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Feldmuehle GmbH filed for insolvency
Feldmuehle GmbH has been adversely and unforeseeably affected this current year due to the difficult situation in the energy markets, by unexpected increased energy costs and procurement prices for raw materials. During the current year, management has implemented extensive measures to increase operating profitability. Despite these efforts, the latently rising variable costs could not be offset by implemented price increases, partly due to the company's lower-than-expected revenues.
Mauser Packaging Solutions opens new recycling facility at BASF site in Tarragona, Spain
Mauser Packaging Solutions is pleased to announce the expansion of its reconditioning and recycling footprint in Spain with the opening of a new on-site facility at the BASF location in Tarragona, Spain. This investment strengthens the partnership between BASF and Mauser Packaging Solutions, shaping the packaging supply to achieve economic and ecological savings.
Legal merger of sites and realignment of Actega’s organizational structures in Germany
Actega, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry, has announced the legal merger of its three German operating companies, Actega DS GmbH, Actega Rhenania GmbH and Actega Terra GmbH, into its former parent company, Actega GmbH. The merger will result in Actega forming one powerful entity, with realigned organizational structures enabling increased cross-location cooperation in Germany.
Heidelberg integrates postpress solutions from C.P. Bourg and Tecnau into its ecosystem
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is extending its portfolio for industrial digital printing and integrating postpress solutions from C.P. Bourg and Tecnau into its Jetfire 50 ecosystem. Heidelberg has entered into corresponding agreements with both companies. The stitching and perfect binding systems from C.P. Bourg and dynamic perforating, creasing, punching and cutting systems from Tecnau complement the Stahlfolder Fireline, which Heidelberg unveiled at the beginning of the year. Thanks to this complementary portfolio, Jetfire 50 users can produce various products in inline and nearline processes with varying page counts and final formats.
Metamo announces “Digital G-O-D” art exhibition in Amsterdam
Metamo presents Digital G-O-D at Vrij Paleis from 20.06.25 to 29.06.25, a visionary fusion of art and printing technology explored through the works of 20 urban artists including ANTZ (SG), Collin van der Sluijs (NL), Frankey (NL), Humanoise (JP/SG), Mossy Giant (NL), and Zedz (NL), to name a few. This is the exhibition’s second edition after debuting in Singapore’s UltraSuperNew Gallery in 2020, maintaining the core value of collaborating with local communities to explore knowledge and connections. The exhibition is generously supported by printer innovators, Mimaki, and made possible through alignment and partnership with Chinny Bond (curatorial) and Mama Magnet (storytelling).
Omnicom drives adoption of Flexcel NX Technology in Greece
ICR Ioannou S.A. has become the first company in Greece to invest in a Flexcel NX System and PureFlexo™ Printing from Miraclon, responding to growing demand for Flexcel NX Plates from flexographic printers in the region. The company signed the deal at drupa 2024, on a visit to the show with Omnicom - Miraclon’s local partner in Greece – and the system was installed at the end of last year in ICR Ioannou S.A. production site outside Athens.
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.
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.
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.
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.
