UPM plans to adapt its uncoated publication paper capacity to a long-term profitable customer demand. The capacity reductions are planned to take place in Germany and Austria:
UPM Communication Papers plans to permanently close paper machine 6 at UPM Schongau, Germany, reducing the annual capacity of uncoated publication papers by 165,000 tonnes by the end of Q2 2023.
UPM Communication Papers accelerates the earlier announced stop of production at its Steyrermühl mill by six months. The exit of a total annual capacity of 320,000 tonnes of newsprint will take place already by the end of Q2 2023.

• Targets to meet increasing demand with its 5th plant in India.
• Invests INR. 1100 Mn in the new plant in Saykha, near Bharuch city
• Installed production capacity of 10,000 T + of TF, KF/NTNK liquid inks.
• To generate 100 + direct employment

Light weighting of aerostructures is an on-going industry challenge, making honeycomb structures very prevalent and critical throughout the airframe. During the original build and repair of the industry, a versatile material is needed.

The LEHVOSS Group is an important supplier to the coating industry with an extensive portfolio of binders, mineral and functional fillers as well as formulation additives, overseen by the business unit Surface Technology.

• BOPP mono-material solutions for flexible packaging take centre stage
• Extension of linerless range to be showcased
• New generation of recycling-friendly shrink sleeve material: RayoFloat

Berger Textiles, a leading specialist supplier of textiles for wide format digital printing, interior decor and apparel, will launch its new ‘Architecture’ product portfolio at FESPA Global Print Expo 2023 (Messe Munich, 23-26 May), adding a selection of high-performance functional textiles for interior architectural applications to its established textile ranges for soft signage, home and fashion.

BST GmbH provides manufacturers in the converting industry with decisive competitive advantages in the areas of automation, efficiency, and error-free results. Its portfolio of cross-process and cross-industry system solutions for quality assurance in web converting industries increases plant efficiency and reduces scrap.

Baldwin invites converters to “stack their tech” for higher quality, efficiency and sustainability

Technology Company Inc. — a one-stop source for high-performance treating, cleaning, curing, coating and inspection solutions — will introduce a groundbreaking solution that makes maintenance and cleaning of its pioneering corona surface treatment technology easier than ever at ICE Europe 2023, which will take place at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany, March 14-16.

The Uvijet HZ range was developed and extensively tested by Fujifilm at its award-winning ink manufacturing site in Broadstairs, UK.
Fujifilm today announces the launch of its new LED UV cured thermoforming inks, designed especially for use with its Acuity Prime flatbed printers.

Kernow Coatings, a global leader in OEM-certified printable digital synthetic materials, launches their latest product range in Europe.
With more than 40 years of experience developing high-quality synthetics for the digital print market, Kernow Coatings now announce their exclusive distribution partnership with Ecofoil across Europe.

Sihl is considered a pioneer on the path to greater sustainability. As part of the ESG strategy, Sihl is now bringing two more products to the market based on sustainable inkjet film (90% Post Consumer Recycled BOPET) for creating product labels. In doing this, Sihl is expanding its product range to a total of seven sustainable products.

Filtrona Tapes is reporting heightened demand for its total tape solutions from the envelope mailer and box-making industries as they seek to enhance their returnable packaging capabilities.

The competitive landscape is becoming increasingly challenging with increased advertising costs, ever-growing customer expectations, and a greater focus on E-commerce delivery and returns sustainability.