As part of the recently released Esko Software 21.11, the latest version of Automation Engine features Flexo Engine, developed to increase plate room productivity. ‘Whether at a trade shop or in-house, customers are facing increasing demands on the production of flexo plates,’ said Robert Bruce, flexo software product manager at Esko. ‘The need to …
Nestle launches NESCAFÉ 3in1 Creamy White in Kenya
Nestlé East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR) today launched NESCAFÉ 3in1 Creamy White in Kenya, a move backed by consumer research in which the product emerged as the preferred coffee mix recipe based on its creamy smoothness. The coffee mix, which is packaged in Kenya, will retail at Sh.15 per single serve …
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Heidelberg, IST present opportunities in packaging at Dubai EXPO2020
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and UV specialist IST Metz presented the latest innovations in Printing and Packaging to around 80 customers from the Middle East at the Expo2020. The focus was on the packaging market, the world’s fastest growing market segment in the printing industry. The packaging industry in the Middle East region recorded a …
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UFlex commissions BOPET films plant in Nigeria, launches new solutions
UFlex Limited, India’s leading multinational in flexible packaging materials and solutions, and polymer sciences, continues to take steps to reach closer to its customer base. The company has commissioned its BOPET film manufacturing plant in the Ogun State of Nigeria with a production capacity of 45,000 TPA. Spread over 37 acres, the plant houses first-of-its-kind …
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Flint Group Packaging comments on current ink & coating supply chain challenges for MEA, India
Leading provider of print consumables and equipment for the global packaging industry, Flint Group Packaging has commented on the unprecedented supply chain volatility being experienced in its India, Middle East and Africa businesses. Upal Roy, Managing Director, Packaging India, Middle East, Africa at Flint Group Packaging, stated, “It’s clear that the global economy is …
Pre-press specialist Reproflex3 celebrates 25 years in business
Global pre-press expert Reproflex3 Limited (R3) has announced it is kicking off the 25th Anniversary of its UK business with a year of celebrations. “I am hugely proud to be celebrating this major milestone with our team, partners, clients and suppliers,” said Andrew Hewitson, co-founder. “Reproflex3 has positioned itself as a company focused …
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Siegwerk and Rotopack form joint venture in Pakistan
Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has signed a joint venture agreement with Rotopack, a leading supplier in the printing and packaging industry in Pakistan. The jointly founded new company, Siegwerk Pakistan, will launch in Q2 2022. The contract was signed in Karachi, where …
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Kodak launches range of innovative new products
Kodak has announced a revolutionary new digital press and innovative additions to its comprehensive portfolio of digital and offset solutions. The new Kodak Ascend Digital Press is the perfect solution for commercial printers and digital service providers in the growing retail/POP and packaging markets. It is the first electrophotographic press designed to print heavy weight substrates …
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Heidelberg records half-year profit and high order backlog
During the second quarter of financial year 2021/2022, Heidelberg has built on the encouraging developments of the first three months. Market recovery continued in virtually all regions compared with the previous year. The group’s half-year sales increased by 22% to €983million (previous year: €805m). The EBITDA figure of €75m was also up on the previous …
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Bobst completes acquisition of Cerutti
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 …