Siegwerk 2024 Sustainability Report highlights milestones in carbon reduction and circularity

  Siegwerk has unveiled its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing significant advancements in areas such as human rights, carbon emissions reduction, and circular economy coatings. The report reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to embed sustainability into its operations and supply chain.   Focus on Human Rights and Supplier Conduct Siegwerk has enhanced its commitment to human …

ALPLA named Austria’s most innovative company

  Austrian packaging manufacturer ALPLA has been recognized as the country’s most innovative company by Trend magazine and Statista, acknowledging its advancements in sustainable packaging solutions and groundbreaking technologies.   Known for its pioneering efforts, ALPLA has developed innovations such as paper bottles, lightweight designs, mono-material pumps, PET wine bottles, and bio-based plastics. Several of …

XSYS unveils nyloflex® XSN plate for narrow web printing

  XSYS has introduced the nyloflex® XSN, a flexographic plate specifically designed for narrow web printing. The plate is engineered to deliver high performance and adaptability, addressing the demands of printers working with UV, water-based, and solvent-based inks.   Florian Hoelzle, Product Manager for nyloflex® plates at XSYS, highlighted the advantages of the new plate. …

Ranpak launches GrasiKraft™ paper made from sustainably sourced grass fibers

  Ranpak Holdings Corp. has introduced its new GrasiKraft™ paper, a sustainable void fill material made from a blend of grass fibers and recycled paper. This marks the first time Ranpak has added grass-based paper to its product portfolio, offering an eco-friendly alternative for packaging in e-commerce and industrial supply chains.   GrasiKraft™ paper combines …

ENOC Group launches redesigned packaging for lubricants at Automechanika Dubai 2024

  ENOC Group, a prominent global energy company, has introduced redesigned packaging for its lubricants products, unveiling the initiative during Automechanika Dubai 2024. Held at the Dubai World Trade Center from December 10 to 12, the exhibition is the Middle East’s largest automotive sector event, where ENOC participated as a platinum sponsor.   The updated …

BUA Group expands into packaging with Starlinger partnership

  BUA Group, one of Africa’s prominent industrial conglomerates, has announced its entry into packaging materials manufacturing through a partnership with Austria-based Starlinger & Co. Limited, a global supplier of packaging machinery.   The collaboration will establish a state-of-the-art facility with the capacity to produce 600 million polypropylene (PP) block-bottom bags annually. This move is …

Eco-friendly sip: Dabur and Ball Corporation launch Réal Bites in aluminum cans

  Ball Corporation, a global supplier of sustainable aluminum packaging, has partnered with Dabur India Limited to introduce Réal Bites juice in recyclable aluminum cans. This marks an expansion of Dabur’s Réal juice portfolio and aligns with growing consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging.   The new 185ml cans, available in Peach, Pineapple, and Green Apple …

Epson finalizes acquisition of Fiery to boost digital printing innovation

  Seiko Epson Corporation has completed the acquisition of Fiery, LLC, a leading provider of digital front-end (DFE) servers and workflow solutions for the print industry. The transaction was finalized on December 2, 2024, with Epson acquiring all equity interests in Fiery held by Electronics for Imaging, Inc., and an affiliate of Siris Capital Group, …

Dairyland leads the way with first SIG aseptic machine in Pakistan

  Dairyland, a leading provider of UHT and fresh milk products in Pakistan, has introduced the country’s first SIG XSlim 24 aseptic filling machine for cartons. This marks a significant development for the company, known for sourcing its products directly from its own farms, as it looks to expand its range while maintaining high standards …

Kolbus acquired by Max Valier Holdings: Major restructuring and future growth in packaging industry

  The long-standing German machinery manufacturer Kolbus, known for its high-end packaging solutions, has entered a new chapter under the ownership of Munich-based Max Valier Holdings. The acquisition, to be finalized on January 1, 2025, will mark a significant turning point for the 249-year-old company, signaling both a strategic refocusing and the challenges of a …