As part of the recently released Esko Software 21.11, the latest version of Automation Engine features Flexo Engine, developed to increase plate room productivity. ‘Whether at a trade shop or in-house, customers are facing increasing demands on the production of flexo plates,’ said Robert Bruce, flexo software product manager at Esko. ‘The need to …
MPS celebrates 25th anniversary
Founded in 1996 on November 1st, MPS Systems celebrates their 25th anniversary this year. The company reflects on its history and where they are today. The company’s history began 25 years ago when Bert van den Brink and Eric Hoendervangers, two former employees of Stork (SPG prints today), started their own business to develop …
SIG launches world’s first full barrier aluminium-free aseptic carton solutions
SIG announced the launch of SIGNATURE EVO the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier packaging material for aseptic carton packs. SIGNATURE EVO extends SIG’s lower-carbon aluminium-free packaging materials that is already available for plain white milk, for wider use with oxygen-sensitive products such as fruit juices, nectars, flavoured milk or plant-based beverages. “By extending our …
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Tetra Pak and Elvir join forces in a world first: carton packages using certified recycled polymers
Manufactured at Tetra Pak’s Châteaubriant plant in France, the new caps integrating attributed recycled polymers have been chosen by Elle & Vire, the number one French cream brand and part of Elvir’s portfolio. Lausanne, Switzerland, JANUARY 12, 2022 – Tetra Pak, in partnership with Elvir, a subsidiary of Savencia Fromage & Dairy – a …
The story behind the world’s first 100% recyclable paper bottle
Through its partnership with pulpex, pepsico has embarked on an R&D and Design quest that could change the face of packaging as we know it. As he sat in a packaging brainstorming meeting in 2019, Ron Khan knew he had a potentially groundbreaking ambition: paper bottles for beverages. “Many years ago, we wanted to …
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Siegwerk and Rotopack form joint venture in Pakistan
Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has signed a joint venture agreement with Rotopack, a leading supplier in the printing and packaging industry in Pakistan. The jointly founded new company, Siegwerk Pakistan, will launch in Q2 2022. The contract was signed in Karachi, where …
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Kodak launches range of innovative new products
Kodak has announced a revolutionary new digital press and innovative additions to its comprehensive portfolio of digital and offset solutions. The new Kodak Ascend Digital Press is the perfect solution for commercial printers and digital service providers in the growing retail/POP and packaging markets. It is the first electrophotographic press designed to print heavy weight substrates …
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Sidel Super Combi Compact enhances performance and sustainability for Zulal
Thanks to enhanced performance, Sidel’s Super Combi Compact complete water line has opened the door for more business opportunities for Zulal Water Factory in Sharjah, UAE. Running at up to 45,000 bottles per hour, the line not only boosts productivity by 280%, it also helps the company save 56% on energy costs, when …
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Heidelberg records half-year profit and high order backlog
During the second quarter of financial year 2021/2022, Heidelberg has built on the encouraging developments of the first three months. Market recovery continued in virtually all regions compared with the previous year. The group’s half-year sales increased by 22% to €983million (previous year: €805m). The EBITDA figure of €75m was also up on the previous …
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SIG collaborates with SPX Flow to accelerate product and packaging development
SIG, a leading systems and solutions provider for aseptic packaging, has inaugurated a technology centre at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), in collaboration with SPX Flow, as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations in the MEA region. The hub was opened at SIG’s regional headquarters in DSO on the eve of Gulfood Manufacturing 2021, …
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