Bobst Business Unit Web Fed : Business Director Eric Pavone shares his views with Packaging MEA technology editor Vikram Fotedar at K 2019. Vikram Fotedar (VF): What is Bobst promoting at the booth? Eric Pavone (EP): It was a very exciting K 2019 for BOBST, as we announced the launch of several important new innovations, …
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Uteco’s flexible packaging press will become the first to enter the market using Kodak’s Ultrastream inkjet technology. The flexible press with Kodak’s latest continuous inkjet technology, Sapphire Evo W with a print width of 1.25 meters has been sold into the market in advance of its expected debut at Drupa 2020 in Dusseldorf, Germany with …
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As one of the key note speakers at the recently concluded Prime Summit 2019 in Dubai, Mark Shepherd spoke on the importance of packaging. He explained. “If your product is a physical one, then packaging is your brand’s secret weapon.” Mark outlined 3 golden rules of consumer-first thinking when it comes to packaging design and …
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Germany: drupa 2020 has announced its partners on the steering committee for touchpoint packaging 2020: Agfa, BOBST, Danone, ESKO, Heidelberg, HP Indigo, Kurz, Nestlé and Siegwerk. The participating companies cover the entire spectrum of the process chain. As a follow up to its premiere at drupa 2016, touchpoint packaging will again be a special forum for brand owners and industry partners …
EUROPE Uteco’s flexible packaging press will become the first to enter the market using Kodak’s Ultrastream inkjet technology. The flexible press with Kodak’s latest continuous inkjet technology, Sapphire Evo W with a print width of 1.25 meters has been sold into the market in advance of its expected debut at Drupa 2020 in Dusseldorf, Germany …
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Sparking up the joy of UAE’s 48th National Day, KitKat just unveiled a limited edition artistically inspired chocolate assortment box in partnership with Emirati illustrator Mariam Abbas. The packaging design encourages sharing and bringing people together during this precious day of the year. National Day is all about union and harmony. Following late ruler Sheikh …
Borealis and Ecoplast celebrated the successful conclusion of a strategic investment at their plastics recycling location in Wildon, Styria/Austria. The company opened a new and highly advanced plastics recycling plant in Austria. In August 2018 Borealis acquired Ecoplast Kunststoff recycling GmbH in addition to MTM Plastics and MTM Compact, one of the largest European producers …
Vikram Fotedar spoke to Daniel Bossel, global product manager, Bosch Packaging Technology at Fachpack about the new PME 4001 ZAP vertical FFS that uses coated paper roll stock which can be recycled into paper streams Vikram Fotedar (VF): Before we get into the first in the Bosch PME 4001 ZAP form-fill-seal machine, tell us more …
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Bobst announced the launch of the BOBST VISION CI flexo press designed to deliver the most efficient performance for all production lengths on a wide range of substrates. Fast to set up and change over, it features technical innovations and automation that ensure repeatable process consistency, minimum waste and easy manufacturing. The announcement comes during …
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, is introducing a new plastic-free eco-barrier paperboard that can be recycled in paper or paperboard waste streams according to local recycling schemes. According to Metsä Board, consumers and brands around the world are looking for more sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging, with easy recyclability being key and the new …
