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Toscotec delivers major rebuild for Sofidel
Toscotec is pleased to announce the successful start-up of the PM1 tissue line at Sofidel Roanne’s mill in France. This move follows a major rebuild of the tissue machine, a modernization project designed to meet one of the Sofidel's key objectives, energy savings. These efforts support the company’s long-term decarbonization and sustainability goals.
Diseños Metálicos Ferrum installs first combined Mimaki JFX200-2513EX and CFX-2513 solution in Iberia
Mimaki Europe announces that Diseños Metálicos Ferrum, based in Andalusia, Spain, has installed a Mimaki JFX200-2513EX UV flatbed printer and a CFX-2513 cutting table. The investment, supplied and supported by Digidelta Andalucía, Mimaki’s exclusive distributor in Iberia, marks the first combined installation of these two systems in the region. This milestone enables Diseños Metálicos Ferrum to expand its services, offering fully customised, high-quality solutions on rigid materials.
Cooperative organisations strengthen the Swedish economy
A new report from Svensk Kooperation shows that cooperative enterprises in Sweden have increased their turnover by 27 percent over the past decade and now account for around ten percent of GDP. Södra is one of the largest players, contributing to a resilient and sustainable forestry sector – where members have influence and share in the value created.
Valmet signs a two-year service agreement with FPC Tissue Spa to ensure optimal mill performance
Valmet has signed a two-year automation service agreement with FPC Tissue mill in Chile. The agreement aims to ensure optimal performance of process control and product quality on the mill’s tissue machine TM 1. The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the third quarter 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Heidelberg Customer Portal being used by over 3,000 print shops driving their digital transformation
In the printing industry, systems integration and process automation are becoming decisive competitive factors to an ever-greater extent. Three years after its launch, the cloud-based Customer Portal of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is increasingly becoming the digital control center for end-to-end production in print shops. A total of more than 7,000 individuals at over 3,000 printing companies worldwide are actively using the platform to make processes appreciably more efficient by digitalizing and automating them.
UPM Adhesive Materials and GeBE reach high-performance milestone
A recent long-term test conducted by GeBE Elektronik und Feinwerktechnik GmbH, a provider of thermal printing systems, using UPM Raflatac OptiCut™ RL54 linerless label material has reached an impressive milestone: two million cuts without the need for blade cleaning. This achievement highlights the exceptional processing properties of the OptiCut adhesive, which was specifically engineered to minimize residue and ensure smooth operation in high-speed linerless cutter systems.
PDO continues pioneering tradition with ECG implementation
Polish packaging printer Palucka Drukarnia Opakowan (PDO) is achieving remarkable cost savings and significant on-press performance improvements since implementing expanded color gamut (ECG) printing, which they credit largely to Flexcel NX plates and PureFlexo™ Printing from Miraclon.
Solimar Systems launches SOLscript Xpress
Solimar Systems, Inc., developer of Customer Communication Management and Delivery solutions, announced the release of SOLscript Xpress™ that enables organizations to print Xerox VIPP® (Variable Data Intelligent PostScript Printware) applications on printers with Fiery DFEs (digital front ends). This innovative solution eliminates technology silos in production print and mail environments, allowing businesses to leverage their existing VIPP investments while modernizing their printing infrastructure.
Genera starts up Andritz pulping and stock preparation systems for sustainable packaging production
Genera, a U.S. manufacturer of sustainable packaging, has successfully started up advanced non-wood pulping and stock preparation systems supplied by international technology group Andritz. Installation of these systems is part of Genera’s large-scale expansion of its manufacturing facility in Vonore, Tennessee, where locally grown grasses are transformed into packaging solutions.
Mondi customers experience high-performance kraft paper firsthand at new paper machine in Štětí mill
Mondi welcomed international customers and partners to celebrate the inauguration of its state-of-the-art paper machine at its Štetí mill in the Czech Republic. The new machine was successfully started up in December 2024 and meets the growing customer demand for paper-based flexible packaging, driven by eCommerce and an increasing focus on sustainability.
Toscotec: Proven electric energy solutions in New Delhi
Toscotec is set to showcase sustainable tissue solutions at Paperex 2025, the internationally renowned series of exhibitions and conferences focusing on paper, pulp, and allied industries. From December 3-6, Toscotec will be present at International Convention & Expo Centre (IICC) in New Delhi, India, with a dedicated booth M11 – together with Voith and BTG. Visitors can explore the latest technologies designed to accelerate decarbonization and efficiency in tissue production.
Vitrapack accelerates productivity and sustainability with new Bobst Expert CI flexo press
To keep pace with rising demand and customer expectations, Vitrapack has strengthened its capabilities with the addition of a Bobst Expert CI flexo press. The investment not only boosts capacity, but also enhances flexibility and sustainability, enabling the Belgian packaging producer to handle even shorter lead times, adapt to a wider range of job requirements, and maintain consistent print quality, while keeping waste levels low.
