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UPM Raflatac showcases new carbon action label portfolio at Labelexpo
UPM Raflatac, global supplier of sustainable self-adhesive paper and film products, is highlighting its Carbon Action plastic label portfolio at Labelexpo 2024. This product range represents a step towards reducing the carbon footprint across the packaging value chain.
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Mondi at Fachpack 2024
Mondi will have its portfolio of innovative and flexible packaging solutions on display at this year’s Fachpack. Mondi’s approach of designing packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design and fit-for-purpose allows the company to collaborate closely with customers across a variety of industries. Mondi maps out the individual path to sustainability for each customer, helping them find packaging solutions that protect their goods while meeting their sustainability goals.
Digital printing helps to deliver the ultimate unboxing experience
The global digital printing market is expected to reach $34.3bn in value by 20261 – growing at a CAGR of 6.7% and accounting for almost a quarter of the global value of the print and printed packaging market by 2032. A significant contributing factor to this growth is the rising consumer demand for personalisation and a preference for the convenience of online shopping2 – a trend that ecommerce platforms are keen to capitalise on.
XSYS appoints Arben Graphic Systems as distributor in the West Balkan market
XSYS has announced the appointment of Arben Graphic Systems as new distribution partner in the West Balkans, covering Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Montenegro. With this strategic agreement, Arben Graphic Systems is taking on the full breadth of XSYS’ solutions portfolio for the benefit of new and existing customers in the region.
Kodak: New Green Leaf program for Sonora Process Free Plates
Kodak has launched a new Green Leaf program to help Sonora Plate users educate their existing and potential customers about the sustainability benefits enabled by Sonora Process Free Plates.
Packaging machinery market records turnover in excess of €9 billion
The automatic packaging and wrapping machinery market continues to flourish, increasing exponentially year after year and recording a total turnover of €9.229 billion during 2023, which marks an 8% rise against the previous year. After 2021 and 2022, this is the third record in a row. A significant achievement, with 78.7% of the revenues coming from international markets (for a total of €7.262 billion), and 21.3% nationally (amounting to €1.967 billion).
Moquin Press sets new world record* with Speedmaster XL 106 21k from Heidelberg
Moquin Press, West Coast label and packaging provider and customer of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), set a new world record producing 452,755 net sellable sheets (455,709 gross sheets) on its Speedmaster XL 106 in only 24 hours. With speeds up to 21,000 sheets per hour, Moquin’s seven-color press with inline coating, installed at its Belmont facility, is the first in the world from Heidelberg specially designed for label production.
CCL Label opens up new production facility
CCL Label announces the inauguration of a brand-new production facility for shrink sleeve labels in Tibi, Spain near Alicante. “We are very excited to offer shrink sleeves produced in Spain for local brands and multinational brands operating in Spain. Investing into local production follows CCL’s strategy to stay close to the production sites and filling lines of major food and beverage as well as home and personal care brands and service them locally and efficiently,” explains Lukas Nachbaur, Commercial and Technical Director at the new facility. “Our first brand customers have placed and received orders and were happy with the quality and service.”
CMC Packaging Automation partners with Mondi
Mondi and CMC Packaging Automation, a global company in fully automated packaging on-demand solutions, are proud to announce their strategic partnership. Mondi has been designated as the preferred kraft paper partner for CMC machines, marking a significant step towards the most sustainable and efficient paper products tailored for CMC's state-of-the-art packaging systems.
Austrian printer Sandler in double purchase of 8-up platesetter from Kodak
Austrian printing company Sandler will modernize its prepress operations with new, highly productive CTP technology from Kodak. Based in Marbach an der Donau, the printer is expanding its platemaking capacity and automation by investing in two Kodak Magnus Q800 Platesetters with T-Speed Plus.
End of the line for counterfeit drugs
Counterfeit pharmaceutical products are not only a health risk for patients, they are harmful to the economy. Faller Packaging has developed a solution that protects both consumers and manufacturers: digital printing of labels with high-quality security ink.
Birkan takes over DACH distribution of TyreF coating plates
Founded in 2007, TyreF has developed into an internationally recognised manufacturer of coating plates for the printing industry within just a few years. The range includes coating plates in various thicknesses and with different application focuses as well as underpacking blankets and special printing blankets. The coating plates developed by TyreF and produced in Arco in northern Italy are adapted to the diverse and specific requirements of the packaging industry and commercial printing.
