HYBRID Software unveils PACKZ 10 with new features

  HYBRID Software has released PACKZ 10, the latest version of its PDF editing software tailored for label and packaging printing. This new edition of the all-in-one prepress application integrates several advanced features aimed at boosting automation and productivity.   PACKZ 10 introduces enhanced connectivity with EngView’s CAD software, providing significant improvements for users in …

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 …

New UV-curing Ink series MetalCure® U30 launched for coated metal substrates

  The new MetalCure® U30 UV-curing ink series by Zeller + Gmelin is designed for use with coated metal substrates in sheet-fed offset printing. Developed over 20 years, this latest iteration aims to offer significant improvements over its predecessor, UVALUX® U3.   The MetalCure® U30 series provides high-quality prints with rich colors, thanks to its …

Henkel expands major plant in India to boost local adhesive production

  Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited has completed Phase III of its manufacturing facility in Kurkumbh, near Pune. The expanded site, which began operations in 2020, is designed to meet the increasing demand for adhesives, sealants, and surface treatment products in the Indian market.   The new Loctite plant, named after Henkel’s established brand, …

Label Industry Global Awards 2024: Key winners announced

  Ferdinand Rüesch IV of Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG and Paul Teachout of Harper Corporation of America have been named the recipients of the label industry’s most prestigious awards at the 2024 Label Industry Global Awards.   Ferdinand Rüesch IV, Senior Vice President, Global Key Accounts, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, and Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG, has …

Hybrid Software partners with Diageo for AI-driven personalized bottle experience

  Hybrid Software, a global provider of prepress, workflow, and 3D solutions for label and packaging printing, has announced its participation in ‘Project Halo,’ an initiative led by Diageo, a major player in the beverage alcohol industry.   The project, set to debut in August at Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh, Scotland, offers visitors …

Arabian Packaging unveils new logo as part of major rebranding effort

Arabian Packaging has unveiled a new logo as part of a rebranding initiative, marking a significant update in its visual identity. Established in Dubai in 1982 and currently based in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 2, the company operates the largest and most advanced corrugated packaging plant in the Middle East.   The redesigned logo and …

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 …