Package Printing News

BW Converting introduces the Winkler+Dünnebier (W+D) BB816+ mail inserter at HID

Under its Winkler+Dünnebier (W+D) brand, BW Converting announces the launch of the BB816+ high-performance mail inserter. This new addition to the 800 series platform of servo-driven, easier-to-operate mail inserters is built for direct mail, transactional mail and specialized applications such as vote by mail, offering the highest levels of integrity and adaptability for customized solutions.

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Securikett brings flexo platemaking in-house with Flexcel NX Ultra Solution

Securikett, a provider of product and brand protection solutions, has invested in a Flexcel NX Wide 3548 System with a Flexcel NX Ultra 35 Processor to bring flexo platemaking in-house. The family-owned company, based in Münchendorf near Vienna, Austria, develops and produces security labels and seals for protecting products and packaging against tampering and counterfeiting.

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Hunkeler Innovationdays

Mondi: Wide range of high-speed inkjet papers at Hunkeler Innovationdays

Mondi is back at Hunkeler Innovationdays, a premier continuous feed and sheet fed technology and networking event. From 24 to 27 February, the company will be in Lucerne, Switzerland to present its comprehensive portfolio of high-speed inkjet papers.

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Workshop “Recyclability of paper & board based packaging”

PTS Papiertechnische Stiftung cordially invites to their workshop “Recyclability of paper & board based packaging” on March 11 and 12, 2025. This online workshop gives the opportunity to get a closer look at different main aspects of recycling and recovered paper. During the two-day course, the workshop covers the legislation and regulations for packaging waste and paper for recycling, the technical aspects of recycling including test methods and also the design to recycle packaging more effectively.

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Mondi and Zwiesel Glas collaborate on premium packaging solutions

Mondi has collaborated with Zwiesel Glas, a Bavarian-based producer of high-quality crystal glassware, to develop bespoke packaging for its ‘Handmade’ collection. The range, known for its craftsmanship and fine design, required packaging that reflects the same standard of quality and precision.

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Fighting product piracy!

Counterfeit medicines create a serious global problem that affects both patients and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Faller Packaging has taken up this challenge – and the company is developing innovative packaging solutions with the aim of ensuring that counterfeits can be detected quickly and reliably.

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Sharpness, brilliance, and reliable performance

Hubergroup is thrilled to introduce its latest innovations: Cold Foil Silver and Cold Foil Gold adhesives, specially designed for Food Contact Material (FCM) applications. Tailored for packaging manufacturers in the confectionery, chocolate, tobacco, and hygiene sectors, these cutting-edge products meet the highest standards for visual quality, safety, and efficiency in print production.

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SCA to increase kraftliner prices by € 90 per tonne

SCA increases the prices on brown and white kraftliner in Europe by € 90 per tonne. The new price is valid from March 1, 2025.

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Bobst boosts efficiency and productivity of the Expertcut 106 PER

Bobst customers can cut patching time by up to 15 minutes per job and reduce cardboard consumption after the global player in printing and converting equipment and services added two unique new features to its Expertcut 106 PER.

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Design for Recycling: INGEDE Symposium Munich / Online

There is no doubt that there is enough paper for the upcoming election! But what will we make paper from in the long term? The INGEDE Symposium in February will address this question. Paper for recycling is still in short supply, the circulation of daily newspapers is falling, and with it the amount of raw material in the paper bins. There is now toilet paper made from cardboard or straw, but these raw materials are not suitable for high-quality recycled paper.

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Comexi Offset CI Evolution: New sale in Germany

Comexi, global supplier of solutions for the flexible packaging printing and converting sector, and Ellerhold, a company specializing in the production of advertising, labels, and packaging materials for a wide range of applications, have signed an acquisition agreement for an Offset CI printing press. The use of Comexi's offset central impression printing technology and EB (Electron Beam) curing system will allow Ellerhold to improve its efficiency while providing the highest level of printing quality.

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Art or science? How to avoid the most common mistakes in lamination

While not required in every application, lamination is one of the most widely used techniques to not only protect printed work but also add that extra special finish to make your graphics stand out to passers-by. However, as useful as it may be, it does not come without its challenges. New developments across hardware and materials have made life easier for industry professionals but there are still several issues that crop up and cause headaches for those laminating work.

(Authored by Luigi Cristicini, Senior Technical Research and Development Manager at Drytac.)

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