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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.
SCA to increase kraftliner prices by € 90 per tonne
SCA increases the prices on brown and white kraftliner in Europe by € 90 per tonne. The new price is valid from March 1, 2025.
Bobst boosts efficiency and productivity of the Expertcut 106 PER
Bobst customers can cut patching time by up to 15 minutes per job and reduce cardboard consumption after the global player in printing and converting equipment and services added two unique new features to its Expertcut 106 PER.
Toscotec to participate in PaperWeek 2025 in Canada
Toscotec will take part in PaperWeek 2025 organized by the Pulp and Paper Technical Association of Canada (PAPTAC) from 10th to 13th February in Montreal, Canada.
Andritz bast fiber line commissioned at Ekolution, Sweden
International technology group Andritz has recently commissioned a state-of-the art teXline bast fiber line at the new factory of Ekolution, a pioneer in sustainable building materials, in Malmö, Sweden. The line will expand Ekolution’s production capacity, producing environmentally friendly hemp fibers and nonwoven felts made from industrial hemp. The scope of supply included equipment for hemp decortication and refining, combined with a neXline airlay line for producing the felts.
DS Smith Kemsley’s service level agreement with Voith increases process performance, efficiency and availability
Voith’s service solutions for each machine segment of the production line offer papermakers direct access to the expertise of the international full-line supplier. At DS Smith’s Kemsley Mill in the UK, a service approach with regular inspections of all stock preparation equipment ensures optimal maintenance for resource-efficient production and high-quality stock. DS Smith has now confirmed its trust in Voith again by extending their service contract at Kemsley mill, UK, for the entire stock preparation of four production lines for a further three years.
Ranpak announces three new automated packaging solutions to drive improved productivity
Ranpak, global player of sustainable paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, announced the introduction of three new products which bring automation and protective paper technology together into integrated solutions. Their comprehensive line of packaging solutions empowers packers to achieve greater productivity, quality, consistency, and sustainability, while also improving labor efficiency and ergonomics within packing operations.
Design for Recycling: INGEDE Symposium Munich / Online
There is no doubt that there is enough paper for the upcoming election! But what will we make paper from in the long term? The INGEDE Symposium in February will address this question. Paper for recycling is still in short supply, the circulation of daily newspapers is falling, and with it the amount of raw material in the paper bins. There is now toilet paper made from cardboard or straw, but these raw materials are not suitable for high-quality recycled paper.
