LOUPE
Theurer.com, provider of ERP/MIS software for the printing and packaging industry, will be exhibiting at LOUPE Americas for the first time. With its presence at the trade fair in Chicago, the company is continuing its course of international growth and systematically expanding its activities across the Americas.
With the introduction of the new PE film portfolio, Sihl presents a solution for print-on-demand printing on PE labels. By expanding the facestock portfolio to include PE base films with an aqueous (AQ) inkjet coating, Sihl offers maximum flexibility and opens up new, future-proof possibilities for the label industry.
Mondi has collaborated with furniture manufacturer Büromodel to develop a tailor-made corrugated packaging solution for shipping acoustic office cabins across Europe and beyond, delivering significant gains in operational efficiency. Traditional wooden and plywood crates presented challenges in terms of health and safety risks and were becoming less preferred in key export markets such as Germany and the UK. Mondi worked closely with Büromodel to switch to a bespoke corrugated packaging solution that ensures safe transportation and improved product protection. The solution eliminates mould issues that had previously been experienced during sea freight transportation.
The corrugated board packaging sector is at a pivotal moment. Several major trends are converging simultaneously, forcing converters to make critical decisions about the future of their businesses. The market is becoming increasingly crowded, leading to tighter margins and more intense competition. At the same time, consumer expectations are evolving, prompting brand owners to seek new types of packaging solutions. Regulatory change is also gathering pace, with legislation such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) bringing mandatory sustainability targets into sharper focus. Meanwhile, the industry continues to face a shortage of skilled labor – a challenge that is set to intensify as a generation of experienced professionals approaches retirement.
TraceGains and Esko have demonstrated how a connected ‘Source-to-Shelf’ approach can dramatically accelerate product and packaging updates, successfully taking a product from concept change to finished, shelf-ready packaging in just 48 hours. The proof came through ‘The Big Easy’ project, a highlight at the recent Esko World event in New Orleans, where the companies took on an everyday challenge that many brands face – updating a product to meet current consumer and packaging trends.
Wintipak AG, a Swiss based global provider of aseptic packaging material solutions for liquid food applications, is consistently advancing its technological capabilities through a major investment: by selecting the Boardmaster inline flexo printing press from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), the company is strategically expanding its production capacity at its German site in Halle and laying the foundation for maximum efficiency and flexibility.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is further expanding its strategic position as a systems integrator. The transaction to integrate the lifecycle business and the global sales and service companies of the manroland sheetfed Group was completed at the beginning of July. The integration of manroland sheetfed into the Heidelberg Group can thus proceed as planned.
The Bobst Masterfold folder-gluer range for corrugated board converting has undergone a complete modernization, aligning with the company’s strategy to deploy its vision across all product lines and equipment. The result is a machine which delivers greater production efficiency, simplified operations, and exceptional safety, setting new standards in the corrugated board industry.
Color-Logic is proud to announce it received the Gold Award for Best Use of Metallized Foil Substrates at the 2026 Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) Print Embellishment Conference in Nashville.
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Heidelberg integrates the lifecycle business and global sales and service companies of the manroland sheetfed GroupHeidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) announced its plans to integrate the lifecycle business and the global sales and service subsidiaries of the manroland sheetfed Group. With this transaction, Heidelberg is securing its position as a global player in the printing and packaging industry. The combination of two companies that have shaped the history of printing press manufacturing for decades brings together geographic presence, high service quality, and a consistent customer focus. In the initial phase, the primary focus will be on continuing to operate manroland systems by maintaining the global service and spare parts offerings.
Gulf Print & Pack, the MENA region’s print and packaging technology trade event, has announced its milestone 15th edition will take place from 12 – 14 January 2027 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The expanded timeframe will provide additional flexibility for the shipping of heavy-duty equipment, logistics planning and travel and ensure maximum participation from what is a highly international mix of attendees.
With the launch of the Enduro MD Shield, Sihl is introducing a versatile new program designed to serve two distinct markets: RFID/NFC protection and metal-detectable tags. True to its motto ”to protect & to detect“, this innovative product line offers secure solutions for shielding personal data as well as safeguarding industrial production lines from contamination.