MPS unveils EF Packaging press for flexible packaging and shrink sleeve applications

  MPS has introduced its latest innovation, the EF Packaging press, designed to expand the company’s existing EF narrow web press series. Targeting flexible packaging and shrink sleeve markets, this press operates at an extended web width of 26 inches, offering new opportunities for label converters looking to diversify into flexible packaging or short-run applications. …

Amcor appoints Peter Konieczny as CEO

  Amcor has announced the appointment of Peter Konieczny as its Chief Executive Officer. Konieczny has served as Interim CEO since April 2024 and will be nominated for election as a director at the company’s Annual Meeting in November.   Graeme Liebelt, Amcor’s Chairman, expressed confidence in Konieczny’s leadership. “Peter has demonstrated exceptional leadership in …

Fosber partners with Print & Pack TEC to expand Middle East presence

  Fosber S.p.A. has announced the appointment of a new agent for key markets in the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait. The company has partnered with Print & Pack TEC, a provider of solutions and services for the paper converting and corrugated industries in the region.   …

Huhtamaki Flexibles Istanbul receives P&G’s 2023 Excellence Award

  Huhtamaki Flexibles Istanbul has been awarded the P&G 2023 Excellence Award, joining a distinguished group of around 80 suppliers selected from approximately 60,000 globally. The award recognizes the company’s significant role within P&G’s supply ecosystem.   The accolade highlights the strong partnership between Huhtamaki and P&G, emphasizing the company’s consistent delivery of high-quality goods …

HYBRID Software and Hamillroad collaborate to integrate Bellissima DMS into CLOUDFLOW

  HYBRID Software has announced a new partnership with Hamillroad to integrate Bellissima DMS screening technology into its CLOUDFLOW enterprise production workflow. This integration aims to meet the increasing demand from Hamillroad’s customer base for CLOUDFLOW support and combines two advanced technologies to benefit flexographic trade shops and converters.   CLOUDFLOW is a customizable solution …

CCL expands floatable polyolefin shrink sleeve range to enhance PET recycling

  CCL Label has announced an expansion of its floatable polyolefin (PO) shrink sleeve line, designed to improve the recycling of PET, HDPE, and PP packaging. The updated product range aims to replace traditional materials like PET-G, PVC, and OPS, which can complicate recycling processes.   “We are proud to share our extended range of …

Innovative packaging technologies: Syntegon at Fachpack 2024

  At the upcoming Fachpack trade fair, Syntegon will present a range of sustainable packaging technologies aimed at helping food manufacturers transition to environmentally friendly processes in line with the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), set to take effect in 2030. From September 24 to 26, visitors to Syntegon’s booth (1-257, Hall …

UFlex reports strong Q1 growth in packaging films, expands global production capabilities

  UFlex Limited, India’s leading flexible packaging company, has reported a notable increase in its financial performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. The company’s unaudited consolidated net revenue reached INR 36,825 million, reflecting a 12.3% year-on-year increase and a 5.3% rise compared to the previous quarter. The operational EBITDA also saw significant …

SOMA partners with Anoop Plastic Products to expand presence in the Middle East

  SOMA, a leading innovator in flexographic printing technology, is pleased to announce its new partnership with Anoop Plastic Products. This strategic alliance will enhance SOMA’s presence and support capabilities across the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain.   Founded in 1994 by Mr. B.S. Babu, Anoop Plastic Products has established itself as a …

Koenig & Bauer unveils groundbreaking innovation and digitization in Packaging-Print-Converting

  The grandeur of drupa 2024 sets the stage for Koenig & Bauer’s extraordinary showcase, where the company unveils its overarching theme: “MORE.” This powerful mantra signifies more than just a display of technological prowess; it represents a commitment to innovation and advancement, echoing throughout Koenig & Bauer’s expansive 4,000 m² stand. As anticipation mounts, …