INNOVATION

Innovation - packaging systems

Schubert showcased new services for sustainable packaging at interpack

Sustainable packaging begins long before automation kicks in: Automated packaging processes can only be efficient and cost-effective if the recycling package and the machine itself are perfectly matched to each other ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: packaging systems BRAND: Schubert

Innovation - Automation and Robotics

Digitalisation: transition presents opportunity

Natasha Avelange, Group XR Manager–Projects, at tna solutions, looks at the drivers behind digitalisation in food processing and packaging and the value manufacturers can expect to gain by embracing the change. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Automation and Robotics BRAND: tna

Innovation - Printing and labeling

Ebro Color installs Jet Press 720S with Fujifilm's new FS-1 ink

Early Jet Press investors, Ebro Color, become the first adopter of Fujifilm’s food-safe ink in Europe, as well as investing in the Jet Press 750S High Speed Model. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Printing and labeling BRAND: Fujifilm

Innovation - Printing and labeling

BOBST joins forces with tesa to provide complete solutions

A close cooperation agreement between BOBST and tesa, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, has been announced. The two companies are deepening their relationship to offer joint solutions for high quality flexographic printing and more cohesive support for their customers. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Printing and labeling BRAND: Bobst

Innovation - Printing and labeling

Smart labels to control the quality of fresh foodstuffs

The post-harvest life of fruit and vegetables is one of the most important aspects in the commercialization of these products, therefore, the control of the ripening speed is essential to maintain the quality attributes ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Printing and labeling BRAND: ITENE

Innovation - packaging systems

Catering for serial returners a top priority – Filtrona Tapes

Filtrona Tapes is reporting heightened demand for its total tape solutions from the envelope mailer and box-making industries as they seek to enhance their returnable packaging capabilities. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: packaging systems BRAND: Filtrona Tapes

Innovation - rigid containers

“Less is more” - Weight saving for plastic packaging

In the packaging industry, plastics are an irreplaceable material for protecting goods and foodstuffs and thus an important component in the value chain. The carbon footprint of this packaging is often significantly lower than that of other materials, and the recycling of used packaging is a given. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: rigid containers BRAND: Promix Solutions AG

Innovation - Printing and labeling

UPM Raflatac introduces new paper label solutions enhancing PET and HDPE recycling

UPM Raflatac is expanding its wash-off portfolio with new paper label materials that enhance the recycling of PET and HDPE. The label materials have received European certifications of recyclability from Institut cyclos-HTP for PET and HDPE packaging, and they are part of UPM Raflatac’s SmartCircle™ portfolio. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Printing and labeling BRAND: UPM Raflatac

Innovation - Printing and labeling

Fujifilm and Henkel collaborate to offer Jet Press FP790 customers production and sustainability benefits

Fujifilm and Henkel announce Partnership Agreement to deliver production benefits for customers of Fujifilm’s upcoming digital inkjet water-based Jet Press FP790 flexible packaging solution. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Printing and labeling BRAND: Fujifilm

Innovation - Printing and labeling

ArcLED interchangeable UV systems create a path to full LED for Optikett - A GEW customer case study

Optikett began business in 1989 and were one of the first printers in Germany to produce labels using offset printing, as flexographic machines were unable to produce the necessary quality that their customers demanded at that time. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Printing and labeling BRAND: GEW