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DuPont announces price increase for Cyrel® products

DuPont™ Cyrel® Flexographic Solutions is implementing up to 7% price increase on selected Cyrel® plates, Round photopolymer sleeves and Flexosol-i washout solvent starting from April 15th, 2024.

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Ticket Shop open for Chemspec Europe 2024

Taking place from 19 - 20 June 2024 at the Messe Düsseldorf exhibition centre in Germany, Chemspec Europe is the meeting point to find new suppliers, enhance existing business relationships, network with industry experts and discover the trends and innovations driving the fine and speciality chemical industry forwards.

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XSYS honored with FPPA Award

XSYS, specialist for the global flexographic printing industry, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the FPPA Innovation Excellence Award 2024 for the fully automatic ThermoFlexX Catena+ platemaking line. Received during the association’s 25th annual conference, which was held on 26 February, in Indian Wells, California, the award recognizes the continued commitment of XSYS to providing groundbreaking innovations that allow prepress operations and converters to produce brilliant results.

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LegoDigit installs HP Indigo 15K and HP PageWide 2200

Based in Lavis in the province of Trento, Italy, book manufacturer LegoDigit was founded in 2013 and has since become a reliable player in the production of books across Italy. LegoDigit prides itself on its vision that technological innovation drives value for its customers. By installing the HP Indigo 15K and HP PageWide Advantage 2200, LegoDigit drives forward technological innovation whilst simultaneously delivering on sustainability.

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OE-A Business Climate Survey: Industry remains positive but cautious in 2024

The results of the latest OE-A Business Climate Survey show slightly lower expectations for 2024 compared to the projections made in the 2023 surveys. However, the decline is at a high level: For 2024, responding association members expect a 13 percent increase in revenue for the flexible and printed electronics industry.

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Closing the loop with paper carrier bags

Less raw material, less waste, fewer emissions – the circular economy is at the top of the agenda. Choosing fibre-based packaging such as paper carrier bags is one piece of the puzzle that retailers and brand owners can complete to take the next step in contributing to the bio-based circular economy. Paper carrier bags are a welcome resource in the paper recycling mix. A member of the initiative “The Paper Bag” explains how paper carrier bags are recycled into new fibre-based products. An infographic shows the cycle of paper carrier bags.

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Color-Logic certifies Ricoh Pro C7500 printer with Fiery RIP

Color-Logic, global player in metallic color systems and print embellishments, has announced the certification of the Ricoh Pro C7500 multifunction printer with Fiery RIP.

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Mondi expands professional printing and converting papers portfolio from its Slovak mill

Mondi recently put a new slitting and rewinding unit into operation at its Slovak paper mill in Ružomberok. The equipment allows for an extended capacity in narrow reels thus complementing Mondi’s portfolio offering. “We want to give our customers supply security for their paper needs in folio and various reel widths and for this we needed to extend our narrow reel capacity,” explains Bernhard Cantzler, Marketing and Sales Director at Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper.

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A focus on new solutions at Müller Martini

More visitors than expected and many interesting conversations: On February 22, Müller Martini invited German customers to a Finishing Focus Day at its Print Finishing Center in Zofingen. More than 50 people were enthusiastic about Müller Martini’s latest innovations.

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Kodak releases its 2023 Sustainability Report

At Kodak, shaping a sustainable future for the company, its customers and the planet is a top priority on the corporate agenda. This is substantiated by the release of the company’s 2023 Sustainability Report entitled “One World, One Kodak”. The report covers Kodak’s global business activities in 2022 and through to Q1 2023 and provides an overview of sustainability programs in place throughout the company and around the globe.

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SCA to increase kraftliner prices by €80 per tonne

SCA increases the prices on white and brown kraftliner in Europe by €80 per tonne. The new price is valid from April 1, 2024.

“We see an improved and solid demand in the market for kraftliner with a good balance in the supply chain. The continued cost pressure is evident and must be managed to safeguard stable supply of sustainable kraftliner,” says Mikael Frölander, Vice President Marketing and Sales at SCA Containerboard.

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Rebranding Light radiates dynamism and transparency

New look, same passion. After a rebranding light, Ferag is confidently presenting itself as what it has long been: one of the global market players in the development, design and integration of material flow systems for a wide range of industrial applications. The new style captures the company's DNA in a dynamic way, redefining the image of the Swiss family business with a sharpened style that reflects its passion, joy and clear personality.

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