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NUtec Digital Ink expands water-based fluorescent options

12 May 2025

NUtec Digital Ink, a leading developer and manufacturer of premium digital printing inks, is proud to announce the expansion of fluorescent ink options in its water-based dye sublimation range. This latest innovation is designed to enhance textile an...

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Clariant launches Ceridust 1310 to address carnauba wax supply chain volatility in printing inks

08 May 2025
  • Clariant

Clariant announced the launch of Ceridust™ 1310, an innovative wax solution designed to address the increasing supply chain complexities facing formulators who rely on carnauba wax for printing ink applications. This development demonstrates Cl...

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UPM packaging papers achieve recyclability certifications in Europe and the U.S.

07 May 2025
  • UPM Specialty Papers

UPM Specialty Papers is proud to announce that its packaging papers have been certified as recyclable according to both European CEPI and U.S. WMU testing methods. All UPM barrier papers, barrier base papers and flexible packaging papers have success...

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Transforming interior spaces: how digital printing is redefining the future of décor in Africa

07 May 2025
  • Canon

By Amine Djouahra, B2B Business Unit Director at Canon Central & North Africa   Walk into any high-end hotel lobby, a chic restaurant or a contemporary home in Africa today and you’ll notice something striking - the walls, floors and ...

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Flexocolor invests in large format FLEXCEL NX System to address growing market demand

06 May 2025
  • Miraclon; Flexocolor

Leading French trade shop, Flexocolor, has invested in a FLEXCEL NX 5080 System from Miraclon, expanding the FLEXCEL NX Plate format size that the company has been offering its customers for the past eight years. The new FLEXCEL NX System was install...

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Domino to launch high-speed productivity mode for N730i digital label press

05 May 2025
  • Domino Printing Sciences

Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) is pleased to announce the launch of its new high-speed productivity mode for the N730i digital label press. The new feature has been developed in response to customer and market demand for faster and more efficient ...

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Koenig & Bauer’s Venturi air cushion transport offers efficient transport of metal sheets in coating lines

05 May 2025
  • Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint

Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint presents an innovative solution for the gentle and efficient transport of metal sheets in coating lines: the Venturi air cushion transport. This new technology was developed to maximise the productivity of coating lines ...

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Mohammed Vachiat appointed as Chief Commercial Officer of Konica Minolta South Africa.

25 Apr 2025

Konica Minolta South Africa (KMSA) is thrilled to announce the promotion of Mohammed Vachiat to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). This strategic appointment marks a significant milestone in Vachiat's impressive 23-year journey with KMSA, characterised ...

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Efficient labelling with PL400e Pouch Labeller

23 Apr 2025
  • DTM Print; NSI Label

Known to provide innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and productivity in the labelling sector, DTM Print, an international OEM and solution provider for specialty printing systems, unveiled the new PL400e Pouch Labeller. This advanced semi-a...

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Flexocolor invests in large format FLEXCEL NX System to address growing market demand

22 Apr 2025
  • Miraclon; Flexocolor

Leading French trade shop, Flexocolor, has invested in a FLEXCEL NX 5080 System from Miraclon, expanding the FLEXCEL NX Plate format size that the company has been offering its customers for the past eight years. The new FLEXCEL NX System was install...

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BW Converting expands sales and service support for Baldwin Corona SlimLine and Corona Pure in North America

22 Apr 2025
  • BW Converting

BW Converting is beginning the new year with an expanded focus on the sales and service of itsBaldwin SlimLine and Corona Pure technologies, designed to optimise printing, coating and packaging processes for North American printers and converters. Th...

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Ranpak debuts customisable, on-demand, printing capabilities for automated packaging lines

17 Apr 2025
  • Ranpak

Ranpak Holdings Corp., a global leader of sustainable paper-based automated packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, has announced the debut of its new Print’it!™ in-line printing solution.  This solution allo...

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Summa empowers packaging creatives to think outside the box

16 Apr 2025
  • Summa

Summa, a global leader in digital cutting solutions, introduced the V Series - a new line-up of four advanced flatbed cutters designed for the packaging industry – the Invicta, the Optima, the Integra and the Omnia. These digital cutters are eq...

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Premium labels for automotive branding

14 Apr 2025
  • Pyrotec PackMedia

For automotive manufacturers, the label on your product isn't just some sticker - it's supposed to be a powerful branding tool that can significantly impact consumer perception and purchasing decisions, which is why Pyrotec PackMedia's premium labels...

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Sandon Global drives digital transformation and technological innovation with key appointments

14 Apr 2025
  • Sandon Global

British anilox manufacturer, Sandon Global, has reinforced its commitment to digital transformation with two key management appointments, positioning the company at the forefront of technological innovation in the flexographic printing industry. ...

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Aquapak appoints retail packaging expert and polymer scientist to its advisory board

11 Apr 2025
  • Aquapak

Aquapak, which specialises in developing high performance, environmentally safe materials to reduce plastic pollution and improve recycling, has announced the appointment of retail packaging expert, Karen Graley and leading polymer scientist, Profess...

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Alliance Machine Systems International set to acquire Systec Conveyors and Automatan

11 Apr 2025
  • Alliance Machine Systems International; Barry-Wehmiller

Alliance Machine Systems International, a global leader in the manufacturing of automated paperboard packaging equipment for the production of corrugated boxes, is set to acquire Systec Corporation and Automatan, LLC.  This strategic alignment ...

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Stora Enso uplifts production efficiency and capacity thanks to BOBST partnership

09 Apr 2025
  • BOBST; Stora Enso Packaging

Stora Enso Packaging, a corrugated packaging supplier with multiple converting sites across Sweden, has seen a production capacity uplift of 4.4% and a production efficiency increase of 3.3% after implementing BOBST Connect.  Stora Enso Packagi...

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Packaging design influences and innovations in Africa

08 Apr 2025

Packaging has transformed dramatically, becoming much more than just a protective layer for products and now playing a crucial role in shaping customer experiences - bridging the gap between brands and their audience.  In Africa, this shift is ...

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Miraclon appoints Kamboo Marketing as Channel Partner in South Africa

07 Apr 2025
  • Miraclon; Kamboo Marketing

Miraclon has announced its partnership with leading South African print & packaging equipment and consumables provider, Kamboo Marketing. Serving as distributor in South Africa, Kamboo will implement all marketing, sales and technical & appli...

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