Siegwerk to offer new UV offset ink series

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, is now offering a new sustainable UV offset ink series for non-food paper and board applications: SicuraLitho Pack ECO. The new product range is formulated with a high bio-renewable content, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to standard UV …

Stora Enso’s goal of 100% regenerative solutions by 2050

By adopting a regenerative stance, Stora Enso is shifting its sustainability goals from minimising negative environmental impact to becoming a net positive1 contributor within the defined focus areas of climate, circularity and biodiversity by 2050.   Being regenerative means providing renewable and fully circular products and solutions that help reduce climate impact and support biodiversity …

UPM Raflatac extends its product portfolio

UPM Raflatac has extended its CarbonNeutral product portfolio by achieving CarbonNeutral product certification for the whole Linerless product range.   The certification is issued by Natural Capital Partners in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol. The leading global framework provides a robust and pragmatic blueprint for carbon neutrality.   Direct thermal (DT) linerless labeling products help …

Durst to showcase printing systems at Fespa 2022

Durst, a manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies to present its P5 wide format printing systems and software solutions at Fespa 2022 in Berlin under the heading ‘Production Excellence’.   As one of the largest exhibitors, with more than 800 m2 exhibition space, Durst Group will also present the Vanguard printing systems for …

Gulf Print & Pack to showcase packaging trends in MENA region

According to a report published by Mordor Intelligence, UAE’s packaging industry is set to grow to an estimated AED21 billion market value in the next five years. Changing consumer demographics and consumption are driving important changes which is reshaping the packaging business in the Middle East. Among the factors that will drive the forecasted growth …

Stora Enso divests its packaging operations in Russia

Stora Enso has divested three of its corrugated packaging plants in Russia. The company’s Lukhovitsy, Arzamas and Balabanovo packaging plants have been divested to local management.   Stora Enso’s assessment is that due to the uncertainties in the Russian market, local ownership and operation will provide a more sustainable long-term solution for these businesses and …

Coca-Cola announces its target for reusable packaging

Coca-Cola has announced an industry-leading goal to significantly boost its use of reusable packaging. By 2030, the company aims to have at least 25% of all beverages globally across its portfolio of brands sold in refillable/returnable glass or plastic bottles, or in refillable containers through traditional fountain or Coca-Cola Freestyle dispensers.   Elaine Bowers Coventry, …

Avery Dennison to invest €60 million in Europe

Avery Dennison Corporation has announced details about two of its major investments aimed at expanding its manufacturing capacity and improving factory efficiency in Europe to meet growing demand for its label and packaging materials.   The company stated it is one year into a three-year, €45 million expansion of its facilities at Champ-sur-Drac, France. Enhancements …