packaging Films Limited (IPAK) has achieved a significant milestone in Pakistan’s packaging industry, emerging as the largest manufacturer of flexible packaging films in the country. The inauguration of its two subsidiaries, Global Packaging Films (Private) Limited (GPAK) and PETPAK Films (Private) Limited (PETPAK), held on April 23, 2024, at Quaid-e-Azam Business Park, Sheikhupura, …

BOBST and Huhtamaki: Accelerating progress in Sustainable packaging

  BOBST and Huhtamaki have teamed up to revolutionize sustainable packaging, aligning their values, missions, and skills to drive real progress. Huhtamaki, a Finnish-based global player in flexible packaging, specializes in sustainable solutions and aims to make packaging more circular. For BOBST, sustainability is integral to its vision of shaping the future of packaging, alongside …

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG expands Management Board

  In addition to the change in CEO, the Supervisory Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has expanded its Management Board. Dr. David Schmedding (47), previously Head of Sales, will join the Management Board as the Chief Sales and Service Officer, effective July 1, 2024.   Commenting on the appointment of Dr. David Schmedding, Dr. Martin …

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG announces changes in Management Board

  Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has announced changes in its Management Board, effective July 1, 2024. Jürgen Otto (59) will succeed Dr. Ludwin Monz as the new CEO. Dr. Monz will step down from his position as Chairman of the Management Board at the end of June 30, 2024, and will also leave the Management …

Köstlin enhances printing efficiency with PureFlexo™ from Miraclon

  Köstlin Prepress Services, based in Ditzingen, Southwest Germany, has embraced technological innovations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs while ensuring consistent quality in plate production. In 2022, the company adopted PureFlexo Printing™ from Miraclon, accessed through FLEXCEL NX Print Suite for Flexible Packaging.   PureFlexo Printing employs advanced plate surface patterns to combat ink …

Suntory Beverage & Food adopts Asahi Kasei’s AWP™ plates for labels

  Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd. has chosen Asahi Kasei’s AWP™ water-washable flexographic plates for printing labels on their 550 ml PET bottles in Japan. This marks the first use of AWP™ plates in the Japanese beverage industry and is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 30% compared to the previous process.   Asahi …

Al-Shamrani upgrades Flexo Press with BOBST VISION CI

  Al-Shamrani, a leading producer of polyethylene-based flexible packaging in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has invested in a new BOBST VISION CI flexo press to modernize its production and increase capacity.   The company, established in 1994, has made significant investments in its 25,000m2 facility, which houses 28 integrated production lines for film, printing, cutting, and …

GEW partners with Next Graphics as Exclusive Distributor in Pakistan

  GEW has appointed Next Graphics as its exclusive sales distributor in Pakistan for all label, narrow web, and sheetfed offset business. This partnership includes the provision of spare parts and technical service support to customers across the country.   Founded in Lahore, Pakistan, Next Graphics has expanded its operations with a new office in …

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 …

Marbach returns to drupa 2024, emphasizing performance, digitalization, and sustainability

  Marbach, a leading provider of innovative tool and service solutions for packaging production, is excited to announce its participation as an exhibitor at drupa 2024. Held in Düsseldorf from May 28 to June 7, 2024, drupa is a premier international trade fair for the printing industry.   Tina Dost, Marketing Director at Marbach, expressed …