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Hubergroup introduces advanced resin technology for offset inks

Hubergroup Print Solutions is unveiling another major innovation designed to better meet today’s market requirements. After intensive development work, the international printing ink specialist is launching the next generation of its conventional offset inks, featuring a completely new resin technology. The advanced formulation delivers measurable improvements in printing performance while maintaining consistently high print quality.

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Mondi delivers massive savings on protective packaging for Ovoko’s car bumper

Mondi has partnered with Ovoko, an online marketplace for car parts, to co-create packaging tailored to the demands of its eCommerce supply chain. eCommerce is often associated with small parcels and lightweight products. Yet companies selling automotive spare parts online require specialised packaging solutions for large and fragile components.

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FESPA

Plockmatic Group to showcase highly automated creative production versatility at FESPA

Plockmatic Group will unveil next generation highly creative and versatile finishing capabilities at FESPA Global Print Expo, Fira Barcelona, Spain, from May 19 to 22. Taking centre stage in Hall 2 on Stand A21 is the new FB9550 Pro-T. The fully automated, tangential creasing and cutting digital die-cutter is engineered for lightning-fast production, exceptional media control, and an intuitive, high-performance workflow. It’s production agility manages everything from complex packaging prototypes to point-of-sale displays and professional labels.

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InterPack

Interpack 2026 sends a global signal for the industry

Interpack 2026 sent a clear signal: the packaging industry is more closely connected, more innovative and more dialogue-oriented than ever before. This momentum was immediately visible in the exhibition halls. High visitor traffic, intensive discussions and a consistent international presence shaped the atmosphere. Everywhere, it was possible to experience the determination with which companies are working on solutions for the future. Ideas were discussed, tested and decisions were made. The entire value chain was presented in live.

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Hubergroup Chemicals showcases advanced solutions for coatings and inks at Paintistanbul 2026

Hubergroup Chemicals, manufacturer in the speciality chemicals sector, will once again exhibit at Paintistanbul, taking place from June 17–19, 2026, at the Istanbul Fuar Merkezi (IFM). Visitors can meet hubergroup Chemicals in Hall 6, Booth B11, where the chemical specialist will showcase sustainable, high-performance solutions for coating and ink technologies. Among the key highlights at company’s stand are the new additive series ELARA and the recently launched UV oligomer UHVPI-222200.

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Lecta unveils new generation of paper cups

Lecta has set a new benchmark for paper cup solutions with the launch of EraCup Natural Pure, an innovative solid bleached board (SBB) designed for more sustainable, high-performance packaging. Developed from renewable resources, it combines advanced barrier performance with industrial efficiency, addressing the growing demand for fibre-based alternatives to traditional plastic-coated materials.

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Fiery FS700 Pro: Maximum print productivity with operational resilience

Fiery, LLC, announced the launch of Fiery® FS700 Pro, Fiery’s latest system software platform. Fiery FS700 Pro is a reliable, modern platform designed to provide concrete results in the areas that matter most: print productivity and operational resilience. Ready for the print challenges of the future, FS700 Pro delivers the reliability, security, and performance you need to keep production running at its best.

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The Gmund Award brings together cultures from around the world

What makes the Gmund Award special every year is the sheer number of international entries. This year, projects were submitted from 28 countries, including many European nations, as well as Japan, China, Australia and many others. On 29 April 2026, the Gmund Award 2026 was presented at the paper mill at Lake Tegernsee. In front of around 400 guests, the winners took to the stage to receive their awards from owner Florian Kohler.

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Kodak announces the launch of new Sonora UltraXR Process Free Plates in EAMER

Kodak is proud to introduce the latest innovation in its portfolio of process-free plates: Kodak Sonora UltraXR. These new plates will replace Sonora XTRA-2 and XTRA-2 for Newspapers Process Free Plates in the EAMER region (Europe, Africa, and the Middle East), and Sonora XTRA-2 and XTRA-2 for Newspapers production in Europe will be discontinued.

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Heidelberg and Ricoh mark 15 years of strategic partnership with Versafire digital printing systems

For 15 years, the successful partnership between Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and Ricoh has stood for innovative strength and sustainable market success in industrial digital print. With the introduction of the first Versafire digital printing systems in 2011, Heidelberg took a strategically decisive step into the fast-growing digital print market and has since consistently established itself as a leading system integrator for hybrid print production.

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Zipform to develop Dry Molded Fiber meat trays as PulPac licensee

PulPac has signed Australia-based Zipform Packaging as a new licensee of its Dry Molded Fiber technology, marking a step forward in scaling fiber-based solutions into demanding food packaging applications. The license agreement gives Zipform access to PulPac’s patented technology, enabling the company to develop and industrialize new fiber-based packaging solutions within its existing business and customer base.

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Miraclon wins FTA Technical Innovation Award for Flexcel Prime Plate

Miraclon has been named a recipient of the 2026 Technical Innovation Award by the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) for its Flexcel Prime Plate, a next-generation flexographic plate technology designed to deliver greater consistency, predictability and efficiency in the pressroom. The award, presented at FTA Forum & Infoflex 2026, recognizes technologies that advance the capabilities and performance of flexographic printing.

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