How will the point of sale change in the consumer goods business? What are the challenges associated with the demands of policy makers relating to sustainable packaging? What impact are digitalization and automation having on packaging printing? As part of the celebrations marking the 175th anniversary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), a large and prestigious panel of experts from international packaging companies, industry associations, and the commercial and technology sectors sought answers to these and similar questions in individual presentations and panel discussions. The “Packaging Tomorrow” symposium asked what the future holds for packaging printing.
Mondi is launching its re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced, a high-performance paper bag designed to protect humidity-sensitive goods, while significantly reducing plastic content. The innovative solution is designed to protect powdery products, offering excellent barrier performance against moisture and supporting recyclability.
In late summer 2025, Faller Packaging will start producing folding cartons at its new site in Horsens, Denmark. The company is thus implementing a project that was already announced in April 2023: the establishment of an additional production facility for the Nordics. The aim is to reliably meet the growing demand.
Automation has become a central driver for the packaging industry, enabling faster, more reliable, and cost-effective solutions. Perhaps the perfect example of modern automation is robotics – state-of-the-art technology used in smart ways to improve precision, reduce errors, and enhance productivity.
The European Rotogravure Association (ERA), a long-standing supporter and promoter of the gravure printing industry for nearly 70 years, proudly announces its rebranding as the Global Rotogravure Association (GRA), effective 2025.
Mauser Packaging Solutions is pleased to announce the expansion of its reconditioning and recycling footprint in Spain with the opening of a new on-site facility at the BASF location in Tarragona, Spain. This investment strengthens the partnership between BASF and Mauser Packaging Solutions, shaping the packaging supply to achieve economic and ecological savings.
Actega, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry, has announced the legal merger of its three German operating companies, Actega DS GmbH, Actega Rhenania GmbH and Actega Terra GmbH, into its former parent company, Actega GmbH. The merger will result in Actega forming one powerful entity, with realigned organizational structures enabling increased cross-location cooperation in Germany.
ICR Ioannou S.A. has become the first company in Greece to invest in a Flexcel NX System and PureFlexo™ Printing from Miraclon, responding to growing demand for Flexcel NX Plates from flexographic printers in the region. The company signed the deal at drupa 2024, on a visit to the show with Omnicom - Miraclon’s local partner in Greece – and the system was installed at the end of last year in ICR Ioannou S.A. production site outside Athens.
The label market is experiencing significant shifts, affecting both brand owners and label converters. Brand owners increasingly prioritize shorter run lengths with faster delivery times, while seeking more sustainable production methods. To meet these complex challenges, converters need to turn towards new solutions to optimize their productivity and maximize the efficiency of their processes.
Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Strehlow as the new Account Manager Corrugated for the EMEA market, reinforcing its strategic focus on the corrugated packaging sector. With three decades of experience in the printing and packaging industry at globally recognised companies such as Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, Esko/Kongsberg, and Konica Minolta, Michael Strehlow brings a deep understanding of traditional and digital print production processes. His expertise spans offset, flexographic, and digital printing technologies, as well as post-press and converting processes – with a focus on developing and implementing innovative print and finishing solutions across print and packaging markets.
The international journey of We Make Packaging, the brand through which Ucima promotes Italian packaging technologies worldwide, continues. Following stops in the Philippines, South Africa, Vietnam, Algeria, and Uzbekistan, the world tour now moves to two new events on the African continent: Propak East Africa, scheduled to take place in Nairobi from May 20 to 22, and Propak Mena, set to be held in Cairo from June 2 to 4.
FESPA
DuPont is excited to join the FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 from May 6 - 9 in Berlin, Germany. The event is Europe’s leading showcase for specialty print and signage, providing an excellent opportunity to network with industry professionals, explore new business prospects, and discover the latest technologies.