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Toscotec starts up energy saving upgrade at AB Grigeo Group in Lithuania
Toscotec has started up a high efficiency TT SteamBooster steam generation system at one of the AB Grigeo Group’s mill UAB Grigeo Tissue in Grigiskes, Lithuania. The new TT SteamBooster was implemented into the hood and steam systems of their PM6, a Toscotec-supplied Ahead tissue line that came online in 2015.
Shifting Gears: Solenis to Transition Fleet Vehicles to Hybrids and EVs
Solenis, global producer of specialty chemicals, is beginning a transition of its commercial fleet to hybrid and fully electric vehicles (EVs). Starting in Europe and North America, the changeover supports the company’s goals for operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Tailor-made UV curing for converting applications
At the ICE Europe exhibition, UV specialist Hönle will present a selection from its extensive portfolio of UV and LED-UV curing devices designed for converting applications. The product range is complemented by hybrid LED/UV systems, IR hot air modules, and UV/LED-UV measurement technology, including the brand-new UV Scan MACS.
MasterJet 4Tec: New Voith headbox ensures highest paper quality
Voith's fourth-generation MasterJet headbox technology, the MasterJet 4Tec, is now available and has already impressed the first customers with its positive effects on operating efficiency and paper quality. The innovations result in improved jet quality and thus flawless, streak-free sheet formation, as well as a reduction in energy consumption. The measures to further improve cleanliness and the resulting increase in machine efficiency have also proven to be very convincing.
Redefining paper strength
Mondi has collaborated with Dobis to increase efficiency in the production and reduce paper grammages of their paper shopping bags for the fashion, fast food and retail industries. Dobis, a Polish converter specialising in the production of paper bags, has long been known for its focus on production efficiency and modernised operations.
Burnishine announces new flexo plate wipes
Burnishine Products, “one of the oldest and most respected brands” supplying consumable products and supplies to the printing and packaging industries, is pleased to announce a new line of flexo plate wipes for use in pressrooms around the world. Burnishine Flexo Plate Wipes are highly absorbent, and hold as much as ten times their weight in ink and cleaning fluid. Made of gentle, nonscratch material, Burnishine Flexo Plate Wipes will not damage photopolymer plates, rubber flexo plates, or equipment.
EUBP reveals the results of the 2024 Market Data Report
European Bioplastics presented its 2024 edition of the market development update during the EBC24 taking place in Berlin, Germany. The report confirms the continuous growth of the global production capacities of bioplastics.
Hunkeler Innovationdays
Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025: Connect
Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 will take place from February 24 to 27 at the exhibition center in Lucerne, Switzerland. This time, the international print industry event will be held under the slogan ‘Connect’ and has grown in size. More than 100 exhibitors will once again use the event to present innovative new products and premieres – along with continuous printing, sheet-fed printing and finishing are also becoming increasingly important.
Future plan for the Wiesloch-Walldorf site to strengthen competitiveness
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg), together with the Works Council and IG Metall, has adopted a plan for the future to strengthen the competitiveness of the Wiesloch-Walldorf site. This plan will reduce personnel costs by more than € 100 million over the next three financial years through various measures and thus not only increase cost efficiency, but also make investments possible. The agreement applies with immediate effect until December 31, 2028 and also includes a site guarantee for 3,500 employees as well as investments in the site.
Highest-performing glass non-woven production line starts up at Owens Corning's Fort Smith plant
Owens Corning has signed the takeover document for its new Fort Smith glass non-woven production line. This means the world's highest-performing non-woven line is now in production. The machine includes the most extensive layout Voith has ever created for a glass non-woven production line. The scope of delivery includes the forming, binding and drying sections.
EMVA lifts EMVA 1288 Standard to ISO Level
Based on the positive and ongoing evolution towards more and more matured applications of vision technologies, in specific cameras and image sensors, the EMVA Board of Directors, representing the association’s members, has decided to lift the EMVA 1288 Standard up to an international standardization level. Consequently in 2023 the EMVA proposed the EMVA 1288 Standard to become an ISO Standard. In October 2024 the item proposal got accepted by the ISO Technical Committee 42 ‘Photography’ and the specific working group WG 28 has been founded and initiated its work. International experts are invited to bring in their expertise by joining the ISO-TC42-WG28.
Andritz receives engineering order for landmark textile recycling plant from Circ®
International technology group Andritz has received an engineering order from US textile recycling innovator Circ in anticipation of its first large-scale textile recycling plant. The plant will be the first to recover cotton and polyester from blended textile waste.
