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Packaging machinery market records turnover in excess of €9 billion
The automatic packaging and wrapping machinery market continues to flourish, increasing exponentially year after year and recording a total turnover of €9.229 billion during 2023, which marks an 8% rise against the previous year. After 2021 and 2022, this is the third record in a row. A significant achievement, with 78.7% of the revenues coming from international markets (for a total of €7.262 billion), and 21.3% nationally (amounting to €1.967 billion).
Toscotec to supply complete Yankee Hoods upgrade to Renova in Portugal
Portuguese tissue producer Renova selected Toscotec for the complete rebuild of PM6’s Yankee hoods and air system at their Torres Novas facility near Lisbon. The rebuild is planned for 2024. This is a repeat order for Toscotec who started its cooperation with Renova in 2007 with the replacement of their PM5’s cast iron Yankee with a TT SYD Steel Yankee Dryer.
SDV Medien+Service chooses Kodak Prosper Ultra 520
Kodak is excited to announce the first European sale of the Kodak Prosper Ultra 520 Press. SDV Group, headquartered in Dresden, Germany, has chosen Kodak's inkjet web press to start a new era of digital printing in their business segment. SDV is a 1-to-1 marketing and omnichannel marketing provider that produces and delivers more than 250 million personalized and individualized direct mail pieces per year.
Doug Neal to lead Barry-Wehmiller continuous improvement initiatives
Barry-Wehmiller is excited to announce a new role that will bring transformative change to the organization. Doug Neal has been appointed Vice President of Continuous Improvement and will lead the efforts to reboot the organization's dedication to operational excellence. Neal brings over three decades of experience in operations and continuous improvement across diverse industries, spanning from healthcare to manufacturing, making him a pivotal addition to the leadership team.
Andritz to supply waste-to-energy line to La Réunion
International technology group Andritz has received an order from the French energy company Albioma to supply a waste-to-energy line for its Bois-Rouge power plant on the island of La Réunion. The new boiler line will have the capacity to treat 70,000 tons of high calorific waste per year. It will convert solid recovered fuel from household waste into energy, thus supporting the island's efforts to end landfilling and increase energy autonomy.
Color-Logic certifies PrintFactory Workflow RIP EcoSystem
Color-Logic has certified the popular PrintFactory Workflow RIP EcoSystem now available from a number of OEMs and dealers. Commenting on the certification, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves said: “Print embellishment is a top-of-mind subject for wide format printers when it comes to printing with white ink on metallic stocks in today's market, and the PrintFactory Workflow RIP EcoSystem, combined with Color-Logic, produces embellishments which will open up new markets and applications for printers seeking opportunities in labels, signage, and point-of-purchase packaging for many markets, including healthcare, craft beer and wine, luxury brands, and events.”
Clicheria DP Studio invests in XSYS ThermoFlexX Catena-E 80
Clicheria DP Studio has upgraded its flexo platemaking capabilities with a ThermoFlexX Catena-E 80 high performance exposure frame from XSYS. Installed to deliver best-in-class quality to its customers, the new equipment has exceeded the expectations of the Brazilian prepress company.
Bellmer signs Metal Service acquisition agreement and strengthens local presence in Brazil
German company Bellmer has signed an agreement to acquire Metal Service, a specialist in stock preparation solutions and paper machines based in Rio do Sul, Santa Catarina. The acquisition will strengthen Bellmer's supply of technology and service presence in Brazil. The acquisition of Metal Service is strongly linked to Bellmer's strategy of providing cutting-edge technologies, services and automation to the pulp and paper industries.
Adami Group commissions Voith to build a complete OCC BlueLine stock preparation plant with 4.0 technology
The Adami Group has commissioned full-line supplier Voith to build a complete OCC BlueLine stock preparation plant with 4.0 technology for its factory in Santa Catarina, Brazil. The project includes a comprehensive Process Line Package (PLP), the supply and installation of all main components and detailed engineering. Commissioning is scheduled for October 2025.
Moquin Press sets new world record* with Speedmaster XL 106 21k from Heidelberg
Moquin Press, West Coast label and packaging provider and customer of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), set a new world record producing 452,755 net sellable sheets (455,709 gross sheets) on its Speedmaster XL 106 in only 24 hours. With speeds up to 21,000 sheets per hour, Moquin’s seven-color press with inline coating, installed at its Belmont facility, is the first in the world from Heidelberg specially designed for label production.
Toscotec to supply Steel Yankee Dryer for tobacco at Tae-A Industry in South Korea
Korean tobacco manufacturer Tae-A Industry Corporation has purchased a TT SYD MG Steel Yankee Dryer from Toscotec to replace their cast iron dryer on PM1 at their Daejeon mill in the Republic of Korea. The project is planned for start-up in 2025. Compared with the existing cast iron dryer, the new TT SYD MG will increase the machine’s production capacity and energy efficiency, as well as guarantee higher operational safety.
TurboJetter headbox succesfully in operation at Asia Paper Shiwa in Korea
A Bellmer TurboJetter headbox has been successfully started up at Asia Paper Shiwa PM1 in Korea. The delivery was based on repeat order after a successful start-up of a similar headbox two years ago. The 5,95 m wide 4-ply-liner board machine is originally of Valmet supply. The max. speed of the machine is 870 m/min and annual production can reach 280,000 tons. The mill is located in greater capital region of Seoul.
