MPS Systems: Importance of servicing a flexo press

MPS Systems Regional Sales Director for BeNeLux region, Africa and the Middle East Marius van Lith explains Packaging MEA, the importance of servicing a flexo machine   In these harsh times where all certainties become uncertain, I’d like to emphasise the value of data-driven remote service. In the old days, we were keen to check …

Edale expands portfolio with launch of affordable quality flexographic label press

  Edale Ltd, the leading British designer and manufacturer of printing and converting machinery, has launched the latest addition to its FL range of flexographic presses.   The FL1 Prime is built on the fundamentals of its bigger brother, the FL3, and is designed to give customers affordable, high-quality label printing with absolutely minimal waste. …

UPM Raflatac expands Forest Film product range with the industry’s first wood-based polyethylene label film

    UPM Raflatac has launched Forest Film PE to complement its range of sustainable film-labelling solutions. The new PE film label takes UPM Raflatac forward in its quest for a smarter future beyond fossils and decreasing the use of fossil-based virgin raw materials in home and personal care labeling applications. “We want to bring …

Jordanian converter Label World invests in ICR3 450 slitter rewinder

        To increase productivity and accuracy, Amman-based label and foil manufacturer Label World has purchased a Lemorau ICR3 slitter rewinder machine in bespoke 450mm web width and an optional 100% inspection system. ‘When Label World started using the new Lemorau ICR3, output became more accurate, production speed doubled and the volume of …

Why Al Ghurair Printing is being labelled as a success

    AGPP General Manager Lakshmanan Ganapathy explains Packaging MEA, the company’s recent investments and why he believes reducing imports is key to boosting local business   Expanding into adjacent markets is tougher than it looks. When AlGhurair  Printing and Publishing (AGPP) moved into packaging print in 2018, it was no surprise that one of …

How quality and commitment combine to make this Italian manufacturer, a force to be reckoned with

  Packaging MEA editor Ben Daniel explores how a combination of experience and expertise has made customers glowing about OMET’s narrow and mid web flexographic and combination printing presses and their team.   With customer expectations on the increase, label and flexible packaging print and conversion have opened up more choice and competition. This has …

Raqam buys three Jupiter 670 machines from Prati

      Raqam International, a Riyadh-based manufacturer of high-quality labels, has boosted its finishing and converting capacity by installing three Prati Jupiter 670 machines.   Raqam’s Managing Director,Khalid Aziz Shah said: “We have invested in three Jupiter 670 mid-web slitter rewinder finishing solutions, implementing top-level quality control. “As for substrate compatibility, the system can convert …

Heidelberg sells Gallus Group to Benpac Holding Switzerland

  Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is systematically pursuing the company’s realignment. Having decided to focus on its core business of sheetfed printing, Heidelberg is selling the Gallus Group to the Swiss packaging business benpac holding ag in Stans while facing up to the challenging situation created by Covid-19.   In the future, Heidelberg and benpac …

KHS presents its new modular labeling machine

KHS has systematically restructured its labeling technology towards modular systems and solutions with the addition of the modular Innoket Neo Flex machine to its tried-and-tested Innoket Neo series. With its quick-change modules this flexible system masters all standard labeling techniques. With its new labeling machine the KHS Group is consistently advancing its modular system design …