By Ben Daniel Comexi, a specialist in the flexible packaging printing and converting industry, has begun the last construction phase of its renewed technology centres (CTec) in Girona and Miami. The company has invested €1million in the remodelling of the two centres, in a clear example of its commitment to worldwide proximity, innovation, and sustainability. …
Elopak reveals environmentally friendly Pure-Pak aseptic carton
By Ben Daniel Elopak has announced its more environmentally friendly aseptic carton – the Pure-Pak eSense. It is the same shape as the consumer friendly Pure-Pak Sense Aseptic carton, with the ‘e’ standing for eco-friendly and has been developed using technology from Elopak’s fresh portfolio. This means the carton can preserve product integrity, safety, …
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Covid accelerates use of digital print in packaging new data finds
Through 2020 and into 2021 inkjet and electrophotography printing has secured new markets in labels and packaging. Data from the new Smithers report The Future of Digital Print for Packaging to 2026 shows total value for this will reach $21.1 billion in 2021. This is in line with existing trends, as run lengths have decreased …
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Constantia Flexibles achieves up to 80% recycled content in a PE film
Optimizing the recyclability of packaging is one of the most important steps into a more sustainable future. With its EcoLam product line, packaging manufacturer Constantia Flexibles shows that packaging can offer a high barrier and a high recyclability at the same time – an important step towards a circular economy that ensures valuable resources are …
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Zünd launches PreCut Center software
Zünd launches PreCut centre software that facilitates cut-file preparation for applications involving unprinted materials. With PreCut Center, fully nested cut files can be prepared in a few simple steps. The software significantly reduces the workload in file preparation, generates optimal material yield, and eliminates the potential for error. Zünd’s new software solution creates a simple …
UFlex Joins Alliance to End Plastic Waste
UFlex has become a member of Alliance to End Plastic Waste (Alliance), a global non-profit organisation with a mission to eliminate plastic waste in the environment. Through this affiliation, UFlex aims to contribute to and guide the Alliance and its members about sustainability practices that it has been following for years to mitigate plastic waste …
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The Ferrero Group introduces new recyclable box for its iconic Ferrero Rocher range
As part of its journey to more sustainable packaging, the Ferrero Group is launching a new eco-designed box for its iconic Ferrero Rocher range. Ferrero Rocher will begin to introduce the new eco-designed boxes in a phased roll out around the world starting from September 2021 and will start with its best-selling compact boxes, the …
Esko announces new AVT sales and servicing collaboration with Nigeria’s Technology Global
Esko, the leading developer of integrated software and hardware solutions for the global labels and packaging market, has announced a new partnership with Technology Global Services Limited to distribute its range of AVT print inspection solutions in Nigeria. Lagos-based Technology Global will act as distributor for the full range of Esko AVT Apollo, Jupiter and …
Covid accelerates use of digital print in packaging to $21.1 billion in 2021
Through 2020 and into 2021 inkjet and electrophotography printing has secured new markets in labels and packaging. Data from the new Smithers report – The Future of Digital Print for Packaging to 2026 shows total value for this will reach $21.1 billion in 2021. This is in line with existing trends, as run lengths have …
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Constantia Flexibles achieves up to 80% recycled content in PE film
Constantia flexibles has achieved up to 80% recycled content in a PE film using EcoLam laminates’ waste reaching another milestone with an industrial recycling trial of EcoLam laminates. The production waste from different EcoLam family laminates, including EVOH (ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer), metallization, adhesives and inks, was shredded and sent for reprocessing. Partnering with Constantia, EREMA …
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