Manufacturing & Industry

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 21, 2025 – Sidel has introduced CoboREEL™, a cobot-powered automated reel loading solution that sets a new benchmark in beverage packaging by offering the industry’s highest reel autonomy with a capacity of up to 18 reels. Developed to meet the rising global demand for PET-packaged beverages, CoboREEL addresses key industry challenges of efficiency, workforce optimization, and profitability.

Boosting Labelling Efficiency for a Growing Beverage Market

With global packaged water volumes forecasted to have risen by 3.5% and carbonated beverages by 2.2% by 2029, beverage producers are under increasing pressure to optimize production efficiency and cost management. Sidel’s CoboREEL directly responds to this demand by automating the repetitive reel loading process, enhancing accuracy and minimizing production downtime.

By leveraging integrated cobot technology, CoboREEL:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 21, 2025 – Sidel has announced the successful renewal of its Qualiopi certification for 2025, reaffirming its position as a leading provider of high-quality, customer-centric vocational training for the packaging industry worldwide. This milestone underscores Sidel’s long-term commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining the highest standards of safety, product quality, and line performance for its clients.

Renewed Certification Confirms Global Training Excellence

The Qualiopi certification — granted by accredited entities recognized by the French Government — confirms the quality, consistency, and impact of Sidel’s vocational training programs. Following a rigorous audit, the Sidel Training Centre was found to be fully compliant with all 32 indicators of the French national quality reference framework.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 21, 2025 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has announced the launch of SHIFT 2025, a new international summit designed to support the digital transformation of print shops worldwide. The two-day event, scheduled for September 16 and 17 in Heidelberg and Wiesloch-Walldorf, will bring together industry leaders, decision-makers, and digitalization experts to explore practical approaches to automation and hybrid workflow management in the printing industry.

Addressing the Critical Need for Automation

The printing industry continues to face mounting challenges related to shrinking print runs, a surge in small job volumes, and increasing staff shortages and labor costs. As a result, many print businesses are urgently seeking automation solutions to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 8, 2025 – Cardbox Packaging Group is reinforcing its commitment to high-efficiency, sustainable production by investing in advanced postpress equipment from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) and MK Masterwork. The Austrian-based manufacturer of sustainable cardboard packaging for food, cosmetics, and consumer goods is set to commission a Duopress 106 FCSB from MK Masterwork at its Wolfsberg site in early 2026.

The new hot foil stamping system complements the company’s three existing Mastermatrix 106 CSB die cutters and one Promatrix 106 CSB already in operation at the same location, all of which are supported by state-of-the-art logistics infrastructure. This strategic upgrade will increase production capacity and meet growing market demand for premium packaging applications.

Enhancing premium packaging performance

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 8, 2025 – At Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) and Gallus will jointly present a new generation of solutions that aim to redefine smart, connected printing—delivering critical performance and flexibility for label converters operating in a fast-changing market.

With demand surging for shorter runs, rapid turnarounds, and scalable digital production, converters face mounting pressures on profitability and responsiveness. In response, HEIDELBERG and Gallus are set to unveil two new machine solutions at Booth 3E23–3E29, expanding their already comprehensive portfolio across all market segments and application areas. These launches extend Gallus’ System to Compose concept and enhance converter agility across the production chain.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 2, 2025 – LINAK has introduced its LC3 IC electric lifting column, a pre-tested, ready-to-use solution engineered to simplify demanding lifting tasks in industrial automation projects. This launch provides machinery manufacturers with a proven, instantly deployable alternative to custom-built lifting mechanisms, helping reduce engineering complexity, shorten project timelines, and improve ROI.

A Turnkey Solution for Heavy Lifting Applications

The LINAK LC3 IC stands out as a plug-and-play system designed specifically for industrial environments where precise, reliable vertical movement is essential. Unlike bespoke lifting systems that require extensive development and validation, the LC3 IC arrives fully tested and optimized for immediate integration.

Key features of the LC3 IC include:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 1, 2025 – Ricoh has announced the launch of the new Pro™ C5400 series for color production printing, introducing systems that combine increased production speed with enhanced user-friendliness. Designed to meet the diverse needs of commercial print service providers and in-house print centers, the Pro C5400 series builds on the output speed and excellent paper handling of the previous Ricoh Pro™ C5310S/C5300S/Pro C5300SL models, delivering significant improvements in overall performance.

Expanded Production Capabilities for Evolving Demands

The Pro C5400 series offers a range of advanced features to help customers meet market demands for high-quality, short-run jobs:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 27, 2025 – Jakarta will become Southeast Asia’s leading hub for the woodworking, furniture manufacturing, and hardware sectors this September, as three major exhibitions—interzum jakarta, International Hardware Fair Indonesia, and IFMAC & WOODMAC—unite in a groundbreaking 3-in-1 format at JIExpo Kemayoran from September 24–27, 2025. This unique collaboration brings the entire furniture and woodworking industry value chain together under one roof, promising to accelerate cross-sector innovation, strengthen regional supply chains, and position Indonesia as a key player in the global manufacturing landscape.

A Strategic Platform for Cross-Sector Collaboration

For the first time in Southeast Asia, professionals can access the full spectrum of the furniture production and hardware industries with a single ticket. The event will integrate:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 27, 2025 – Ricoh Europe has unveiled its latest innovation in textile printing technology, the XTF D430, a compact, affordable, and versatile direct-to-film (DTF) system designed to empower small to medium Print Service Providers (PSPs) across EMEA with unprecedented application creativity, operational flexibility, and stable production quality.

The XTF D430 enables PSPs to deliver a broad range of customized textile products—from t-shirts and hoodies to hats and shoes—while keeping investment costs low and maintaining exceptional quality standards. This new solution continues Ricoh’s mission to transform digital textile printing, providing tools that meet the market’s demand for agile, on-demand production without compromising on durability or color accuracy.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 24, 2025 – Ricoh has announced that DATEV eG, one of Germany’s leading IT service providers, has invested in the Ricoh Pro™ VC40000 to boost productivity and set new standards in print production across its high-volume output operations.

With over one billion printed pages annually, DATEV operates a powerful Digital & Print Solution Center to support communication between businesses and their clients and employees. The addition of Ricoh’s high-speed inkjet system is expected to enhance throughput, reduce turnaround times, and drive efficiency in both standard and high-quality print applications.

Driving Performance Through Technology Integration