Press Releases

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, is further strengthening its strategic focus on coatings. Recently, the company has bundled all circular coating solutions into its new CIRKIT product portfolio. Siegwerk already offers a wide range of functional coatings and is constantly developing new customized solutions that comply with the existing and upcoming regulations of European legislation and pave the way for a circ

The final adoption of the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR) marks a significant milestone in the journey towards a more sustainable future for Europe’s print and packaging sector.   Intended to bring total uniformity where the incumbent Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) allowed room for interpretation, the PPWR deal has now been struck.   The agreed PPWR terms aim to incrementally decrease the total amount of packaging w

What can packaging hope to achieve in the fight against organised crime? The answer is: more than you might think, according to Andrew Masterson, Detective Inspector at PIPCU. Situated in the Square Mile in the heart of London, the City of London Police is a relatively little-known local force – separate from the Met – quietly leading the charge against organised crime and counterfeiting across the whole UK. That’s because it is home to the Police Intellectual Prop

Apex International (Apex) will underline its commitment to sustainability at this month’s drupa 2024, when the global leader in anilox, metering and embossing solutions showcases the data-backed credentials of its innovative GTT engraving technology under the EcoProven banner. Supported by years of data and customer testimonials, the company will use the world’s largest print and packaging exhibition to demonstrate how the system is a critical part of sustainable practic

 In an industry-leading move, Talon International is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Vela™, the pioneers behind the revolutionary eco-friendly paper that replaces plastic and is designed to redefine sustainable packaging. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Talon's ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation. "We are thrilled to partner with Vela™ and bring their innovative sustainable packaging solutions to

Sunshine Enclosures, a leading provider of innovative, custom packaging solutions in the North American cannabis industry, is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of Full Scale, a prominent provider of branding and packaging services in the Colorado cannabis market. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Sunshine Enclosures' growth strategy and further solidifies its position as a key player in the industry. The acquisition of Full Scale aligns seamlessl

At drupa 2024, the DuPont™ Cyrel® Flexographic Solutions team will celebrate 50 years of delivering innovation to the global flexographic printing industry by showcasing its next-generation portfolio of solutions that meet today’s packaging and printing trends. “The drupa 2024 show will be a superb platform for us to demonstrate our commitment to the industry and celebrate the Cyrel® legacy with our customers and partners. To our team, customer support and

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Packaging Congress (PHARMAP 2024) was held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on 22-23 April. The event fostered connections and collaborations of key decision-makers, propelling the market forward with advancements in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and packaging solutions. PHARMAP 2024 brought

Rooted in a 200-year legacy as a family-owned business, Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, proudly announces the release of its Human Rights Guiding Principles and corresponding Human Rights Policy. This strengthened approach towards human rights is a testament to the company’s enduring commitment to ethical business practices and sustainability. Siegwerk’s approach to human rights is rooted

In an industry-leading move, Talon International is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Vela™, the pioneers behind the revolutionary eco-friendly paper that replaces plastic and is designed to redefine sustainable packaging. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Talon's ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation. "We are thrilled to partner with Vela™ and bring their innovative sustainable packaging solutions to our

Sappi Europe will increase prices for its packaging and speciality paper products effective on deliveries as from June 2024. This increase is necessary to maintain the viability of Sappi’s business, the actual amount will depend on the product group: Flexible packaging – 15%, Release liner (CCK & Glassine) – 15%, Label papers – 10%. Sappi’s European sales team will be in further contact directly with customers to discuss the details of the

Xeikon has announced details of the next evolution Panther inkjet technology as the leading press manufacturer prepares for the world premiere of the Xeikon PX3300HD, a new 1200 dpi digital press that will be launched at drupa 2024. Developed for high quality labels, the five-color machine offers a 330mm printing width and speeds up to 70 m/min, even when printing with high opacity white. In addition, Xeikon PX3300HD utilizes a newly developed ink series, PX-Cure LED HD, to ensure perfect cur

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, today announced the successful development of a fully recyclable mono-PE bag for dry pet food using its CIRKIT functional coatings. Together with printing machine manufacturer Windmöller & Hölscher and bag making and machine producer B&B, the company jointly produced a new high-barrier mono-material packaging, which not only offers the same packaging and process

JVL Industri Elektronik A/S, the Danish motion controls designer and manufacturer, has recently added a new range of ‘captive rod’ actuators to its MIL series electric linear actuators. Available with full UK support from Mclennan, the MIL17x/23x captive ball screw actuators are an all-in-one linear positioning solution based on JVL’s NEMA-17 and -23 frame ServoStep™ integrated motors, offering linear speeds to 125 mm/sec, stroke lengths from 12.7 to 127 mm, thrust for

ABG has announced the launch of the new Vectra AutoSet, the latest addition to their highly regarded Vectra family of turret rewinders that includes the well-known Vectra ECTR and HDTR models. The launch marks a significant milestone of 30 years of Vectra production and the successful installation of over 2500 units. The Vectra AutoSet, which was initially demonstrated at Labelexpo Europe 2023, stands out with its state-of-the-art AutoSet cutting mechanism, enabling a fully automate