ePS introduces Industry 5.0 automation solutions for packaging sector

  eProductivity Software (ePS) showcased its latest innovations in packaging automation at Gulf Print & Pack 2025, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company, with over four decades of experience, presented solutions designed to improve efficiency and profitability through automation and Industry 5.0 technologies.   A key highlight was the ePS Escada Automatic Corrugator Warp …

Schweppes Zimbabwe enhances efficiency with KHS Technology

  Schweppes Zimbabwe Limited (SZL) has made significant strides in boosting production efficiency and sustainability with the installation of an advanced non-returnable PET line from KHS. The upgrade, implemented at the company’s Harare facility, has tripled production capacity while significantly reducing resource consumption and operating costs.   The state-of-the-art line includes the InnoPET BloFill stretch …

Korozo Group supports Zertus with stand-up pouches for Baileys snack range

  Korozo Group has partnered with Zertus UK & Ireland to develop stand-up pouches for Baileys Chocolate Nut Mix, a new product that extends the Irish cream liqueur brand into the adult snack market. The range includes chocolate-coated almonds, caramelized nuts, salted toffee popcorn, and a hint of Baileys flavor.   The stand-up pouches, designed …

Sukkur Beverages celebrates launch of sustainable Aqua Fina production facility

  Sukkur Beverages’ new Aqua Fina production facility in Pakistan, inaugurated on January 6, 2025, marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. The state-of-the-art plant is designed to be self-sustaining and eco-friendly, showcasing the leadership of Madam Sayeeda Leghari. The inauguration was attended by Eugene Willemsen, CEO of International Beverages …

Paxiom introduces IWK FP-Series tube filling machines

  Paxiom Group has expanded its packaging machinery portfolio by incorporating IWK’s FP-Series tube filling systems. This collaboration addresses the diverse needs of industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food, offering solutions for packaging creams, gels, and liquids.   The FP-Series machines, developed by IWK Verpackungstechnik GmbH, are designed for low to high production volumes. …

Giesecke+Devrient introduces Smart Label for enhanced packaging and logistics tracking

  Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has unveiled its new Smart Label, a thin, credit card-sized tracking solution designed to integrate packaging with IoT functionality. Developed in collaboration with Sensos, this innovative product aims to provide cost-effective and precise location tracking for diverse applications, including parcel delivery, fleet management, and monitoring luxury goods.   The Smart Label combines …

SOMIC marks 50 years of innovation in packaging technology

  SOMIC Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, highlighting its journey from a small mechanical engineering company to a global leader in end-of-line packaging. Founded in 1974 by Manfred and Hildegard Bonetsmüller in Vogtareuth, SOMIC has evolved into a company with customers in 45 countries and 560 employees across …

Innovation in labeling: Sappi and Jungdruck bring multi-layer designs to beverage industry

  Sappi and Jungdruck have introduced a novel multi-layer label for beverage bottles, leveraging the wet-strength Parade Label WS Gloss paper from Sappi. The innovation was unveiled at BrauBeviale 2024, a key event for the beverage industry.   Traditionally used in chemical and feed industries, multi-layer wet-glue labels are now being adapted for the beverage …

Ranpak launches GrasiKraft™ paper made from sustainably sourced grass fibers

  Ranpak Holdings Corp. has introduced its new GrasiKraft™ paper, a sustainable void fill material made from a blend of grass fibers and recycled paper. This marks the first time Ranpak has added grass-based paper to its product portfolio, offering an eco-friendly alternative for packaging in e-commerce and industrial supply chains.   GrasiKraft™ paper combines …

ABG powers RFID innovation with advanced converting solutions

  A B Graphic International (ABG), a leading finishing equipment manufacturer, continues to expand its Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) converting solutions, addressing the growing demand for efficient asset tracking systems. ABG’s portfolio enables businesses to integrate RFID tags into labels, enhancing operational efficiency and precision.   RFID technology, which combines microchips, antennas, and readers, facilitates seamless …