XAAR AND LINCSOLUTION ANNOUNCE COLLABORATIVE 3D PARTNERSHIP AT FORMNEXT

16 Nov 2023
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Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology Group has announced a partnership with innovative 3D printing company Lincsolution Inc.
Xaar’s Nitrox and Aquinox printheads will be used by Lincsolution in its latest Binder Jet Metal 3D Printers as the business focuses on delivering new machines for mold, jig, automotive and mass-customisation products. 

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Colpac provides accessible sustainability credentials for packaging, across multiple countries

10 Nov 2023
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Colpac is providing easily accessible sustainability credentials for its paperboard food packaging. This supports end users in making informed product choices and responsibly disposing of sustainable food packaging after use. It also informs Colpac customers of recycling and composting information, and material sources, so they can align packaging choices with sustainability goals.

This initiative supports WRAP’s Recycle Week 2023, which has the theme of ‘missed capture’, working to improve recycling rates.

Access the latest sustainability credentials

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Domino sets out digital strategy with cloud and QR codes

03 Nov 2023
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This includes the Oracle Cloud project, scannable 2D / QR codes which it says are crucial for e-commerce platforms, and supply chain systems.

The company said current international trading conditions are very challenging, but demand for its products has remained strong, with total sales growing in 2022.

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Omni‐Pac and HP Join Forces to Revolutionize Molded Fiber Production and Reduce CO2 Emissions

26 Oct 2023
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Pablo Libreros, CEO of Omni-Pac Group, expressed his excitement, emphasizing the company's leading role in driving innovation and sustainability within the industry through their partnership with HP. "Our collaboration with HP allows us to revolutionize the production of molded fiber at an industrial scale, transforming the development, launch, and production of molded fiber applications.

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Cosmo First (erstwhile Cosmo Films) launches Cosmo Plastech – thin wall containers and sheets

18 Oct 2023
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Cosmo Films a global leader in speciality films for packaging, labelling, synthetic paper, and lamination applications announces the launch of its new business division- Cosmo Plastech.  This strategic move aligns perfectly with the company's vision of offering a diverse range of packaging solutions to its valued partners for a wide array of FMCG products, providing enhanced supply chain efficiency.

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A Delicious Unwrapping: Exploring Snack Packaging Formats

12 Oct 2023
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Snacking is an integral part of 21st century fast-paced lives. In the world of snacks, packaging plays a crucial role in preserving freshness, enhancing visual appeal, and ensuring convenience. In this blog, we'll explore various snack packaging formats, from pillow bags to standup pouches, to help you better understand the world of snack packaging.

Pillow Bags and Boxes

Siegwerk’s climate targets validated by SBTi

04 Oct 2023
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Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels,

has had its science-based climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Siegwerk joined the initiative with a commitment letter in 2022, and has set near- and long-term company-wide emission reductions in line with science-based net-zero with the SBTi.

New Product & Packaging Awards: packaging shortlist revealed

04 Oct 2023
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A squeezy mayonnaise bottle, colourful chocolate wrappers, and a ready meals range for kids are among the finalists of The Grocer’s inaugural packaging awards.

The shortlist is now online, forming the second tranche of The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards.

Featuring 25 entrants, it comprises Label of the Year, Pack Design of the Year, Paper Pack of the Year, and Sustainable Pack of the Year awards for Recyclability and Optimisation – with powerhouse brands such as Hellmann’s and Quality Street competing with exciting challengers like Moju and Milliways.

OFFSET PRINTING – CHOICE OF INK

OFFSET PRINTING – CHOICE OF INK

03 Oct 2023
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OFFSET PRINTING – CHOICE OF INK

The choice of ink and printing method plays a pivotal role in determining the quality, cost-effectiveness, and suitability of a print job. Three prominent methods that stand out are sheetfed printing, heatset printing, and coldset printing. Each method has its unique characteristics and applications, and the type of ink used further influences the final output. Let's take a closer look at these printing methods and the inks that drive them.

Sheetfed Printing: A Versatile Approach

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The Road Towards Solvent ZERO

19 Sep 2023
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Many companies in our industry use hydrocarbon-based washout solvents in their plate making operations. In order to reduce the use of these chemicals and the resulting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions solvent creates, Asahi Photoproducts has worked for decades to create a solvent “ZERO” environment in the flexographic industry and position those that implement these more sustainable Solvent ZERO platemaking solutions as heroes in their respective companies.

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