Press Releases

Operating mainly in the corrugated sector, Carminati is a leader in its field. Located in Antegnate, east of Milan in northern Italy, the progressive company makes flexographic printing plates for customers across Italy, into France and beyond. The plates are produced on two state-of-the-art lines at its 5000 sqm modern plant, where 35 staff work tirelessly to maintain the company’s well-established reputation for high quality and excellent customer support.    

Mactac®, a LINTEC® Company, will showcase its latest products and innovations at Labelexpo Americas 2024 in booth #143. With the powerful synergy of Mactac, Spinnaker®, Label Supply, and LINTEC, the event promises to highlight Mactac’s enhanced capabilities and commitment to the pressure-sensitive label industry. "The integration of our brands has created a powerhouse of capabilities at Mactac,” says Kim Hensley, Sr. Marketing Manager, Mactac North Ameri

 Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced senior executive appointments designed to help accelerate organic growth in the business. Fred Stephan, previously President, Amcor Flexibles North America, has been appointed to the newly introduced role of Chief Operating Officer. Fred will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for enhancing the Company’s ability to leverage and accelerate profita

CERM is proud to announce the launch of “Lumi,” our new AI-powered support assistant, which will debut at LabelExpo Americas 2024. Lumi is designed to revolutionize customer service for CERM MIS users, offering a new level of immediate, 24/7 available, intelligent assistance tailored to our customers’ needs.   Experience the future of customer support LabelExpo Americas 2024 attendees are invited to the unveiling of Lumi at our booth (#

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is thrilled to announce its recognition at the 2024 AmeriStar Awards, securing two wins in the Sustainable Packaging category and contributing to a third recognition for an innovative e-commerce solution. The accolades showcase ProAmpac's dedication to sustainability andinnovation with the RAP Sandwich Wedge for Sammi's, RP-1000 Paper Series for Marks & Spencer's organic potatoes, and the insulated paper bag known

UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of innovative and sustainable self-adhesive paper and film products, has recently earned APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition for its clear and white polypropylene (PP) labels with hotmelt, UPM Raflatac SmartCircleTM wash-off adhesive, and general-purpose acrylic adhesives. This recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) validates that these labels meet or exceed the recycling criteria for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and

Northern Label Group, a leading label printer in Canada serving the health & beauty and personal care markets, has taken a significant leap forward in their digital printing capabilities by investing in a BOBST DIGITAL MASTER 340. Founded in 2004 by Sean Murray and Don Rees, Northern Label initially made its mark with an 8-color, 10” UV flexo press, which enabled them to deliver high-quality labels from the start. Their decision to integrate the BOBST DIGITAL MASTER 340 in

XSYS, a global leader in prepress technology, has announced its debut at ProPak West Africa, taking place at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, on 10–12 September 2024. In collaboration with MYI, XSYS will be present on stand number 1A06 to discuss its full range of flexo plates, plate imagers and processing equipment, surface screening solutions, sleeves and adapters, and professional services. “We’re excited to take part in ProPak 2024 and connect directly wi

Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, today announced that it has initiated a review of strategic alternatives for the Company’s Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging business, a part of the Company’s Consumer Packaging segment. Exploring alternatives for the TFP business is expected to accelerate Sonoco’s portfolio simplification strategy, improve pro forma leverage and further increase shareholder value. Sonoco’s TFP

Amcor a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Peter Konieczny as Chief Executive Officer Mr. Konieczny has served as Interim CEO since April 2024. The Board also intends to nominate him as a director for election at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders which is expected to be held in November 2024. Amcor Chairman, Mr. Graeme Liebelt, said, “Peter has demonstrated e

Just one week to go: Don’t miss your chance to be at London Packaging Week 2024, the essential event where cutting-edge innovation and top industry insights converge—secure your spot now and ensure you’re at the forefront of the packaging revolution! With just one week left until the much-anticipated London Packaging Week 2024, anticipation is mounting. The two-day extravaganza, set to illuminate the future of the packaging industry, will take place on 11 & 12

Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, announces the launch of its ambitious waste management drive with an aim to transform the environment in Bhiwadi and its surrounding areas. This initiative under the aegis of its Corporate Social Responsibility program is a part of its commitment toward making a cleaner and healthier community. The project team comprises environmental experts and sol

CERM MIS Software is excited to announce the launch of our new AI-powered Scheduling Optimizer at LabelExpo Americas 2024. Attendees are invited to join us for exclusive sessions during this event to discover how this groundbreaking tool can transform their scheduling processes. Revolutionizing scheduling in the printing industry Scheduled to be showcased at LabelExpo Americas 2024, CERM’s new Scheduling Optimizer is set to redefine how print shops mana

XSYS, a global integrated solutions provider to the flexographic, letterpress and pre-press printing markets, announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Element Solutions Inc under which XSYS will acquire certain shares and assets held by subsidiaries of Element Solutions Inc, comprising the MacDermid Graphics Solutions business (“MacDermid”) for an enterprise value of approximately $325 million. The transaction has been approved by the Board of Directors

Graphic Packaging Holding Company a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, today provided an update on operating conditions in the third quarter and on its full-year 2024 outlook. During July, severe weather conditions led to modestly reduced production at two paperboard manufacturing facilities. In August, an electrical substation was damaged at a third facility, resulting in additional disruption, lost production, and restart costs. While not material individually, as a