KURZ, a leader in finishing technologies, will be an exclusive Platinum Partner at drupa 2024, the world’s leading trade fair for the printing and paper industry. The event, scheduled from May 28 to June 7 in Düsseldorf, will mark a return to in-person exhibitions following the pandemic. Under the theme ‘Rethink what’s possible,’ …
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Riyadh based Marina Inc. Printers, a prominent packaging and commercial print house with 25-year history of success, announces a significant enhancement to its capabilities through the acquisition of the state-of-the-art Heidelberg Speedmaster Five-Color Offset Press with Coating System-Model CX 104-5+L. Mr Hadi Bassil, Managing Director of Marina Inc. Printers, reflects on the company’s …
Mugler Masterpack GmbH, a folding carton manufacturer located in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, near Chemnitz, Germany, is embracing automation and simplification to enhance productivity and cost-effectiveness. Ulli Mugler, Managing Partner of Mugler Masterpack GmbH, emphasizes the necessity of automation for increased production efficiency and competitiveness. He states, “We have to automate everything we possibly can, and simplify …
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As a testament to its commitment to cutting-edge technology and unwavering excellence, Obeikan Folding Carton, a prominent entity in the Packaging-Printer-Converter sector in the region, has installed a second Speedmaster XL 106, featuring the ground-breaking “Push to Stop” technology. Founded in 1982 as a printing company, the Obeikan Investment Group has evolved into …
In a pivotal move for the packaging manufacturing industry, UNIPAKNILE, a member of the INDEVCO Group, is taking significant steps towards world-class operations management (WCOM). This strategic initiative began with a pilot phase in June 2023, focusing on the core WCOM pillar of “Autonomous Management.” During this phase, one of UNIPAKNILE’s converting machines, the …
As one of the first of its kind in the region, Kimoha management introduces its in-house Print Excellence Awards Program competition to keep the employees motivated to develop their technology skills. Packaging MEA Editor Ben Daniel reports from Kimoha Entrepreneurs in Jebel Ali, Dubai. Ben: It’s a wonderful experience …
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Bobst Group, a leading packaging and paper company, has reported positive results for the first half of 2023. While order entries were 22% lower compared to the record high in the same period of 2022, sales for the first six months of 2023 increased to CHF 815 million, a significant rise from CHF 773 million …
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BOBST, a leading player in the packaging industry, has unveiled its latest innovations aimed at assisting converters and brand owners in embracing the digital transformation of the packaging supply chain. The announcement was made today, with our reporter Ben Daniel on-site to cover the event. In his statement, Jean-Pascal Bobst, the CEO of …
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Bobst has enhanced its middle-range folder-gluers with the implementation of the Sphere machine interface. Combined with improved ergonomics, both machines take a decisive step into the future of folding-gluing. This evolution allows folding carton converters to further optimize the production workflow and enable efficient data flow between physical equipment and digital solutions. With regular …
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At the end of 2023, Bobst to deliver its 600th rotary die cutter worldwide, underlining its leading position also in this segment of the packaging market. The anniversary machine – a MASTERLINE DRO with six printing units – will be installed at the new Packners GmbH plant in Emsbüren in north-west Germany. Packners rolled …
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