After promising results from the ongoing demonstration phase, Metsä Group has decided to conduct, in parallel with the demo phase, a pre-engineering project related to a possible first commercial-scale factory. Muoto™ packages are renewable and recyclable bioproducts that can be utilised in, e.g., takeaway, berry, tray, and combo packaging.
Aiming for top share of solvent-based adhesives in Indian market by 2026
TOYO INK INDIA PTE. LTD., a member of the Japan-based chemicals manufacturer artience group (formerly Toyo Ink Group), today announced plans to expand its production capacity for solvent-based adhesives at its manufacturing site in Gujarat, India. A new production facility will be built on-site at the Gujarat plant as part of expansion to meet rising local demand. The plant is slated to begin operations in April 2026 and will help to boost the Gujarat site’s adhesive capacity by 3.5 times its current output.
Flint Group, a leading name in ink and coating solutions for the printing and packaging sectors, announces its participation in the Flexographic Technical Association’s (FTA) INFOFLEX 2024. The premier event for the North American flexographic industry takes place May 6 & 7 in Kansas City, Missouri.
After a long break, the time has come again: drupa will take place in Düsseldorf from May 28 to June 7. UV system manufacturer IST METZ from Nürtingen, will celebrate a special milestone in the company's more than 45-year history this year.
While the first UV installation rolled off the production line in Nürtingen in 1977, this year marks a very special highlight for IST METZ and IST INTECH: Having grown to become one of the world market leaders in UV curing, we will be able to hand over the 100,000th curing device (UV, UV LED and Excimer) to a customer in the next few weeks.
Earlier this year the committees of K 2025 chose the motto for the coming K in Düsseldorf, The World’s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics & Rubber, from 8 to 15 October 2025. It consists of one slogan and three core messages, all focusing on the key topics of K in 2025:
ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives and sealing compounds for the print and packaging industry, has announced its participation in drupa (28 May – 7 June 2024, Dusseldorf, Germany). ACTEGA experts will be based at various touchpoints across the show to present the company’s extensive range of product and technology solutions developed for printers and converters seeking more sustainable solutions and high-value embellishment options.
INX International’s status as North America’s leading supplier of metal decorating ink for the 2-piece metal can market continues to grow ahead of the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America, being held April 21-24 in Las Vegas at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center.
A recent expansion to the INX Color Catalog now provides brand owners, metal decorators, design agencies and marketers with more ways to streamline the color management process. From concept design to the shelf, they are experiencing substantial cost savings and the benefits of brand consistency, color accuracy, and getting a product to market quicker. This news, combined with the success craft brewers have enjoyed by using the color catalog, has INX officials excited to meet with attendees in booth 372.
Adestor by Lecta, Lecta’s self-adhesive material branch, is proud to announce its platinum partnership with RecyClass, a key European initiative promoting plastic recyclability. This partnership reflects Adestor's ongoing commitment to minimizing environmental impact and accelerating the transition towards a circular economy within the labelling industry.
Metsä Board announced on 15 September 2022 that it will start pre-engineering for a new folding boxboard mill in Kaskinen, Finland. The pre-engineering phase included technical design, design of infrastructure and logistics solutions, tendering for the main equipment as well as financial analysis of the project. The pre-engineering also included an environmental impact assessment and an application for an environmental permit.
UFlex, India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company, announces a significant milestone in its global journey of expansion and innovation. Starting March 31, 2024, the company has successfully commenced commercializing poly-condensed polyester chips at its manufacturing facility in Panipat, India. In addition, it announced the commissioning of a 6.5-meter-wide Cast Polypropylene (CPP) Film Line with an installed capacity of 18,000 metric tons per annum (MTPA) in Russia through its subsidiary Flex Films Rus LLC, Russia.
Spandex, one of the world’s leading suppliers to the visual communications industry is introducing AUTO, a new brand dedicated to meeting the dynamic needs of professional wrappers, detailers and fleet applicators. Through AUTO, Spandex is partnering with leading manufacturers to develop bespoke, innovative products that are exclusively distributed by Spandex.
Toronto-based Lamin-8 used Drytac SpotOn Floor 200 to create a personalised dancefloor for a client’s wedding.
Canadian printing and lamination solutions provider Lamin-8 used Drytac SpotOn Floor 200 monomeric PVC film to create a unique and personalised dancefloor for a customer’s wedding.
Operating out of Toronto since 1986, Lamin-8 delivers printing, mounting and finishing services to clients across a whole host of sectors. Customers include commercial printers, graphic designers, architects, schools and students, professional photographers, galleries, artists, and commercial graphics providers.
Ittihad Paper Mill (IPM) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has again selected Valmet as the main supplier of field services to its annual shutdown in 2024. The shutdown will take place at the end of July 2024.
The order was included in Valmet's orders received of the fourth quarter 2023. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
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