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Klopman commits to 100% renewable energy and further reduces emissions with new innovations
Klopman, a global player in the production of high-performance fabrics for workwear, protectivewear, and casual apparel, is proud to announce a major milestone in its commitment to sustainability. From today, 100% of the energy used in all Klopman production processes will be derived exclusively from hydroelectric sources. The company is carrying out LCA – Lyfecycle Assessments on all its fabrics and the introduction of this major implementation will bring a benefit between 6 and 8% in the products Carbon Footprint (depending on the fabric).
Hunkeler Innovationdays
From the white roll to the finished book
At the Hunkeler Innovationdays taking place in Lucerne, Müller Martini and Hunkeler will showcase a complex all-in-one system for softcover products from the printing press to the trimming robot with a downstream sorting line following the motto, “From the white roll to the finished book.” With the production of eight different books in the 3-up-rolls and 2-up-rolls process, the automated switching of book formats and cut-off lengths will be demonstrated live.
Packaging is the new brand statement
Mondi announced the results of its sixth annual eCommerce trend report “Sustainability and its impact on packaging and online shopping choices”. This comprehensive study examines trends, attitudes and expectations regarding eCommerce and the impact packaging has on the consumer experience. The report presents data from around 6,000 consumers across Czechia, France, Germany, Poland, Sweden and Türkiye, collected via an online survey in October and November 2024. The findings offer eCommerce brands valuable insights on meeting consumer needs, including country-specific results from each of the six markets. The survey was conducted by RetailX, who also co-authored the whitepaper.
BW Converting introduces the Winkler+Dünnebier (W+D) BB816+ mail inserter at HID
Under its Winkler+Dünnebier (W+D) brand, BW Converting announces the launch of the BB816+ high-performance mail inserter. This new addition to the 800 series platform of servo-driven, easier-to-operate mail inserters is built for direct mail, transactional mail and specialized applications such as vote by mail, offering the highest levels of integrity and adaptability for customized solutions.
Hunkeler Innovationdays
Enfocus brings latest automation innovations to Hunkeler Innovation days
Automation expert Enfocus is taking its print software solutions on the road once again as it returns to the Hunkeler Innovationdays event in Lucerne, Switzerland.When the biennial event returns to Messe Luzern on February 24-27, attendees who visit the Enfocus booth will have the chance to experience the power of Enfocus solutions – widely regarded as the gold standard of prepress software – for themselves. These solutions include the latest versions of PitStop, Switch, Griffin, Review, and Phoenix, all of which were updated at the end of 2024 with a host of new features, functionality, and integrations to boost productivity and profitability across the print workflow.
Valmet to retrofit automation at KSS Energia’s Verla 2 hydropower plant in Finland
Valmet will modernize the automation system at KSS Energia’s Verla 2 hydropower plant in Kouvola, Finland. The Valmet DNA Hydro Turbine Automation will replace an obsolete third-party system on the site. The new automation system plays a crucial role in improving the operational reliability of the hydropower plant. The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The delivery will be taken over by the customer in December 2025.
“The two new machines are increasing our production reliability”
In order to increase automation in both saddle stitching and perfect binding, Silber Druck, based in Lohfelden in the German state of Hesse, has invested in two new finishing systems from Muller Martini – a Primera Pro and an Alegro.
Toscotec continues penetration of US market with new TT SteelDryer start-up
Toscotec has recently completed a dryer section rebuild including more than 10 TT SteelDryer cylinders at an American paper producer that remains confidential. This group has placed numerous repeat orders relating to four different production bases in the USA. In North America, Toscotec has installed more than 70 TT SteelDryers to date.
Hunkeler Innovationdays
Solimar Systems joins key partners at Hunkeler Innovationdays
Solimar Systems, Inc., provider of workflow software solutions for print production and digital communications, announces their participation and support at Hunkeler Innovationdays (HID) in key partner stands: RISO and Screen. Solimar staff will demonstrate the benefits and use cases of their industrial PDF optimization solution: ReadyPDF® Prepress Server. This product optimizes fonts, images, objects, and colors and fixes most structural issues, creating PDFs that process more efficiently for printing on production cut-sheet devices, continuous feed presses, and for online ePresentment, with full document fidelity.
New CleanLine Extract360 fabric cleaning system from Voith maximizes dryer section cleanliness
With the CleanLine Extract360, full-line supplier Voith is launching a new, highly effective fabric cleaning system for the dryer section of paper machines. The innovative system is designed to overcome limitations of conventional dryer fabric cleaning, enabling excellent cleaning results, reliably removing wastewater, and extending fabric life by reducing cleaning pressure. By keeping the fabric, the cleaning system itself and the entire dryer section cleaner, the technology makes a significant contribution to the runability of the machine and reduces the risk of paper defects.
Securikett brings flexo platemaking in-house with Flexcel NX Ultra Solution
Securikett, a provider of product and brand protection solutions, has invested in a Flexcel NX Wide 3548 System with a Flexcel NX Ultra 35 Processor to bring flexo platemaking in-house. The family-owned company, based in Münchendorf near Vienna, Austria, develops and produces security labels and seals for protecting products and packaging against tampering and counterfeiting.
Södra delivers CLT to Gothenburg Grand Central
The construction of Gothenburg Grand Central has started, a new station building in a completely new district. Together with Hybridge, Södra is delivering 9,100 square meters of cross-laminated timber (CLT) for the building's frame. Gothenburg's new station building is a project with a clear focus on sustainability and a minimized climate footprint. The majority of the building's structure is made of wood, which is combined with recycled bricks, climate-improved concrete, and recycled steel.
