DS Smith secures dual wins at Procter & Gamble Excellence Awards

  DS Smith has achieved a milestone by winning Procter & Gamble (P&G) Excellence Awards in both the Baby Care and Home Care packaging solutions categories. This year, DS Smith stood out as the first supplier to secure wins in two categories simultaneously, among only ten finalists globally.   The P&G Excellence Awards, held biennially, …

BOBST partners with PACKITOO to enhance digital solutions in packaging industry

  BOBST has announced a strategic partnership with PACKITOO, a French company specializing in digital solutions for the packaging industry. This collaboration is part of BOBST’s ongoing strategy to digitalize and connect the packaging value chain, from brand owners to converters and equipment suppliers.   PACKITOO’s HIPE, a web-based sales tool tailored for the packaging …

Bobst and Multigraph Machinery Kenya partner to expand presence in East Africa

  In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its footprint in East Africa, Bobst, a global leader in packaging machinery, has announced a partnership with Multigraph Machinery Kenya Ltd.   This alliance, unveiled at Drupa, signifies Bobst’s commitment to enhancing its service capabilities and market reach across the region.   Multigraph Machinery Kenya Ltd., established …

Mondi and Meurer introduce new paper solution for coffee packaging

  Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has developed a new secondary paper packaging solution, TrayWrap, for wrapping bundles of food and drinks. This new solution replaces the plastic shrink film traditionally used in the industry.   The TrayWrap, made with Mondi’s Advantage StretchWrap, is now being used by a coffee brand …

Koenig & Bauer reports strong sales and innovations at drupa 2024

  Koenig & Bauer showcased a wide range of digital innovations and advanced printing technologies at drupa 2024, held in Düsseldorf from May 28 to June 7. CEO Dr. Andreas Pleßke noted the industry’s significant changes, emphasizing sustainability and digitalization as key themes.   Digital innovations, particularly the digital intelligence Kyana and the myKyana portal, …

Heidelberg reports order surge post-drupa, ending short-time work in June

  Heidelberg has announced a significant recovery in incoming orders following its participation in the drupa trade fair in Düsseldorf. The event attracted a global audience, resulting in a surge of orders and increased production capacity utilization, allowing HEIDELBERG to end short-time work at its German sites by June 2024.   “Our drupa team impressed …

KAMA GmbH and TRESU A/S collaborate for enhanced digital finishing at drupa 2024

  KAMA GmbH in Dresden and TRESU A/S, a provider of flexible solutions for flexographic printing machines and coating technology from Denmark, have revealed their partnership at Drupa 2024. The collaboration aims to elevate digital finishing to a new level of efficiency.   KAMA will integrate a TRESU coating unit into the newly developed Hammerhead …

Parksons Packaging expands fleet with Koenig & Bauer’s Rapida 105 at drupa

  Parksons Packaging, a prominent player in India’s printing industry, has made another significant investment in sheetfed offset technology from Koenig & Bauer during the drupa exhibition. The company, known for its extensive Rapida printer fleet, has ordered a Rapida 105 with seven inking units, coater, and extended delivery, which will be stationed at MK …

Heidelberg Middle East CEO Zeid Al-Jehni reflects on drupa 2024 success

  Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA, sat down with Zeid Al-Jehni, CEO of Heidelberg Middle East, FZCO, at drupa 2024 to discuss the company’s achievements and industry insights.   Heidelberg Middle East, a leading player in the printing and packaging sector, marked its return to drupa after an eight-year hiatus with a strong …

Bobst targets Middle East and Africa with digital focus at drupa 2024

  At drupa 2024, Bobst’s Regional Business Director for Africa, Middle East, Turkey, Russia, CIS Business Unit Printing and Converting, Eric Pavone, spoke with Ben Daniel of Packaging MEA. The conversation revolved around Bobst’s emphasis on digitalization and their newest innovations tailored for the Middle East and African markets.   Bobst Connect Steals the Show …