Tetra Pak and Elvir join forces in a world first: carton packages using certified recycled polymers

Manufactured at Tetra Pak’s Châteaubriant plant in France, the new caps integrating attributed recycled polymers have been chosen by Elle & Vire, the number one French cream brand and part of Elvir’s portfolio.   Lausanne, Switzerland, JANUARY 12, 2022 – Tetra Pak, in partnership with Elvir, a subsidiary of Savencia Fromage & Dairy – a …

We aim to ensure positivity and success

  Packaging MEA speaks with Mohnish Rikhy, President of United Carton Industries Company (UCIC) in Jeddah, about embracing digital, meeting the pandemic challenge, and more Packaging MEA (PMEA): Can you share UCIC’s recent progress in packaging print-converting, especially from a post-Covid standpoint? Mohnish Rikhy (MR): The past 18 months have been tough on everybody. My …

Elopak reveals environmentally friendly Pure-Pak aseptic carton

  By Ben Daniel Elopak has announced its more environmentally friendly aseptic carton – the Pure-Pak eSense. It is the same shape as the consumer friendly Pure-Pak Sense Aseptic carton, with the ‘e’ standing for eco-friendly and has been developed using technology from Elopak’s fresh portfolio. This means the carton can preserve product integrity, safety, …

Zünd launches PreCut Center software

Zünd launches PreCut centre software that facilitates cut-file preparation for applications involving unprinted materials. With PreCut Center, fully nested cut files can be prepared in a few simple steps. The software significantly reduces the workload in file preparation, generates optimal material yield, and eliminates the potential for error. Zünd’s new software solution creates a simple …

Zünd PreCut Center launches cut-file preparation software

Zünd’s new software solution creates a simple and highly efficient workflow for generating cut files. PreCut Center simplifies file preparation and output and lets the user select a level of automation based on individual production requirements. All it takes is a few simple steps to create a fully nested file. Whether users prefer a manual …

Heidelberg exceeds own expectations with Speedmaster CX 104

Heidelberg unveiled its Speedmaster CX 104 at China Print, on June 23-27 in Beijing.   The company showcased the innovation in its core business of sheetfed offset printing, emphasising its innovative strength and technology leadership in a challenging market environment.   The 104-sheet format press offers commercial, packaging, and label printing customers access to cutting-edge sheetfed offset technology with …

Stora Enso invests in pulp and production sites

Stora Enso is investing in the future of the planet – via environmentally sound upgrades for its pulp and production sites.   The manufacturer of pulp, paper and other forest products will pour millions into improving the competitiveness and environmental performance of the Anjala-Ingerois production site, and a further €26m in modernising the pulp production …

BOBST unveils new solutions for its vision of a future packaging industry

BOBST has revealed new solutions to support its vision for the packaging industry, built on its chosen cornerstones of connectivity, digitalization, automation, and sustainability.   Folding carton industry The new multi-purpose EXPERTFOLD 110 A3 version features modules for the production of crash-locks and 4-&-6-corners, simplifying settings when changing box types. This reduces setup time during …