Press Releases

The exorbitant price increase of electricity and raw materials that reduce business margins to a minimum, as well as new and restrictive European laws to reduce energy consumption, are some of the concerns that currently affect most companies, both those located in Europe and worldwide. Comexi is not oblivious to these challenges. To benefit its customers, the company consciously offers solutions that reduce the energy consumption of flexographic press by up to 40%. Some of these an

In between manufacturing world-class finishing machines, A B Graphic (ABG) International has been busy elsewhere, this time on Bridlington seafront where they won their home town’s super soapbox challenge in a cart designed and built by the firm’s apprentices. Held on a blue sky day on 2 October, the event, which drew crowds of around 20,000 spectators, involved twenty corporate teams racing their soapbox carts against each other down a specially prepared section of the

With over 60 years of experience in the sector, Comexi offers the market a high level of technological innovations as well as a specialized and localized technical service. The company has become one of the world’s leading manufacturers of flexographic presses with central drums for short, medium and long runs, which adapt to the market’s most demanding requirements. At the K 2022 event, with the objective of offering customers the latest technology, Comexi will present

Continuing on its mission to deliver more sustainable product innovations, ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced the certification of their ProActive Compostable® CPM-2000, a high-barrier paper-based laminate for dry foods. Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certified that CPM-2000 complies with the specifications established by the American Society of Testing and Materials Standards ASTM D6868 for Industrial Compostability. “ProAmpac

Digitalization is one of the biggest challenges companies presently have to confront regarding the transformation of products and services, as well as the creation of increasingly autonomous machinery. At the moment, it is necessary for most processes to be digital, as data is more obtainable in this manner, hence better decisions are made in reference to productivity. Comexi, together with numerous capital goods manufacturers, is immersed in service activities, in order to provide added valu

Siegwerk and Henkel are both market leaders for sustainable solutions. At two trade events in October, the companies will tell the story of how they joined forces to co-develop an innovative oxygen barrier coating. The new solution provides outstanding performance and also enables mono-material flexible packaging that is easier to recycle – opening up exciting potential to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Henkel and Siegwerk are both leaders in sustainable and

Leading packaging machinery and robotic automation company, RMGroup, will be exhibiting at PACK EXPO International show on 23-26 October 2022 at McCormick Place, Chicago. The company is exhibiting on booth #10700. In response to increased enquires, RMGroup opened its first US office in Delaware earlier in the year. Its latest expansion into the US market, where demand for its products has soared, represents a significant milestone for the company. Their first exhibition at PACK EXPO

On 14 October 2022, the state-of-the-art Kamakshi SÜDPACK production plant near Ahmedabad opened with a festive ceremony. The new site is a key component of SÜDPACK’s internationalization strategy – as well as a strategic hub for the intensified development of the rapidly growing market of the Indian subcontinent and for meeting the demand for high-quality flexible films in a broad range of industries with a comprehensive product and service portfolio. Asia, in

On 13 October MULTIVAC officially started on the construction of a new building complex in Buchenau (Dautphetal). The company is spending around 15 million euros to create a production site for its flourishing Slicing Business Unit, complete with a new Center of Excellence for development and application technology. MULTIVAC has been developing and producing high-performance slicers for the food industry worldwide at its Buchenau site since 2017. MULTIVAC's Slicing Business Unit

A B Graphic International (ABG) continues to expand its global infrastructure by opening ABG SpA as their official reseller in Chile and Bolivia. The new company will see the leading finishing equipment manufacturer increase its support network to provide customers across South America with an even better ABG experience. The announcement, which comes as a result of ongoing and significant worldwide demand for the company's equipment, will provide opportunities for ABG to strengt

Dunes Point Capital, LP has acquired K-1 Packaging Group, LLC and Everest Packaging Corp, LLC (together, the "Company" or "K-1"). Located in City of Industry, CA, K-1 is a designer and provider of custom turnkey packaging solutions primarily to the wellness and personal care end-markets. K-1 has three manufacturing facilities in California, one procurement and quality control office in Shenzhen, China, and employs approximately 220 people. For more information, please visi

ePac Flexible Packaging, the industry leader in quick turn, short and medium run-length flexible packaging, has announced it will soon be offering flat bottom pouch options in addition to its extensive line of flexible pouch offerings. ePac is extending its partnership with the industry-leading pouch equipment manufacturer, Totani to bring the highest quality finished products to their customers. The flat bottom pouch offering is a premium side gusseted package that offers a true fl

Sonoco ThermoSafe, a unit of Sonoco, one of the largest global providers of temperature assurance cold chain packaging, is expanding its Orion Rental packaging program in Europe, adding an additional reclamation service station in Brussels. The new Orion reclamation station is at CEVA Logistics in Brussels, chosen as an ideal location for its proximity to existing biopharma customers, prospects, and other western European countries. CEVA Logistics is a well-established logistics par

After nearly 70 years manufacturing capital goods for the flexible packaging converting industry, Comexi is taking a step forward: fully moving into digital technology. At K 2022, the company will present the Digiflex press, its first digital printing solution that enables the flexible packaging industry to meet the current needs of a changing and increasingly demanding market. The Digiflex will be the primary attraction at Comexi's Messe booth, 4B31, in Düsseldorf (Germany). From 19

Siegwerk India, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has announced the launch of its new generation of sustainable inks - “UniNATURE”, in the Indian market. The UniNATURE product range is formulated with renewable and natural components, providing an environmental friendly alternative to conventional inks without impacting the recyclability of paper and board packaging, thereby taking a step towards reducing the m