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 Upgrades Sétif Plant with BOBST Expert CI Flexo Press
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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NDIGITEC Enters Events and Entertainment Arena with Strategic Paragon Partnership
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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Merit Packaging to Sell Key Assets to Kompass Pakistan
Merit Packaging Limited (MPL) has announced shareholder approval for the sale of significant assets to Kompass Pakistan (Private) Limited, marking a major shift in the company’s operational structure. The transaction, valued at Rs1 billion, includes the plant and machinery of MPL’s flexible packaging unit along with related goodwill. The decision …
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BOBST to Showcase Flexible Packaging Innovations at K 2025 Through Targeted Events
BOBST is set to host a series of specialized events alongside K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 7–15, highlighting new technologies and services aimed at improving performance, productivity, and sustainability in flexible packaging. The lineup includes an Open House at Bobst Manchester on October 7, where the company will …
Offset Printing Retains Edge in Large-Scale Packaging Production
As print technologies evolve, offset printing remains a dominant force in large-scale production, particularly in packaging. The technique—transferring ink from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the substrate—offers consistent, high-resolution output, ideal for brochures, cartons, and promotional materials. “Offset printing guarantees sharp images and consistent colours throughout the print …
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Siegwerk Joins MEA Tobacco Packaging Alliance to Share Expertise and Collaborate
Siegwerk has officially joined topac, a new alliance formed to bring together companies across the tobacco packaging value chain, including printers, converters, material suppliers, and technology providers. The goal: to improve collaboration, share technical insights, and respond to industry-specific challenges, especially in key markets such as the Middle East and Africa (MEA). …
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ERA Rebrands as Global Rotogravure Association to Foster Global Gravure Market
The European Rotogravure Association (ERA), which has represented and supported the gravure printing industry since 1956, has officially rebranded as the Global Rotogravure Association (GRA). The change, effective in 2025, reflects the association’s shift from a regional to an international focus, acknowledging the growing importance of gravure markets worldwide. The …
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ePS Launches Paxis ERP for Small Label Converters, Aims to Simplify Operations and Drive Growth
eProductivity Software (ePS) has officially announced the general availability of Paxis ERP, a cloud-native enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution designed specifically for small, independent label converters. Following a soft launch at Labelexpo Americas 2024, ePS refined the system through early adopter feedback, including its first live deployment with California-based label …
Domino Unveils Cx150i for Smudge-Resistant Shelf-Ready Packaging Codes
Domino Printing Sciences has introduced the Cx150i, a new piezo inkjet (PIJ) printer designed to handle the growing demand for high-resolution coding on coated, shelf-ready packaging. As more manufacturers move away from plain cardboard to non-porous materials with stronger shelf presence, reliable coding on these surfaces has become a packaging challenge. The Cx150i …
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