Canon EMEA appoints Shinichi ‘Sam’ Yoshida as New President & CEO

  Canon has announced the appointment of Shinichi ‘Sam’ Yoshida as President & CEO of Canon Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), effective March 1, 2025. Yoshida succeeds Yuichi Ishizuka, who is retiring after a 44-year career with Canon, including seven years leading the EMEA region.   Previously based in the U.S., Yoshida held roles …

Esko announces planned sale of Advanced Vision Technology to Porat Itay Holdings

    Esko has confirmed the planned sale of its Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) print inspection business to Porat Itay Holdings, Ltd., with the transaction expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory conditions. The sale includes assets, employees, contracts, and intellectual property related to AVT. Under the new ownership, AVT …

ACTEGA introduces ACTExact® ShrinkFlex UV Inks for shrink sleeves

  ACTEGA has launched ACTExact® ShrinkFlex UV Inks, a UV-curable ink series designed for shrink sleeve applications. These inks offer strong adhesion to shrink films and are optimized for high-speed printing, reaching up to 500 fpm on press and over 300 fpm on BOPP labels. The portfolio includes high-opacity whites, line black, and a four-color …

BOBST ACCUCHECK enhances quality control in label production

  BOBST’s ACCUCHECK system provides 100% inline quality inspection and automatic calibration for label production, addressing key challenges in modern label printing. By reducing downtime and improving efficiency, the system aims to ensure consistent quality while minimizing waste.   Benjamin Carron, Technology Product Marketing Director at BOBST, explains how ACCUCHECK is shaping the industry.   …

Koenig & Bauer recognized for digital printing innovations at Digital Packaging Summit

  Koenig & Bauer received the Best Folding Carton Case Study award at the 10th annual Digital Packaging Summit in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, in November 2024. The company presented a case study on digital printing and automation, highlighting the installation of the VariJET 106 from Koenig & Bauer Durst in Europe.   The presentation, …

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 …

Gallus drives profitability with Digital Innovation: Flexon and Yeloprint lead the way

  Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), highlights its recent achievements in 2024, showcasing innovations that address operational efficiency and profitability in the label printing industry. The company’s advancements, including the Gallus One and the new System to Compose modularity concept, have strengthened its position in the digital printing market.   Two …

Schweppes Zimbabwe enhances efficiency with KHS Technology

  Schweppes Zimbabwe Limited (SZL) has made significant strides in boosting production efficiency and sustainability with the installation of an advanced non-returnable PET line from KHS. The upgrade, implemented at the company’s Harare facility, has tripled production capacity while significantly reducing resource consumption and operating costs.   The state-of-the-art line includes the InnoPET BloFill stretch …

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 …

Empowering packaging innovation: Industry leaders align with Saudi Vision 2030

  The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is not only a roadmap for economic diversification but also a call to action for industries to embrace innovation, sustainability, and localization.   At a recent high-profile event in Riyadh, three leading companies in the packaging-print sector – NDIGITEC, BOBST, and ESKO – unveiled their strategies for …