Press Releases

A packed event awaits visitors to this year’s EskoWorld, with more than 150 sessions, workshops and demonstrations running alongside a showcase of innovative new solutions and keynote presentations. With just a few months to go until more than 500 packaging and labels converters, brand representatives and packaging experts come together at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas, the largest technology-focused event for packaging professionals has unveiled an agenda tailo

Given the current market environment, it is believed that the packaging industry has reached a consensus - the market has bidden farewell to the past incremental era of swift development and has entered the era of carving out the stock market. What does this mean to packaging manufacturing enterprises? If an incremental economy is about who can grow the cake, then a stock economy is about who can cut the cake better. And such capability is "efficiency". While embracing the

Established in 1954, Comexi stands as a global leader ininnovative solutions for flexible packaging. Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, Comexi has solidified its position as a premier provider in flexographic, offset, and digital printing, as well as lamination, coatings, and cutting-edge automation technologies. Spearheading the industry 4.0 revolution, Comexi offers consultancy, training, and demonstrations at its state-of-the-art Comexi Manel Xifra i Boada Technological Center.

Newly crowned innovation champion: Sihl GmbH has been awarded the TOP 100 seal 2024. Only particularly innovative medium-sized companies are honoured with this award. Science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar, who has accompanied the innovation competition as a mentor for 12 years, will personally congratulate Sihl on this success at the award ceremony on 28 June in Weimar. Sihl prevailed against 387 other SMEs in a scientific selection process, making it one of the top innovators in Germa

Mars has announced a new collaboration with engineering software giant, Ansys, that will see the multinational manufacturer adopt simulation software primed to reimagine the packaging innovation process at Mars through digital technology. Mars, the maker of household brand names including M&M'S, ROYAL CANIN and SNICKERS, is set to leverage the new simulation approach to perform virtual testing and prototyping on new packaging innovation, initially across its Snacking portfol

PackPlus South, the premier trade exhibition for the packaging, converting and supply chain industries, organized by RX India, part of RX Global, is set to unfold its 14th edition from 26th-28th April 2024, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) in Bangalore. The unmissable event, hosting over 150 exhibitors, 100+ brands and 8000+ attendees promises to be an unparalleled platform for networking, collaboration and exploration of the latest trends and innovations in the packagi

Better Earth, one of the leading 100% compostable foodservice packaging brands in North America, proudly announces the debut of its new 120-ounce renewable fiber catering pans and lids. These innovative trays represent a significant step forward in sustainable catering solutions provided by Better Earth, setting a new standard for excellence in the industry. These catering trays are poised to evolve event hosting with their exceptional performance and environmentally friendly design

Prospero Equipment Corporation, a forward-thinking leader in beverage industry solutions, has joined forces with Barison Industry, a distinguished Italian equipment manufacturer, to introduce a revolutionary continuous distillation system. This groundbreaking system, known as the Supreme Continuous Still, seamlessly integrates the precision and efficiency of continuous distillation with the artistry and craftsmanship inherent in pot distillation. Offering unparalleled flexibility, i

Jindal Films, a global leader in the development and manufacture of specialty BOPP and BOPE films for the flexible packaging and labeling markets, is developing PP mono-material and PE mono-material solutions to help the industry implement packaging that is conforming to the new upcoming guidelines for mechanical recycling in Europe. CLEAR BARRIER SINGLE-WEB BOPP FILMS FOR HEAT SEAL HFFS APPLICATIONS Jindal Films is launching BICOR™ 25 and 30 MBH568

Durst Group, a global leader in industrial printing solutions, is excited to announce the successful integration of its cutting-edge technology at Mold-Tek Packaging Limited, a major player in the Indian packaging sector. Established in 1986, Mold-Tek has grown to dominate with around 25% market share, over 2000 employees, 10 production plants, and a fleet of over 150 injection machines. Specializing in manufacturing injection-molded containers for various uses, Mold-Tek is known fo

As the curtains draw on another successful edition of the Packaging Innovations and Empack exhibition, Joanna Stephenson, panellist and Managing Director of PHD Marketing, believes the UK packaging industry has cause to celebrate. Held 21-22 February at the Birmingham NEC, the 2024 event saw record footfall and showcased a remarkable array of design, material, and format innovations from packaging businesses, tailored to meet the needs of today's brands and consumers.

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, partners with DG press, a specialist of manufacturing hybrid web offset sleeve machines in flexible packaging and label printing with over 100 sleeve offset machines installed worldwide, in the production of functional mono-material packaging structures for food applications. Together, the two partners aim to demonstrate the efficient production of mono-material food pa

Parkside has launched its latest flexible packaging innovation, PopflexTM lidding film, providing a game-changing recyclable solution for fresh produce packers and growers. When paired with and weld-sealed to a matching PET tray, the film is designed to stay attached to the tray throughout the recycling process, reducing the risk of PET material contaminating PP and PE recycling streams. This means the new solution is OPRL-certified as recyclable in kerbside collection schemes, mean

DataLase, a leader in laser coding and marking solutions, has launched a new range of colourless to white coatings for a range of packaging applications. Centred on a biodegradable and sustainably sourced raw material, the coatings provide highly contrasting white prints at flexographic and gravure coat weights, even on difficult substrates such as 12-micron PET and shrink film. The range includes pad printable coatings, for direct-to-shape marking of objects, such as bottles, caps

Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development and subsidiary of the Asahi Kasei Corporation, today reported that the company is starting a new type of operator training courses by combining pre-press workflow, platemaking and flexo printing, together with Gallus and ESKO, all under one roof. The first sessions are already planned as part of the well-known ESKO MasterClass Series, the first one starting in March, to feature aspects of flexo workflow and screenin