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New water-based ACTDigi® LEP Primer
Actega, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry, has launched its water-based ACTDigi® LEP Primer at Labelexpo Europe 2025 (16-19 September, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain, Actega booth 3D41). Developed in partnership with HP and included in HP’s newly expanded in-line primer portfolio, the ACTDigi® LEP Primer ensures optimal print performance for different types of labels produced on a wide range of substrates, including coated and uncoated paper, synthetics and metalized substrates. This exceptional performance is proven on even the most challenging structured substrates, such as velvety papers and wine labels.
Labelexpo
Gallus and Heidelberg unveil new digital and hybrid solutions to meet rising demand across the label market
Gallus, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), today announces the launch of two new presses, one all-digital and one hybrid, at Labelexpo Europe 2025. These additions to its System to Compose portfolio have been strategically developed together by Heidelberg and Gallus to address the pressing and evolving needs of label producers to deliver greater speed, flexibility, and high-quality output.
Labelexpo
UPM Adhesive Materials showcases its solutions for label material performance at Labelexpo Europe 2025
UPM Adhesive Materials, formerly known as UPM Raflatac, has announced the launch of a range of specialist solutions that address key trends in Logistics and Durables. These, together with other innovations, will be presented on its stand (3D29) at the forthcoming Labelexpo Europe show, taking place in Barcelona from 16th to 19th September. This event marks UPM Adhesive Materials’ debut under its renewed brand identity, reflecting its commitment to adhesive material expertise, sustainability and helping customers renew the everyday with label material performance.
FachPack
New process for the economical production of barrier-coated flexible paper packaging solutions
With regard to a functioning circular economy, flexible paper packaging as a substitute for plastics, also known as "paperization," is becoming increasingly important. Flexible paper packaging is predicted to grow by 4.5 percent annually until the end of the decade. An expert survey conducted by the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Heilbronn (DHBW) and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) confirms this trend.
Mondi’s paper-based CompressWrap sets new standards for Ekornes’ mattresses
Mondi is partnering with Ekornes, one of the Nordic region’s largest furniture producer, to introduce an innovative paper-based packaging solution for wrapping high-end mattresses, replacing the previous plastic solution.
Walki adds printing capacity to meet growing demand for future-proof flexible packaging
Walki Westpak has made sizable investments to meet the rising demand for recyclable flexible packaging. The company is expanding its production capacity by acquiring a new printing press and constructing a new post-processing hall.
One for everyone and everything! The bestseller from Heidelberg: Speedmaster CX 104
The Speedmaster CX 104 was first unveiled at China Print 2021 and has since been installed over 950 times. More than 6,100 of its printing, coating, and drying units have been delivered worldwide, making it the biggest-selling sheetfed offset printing press that Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has ever made, relative to its start of production. In one year, all the systems installed globally churned out a collective total of eleven billion printed sheets.
Labelexpo
Sibress to showcase new version of FlexoControl 3D Plus for photopolymer sleeves
Sibress, a manufacturer of measuring and analysis systems for the quality control of flexographic and packaging printing, will be presenting its entire current product portfolio at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona. As a new innovation, the company will unveil a version of the FlexoControl 3D Plus device for measuring photopolymer sleeves.
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Windmöller & Hölscher to Present Varex II and Alphaflex at K 2025
German machine manufacturer and flexible packaging specialist Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) will exhibit at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 8–15, as well as at its In-house Expo at company headquarters in Lengerich. Highlights include a new development for MDO lines, solutions for easier machine operation, and a range of sustainable packaging applications. A special highlight: W&H will feature two running machines at its booth, with live demonstrations in extrusion and printing.
FachPack
Atlantic Zeiser presents CodeVault and 2D Code Readiness at Labelexpo 2025
Atlantic Zeiser, a Coesia company and global player in digital packaging printing and card personalization solutions, will present its latest software and printing innovations at Labelexpo Europe 2025, taking place from September 16 to 19 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona (Booth L95). Atlantic Zeiser will highlight solutions that enable brand owners and print-houses to meet evolving global serialization requirements, strengthen supply chain security, and leverage packaging codes for operational and marketing benefits.
BW Packaging announces 2025 lineup for Pack Expo Las Vegas
BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller’s packaging machinery group, has announced its packaging machinery lineup for Pack Expo, which will be held in Las Vegas Sept. 29–Oct. 1. This year, BW Packaging will feature many of its popular solutions and beloved machinery brands, including Thiele for bag filling, Hayssen for flow wrapping and vertical form-fill-seal bagging, Angelus for seaming and Pneumatic Scale|Angelus for craft beverage canning lines at Pack Expo Las Vegas booth W-3100.
Labelexpo
Where performance grows: MPS unveils EF Packaging and Performance Ecosystem
At this year’s Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona, MPS will debut two powerful solutions designed to help converters achieve higher efficiency, better quality, and stronger business results: EF Packaging and the Performance Ecosystem. The show runs from 16–19 September 2025 at the Fira Gran Via, marking the first time Labelexpo Europe will take place in Spain.
