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ABB contracted for automation upgrade at DS Smith's paper mill in Lucca, Italy
DS Smith and ABB form a strategic partnership rooted in shared values and support of sustainability goals. As DS Smith's mill in Porcari, Lucca in Italy, embarks on an automation upgrade journey, ABB's expertise emerges as the catalyst for transformation. Together the two companies are helping shape the future of power and paper.
Switching it up with window graphics: PVC vs. cling vinyl
For some time now, wide-format static cling vinyl has been one of the go-to products for those companies producing short-term retail window graphics. Looking at the stand-out features and qualities of these materials, it is easy to see why. First and foremost, static cling vinyl is pretty easy to work with; when a graphic is delivered to a store, it can be applied by shop workers with relatively minimal fuss and certainly without the help of an experienced installer.
(by Peter Bourgeois, Territory Sales Manager for Northwest US at Drytac)
WAN-IFRA celebrates champions of the “International Color Quality Club” 2024-2026
WAN-IFRA’s International Color Quality Club (ICQC) announced 39 new members for 2024-2026, recognising their exceptional and consistent colour printing quality. This prestigious membership highlights the achievements of publications that have adhered to international printing standards over an extended period.
Training at Heidelberg supports orientation as a total solution provider for hybrid print production
Apprentices and dual students who start their careers at and with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) can expect a fascinating training program: digital, international, practical, with a view to the future! This is because Heidelberg is taking account of the increasing digitalization of job profiles in the graphic arts industry and is focusing on state-of-the-art standards, such as the use of digital learning management systems, end-to-end digital learning processes and, increasingly, artificial intelligence, when training qualified junior staff.
Procemex to supply web monitoring and inspection system to SCA Obbola, Sweden
Procemex, a new Andritz Group member has received an order from the Swedish paper mill SCA Obbola to supply a OnePlatform Web Monitoring & Inspection System for their PM2, the world’s largest high quality kraftliner machine. PM2, which started up in November 2022, is 9.6 m wide and has a design speed of 1,400 m/min and a production capacity of 725,000 t/y. The scope of supply also includes Automatic Target Control for the machine’s winder.
Bobst Expertfold, Accubraille and Handypack GT at Unit NV
A family business serving the European market for 25 years, Unit NV has seen remarkable growth in the last six years and has developed an enviable reputation in the pharmaceutical and phytopharmaceutical packaging sectors. With their headquarters in Kontich, Belgium they aim to enhance their production capacity and agility for incoming orders by investing in a Bobst Expertfold 50 folder-gluer with two notable in-line modules, Accubraille and Handypack GT semi-automatic collecting table.
Change in the management of GAW technologies GmbH
The worldwide active and tradition-rich industrial plant engineering and construction company, GAW technologies GmbH (based in Austria), announces a change in the management active since July 2024. After more than 21 years with the company, including eight years in management, Wolfgang Senner is leaving GAW because he is centering his life back to his native country Germany. Together with Nina Pildner-Steinburg in the lead and the entire staff, the generational change has been effectively managed in recent years and the company has been prepared for a stable future.
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Jowat SE at Fachpack 2024
Achieving truly sustainable packaging solutions demands the use of appropriate adhesives, and Jowat SE delivers with its innovative Green Adhesives product family. The company will showcase its latest offerings and provide expert consultations on these and other topics at this year’s Fachpack.
UPM Raflatac showcases new carbon action label portfolio at Labelexpo
UPM Raflatac, global supplier of sustainable self-adhesive paper and film products, is highlighting its Carbon Action plastic label portfolio at Labelexpo 2024. This product range represents a step towards reducing the carbon footprint across the packaging value chain.
Reinforcement for the knee: 3D bioprinting with the body's own cartilage cells
Sporting activities promote our health but can lead to injuries of the musculoskeletal system if not performed correctly. This often affects the cartilage in the joints. Untreated cartilage defects can lead to osteoarthritis at older age, for which there is currently no effective treatment. Personalized cartilage cell implants made by 3D printing should provide a remedy in future. Special printing inks containing the body's own cartilage cells are being developed for this purpose. The four-year project at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP and the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg BTU started in January 2024 and is being funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) with around 2 million euros.
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Mondi at Fachpack 2024
Mondi will have its portfolio of innovative and flexible packaging solutions on display at this year’s Fachpack. Mondi’s approach of designing packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design and fit-for-purpose allows the company to collaborate closely with customers across a variety of industries. Mondi maps out the individual path to sustainability for each customer, helping them find packaging solutions that protect their goods while meeting their sustainability goals.
Digital printing helps to deliver the ultimate unboxing experience
The global digital printing market is expected to reach $34.3bn in value by 20261 – growing at a CAGR of 6.7% and accounting for almost a quarter of the global value of the print and printed packaging market by 2032. A significant contributing factor to this growth is the rising consumer demand for personalisation and a preference for the convenience of online shopping2 – a trend that ecommerce platforms are keen to capitalise on.
