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 …
XSYS unveils nyloflex® XSN plate for narrow web printing
XSYS has introduced the nyloflex® XSN, a flexographic plate specifically designed for narrow web printing. The plate is engineered to deliver high performance and adaptability, addressing the demands of printers working with UV, water-based, and solvent-based inks. Florian Hoelzle, Product Manager for nyloflex® plates at XSYS, highlighted the advantages of the new plate. …
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Esko and BOBST introduce smartGRAVURE for enhanced efficiency in gravure printing
Esko and BOBST have partnered to introduce smartGRAVURE, a digitalized gravure printing solution that significantly reduces downtime and enhances efficiency. The system cuts color matching time in half, minimizes setup-related delays by 70%, and ensures consistent high-quality results. Developed by BOBST in collaboration with Esko, smartGRAVURE integrates Esko’s AVT SpectraLab XF color measurement …
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BHS Corrugated unveils iCorr® Resource Optimizer for sustainable corrugated production
BHS Corrugated has introduced its iCorr® Resource Optimizer, a tool designed to enhance transparency and offer valuable insights into resource usage in corrugated production. The optimizer aims to help manufacturers reduce both ecological impact and operational costs by improving resource efficiency. The iCorr® Resource Optimizer enables manufacturers to analyze key resources, such as …
Domino supports manufacturers in meeting stricter 2D code regulations
Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) is gearing up to assist manufacturers in meeting increasingly stringent 2D code requirements across various regulated industries. The move aligns with global efforts to enhance product traceability, combat counterfeiting, and improve consumer safety. “With GS1 Sunrise 2027 and tighter 2D code regulations on the horizon, we are committed to …
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Beverage cans go bisphenol-free with AkzoNobel innovation
AkzoNobel has introduced Accelshield™ 300, a bisphenol-free internal spray coating for beverage cans. This innovation, part of the company’s Packaging Coatings portfolio, aims to meet evolving regulatory demands while enhancing performance. The new coating is free of bisphenols, styrene, PFAS, and formaldehyde. Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and several …
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Mettler-Toledo launches advanced combination inspection systems
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has expanded its combination inspection systems with the introduction of advanced CM (checkweighing and metal detection) and CX (checkweighing and x-ray) models. The new systems integrate the M30 R-Series metal detectors and X2 Series x-ray inspection systems with C-Series checkweighers, offering manufacturers flexibility to meet specific application, packaging, and budget needs. …
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Reifenhäuser pioneers recycling with breakthrough Mono-Material Solutions
Plastic is indispensable in modern life, serving critical functions in food, hygiene, and medical packaging. However, the intricate material compositions of flexible packaging present substantial challenges in recycling,” highlights Dr. Lettowsky. Reifenhäuser leads with mono material solutions and advanced MDO technology, such as the 18-micron thin MDO-PE film and EVO Ultra Stretch. Our …
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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 …
Windmoller & Holschers advanced MDO technology: The heart of the innovation
Windmöller & Hölscher collaborated with EPP on the production of MDO-PE films and their structural development. This initiative underscored the integration of specialized coatings that greatly enhance the sustainability of pouches. EPP MDO-PE Project: Made in the UAE EPP serves as a strategic partner for W&H, and together with other collaborators, we created …
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