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. …

APRIL Group’s new Paperboard facility nears full-scale production

  PT Riau Andalan Paperboard International, a subsidiary of APRIL Group, has commenced the commissioning of its new paperboard manufacturing plant in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau, Indonesia. The facility, expected to be fully operational later this year, marks APRIL Group’s strategic move towards downstream diversification and sustainable business growth.   The new plant, with an annual …

P&G’s sustainability efforts highlighted on Global Recycling Day

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is celebrating Global Recycling Day by highlighting its ongoing efforts to reduce, reuse, replace, and recycle product packaging. The company aims to enhance consumer experience while reducing its environmental impact.   “Our teams designing products and packaging are guided by our consumers’ needs and our Ambition 2030 goals,” said a spokesperson. …

DS Smith introduces DryPack solution for sustainable seafood packaging

  DS Smith, a global provider of sustainable corrugated packaging, launched its DryPack seafood box in North America, offering a sustainable alternative to non-recyclable expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam boxes. DryPack is a 100% water-resistant, fully recyclable box designed to keep fresh fish below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for over 40 hours when packed with ice.   …

BOBST and Simpex Roadshow sparks innovation in Saudi Arabia’s Packaging sector

  Packaging professionals from Saudi Arabia recently gathered to explore innovations shaping the sector at a successful BOBST and Simpex roadshow. The event showcased the latest technologies and trends in flexible packaging, labels, corrugated board, and folding cartons, emphasizing their impact on production efficiency.   Simpex, a prominent Saudi company specializing in the trade of …

DS Smith renews exclusive partnership with Mondelēz International

  DS Smith, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, has recently announced the renewal of its partnership with Mondelēz International for the second consecutive five-year term. Mondelēz International, renowned for its global and local brands such as Oreo, LU, TUC, Belvita biscuits, 7Days baked snacks, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka, Cote d’Or, Toblerone chocolate, and …