DuPont Cyrel Solutions enhances Lightning Platform with LFH Plate

DuPont Cyrel Solutions has announced the newest member of the Cyrel Lightning plate family which was launched at the FTA Forum & INFOFLEX 2023. The new Cyrel Lightning LFH plate delivers quick access times, consistent printing results, and a reduced environmental footprint.   The Cyrel Lightning LFH plate was built on the technology of the …

Sidel partners with Niche Cocoa for Ghana’s first aseptic beverage production in PET

Niche Cocoa Industry, one of Ghana’s largest fully integrated cocoa processors, has successfully installed its first-ever aseptic line through Sidel. The line marks a significant milestone for the company, as it makes its first venture into milk-based products in PET with the assistance of Sidel’s long-standing expertise in aseptic production.   “We selected Sidel because …

Asahi Kasei establishes framework for carbon-neutrality startups

Asahi Kasei established a “Care for Earth” investment framework as a new initiative for carbon neutrality by investing $100 million worldwide in early-stage startups that aim to solve issues in environmental fields such as hydrogen, energy storage, carbon management, and bio-based chemicals over the 5-year period up to fiscal 2027.   Since 2008, Asahi Kasei …

Avery Dennison and Dow launch hotmelt label adhesive

Dow and Avery Dennison have co-developed an innovative and sustainable new hotmelt label adhesive solution that enables polyolefin filmic labels and polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE) packaging to be mechanically recycled together in one stream. The adhesive is the first of its kind on the label market and is approved by Recyclass for recycling in …

Miraclon receives FTA Technical Innovation Award for PureFlexo printing

Miraclon has received the prestigious FTA Technical Innovation Award for PureFlexo Printing. Accessed through Kodak Flexcel NX Print Suite, the technology addresses and controls unwanted ink spread to allow a wider operating window in printing – maximising efficiency, repeatability and overall performance on press.   As one of only three Technical Innovation Award recipients, and …

Egypt signs deals to support projects to controlling industrial pollution

The Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) has announced its financing agreement adding to €22 million with SEMADCO, Flex P Films, and Huhtamaki Egypt. These agreements aim to support industrial and investment facilities related to the third phase of the pollution control program, which is one of the Ministry of Environment’s projects to enhance the industrial …

Bobst joins forces with Tesa to provide complete solutions

Bobst and has announced partnership with Tesa, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tapes and self-adhesive product solutions. The two companies are deepening their relationship to offer joint solutions for high quality flexographic printing and more cohesive support for their customers.   Bobst is continuing on its journey to provide complete solutions that will …

BASF to shape the future of the packaging at Interpack

BASF will be represented together with BTC Europe, its European distribution organisation, at Interpack, Messe Düsseldorf from May 4 to 10, 2023 at Stand B43 in Hall 10.   The company will present numerous solutions and new projects in the packaging sector to customers and partners. BASF will continue its “Plastics Journey” with the three …