Germany : Hubergroup has claimed that it has invented an innovative technique, which will present a solution to UV ink curing problems. The new NewV cure, Hubergroup said is a science-based, patented solution for determining the curing degree of UV inks as well as its EuPIA compliant UV ink portfolio, which was presented at the IST …
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Germany : Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnäs to intensify their successful collaboration – Sealed Paper Packaging on a vertical form, fill and seal machine (VFFS) it developed in 2016. The ZAP module from Bosch makes it possible to process mono-material Axello ZAP paper from BillerudKorsnäs on VFFS technology with dust-tight sealing. Now the two companies …
Packaging MEA Editor Ben Daniel takes a closer look at the Kodak’s CTP output devices in the market and their importance to enhance workflow productivity for folding carton offset print Since Drupa 2000, MEA regional print and packaging industry has witnessed a paradigm shift from conventional to digital workflow and imaging within the prepress space. …
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Finland : The source-to-contract procurement experts Cloudia has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with global packaging manufacturers Al Bayader International. The long-term partnership will see the companies work together to facilitate digital transformation across their locations in the UAE, Qatar and Oman. “We are delighted to enter into a partnership with an innovative, sustainability-driven, globally-recognised …
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Germany : Siegwerk, one of the world’s leading providers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, is in this year’s international Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) trade show to present its newest development project as part of the recyclate initiative of Werner & Mertz at the “World of Private Label,” in Amsterdam. Siegwerk has partnered …
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Sweden : Flint Group Paper & Board has introduced HexaCode, a new range of water-based inks corrugated board, paper bags and sacks, paper shopping bags and gift wraps, which it claims is designed to reduce converters’ overall total cost to print. HexaCode’s pH and viscosity stability as well as optimised resolubility will allow printers reduce …
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Flexographic print is an established print process, but the rapidly changing global print marketplace is challenging the print suppliers to implement advances in flexographic technology to improve efficiency. A Packaging MEA report The main factors that cause the converters to print slower than their presses are supposedly capable of, and that prevent them from getting …
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Switzerland : Clariant has announced that it has launched of a new flat-profile molecular-sieve desiccant, ADP Plate, along with an expanded line of Dri-Card laminated-film desiccant cards at the recently concluded 2019 CPhI China trade show, held from 18-20 June 2019. Both products are FDA compliant. Flat-profile desiccant cards are needed for package moisture control …
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Italy : Omet has said that the digalised printing process of the Omet X6.0 has allowed its users to reduce waste of time and material usually needed to start a new job. “The line can get into perfect register in less than 10 meters when starting a new job. This result comes from a combination of …
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Italy: Sidel has introduced what it claims is the world’s lightest industrial bottle, X-LITE Still, a 500 ml PET packaging solution for non-pressurised still water. Weighing 6.5g and a height of 195mm, the bottles can be produced at a very high speed with a very light water neck finish. The bottle is perfectly complemented by …
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