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UPM Raflatac adhesives and e-commerce paper labels verified by the PTS
Ten UPM Raflatac adhesives for logistics and e-commerce paper labels have been certified as recyclable in the paper and board-based packaging stream by the applied research and services institute Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS) in 2023. These adhesives are intended for large volume solutions, providing customers with the added benefit of recycling-compatible, verified labeling solutions without requiring any product changes.
FlexoPartners opts for MPS EFA fully automated flexo press
Canadian printer FlexoPartners has purchased an MPS EFA 430 fully automated flexo press with the MPS performance program to maximize their full production capabilities. The order was led by Jerry Wynia of Northern Graphic Solutions, the MPS representative in Canada, and the press is since installed and running production.
ABB upgrades drive control system at Jujo Thermal paper mill in Finland
Jujo Thermal selected ABB to upgrade its drive control system at its mill in Kauttua, Finland, for improved runnability and efficiency. ABB’s scope of delivery included the provision and commissioning of the upgrade package for the existing PM2 drive control system and new drives. Jujo Thermal is a supplier of durable, direct thermal papers for labels, tickets, tags and point-of-sales use. It also generates one-side coated self-adhesive label stock and has a production volume reaching 72,000 tons per year.
Jessica Nordin new Director of Sustainability at Södra
Jessica Nordin is taking up the role as new Director of Sustainability at Södra with responsibility for leading and developing Södra’s overall sustainability agenda moving forward. A major focus will lie on strengthening efforts and knowledge concerning biodiversity and sustainable forestry, which are important topics for Södra.
Voith introduces new Pluralis Hot Stock (HS) refiner fillings
Voith is supplementing its proven Pluralis family with new Pluralis Hot Stock (HS) refiner fillings. Representing a significant advancement in refining technology, they are specifically designed to meet the demanding requirements of pulp mills and to minimize resource consumption. In addition, Pluralis HS refiner fillings can significantly improve paper quality, energy efficiency and overall pulp mill performance.
Kodak announces first global sale of its Prosper 7000 Turbo Press
Kodak is proud to announce Mercury Print Productions as its first customer for the Kodak Prosper 7000 Turbo Press. Mercury, based in Rochester, NY, USA, has chosen the “fastest inkjet web press currently available on the market” to significantly expand its high-volume digital printing capacity.
Saica is expanding with six machines by Koenig & Bauer Celmacch
Saica Group invested heavily in corrugated board-processing machinery by Koenig & Bauer Celmacch. Starting from Summer 2024, six new lines in total will progressively go into production. Four Machines of the highest performance-class series ChromaCut X Pro will be installed in England, Portugal, France and Italy, two further machines of the high performance-class series Chroma HighTech will be delivered at different locations of the Group in Spain.
Valmet has completed the acquisition of Körber’s Business Area Tissue
Valmet has completed the acquisition of Körber’s Business Area Tissue, provider of process technologies and related services for converting tissue jumbo reels into final tissue products. The closing of the transaction follows the agreement that was announced in July.
OE-A Business Climate Survey: Mixed feelings despite positive expectations
“The forecast for the Printed Electronics Industry remains positive and stable. We are slightly less optimistic than in the spring survey in March of this year, with an expected sales increase of 16 percent for 2023. Nevertheless, a promising 18 percent increase is projected for 2024,” says Dr. Klaus Hecker, OE-A Managing Director, about the results of the latest business climate survey. The biannual survey is conducted by OE-A (Organic and Printed Electronics Association), a Working Group within VDMA.
Andritz complements its process control product portfolio by acquiring NAF valve business
International technology group Andritz has signed an agreement with Flowserve Corporation based in Texas, USA, to take over its NAF AB business. NAF AB engineers, designs and builds Flowserve’s NAF control valve portfolio. It is a supplier with long-standing experience in providing process control valves for pulp and paper and other related industries. With 50 employees at the facility in Linköping, Sweden, it has been a successful provider of process control valves for more than 100 years.
HT Labelprint adds another MPS flexo press
HT Labelprint based in Salzbergen, Germany, and part of the Optimum Group™ Germany, has added its fourth MPS flexo press, in operation since mid-May mainly for multi-layer label applications. The Optimum Group has branches in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Denmark with 40 MPS flexo presses in production.
Södra and Lenzing receive international cooperation award
On November 6, 2023, Södra and its collaboration partner Lenzing Group received the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) Award 2023 in the category "International Cooperation" for their joint achievements in textile recycling and circular economy.
