ePac Flexible Packaging Marks Expansion with New Plant in Accra, Ghana

  ePac Flexible Packaging, a leader in custom flexible packaging, celebrated the opening of its new Grade A 2,200 square meter production plant on Spintex Road in Accra, Ghana. The grand opening event drew nearly 150 local dignitaries, government officials, customers, and media.   Since its establishment in 2021, ePac West Africa has catered to …

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 …

Koenig & Bauer Introduces XD Pro CI Flexo Press for Sustainable Packaging Solutions

  Koenig & Bauer has unveiled its XD Pro CI Flexo press, combining Italian market expertise in flexo printing with German engineering excellence to set new standards in performance reliability, process consistency, and efficiency. The XD Pro press has been designed to address just-in-time market demands for agile short-run production of sustainable flexible packaging.   …

Miraclon Teams Up with El Kassab to Boost Flexo Printing in Egypt

        Miraclon, a leading innovator in the printing industry, has just unveiled its exciting partnership with Elkassab Foreign Trade Co., a subsidiary of the El Kassab Group. In this collaboration, Elkassab will serve as Miraclon’s channel partner in Egypt, taking on a pivotal role in promoting and supporting KODAK FLEXCEL NX Solutions …

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 …

Tetra Pak Announces Custom Printing Collaboration

      Tetra Pak, a global leader in packaging solutions, has announced its first-ever Custom Printing collaboration. This milestone follows the successful validation of Tetra Pak’s Custom Printing solution, involving over 100 million packages, and marks the beginning of new business and marketing opportunities that enhance flexibility and customization for consumers.   Flow Beverage …

Xeikon Unveils High-Speed Toner Label Press at Labelexpo Brussels 2023

  Brussels, September 13, 2023 – Xeikon, a prominent player in the label printing industry, has introduced its latest innovation, the Xeikon LION LX3000, at the ongoing Labelexpo Europe 2023 in Brussels. This state-of-the-art dry toner press, equipped with the revolutionary Cruise Control System, promises heightened productivity and label quality, setting new industry standards.   …

Reproflex3 Extends Partnership with XSYS for Enhanced Flexographic Printing

      Reproflex3, a notable player in the flexographic printing industry, has announced an expansion of its partnership with XSYS, a leading provider of flexographic plates and systems. This move comes as Reproflex3 seeks to bolster its position in the global flexographic print market.   Under the terms of the extended agreement, XSYS’s flexographic …