Sappi achieves the first ever PEFC Forest Management certificate in South Africa

Sappi Limited, a global forest products leader, is proud to announce that its South African division has been awarded the first ever Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) forest management certificate in South Africa. This achievement indicates that Sappi Southern Africa’s forest management practices meet the requirements for sustainable forest management set out …

Digital Labels in Jordan improves sustainability and agility with new BOBST solventless laminator

One of the largest label printing companies in the Middle East, Digital Labels has installed the first BOBST NOVA SX 550 solventless laminator in the region to speed up production and offer a sustainable, cost-effective solution to its customers. The machine was put into operation via remote support from Bobst Italia to comply with COVID-19 …

Alu-Lids invests in MPS EFA 430 for aluminium lid production

Together with MPS’s new representative Reprograf-Grafikus in Poland, MPS Regional Sales Director Anton Zhukov presented Alu-Lids – the features of the EFA 430 flexo press that could elevate their production such as special aluminium packaging, very stable register and second-pass printing for finishing effects, in addition to benefits of the MPS Perfor­mance Program. Due to …

Adhering to a sustainable goal

What does sustain­ability mean? Not all of the UN’s Sustain­able Development Goals or the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) criteria can be fulfilled to the same extent. This leads to uncertainty and in some instances to contradictory assertions. Baumer General Manager Percy Dengler and Business Develop­ment Head Thomas Walther shed some light on the issue.   …

Burger king unveils major rebrand

American fast-food restaurant Burger King has rebranded for the first time in 20 years with a revamped logo, packaging and uniforms designed by creative agency Jones Knowles Ritchie.   Burger King has carried out a comprehensive rebrand to update all elements of its visual identity with a design that it describes as “mouthwatering, big and bold, playfully irreverent and proudly true”.   As …

Mars Food debuts recyclable, food-safe mono-plastic pouch

Mars Food will begin to use the industry’s first recyclable, food-safe, mono-polypropylene plastic (PP) for microwavable rice pouches on its brands.   Launching in the first half of 2021, the business has ambitions to further scale the technology across its portfolio, beginning at the back half of the year.   The use of high-performing mono-PP …

Bobst unveils folder-gluer with new look

The Masterfold 75/110 has received a new look with new Bobst branding while maintaining its unrivalled status as the fastest, most automated folding-gluing line available today. With very short make-ready times, the folder-gluer delivers efficient and reliable non-stop production of outstanding quality products.   Pierre Binggeli, Product Line Director Folder-gluers at Bobst, said: “Bobst has …

Pepsi launches ‘My Homeland’ edition for Saudi’s National Day celebrations

Pepsi launched its ‘My Homeland’ campaign for Saudi Arabia’s 90th National Day celebrations. Pepsi’s aim is to share the joy and pride of the nation on this important occasion. The campaign included the release of a newly penned song, commissioned by Pepsi, celebrating the Kingdom’s achievements and values, and limited edition designed Cans and Packs. …