Huhtamaki, the global leader in sustainable food-on-the-go and food-on-the-shelf packaging solutions, is launching a range of high-quality affordable and reusable face masks today. The Huhta Masks are suitable for everyday use and help reduce the spread of droplets into the environment*. The comfortable masks are breathable and washable and are made of high-quality fabric with …
Miyakoshi launches flexible packaging press
Japanese press builder Miyakoshi has developed its first inkjet digital press for flexible packaging, MJP30AXF. MJP30AXF is a 750mm-wide, water-based inkjet press that can run up to 50m/min. A resolution of 1200 x 1200dpi can be achieved, with digitally printed white enabling high-quality colour reproduction. Automatic registration control and missing nozzle compensation minimise printing errors. …
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Bobst and partners throw open the doors to new Flexo Center of Excellence
Germany Bobst hosted an open house at its new Flexo Center of Excellence at Bobst Bielefeld on February 13, giving attendees the opportunity to experience the entire flexo process from start to finish. The Competence Center at Bobst Bielefeld has been extended to a fully comprehensive Center of Excellence for the flexo process, specifically for Extended …
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Huhtamaki launches recyclable pharma strip packaging
As an innovative producer of pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging, Huhtamaki has launched the first recyclable strip packaging for pharmaceutical solids – Push Tab loop. The pack provides cost-effective PVC-free tablet packaging with high barrier qualities. Designed to be a sustainable alternative to blister and cold-form packaging, this new addition to the Push Tab range was …
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Coveris reduces CO2 emissions at its Egyptian site
In line with Coveris’ global strategy to be an industry sustainable leader, the company’s plants across Europe and Middle East are working continuously to reduce their environmental footprint. The latest example comes from Egypt where the plant is switching its electricity supply from diesel to hydropower eliminating CO2 emissions by more than 90% in 2020. …
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How flexo squares up to brands’ key packaging concerns?
Director of Advanced print applications at Miraclon, Dr. John Anderson how flexo squares up to brands’ key packaging concerns, its advantages over other print processes and why it’s nowhere near finished innovating in the packaging print world. Is there a difference between small and big brands in terms of the support they require? The small …
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Bobst’s new gravure press, Nova RS 5003 can produce costeffective and sustainable performance in flexibles
Bobst has announced the launch of the Bobst NOVA RS 5003 gravure press engineered to deliver superior performance with water- or solvent-based ink printing on a wide variety of flexible packaging materials including the new eco-friendly substrates. The press launch took place at Bobst’s facility in the Jiangsu province of China, dedicated to the production …
Uteco-Kodak to sell the first Ultrastream-based flexible press
Uteco’s flexible packaging press will become the first to enter the market using Kodak’s Ultrastream inkjet technology. The flexible press with Kodak’s latest continuous inkjet technology, Sapphire Evo W with a print width of 1.25 meters has been sold into the market in advance of its expected debut at Drupa 2020 in Dusseldorf, Germany with …
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Kodak Uteco’s first Ultrastream-based flexible packaging press sale
EUROPE Uteco’s flexible packaging press will become the first to enter the market using Kodak’s Ultrastream inkjet technology. The flexible press with Kodak’s latest continuous inkjet technology, Sapphire Evo W with a print width of 1.25 meters has been sold into the market in advance of its expected debut at Drupa 2020 in Dusseldorf, Germany …
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Bobst launches new CI flexo press
Bobst announced the launch of the BOBST VISION CI flexo press designed to deliver the most efficient performance for all production lengths on a wide range of substrates. Fast to set up and change over, it features technical innovations and automation that ensure repeatable process consistency, minimum waste and easy manufacturing. The announcement comes during …