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Faller Packaging acquires Paperpack in Greece
With the acquisition of Greek packaging specialist Paperpack, Faller Packaging continues its strategic expansion across Europe. Both companies specialise in innovative packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries and are united by a strong commitment to quality, customer focus and long-term partnerships.
Cardbox Packaging boosts efficiency in postpress with Heidelberg
Within the growing packaging market, the finishing sector is playing an increasingly important role. It is precisely here that significant efficiency gains can still be realized to improve profitability. To achieve this, packaging printers need a higher degree of automation, greater productivity, and more transparency in individual processes in order to further optimize production. As an end-to-end system integrator, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) works with partners to develop integrated solutions for the entire value chain in packaging production, from design through to shipping.
Mondi partners with Fixit Gruppe to deliver standardised paper bag portfolio
Mondi has collaborated with Fixit Gruppe to create a unified European-wide paper bag portfolio for more than 100 building material products. The project marks a further step in the long-standing partnership between the two companies, supporting a more harmonised packaging approach across Europe while maintaining consistent packaging quality and reliable performance across a broad product range. The streamlined portfolio optimises material usage, improves design to support recycling and aligns with Fixit Gruppe’s sustainability strategy by helping to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 135 tonnes of CO2 compared to the previous year.
Innovative measurement solutions at CIPTE 2026 showcased by emtec Electronic
Taking place from September 16 to 18 at the Wuhan International Expo Center, the China International Paper Technology Exhibition and Conference sets focus on the most recent developments in forestry, pulp and paper, printing and packaging. As returning participant, emtec Electronic brings along its innovative measurement solutions for the pulp and paper industry at booth no. 2B962.
Scodix and Shutterfly Expand Strategic Partnership with Four New Scodix Ultra 2500 SHD Presses
Scodix announced that Shutterfly, a worldwide web-to-print provider of personalized products and custom gifts, has made a significant investment in four new Scodix Ultra 2500 SHD presses, expected to be accompanied by a five-year agreement for Scodix consumables and service. The new presses will be installed over the coming months to support Shutterfly's 2026 peak production season.
PPWR marks a new chapter for circular packaging in Europe
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is the first EU-wide packaging governance that strengthens circularity within Europe and promotes the use of renewable resources grown across Europe, making the EU more resilient to energy crises and external influences, while enhancing the EU’s competitiveness. It is also the first major attempt to make packaging more sustainable.
(By Horst Bittermann, Director General of Pro Carton.)
MM Board & Paper expands renewable portfolio
MM Board & Paper has expanded its portfolio of machine-finished kraft papers with the launch of MM Polar® Plus. The new innovation delivers on customer demands for high-performance, renewable options for single-use bags, fast food packaging, food contact materials, and more.
BW Converting expands W+D 449 e-commerce system with new five-inch gusset capability
BW Converting announces expanded capabilities for its W+D 449 E-Commerce Paper Mailer Machine, including a new optional five-inch gusset designed to give manufacturers greater flexibility in producing paper mailing bags for a broader range of e-commerce applications.
LOUPE
From briefing to finished product: Loupe Americas 2026
Attendees to Loupe Americas 2026 (formerly Labelexpo Americas) will be able to experience a live production of sustainable labels from inception to finish, thanks to a collaboration engaging some of the labels and package printing industry’s leading companies: Avery Dennison, CarbonQuota, Cerm, Esko, Grafisk Maskinfabrik (GM), Kurz, Scribos and Flint Group Digital Xeikon.
SCA to increase Kraftliner prices by €100 per tonne
SCA will increase prices for all Kraftliner grades in Europe by €100 per tonne. The new prices will apply from September 1, 2026.
Mondi unveils award-winning packaging concept
Mondi has developed an award-winning packaging concept that combines a corrugated outer box with a recyclable, laser-marked flexible packaging. Designed for eCommerce and bag-in-box applications, the concept can be applied across a range of flexible packaging formats and demonstrates how innovative packaging design can support circularity and improve supply chain efficiency. The concept uses laser marking technology to apply artwork directly onto the flexible packaging during converting, eliminating the need for conventional decorative printing and associated printing plates. This enables personalisation, fast artwork updates and greater design flexibility, allowing customers to respond more quickly to market trends and changing consumer preferences.
Color-Logic Appoints Ricoh Europe as Official Dealer for Visualis3R
Color-Logic, the exclusive global distributor for Visualis3R, is proud to announce the appointment of Ricoh Europe as an official dealer for Visualis3R software. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Ricoh C7500 series and predecessor models, enabling users across EMEA territories to maximize the full potential of Ricoh specialty toners—including silver, white, gold, clear, neon pink, neon yellow, and invisible toners.
