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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UCIMA Expands African Reach with Italian Packaging Technologies at Propak Events
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 and Clipsico Pack Boost Stretch Film Performance with New Polymer Collaboration
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 …
Gallus Introduces MatteJet Technology for Digital Label Printing
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 Maintains ASEAN Market Leadership in Colour Digital Production Printers
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 …