Siegwerk, one of the leading suppliers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, and Varcotec, a specialist for technically sophisticated overprint varnishes made for the printing industry, have entered into a distribution partnership for Varcotec’s Lock 3 antimicrobial coating technology in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa). This innovative dispersion varnish is …
Miyakoshi launches flexible packaging press
Japanese press builder Miyakoshi has developed its first inkjet digital press for flexible packaging, MJP30AXF. MJP30AXF is a 750mm-wide, water-based inkjet press that can run up to 50m/min. A resolution of 1200 x 1200dpi can be achieved, with digitally printed white enabling high-quality colour reproduction. Automatic registration control and missing nozzle compensation minimise printing errors. …
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Avery Dennison Partners with Global Safety First to Produce Self-Adhesive N95 Masks for Healthcare Professionals
The new N95 masks reportedly adhere gently to the face with double-coated, skin-friendly adhesive. Avery Dennison recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with Global Safety First, LLC (GSF) to produce and distribute a self-adhesive, NIOSH-certified N95 mask as part of the company’s efforts to provide innovative personal protective equipment (PPE) in response …
Stora Enso introduces innovative low carbon paperboard for chocolate packaging
As chocolate producers and brand owners look to lower their environmental impact, Stora Enso’s new plastic-free, lightweight board designed for premium packaging, helps customers decrease their carbon footprint and meet the needs of consumers looking for eco-friendly products. Performa Light™ by Stora Enso is a renewable and recyclable board for premium folding cartons typically used …
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Iraqi dairy group launches locally produced flavoured milk in SIG Combibloc Obeikan’s carton pack
Leading Iraqi dairy and beverages company, Zaki Group launched a new range of flavoured and fresh milk varieties under their brand ‘YOMME Abtalona” in SIG’s combiblocXSlim 150ml carton packs. The new products are the first aseptic milk locally produced in Iraq and will be the first range of a growing portfolio of flavoured milk released …
Process automation and standardisation are imperative to make web to pack a ‘mission possible’
On the surface, web-to-pack printing looks a fanciful idea. But on the contrary, if done right, it can smooth the process and reduce costs for both shop and customer alike, and early adopters are already reaping the benefits. “They said it was impossible…” This might not be the most imaginative way of starting a story …
UPM Raflatac and Sabic work together for a recycling first
UPM Raflatac is taking a major step toward creating a circular economy by collaborating with Sabic, a global leader in the chemical industry. Together they have created the first polypropylene (PP) label film manufactured from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic on a mass balance basis. Now available globally, this label material uses Sabic’s groundbreaking Trucircle solutions for …
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Jeddah Graphic Centre: Started from the bottom, now we’re here
From humble beginnings, Jeddah Graphic Center has grown into one of Saudi Arabia’s major print and packaging providers – and is now aiming for the very top Starting out back in 1975, operating from a 3,000 sq m facility in Jeddah’s Old Makkah Road with just 30 employees, Jeddah Graphic Center (JGC) has grown steadily …
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An essential enabler of the supply chain during a time of crisis
With demand for certain products at an all-time high, and timely supply potentially a matter of life and death, FINAT points out the role of appropriate labelling Labels and labelling technology are an essential feature for the medical supply chain – and never has this been more important than during the coronavirus pandemic. Labels provide …
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Stora Enso launches digital B2B marketplace for renewable packaging
Stora Enso introduces Box Inc, a digital B2B marketplace for corrugated packaging made of renewable materials. Box Inc is a new platform business designed to help companies source packaging easily online, while enabling suppliers to access new customers without having to create their own digital presence. “Box Inc digitalises the traditional buying process by allowing …
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