drupa 2024: Mondi to showcase sustainable premium papers for Luxury Packaging

  Mondi will present its latest sustainable packaging and paper solutions at drupa 2024, focusing on its PERGRAPHICA®, IQ GRASS+ Packaging, and IQ Board brands. The company will exhibit at the touchpoint packaging (tpp) forum in Hall 3, Stand B31, highlighting sustainable design papers and trends in luxury packaging.   Mondi’s premium papers are tailored …

NPPC upgrades Koenig & Bauer press for enhanced efficiency

  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 …

Xeikon and Sappi introduce sustainable candy packaging solution

  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 …

Coles launches recyclable paper bag packaging for mandarins

  Coles has introduced a new recyclable paper bag for its Unique Selection mandarins, replacing the traditional plastic net bags as the fruit comes into season. This change aims to reduce plastic waste, eliminating the use of 11,700 kilograms of plastic annually. The paper bags can be recycled kerbside.   Coles anticipates selling over one …

PulPac and LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW partner on sustainable confectionery packaging

  PulPac and LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW have announced a collaboration to develop sustainable packaging solutions using PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology. This partnership aims to create environmentally friendly packaging alternatives for the premium confectionery brand.   PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology uses renewable fibers from responsibly managed forests, offering a resource-efficient and cost-competitive alternative to …

Metsä Board achieves Home Compostability Certification for paperboards

  Metsä Board, a part of Metsä Group, has announced the achievement of home compostability certification for all its white kraftliners and folding boxboards, excluding PE-coated grades. The certification, issued by DIN CERTCO, is based on compliance with standard NF T 51-800.   Helena Moring-Vepsäläinen, Product Safety Manager at Metsä Board, highlighted the significance of …

Amazon partners with Industry leaders to scale Carbon capture for paper packaging

  Amazon has joined forces with RTI International, Schlumberger, and International Paper to collaborate on a project aimed at scaling carbon capture and storage (CCS) for the pulp and paper industry. Selected by the US Department of Energy, the project focuses on decarbonizing paper packaging, a crucial step in reducing the industry’s carbon footprint.   …

UPM and Fazer win WorldStar Award 2024 for new fibre-based packaging

  UPM Specialty Papers and Fazer, based in Finland, have jointly received the prestigious WorldStar Award 2024 in the Food category for their innovative fibre-based packaging solution for Fazer’s Oat Rice Pies. This new packaging solution eliminates the need for a plastic lamination layer, reducing the reliance on fossil-based materials and enhancing recyclability.   The …

Tesco introduces eco-friendly toilet rolls from recycled cardboard

  Tesco is pioneering a groundbreaking approach in sustainability by introducing a new line of toilet roll and kitchen towel crafted from recycled cardboard and pulp. Developed in collaboration with supplier WEPA, these products are set to redefine eco-friendly household essentials.   The innovative process involves transforming tons of corrugated cardboard, sourced in part from …

Marbach Launches App for Efficient Creasing Channel Selection

  Marbach, a leading provider in die-cutting solutions, has introduced a new app aimed at streamlining the process of selecting the appropriate creasing channel for packaging needs.   André Angermeir, Sales Manager at Marbach Die Supplies, highlighted the significance of the app’s release, stating, “We launched our app at the end of October, and immediately …