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Innovative BoxWay Packaging Group Limited has been working closely with Somerset-based Ashridge Nurseries in the pursuit of newly designed cardboard boxes for its herbaceous plants in place of preformed plastic packs to protect their P9 herbaceous pots during transit to its customers across the UK.

Scodix AI’s automated embellishment design process analyses designs before suggesting intelligent design choices, so that even non-savvy designers have the capability to embellish and elevate their print. Scodix AI can be used with Scodix Sense and Scodix Foil, allowing users to achieve the most intricate results with glossy and embossed textures, or produce personalised, foil coated products.

With the Scodix AI algorithm process occurring in a secure cloud, the technology is compatible with any web interface, and integrates seamlessly into Web-to-Print and online storefronts.

The smart packaging campaign utilises a web app-based connected experience accessed via QR codes looking to help consumers see Gulf Union’s products as a vital part of their back-to-school preparations. The creative agency worked side-by-side with the Riyadh-based agency ABILITY, which managed the media, communication strategies, and execution of the campaign.

The Breezy Wrapper is truly unique in the industry, designed to combine horizontal flow wrapping and vertical bagging in one compact machine. Its versatility is unmatched, with the ability to pivot from vertical bagging to horizontal overwrapping of trays and containers.

Ideal for a wide range of applications, the Breezy Wrapper is perfect for institutional packaging, school meal kits, home-delivered meal kits, fruits, vegetables, snack foods, baked goods, home goods, and hardware.

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The funds will boost material application research, engage with potential customers and finalize the plan for a demo production facility toward the end of 2024.

Dr. Peter Axegård, CEO and co-owner of FineCell, tells Packaging Insights that the funding will be used “for a detailed process design of our demo production plant including defining optimal conditions for different product properties.”

Pregis PolyMask, a brand of Pregis, is a leading domestic manufacturer of temporary protective films (strippable vinyl/PVC), specialty coatings and adhesive technologies. When it comes to coated and painted metals, surface protection is a necessity during manufacturing, distribution and installation. Pregis PolyMask commands a storied history of protecting finished metal surfaces - from coils to insulated panels. That means increased throughput and labor savings, along with avoiding the unnecessary costs of damages.

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Esko has announced a technology partnership with French startup Packitoo, with its market leading software ArtiosCAD, Automation Engine and Share & Approve integrated into the Packitoo HIPE web-to-pack solution.

The move sees Esko’s world-favorite structural design software, workflow automation and approval viewer powering the workflows for users of the HIPE digital sales tool.