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German UV curing technology meets Swiss coating solutions
Hoenle’s Business Unit Curing will present its curing and drying systems at Gulf Print & Pack 2026 in Dubai. As a development and solution partner for the printing and packaging industry, the German UV Technology specialist Hoenle will showcase its latest innovative and smart curing systems alongside coating solutions expert Mondula from Switzerland.
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EyeC presents the new Proofiler Graphic Connect at Interpack 2026
From May 7 to 13, 2026, EyeC GmbH will present the new Proofiler Graphic Connect as a key innovation for prepress at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf. At booth D01 in Hall 11, visitors can explore the latest generation of cloud-based artwork proofreading software, along with a comprehensive portfolio of inline and offline inspection systems. These solutions help packaging manufacturers, label printers, and brand owners automate, accelerate, and sustainably secure their quality control processes with the help of artificial intelligence. More information is available at www.EyeC.com.
Miraclon and W&H strengthen partnership with Flexcel NX Ultra 42
Miraclon has reinforced its longstanding partnership with Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) through the installation of a new Flexcel NX Ultra 42 Solution at the W&H Technology Center in Lengerich, Germany. The new system replaces the previously installed Flexcel NX Ultra 35 Solution, giving W&H a larger-format, water-processed platemaking solution to demonstrate a broader range of realistic customer applications and press configurations, enabling visitors to see the full potential of modern flexo in a real-world environment.
Methods for the determination of residual peroxide in packaging
The determination of the residual peroxide content in empty packaging is part of the routine tests on hygienic filling machines of VDMA hygiene classes III, IV and V for liquid food that use sterilizing agents based on hydrogen peroxide. The document no. 01 of the VDMA Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association describes the methods for determining the residual peroxide content in empty packaging that has been sterilized in or before filling machines of VDMA hygiene classes III, IV and V for liquid food using sterilization media containing hydrogen peroxide. The measurements ensure that the sterilized packaging placed on the market does not have a negative impact on the product quality.
Customers opt for comprehensive digital printing portfolio from Heidelberg
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) offers customers a complete solution portfolio for industrial digital printing that covers the growing requirements for quality, productivity, customization, and availability in commercial and label printing. The company’s portfolio ranges from toner solutions and inkjet systems for commercial printing to in-house inkjet digital label printing innovations that are utilized in digital printing systems from Gallus. All presses are integrated into the digital ecosystem from Heidelberg that includes Prinect workflow integration, consumables, service, training, and postpress.
Hubergroup confirms full GIO compliance for packaging products
With the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO) set to apply from January 2027, manufacturers of printing inks for food packaging are facing strict regulatory requirements aimed at ensuring consumer safety. Compliance with these regulations demands extensive development work, reformulation and thorough testing across product portfolios. Nonetheless, the international ink specialist hubergroup Print Solutions confirms it already fully complies with the German Printing Ink Ordinance today. All hubergroup products intended for food packaging applications meet the requirements defined by the GIO.
RemaDays – The entire advertising and printing market in one place
RemaDays Trade Fair is a unique event that brings together the entire advertising industry in one location – from promotional gifts and textiles, through visual advertising, to the latest solutions in printing technology.
UPM Adhesive Materials and GeBE reach high-performance milestone
A recent long-term test conducted by GeBE Elektronik und Feinwerktechnik GmbH, a provider of thermal printing systems, using UPM Raflatac OptiCut™ RL54 linerless label material has reached an impressive milestone: two million cuts without the need for blade cleaning. This achievement highlights the exceptional processing properties of the OptiCut adhesive, which was specifically engineered to minimize residue and ensure smooth operation in high-speed linerless cutter systems.
Vitrapack accelerates productivity and sustainability with new Bobst Expert CI flexo press
To keep pace with rising demand and customer expectations, Vitrapack has strengthened its capabilities with the addition of a Bobst Expert CI flexo press. The investment not only boosts capacity, but also enhances flexibility and sustainability, enabling the Belgian packaging producer to handle even shorter lead times, adapt to a wider range of job requirements, and maintain consistent print quality, while keeping waste levels low.
