LOUPE Americas opens with focus on costs, regulation and technology
16 September 2026
The show includes 112 new exhibitors and represents a broader remit covering labels, flexible packaging and in-line carton converting.
Finishing
Rebrand gives ABG Girona expanded strategic role
7 September 2026
Spanish converting equipment supplier Enprom Solutions, acquired in 2019, will now perform a more strategic role for ABG as its centre of excellence for flexible…
ABG expands with new Polish operation
14 July 2026
The new dedicated presence will give Polish label and packaging converters local commercial support, faster response times and closer collaboration with ABG.
Automation and connectivity enhanced on new Masterfold lines
30 June 2026
Bobst has modernised its Masterfold folder-gluer range for corrugated board converting, claiming improvements for production efficiency, simplified operations and safety.
Pubbliservice doubles up on Cartes technology
15 June 2026
The newly installed machine is configured with varnishing and semi-rotary die-cutting units and will complement the company’s existing Cartes GT360 Series machine, model GT363SHR, which…
Nordvalls installs unwind/splicer to remove converting bottleneck
1 June 2026
Nordvalls Etikett has installed a new Martin Automatic MBS unwind/splicer on an ABG Omega slitting/rewinding line to eliminate a production bottleneck caused by the Omega…
BGM launches Compact finishing range
28 May 2026
Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM) has introduced two new finishing machines, the Compact and Compact Pro, aimed at digitally printed label applications requiring lamination, varnish and…
Wink targets UK with Hughes appointment
8 May 2026
Paul Hughes joins the die-cutting tool manufacturer, bringing "deep" industry knowledge and UK industry connections to the role.
ABG launches compact laminator for flexpack
23 April 2026
ThermoLam, a new thermal laminator, is designed to “deliver faster production, greater agility and improved sustainability” for flexible packaging manufacturers, says the company.
Airport tag application drives Nilpeter decision
1 April 2026
German printer Security Label, a subsidiary of Paragon ID, has invested in a new Nilpeter FA-17 flexo press to produce the specialist application.
Staats.Label installs Cartes converting and embellishment line
30 March 2026
Cartes has announced the installation of a GT360 converting and embellishment line at Staats.Label, the label division of Graphische Betriebe Staats in Germany. The company…
OMC to sell BGM finishing kit in Spain/Portugal
24 March 2026
The strategic partnership for the distribution of Bar Graphic's label finishing products adds to OMC's label and packaging presence in the Iberian peninsula.
Thimm strengthens corrugated converting capabilities
4 March 2026
Thimm has expanded production capabilities at its Romanian site, investing in a series of converting and finishing equipment machines from Bobst.
Martin Automatic installs custom “bridge” system at Römer
2 March 2026
Römer Etikett has installed a Martin Automatic non-stop unwind and splice system featuring an overhead “bridge” web path on its Mark Andy press at its…
Friedheim brings Sun Automation corrugated technology to UK
24 February 2026
Friedheim International has been appointed the exclusive UK sales partner for Sun Automation Group, expanding its presence in the corrugated packaging sector.