Vision Foods & Packaging, a Pakistan-based folding carton and offset packaging converter, has expanded converting capacity at its 142,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Sundar Industrial Estate, Lahore, with the installation of BOBST NOVACUT 106 E die-cutters and a NOVAFOLD 80 A2 folder-gluer. The investment is intended to support …
BOBST launches redesigned MASTERFOLD for corrugated converting
BOBST has launched a redesigned MASTERFOLD folder-gluer platform for corrugated board converting, targeting converters that need faster setup, higher automation, improved operator safety and more consistent box production. The modernised MASTERFOLD 170, 230 and 300 range updates BOBST’s flagship corrugated folding-gluing line with new digital, connectivity and automation capabilities. The …
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Baumer hhs marks 40 years of industrial gluing innovation
Baumer hhs has marked its 40th anniversary, highlighting four decades of technological development in industrial adhesive application, quality assurance and production process optimisation across multiple manufacturing sectors. The milestone was celebrated on 12 June 2026 at the company’s headquarters in Krefeld, Germany, attended by employees, management and company founders. Today, the company employs more than …
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Heidelberg expands packaging ecosystem through partnerships with Pack-Smart, Metsä Board and pfenning group
At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, HEIDELBERG announced three strategic partnerships aimed at strengthening its position in integrated packaging production, sustainable carton applications, traceability, and connected logistics workflows for the packaging industry. The partnerships with Pack-Smart, Metsä Board, and the pfenning group reflect Heidelberg’s growing focus on packaging as a key growth …
Boxon establishes local industrial packaging manufacturing and supply operations in Morocco
Boxon has introduced local industrial packaging operations in Morocco, aiming to strengthen supply chains through regional production and reduced lead times. The company has established a warehouse and production setup, enabling delivery of both standard and customised packaging solutions produced within the country. Following its earlier expansion announcement, the company moved …
BOBST presents fully automated corrugated production line integrating converting and end-of-line operations
BOBST has introduced a fully automated production concept for corrugated box manufacturing, bringing multiple converting and end-of-line processes into a single integrated workflow. The system combines key stages of corrugated production, including blank feeding, folding-gluing, bundling, and palletising, within one continuous line. The approach is designed to reduce manual intervention and …
THIMM improves corrugated packaging productivity with BOBST equipment upgrades
THIMM Group has reported a measurable increase in production efficiency following investments in converting and automation equipment from BOBST Group at one of its corrugated packaging facilities. The upgrade involved the installation of a BOBST MASTER CUT die-cutter, complemented by Toolink for tooling management, and a MASTERFOLD folder-gluer integrated with the …
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Lecta launches Metalvac Ice Cream, a recyclable metallized paper developed for ice cream cone packaging.
Lecta has introduced Metalvac Ice Cream, a metallized paper designed specifically for the packaging of ice cream cones. The new product aims to offer a recyclable alternative to conventional laminate packaging in the frozen food sector. Available in 123 gsm, Metalvac Ice Cream features a metallized surface suitable for offset, flexographic, and rotogravure …
HEIDELBERG Acquires Polar Mohr to Strengthen Global Leadership in Packaging System
Heidelberg, Germany — July 25, 2025 — Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has announced a major strategic acquisition that underscores its ambitions to become the leading systems integrator in the global packaging and label industry. The company has secured exclusive rights to the technology, intellectual property, and brand of long-standing postpress partner Polar Mohr, …
Kongsberg Launches Entry-Level Digital Cutting Tables
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS) has launched a new line of entry-level digital cutting tables targeting small and mid-sized packaging and signmaking businesses. The new Entro series—comprising the Entro 20 and Entro 24—has been developed specifically for packaging converters and signmakers looking to produce short-run jobs, prototypes, and samples without investing …
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