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Going process free with Kodak
Changing market and customer requirements, trends in society, but also stricter regulatory requirements in most countries around the world mean that the pressure on printing businesses to be more sustainable continues to rise. Printers are therefore actively seeking ways to reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote eco-friendly practices throughout their operations.
Tradition, evolution and union: Ucima unveils its new logo
The Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers' Association UCIMA has officially presented its new logo characterised by a letter U with a softer and more minimalist typeface. The logo was revealed during a gala event entitled “L'Anima del Packaging” (“The soul of packaging”) held at the Ducal Palace in Modena to celebrate the association's 40th anniversary.
UPM Raflatac helps enhance packaging recyclability with new labels guide e-book
UPM Raflatac is pleased to announce the launch of its new Packaging Recyclability Guide, designed to help fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) stakeholders across the packaging value chain navigate the complexities of packaging design and recyclability. The new guide, which is available as a free e-book on the company’s website here or as a downloadable pdf here, offers practical information on the guidelines, definitions and criteria to help make informed label choices that will enhance recyclability.
Global printing industry prepares to celebrate #PrintLife for the 10th Annual International Print Day on October 23, 2024
Printing professionals worldwide will declare their love of print by sharing ‘printspiration’ across their social media channels in celebration of International Print Day by using the hashtag #IPD24. This year’s theme is #PrintLife. #PrintLife represents our lives in print – what we do, where we do it, who we do it for – and why a print is a fun and rewarding career. #PrintLife also represents our emotional attachment to the tangible medium of print when it comes to celebrating important moments in our lives, creating keepsakes, and everything in between.
Hubergroup: Innovative solutions at Eurasia Packaging Fair
Hubergroup, global player in printing inks, printing auxiliaries, and chemical solutions, will present its latest innovations and technologies at the Eurasia Packaging Fair 2024, held from October 23-26 in Istanbul. Celebrating its 29th edition, the Eurasia Packaging Fair is recognized as the largest and most comprehensive trade platform for the packaging industry in the Eurasia region.
Mondi to acquire Schumacher Packaging’s Western Europe assets
Mondi announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the German, Benelux and UK corrugated converting and solid board operations of Schumacher Packaging1 for an enterprise value of €634 million. This acquisition will expand Mondi’s corrugated footprint in Western Europe and add complementary fibre-based products, focused on eCommerce and FMCG, to enhance its existing customer offering.
Stahlfolder customers are increasingly opting for the new Perfect Grip technology from Heidelberg
Since April 2024, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has been equipping its Stahlfolder folding machines with the new Perfect Grip folding rollers ex works. The previous soft and hard PU rings, which Heidelberg offered on the market under the ‘Extra Grip’ brand, are now only used at the express request of customers – and the number of requests is dropping ever lower. Until now, print shops and postpress companies have had to choose between soft PU and hard PU when investing in a folding machine or replacing folding rollers. The substrates to be processed and their surface structure determined whether the softer, more elastic material or the harder alternative was the best choice.
Miraclon joins Consortium for Waste Circularity
Miraclon has joined the Consortium for Waste Circularity (CWC) - the printing and packaging industry authority on circularity of all waste - as part of its ongoing environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda. Dr John Anderson, Director of Advanced Application Development for Miraclon, will serve an active role within the CWC, which aims to expand industry collaboration and grow the full potential of recycling technology.
Elevating narrow web flexo printing to Western USA
MPS Systems, a pioneering force in narrow web flexo presses, proudly announces an exciting collaboration with imPRESSions Worldwide (iW), as exclusive sales and service partner for Western USA. iW, global leader with over 30 years of providing new and engineered used web press Solutions worldwide. iW specializes in, delivering comprehensive solutions from sales and project management to installation services, parts, and support. At the heart of iW's ethos lies a simple yet impactful philosophy: “We deliver on our commitments.”
Color-Logic announces support for Adobe Creative Cloud 2025
Color-Logic is thrilled to announce its full compatibility with Adobe Creative Cloud 2025 (CC 2025) for both Macintosh and Windows platforms. This update underscores the Color-Logic commitment to ensuring that innovative Color-Logic palettes and plugins continue to meet the highest standards of excellence in the design and print industries.
XSYS joins industry partners to future-proof flexo with sustainable solutions
XSYS has announced the successful result of a new collaboration aimed at creating more eco-friendly flexo solutions. The trailblazing project brings together the expertise of leading industry suppliers across pre-press, plates, ink, substrates, sleeves, plate mounting and printing to set a gold standard in sustainable flexible packaging production.
GWG announces new webinar: “Your workflow can't handle this”
“I’m using an older standard because my output device can’t handle PDF/X-4.”
A frequently heard reason for not using modern standards. However, are you sure your output device doesn’t handle PDF/X-4 correctly? How would you even be able to tell?
