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Södra faces challenging quarter with a strong focus on profitability and competitiveness
Södra posted a negative result for the second quarter of 2025. The result was strongly impacted by the current uncertain external environment combined with rapid currency fluctuations and continued high raw material prices.
ZELLCHEMING
ZELLCHEMING Association – New board elected
From July 1 to 3, 2025, the Annual General Meeting of the ZELLCHEMING Association took place at the RheinMain CongressCenter (RMCC) in Wiesbaden, coinciding with the ZELLCHEMING-Expo. At the General Meeting on July 2, 2025, Dr.-Ing. Frank P. Meltzer of Mercer Pulp Sales GmbH was elected as the new Chairman of the ZELLCHEMING Association. He succeeds Prof. Dr. Helga Zollner-Croll of the Munich University of Applied Sciences on a rotating basis. Dr.-Ing. Tiemo Arndt of Reflex GmbH & Co. KG was elected as Deputy Chairman. Carsten Melchert was confirmed as Treasurer.
Labelexpo
Press technology at Labelexpo Europe 2025
Wider flexo presses, new offset and hybrid inkjet-flexo configurations will make Labelexpo Europe 2025 a standout event for press technology.
A report by Andy Thomas-Emans.
Tomex installs Bobst Digital Master 340 All-in-One label press
The Digital Master 340 modular platform is set to elevate the Polish printing company’s capabilities with ready-to-ship labels in a single pass. The highly automated press will maximize profitability across applications and run lengths, from short to long print runs, with the highest quality.
Mutoh EMEA introduces DS4 ProFlex Sublimation Ink
Mutoh Europe nv, EMEA division of Mutoh Industries Co. Ltd., Japan, announces the release of DS4 ProFlex, a newly developed dye sublimation ink designed to deliver consistent, high-quality production printing results on a wide range of polyester-materials. Created to work with Mutoh’s latest generation of water-based sublimation printers—including the XpertJet 1341WR-P, 1642WR-P, and the future 1682SR DS Pro (Summer 2025)— the DS4 ProFlex ink offers better colour control, reliable printing, and smoother workflows.
Fiery delivers touchless color control with next-generation ColorGuard
Fiery, LLC, developer of digital front ends (DFEs) and workflow software, announced that the latest update of Fiery® ColorGuard™ delivers completely hands-free color control through a comprehensive set of touchless automation features. This major advancement in color automation for digital printing takes the complexity out of color control to let you focus on performance, growth, and maximizing your return-on-investment.
New Prevo solution from Voith enables upgrade for fast and safe transfer even in confined spaces
With more than 1,000 installations worldwide on new and existing paper machines, Voith's Prevo solutions are the proven choice for efficient and safe tail threading within the paper machine. Voith has now launched a new, compact Prevo retrofit solution for the press section that addresses the limited installation space on some existing machines. Papermakers with smaller lines can now benefit from the tail threading solution that eliminates the need for manual intervention and thus makes the entire process safer, more reliable and more efficient.
Sun Automation Group: New maintenance program for corrugated packaging manufacturers
Sun Automation Group® announces the launch of Perform+, a new Quarterly Preventative Maintenance (QPM) program designed to help box plants optimize machine performance, reduce costly downtime, and extend equipment life - maximizing return on investment. The program includes quarterly on-site visits by Sun’s expert technicians, each featuring a comprehensive inspection, targeted repairs, proactive replacement of high-wear parts, and hands-on operator training. The goal: keep machines consistently operating at peak performance and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards.
Spanish packaging printers invest in cutting-edge technology from Heidelberg
For Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), packaging printing is an important part of its growth strategy. As a full-range supplier and system integrator, the company aims to tap further market potential. Numerous recent investments by packaging customers in the Spanish market in cutting-edge technology from Heidelberg underline the correct approach of this strategy.
Resilience and quality connections define Chemspec Europe 2025
The 38th International Exhibition for Fine and Speciality Chemicals has delivered a resounding success, proving that this industry thrives under pressure. Following a dynamic two-day run at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, the event generated significant impact at a pivotal moment for the global chemicals industry. A total of 424 key suppliers from 23 countries showcased their chemical substances, bespoke solutions and manufacturing services to an exceptionally engaged trade audience, bringing together around 7,000 industry professionals in productive networking and business discussions.
Hubergroup launches water-based inks and varnishes for direct food contact
Modern packaging is more than just protection – it is a canvas for creative expression. With the modular Hydro-X Contact system, hubergroup Print Solutions introduces a new generation of water-based inks and overprint varnishes that unlock exceptional creative freedom. Designers and brands gain more space for visual storytelling and eye-catching graphics on recycling-friendly mono-material packaging – now even on the inside of food packaging.
Smithers forecasts extra growth in $132.8 billion folding carton packaging market
Global consumption of cartonboard will reach 56.3 million tonnes in 2025, valued at $58.9 billion, according to new research from Smithers, the global authority on packaging markets. This will be converted into 52.4 million tonnes of packaging, with a value of $132.8 billion. The new market report – The Future of Folding Cartons to 2030 – shows that demand will push global consumption of folding cartons to 63.1 million tonnes in 2030, with value increasing to $159.6 billion at constant pricing.
