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Heidelberg: Hybrid production and Prinect Touch Free

Analysis of the relevant press data has shown that around 65 percent of all commercial print jobs produced worldwide on a Speedmaster press from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) involve print runs of fewer than 2,000 sheets. However, some 90 percent of the print volume is produced on offset presses. Short or very short runs are produced digitally, while medium-sized and long runs are printed on offset presses. The two technologies therefore exist side by side and complement each other.

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Oppboga Bruk: Inauguration of new production line

Oppboga Bruk AB, producer of multiply paperboard for signs, displays and packaging, recently inaugurated its new KLM3 production line, which is the company’s largest investment in more than 50 years. The bespoke 50-metre-long machine weighing 110 tonnes was installed in just 5 weeks and was up and running at nearly full capacity 2 weeks after startup. Among the invitees that attended the inaugural celebration at Oppboga Bruk were company stakeholders, business representatives and local politicians, as well as employees and their families.

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ANDRITZ starts up complete pulp mill for Liansheng Pulp & Paper, China

International technology group ANDRITZ has successfully started up a large new pulp mill for Liansheng Pulp & Paper in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, China. ANDRITZ supplied the complete mill with state-of-the-art technologies for all major process islands.

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Going process free with Kodak

Changing market and customer requirements, trends in society, but also stricter regulatory requirements in most countries around the world mean that the pressure on printing businesses to be more sustainable continues to rise. Printers are therefore actively seeking ways to reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote eco-friendly practices throughout their operations.

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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.

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UPM Raflatac helps enhance packaging recyclability with new labels guide e-book

UPM Raflatac is pleased to announce the launch of its new Packaging Recyclability Guide, designed to help fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) stakeholders across the packaging value chain navigate the complexities of packaging design and recyclability. The new guide, which is available as a free e-book on the company’s website here or as a downloadable pdf here, offers practical information on the guidelines, definitions and criteria to help make informed label choices that will enhance recyclability.

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Global printing industry prepares to celebrate #PrintLife for the 10th Annual International Print Day on October 23, 2024

Printing professionals worldwide will declare their love of print by sharing ‘printspiration’ across their social media channels in celebration of International Print Day by using the hashtag #IPD24. This year’s theme is #PrintLife. #PrintLife represents our lives in print – what we do, where we do it, who we do it for – and why a print is a fun and rewarding career. #PrintLife also represents our emotional attachment to the tangible medium of print when it comes to celebrating important moments in our lives, creating keepsakes, and everything in between.

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Hubergroup: Innovative solutions at Eurasia Packaging Fair

Hubergroup, global player in printing inks, printing auxiliaries, and chemical solutions, will present its latest innovations and technologies at the Eurasia Packaging Fair 2024, held from October 23-26 in Istanbul. Celebrating its 29th edition, the Eurasia Packaging Fair is recognized as the largest and most comprehensive trade platform for the packaging industry in the Eurasia region.

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Valmet to supply an OptiConcept M board making line to Anhui Linping Circular Development, China

Valmet is to supply an OptiConcept M board making line with automation and services to Anhui Linping Circular Development in China. The new board line PM 8 will produce recycled liner grades. The start-up is scheduled for the end of 2025. The order is included in Valmet's orders received of the third quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed, but such a board making line is typically worth between EUR 40 million and EUR 60 million.

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Södra raises wood prices and launches new tool to increase security and transparency

Södra is taking action to strengthen conditions for family forestry and to develop its member offer. On 21 October, prices were raised for saw logs and small-diameter sawable ranges, and a new tool is being introduced to increase security for forest owners. Södra is also taking further steps to improve transparency in the wood market.

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Mondi to acquire Schumacher Packaging’s Western Europe assets

Mondi announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the German, Benelux and UK corrugated converting and solid board operations of Schumacher Packaging1 for an enterprise value of €634 million. This acquisition will expand Mondi’s corrugated footprint in Western Europe and add complementary fibre-based products, focused on eCommerce and FMCG, to enhance its existing customer offering.

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EUDR delay is an occasion to implement a solid framework against deforestation

The EU Commission proposed a postponement of the implementation of the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The pulp and paper sector welcomes the announcement which offers an occasion to develop a stronger framework to fight deforestation. The European Parliament and EU Council will still need to confirm the delayed phase-in.

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