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Sappi launches Parade Face Edge for oil- and grease-resistant self-adhesive labels
Sappi Europe has launched Parade Face Edge, a one-side coated semi-gloss paper for self-adhesive labels used on products that can come into contact with oils and grease. The new 80 g/m2 face stock combines a grease-resistant fibre base with advanced coating technology. This construction provides resistance to grease on the surface of the label and helps prevent oil from penetrating through its cut edge.
Billerud: The Future of Sustainable Packaging
New regulations, circularity requirements and rising expectations from customers and consumers are reshaping the packaging industry. Companies increasingly face the challenge of turning sustainability ambitions into practical solutions. This is one of the key findings in Billerud's new trend report, Packaging Tomorrow 2026.
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Toscotec to support Pianeta Terra Festival 2026
Toscotec is proud to support Pianeta Terra Festival 2026, the major multidisciplinary cultural event held annually in Lucca, Italy, taking place on October 8-11. In its 5th edition, the festival is titled “Forme di Intelligenza” (Forms of intelligence), focusing on comparing different expressions of intelligence: natural and artificial, individual and collective, cognitive, emotive, creative and strategic. In particular, there will also be an interesting focus on the forms of artificial intelligence in the context of sustainability.
BASF launches paper coating dispersions with reduced Product Carbon Footprint
BASF is launching a portfolio of dispersions for paper coating with a reduced Product Carbon Footprint (rPCF). Paper coating binders produced at the Ludwigshafen Verbund site are now available with approximately 20% to 45% lower Product Carbon Footprints1 than the corresponding conventional products.
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Gallus and Heidelberg at Loupe India 2026
Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), and global provider in label printing technology, announces its return to LOUPE India 2026. At the show, Gallus and Heidelberg will present technologies, services and application expertise designed especially to help Indian label and packaging converters optimize entire production workflows, achieve efficient and reliable output, and build scalable and cost-effective production operations across a range of applications.
Produce even more efficiently with full flexibility using the new Separo PRO destacker
With the new Separo PRO from Muller Martini, automated book-of-one production becomes even easier for full-service print shops. That’s because the destacker reliably and efficiently separates pre-glued or thread-sewn book blocks for softcover and hardcover production. Even with varying block thicknesses and formats, it reliably processes the book blocks from stack to stack.
Valmet supplies a complete board making line for efficient premium-quality coated board production in Asia
Valmet has been selected to supply a coated board making line, automation, and lifecycle services to a customer in Asia. The new line will produce premium-quality coated board grades and support the customer’s targets to strengthen their position as a leading producer in their field. The delivery will support the customer’s unique know-how and enable them to reach new levels of combined quality and production efficiency. The start-up of the machine is scheduled for 2028.
James Cropper to showcase the art of colour consistency at Luxe Pack Monaco
When Luxe Pack Monaco opens at the Grimaldi Forum from 28–30 September, British master papermaker James Cropper will invite visitors to step inside The Colour Lab on Stand DA05, where live papermaking demonstrations will reveal the craftsmanship behind achieving consistent colour across paper, moulded fibre and luxury packaging.
Change in the Andritz Executive Board
Dietmar Heinisser has resigned from his position as a member of the Andritz AG Executive Board for personal reasons, with effect from September 21, 2026. In this role, he was responsible for the Environment & Energy business area and Group Manufacturing Management.
“Stronger Together”: manroland sheetfed customers benefit from comprehensive, one-stop service of Heidelberg
The global integration of manroland sheetfed’s lifecycle and service business into the organization of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is proceeding according to plan. The key implementation steps are expected to be completed within the next eighteen months. This will provide concrete benefits for existing manroland sheetfed customers: They will benefit from faster response times and access to the “printing industry’s largest global service and sales network”.
Baumüller presents drive-integrated b maXX drivePLC control unit
With the b maXX drivePLC, Baumüller is leveraging its many years of experience in the field of drive-integrated control units to develop a modern, open, and CRA-compliant automation platform. Control, motion control, and technology functions are executed directly within the servo drive in real-time controller cycles with cycle times down to 250 μs using the b maXX drivePLC. This creates highly synchronous processes with fast response times and high control accuracy. Running the application directly in the drive reduces communication overhead and takes the load off the fieldbus. The result is more precise motion sequences, higher machine output, and increased productivity.
Sappi Europe announces price increase for coated mechanical reels
Sappi Europe announced a general price increase of 20 Euros per tonne, or local currency equivalent across its Coated Mechanical portfolio, effective for all deliveries from October 2026. This adjustment is driven by a continued escalation in key input costs and the need to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of their operations.
