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 announces new AVT sales and servicing collaboration with Nigeria’s Technology Global
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 …
Covid accelerates use of digital print in packaging to $21.1 billion in 2021
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 …
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Constantia Flexibles achieves up to 80% recycled content in PE film
Constantia flexibles has achieved up to 80% recycled content in a PE film using EcoLam laminates’ waste reaching another milestone with an industrial recycling trial of EcoLam laminates. The production waste from different EcoLam family laminates, including EVOH (ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer), metallization, adhesives and inks, was shredded and sent for reprocessing. Partnering with Constantia, EREMA …
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Zünd PreCut Center launches cut-file preparation software
Zünd’s new software solution creates a simple and highly efficient workflow for generating cut files. PreCut Center simplifies file preparation and output and lets the user select a level of automation based on individual production requirements. All it takes is a few simple steps to create a fully nested file. Whether users prefer a manual …
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HAVI Acquires PMI Worldwide
Acquisition Expands Product Offerings and Strategic Sourcing Capabilities and Underscores Corporate Sustainability Mission Supply chain service providers HAVI Group, LP, announced it has acquired Pacific Market International, LLC (“PMI Worldwide”), a global manufacturer of sustainable food and beverage container solutions. The acquisition further expands HAVI’s role and offerings as a leader in product development …
Meritocracy and opportunity – the perfect combination for a bright future
Doaa bin Thabit, Contributing Editor, Packaging MEA speaks to James Michael Lafferty, CEO of Fine Hygiene Holding, about the company’s accomplishments and goals in empowering women The number of women entering the packaging industry is increasing, but in our societies, women do not aspire to work to obtain income only, but also aspire to …
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Coca-Cola HBC AG acquires Coca-Cola bottling company of Egypt
Coca-Cola HBC AG (“Coca-Cola HBC”) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Coca-Cola HBC Holdings BV (“CCH Holdings”) has agreed to acquire approximately 94.7% of Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Egypt S.A.E. (“CCBCE”) from its major shareholders, a wholly-owned affiliate of The Coca-Cola Company (“TCCC”) and MAC Beverages Limited (“MBL”) and certain of its affiliated entities for an …
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BW Flexible expands in EMEA
BW Flexible Systems, a Barry Wehmiller Packaging Systems company, has opened a Technical Centre of Excellence in Nottingham, England, as part of its plans to better serve customers across EMEA. The new centre, along with existing facilities in Italy and the Netherlands, will expand the company’s product testing capabilities, enhance customer collaboration for complex projects …
Regional waste management firms win global Nestlé honours
Ten companies are vying for this year’s Nestlé Creating Shared Value (CSV) Prize, which recognises system-changing initiatives for some of today’s most critical environmental and social issues. The finalists have been whittled down from 173 submissions by Nestle’s packaging experts over the past 10 months since entries were invited. The Nestlé CSV Prize 2020-2021 identified …
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