UCIMA is strengthening its footprint in Africa through its promotional brand We Make Packaging, which continues its international tour with two key trade shows: Propak East Africa in Nairobi (May 20–22) and Propak Mena in Cairo (June 2–4). In Nairobi, UCIMA will coordinate a group of 17 Italian companies at the Sarit Exhibition Center in …
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ExxonMobil has partnered with Middle East-based stretch film manufacturer Clipsico Pack to improve hand wrap film performance and production efficiency. The collaboration centers on the use of Exceed™ Flow m 1716 resin, part of ExxonMobil’s new Signature Polymers portfolio, aimed at addressing technical challenges in high-tenacity stretch film applications. The partnership enabled …
The Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), has announced the global commercial availability of its new matting process, Gallus MatteJet, for the Gallus One digital label press. The technology allows printers to produce digital labels with a matte finish inline, eliminating the need for additional finishing steps. Initially introduced as …
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Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia has retained its position as the top seller of Colour Light and Mid Digital Production Printers in the ASEAN region for the third consecutive year, according to the Q4 2024 International Data Corporation (IDC) Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker. The report shows that Konica Minolta had the highest market share …
Miraclon has announced a new partnership with Kamboo Marketing, a leading South African provider of print and packaging equipment. As part of the agreement, Kamboo will serve as the distributor for Miraclon’s FLEXCEL Solutions and Shine LED Lamp Kits throughout South Africa, handling all marketing, sales, and technical support for the products. Jacques Human, Managing …
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ProAmpac exhibited its latest recyclable and high-performance packaging solutions at Packaging Innovations 2025, which took place on February 12–13 at the NEC Birmingham. At Booth L80, the company highlighted advancements in fibre-based packaging, recyclable films, and food-to-go solutions. Kristy Paulin, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing at ProAmpac, stated, “At ProAmpac, we are …
BOBST, in collaboration with key industry partners, held a two-day roadshow in Istanbul and Gaziantep in February 2024, highlighting the latest innovations in flexible packaging and labels. The event attracted packaging professionals from across Turkey to explore sustainable solutions and digital technologies. “The strong attendance at both locations reflects the Turkish packaging industry’s …
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CCL ASEAN held its first “Sustainability Day Southeast Asia” at its Bangkok headquarters on January 21, bringing together industry leaders, brand owners, and innovators to discuss sustainability in packaging and printing. Asahi Photoproducts, a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei and a specialist in flexographic photopolymer plate development, participated as a key partner. The event …
Arden Software has introduced a new design tool within its CAD software, Impact, marking a first in packaging design. The ‘Dynamic Constraints Edition’ brings geometric constraint tools to the industry, allowing designers to capture intent while drawing and enabling quick resizing. Initially introduced to key customers last year, the feature has received positive …
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has reported a notable increase in profitability for the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin reaching 9.2%, up from 5.7% in the same period last year. The company attributes this improvement to high capacity utilization and cost-cutting measures. Sales for the quarter remained …
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