From Load to Label: BOBST Robotics Power the Future of Corrugated Packaging

    BOBST is scaling up its robotic capabilities, streamlining packaging lines across the corrugated industry.   Two years after acquiring Dücker Robotics, BOBST has embedded robotic systems across its corrugated product lines. These systems now handle tasks like loading, palletizing, labeling, and wrapping—areas once reliant on manual labor.   “Our customers in the corrugated …

Napco National honored for in-store excellence at Pladis’ Annual Recognition Event

Napco National was recognized at Pladis’ annual The Red Apple event in Istanbul for its strong performance in in-store merchandising. The event, which marked five years of collaboration, brought together partners to reflect on past achievements and discuss future goals. Pladis acknowledged Napco’s role in helping the brand achieve market leadership, highlighting the consistent quality …

Mondi Boosts Corrugated Packaging Capabilities with Schumacher Packaging Acquisition

    Mondi, a global player in sustainable packaging and paper solutions, has completed the acquisition of Schumacher Packaging’s Western European plants, marking a significant expansion of its production capacity, innovation capabilities, and product portfolio. The deal adds over one billion square meters of corrugated packaging capacity and introduces solid board solutions to serve the …

Stora Enso Boosts Production Efficiency and Capacity through BOBST Partnership

Stora Enso Packaging, a major corrugated packaging supplier in Sweden, has achieved notable improvements in production capacity and efficiency following its collaboration with BOBST. After the implementation of BOBST Connect, the company reported a 4.4% increase in production capacity and a 3.3% boost in production efficiency across its converting plants in Skene and Jönköping.   …

Koenig & Bauer partners with Rigorous Technology to launch new robotic palletizer

  Koenig & Bauer (US) has announced a new partnership with Rigorous Technology, a robotics and technology company based in Williston, VT, to introduce a custom-built palletizer robot for the corrugated and folding carton markets. This innovation is designed to automate and streamline post-press operations, addressing labor shortages and improving efficiency in palletizing tasks.   …

ePS introduces Industry 5.0 automation solutions for packaging sector

  eProductivity Software (ePS) showcased its latest innovations in packaging automation at Gulf Print & Pack 2025, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company, with over four decades of experience, presented solutions designed to improve efficiency and profitability through automation and Industry 5.0 technologies.   A key highlight was the ePS Escada Automatic Corrugator Warp …

Marbach retains EcoVadis Silver Medal, ranks among Top Global Sustainability leaders

  Marbach has secured the EcoVadis Silver Medal for the second consecutive year, ranking among the top 15% of companies worldwide evaluated for sustainability. This recognition underscores Marbach’s dedication to environmental responsibility and sustainable business practices.   EcoVadis, a leading provider of corporate sustainability ratings, has tightened its evaluation criteria compared to previous years, making …

Victory Packaging rebrands as Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions

  Victory Packaging, a legacy provider of packaging and related services across North America for over five decades, has rebranded as Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions. The change reflects the company’s evolution from a distributor to a comprehensive packaging solutions provider.   The rebranding follows the July 2024 merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, forming Smurfit …

Sustainability at forefront as industry leaders discuss Innovation & Circular Economy in Packaging

  At the recent Gulfood Manufacturing Food-Tech Summit, sustainability dominated discussions as packaging industry leaders gathered to explore innovative solutions that balance environmental responsibility with economic feasibility. Moderated by Ben Daniel, Chief Editor of Packaging MEA, the panel featured experts from packaging material producers, machine manufacturers, and converters. Together, they tackled pressing issues such as …

Mondi secures 10 WorldStar awards for 2025 packaging innovations

  Mondi, a global player in sustainable packaging and paper, has earned recognition at the 2025 WorldStar Packaging Awards, with 10 of its innovative products receiving accolades. The awards, hosted annually by the World Packaging Organisation, honor excellence in packaging design and technology worldwide.   “Mondi receiving more WorldStar awards than ever before highlights the …