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Mondi unveils award-winning packaging concept
Mondi has developed an award-winning packaging concept that combines a corrugated outer box with a recyclable, laser-marked flexible packaging. Designed for eCommerce and bag-in-box applications, the concept can be applied across a range of flexible packaging formats and demonstrates how innovative packaging design can support circularity and improve supply chain efficiency. The concept uses laser marking technology to apply artwork directly onto the flexible packaging during converting, eliminating the need for conventional decorative printing and associated printing plates. This enables personalisation, fast artwork updates and greater design flexibility, allowing customers to respond more quickly to market trends and changing consumer preferences.
Hyogo Pulp Industries places repeat order with Andritz for pulp washing and refining
Hyogo Pulp Industries, Ltd. has awarded international technology group Andritz an order to supply a second DD-Washer drum displacer washer and a blowline refiner to its Tanigawa mill in Japan. The order will support the mill’s plans to expand production capacity while advancing its sustainability goals. Start-up is scheduled for May 2028. The value of the order will not be disclosed. It is included in Andritz’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026.
Color-Logic Appoints Ricoh Europe as Official Dealer for Visualis3R
Color-Logic, the exclusive global distributor for Visualis3R, is proud to announce the appointment of Ricoh Europe as an official dealer for Visualis3R software. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Ricoh C7500 series and predecessor models, enabling users across EMEA territories to maximize the full potential of Ricoh specialty toners—including silver, white, gold, clear, neon pink, neon yellow, and invisible toners.
Cartiere del Garda Signs Long-Term Biomethane Supply Agreement
Cartiere del Garda has signed a long-term agreement for the supply of biomethane to power the production processes at its Riva del Garda mill, marking another significant step in the company's decarbonization strategy and reaffirming its commitment to increasingly sustainable manufacturing.
Toscotec to complete cogeneration plant upgrade at Cartiera del Vignaletto
Toscotec completed an energy-saving project at Cartiera del Vignaletto at its facility in Zevio, near Verona. The project features the complete upgrade of the cogeneration plant and air systems of the mill’s PM4 and PM5. The initial aim of the rebuild was to increase the energy efficiency of the mill’s operation by installing innovative equipment.
US printing company strengthens its packaging and commercial printing business with Speedmaster XL 106
Brodnax 21C Printers, headquartered in Dallas, USA, was founded in 1957 by John Brodnax and has grown from a small commercial print shop into a marketing services company. With a revenue of approximately $25 million, the company is offering lithographic printing, small-format digital printing, large-format printing, and promotional materials. In 2022, the current owner and General Manager, Jim Singer, founded Brodnax 21C Packaging. The sister companies serve a diverse, nationwide customer base and produce everything from vehicle wraps and business stationery to folding cartons, while maintaining strong positions in the catalog and trading card markets.
Packaging Machinery: Turnover up in H1 2026, but orders slow down and production costs increase
UCIMA MECS Research Centre has released its economic data for the first half of 2026 for the packaging machinery manufacturing sector, confirming a generally positive performance in terms of turnover, but also highlighting signs of weaker order intake and growing pressure from rising raw material and component costs.
Voith and Palm jointly implement conversion project in King's Lynn
The Palm Group plans to convert the PM 7 paper machine at its King’s Lynn, UK, facility to produce corrugated base paper from recycled fiber. With this investment, Palm is aligning the facility with the changing demands of the European paper market.
Manroland Goss completes a complex Lithoman press relocation for Sattler Media
Sattler Media GmbH has once again placed its trust in the proven expertise of manroland Goss, provider of web offset printing solutions. Together, the companies successfully executed the complex relocation of a 72-page Lithoman press, including prepress and postpress systems, to Barleben. This project marks another milestone in their long-standing partnership and follows previous successful relocations from Lübeck to Barleben.
Valmet to deliver wood handling line to The Price Companies to secure reliable, high-quality wood chip supply
Valmet will deliver a new wood handling line to The Price Companies in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA. The investment will increase chipping capacity and support an efficient wood chip supply for pulp and paperboard operations. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received for the second quarter of 2026. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The new line is expected to start up in November 2028.
Andreas Birmoser appointed President of Pro Carton
Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers, has appointed Andreas Birmoser, Executive Vice President, Cartonboard at Stora Enso, as its new President. Birmoser succeeds Michele Bianchi, CEO of RDM Group, who has served as President for the past four years. During this time, Pro Carton navigated a period of significant change, including the integration of another cartonboard association and evolving into a 360° industry body. This came as policymakers and businesses prepared for the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
From policy to practice: 4evergreen enables harmonised PPWR implementation
As the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) moves into implementation, 4evergreen is supporting the sector in turning regulatory ambition into practical, science-based action for paper-based packaging. During its webinar “4evergreen and PPWR Technical Clarifications” on June 9th, which gathered nearly 300 participants, the alliance addressed one of the key challenges facing the paper-based packaging industry: how to apply recyclability requirements consistently across the value chain.
