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Flexocolor: Double Shine LED Lamp Kit investment
With the installation of two Shine LED Lamp Kits by Miraclon, Spanish prepress provider Flexocolor has switched to 100% LED plate exposure. The latest investment reinforces the company’s ambition to stay at the forefront with the latest technology: Flexocolor installed Spain’s first Flexcel NX Wide System in 2012 and was the first trade shop in the country to offer its customers increased productivity and reduced downtime with PureFlexo™ Printing from Miraclon in 2021.
Smurfit Westrock unveils new innovation for Bag-in-Box customers
Smurfit Westrock is proud to announce the launch of its latest pioneering innovation, the EasySplit Bag-in-Box® design which was specifically developed to meet the upcoming requirements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Applications open for Intergraf’s 2025 Young Talent Award
Intergraf is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Young Talent Award, an initiative designed to inspire and shape the future of the print industry. This year, the Award invites young talent to explore how print companies can effectively attract and engage younger generations to pursue careers in the print industry.
Voith delivers successful emergency support for Caesar Pac
Caesar Pac, an international company based in Kuwait, recently received critical emergency assistance from Voith within 24 hours. This collaboration shows the strength of the Voith sales and service teams and its commitment to support customers in times of urgent need. “We would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your efficient response to Caesar Pac’s emergency call. Your prompt action in dispatching a technical team for inspection and measurement, followed by a dedicated online meeting to redesign the roll cover, was exemplary,” says Hamdy Badawy, Production Manager at Caesar Pac International. An onsite troubleshooting session was conducted on short notice, and an in-depth audit and report about the findings was carried out.
4evergreen's updated guidance on improved collection and sorting introduces new insights for fibre-based packaging
4evergreen is proud to announce the publication of Version 3 of the Guidance on the Improved Collection and Sorting of Fibre-Based Packaging for Recycling. This significant update is the result of great work by their Workstream 3, that involved over 40 industry experts from across the entire fibre-based packaging value chain.
Heidelberg and Canon underscore close cooperation in sheetfed inkjet printing
Following the announcement of a global cooperation agreement in sheetfed inkjet printing between Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and Canon at drupa 2024, members of both companies’ top management met for the official contract signing in the new Home of Print at the Wiesloch-Walldorf site of Heidelberg. This event is confirmation of the collaboration between the two companies and their joint ambition. Heidelberg will sell the new Jetfire 50 B3 inkjet printing system with Prinect connection worldwide and incorporate it into an ecosystem for a hybrid production environment that also includes offset printing solutions. A B2 version – the Jetfire 75 – will also be added to the portfolio in the future.
Chandpur Enterprises starts up two Toscotec’s MG dryers in India
Indian paper manufacturer Chandpur Enterprises started up two highly technological TT SYD MG Steel Yankee Dryers for Machine Glazed paper supplied by Toscotec as a replacement of two local steel Yankee cylinders at their facility in Chandpur, Uttar Pradesh. After the rebuild, PM1 and PM2 resumed production of MG paper in the basis weight range from 35 to 70 gsm.
On the road: Södra deploys first electric truck to transport pulp from Värö
As part of its efforts to achieve its climate goal of net zero emissions of fossil greenhouse gases by 2040, Södra’s first electric truck is on the road. Part of a pilot project, the truck will be entirely dedicated to transporting fossil-free deliveries of pulp from Värö to port terminals in Gothenburg and Varberg. This month, some shipments of pulp from Värö will be delivered by electric truck as part of Södra's climate efforts to achieve net zero emissions of fossil greenhouse gases by 2040. This one truck is expected to save 48 tonnes of CO2 per year, compared with a diesel-powered truck.
BW Converting launches e-learning platform for enhanced customer training
BW Converting has launched an e-learning platform aimed at transforming customer training across its entire brand portfolio. Designed to provide flexibility and support operational efficiency, this online resource allows customers to access detailed machine overview courses, enhancing on-site training and enabling easier adaptation to workforce changes.
Schumacher Packaging achieves peak performance with Expertfold 110 from Bobst
Schumacher Packaging produces a wide range of corrugated and solid board packaging for customers all over the industry. The German company uses the e-commerce version of the Bobst Expertfold 110 folder-gluer to produce shipping packaging that covers market requirements across Europe.
SCA signs a new credit facility agreement of SEK 6 billion
Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ) has signed a new credit facility of SEK 6 billion. The new facility is a refinancing of the current undrawn credit facility of SEK 5 billion, which was signed in 2019. The credit facility is primarily a back-up facility that will remain undrawn and serve as a liquidity reserve for the company.
Mondi starts up new extrusion line at Štĕtí
Mondi has announced the start-up of its new extrusion line at Mondi Coating Šteti (Czech Republic), marking another milestone in the Group’s commitment to support customers in their transition to sustainable solutions. The extrusion line is part of a wider investment that includes a new production building with state-of-the-art machinery including coating and slitting capabilities. The investment expands the production of FunctionalBarrier Papers and other high quality coated papers, offering paper-based solutions with customised barrier properties.
