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Indian packaging manufacturer UFlex invests in two Boardmaster machines from Heidelberg
UFlex Limited, headquartered in India, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of flexible packaging solutions and has established itself as an innovative supplier to global brands worldwide. With state-of-the-art production facilities in India, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Poland, Egypt, the United States, Hungary, Nigeria, and other international markets, UFlex combines a global presence with a local focus on customer needs. The company serves customers across numerous industries, including Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), pharmaceuticals, automotive, and construction. UFlex’s packaging solutions are used in a wide variety of everyday products, such as food and beverages, cosmetics, and household goods.
Bobst introduces the new Master 6003 gravure press
An evolution of the established Master 6003 platform, the new press introduces an enhanced inking system that reduces ink required in circulation to print by 60% and, consequently, the solvent consumption by up to 40%. It also incorporates automated functions designed to improve productivity, efficiency and sustainability.
Gallus and Heidelberg Unveil New Gallus Flexomaster Press at Loupe India 2026
Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), unveils its new Gallus Flexomaster at Loupe India 2026. Designed specifically around the requirements of the Indian market, the new solution provides customers expanding into targeted label and packaging applications – as well as established converters progressing beyond basic production platforms – with a new pathway into the Gallus and Heidelberg ecosystem.
UPM to open its first label material factory in India to accelerate growth in the region
UPM Adhesive Materials plans to open its first factory in India in early 2028. Located in the state of Gujarat, the factory will feature an acrylic-based coating line for self-adhesive label materials. The investment continues UPM’s expansion in India, following the company’s March 2026 announcement of a new label material slitting and distribution terminal near New Delhi.
Holmen launches new Incada Duo
For more than 25 years, the Incada paperboard family has been trusted by brands and converters alike. It has now been expanded with a laminated folding box board in higher calipers, Incada Duo.
The high-quality Incada paperboard family, designed for versatile and demanding packaging applications, entered the market in October 2001. Made at Holmen's mill in Workington, UK, from fresh fibres of known and traceable origin, Incada is stiff and lightweight, with a high yield, helping reduce both fibre consumption and transportation weight compared to alternatives.
Billerud launches a new generation of Billerud Flute®
Billerud is launching NEW Billerud Flute® – an improved version with even higher compression strength, opening up new possibilities for smarter corrugated packaging designs. Compression strength is critical to the performance of corrugated packaging. With the additional strength of NEW Billerud Flute, converters can optimize board structures, reduce material use and lower packaging weight while maintaining the required packaging performance.
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Sade Ofset relies on Prinect from Heidelberg
What began as a purely technical decision has evolved into a strategic turning point for Sade Ofset Packaging & Label, Turkey. The Istanbul-based operation, specializing in chocolate packaging, wet-glue labels, and high-quality packaging solutions, today uses Prinect Production from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) as the central platform for digitally managing its print production. Prepress, press, and production planning are seamlessly connected, with production and quality data captured automatically.
Cardbox Packaging elevates production with continued investment in Bobst die-cutting equipment
Cardbox Packaging, an international manufacturer of boxes, cartons, containers, cups, and other paper-based food packaging products, is reaping the rewards of its investment in die-cutting equipment from Bobst. Two important reasons for Cardbox Packaging’s investment in Bobst die-cutting technology are productivity and reliability. The first machine, a Bobst Novacut 106 ER installed in 2017, delivered on these requirements, and the company opted to reinvest in 2021 and 2024, choosing a Visioncut 106 LER on both occasions. Die-cutting at Cardbox Packaging complements a pair of sheet-fed offset presses and additional finishing equipment, enabling the company to turnover c€20 million a year.
Pharma: Heidelberg and Pfenning group combine packaging and logistics under one roof
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and the Pfenning group have entered into a partnership to develop integrated solutions for pharmaceutical packaging production. The goal of the collaboration is to combine production, packaging, and logistics into a seamless end-to-end process and, within this system, to unlock new potential for efficiency, transparency, and compliance in regulated supply chains. This partnership directly builds on Heidelberg’s strategy, unveiled at interpack 2026, to position itself as an end-to-end system integrator for the entire packaging production value chain. The focus is on processes that precede and follow the printing process.
Sappi launches Parade Face Edge for oil- and grease-resistant self-adhesive labels
Sappi Europe has launched Parade Face Edge, a one-side coated semi-gloss paper for self-adhesive labels used on products that can come into contact with oils and grease. The new 80 g/m2 face stock combines a grease-resistant fibre base with advanced coating technology. This construction provides resistance to grease on the surface of the label and helps prevent oil from penetrating through its cut edge.
Billerud: The Future of Sustainable Packaging
New regulations, circularity requirements and rising expectations from customers and consumers are reshaping the packaging industry. Companies increasingly face the challenge of turning sustainability ambitions into practical solutions. This is one of the key findings in Billerud's new trend report, Packaging Tomorrow 2026.
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Gallus and Heidelberg at Loupe India 2026
Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), and global provider in label printing technology, announces its return to LOUPE India 2026. At the show, Gallus and Heidelberg will present technologies, services and application expertise designed especially to help Indian label and packaging converters optimize entire production workflows, achieve efficient and reliable output, and build scalable and cost-effective production operations across a range of applications.
