Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has announced changes in its Management Board, effective July 1, 2024. Jürgen Otto (59) will succeed Dr. Ludwin Monz as the new CEO. Dr. Monz will step down from his position as Chairman of the Management Board at the end of June 30, 2024, and will also leave the Management …
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Köstlin Prepress Services, based in Ditzingen, Southwest Germany, has embraced technological innovations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs while ensuring consistent quality in plate production. In 2022, the company adopted PureFlexo Printing™ from Miraclon, accessed through FLEXCEL NX Print Suite for Flexible Packaging. PureFlexo Printing employs advanced plate surface patterns to combat ink …
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Procter & Gamble (P&G) has teamed up with the Children with Disability Association in Saudi Arabia to launch a campaign aimed at bringing joy and inclusivity to children with disabilities during the festive season. This initiative, following the success of their Back to School campaign last September, reflects P&G’s commitment to making a positive …
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Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd. has chosen Asahi Kasei’s AWP™ water-washable flexographic plates for printing labels on their 550 ml PET bottles in Japan. This marks the first use of AWP™ plates in the Japanese beverage industry and is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 30% compared to the previous process. Asahi …
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UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of self-adhesive paper and film products, has received recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for three types of biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) label products for their compatibility with HDPE and PP package recycling. These include Undecorated BOPP with hotmelt adhesive, Undecorated BOPP with RW85C, and Metalized undecorated BOPP …
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GAIA Biomaterials’ Biodolomer, a limestone-based bioplastic, has achieved compostability certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) in the USA, adding to its existing European certification by TÜV Austria. CEO Peter Stenström emphasized the significance of this achievement: “Now we can show brands and customers that Biodolomer is certified by the two most respected …
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Al-Shamrani, a leading producer of polyethylene-based flexible packaging in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has invested in a new BOBST VISION CI flexo press to modernize its production and increase capacity. The company, established in 1994, has made significant investments in its 25,000m2 facility, which houses 28 integrated production lines for film, printing, cutting, and …
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GEW has appointed Next Graphics as its exclusive sales distributor in Pakistan for all label, narrow web, and sheetfed offset business. This partnership includes the provision of spare parts and technical service support to customers across the country. Founded in Lahore, Pakistan, Next Graphics has expanded its operations with a new office in …
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XSYS has unveiled its latest innovation, the ThermoFlexX Catena-BE 48, designed to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in flexographic platemaking. This new system automates plate transfer between the TFxX 48 Imager and the Catena-E 48 LED exposure unit, eliminating the need for operator intervention and optimizing workflow efficiency and consistency. The Catena-BE 48 …
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Sidel is set to showcase its cutting-edge expertise in aseptic packaging solutions at Djazagro 2024, held at Djazagro B0333, Hall 3. The event, attracting professionals from various sectors including processing, filling, and packaging, is scheduled from April 22 to 25, 2025, at the SAFEX Exhibition Park in Algiers. Among the highlights is Sidel’s …
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