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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.
FlexoControl manufacturer Sibress looks back on a successful drupa
Sibress, manufacturer of measuring and analysis systems for the quality control of flexographic and packaging printing, achieved encouraging sales of its FlexoControl series measuring devices at drupa 2024 and in the weeks that followed. The FlexoControl 3D Plus device aroused particular interest among drupa attendees. It is the only plate measuring device that simultaneously captures the surface as well as the deeper areas of halftone dots and their base support on the flexo plate from the side and displays both views side by side on the computer screen. Two cameras capture the surface and flanks (slope) of the printing elements. The side camera captures the entire image area in razor-sharp detail.
Bobst Mastercut 1.65 PER line for packit!
Austrian packaging manufacturer packit! serves the food industry with high-quality offset laminated corrugated board solutions. Operating out of one of the most modern production facilities in Europe, the specialist in E flute, F flute, and laminated double wall materials, has recently invested in a complete Mastercut 1.65 PER die-cutting line.
Mondi celebrates completion of €125 million containerboard mill upgrade in Kuopio, Finland
Mondi has completed its €125 million investment in the Kuopio containerboard mill. It includes upgrades to the wood yard, fibre line, evaporation plant, and paper machine producing ProVantage Powerflute®, a high-performance fluting predominantly used in fresh fruit and vegetable trays and boxes.
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XSYS impresses at drupa with eco-friendly innovations for brilliant flexo
With a central presence in Hall 8b at Messe Düsseldorf, XSYS wowed visitors seeking sustainable solutions at drupa. Bringing a flurry of product launches, the global prepress specialist supplier introduced new innovations specifically aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of flexo, while delivering brilliant print quality. These included the nyloflex® eco plate series, Catena ProServX equipment monitoring software, EcoFillX solvent saving imaging software feature, and rotec® eco sleeves, all developed to reduce waste, add value and enhance productivity. In addition, key industry collaborations promoted sustainable solutions developed with leading industry partners.
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Manroland Goss reports positive result from drupa
Manroland Goss experienced a pulsating industry at the eleven-day drupa, setting the course for a digital and more sustainable future in the printing and packaging industry. The technical highlights and innovations presented by manroland Goss, including advancements in packaging printing, book printing and AI-based maintenance, captivated the trade show visitors and engaged them in intensive technical discussions in a modern booth atmosphere.
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Incoming orders at Heidelberg recover thanks to successful drupa – short-time working to end in June
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is very pleased with its showing at the drupa trade fair in Düsseldorf. The company’s stand attracted a great deal of interest from customers around the world, who also invested in the innovations on show. The large number of orders placed during the event has led to a recovery in incoming orders at Heidelberg at the start of financial year 2024/2025 and, consequently, to higher capacity utilization in production. Short time working at the German sites will end as early as June 2024.
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Heidelberg planning to extend Boardmaster applications to growth segment of flexible paper
Following the successful market launch of the Boardmaster, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is planning to extend the range of applications for this new inline flexographic web printing system to flexible paper packaging in the medium term. “The global increase in demand for sustainably produced, budget-friendly, and recyclable or compostable packaging makes flexible paper an attractive growth market for us,” says Christian Steinmassl, who is in charge of the Packaging segment at Heidelberg.
