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Kemna Druck Kamen optimizes label production with Digital Master 340
The label market is experiencing significant shifts, affecting both brand owners and label converters. Brand owners increasingly prioritize shorter run lengths with faster delivery times, while seeking more sustainable production methods. To meet these complex challenges, converters need to turn towards new solutions to optimize their productivity and maximize the efficiency of their processes.
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Bellmer: Intelligent system solutions for paper production at Zellcheming Expo
From July 01–03 2025 Bellmer will present its extensive portfolio for paper production at booth 148 in Hall North of the RheinMain CongressCenter – with a special focus on intelligent, energy-efficient end-to-end solutions for the entire production process.
Domino accelerates corrugated support in EMEA with the appointment of Michael Strehlow
Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Strehlow as the new Account Manager Corrugated for the EMEA market, reinforcing its strategic focus on the corrugated packaging sector. With three decades of experience in the printing and packaging industry at globally recognised companies such as Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, Esko/Kongsberg, and Konica Minolta, Michael Strehlow brings a deep understanding of traditional and digital print production processes. His expertise spans offset, flexographic, and digital printing technologies, as well as post-press and converting processes – with a focus on developing and implementing innovative print and finishing solutions across print and packaging markets.
Valmet to supply a major paper machine rebuild to Sylvamo in North America
Valmet will supply an extensive rebuild for Sylvamo’s paper machine PM 2 in Eastover, South Carolina, USA. The rebuild for the paper machine will include a new headbox, enhancements to various sections of the machine, and Industrial Internet solutions. The start-up is scheduled for the end of 2026. The order was included in Valmet's orders received of the first quarter 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Paper & Biorefinery: Emtec in Graz
On June 04 and 05, the pulp and paper industry will meet in Austria at the Paper & Biorefinery Conference & Tradeshow. The German company emtec Electronic is specifically meeting this year´s motto “Fiber – Energy – Water. Closing the loops for a better tomorrow” with its innovative measurement technology.
UCIMA strengthens its presence in Africa
The international journey of We Make Packaging, the brand through which Ucima promotes Italian packaging technologies worldwide, continues. Following stops in the Philippines, South Africa, Vietnam, Algeria, and Uzbekistan, the world tour now moves to two new events on the African continent: Propak East Africa, scheduled to take place in Nairobi from May 20 to 22, and Propak Mena, set to be held in Cairo from June 2 to 4.
Mondi: Successful start up of new €400 million paper machine at Štětí
Mondi is pleased to announce that following the start-up of its state-of-the-art paper machine at its Štetí mill (Czech Republic) in December 2024, early production runs have demonstrated excellent results in terms of strength, runnability and consistent quality. The new machine enables Mondi to meet the rising demand for paper-based flexible packaging while strengthening the Group’s vertically integrated Paper Bags business. It also supports the optimisation of production efficiency across the Group’s entire kraft paper portfolio.
Lecta renews Ineris certification for its entire range of phenol-free Termax papers
Lecta reaffirms its commitment to innovation and sustainability by renewing the official “BPA Free - No Phenols Added” certification, guaranteeing the absence of Bisphenol A (BPA) and other phenolic compounds identified in the Ineris certification scheme, for its entire range of phenol- free Termax thermal papers.
Gulf Paper Manufacturing starts up tissue line after Toscotec’s rebuild
Gulf Paper Manufacturing and Toscotec started up PM2 after a forming section upgrade at their Mina Abdullah facility in Kuwait. The successful completion of this rebuild marks a new important stepping stone in the cooperation between the two companies, after Toscotec performed a major dryer section rebuild of Gulf Paper’s packaging paper machine in 2019.
Top-of-the-line Fiery DFE for Sharp BP-PE1200
Fiery, LLC, and Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) proudly announce a new release of the top- of-the-line Fiery DFE to superpower the Sharp BP- 1200S/C digital press. Based on the cutting-edge Fiery FS600 Pro software platform, the Fiery BP- PE12 DFE delivers maximized press performance, an expanded color gamut, and effortless automation tools that bring out the best results for your production printing needs.
Andritz to supply a new recovery boiler, evaporation plant and power boiler to Green Bay Packaging, USA
International technology group Andritz has received an order from Green Bay Packaging Inc. to supply a recovery boiler, evaporation plant and power boiler for its pulp mill in Morrilton, Arkansas, USA. With this significant financial investment in new key process technologies, Green Bay Packaging will support efficient and reliable mill operation for decades to come. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
GF to acquire metal valve specialist for infrastructure flow solutions
GF has signed an agreement to acquire VAG-Group, headquartered in Mannheim (Germany), a renowned global manufacturer and supplier of water utility valve solutions. The transaction is a next step toward GF’s vision of becoming the global leader in Flow Solutions and allows GF to leverage its market position in the infrastructure sector, especially in Europe and the Middle East.
