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Ranpak announces three new automated packaging solutions to drive improved productivity
Ranpak, global player of sustainable paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, announced the introduction of three new products which bring automation and protective paper technology together into integrated solutions. Their comprehensive line of packaging solutions empowers packers to achieve greater productivity, quality, consistency, and sustainability, while also improving labor efficiency and ergonomics within packing operations.
SecureCert: G&D introduces new feature for mission-critical infrastructures
The German KVM manufacturer Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) presents SecureCert, a new security feature for its KVM-over-IP systems. This new feature meets the most stringent security requirements and enables use in mission-critical environments. SecureCert ensures adherence to the important security standards FIPS 140-3, Common Criteria and DoDIN APL, thus protecting data and IT infrastructures in particularly sensitive areas such as government institutions or other security-critical areas.
Tradition, evolution and union: Ucima unveils its new logo
The Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers' Association UCIMA has officially presented its new logo characterised by a letter U with a softer and more minimalist typeface. The logo was revealed during a gala event entitled “L'Anima del Packaging” (“The soul of packaging”) held at the Ducal Palace in Modena to celebrate the association's 40th anniversary.
Faller Packaging acquires the property of All4Labels in Gebesee
Faller Packaging has acquired the property owned by All4Labels in Gebesee, a town in the German state of Thuringia. Its purpose is to establish a new production site for folding cartons and leaflets. The company based its decision on strategic analyses and a growth strategy that anticipates positive developments in Europe’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sector.
Exports up in 1st half of 2024, incoming orders below previous year
The German food machinery and packaging machinery industry increased its exports by 4 percent in the first half of 2024. In 2023, exports rose by 9 percent to 9.9 billion euros - a new record. Whether this level will be reached in the current year depends heavily on the further development of incoming orders.
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).
