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Agfa unveils SpeedSet 1060 water-based inkjet press

At an exclusive event for packaging converters and print service providers, Agfa unveiled its SpeedSet 1060 inkjet printing press for the packaging market.

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Innoform and European Rotogravure Association announce partnership

Innoform GmbH, a recognised provider of flexible packaging testing services, and the European Rotogravure Association (ERA), international organisation for the gravure printing industry, are pleased to announce their new strategic partnership. This cooperation combines the strengths of both organisations to test services and events tailored to the specific needs of the gravure flexpack industry.

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Mosca at LogiMAT 2024

More and more processes at the end of today’s production lines are digital and networked. But what’s the best way to organize these processes to ensure they run smoothly as possible? Mosca will be showcasing complete strapping and stretch wrapping solutions that can be fully integrated into upstream systems at LogiMAT 2024 (Hall 4, Stand 4D21). The Mosca KZV-111 and Movitec Saturn S6 rotary ring stretch wrapping machine are two solutions designed to secure entire pallets. For strapping individual packages, the Mosca product portfolio includes the SoniXs TR-Connect and SoniXs MP-6 T.

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Sentrex chooses Mondi’s Advantage StretchWrap for pallet wrapping

Mondi has introduced its Advantage StretchWrap, a paper wrapping solution that replaces plastic stretch film and enables a more efficient logistics process, to Sentrex, a European manufacturer of paper bags. Advantage StretchWrap is a fully recyclable kraft paper that is made from responsibly sourced materials. Mondi developed it to stretch and resist punctures, making it ideal for replacing the plastic stretch film that has traditionally been used for pallet wrapping and transportation.

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Godin Productions expands manufacturing with Tauro H3300 UHS

Godin Productions is the first marketing solutions provider in Canada to install the Tauro H3300 UHS with a fully automated unloading system. By investing in the highly productive, hybrid large-format inkjet printer, Godin extends its manufacturing capabilities in response to client demand.

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XSYS roundtable events gather the German flexo industry

Two well-attended regional customer events held in October have been hailed as a great success. Participants from over 50 flexo printing companies came to meet with the XSYS experts and learn about the latest innovations and industry trends.

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UPM Raflatac reveals the power of labels to drive purchasing and influence tasting experience

UPM Raflatac has released the findings of a new neuromarketing study. Results show the power of different label materials and finishes to shape consumer perceptions and drive purchasing. Focused on white wine labels, the research carried out in collaboration with partners in the packaging value chain, Argea, SenseCatch, Kurz, and Krämer Druck, shows that label material and finishes all have a significant part to play in consumer purchasing behavior and post-purchase enjoyment. The research has been summarized in a book, which also features a foreword by Uwe Melichari, a sustainable packaging expert, designer, and Pentawards jury member. The book is available in three languages and as a digital version.

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Müller Martini and Hunkeler join forces for the future

After careful consideration, the owner families have decided to merge the Hunkeler Group with the Müller Martini Group. Müller Martini Holding AG has acquired all of the shares of the Hunkeler Group. With this transaction, the Hunkeler family and Crédit Mutuel Equity have sold off all their shares to Müller Martini. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

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Jordi AG relies on process-free plates from Kodak

To stand still is to fall behind – this is especially true in printing, which is characterized by ever-changing technologies, market trends and customer requirements. For Jordi AG, based in Belp near Bern, Switzerland, this means regularly investing in more efficient and more highly automated technologies to improve its competitiveness and profitability and offer its customers new services.

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Mondi: Commitment to boost saturating kraft paper

Mondi has expanded its range of saturating kraft paper and increased capacity, in order to improve and enhance its service to manufacturers of internal and external building panels, worktops, furniture and technical films. With the previously announced investment in a new paper machine at its Štetí plant in the Czech Republic and further increases in production efficiency, Mondi will optimise capacity across its mill network, providing increased production of its saturating kraft, Advantage MF Boost, at Mondi Frantschach in Austria and Mondi Dynäs in Sweden.

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Flint Group puts EkoCure® Dual Cure technology in the spotlight at Labelexpo Asia 2023

Flint Group is proud to be an exhibitor at the upcoming Labelexpo Asia in Shanghai, China, where it will spotlight its EkoCure® Dual Cure ink and coating range for narrow web printers. The exhibition will take place from 5th to 8th December 2023 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), and Flint Group will be stationed on Booth E2H16.

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Xaar's Irix Printhead delivers for Codpad's new coding & marking machines

Printhead and inkjet technologies manufacturer Xaar has announced a strategic partnership with Codpad, an inkjet coding and marking machine specialist based in Guangdong, China. The collaboration was formally announced at 2023 SWOP Packaging World Expo in Shanghai, where Codpad showcased its latest high-resolution UV inkjet coding machine, incorporating the Xaar Irix printhead.

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