Stora Enso and Huhtamaki advance recycling initiative with new partners

The Cup Collective, a programme founded by Stora Enso and Huhtamaki to capture the value of used paper cups through recycling at an industrial scale, has welcomed its first partners.   The new partners include McDonald’s, SSP – The Food Travel Experts, C2 Centre, and the National Railway Company of Belgium (SNCB), all further supporting …

Simply Cartons partners with Bobst to support business growth

Reflecting on the company’s success over the past 16 years, Simply Cartons Managing Director, Craig Mather, credits technological innovation combined with a skilled team of people as key performance drivers, and the root of its excellent reputation for managing complex projects.   Following a machine demonstration in Mex, Switzerland in 2015, and discussions between the …

UPM Raflatac receives recognition for pressure sensitive labels

  UPM Raflatac has received recognitions from RecyClass for multiple label products with different adhesive technologies. The granted recognitions expand UPM Raflatac’s portfolio of RecyClass recognised PE (polyethylene) label materials and extends the portfolio to include PP (polypropylene) label materials.   Both the PE and PP materials are recognised to be recycling compatible with colored …

Digital Process installs third ThermoFlexX imager from XSYS

Digital Process, a Pakistan-based pre-press specialist has acquired a ThermoFlexX TFxX 80S imager, the third in as many years and the largest in the range, to support customers.   Over the past three years, the Karachi-based repro house has replaced all its older imagers with an impressive lineup of ThermoFlexX technology which covers the entire …

Napco presents packaging solutions at Saudi Agriculture 2022

Napco National Packaging is showcasing its comprehensive portfolio of agricultural films and packaging solutions at the Saudi Agriculture 2022, booth#4-429 in Hall 4, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center. The four-day event will conclude on 20 October 2022.   The company produces a wide range of raw materials and packaging solutions in Napco …

Printpark invests in Speedmaster XL technology from Heidelberg

Turkey-based Printpark Premium Folding Carton is a family business with around 100 employees that has been operating in Istanbul for 48 years. It is currently run by second generation owners Ferit Dansık and Turan Dansık.   The company exports its offset printing products to more than 25 countries and is one of the well-known major …

Mondi launches sustainable alternative to plastic shrink wrap

Mondi has launched Hug&Hold, a recyclable, paper-based solution to replace plastic shrink wrap for PET bottle bundle packs.   Hug&Hold comprises two elements that provide secure and safe transportation as well as stacking of bundles of bottled drinks. The first element is a patent-pending sleeve made of 100% kraft paper that wraps around the bottles …

Amcor buys flexible packaging plant in Central Europe

Amcor has announced that it has closed the acquisition of a flexible packaging plant located in the Czech Republic.   The strategic location of the site immediately increases Amcor’s ability to satisfy strong demand and customer growth across its flexible packaging network in Europe.   Michael Zacka, President, of Amcor Flexibles Europe, Middle East & …

Gallus launches new digital inkjet label press

Gallus has announced the launch of its first fully digital label press, the Gallus One. The company has also announced a new Gallus Experience Centre designed to increase cross industry collaboration, innovation and success.   Marking a new addition to the company’s conventional and hybrid portfolio of label presses, the Gallus One has been specifically …

Fedrigoni wins Ecovadis’ platinum medal

The Group was awarded the Platinum Medal by the international ESG rating agency Ecovadis, which annually examines 75,000 companies of all sizes and from 200 manufacturing sectors around the world, evaluating their operations and management systems from the standpoint of environmental care and social responsibility.   This result places the Group in the top 1% …