Bobst’s upcoming digital printing press for corrugated board is now in place at its first beta installation, at Model AG plant in Weinfelden, Switzerland, the manufacturer announced on 27 May.
Kodak moves into corrugated
Kodak is rolling out its “game changer” NX technology for wider prints but has more developments in store for the currently overlooked corrugated sector, says Kris Capiau, packaging director for the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Eastern Europe.
Inaugural Middle East Packaging Forum crosses sector boundaries
Packaging MEA Forum – a new annual forum for packaging professionals in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) – held its first edition in Dubai on 9-10 December, attracting 140 participants from leading brands, manufacturers, suppliers, packaging firms and certification bodies. The event’s organiser, Benjamin Daniel, editor of Packaging MEA magazine, said the forum’s enthusiastic reception reflected …
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Kodak grows in Morocco’s packaging market
Direct Print has invested in North Africa’s first Kodak Flexcel NX system to serve regional markets in labels and flexible packaging.
Delta Printing Press spends $4m to build capacity
Dubai-based Delta Printing Press has given details of a $4m investment in new machines so far this year to meet growing demand.
Kodak forecasts rapid Egyptian digital shift
A recent roadshow in Cairo revealed that Egypt is poised to embrace digital technology “in the next few years”, according to Kodak.
Korozo becomes Kodak’s first certified MEA partner
Korozo, the leading flexible packaging and carrier bag producer in Turkey, has become the first Kodak Certified Partner in Turkey, Middle East and Africa through meeting the requirements of a certification programme for Kodak Flexcel NX plates.
Future Card gets Kodak Approval proofer
Sharjah-based Future Card has installed what it describes as the Gulf’s first Kodak Approval half-tone digital proofing system.
Kodak appoints offset press agent in Algeria
Kodak has picked BCZ to distribute its offset press portfolio in Algeria.
Italian firm pioneers with 2sqm Sonora XP process-free plates
Grafiche Esposti, a printer and photolithographer based in Mantua, has invested in Kodak Sonora process-free plates in a format of up to 2 square metres for display stands.