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Mondi launches extended corrugated and solid board portfolio for the food packaging industry
Mondi is strengthening its position as a trusted partner for the food industry with the launch of an extended food packaging portfolio. The portfolio now includes solid board solutions and digital printing capabilities following the acquisition of Schumacher Packaging, enhancing Mondi’s ability to serve customers across Europe.
UPM Communication Papers launches climate action roadmap
UPM Communication Papers is launching a new climate action roadmap, marking a significant milestone in accelerating its climate actions. The initiative reinforces its long-standing commitment to sustainability and further supports its customers in achieving their climate targets. The roadmap builds on UPM Communication Papers’ existing climate goals and commitments setting out concrete actions to further reduce carbon emissions across the paper value chain.
Swiss media house invests in digital printing solutions from Heidelberg
When an agency discovers digital printing, exciting times lie ahead! The Swiss media house rubmedia, which has 35 employees, focuses on creative communication solutions for service providers, associations, and the worlds of industry and politics. With this in mind, the company has commissioned a compact, highly automated digital printing line at its new Köniz site, near Bern. The new production operation centers around the Jetfire 50 and the Versafire LV from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), complemented by an in-house third-party postpress system.
Metro Decorative places repeat order for advanced Andritz pressurized refining system
Metro Decorative Pvt. Ltd., India has placed an order with international technology group Andritz for the supply of a second pressurized refining system to its medium-density fiberboard (MDF) production facility in Kashipur, Uttarakhand. The order value will not be disclosed. It is included in Andritz’s order intake for the third quarter of 2025.
Cortec® expands sustainable packaging options with new EcoBio™ barrier paper
Cortec’s barrier paper portfolio just got more sustainable! Industries looking for environmentally responsible options in the area of barrier packaging should take a closer look at the new EcoBio™ Barrier Paper, a premium recyclable, repulpable, biodegradable barrier paper designed with the “circular economy” in mind.
Billerud’s long-term Science Based Targets approved
Billerud’s long-term climate target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 has been officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This milestone complements the previously approved near-term target for 2030.
Mimaki brings cutting-edge Tiger technology to the sign graphics market with new aqueous pigment ink
Mimaki Europe announces the launch of a new aqueous pigment ink AP50, designed for use with the company’s Tiger600-1800TS. With this new solution, Mimaki brings its flagship Tiger technology – renowned in textile printing for its maximum print speed of 550m2/h – to the sign graphics industry, providing a high-speed, high-quality and environmentally responsible solution for printed out-of-home advertising, such as blueback and citylight posters.
LOPEC
LOPEC 2026: Printed electronics for a smart life
LOPEC, the international trade fair and conference for flexible, organic and printed electronics, will be held in Munich from February 24 to 26, 2026. With a focus on smart living, companies and research institutes from all over the world are presenting intelligent products that make our lives safer, more comfortable, and more sustainable.
Mondi advances transition to PE-free wrappers for cut-size paper across European mills
Mondi has completed the transition to polyethylene (PE)-free wrappers for its entire Mondi-branded cut-size paper portfolio produced at Mondi SCP in Ružomberok, Slovakia. The Neusiedler mill in Austria is scheduled to complete its transition to PE wrappers by 2026. This milestone strengthens Mondi’s position in sustainable paper solutions and supports customers in meeting sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
Fiery acquires Inèdit Software
Fiery, LLC announced that it has entered into an agreement with EFI Reggiani to acquire all interests in Spanish specialty print technology company Inèdit Software. A leader across a broad range of digital textile printing applications, Inèdit’s products and technologies will complement Fiery’s specialty print software portfolio to offer a comprehensive suite of solutions for printers around the world.
Southern Champion Tray takes off with Boardmaster from Heidelberg
The US folding carton manufacturer Southern Champion Tray (SCT), based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is setting new standards in folding carton production: The company has successfully commissioned a Boardmaster inline flexographic printing press from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg). The investment made by SCT is part of a comprehensive modernization project.
Valmet launches next-generation wet end analyzer for process stability and product quality
Valmet introduces the next-generation Valmet Wet End Analyzer, designed to help paper, board, and tissue producers improve wet end processes to achieve superior product quality, improved process stability, and reduced operating costs. With new measurements and more sampling points for broader monitoring, the new analyzer provides all the key measurements for stabilizing wet end processes. A stable wet end improves product quality and process efficiency through consistent sheet formation, optimized chemical use, and reduced water and energy consumption.
