Kodak has made the decision to withdraw from Drupa 2021. “Kodak’s commitment to the safety of our employees and customers during the COVID19 pandemic is paramount. The continued concerns and impacts of the pandemic make it difficult for us to commit resources for such an event in these uncertain times,” said Jim Continenza, …
Trigon Digital to offer digital labeling solutions to brand owners in MEA region
Dubai Packaging MEA Ben interviews Anil Namugade Founder and Managing Director, Trigon Digital Solutions. Packaging MEA (PMEA): Any new investments that could make our readers more aware of your services? Anil Namugade (A): Yes! Trigon now offers digital labelling solution to MEA brand owners. We have invested in CGS Oris with Roland, a high-end …
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Esko unveils fastest single head flexo plate imager
Esko, a global supplier of integrated hardware and software solutions for the print and packaging sectors, has unveiled its fastest single-head imager, the Optics 100v2, delivering a 25% increase in productivity for corrugated plate imagers. Optics 100v2 features an imaging setup that enables plate makers to obtain one 5080 full sheet …
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To be the best – then, now, and in a post-Covid world
Reprotronics General Manager Sebastian Lonth tells Packaging MEA: “The challenges are obvious, but Reprotronics calls on 26 years of experience and a handsome reputation to give it confidence for the future” With a simple but effective mantra – “Be the Best!” – Reprotronics has been delivering best-in-technology graphic communication solutions for more than …
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Fresh new approach announced at PMEA webinar
In the first edition of Packaging MEA’s new business-technology webinar series, key industry figures are treated to a taste of Xeikon’s latest offerings, which aim to push forward the transition from rotogravure to flexo. The MEA region, along with the rest of Asia and some other emerging markets, is slowly but surely moving towards a …
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Miraclon set to rise in Gulf thanks to Phoenix partnership
Miraclon is expanding its global presence through a new partnership with Phoenix Technologies, one of the Persian Gulf region’s leading technology solutions providers for the print and packaging industries. Based in Dubai, Phoenix will act as Miraclon’s distributor partner serving Arab states, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Founded in 2007 …
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Farewell to Europe’s “King of Flexo”
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 …
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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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 …
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 …