Heidelberg has announced a significant recovery in incoming orders following its participation in the drupa trade fair in Düsseldorf. The event attracted a global audience, resulting in a surge of orders and increased production capacity utilization, allowing HEIDELBERG to end short-time work at its German sites by June 2024. “Our drupa team impressed …
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The world’s premier trade fair for packaging and printing technologies, Drupa 2024, concluded on June 7, 2024, in Düsseldorf, leaving the global packaging and printing industry abuzz with excitement. Spanning eleven days, the event featured 1,537 exhibitors from 49 countries across 140,000 m² and 18 show halls, highlighting groundbreaking technologies and forward-thinking solutions. The exhibition served as a …
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UPM Raflatac has introduced the New Wave paper label material, the world’s first RecyClass certified paper label for rigid HDPE and PP containers. This innovative label material is designed to enhance the recyclability of plastic packaging, supporting brand owners in their transition towards increased circularity. “The New Wave Label material for their rigid …
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Aptar Beauty, a leading provider of dispensing systems, has launched Color Code PCR, a new plastic fragrance pump crafted with post-consumer recycled resin (PCR). This innovative pump is the first of its kind, boasting up to 67% mechanical PCR Plus material without compromising on customization options or aesthetics. By integrating such a high …
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Huhtamaki, a global packaging company, has announced plans to consolidate its three Flexible Packaging manufacturing sites in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The company will maintain one factory in Jebel Ali and expand the facility in Ras Al Khaimah. This transition is set to occur gradually during the second half of 2024. The …
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ePac Flexible Packaging, founded in 2016 as the world’s first all-digital flexible packaging company, has recently celebrated its 8th anniversary in May. The company has maintained an impressive growth trajectory, with consistent growth rates between 50% and 100% annually from 2016 to 2022. Despite a slight slowdown in 2023, ePac still achieved a 30% …
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Plastipak Packaging, Inc. has announced a partnership with Kraft Heinz to transition KRAFT® Real Mayo and MIRACLE WHIP® containers to be made entirely from recycled PET (rPET) material. This collaboration aligns with Kraft Heinz’s goal of reducing the use of virgin plastic in its global packaging portfolio by 20% by 2030. The conversion …
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KAMA GmbH in Dresden and TRESU A/S, a provider of flexible solutions for flexographic printing machines and coating technology from Denmark, have revealed their partnership at Drupa 2024. The collaboration aims to elevate digital finishing to a new level of efficiency. KAMA will integrate a TRESU coating unit into the newly developed Hammerhead …
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Parksons Packaging, a prominent player in India’s printing industry, has made another significant investment in sheetfed offset technology from Koenig & Bauer during the drupa exhibition. The company, known for its extensive Rapida printer fleet, has ordered a Rapida 105 with seven inking units, coater, and extended delivery, which will be stationed at MK …
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At drupa 2024, Packaging MEA had the opportunity to speak with the President of the European Rotogravure Association (ERA), Mr. Davide Garavaglia, and the Secretary, Stefani Dhami, about the association’s history, its current focus, and future plans. Established in the 1950s in Europe, ERA has a rich legacy in gravure technology and knowledge. …
