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Arbitration between Agfa-Gevaert and insolvency receiver of AgfaPhoto GmbH
An Arbitral Tribunal acting under the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Rules of Arbitration has rendered a final award in the last arbitration proceeding with a possible material impact between Agfa-Gevaert and the insolvency receiver of AgfaPhoto GmbH.
Print Matters conference 2025 concludes in Zurich
The latest edition of the Print Matters conference brought together an impressive gathering of more than 100 industry professionals from over 27 countries. Co-organised by Intergraf and NOPA, and with participation of the World Print & Communication Forum (WPCF), the event took place on June 13, 2025, in Zurich, Switzerland.
An increasingly important success factor – it’s all about the packaging for consumers
How will the point of sale change in the consumer goods business? What are the challenges associated with the demands of policy makers relating to sustainable packaging? What impact are digitalization and automation having on packaging printing? As part of the celebrations marking the 175th anniversary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), a large and prestigious panel of experts from international packaging companies, industry associations, and the commercial and technology sectors sought answers to these and similar questions in individual presentations and panel discussions. The “Packaging Tomorrow” symposium asked what the future holds for packaging printing.
Mondi launches re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced
Mondi is launching its re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced, a high-performance paper bag designed to protect humidity-sensitive goods, while significantly reducing plastic content. The innovative solution is designed to protect powdery products, offering excellent barrier performance against moisture and supporting recyclability.
Faller Packaging starts folding carton production in Horsens
In late summer 2025, Faller Packaging will start producing folding cartons at its new site in Horsens, Denmark. The company is thus implementing a project that was already announced in April 2023: the establishment of an additional production facility for the Nordics. The aim is to reliably meet the growing demand.
UPM Raflatac business area will be renamed UPM Adhesive Materials
UPM Raflatac business area and reporting segment will be renamed UPM Adhesive Materials as of June 12, 2025. The new reporting segment name will be in use from the Interim Report Q2 2025 onwards. The name change supports the business area's strategic direction to accelerate its growth beyond label materials into graphics solutions and specialty tapes. UPM Raflatac will remain a global product brand in the Label materials offering area.
European Rotogravure Association becomes Global Rotogravure Association
The European Rotogravure Association (ERA), a long-standing supporter and promoter of the gravure printing industry for nearly 70 years, proudly announces its rebranding as the Global Rotogravure Association (GRA), effective 2025.
Feldmuehle GmbH filed for insolvency
Feldmuehle GmbH has been adversely and unforeseeably affected this current year due to the difficult situation in the energy markets, by unexpected increased energy costs and procurement prices for raw materials. During the current year, management has implemented extensive measures to increase operating profitability. Despite these efforts, the latently rising variable costs could not be offset by implemented price increases, partly due to the company's lower-than-expected revenues.
Metamo announces “Digital G-O-D” art exhibition in Amsterdam
Metamo presents Digital G-O-D at Vrij Paleis from 20.06.25 to 29.06.25, a visionary fusion of art and printing technology explored through the works of 20 urban artists including ANTZ (SG), Collin van der Sluijs (NL), Frankey (NL), Humanoise (JP/SG), Mossy Giant (NL), and Zedz (NL), to name a few. This is the exhibition’s second edition after debuting in Singapore’s UltraSuperNew Gallery in 2020, maintaining the core value of collaborating with local communities to explore knowledge and connections. The exhibition is generously supported by printer innovators, Mimaki, and made possible through alignment and partnership with Chinny Bond (curatorial) and Mama Magnet (storytelling).
Mondi: Successful start up of new €400 million paper machine at Štětí
Mondi is pleased to announce that following the start-up of its state-of-the-art paper machine at its Štetí mill (Czech Republic) in December 2024, early production runs have demonstrated excellent results in terms of strength, runnability and consistent quality. The new machine enables Mondi to meet the rising demand for paper-based flexible packaging while strengthening the Group’s vertically integrated Paper Bags business. It also supports the optimisation of production efficiency across the Group’s entire kraft paper portfolio.
Lecta renews Ineris certification for its entire range of phenol-free Termax papers
Lecta reaffirms its commitment to innovation and sustainability by renewing the official “BPA Free - No Phenols Added” certification, guaranteeing the absence of Bisphenol A (BPA) and other phenolic compounds identified in the Ineris certification scheme, for its entire range of phenol- free Termax thermal papers.
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DuPont™ Artistri® digital inks at FESPA
DuPont is excited to join the FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 from May 6 - 9 in Berlin, Germany. The event is Europe’s leading showcase for specialty print and signage, providing an excellent opportunity to network with industry professionals, explore new business prospects, and discover the latest technologies.
