Mondi film brings recyclability to wet-wipe packaging
3 June 2026
Mondi has launched a new recyclable packaging solution for wet wipes that is designed for use across digital, flexo and rotogravure printing processes, offering brands…
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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…
Rotocon expands distribution network in Europe
28 May 2026
The company has expanded its distribution network across the former Yugoslav markets through a new partnership with Golden Grafika, which will represent the company in…
Grafiche Pradella expands hybrid printing line
21 May 2026
The new Screen press has been integrated into a hybrid production line alongside Lombardi flexo technology.
Joint packaging initiative targets production efficiency gains
8 May 2026
Metsä Board and Heidelberg have entered a strategic collaboration focused on developing new packaging solutions through joint R&D projects, pilot production runs and customer demonstrations.
JR Labels enhances output with new Mark Andy press
6 May 2026
The move follows the company’s earlier investment in a Mark Andy Digital One in 2017, which marked its initial step into hybrid digital printing.
Druckfarben adds NC-free and UV inks
1 May 2026
The PU Ultima series is a range of polyurethane-based inks, including PUF for flexo printing, PUR for rotogravure, and PUX – a hybrid PU system…
Contact Originators invests in plate cutting system
27 April 2026
The system is expected to support greater cutting accuracy, with potential benefits including reduced material waste, lower manual handling and improved process traceability.
Lecta commissions “unique” metallising line
17 April 2026
The new line is the third metalliser supplied by Bobst at the Leitza facility and has been described as “unique” by Pedro Bartulos (Bobst), due…
Royal Geostick invests to meet demand for multilayer labels
7 April 2026
Th company has purchased a new Master M5 press from Bobst which is expected to be installed at the company’s facility in Uithoorn, The Netherlands
Reflex hits seven FA-lines with latest investment
7 April 2026
Reflex Group has ordered three additional Nilpeter FA-Line presses, following its recent investment in four FA-22 lines, supporting its operations across seven countries.
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…
Two Siegwerk NC-free inks receive RecyClass approval
27 March 2026
The approval applies to the company’s flexo ink system UR 62 and gravure ink system UR 74, confirming that they meet recyclability requirements for surface-printed…
Flexo sector predicted to grow by 3.2% by 2030
26 March 2026
Data from Smithers newly published report reveals that flexo will be valued at $250.7 billion (£185.5 billion) in 2026, with the the segment forecasted to…
First “carbon-negative” black algae ink launched
25 March 2026
The ink, claimed to be the first commercially available UV flexo ink formulated with carbon-negative Algae Black pigment, uses Living Ink’s Algae Black pigment, which…