A look back at the highly influential career of Dr Reinhard Ulbrich, 1931-2020 Dr. Reinhard Ulbrich, the former Business Director of DuPont’s Cyrel flexo printing plates division in Europe, has died aged 89. Dr. Ulbrich played a major role in the development of flexo printing from almost a cottage industry to the high-precision technology of …
Bobst and partners throw open the doors to new Flexo Center of Excellence
Germany Bobst hosted an open house at its new Flexo Center of Excellence at Bobst Bielefeld on February 13, giving attendees the opportunity to experience the entire flexo process from start to finish. The Competence Center at Bobst Bielefeld has been extended to a fully comprehensive Center of Excellence for the flexo process, specifically for Extended …
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In trying times, Miraclon still has plenty of reasons to cheer
USA Miraclon is one year old this month, and CEO Chris Payne reflects on a successful first 12 months. Much to celebrate We’ve been on a tremendous journey since April 9, 2019, the day Miraclon began trading with a dedicated focus on flexo and what it can do. We’re hugely proud of the Kodak Flexcel NX …
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Huhtamaki launches recyclable pharma strip packaging
As an innovative producer of pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging, Huhtamaki has launched the first recyclable strip packaging for pharmaceutical solids – Push Tab loop. The pack provides cost-effective PVC-free tablet packaging with high barrier qualities. Designed to be a sustainable alternative to blister and cold-form packaging, this new addition to the Push Tab range was …
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Hybrid software announces the release of Stepz 5.2 for a fast learning curve at an affordable price
Hybrid Software is announcing the release of Stepz 5.2, the latest version of its powerful, native PDF step and repeat desktop solution for digital label and package printing. Along with its strong variable data printing (VDP) capabilities, Stepz 5.2 is a modular version from the Packz family, allowing its users to build up the complexity …
Coveris reduces CO2 emissions at its Egyptian site
In line with Coveris’ global strategy to be an industry sustainable leader, the company’s plants across Europe and Middle East are working continuously to reduce their environmental footprint. The latest example comes from Egypt where the plant is switching its electricity supply from diesel to hydropower eliminating CO2 emissions by more than 90% in 2020. …
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Esko appoints Dynagraph as reseller for Saudi Arabia, further consolidates foothold in the Middle East region
KSA Esko, the global innovator of integrated software and hardware solutions, has agreed on a new deal with Dynagraph to resell its entire portfolio across Saudi Arabia. Under the terms of the agreement, the leading player in the Middle Eastern graphics industry will distribute the complete Esko range of finishing, flexo and software solutions, with …
Esko unveils industry-first Digital Maturity Model guide to digital transformation strategy
Esko has introduced its latest innovation to packaging and print suppliers across the globe – an interactive maturity assessment tool for customers. The strategic model will guide individual businesses on their entire journey to digital maturity. Developed as a result of analyzing hundreds of customers’ operations worldwide, the Digital Maturity Model for Packaging Suppliers (DMM) program is designed to equip businesses to …
SAES Coated Films extend operations with Bobst’s CO 5000 top coater
A Bobst CO 5000 coating machine has been recently started-up to expand barrier coating technology manufacturing capability at SAES Coated Films (part of SAES Group), a leading manufacturer of highly functional and fully recyclable packaging. With substrate functionality and sustainability driving the industry, the trend to replace multi-layer packaging structures with mono-layer coated substrates that …
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DTM Print begins sales of their LX610e in the EMEA region
DTM Print will start sales of LX610e Color Label Printer, the latest product of US manufacturer Primera Technology, Inc in the EMEA. The LX610e claims to be the only full-colour, desktop label printer/plotter in the world that delivers photo-quality labels in any size and shape. It combines colour inkjet label printing at up to 4800 …
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