San Giorgio Monferrato, Italy, 11 November 2021 Bobst has announced the completion of proceedings relating to its Italian division’s successful final tender offer for the acquisition of the assets of Officine Meccaniche Giovanni Cerutti and Cerutti Packaging Equipment, including the service company 24/7 Cerutti Service. Based in San Giorgio Monferrato, Bobst Italia is the group’s …
HP appoints Dynagraph as Middle East distributor for Indigo and PageWide digital presses
Adir Ariel, regional business manager for Indigo in HP CEMA (Central Europe, Middle East, Africa), and Ronnie Louw, product manager of HP Indigo at Dynagraph, explain to Packaging MEA in an exclusive interview how the Middle East region will benefit from this historic association. Packaging MEA (PMEA): Many thanks for giving us an opportunity to …
Bobst and partners launch next-gen samples
By Ben Daniel: Bobst and its partners have announced a milestone in their pioneering work to replace non-recyclable high barrier multi-material packaging structures with mono-material alternatives designed for recycling. The launch of a new generation of Bobst “hero samples” represents a significant achievement in the mission to deliver state-of-the-art solutions utilising a new generation of …
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Comexi’s €1m spend on two centres
By Ben Daniel Comexi, a specialist in the flexible packaging printing and converting industry, has begun the last construction phase of its renewed technology centres (CTec) in Girona and Miami. The company has invested €1million in the remodelling of the two centres, in a clear example of its commitment to worldwide proximity, innovation, and sustainability. …
Covid accelerates use of digital print in packaging new data finds
Through 2020 and into 2021 inkjet and electrophotography printing has secured new markets in labels and packaging. Data from the new Smithers report The Future of Digital Print for Packaging to 2026 shows total value for this will reach $21.1 billion in 2021. This is in line with existing trends, as run lengths have decreased …
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Esko announces new AVT sales and servicing collaboration with Nigeria’s Technology Global
Esko, the leading developer of integrated software and hardware solutions for the global labels and packaging market, has announced a new partnership with Technology Global Services Limited to distribute its range of AVT print inspection solutions in Nigeria. Lagos-based Technology Global will act as distributor for the full range of Esko AVT Apollo, Jupiter and …
Covid accelerates use of digital print in packaging to $21.1 billion in 2021
Through 2020 and into 2021 inkjet and electrophotography printing has secured new markets in labels and packaging. Data from the new Smithers report – The Future of Digital Print for Packaging to 2026 shows total value for this will reach $21.1 billion in 2021. This is in line with existing trends, as run lengths have …
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Sigma Middle East reveals impressive results after adopting Asahi Photoproducts AWP plates
UAE-based self-adhesive label manufacturer Sigma Middle East Labels LLC recently became the first company in the Gulf region to work with Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development. After implementing the Japanese company’s CleanPrint AWP™ water-washable flexographic plates, Sigma report impressive results. “Before we installed this configuration, we were outsourcing solvent platemaking,” …
Miraclon’s latest launch continues to expand the boundaries of flexo
Miraclon, home of Kodak Flexcel Solutions, unveiled its PureFlexo Printing innovation at its inaugural Mraclon Innovates virtual event. PureFlexo Printing enables Kodak Flexcel NX System users to produce high-quality flexo print within a wider operating window by controlling unwanted ink spread in ways never seen before. Designed specifically for wide web solvent ink …
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BW Flexible Systems opens new centre for EMEA expansion
BW Flexible Systems, a Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems company, will be opening a new Technical Centre of Excellence in Nottingham by the end of June. The move is part of the firm’s expansion plans to better serve customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The new centre, along with existing engineering and …
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