In an exclusive interview, Packaging MEA had the privilege of sitting down with Dr Pleßke at the recent special media conference in Messe Dusseldorf as he provided invaluable insights into the global packaging industry and offered strong perspectives specific to the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region. While our conversation covered various aspects including …
Parksons Packaging expands fleet with Koenig & Bauer’s Rapida 105 at drupa
Parksons Packaging, a prominent player in India’s printing industry, has made another significant investment in sheetfed offset technology from Koenig & Bauer during the drupa exhibition. The company, known for its extensive Rapida printer fleet, has ordered a Rapida 105 with seven inking units, coater, and extended delivery, which will be stationed at MK …
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drupa 2024 hits the midpoint: Unveiling cutting-edge innovations
Ben Daniel, Messe Dusseldorf – drupa 2024, the world’s premier trade fair for printing technologies, has reached its midway point. Known for showcasing industry breakthroughs, drupa once again mesmerizes attendees with a dazzling array of innovations. This year’s spotlight shines on digital printing for packaging and advancements in flexible, carton, and corrugated packaging technologies. …
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Komori to showcase advanced printing solutions at drupa 2024
Komori Corporation, led by President Satoshi Mochida, will participate in drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The exhibition will highlight Komori’s latest advancements in printing technology under the theme “Connected Automation.” Komori’s booth will demonstrate the company’s commitment to enhancing production efficiency and sustainability in the printing industry. “Connected Automation links all equipment within …
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Siegwerk and DG press collaborate on functional mono-material food packaging
Siegwerk, a global provider of printing inks and coatings, has partnered with DG press, a specialist in manufacturing hybrid web offset sleeve machines, to produce functional mono-material packaging structures for food applications. The collaboration aims to showcase the efficient production of mono-material food packaging with an oxygen barrier. Siegwerk’s coating innovations, Cirkit® OxyBar …
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XSYS Introduces Nyloprint® WS PRO D Letterpress Plate for Various Printing Applications
XSYS has unveiled the nyloprint® WS PRO Digital, a newly developed water-washable, steel-based letterpress plate suitable for the printing of plastic tubes, cups, metal cans, and aerosols. This plate is designed to optimize LED inline exposure and brush washout, offering exceptional print quality regardless of the processing equipment used. Dr. Christian Pietsch, Product …
A B Graphic International (ABG) Celebrates the Sale of 2500 Vectra Turret Rewinders
Leading finishing equipment manufacturer, A B Graphic International (ABG), has achieved a remarkable milestone by selling 2500 units of its Vectra turret rewinders. Notably, within the last three years alone, 500 rewinders have been installed. Since its inception in 1995, the Vectra series has garnered significant popularity among self-adhesive label manufacturers worldwide. …
Fujifilm expands its packaging team in Italy and Spain
Fujifilm has announced a further expansion of its packaging team with two new appointments – Mario Gazzani in Italy and Eugenia Alvarez in Spain – to support the sales of its packaging products. Gazzani, who has more than a decade of experience working in the industry, joins the team as Packaging Segment Manager in …
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Coca-Cola introduces attached caps to boost recycling
Coca-Cola Great Britain (CCGB) in partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, has announced it is introducing new, attached caps to its plastic bottles, making it easier to recycle the entire package and ensure no cap gets left behind. Production of bottles with attached caps will begin today at CCEP’s site in East Kilbride, Scotland, meaning …
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Sidel collaborates with African edible oil producers
According to Global Data, bottled oil accounts for the majority of the market with six billion units and edible oil will reach a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% by 2024 within the food category in the Middle East, Africa and India region. It has become crucial to bring sustainability to the fore in …
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