Esko has revealed its latest innovation, the CDI Crystal XPS ‘Quartz Edition’, at drupa, setting new standards in flexographic print quality and offering a genuine alternative to gravure printing. “This is the pinnacle of flexo platemaking,” said Pascal Thomas, Director of Flexo Business at Esko. “With this new innovation, we are giving printers …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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As part of the Abu Dhabi Single-Use Plastics Policy announced by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) in 2020, a ban on a range of Styrofoam products will be implemented in the emirate starting from 1 June 2024. Styrofoam, a type of expanded polystyrene, is widely used in various packaging products. The …
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Mondi will present its latest sustainable packaging and paper solutions at drupa 2024, focusing on its PERGRAPHICA®, IQ GRASS+ Packaging, and IQ Board brands. The company will exhibit at the touchpoint packaging (tpp) forum in Hall 3, Stand B31, highlighting sustainable design papers and trends in luxury packaging. Mondi’s premium papers are tailored …
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CCL Industries Inc., a global leader in specialty labels, security, and packaging solutions, announced on 13th May it has signed a binding agreement to acquire the remaining 50% equity interest in its Middle East joint venture, Pacman-CCL (PCCL). The stake will be purchased from Albwardy Investment LLC, headquartered in Dubai. PCCL operates manufacturing …
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National Printing & Packaging Co (NPPC) is upgrading its Koenig & Bauer Compacta C408 presses as part of a dedicated investment program aimed at boosting productivity and reliability. The Saudi Arabian textbook printing specialist, which operates two Compacta C408s installed in 2002 and 2013, is investing in a series of retrofits to future-proof its …
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Xeikon and Sappi have unveiled an innovative, sustainable packaging solution for sweets, featuring the “Maoam Chew Fruit Mix” candy packs. These packs are made with Xeikon’s TITON dry toner technology and printed on Sappi’s Seal Silk 67 g/m2 paper, offering vibrant colors, high image quality, and a smooth surface. Notably, this packaging is fully …
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Coles has introduced a new recyclable paper bag for its Unique Selection mandarins, replacing the traditional plastic net bags as the fruit comes into season. This change aims to reduce plastic waste, eliminating the use of 11,700 kilograms of plastic annually. The paper bags can be recycled kerbside. Coles anticipates selling over one …
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