After use of machine learning tripled in one year, more than one third of CFOs look to implement artificial intelligence, drones, robots and blockchain within the next two years. Read more
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Latest news
- Integrating IO-Link devices in Profinet
- Integrating IO-Link devices in Profinet
- Raspberry Pi-based communication modules
- PK Safety will be exhibiting revolutionary Stop ‘N’ Go safety gloves at Safety & Health Expo 2019
- Industry-first cybersecurity certification issued
- GigE Vision and beyond
- Extending the secure edge
Food Industry
Aldi trials plastic packaging free vegetables in Scotland stores
Aldi has begun a six-week trial to stock plastic packaging free cabbages and cauliflowers, estimated to save half a tonne of plastic in Scotland. This... Read more
Chobani joins How2Recycle label program
Yogurt maker Chobani joins more than 120 brand owners and retailers that have added standardized recycling instruction labels to their products. read... Read more
Colpac launches plastic alternative platter packaging
Colpac has launched its ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ range of 100% recyclable paperboard platters directly responding to demands from caterers and retailers looki... Read more
Pro2Pac 2019 | CSB-System to showcase smart food factory systems
The central role of IT in delivering efficiency, productivity, traceability and reducing will be the key theme of the CSB-System stand at this year’s... Read more
Healthy Choice launches revamped recipes in new fiber bowl for frozen aisle
ConAgra and its fiber bowl supplier worked for three years to overcome numerous obstacles. But top management’s faith in the venture never wavered. re... Read more
Packaging
Introducing POW!, A New Video Series Highlighting Outstanding Packaging
Welcome to POW!, a new video series from packagePRINTING, which will highlight outstanding examples of labels and packaging. POW!, which stands for "P... Read more
Globus Printing Expects Folding Carton Growth with New Rapida 105
The full-service printer, which specializes in commercial catalogs, annuals, workbooks and folding cartons, will install a six-color, 41˝ Rapida 105 U... Read more
Label Error-Proofing
Label Error-Proofing – Preventing Costly Errors History: In the past, operators would pack and ship parts based on visual characteristics... Read more
Heidelberg to Expand Digital Postpress Operations with Takeover of MBO Group
Heidelberg has announced it is taking over the MBO Group, seeking further expansion into postpress operations for digitally printed products. The take... Read more
Tesco sets out closed loop aspirations
Talking to suppliers at an Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) event, a Tesco representative spoke about the retailer’s plans for a closed loop sy... Read more
Converting
CTC International Acquired by Quantum Design
Quantum Design Inc. has acquired CTC International. CTC will join KTI, a fellow converting equipment manufacturer, in the Quantum Design family of pro... Read more
Mark Andy Announces Acquisition of Brandtjen & Kluge
Mark Andy has acquired Brandtjen & Kluge, a manufacturer of reliable, high-quality print finishing equipment for foil stamping, diecutting, foldi... Read more
Converting and Industrial Printing Collide at ICE USA in Orlando
Having now completed four editions in the United States, ICE USA has established itself as a premier industry event for the converting industry. But w... Read more
Maxcess to Debut Fife D-MAX Enhanced Triple Drive Web Guide Controller at ICE USA
Maxcess will introduce the Fife D-MAX Enhanced Triple Drive Web Guide Controller at ICE USA. It is the first controller to control up to three guides... Read more
Bobst to Highlight Printing and Converting Innovation at Interpack
The innovations BOBST will be highlighting at Interpack 2017 include web-fed and sheet-fed printing, converting, substrate production, quality assuran... Read more
Nilpeter Announces Updates to PANORAMA Digital Printing Line
Major enhancements have been announced for Nilpeter's PANORAMA digital printing product line. Enhancements include a redesign of its converting and fl... Read more
Converting Takes Center Stage at ICE USA
With its fourth U.S. edition scheduled for April 25-27 in Orlando, Fla., ICE USA, the International Converting Exhibition, will bring the converting c... Read more
Troubleshooting Part 2: Coating/Laminating
By Tom Kerchiss, RK Print Coat Instruments Ltd Co-operation and shared goal setting has become increasingly prevalent in label and package printing an... Read more
Flint Group sponsors UK Packaging Awards
Flint Group is sponsoring the UK Packaging Awards for the third time. Waqas Qureshi Read more
Standardisation of Ink Transfer for Converting Corrugated Paper Board
by David Parr, Pamarco Global Graphics, Europe The recent release by FEFCO of a new Standard for Converting equipment further emphasises the co... Read more
Manufacturing
Ashley Redwick – Inspired by Manufacturing Day
Ashley Redwick, inspired by Manufacturing Day, joined Whitlam Group in 2018 and continues to excel. “Manufacturing Day® is a celebratio... Read more
Coveris inspires young people to make it in manufacturing
Coveris is helping to inspire young people consider a career in the UK’s manufacturing industry. This story continues at Coveris inspires young people... Read more
InfinityQS : Management systems could offset sugar tax
As Ireland considers a sugary drinks tax, drinks companies should stem losses with quality management systems, says InfinityQS. Tony Corbin Read more
Hot Melt Adhesive ‘trials coater’ by Universal helps companies reach perfection before production
Universal Converting Equipment have supplied a new CL350 hot melt adhesive coater / laminator to sister company, Universal Adhesive Systems. This inve... Read more
Positive Business and Growth Projected for the Flexible Packaging Industry
Flexible Packaging Magazine has just put to bed its January/February issue, which contains some very positive industry surveys and research. The... Read more
PFFC subscribers respond to CalPoly Research on Innovative Packaging Technologies
In a market research study conducted by California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), PFFC subscribers answered questions related to converting... Read more
Expanding Your Business in Latin America
Is Latin America the market that will boost your sales and profits? Will you find “El Dorado” by bringing your company to Latin Amer... Read more
Stimulating Challenges of Improving Processes
Welcome to everyone who is registered, or is considering registering, for ICE USA 2015. There are tremendous opportunities available at this conferenc... Read more
Basic Causes for web Coating Defects
Since the web coating process can generate a wide variety of defects, which will adversely affect product quality and profitability, it is essential t... Read more
High performance X6 Slitting Machine installed at Lean Flexibles
Lean Flexibles are a fast growing supplier and contract slitter of flexible packaging materials based at Hinckley, UK. Lean offer short lead time supp... Read more
Plastics
Miguel Campos | Shoppers want convenience, not sustainability
Tesco’s axing of 90 fresh food counters isn’t a demonstration of cutting costs, but adapting to customer needs, says Miguel Campos from food packaging... Read more
Asda removes 6500 tonnes of own brand plastic packaging
Asda has announced it has removed 6500 tonnes of plastic from its own brand packaging since February 2018 in accordance with the promise made by the r... Read more
Packaging Innovations 2019 | Peter Maddox: Driving plastic recyclability
WRAP's UK director Peter Maddox talks to Packaging News ahead of his appearance on the Ecopack stage at Packaging Innovations. This story continues at... Read more
Samsung to introduce eco-friendly packaging
Samsung Electronics plans to minimise and replace packaging with “environmentally sustainable materials.” This story continues at Samsung to introduce... Read more
CPI works on project to cut plastic pollution
The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) is collaborating on a project to drive forward the development of food packaging that is less damaging to the... Read more
Paper
Smurfit Kappa launches premium DigiStar paper for packaging printing
Smurfit Kappa has launched a new range of premium papers, suitable for both digital and flexographic printers. This story continues at Smurfit Kappa l... Read more
The Paper Chase: Printers Struggle to Cope With a Tight Market for Printing Papers
In many cases, paper manufacturers have been closing mills, taking printing paper papermaking machines off-line or rededicating machines to produce mo... Read more
PaperSpecsGallery.com Presents: Griffiths Brothers Gin Label
The award-winning Griffiths Brothers Gin actually tells you when it is cold enough to drink. Thanks to a thermochromic varnish, a section at the back... Read more
EU reports record high paper and cardboard recycling
The amount of paper and cardboard packaging now recycled in Europe has reached a record high, according to figures recently released by the European U... Read more
Mondi reveals sustainability commitments
Packaging manufacturer Mondi has outlined its commitments to reduce the amount of plastics in its packs. This story continues at Mondi reveals sustain... Read more
A Simple, Secure System: VerifyMe’s RainbowSecure + VeriPAS
VerifyMe has launched its next generation VeriPAS product authentication system, which includes invisible serialization and authentication marking pai... Read more
Sign & Digital UK Reveals New Main Stage Theatre Line-Up
Sign & Digital UK announces the schedule and speaker line up for the 2019 show, headlined by Coffee Republic co-founder, Sahar Hashemi. The countr... Read more
Harris & Bruno ExcelCoat ZRS Workflow Center Open House a Success
Roseville, Calif. – Harris & Bruno International announces that the first open house of its ExcelCoat ZRS Flood/Spot Coater workfl... Read more
Warren Adds Creator, A Superb New Premium Coated Paper & Board to its Product Range
Warren, the UK’s leading independent board and paper stockist, has announced that it has expanded its paper and board range with the addition of... Read more
Heidelberg to Exhibit at Inaugural PRINTING United Event in Dallas
Kennesaw, Ga. – Heidelberg will exhibit at the first PRINTING United Expo in Dallas, TX, October 23-25, 2019. Featuring a broader range of print... Read more
Nonwovens
ICE USA Stands Alone as Favorite Trade Show
My favorite trade show of all is just a few weeks away and you should be making plans, registering and getting your travel arrangements to attend ICE... Read more
IMDA Announces New Website
Site is said to offer easy navigation and a functional member directory Read more
Nazdar Ink Is for Wide-Format Digital Printers
The TX650 Series ink is for printing onto paper before being heat transferred onto a wide range of materials Read more
J.W. Winco Expands Line of Anti-Vibration Mounts
The line, which now includes a full range of inch and metric sizes, features mounts said to absorb most accumulated kinetic energy on impact Read more
TLMI Names Four Companies Eugene Singer Winners
The awards recognize excellence in business management as measured by the TLMI Management Ratio Study Read more