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Toyo Ink Europe Steraflex GIO UV: A new standard in low migration UV flexo inks
Toyo Ink Europe N.V., a member of Japan’s artience Group (formerly Toyo Ink Group), has recently added the Steraflex® GIO UV to its existing portfolio of flexographic printing inks. The new ink system offers superb print and press performance on most label substrates, sleeves and other applications where migration is a key priority. Moreover, Steraflex GIO is fully compliant with EuPIA, Swiss Ordinance, the latest ECHA SVHC list and other European regulatory requirements including the German Ink Ordinance, setting a new benchmark in both safety and performance.
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Xeikon brings full-spectrum digital label solutions to Labelexpo Europe
Xeikon is set to make a bold statement at the upcoming Labelexpo Europe. The digital press manufacturer will demonstrate the full power of its label and packaging portfolio through live production, real applications, and smart automation flows.
UPM Adhesive Materials invests in Malaysia factory
UPM Adhesive Materials, formerly known as UPM Raflatac, is investing in a new, state-of-the-art coating line and other facility and material handling upgrades in its label material factory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. This investment will significantly enhance the factory’s capabilities, quality and efficiency. Additionally, it will increase annual production capacity, enabling UPM Adhesive Materials to better serve its customers and accelerate growth in the Southeast Asian market.
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Label industry's finest to receive global awards at Labelexpo Europe
A stage at the heart of Labelexpo Europe 2025’s community will celebrate label industry’s peers with coveted accolades at Festa Barcelona on the 16th of September. Organized by influential industry publication Labels & Labeling, the inaugural Global Awards will recognize outstanding achievements across three categories: innovation, sustainability - the key focus areas of this year’s show - and Converter of the Year.
PTS Coating Symposium 2025, Bamberg
PTS (Papiertechnische Stiftung) cordially invites to their PTS Coating Symposium 2025 from September 22nd to 24th in Bamberg, the international industry meeting for coating and surface finishing of paper and cardboard materials. The three-day event takes place in the historic city of Bamberg and offers a carefully curated scientific program alongside numerous networking opportunities. Look forward to engaging expert presentations and discussions that will shed light on current developments and future trends in the industry!
Study by DHBW and Heidelberg: The future of packaging is paper
The future of flexible paper-based packaging is bright, with flexible packaging papers predicted to enjoy annual average growth of over 4.5 percent by the end of the decade. This is primarily thanks to their sustainable properties, especially when compared with plastic packaging. An expert survey entitled “The future of packaging 2030”, which was conducted by Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) Heilbronn in collaboration with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), has now corroborated this development.
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Re S.p.A. at Labelexpo Europe 2025
Re S.p.A. will be present at the upcoming edition of Labelexpo Europe, taking place in Barcelona from September 16 to 19, at Hall 4 – Stand 4C12. The Italian company, known for its automation components for the printing, converting, and packaging industries, will unveil its brand-new web tension controller, a solution designed to set a new benchmark in the sector.
Lecta expands range of innovative barrier papers with Metalvac Seal Oxygen Barrier
Lecta, a company specializing in the design and development of paper-based solutions for flexible packaging, is expanding its flagship Metalvac range with Metalvac Seal Oxygen Barrier— a new metallized barrier paper that meets the current industry demands for technical performance, industrial efficiency, and sustainability.
Don Quijote shifts to flexographic printing
In response to growing concerns over the environmental impact of food packaging, Japanese companies are taking innovative steps to cut emissions without compromising quality. A new collaboration between Don Quijote Co., Ltd. (Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation), Sagawa Printing Co., Ltd., and Asahi Kasei—parent company of Asahi Photoproducts—has led to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions in the printing of frozen pasta packaging.
Mondi enables label-free packaging of 35,000 parcels per day for Komsa
Mondi has expanded its portfolio with a high-performance digital printing solution, enabling customised, high-volume packaging following the acquisition of Schumacher Packaging’s Western European operations. Komsa, a distributor for digital infrastructure in Germany, has been using this option to print consecutive barcodes directly onto corrugated board packaging, without additional labels or manual labelling.
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Heidelberg acquires Polar Mohr brand rights and technologyHeidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has come to an arrangement with the Polar Group companies to acquire the technology, intellectual property (IP), and brand rights of this long-standing partner, together with further assets. The two parties have signed an agreement to this effect. It is expected that the transaction will be concluded within the coming weeks, after which Heidelberg will have exclusive global sales, service, and marketing rights for the postpress products. In this way, Heidelberg is consolidating its partnership with Polar Mohr and gaining direct access to further packaging markets in the growth regions of Asia, South America, and the Middle East. All processes relating to new machines, the supply of replacement parts, and service operations will remain the same as before for customers.
Spirit Packaging Premedia GmbH: Efficient plate production meets e-business
Spirit Packaging Premedia GmbH, based in Würselen near Aachen, Germany, is a well-established provider of prepress services and flexographic printing plates for the packaging industry. For over ten years, the company has also operated the cloud-based platform PrintConnect, which enables packaging manufacturers, brand owners, retailers, and repro service providers to efficiently manage both technical and commercial workflows related to reprographics, printing plates, and tools.
