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Lecta supports the Asterix charity initiative with a cookbook for Les Restos du Cœur

Lecta has collaborated in the production of Astérix Les 40 banquets: à table avec de grands chefs gaulois! (“Asterix - The 40 Banquets: Dining with Great Gallic Chefs!"), a special publication created in association with the well-known Asterix comic book series to raise funds for the French charity Les Restos du Cœur.

OE-A elects new international Board of Directors

The members of the OE-A (Organic and Printed Electronics Association) appointed Dr. Alain Schumacher, IEE, as the new Chair of the Board of Directors at the end of January. Dr. Luke Pan, Brilliant Optoelectronic Technology is the new Vice Chair for Asia. Dr. Carsten L. Herzhoff, Lohmann, and Dr. Chloé Bois, ICI are elected as Vice Chair Europe and North America respectively.

Heinzel-Mondi-Sappi Research Award 2025

APV Graz and the Institute of Bioproducts and Paper Technology would like to remind you that until February 28th there is still the chance to submit a nomination for the Heinzel-Mondi-Sappi Research Award, which will be presented at the next Paper & Biorefinery Conference (4/5 June 2025) in Graz/Austria.

Workshop “Recyclability of paper & board based packaging”

PTS Papiertechnische Stiftung cordially invites to their workshop “Recyclability of paper & board based packaging” on March 11 and 12, 2025. This online workshop gives the opportunity to get a closer look at different main aspects of recycling and recovered paper. During the two-day course, the workshop covers the legislation and regulations for packaging waste and paper for recycling, the technical aspects of recycling including test methods and also the design to recycle packaging more effectively.

Mondi and Zwiesel Glas collaborate on premium packaging solutions

Mondi has collaborated with Zwiesel Glas, a Bavarian-based producer of high-quality crystal glassware, to develop bespoke packaging for its ‘Handmade’ collection. The range, known for its craftsmanship and fine design, required packaging that reflects the same standard of quality and precision.

Fighting product piracy!

Counterfeit medicines create a serious global problem that affects both patients and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Faller Packaging has taken up this challenge – and the company is developing innovative packaging solutions with the aim of ensuring that counterfeits can be detected quickly and reliably.

How Mimaki’s RasterLink7 is transforming print software

Today’s printing industry is full of innovative and advanced technologies. From high-speed printing capabilities to robotics to sustainable inks, it is an exciting time for the sector. However, for all its advancements, hardware cannot operate on its own. This is why having equally advanced software, such as Mimaki’s RasterLink7, is essential to the modern printing workflow.

(By Marc Verbeem, Supervisor Product Management, Mimaki Europe.)

Voith's rebuild measures secure energy savings and efficiency increases in the dry end for Papierfabrik Jass

In March 2024, Voith carried out extensive upgrades to the predryer section and the heat recovery of paper manufacturer Jass' PM 3 at its Fulda site. Since up to two-thirds of the energy consumed during paper production is required in the dryer section, Jass is achieving great savings potential and significantly increased machine availability at the site. The measures implemented during the month-long rebuild now show their effect: The company reports improved runability and energy savings in the dryer section of PM 3, which produces 280,000 tons of paper annually with basis weights of 120 to 140 g/m².

Sharpness, brilliance, and reliable performance

Hubergroup is thrilled to introduce its latest innovations: Cold Foil Silver and Cold Foil Gold adhesives, specially designed for Food Contact Material (FCM) applications. Tailored for packaging manufacturers in the confectionery, chocolate, tobacco, and hygiene sectors, these cutting-edge products meet the highest standards for visual quality, safety, and efficiency in print production.