The Packman

02/03/2022

Labelexpo Europe 2022 has been rescheduled, with the event now taking place 11-14 September 2023.

Labelexpo Europe announces new dates. Labelexpo Europe 2022 has been rescheduled, with the event now taking place 11-14 September 2023.

23/02/2022

Hoffmann Neopac has become the first tube manufacturer to sign a partnership with Saperatec. The manufacturer of barrier tubes for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and oral care products will supply its production waste to Saperatec, the first industrial recycling plant for aluminum laminate composites, upon its opening in mid-2023.

Neopac partners with Saperatec for recycling of aluminum laminate composites

22/02/2022

Labelexpo Asia 2022 will take place between 28 June and 1 July 2022 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai.

Labelexpo Asia 2022 dates announced. Labelexpo Asia 2022 will take place between 28 June and 1 July 2022 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai.

21/02/2022

India’s largest science-based Ayurveda major Dabur India said it has become a 100% ‘Plastic Waste Neutral company’ in India, having collected, processed and recycled around 27,000 MT of post-consumer plastic waste from all over India in the 2021-22 financial year.

Dabur becomes first Indian ‘Plastic Waste Neutral’ FMCG company

21/02/2022

Lee Metters, group business development director, Domino Printing Sciences, says, “Society has woken up to the use of 2D codes on a global level. Consumers are now more adept at using 2D codes, due in part to the normalization of 2D scanning facilitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Manufacturers in the move towards 2D codes with Domino. The growth in 2D codes presents an opportunity for brands looking to enable data exchange for traceability, supply chain visibility, authentication, and consumer safety purposes, as well as promotional and marketing activities.

21/02/2022

Scandicore, one of the Nordic region’s leading manufacturers of sustainable cores and tubes for the manufacturing industry, has together with PulPac, owner of Dry Molded Fiber, developed a paper lid to perfect the company’s paper tubes.

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15/02/2022

As a result of its ongoing efforts to improve the environmental, health and safety situation while working with chromium, K.Walter has developed an upgrade package for all existing chromium tanks.

K.Walter develops upgrade package for all existing chromium tanks

14/02/2022

ABB has completed the installation and remote commissioning of the new Slice xP (II) Profiler system, a new actuator for slice lip weight control, at ITC’s Tribeni mill in West Bengal, India.

ABB completes remote commissioning of new actuator for ITC Paperboards and Specialty Papers.

11/02/2022

Mondi and Henkel have worked together on a packaging solution for Henkel’s hand dishwashing products that allows refilling plastic bottles from flexible pouches. The new packaging concept is being launched for Henkel’s brand Pril in Germany.

Mondi and Henkel partner to launch fully recyclable mono-material refill pouch for Pril

09/02/2022

UFlex, the largest flexible packaging producer in India and emerging global market player, has invested in a Kodak Flexcel NX 4260 system from Miraclon. Installed at their largest site in Noida, India, the company is utilizing the Flexcel NX technology to drive its own business growth and sustainability efforts, and to respond to a growing demand for Flexcel NX plates from other trade shops and converters.

UFlex invests in Kodak Flexcel NX system from Miraclon. Installed at their largest site in Noida, India, the company is utilizing the Flexcel NX technology to drive its own business growth and sustainability efforts, and to respond to a growing demand for Flexcel NX plates from other trade shops and...

09/02/2022

Avery Dennison has launched AD Stretch, the first labels and packaging industry program globally to partner with startup innovators to solve key challenges around sustainability, customer experience, and value chains.

09/02/2022

Tetra Pak has introduced its first-ever locally manufactured holographic packaging material in India. The packaging, called Tetra Pak Reflect, has been launched in partnership with Warana, a leading co-operative dairy, for their 1-liter ghee (clarified butter) packs.

Tetra Pak launches holographic packaging for Warana Diary. The holographic packaging material will be produced at Tetra Pak’s manufacturing site in Chakan, Maharashtra.

08/02/2022

hubergroup Print Solutions is now launching digital print folders based on the technology of GMG ColorCard.

hubergroup extends its color management system

07/02/2022

X-Rite and Pantone, global leaders in color science and technology, has announced the appointment of Chris Brooks to the role of president, X-Rite.

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02/02/2022

Increasing its stake from 49% to 90% and bringing Max Speciality Films on board as a consolidated subsidiary will enable Toppan to strengthen its business in the growing Indian market for BOPP films, which are anticipated to see demand as a more readily recyclable mono-material for packaging.

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Toppan makes full-scale entry into BOPP film business in India by increasing stake in MSFL. Increasing its stake from 49% to 90% and bringing MSFL on board as a consolidated subsidiary will enable Toppan to strengthen its business in the growing Indian market for BOPP films.