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Name change and rebranding of Hönle Group
UV specialist Dr. Hönle AG unites its group of companies under one strong, future-focused brand: the subsidiaries as well as the parent company are renamed to Hoenle – Dr. Hönle AG will be Hoenle AG. This step reflects the strategic development of the group and brings clarity to their international activities.
Valmet and Helen sign long-term service agreement to support the operation of new wood-pellet-fired boiler at Salmisaari power plant
Valmet and Helen Oy have signed a comprehensive four-year service agreement to ensure long-term performance for the newly converted wood-pellet-fired K7 BFB-boiler in Helen’s Salmisaari power plant in Helsinki, Finland. The agreement was included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2025 and it is effective immediately. The value of the agreement will not be disclosed.
Color-Logic workflow integrates seamlessly with new Adobe PDF Print Engine 7
Color-Logic is pleased to announce that the newly released Adobe PDF Print Engine 7 adds new support for the Color-Logic workflow, particularly for printing with white ink or toner and CMYK on metallic stocks. This advancement enhances the ability of printers and designers to create stunning metallic effects with unmatched efficiency and precision.
FachPack
New process for the economical production of barrier-coated flexible paper packaging solutions
With regard to a functioning circular economy, flexible paper packaging as a substitute for plastics, also known as "paperization," is becoming increasingly important. Flexible paper packaging is predicted to grow by 4.5 percent annually until the end of the decade. An expert survey conducted by the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Heilbronn (DHBW) and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) confirms this trend.
Mondi’s paper-based CompressWrap sets new standards for Ekornes’ mattresses
Mondi is partnering with Ekornes, one of the Nordic region’s largest furniture producer, to introduce an innovative paper-based packaging solution for wrapping high-end mattresses, replacing the previous plastic solution.
Walki adds printing capacity to meet growing demand for future-proof flexible packaging
Walki Westpak has made sizable investments to meet the rising demand for recyclable flexible packaging. The company is expanding its production capacity by acquiring a new printing press and constructing a new post-processing hall.
Voith successfully rebuilds Stora Enso's PM 6 into the largest XcelLine board machine in Europe
Voith has successfully completed the PM 6 rebuild project for Stora Enso in the northern-most university city in Europe, Oulu in northern Finland. The modernized plant will now achieve an impressive annual capacity of 750,000 tons of high-quality folding boxboard and coated kraft back (CKB), at a wire width of 9,000 mm.
Nippon Paper Industries orders chemical recovery boiler from Andritz
Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. has selected international technology group Andritz to supply a new recovery boiler for its pulp mill in Ishinomaki, Japan. The scope of supply includes advanced automation and digitalization solutions for maximum use of the boiler’s potential. The value of the order will not be disclosed. It is included in Andritz’s order intake for the second quarter of 2025.
Feldmuehle successfully implements restructuring measures
Following intensive discussions with the works council, Feldmuehle has implemented the planned restructuring measures. Key elements of this reorganisation include adjustments to production capacities, changes to management and the shift system. The aim of these measures is to ensure better planning, greater reliability and punctuality for customers, suppliers and the company – without compromising on product quality.
Södra's new electric wood chip truck goes into operation
In 2024, Södra decided to invest in an electric, heavy-duty truck to be integrated into the company's logistics chain. The vehicle is now being put into operation within the production activities, and its use will be evaluated under real conditions over two years. This initiative will reduce the environmental footprint of wood chip transports and represents an important step on Södra's path towards climate neutrality.
MIAC
Testing solutions expertise: emtec at MIAC
The Leipzig-based company emtec Electronic GmbH can look back on 30 years of experience and is celebrating its anniversary together with customers, partners and friends at stand B41 at the MIAC Expo in Lucca, Italy.
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Hubergroup launches NC calculation service
As the packaging industry faces increasing pressure to comply with future recycling regulations, hubergroup Print Solutions introduces a nitrocellulose (NC) calculation service to support printers in determining the NC content in their packaging. Each hubergroup service technician is now equipped with an NC calculator, enabling an accurate assessment of the NC content in packaging constructions and checking their compliance with thresholds.
