Mondi has expanded its digital printing capabilities for corrugated packaging with the addition of white ink, offering new options for brand visibility and design flexibility. Announced on 17 September 2025, the move makes Mondi one of the first companies to provide this feature in its six-colour digital printing range. The development responds to rising demand …
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Crocs has become the first brand to commercially use Algae Ink™ as the black component in a full CMYK retail packaging process. The innovation, developed by Living Ink Technologies in partnership with packaging supplier EcoEnclose, has been implemented on more than 3.2 million cartons for Crocs’ Jibbitz™ shoe charms since August 2023. Algae Ink, made …
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Durst Group has announced the integration of GMG’s spectral color management technology into its Durst Workflow software and Smart Factory portfolio. The update will be officially launched at Printing United 2025, as part of Durst’s Open Software Initiative. The integration aims to standardize color accuracy across various printing systems and substrates, offering a consistent production …
South African label converter Label & Litho has installed the country’s first Nilpeter FB-14 flexo press, strengthening both its production capabilities and Nilpeter’s presence in the region. The FB-14 is the latest model in Nilpeter’s FB-Line, developed to provide high performance in a compact design with an emphasis on automation and efficiency. The new press …
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Fujifilm is set to introduce the Jet Press 1160CF continuous feed inkjet press to the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, adding to its existing Jet Press 1160 line-up. The new model complements the Jet Press 1160CFG, unveiled at drupa 2024, and targets a wide range of commercial print applications including direct …
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Etirama has officially launched its latest flexographic press, the SP3 UNIQUE, positioning the model as a high-performance solution tailored to evolving demands in the global label and packaging market. Announced in the first week of July, the SP3 UNIQUE introduces a range of technological advancements designed to enhance operational efficiency and …
Napco Investment LLC, a Dubai-based subsidiary of Napco National, has announced the acquisition of Arabian Flexible Packaging, a Ghurair Group company. Effective 1 August 2025, the move supports Napco National’s regional expansion and aligns with the UAE’s In-Country Value (ICV) localization framework. Founded in 1982, Arabian Flexible Packaging is a well-established flexible packaging manufacturer …
Esko has announced the global rollout of its Quartz flexo ecosystem, a next-generation platemaking solution designed to deliver gravure-level quality in flexographic printing. First unveiled at drupa 2024, the Quartz system combines a new CDI Quartz imager, advanced Quartz screening, and the XPS Crystal LED exposure unit, offering imaging at 4000 ppi with …
Mapitek, a subsidiary of Faderco Group, has commissioned a BOBST Expert CI flexographic printing press at its facility in Sétif, Algeria. The installation was carried out by BOBST Africa & Middle East (BAM) team based in Tunisia, marking a significant upgrade in the subsidiary’s production capacity. The project involved close collaboration between the local staff …
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July 2025, DUBAI, UAE – NDIGITEC, a Dubai-based expert in media and production technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with Paragon, a global leader in technology-driven marketing and customer engagement. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marks NDIGITEC’s entry into the region’s growing events and entertainment sector. …
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