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Belgian automation expert Pragmeta rejoins Ghent Workgroup
The Ghent Workgroup (GWG) is pleased to announce that Pragmeta, the Belgian automation expert specializing in PDF, standardization, automation, and connectivity for print-oriented businesses, has rejoined the Ghent Workgroup. The GWG was founded with a strong focus on the immediate usability of the best practices and specifications it creates, and members such as Pragmeta are essential to that vision.
Overview of India paper and paperboard packaging industry
India’s paper and paperboard packaging industry is shifting toward value-added, specialized, and sustainable solutions—such as cup stock, pharma print, and high BF virgin kraft—enabled by automated manufacturing and quality control that meet international standards while controlling costs. Sustainability and recyclability are central, especially in food and beverage, where paper-based alternatives (e.g., paper tubes for dry goods and specialized dairy cartons) are displacing plastics.
PE film portfolio with AQ Inkjet Coating for maximum flexibility
With the introduction of the new PE film portfolio, Sihl presents a solution for print-on-demand printing on PE labels. By expanding the facestock portfolio to include PE base films with an aqueous (AQ) inkjet coating, Sihl offers maximum flexibility and opens up new, future-proof possibilities for the label industry.
Valmet delivers an automation system for CO₂ liquefaction plant supporting green transition in Finland
Valmet has received an order from Suomen Biovoima Oy to deliver a Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS) for a CO2 liquefaction plant at Auris Energia’s biogas plant in Mäntsälä, Finland. It will be the first CO2 liquefaction plant of its kind built in Finland with this technology.
Mondi enables Büromodel to cut operational packing costs by 20%
Mondi has collaborated with furniture manufacturer Büromodel to develop a tailor-made corrugated packaging solution for shipping acoustic office cabins across Europe and beyond, delivering significant gains in operational efficiency. Traditional wooden and plywood crates presented challenges in terms of health and safety risks and were becoming less preferred in key export markets such as Germany and the UK. Mondi worked closely with Büromodel to switch to a bespoke corrugated packaging solution that ensures safe transportation and improved product protection. The solution eliminates mould issues that had previously been experienced during sea freight transportation.
Hoenle extends UV Scan Macs Dose Measurement System with new LED strip
Hoenle, provider of industrial UV technology headquartered in Gilching near Munich, is expanding its UV Scan MACS dosimetry system with a new strip variant designed specifically for LED-UV systems: the macsStrips 950 LED. This gives users of LED-UV curing systems access, for the first time, to the same precise measurement technology already well established with UV Scan MACS for conventional mercury vapor lamps in the 20–700 mJ/cm2 dose range.
Minhan Paper places repeat order with Andritz for a new OCC line in Vietnam
Minhan Paper Joint Stock Company has placed an order with Andritz to supply a complete old corrugated containers (OCC) recycling line for its mill in Hung Yen province, Vietnam. This marks the company’s second OCC line from Andritz and supports Minhan Paper’s ongoing expansion in packaging paper production. Start-up is scheduled for the first half of 2027. The value of the order will not be disclosed. It is included in Andritz’s order intake for the second quarter of 2026.
Insights from Corrugated 2026: Why converters must act now to prepare for the next era of corrugated packaging
The corrugated board packaging sector is at a pivotal moment. Several major trends are converging simultaneously, forcing converters to make critical decisions about the future of their businesses. The market is becoming increasingly crowded, leading to tighter margins and more intense competition. At the same time, consumer expectations are evolving, prompting brand owners to seek new types of packaging solutions. Regulatory change is also gathering pace, with legislation such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) bringing mandatory sustainability targets into sharper focus. Meanwhile, the industry continues to face a shortage of skilled labor – a challenge that is set to intensify as a generation of experienced professionals approaches retirement.
Heidelberg expands lifecycle offering with the ChromaStar ink despensing system
Cost pressures combined with increasing process complexity and brand compliance are shaping the situation in print shops, with spot colors often becoming a growing bottleneck in the production process, particularly in packaging facilities. Limited availability, a lack of standardization, and the fact that production is often done manually lead to delays, limited flexibility, and a high degree of dependence on individual employees.
Negative earnings in the second quarter, clear action to strengthen competitiveness
Södra posted negative earnings for the second quarter of 2026. The quarter was characterised by weak market conditions and depressed demand that persisted throughout the period, as well as an ongoing imbalance between the raw materials market and the markets for Södra’s products.
Valmet delivers board making line and lifecycle support to Sun Paper in China
Sun Paper has selected Valmet to deliver a full board making line with automation and lifecycle support for their mill in Nanning, China. The customer’s target for the investment is to increase containerboard capacity and ensure reliable, energy- and resource-efficient operation of the board making line. The start-up is scheduled for fall of 2027. The order is included in Valmet's orders received for the second quarter of 2026. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Hasselblad brings Phocus Mobile to Android
Hasselblad is pleased to announce that Phocus Mobile V1.0.0 for Android is now available1 for the X2D II 100C, X2D 100C and 907X & CFV 100C. Long requested by the Hasselblad community, the Android release brings the Hasselblad mobile imaging workflow to a broader community of photographers. Phocus Mobile, the official companion app for Hasselblad medium format digital cameras, delivers the end-to-end Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution (HNCS) experience on mobile. It combines AI-powered noise reduction, a comprehensive editing toolkit, and streamlined photo preview and management into a complete mobile workflow. Android users can now review, edit, organise, and export images directly from their mobile device, allowing them to continue working wherever they are.
