Kodak has announced a revolutionary new digital press and innovative additions to its comprehensive portfolio of digital and offset solutions. The new Kodak Ascend Digital Press is the perfect solution for commercial printers and digital service providers in the growing retail/POP and packaging markets. It is the first electrophotographic press designed to print heavy weight substrates …
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Thanks to enhanced performance, Sidel’s Super Combi Compact complete water line has opened the door for more business opportunities for Zulal Water Factory in Sharjah, UAE. Running at up to 45,000 bottles per hour, the line not only boosts productivity by 280%, it also helps the company save 56% on energy costs, when …
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During the second quarter of financial year 2021/2022, Heidelberg has built on the encouraging developments of the first three months. Market recovery continued in virtually all regions compared with the previous year. The group’s half-year sales increased by 22% to €983million (previous year: €805m). The EBITDA figure of €75m was also up on the previous …
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SIG, a leading systems and solutions provider for aseptic packaging, has inaugurated a technology centre at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), in collaboration with SPX Flow, as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations in the MEA region. The hub was opened at SIG’s regional headquarters in DSO on the eve of Gulfood Manufacturing 2021, …
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San Giorgio Monferrato, Italy, 11 November 2021 Bobst has announced the completion of proceedings relating to its Italian division’s successful final tender offer for the acquisition of the assets of Officine Meccaniche Giovanni Cerutti and Cerutti Packaging Equipment, including the service company 24/7 Cerutti Service. Based in San Giorgio Monferrato, Bobst Italia is the group’s …
By Ben Daniel: Danone Egypt is the first company in Egypt to achieve B Corp Certification. This covers all its activities from essential dairy products (Danone yogurt, Danette, Activia, Dango and DanUp) to early life nutrition (Bebelac and Aptamil). It recognises how the company acts beyond profit and put purpose at the heart of its …
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Through 2020 and into 2021 inkjet and electrophotography printing has secured new markets in labels and packaging. Data from the new Smithers report The Future of Digital Print for Packaging to 2026 shows total value for this will reach $21.1 billion in 2021. This is in line with existing trends, as run lengths have decreased …
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Optimizing the recyclability of packaging is one of the most important steps into a more sustainable future. With its EcoLam product line, packaging manufacturer Constantia Flexibles shows that packaging can offer a high barrier and a high recyclability at the same time – an important step towards a circular economy that ensures valuable resources are …
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Zünd launches PreCut centre software that facilitates cut-file preparation for applications involving unprinted materials. With PreCut Center, fully nested cut files can be prepared in a few simple steps. The software significantly reduces the workload in file preparation, generates optimal material yield, and eliminates the potential for error. Zünd’s new software solution creates a simple …
Esko, the leading developer of integrated software and hardware solutions for the global labels and packaging market, has announced a new partnership with Technology Global Services Limited to distribute its range of AVT print inspection solutions in Nigeria. Lagos-based Technology Global will act as distributor for the full range of Esko AVT Apollo, Jupiter and …
