Press Releases

Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today reported that Suzhou Advance Printing Co., Ltd, a label printer located in Suzhou China is the first label printing company in China to achieve Carbon Neutral status. The company was founded in 2001 and has now expanded to four locations: Suzhou (headquarter), Guangzhou, Tianjin and Urumqi. Zhao Feng, the company’s technology department general manager, shared its experiences at a recent techn

Wallpaper has been around for a few centuries. But during the past twenty years, it has undergone an exciting reinvention. Driven by the global hype of “everything can and will be customized”, so-called single-wall solutions have become an interior design must-have. Putting up, and removing, wallpaper can be quite an effort prompting consumers to seek professional help. This, of course, increases the cost of the final product: a decorated wall. Ahlstrom has overcome many

Morinaga America, Inc. (MAI), the official distributor of HI-CHEW™ and Chargel™, is dipping into a new confectionery category with the launch of HI-SOFT™, a rich and creamy salted caramel chew that provides consumers with a decadent snacking experience. New to the U.S. market, HI-SOFT™ has long been a favorite in Japan as caramels were one of Morinaga's first product introductions. Previewing at this year's Sweets & Snacks Expo, HI-SOFT™ is

Following on from the success of their inaugural presence at Labelexpo Mexico 2023, A B Graphic International (ABG) showcased its digital finishing capabilities at Dscoop, which took place at the Edge St. Louis World Expo, on 7-10 May. Two machines were on display at Dscoop - a beverage specification Digicon Series 3 and a Shrink Sleeve Seaming Machine (SR). The Digicon Series 3 is particularly popular in the beverage label market due to its added modules, notably the flatbed screen

Tex Year Group is a well-known manufacturer and brand of various adhesives and green materials with a head office and stock-listed in Taiwan. Recently, it established a new factory in Poland in a joint venture with Minima Technology, Taiwan's largest compostable tableware and food packaging manufacturer. It will be the 9th factory of Tex Year's worldwide deployment. The opening ceremony was held on May 15th with the attendance of many distinguished guests and speakers from t

Graham Packaging Company Inc. will host a conference call on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 9:00 AM EDT / 8:00 AM CDT / 13:00 UTC to review its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The call will include prepared remarks and a question and answer session. It will be open in a listen-only mode by telephone. Interested parties may listen to the teleconference by dialing 1-877-407-0784 (callers in the U.S.) at least ten minutes befor

 KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which investment funds managed by KKR will acquire Industrial Physics (or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of testing and measurement instruments, from Union Park Capital (“UPC”). KKR plans to support the Company in its continued growth organically and through add-on acquisitions. Financial terms were not disclosed. This press release features multim

tna solutions is offering visitors to interpack 2023 the chance to step off the event floor and into a virtual factory. tna’s Extended Reality (XR) technology enables remote commissioning, installation and maintenance of production lines, reducing carbon footprint and downtime. From 4 to 10 May 2023, this unique opportunity is open to anyone with an interest in experiencing how advanced technology will transform the way the industry approaches complete processing line integration.

Standlee, a premium forage and animal wellness company, announces an updated visual identity to their product packaging. The new modern design focuses on communicating nutritional wellness and product differentiation with timeless colors while highlighting the benefits of forage within an animal's diet. The new packaging is a commitment to visually sharing our company's mission to enrich the relationship between our consumers, the animals they care for, and the life they lov

At FESPA Global Print Expo 2023, which is taking place in Munich from 23 to 26 May, leading provider of sustainable woodfibre products Sappi will be showcasing an exclusive selection of its high-quality papers in Hall B1, Stand C45. Under the theme “Maximise the visual impact of your application”, the focus will be on sublimation papers, corrugated base papers and silicone base papers for a variety of self-adhesive applications.   •    Sublimatio

Item Products, Europe’s largest designer and producer of recycled plastic components for the packaging and point-of-sale industry, has recently supplied Britvic Soft Drinks with a carry handle solution for their Robinsons 1.75L twin bottle pack assigned to the wholesaler, Costco. Made from 100% recycled material, the handle is able to carry the twin bottle pack securely by the collar. Once at home with the consumer, the plastic handle can be simply added to the domestic waste

Award-winning label manufacturer, The Label Makers, has recently worked with The Spirit of Manchester Distillery to re-label their existing small-batch premium gin, Manchester Gin - Signature, for a sustainability trial.   The trial, which has been run in conjunction with Avery Dennison, uses digital technology to incorporate a variable data QR code to the rear label of each bottle produced. Each QR code is unique and will show the bottle’s full carbon footprint; on scann

Honeywell today announced that Sichuan Jinshang Environmental Protection Technology Co. (JSRE) will use Honeywell EcofiningTM technology to produce nearly 300,000 tons per year (approximately 6,000 barrels per day) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its newly planned facility in Suining, Sichuan Province, China. This project will promote the accelerated adoption of SAF, and, once completed, the facility is expected to be one of the largest SAF plants in China. Honeywell UOP will

CPHI & PMEC China will open in June (19-21st) at the Shanghai New International Expo Center as international audiences return in search of regional ingredient suppliers. In total, over 55,000 attendee visits are expected at an event that has returned to its pre-pandemic scale with over 200,000sqm of exhibition space. China opened-up to international visitors again in March  and is expected to see surging demand for domestic-international partnering. One of the primary reaso

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has received an honorable mention in the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) sustainability excellence awards. The awards are given to companies who demonstrate a commitment to and pursuit of sustainable package printing. Siegwerk entered its light block technology for consideration, as part of its commitment to providing a commercially viable printable-tunable light barrier