Large format printers from swissQprint are designed for durability with minimum maintenance, thus keeping operating costs low and minimising the environmental footprint. How does the manufacturer achieve this standard? swissQprint’s chief of development gives the lowdown.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 16, 2024 – Sidel, a leading global provider of packaging solutions, is set to showcase its latest innovations at PACK EXPO International in Chicago from November 3rd to 6th.
Sidel will be located at booth S-2021, where attendees can explore the company's cutting-edge technologies and sustainable packaging solutions.
Presentation Highlights
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – STI Group, a leading provider of innovative packaging solutions, has introduced Duobreak, a groundbreaking design that optimizes pallet utilization and enhances the shelf-ready packaging (SRP) of bagged and pouched products.
Duobreak significantly reduces empty space within SRP, with a ratio now under 50%. This advancement directly addresses the upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requirements, showcasing STI Group's commitment to sustainable and efficient packaging solutions.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – STI Group, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, is celebrating another successful year at the POPAI UK & Ireland Awards. The company received five awards, including two for sustainability, demonstrating its commitment to creating innovative and impactful displays that also minimize environmental impact.
The winning displays include:
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.
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.
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.
Project Scope and Objectives
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.
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.
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.