A new ThermoFlexX Catena-E 80 exposure unit from XSYS has allowed the UAE-headquartered company to elevate its plate-making capabilities to new heights. By integrating this innovative UV LED technology, NDigitec can now supply customers with higher-quality digital flexo plates and enjoy faster processing times than before, while reducing plate waste and energy consumption. Employing …
Alpla partners with Hana Innovation for joint venture
Alpla Group has announced the expansion of its product portfolio with innovative systems for pumps made of plastic. The globally active packaging and recycling company is entering into a joint venture with Hana Innovation for this purpose. The South Korean producer has developed a patented pump made of a mono-material with maximum recyclability. Together, the …
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Komori and Baumann open first European Komori Competence Centre
Komori International Europe B.V. and the Baumann Group have announced the opening of the first European Komori Competence Centre, located at Baumann’s headquarters in Solms. Baumann Group will also now undertake sole Germany-wide representation for Komori. Christian Baumann, Managing Director of Heinrich Baumann Grafisches Centrum GmbH & Co KG said, “We are very proud …
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Mondi and ATS-Tanner launch paper band for multipacks
Mondi, one of the global leaders in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with Swiss converter ATS-Tanner to create an innovative paper band, which can hold individually labelled products or bundles reducing unnecessary plastic. ATS-Tanner uses Mondi’s kraft paper Advantage MF SpringPack and converts it into a band by adding a functional barrier on …
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Amcor partners with Nfinite for nanotechnology in recyclable packaging
Amcor, one of the global leaders in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced a joint research project agreement with Nfinite Nanotechnology Inc. to validate the use of Nfinite’s nano coating technology to enhance both recyclable and compostable packaging. In the proof-of-concept phase of the project, Nfinite’s coating technology will be applied to …
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HB Fuller Joins RecyClass
HB Fuller Company, one of the leading global adhesives provider, has announced that it has recently joined RecyClass, a comprehensive cross-industry initiative open to companies actively looking to improve the circularity of plastic packaging and to contribute toward harmonisation of recyclability and recycled content practices across Europe. The initiative brings together players from the …
GMG partners with Sun Chemical for new colour development technology
GMG, the developer behind a suite of market-leading proofing and color management tools, and Sun Chemical, one of the leader in inks for packaging, have partnered together to create a next-generation digital color workflow system. The new solution, powered by GMG ColorCard technology, enables customers to digitise their color workflows, delivering unprecedented value in …
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MPS unveils VirtualCoach real-time operating tool
MPS connectivity and performance service has launched VirtualCoach, a new product which offers to enhance the quality and efficiency of printing press performance. It is a real-time innovative operating tool that works within MPSConnect and is available on all new MPS presses. As a personalised, data-driven AI instructional and guidance application, VirtualCoach is based …
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Abu Dhabi researchers develop efficient method to upcycle SUP
A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have developed a single-step, organic solvent-free, hydrothermal process to convert polyethylene-based plastic bags and polypropylene-based surgical masks into carbon dots. An estimated 26,000 metric tons of pandemic-related plastic waste – from medical waste to online shopping packaging – have been released into the world’s oceans, making …
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PulPac and PA Consulting announce Bottle Collective
PA Consulting (PA) and PulPac, the Swedish R&D and IP company behind the proprietary production process of Dry Molded Fiber have announced the launch of the Bottle Collective. The Collective will create a fiber bottle alternative to help minimise the use of single-use plastic bottles in food, drink, consumer health and FMCG industries. The …
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