BOBST launches Application Management Consulting Service for Packaging Industry

  BOBST, a leader in the packaging industry, has introduced a new consulting service called BOBST Application Management. This innovative service is designed to provide brand owners and converters with expert guidance and counsel throughout the entire packaging value chain, from concept to shelf.   “BOBST Application Management is a hands-on consulting service that can …

APRIL Group’s new Paperboard facility nears full-scale production

  PT Riau Andalan Paperboard International, a subsidiary of APRIL Group, has commenced the commissioning of its new paperboard manufacturing plant in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau, Indonesia. The facility, expected to be fully operational later this year, marks APRIL Group’s strategic move towards downstream diversification and sustainable business growth.   The new plant, with an annual …

Valley Water enhances production capacity with new PET plant in partnership with SMI

  Valley Water, a company operating in the Wadi El Natrun area, has recently invested in a state-of-the-art PET bottling plant to enhance its production capacity for 0.6 L and 1.5 L PET bottles. Partnering with SMI, a leading provider of bottling and packaging solutions, Valley Water aims to meet the high demand for its …

Amaplast reports record 4.8 billion euro turnover in 2023

  Italian plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers, represented by the trade association Amaplast, closed 2023 with a record-breaking turnover of 4.8 billion euros, marking a 2.8% increase over 2022. This achievement, driven primarily by exports, confirms the industry’s strong global standing. However, the domestic market experienced a decline of 7.5% compared to 2022, signaling potential …

kp launches 100% rPET Tray, redefining food packaging sustainability

  Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has achieved a significant milestone in the food packaging industry with the launch of the first food packaging trays made entirely from 100% recycled PET (rPET) derived exclusively from trays. This breakthrough, part of kp’s Tray2Tray® initiative, marks a departure from the previous practice of using increasingly higher proportions of recovered …

Marbach returns to drupa 2024, emphasizing performance, digitalization, and sustainability

  Marbach, a leading provider of innovative tool and service solutions for packaging production, is excited to announce its participation as an exhibitor at drupa 2024. Held in Düsseldorf from May 28 to June 7, 2024, drupa is a premier international trade fair for the printing industry.   Tina Dost, Marketing Director at Marbach, expressed …

Duplo’s vision for drupa 2024: Powering Your Future

  As Duplo prepares for drupa 2024, the company is driven by a powerful mission: ‘Power your Future.’   This mission reflects Duplo’s commitment to advancing print finishing technology by offering a wide range of finishing solutions aimed at enhancing automation and efficiency. These innovations are designed to streamline operations, meet the diverse needs of …

Canon partners with Dubai Business Women Council for ‘Women Who Empower’ campaign

  Canon, a global leader in imaging solutions, has partnered with the Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) to launch the ‘Women Who Empower’ campaign. This initiative aims to uplift and support women in the imaging and print industries through webinars, mentorship opportunities, and networking events.   Aligned with Canon’s ‘Future of People’ theme and the …

Print Horizons Report: Print industry transitions to Digital world

  The recently published Print Horizons Report offers a comprehensive overview of key topics for printers and suppliers to explore ahead of drupa. Based on insights from the 9th drupa Global Trends Survey, the report highlights major technical and market developments expected to shape drupa 2024, focusing on digitalization, sustainability, and artificial intelligence (AI).   …

new Touchpoint Sustainability showcases print and paper industry’s sustainability efforts

  At drupa 2024, the new Touchpoint Sustainability (tps) forum will highlight the print and paper industry’s role in global sustainable transformation. This central forum, running from May 28 to June 7, focuses on the industry’s achievements often overlooked by the broader audience. Approximately 30 exhibitors will present best practice examples across the value chain, …