INX Group Limited, a subsidiary of Sakata INX, has completed the acquisition of Coatings & Adhesives Corporation (C&A), a North American leader in specialty coatings. The acquisition results in the formation of INX International Coatings and Adhesives, which will operate alongside INX International Ink Co., under a unified management team. The move aims to …
Koenig & Bauer and ACTEGA extend partnership for inline finishing
Koenig & Bauer and ACTEGA have renewed their partnership for an additional three years, continuing their collaboration to advance high-quality inline finishing technologies. The partnership, established in 2016, has played a pivotal role in enhancing finishing processes for the print and packaging industries. The extended agreement, effective from November 1, focuses on several …
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Siegwerk teams up with industry leaders to deliver innovative oxygen barrier coating or mono-material packaging
Siegwerk, a global leader in printing inks and coatings for packaging applications, has joined forces with EPP Dubai, Borouge, and Windmöller & Hölscher to develop functional mono-material packaging structures tailored for food applications. This collaboration aims to demonstrate the efficient production of mono-material food packaging utilizing an innovative oxygen barrier, achieved through Siegwerk’s advanced …
UV to UV LED: A Question of ‘When’ not ‘If’ Solutions by AFRA and Zeller+Gmelin to support Narrow Web printers transition from UV to UV LED
A significant leap for the label printing industry in the Middle East, Afra Intl. has partnered with Zeller + Gmelin to make LED curing technology commercially viable, enhancing both quality and performance in flexo label printing. As the exclusive partner of IUV LED systems, AFRA stands at the forefront of innovation, while Zeller …
Ajanta Packaging elevates production quality with new IWASAKI TR3 press investment
Ajanta Packaging FZC, a premium labels printer based in Sharjah, UAE, has enhanced its printing capabilities with the installation of a 6-Color IWASAKI TR3 printing press. This new addition is expected to boost production capacity and improve the quality of the company’s output. Ajanta Packaging specializes in delivering high-quality self-adhesive labels to a …
Linx Printing Technologies introduces new inks for flexible plastic packaging
Linx Printing Technologies has unveiled two new inks designed to address the challenges of printing high-quality, readable codes on advanced flexible films. The Linx Black Strong Plastic-Film Ink 1015 and Linx Black Strong Plastic-Film Ink 3415 are tailored to enhance code adhesion on plastic film packaging, catering to a range of formats including flow …
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MPS unveils EF Packaging press for flexible packaging and shrink sleeve applications
MPS has introduced its latest innovation, the EF Packaging press, designed to expand the company’s existing EF narrow web press series. Targeting flexible packaging and shrink sleeve markets, this press operates at an extended web width of 26 inches, offering new opportunities for label converters looking to diversify into flexible packaging or short-run applications. …
HEIDELBERG and Gallus launch new MatteJet technology for digital inkjet
Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), has announced a significant advancement in inkjet printing with the introduction of Gallus MatteJet technology at Labelexpo Americas 2024. This new technology offers a fast and cost-effective in-line matte finishing process for digital inkjet printing, a feature previously unavailable in the market. Gallus MatteJet …
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Flint Group appoints Pepijn Dinandt as CEO
Flint Group has announced the appointment of Pepijn Dinandt as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 September 2024. With three decades of leadership experience across various industries, Dinandt brings a wealth of knowledge to the role. Dinandt expressed enthusiasm about his new position, stating, “I am honoured to lead such a well-established company …
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Siegwerk launches new functional coatings for sustainable paper packaging
Siegwerk has announced new functional coatings for paper packaging designed to enhance barrier and heat-seal properties. The new coatings, part of the company’s CIRKIT product line, aim to meet the growing demand for recyclable and sustainable paper packaging. Oliver Waddington, Head of Business Development for Circular Economy Coatings at Siegwerk, highlighted the challenge …
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