Kento Hybrid® receives EDP award for Corrugated Boards Solutions at drupa 2024

  In a momentous achievement, Kento Hybrid® has been awarded the prestigious EDP Award for “Corrugated Boards Solutions” at the renowned drupa trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany. The award was accepted by CEO Javier Quesada during a vibrant ceremony on May 29th.   The EDP Award, judged by a panel of experts from Europe’s leading …

Koenig & Bauer presents Green Dot Award 2024 for sustainability efforts

  Koenig & Bauer, a prominent name in the printing industry, presented the Green Dot Award at drupa on 31 May 2024, recognizing industry managers for their remarkable contributions to sustainability. This year’s award went to Richard Lim, COO of the Hung Hing Printing Group, with José Luis Bezaury, CEO of Litoplas Packaging, and David …

Polytype Converting unveils advanced barrier coatings at drupa 2024

  At this year’s drupa, Polytype Converting (Matthews International) is showcasing its latest developments in barrier coatings on paper, highlighting over 50 proven coating processes. These advancements, demonstrated at the touchpoint packaging event, aim to address the future of packaging by providing sustainable and efficient solutions for the industry.   Esa-Matti Aalto, Senior Vice President/General …

Mondi’s Hug&Hold cuts climate impact by 43%

  Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has completed a life cycle assessment (LCA) for its paper-based Hug&Hold solution. The assessment aimed to determine the environmental impact of Hug&Hold compared to conventional low-density polyethylene (LDPE) shrink wrap used for bundling six 1.5-liter PET beverage bottles.   Hug&Hold is a sustainable, fully recyclable alternative …

Konica Minolta reveals latest innovations at drupa 2024

  Konica Minolta and MGI are showcasing groundbreaking smart factory digital production lines at drupa, held in Düsseldorf, Germany. Spanning 2,400 square meters at Stand A65, Hall 8B, their exhibit features over 30 live running machines and software displays, symbolizing a significant advancement in digital transformation. Demonstrating the seamless integration of Konica Minolta’s toner and …

Durst Group showcases “Ready to Print” innovations at drupa 2024

  The Durst Group, a leading manufacturer of digital printing and production technologies, is presenting its latest solutions at drupa 2024 under the theme “Ready to Print.” The company is highlighting advancements in large format printing, packaging, labels, and software at Hall 16, Stand A41-1/2.   “We are looking forward to an extremely exciting drupa …

EFI unveils groundbreaking inkjet innovations at drupa 2024

  Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI) has showcased a range of innovative inkjet printing solutions for packaging, display graphics, and textiles at drupa 2024, taking place at Messe Düsseldorf from May 28 to June 7. Positioned in Hall 9, Stand A20-1, EFI presented new technologies that promise to set new industry standards.   Frank Pennisi, …

Canon and Heidelberg forge global partnership in inkjet printing

  Canon and Heidelberg have announced a global sales and service cooperation in inkjet printing, aiming to support commercial print businesses transitioning to hybrid offset/digital production. Heidelberg will expand its portfolio with its own inkjet product family based on Canon’s B2 and B3 sheetfed inkjet presses, integrated into the Heidelberg Prinect workflow. Both companies see …

BOBST showcases innovation for Corrugated Industry at OMÜD event in Istanbul

  BOBST participated in the Members’ Day event organized by OMÜD, the Turkish Corrugated Industry Association, focusing on enhancing end-to-end efficiency with innovative solutions for the corrugated industry.   The event, held on May 9, 2024, at the Sheraton Grand Istanbul Ataşehir, provided a platform for industry professionals to present new products and services, discuss …

DS Smith partners with BeFC to accelerate smart packaging solutions

  DS Smith has announced a new partnership with BeFC, a pioneer in fully recyclable smart tags, aiming to replace batteries with biofuel cells. This collaboration is part of DS Smith’s £100 million Research & Development (R&D) and innovation investment to advance work in the circular economy and offer packaging with a lower environmental impact. …