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4evergreen publishes updated Circularity by Design Guideline and enhanced Collection & Sorting Guidance
The 4evergreen alliance has published major updates to two cornerstone documents in its Technical Toolbox, supporting Europe’s transition to high-performance recycling systems under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Terminology and definitions have been revised to reflect the latest PPWR and CEN developments, ensuring full technical consistency with emerging standardisation parameters. The scope of 4evergreen remains unchanged; these updates are strictly linguistic and standardisation-driven. For example, certain descriptors are being aligned from “fibre-based” to the more technically precise and CEN-conformant “paper-based” terminology.
India rising – Heidelberg strengthens presence in growth market
Dr. David Schmedding, Chief Technology & Sales Officer at Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), visited the key market of India on a trip lasting several days. His meetings with numerous customers and partners during this visit provided impressive proof of India’s strategic importance for Heidelberg – especially in the areas of packaging and printing.
Tailored additives for coatings, printing inks, and more
Hubergroup Chemicals is expanding its portfolio with a new brand of high-performance additives: ELARA. The launch marks a significant step in the company’s evolution from a supplier of printing ink raw materials to a comprehensive partner for the coatings, inks, and adhesives industries. ELARA will make its official debut at Paint India 2026 in Mumbai, as a clearly structured additive portfolio supporting formulators in facing today’s complex technical and regulatory challenges.
Sappi Europe announces price increase for label papers
Following an extended period of downward pressure, label paper prices have reached unsustainable levels. In the face of continued cost increases, Sappi Europe, producer of Label papers, announces 8% to 10% price increases for the Parade range of label papers including, non-wet strength and wet strength Wet Glue Label papers and Self-Adhesive Face papers, effective 1 April 2026.
The Navigator Company increases gKraft prices by 5-10% in April
The Navigator Company has decided to increase prices across its gKraft paper range by 5% to 10% depending on market and segments. The increase will apply to the entire portfolio of bleached and unbleached kraft papers and will be effective for all shipments starting April 1, 2026.
German UV curing technology meets Swiss coating solutions
Hoenle’s Business Unit Curing will present its curing and drying systems at Gulf Print & Pack 2026 in Dubai. As a development and solution partner for the printing and packaging industry, the German UV Technology specialist Hoenle will showcase its latest innovative and smart curing systems alongside coating solutions expert Mondula from Switzerland.
Agfa provides update on payment of the receivable related to the sale of Offset Solutions division
On 16 January 2026, Agfa announced that it had received the final report of the independent expert regarding the outstanding receivable under the share purchase agreement for the sale of Agfa’s Offset Solutions division. Further to this report, the payment of the price adjustment amount of 14.7 million euro (in respect of the disputed part) and the payment of 5.2 million euro (in respect of the undisputed part), in total 19.9 million euro, became due to Agfa on 6 February 2026.
Toyo Ink India inaugurates new research centre in Bengaluru
Toyo Ink India Pvt. Ltd., a member of Japan’s artience Group, announced the inauguration of artience Technology and Innovation Centre – India (aTIC-India) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. This marks the Group’s first Research Centre outside Japan and a significant milestone in strengthening India’s role in advanced research, manufacturing, and sustainable innovation. A ceremony to mark the occasion was held on 4 February 2026 on-site of the new centre at the IISc campus.
Plockmatic ColorCut SC7800 Pro-RS XL redefines cutting and creasing
The new design compact B2 digital sheet cutter and creaser is the latest addition to Plockmatic Group’s ColorCut SC7000 series. Its unique triple tool cutter/creaser incorporates a revolutionary, patent-pending, tangential creasing tool, with male (convex) and female (concave) elements to ensure superior double-sided creasing. With pressing and moulding tools that move above and below the sheet simultaneously, ‘formed’ creases are created similar to a metal rule platen machine.
Heidelberg achieves significant improvement in profitability – strategic realignment proceeding as planned
After nine months of financial year 2025/26 (April 1 to December 31, 2025), developments at Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) are in line with expectations. The company has achieved a considerable improvement in its profitability and is also resolutely pressing ahead with its strategic transformation, moving into new areas of business that are enjoying strong growth. Notwithstanding the challenging environment, sales after three quarters climbed to € 1,602 million – some 6.1 percent higher than the previous year’s figure of € 1,509 million – despite negative exchange rate effects amounting to around € 44 million compared with the equivalent period of the previous year.
ECO3 announces global price increase for offset printing plates and related chemicals
ECO3 announces a global price increase for its offset printing plates and chemicals, effective March 1. The decision follows the continued rise in the cost of aluminum - the key component of offset plates - as well as the increasing cost of all aluminum-related treatments and processes.
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EyeC presents the new Proofiler Graphic Connect at Interpack 2026
From May 7 to 13, 2026, EyeC GmbH will present the new Proofiler Graphic Connect as a key innovation for prepress at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf. At booth D01 in Hall 11, visitors can explore the latest generation of cloud-based artwork proofreading software, along with a comprehensive portfolio of inline and offline inspection systems. These solutions help packaging manufacturers, label printers, and brand owners automate, accelerate, and sustainably secure their quality control processes with the help of artificial intelligence. More information is available at www.EyeC.com.
