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STI Group Achieves Platinum EcoVadis Rating for Sustainability Leadership

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – STI Group, a leading provider of packaging solutions, has been awarded a Platinum rating by EcoVadis for its outstanding sustainability performance. This prestigious accolade places STI Group among the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis globally.

Ricoh Study: German Companies Eager to Automate Processes, But Fear of Disruption Holds Them Back

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – A new study by Ricoh Europe reveals that while there is a strong desire among German businesses to implement process automation, concerns about potential disruptions to critical operations are hindering progress.

The study, conducted by Opinion Matters on behalf of Ricoh Europe, surveyed 1,000 employees and 300 decision-makers across Germany. It found that more than a third of employees (34%) lack access to process automation technologies despite expressing a keen interest in utilizing them.

16th Arab-German Health Forum to Focus on Bridging Cultures and Advancing Health

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – The 16th Arab-German Health Forum will take place on October 15, 2024, at the Adlon Kempinski in Berlin. The forum will bring together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and business leaders from Arab countries and Germany to discuss the latest developments in healthcare and promote cooperation between the two regions.

The theme of this year's forum is "Bridging Cultures, Advancing Health." The program will cover a wide range of topics, including:

9th Hydrogen Industry Day in Neuss to Focus on Solutions for Scaling Up Hydrogen

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – The 9th Hydrogen Industry Day will take place on November 12-13, 2024, at Gut Gnadental in Neuss, Germany, the headquarters of the Wasserstoff Hub Rheinland. The event will bring together high-ranking speakers to discuss the latest developments and solutions for scaling up hydrogen production and use.

The focus of this year's event is on solutions for the hydrogen ramp-up. The program will cover a wide range of topics, including:

Sidel and Twellium Join Forces to Build a State-of-the-Art Packaging Hub in Kumasi

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2024 – Sidel, a leading global provider of packaging solutions for beverage, food, home, and personal care products, has partnered with Twellium Industrial Company, West Africa's fastest-growing manufacturing company, to develop a new ultra-modern facility in Kumasi, Ghana. This greenfield project houses two complete PET packaging lines for still and carbonated beverages, marking a significant milestone in Twellium's expansion and commitment to innovation.

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One Year to K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Preparations in Full Swing for the World's No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2024 – The countdown has begun: precisely one year from now, K in Düsseldorf will open its doors for the global plastics and rubber industry from 8 to 15 October 2025.

Preparations for K 2025 in Düsseldorf are in full swing, and the exhibition space is already fully booked. Numerous proven and new specials hone in on the motto "The Power of Plastics! Green - Smart - Responsible". The exhibitor database will go live in January 2025.

VertiFarm 2024: A Deep Dive into the World of Vertical Farming and New Food Systems

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 6, 2024 – The 3rd VertiFarm show, taking place in Dortmund, Germany from October 8th to 10th, 2024, is set to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The event will focus on innovative technologies and new approaches to cultivation, with a particular emphasis on the burgeoning cannabis market.

Stahlfolder Customers Are Increasingly Opting for the New Perfect Grip Technology from HEIDELBERG

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 6, 2024 – Since April 2024, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has been equipping its Stahlfolder folding machines with the new Perfect Grip folding rollers ex works. The previous soft and hard PU rings, which HEIDELBERG offered on the market under the 'Extra Grip' brand, are now only used at the express request of customers and the number of requests is dropping ever lower. Until now, print shops and postpress companies have had to choose between soft PU and hard PU when investing in a folding machine or replacing folding rollers.

HEIDELBERG and Solenis Announce Collaboration in the Growing Paper Packaging Segment

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 6, 2024 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), a leading technology provider for the printing industry, and Solenis, a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, are announcing a collaboration in the field of paper packaging at Fachpack 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany. The aim of the agreement is to develop a cost-effective method for integrating barrier coatings for fiber-based packaging directly into the existing web-fed flexographic printing process with the HEIDELBERG Boardmaster.

Gallus and HEIDELBERG Announce New Matting Process for Digital Inkjet Printing

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 6, 2024 – Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), is about to transform narrow web printing with its latest research breakthrough: Gallus MatteJet technology. The innovation, which will be unveiled at Labelexpo Americas 2024, represents a significant advancement in inkjet printing. It enables a high-quality matte finish that was previously unattainable in digital inkjet printing, opening up the wine label market to the possibilities of inkjet technology for the first time.