SAES Coated Films extend operations with Bobst’s CO 5000 top coater

A Bobst CO 5000 coating machine has been recently started-up to expand barrier coating technology manufacturing capability at SAES Coated Films (part of SAES Group), a leading manufacturer of highly functional and fully recyclable packaging. With substrate functionality and sustainability driving the industry, the trend to replace multi-layer packaging structures with mono-layer coated substrates that …

DTM Print begins sales of their LX610e in the EMEA region

DTM Print will start sales of LX610e Color Label Printer, the latest product of US manufacturer Primera Technology, Inc in the EMEA. The LX610e claims to be the only full-colour, desktop label printer/plotter in the world that delivers photo-quality labels in any size and shape. It combines colour inkjet label printing at up to 4800 …

Saudi-based United Carton Industries invests in digital print for packaging with EFI Nozomi corrugated printer

Jeddah based United Carton Industries Company (UCIC), a leader in Saudi Arabia’s packaging industry, is achieving a breakthrough advancement in digital print for corrugated packaging with the installation of an EFITMNozomi C18000 six-color, single-pass LED inkjet printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. The new printer will bring exciting opportunities for UCIC to enter new market segments, …

Comexi introduces new generation of its Offset CI8 press for flexible packaging

Comexi, a global supplier of solutions for the flexible packaging printing and converting sector, launched a central impression offset solution for flexible packaging back in 2012. In development for seven years, the new generation of offset CI8 press has introduced new solutions for colour matching and colour stability, saving nearly 50% with respect to set …

Huhtamaki to expand to flexible packaging manufacturing in SA

Huhtamaki has entered into an agreement to acquire the majority of Everest Flexibles (“Everest”), a privately-owned flexible packaging manufacturer in South Africa. With the acquisition Huhtamaki will expand its flexible packaging manufacturing footprint into South Africa, thereby further strengthening its emerging market position. The product range and customer portfolio of Everest are complementary to those …

A 20 year Grafikontrol legacy, and looking for several more

The Italian inspection system, colour control and registration specialist is confident of its achievements Andrea Toschi of Grafikontrol tells Benjamin Daniel, that those years are a testimony of his company’s products’ quality and service     Benjamin Daniel (BD): Can you tell us a little about Grafikontrol and its presence in the packaging space? Andrea …

Convergence of digitalization and sustainability

Packaging MEA technology editor Vikram Fotedar reports from FachPack Germany on the highlights of the show FachPack 2019, the European trade fair for packaging, processing and technology, held in Nuremberg from 24 to 26 September 2019, brought together around 1,600 exhibitors in 12 exhibition halls with roughly 44,000 trade visitors from packaging-intensive sectors. The focus …