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Hubergroup is Cradle to Cradle certified for the fourth time in a row
The American Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has honoured the global printing ink specialist hubergroup for the fourth time in a row for its pioneering standards in terms of environmental protection, sustainability and social commitment. The Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certification is a comprehensive certification system that aims to make products and materials more sustainable throughout their entire life cycle. The most important criterion for an award is a holistic commitment in the areas of material health, product circularity, renewable energy, water stewardship and social responsibility.
Plasmatreat Iberia is growing
Plasmatreat Iberia S.L., a subsidiary of Plasmatreat GmbH, Germany, is further expanding its presence on the Iberian Peninsula. Existing and new customers can now rely on even closer support for their questions and applications in the field of plasma pretreatment systems. The Plasmatreat Iberia team, which is responsible for the Spanish and Portuguese markets, has welcomed two new members in recent months.
Geostick: Second investment in Digital Master All-in-One technology
Geostick Group, a label converter in Europe, has developed a strong partnership with Digital Master over several years. The decision to invest in another All-in-One solution, this time a Digital Master 510, is part of the company’s strategy to explore new applications for existent customers, and to attract new clients, as well as to optimize operations across its facility.
SIG launches second project with WWF Switzerland
In partnership with WWF Switzerland and WWF Malaysia, SIG has launched a three and half-year forest landscape project in Malaysia’s Ulu Muda Forest Complex through WWF’s Forests Forward program. The project aims to improve the management of more than 170,000 hectares and pilot the restoration of 25 hectares.
XSYS joins Anderson & Vreeland at Labelexpo 2024
XSYS, global supplier to the label and packaging markets, will demonstrate its platemaking solutions and pressroom products at Labelexpo Americas 2024. Taking place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago, September 10–12, 2024, the show will see XSYS team up with its North American distributor, Anderson & Vreeland, to showcase its wide portfolio of innovative products dedicated to narrow web flexo printing.
Switching it up with window graphics: PVC vs. cling vinyl
For some time now, wide-format static cling vinyl has been one of the go-to products for those companies producing short-term retail window graphics. Looking at the stand-out features and qualities of these materials, it is easy to see why. First and foremost, static cling vinyl is pretty easy to work with; when a graphic is delivered to a store, it can be applied by shop workers with relatively minimal fuss and certainly without the help of an experienced installer.
(by Peter Bourgeois, Territory Sales Manager for Northwest US at Drytac)
WAN-IFRA celebrates champions of the “International Color Quality Club” 2024-2026
WAN-IFRA’s International Color Quality Club (ICQC) announced 39 new members for 2024-2026, recognising their exceptional and consistent colour printing quality. This prestigious membership highlights the achievements of publications that have adhered to international printing standards over an extended period.
Training at Heidelberg supports orientation as a total solution provider for hybrid print production
Apprentices and dual students who start their careers at and with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) can expect a fascinating training program: digital, international, practical, with a view to the future! This is because Heidelberg is taking account of the increasing digitalization of job profiles in the graphic arts industry and is focusing on state-of-the-art standards, such as the use of digital learning management systems, end-to-end digital learning processes and, increasingly, artificial intelligence, when training qualified junior staff.
Bobst Expertfold, Accubraille and Handypack GT at Unit NV
A family business serving the European market for 25 years, Unit NV has seen remarkable growth in the last six years and has developed an enviable reputation in the pharmaceutical and phytopharmaceutical packaging sectors. With their headquarters in Kontich, Belgium they aim to enhance their production capacity and agility for incoming orders by investing in a Bobst Expertfold 50 folder-gluer with two notable in-line modules, Accubraille and Handypack GT semi-automatic collecting table.
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.
Reinforcement for the knee: 3D bioprinting with the body's own cartilage cells
Sporting activities promote our health but can lead to injuries of the musculoskeletal system if not performed correctly. This often affects the cartilage in the joints. Untreated cartilage defects can lead to osteoarthritis at older age, for which there is currently no effective treatment. Personalized cartilage cell implants made by 3D printing should provide a remedy in future. Special printing inks containing the body's own cartilage cells are being developed for this purpose. The four-year project at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP and the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg BTU started in January 2024 and is being funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) with around 2 million euros.
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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.
