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Simplified production and consistent results

Köstlin Prepress Services in Ditzingen, Southwest Germany, has always been open to technological innovations that increase efficiency and deliver cost savings, while allowing them to produce plates that deliver improved on-press productivity and consistent quality. This was also the company’s strategy in 2022 when they invested in PureFlexo Printing™ from Miraclon.

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UPM Raflatac reaches its all papers certified target years ahead of time

All papers sourced by UPM Raflatac, whether used as a face paper or a release liner in its labeling materials, are now certified under a credible third-party forest certification scheme. Having all papers certified is one of UPM Raflatac’s 2030 responsible sourcing and climate targets, which was now achieved six years ahead of time.

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Koenig & Bauer and Durst Group commit to further capabilities in Joint Venture

Koenig & Bauer and Durst Group have committed to build further R&D capability in the joint venture company they set up almost five years ago to capitalize on the significant opportunities in folding carton and corrugated segments. The parent companies of Koenig & Bauer Durst GmbH will expand its operations in Radebeul, Germany.

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Valmet to supply IQ Web Inspection System to Yueyang Forest & Paper Co., Ltd. in China

Valmet has received an order from Yueyang Forest & Paper Co., Ltd. to supply an IQ Web Inspection System for its paper machine PM 8. The IQ Web Inspection System will replace an existing system from another supplier. Yueyang Forest & Paper’s PM 8 has already been equipped with Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System in 2019. After the implementation, Valmet’s machine vision systems will improve the operating efficiency and optimize the final paper quality of the PM 8.

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Mondi: Four WorldStar Awards for packaging solutions

Mondi is celebrating a significant achievement at this year’s WorldStar Global Packaging Awards, having received four accolades across four categories. Mondi’s array of 2024 WorldStar Award-winning products include Hug&Hold (Non-Alcoholic Beverages), Protector Bag ExpandForm (Packaging Materials and Components), Statorfold (Transit) and Mix-Berry (Fresh Fruits and Vegetables).

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XSYS launches digital configuration tool for rotec® adapters

XSYS has introduced the rotec® Adapter Configuration Tool, a comprehensive online product guidance and order request portal that gives printers direct access to fully customized adapters. By visiting the XSYS website, printers can effortlessly configure the exact adapter they require for their press by specifying all the technical details in one simple process. This streamlined approach contributes to a more efficient ordering process, where printers can receive their bespoke adapter in a shorter time frame.

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Toscotec starts up an Ahead 2.2 tissue line at Europap Tezol Kağit

Europap Tezol Kagit started up a Toscotec-supplied Ahead 2.2 tissue machine at its integrated production facility in Mersin, Turkey. The new high efficiency line started producing high quality tissue immediately after start-up. The project also included two Optima slitter rewinders, with the first already in operation, and the second scheduled for installation soon. This is a repeat order for Toscotec who also installed a TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer on their PM1 in 2012.

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17th Cortina User Workshop in Amsterdam

The Cortina User Workshop took place again in September under the direction of Koenig & Bauer. At the annual meetings of industry leaders on the topic of waterless printing, the experts discussed the challenges and successes intensively. Under the leadership of Georg Zitterbart, product specialist at Cortina Koenig & Bauer, the event was prepared with all users and partners from the supplier industry. Support for planning and implementation came from Rodi Media in Diemen, under the responsibility of managing director Dick Ranzijn.

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Andritz to supply high-temperature Yankee hood and air system to Kartogroup, Spain

International technology group Andritz has received an order from Kartogroup España S.L. to supply a new high-temperature PrimeDry Hood HT and an air system for a tissue machine rebuild at the mill in Burriana, Spain. Start-up is scheduled for the first quarter of 2024.

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ColdsetInnovation Fulda extends service contract with Koenig & Bauer to 2035

ColdsetInnovation Fulda is extending its service partnership with Koenig & Bauer for a further ten years and describes this step as confirmation of its long-term commitment to newspaper printing. The service contract concluded in 2015 has served the company well by safeguarding problem-free operation of its highly automated Commander satellite press. At the end of November, a delegation from ColdsetInnovation travelled from Fulda to the Koenig & Bauer headquarters in Würzburg to sign a ten-year extension of the present service contract beyond the original expiry date in 2025.

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Valmet and Saipem sign Memorandum of Understanding

Valmet and Saipem have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop joint solutions to decarbonize the industrial sectors that face significant challenges in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, also known as hard-to-abate industries. The companies will collaborate to offer effective solutions combining Saipem’s technologies for CO2 management with the heat recovery and flue gas treatment units engineered and produced by Valmet for the pulp, paper and energy segments, thus bringing integrated and flexible options to their customers in both existing and new facilities.

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4evergreen alliance publishes enhanced guidance on collection and sorting

The 4evergreen alliance unveils the latest version of its Guidance on the Improved Collection and Sorting of Fibre-Based Packaging, updating the 2022 version with further industry insights on collection routes in Europe. The tool, which recommends a two-stream collection system, has also been adapted to be more user-friendly and aligned with the rest of 4evergreen’s circularity toolbox.

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