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XSYS wins FPPA Prepress Excellence Award for the second year
XSYS, global supplier of flexo prepress solutions, has won the 2025 FPPA Excellence Award for the nyloflex® eco series printing plates, taking home the coveted trophy for a second year. Founded to promote high standards in the flexo prepress industry, the FPPA recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements in innovation, sustainability, and overall excellence with this annual award. Entries are evaluated on several judging criteria including demonstrating “efforts to reduce waste, energy consumption, and environmental impact, as well as the implementation of eco-friendly materials and processes.”
BW Flexible Systems unveils upgraded Hayssen R300 with OpView™ HMI
BW Flexible Systems has announced enhancements to its Hayssen R300 flow wrapper, which originally launched one year ago at Pack Expo East. Now, the solution will come standard with BW Packaging's award-winning OpView™ human-machine interface (HMI), offering significant improvements to user training and operation, as well as providing baked goods producers with the flexibility necessary to adapt their equipment with their ever-evolving production needs.
Gundlach Packaging joins European Rotogravure Association (ERA)
The European Rotogravure Association (ERA) is pleased to announce that Gundlach Packaging Group has joined as a new member. With more than 170 years of excellence in the packaging industry, Gundlach brings deep-rooted expertise and innovation to the ERA community. Headquartered in Oerlinghausen, Germany, Gundlach Packaging is a premium provider of high-quality packaging solutions, specializing in rotogravure, flexographic and Offset printing. With two state-of-the-art production facilities and a team of over 400 employees, the company delivers custom-designed flexible packaging for renowned clients in the food, non-food and tobacco industries in- and outside Europe.
Creaset HGP: Lecta’s new paper for grease-proof flexible packaging
Lecta is firmly committed to delivering innovative and more sustainable products that support a circular economy. The broad range of flexible packaging papers, made from natural, recyclable, and renewable raw materials, is designed to protect product integrity with optimal barrier properties. The launch of Creaset HGP reflects this, creating packaging solutions that meet the evolving demands of today’s consumers.
Kien Label installs fifth MPS press
Kien Label B.V., a Dutch producer of complex multi-layer labels and part of the Asteria Group, has further strengthened its production capabilities with the addition of an MPS EFS-430 8-color flexo press. This marks the company’s fifth MPS press and reflects its continued commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in label production.
XSYS announces support for Hybrid Fusion Packaging Summit
XSYS, provider of printing plates, plate processing equipment, and screening software for the flexographic industry, has announced its participation at the Hybrid Fusion Packaging Summit 2025. Held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on April 22–25, the event will bring together printing and prepress specialists, along with industry experts, OEM partners, and brand representatives, to explore the latest trends in labels and packaging.
EraCup Natural by Lecta obtains DIN CERTCO industrial compostability certification
Lecta has achieved DIN CERTCO industrial compostability certification for its EraCup Natural paperboard, an innovative product for food service applications. Why is this certification important? It ensures that compostability claims are scientifically validated and that items are accepted in industrial composting facilities, unlike “biodegradable” products that may not fully degrade.
