International technology group Andritz has acquired LDX Solutions, a provider of emission reduction technologies and related services in the North American industrial market, with annual revenues of about $100 million. This acquisition further strengthens Andritz’s offering of environmental technologies and its presence in the growing North American market.
James Cropper has scooped the Packaging Redesign Award at this year’s Paris Packaging Week for its collaboration with Bruichladdich distillery. Announced at the awards ceremony on 29th January, 2025, the B Corp distillery’s Luxury Re/Defined range was recognised for demonstrating that premium spirits can be both sustainable and aesthetically beautiful.
Since its founding in 1910, Suttle-Straus’ goal has been to develop long term partnerships with its clients. The company listens to clients, ensuring it provides solutions that help them win in the marketplace. Suttle-Straus has a strong presence in Wisconsin, serving most of the major employers in the region, along with a diverse customer base nationwide. The company’s growth objectives are focused not only on printing, but also around value add services, such as creative design, data services, and variable composition programming. “We try to have a real stickiness with our customer base. Most of them use all our products and services, but direct mail and wide format printing are two of our biggest sellers,” said Brett Keene, Chief Operating Officer at Suttle-Straus.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.)
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.
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.