Press Releases

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, is excited to welcome visitors at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) 2025, Jan. 28 – 30 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. In booth C34139, Amcor will showcase the latest advancements in packaging and machinery, all designed to enhance operational efficiency, and employee and product safety, in the protein processing industry. Cutting-Edge

TOPPAN Holdings Inc. has entered into an agreement with Sonoco Products Company , a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, to acquire Sonoco's Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging (TFP) business for approximately $1.8 billion on a cash-free and debt-free basis and subject to customary adjustments. This acquisition is highly complementary, combining the robust sales network, customer base, and solution development capabilities of Sonoco's TFP business i

Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) will begin the year by showcasing the power, performance and versatility of its digital finishing solutions when it displays its X20 cutting table and range of innovative tools at PrintPack India. Across the five days of the event, held at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, from 1 to 5 February 2025, the company will be delivering continuous demos of one of the most versatile digital finishing devices on the market - the modul

MA Print Products (MAPP), the leading supplier of equipment, parts and consumables to support flexo printing, has introduced a new-look website to make it even easier for converters from around the world to purchase the essentials they need to keep their pressrooms operational. Now live at printproducts.markandy.com, the updated website is designed with a simplified navigation and intuitive interface so users can quickly get to the parts and products they are looking for, such as th

Sonoco is pleased to announce its upcoming presence at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025 in Birmingham, UK, from 21 to 22 February 2025 (Stand P38). At the event, Sonoco will showcase its latest sustainable packaging solutions, as well as its award-winning recyclable products Visitors to the stand will have the opportunity to see in-person Sonoco’s EnviroCan® and GREENCAN® packaging ranges. Designed to meet the growing demand for environmentally conscious packagi

Labeling a wide variety of containers presents a range of technical challenges. With the VeloFlexLabeler, GREIF-VELOX introduces an innovative, fully automated solution that meets the highest demands for precision, flexibility, and safety with absolute reliability. Labeling for Any Type of Container The VeloFlexLabeler was developed in close collaboration with two experienced partners: Moin Robotics, specialists in robotics and automation, and Bluhm System

Esko Pack Proof has become the first image processing software in the world to secure the prestigious Fogra55 certification for the Extended Color Gamut printing process, offering ultimate confidence in color matching. The Pack Proof software accurately models the spot color and expanded gamut ink systems used to print brand colors to deliver a contract proof that matches the final packaging. The new Fogra55 certification adds to its existing Fogra39 and Fogra51 accreditations which

Leading finishing equipment manufacturer A B Graphic International (ABG) is leading the way with its Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) converting portfolio by offering innovative solutions that meet the increasing demand for efficient asset tracking systems. With a reliable range of RFID converting equipment, ABG enables businesses to seamlessly incorporate RFID tags into their labels, offering operational efficiency and accuracy. RFID is transforming industries by offering seam

Ball Corporation, the leading global provider of sustainable aluminum packaging for beverages, personal care, and home products, announced today its partnership with Dabur India Limited, one of the most iconic and longstanding consumer goods companies founded over 135 years ago, to expand  their Réal juice portfolio with the launch of the new Réal Bites in fully recyclable aluminum cans in India. Réal Bites juice offers a unique drinking experience with real fruit ch

IFS, the leading technology provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, today announced that US-based packaging manufacturer, Green Bay Packaging (GBP), has successfully deployed IFS Cloud Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) at its two main paper mills to drive asset reliability and improve procurement functionality. GBP's legacy EAM solution was no longer fit for purpose due to a lack of mobile functionality and an inability to integrate easily with other lines of bu

Graficon and Grafotronic are delighted to announce a significant expansion in the production capabilities of their valued customer, ATB Systemetiketten GmbH, based in Herne, Germany. Building on the success of their first Grafotronic DCL2 350, installed in 2018 for digital finishing and converting, ATB has now chosen to invest in two additional Grafotronic machines. This latest investment includes an additional Grafotronic DCL2 350 and a Grafotronic HI3 570, designed for efficient p

Novus Graphic Solutions (Novus) has boosted productivity at its Zagreb, Croatia facility with the acquisition of the Kongsberg C24 Edge digital cutting table. Drazen Sapina, production manager at Novus, said the continued growth of the business and customer demand for fast turnaround without compromising quality led to the investment. “Over the last decade we have grown significantly,” said Drazen. “We now operate in countries across the region, with production sit

Tetra Pak has received the ‘Resource Efficiency’ Award at the Sustainable Packaging News Awards 2024, for its paper-based barrier material innovation. The awards recognise the most innovative advancements in sustainable packaging over the past year.  A world-first in the carton packaging industry, the paper-based barrier when combined with plant-based polymers, reduces the carbon footprint of aseptic food packaging by up to one-third, while maintaining the highest s

Leading carton manufacturer, Falconer, has announced the opening of its second manufacturing facility, which became fully operational on 17 November 2024. The expansion represents a major milestone in the company’s growth, delivering increased capabilities, improved employee facilities and increased capacity to serve its customers better. Situated just a short distance from Falconer’s existing site, the new 15,000 sq ft facility was selected after three years of meticulo

Following its well-recieved debut in 2024, the organisers of Guangzhou Industrial Technology have confirmed the event‘s return to the Guangzhou Import and Export Fair Complex from 25 – 27 February 2025. Running under the theme "Smart technology – Unleash the potential of Chinese manufacturing", the exhibition will showcase a wide range of intelligent industrial technologies, components, equipment and systems designed to meet the requirements and challenges of moder