In the packaging industry, accurate color reproduction is crucial for both converters and brand owners. Consistent color across various packaging types signals product quality and brand integrity, with iconic hues such as Coke red and Cadbury purple being integral to brand identity. To meet evolving market demands and sustainability goals, converters face the …
New UV-curing Ink series MetalCure® U30 launched for coated metal substrates
The new MetalCure® U30 UV-curing ink series by Zeller + Gmelin is designed for use with coated metal substrates in sheet-fed offset printing. Developed over 20 years, this latest iteration aims to offer significant improvements over its predecessor, UVALUX® U3. The MetalCure® U30 series provides high-quality prints with rich colors, thanks to its …
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CCL expands floatable polyolefin shrink sleeve range to enhance PET recycling
CCL Label has announced an expansion of its floatable polyolefin (PO) shrink sleeve line, designed to improve the recycling of PET, HDPE, and PP packaging. The updated product range aims to replace traditional materials like PET-G, PVC, and OPS, which can complicate recycling processes. “We are proud to share our extended range of …
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Innovative packaging technologies: Syntegon at Fachpack 2024
At the upcoming Fachpack trade fair, Syntegon will present a range of sustainable packaging technologies aimed at helping food manufacturers transition to environmentally friendly processes in line with the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), set to take effect in 2030. From September 24 to 26, visitors to Syntegon’s booth (1-257, Hall …
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Komori unveils cutting-edge innovations in Offset print quality, effeciency and sustainability
Craig Bretherton, Komori’s Product Marketing Manager, talks with Ben Daniel about the revolutionary innovations at Komori, emphasizing the transformative impact of ‘Smart Colour’ and ECG printing. He outlines how these state-of-the-art technologies are reshaping industry standards. Ben Daniel: Craig, can you quickly walk us through Komori’s latest technological innovations, particularly in the print …
SML unveils upgraded EcoCompact II stretch wrap film line
SML has introduced the EcoCompact® II, a 2-meter stretch wrap film line with significant technical advancements and a modernized design. Maintaining the compact setup, superior components, and affordability of its predecessor, the EcoCompact® II aims to meet a variety of production needs. The original EcoCompact® debuted at the K 2010 trade fair, offering …
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Hybrid Software unveils iC3D Version 10, enhancing metal can packaging design
Hybrid Software has released iC3D Version 10, the latest iteration of its 3D packaging design software. This update brings significant enhancements and critical fixes, demonstrating Hybrid’s commitment to providing advanced 3D solutions for packaging designers and manufacturers. “Our tenth release of iC3D is a testament to our continued innovation on behalf of packaging …
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Koenig & Bauer enhances energy management in metal decoration
Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint is introducing new energy management features aimed at boosting sustainability in the metal packaging sector. Starting with all new printing systems at its Stuttgart facility, the company will include hardware for recording energy data and the VisuEnergy X energy management system, designed specifically for print and packaging production. The …
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Epson wins WorldStar Global Packaging Award for Eco-Friendly Cushioning
Epson’s high-performance cushioning material, crafted from recycled copier paper, has secured a WorldStar Global Packaging Award 2024 in the Electronics category, adding to its accolades from the JapanStar and AsiaStar Awards. The recognition, marking Epson’s second WorldStar Award following its initial win in 2007 for large-format inkjet printer ink packaging, was conferred during a …
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ExxonMobil collaborates for recyclable High-Barrier Packaging Solution
ExxonMobil, a prominent international energy company, has collaborated with various partners across the value chain to develop a high-barrier, recyclable MDO-PE//PE laminate solution, addressing the rising demand for sustainable packaging alternatives. The initiative aims to tackle the challenge of enhancing packaging sustainability while maintaining essential barrier properties against oxygen and moisture, crucial for …
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