SABIC introduced LNP COLORCOMP WQ117945 compound, a breakthrough material based on advanced nanotechnology that facilitates efficient production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foams for core materials in sandwich structures. This new compound improves control over nucleation and cell growth, resulting in decreased cell size and uniform, narrower cell size distribution.

Meech has formally unveiled its newest remote monitoring solution, SmartControl Touch. An advancement of Meech’s SmartControl device – the new unit allows users to monitor, control and adjust the performance of multiple connected Hyperion ionising bars and sensors via an integrated touchscreen; or remotely via a mobile phone, tablet, or desktop.

For the latest publication from boutique production house Leyton of London Books & Prints, owner, and photographer, Jake Green, chose six colours from the Keaykolour range of creative papers from Antalis, each one to form part of a series of limited edition covers.

Grafityp has all self adhesive films in stock for printing social distance signage during vaccination campaigns.

Durable design is both highly efficient and environmentally friendly
Baldwin Technology’s Ahlbrandt—a leader in providing corona, rotor spray and drying technology for industries including food packaging, textiles and more—has launched the highly efficient Ozone Converter Catalytic Air Purifier (CAP), which cleans exhaust air from corona surface treatment systems. With a catalyst bed of metal oxides, the CAP ensures an ozone-free, environmentally friendly production facility.

Since December 2020, the company all IR: Modules & more GmbH, based in Stadecken-Elsheim, Germany, has been offering a whole range of flexibly usable infrared modules, the aIR modules, for thermal processes in the laboratory for development, in the crafts sector and for industrial applications, on its online portal.

Innovative products and services with a brand-new interactive catalogue, now in 5 languages
Guandong is ahead of their times and looking to the future by presenting an exclusive preview of the new MM21 Collection, it’s very first interactive digital catalogue available in 5 different languages: Italian, English, French, German and Spanish. A novelty that will bring Guandong’s Speciality Specialists even closer to their customers all over Europe.

Ricoh is opening market access to American ink pioneer Farbenpunkt’s innovative new textile ink, PeractoJet. The collaboration enables OEM clients to compete in the highly attractive digital textile market and enhance their environmental offering. Reducing the environmental impact of global textile production caused by using dye-based, such as reactive inks in digital and analogue processes, is the driver for this collaboration.

Sappi supports Dutch chocolate producer with an innovation in secondary packaging
For the secondary packaging of its special “Tiny Tony’s” chocolate varieties into newly designed pouches, Dutch chocolate manufacturer Tony’s Chocolonely required a heat-sealable solution based on paper. With Sappi Guard Nature MS, innovation driver Sappi provided the ideal paper-based solution to the manufacturer. The substrate shows good printing results and delivers a high-value impression. But most importantly, it complements the company’s concept perfectly thanks to its environmentally friendliness and sustainability.

The printing ink manufacturer Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG has again expanded its range of printing inks for the continuously growing market area of LED UV applications. The new series of LED offset inks, called Uvalux® LED U540, is intended for paper and cardboard print products such as commercial jobs, mailings or forms, as well as for labels and packaging in the non-food segment. For use in the food sector, the specialist for radiation-curing printing inks and coatings has the Uvalux® FCM LED U581 series in its range as a low-migration product. It had already been launched on the market last year.

Simply appealing – Leonhard Kurz will be presenting all digital design concepts in addition to innovations in plastic decoration at this year's CES innovation show, which will take place online due to the coronavirus pandemic. The company focuses on nature, presents new techniques and looks under the name of Gravity Forces, inspired by shapes and patterns from the environment, thus developing a special appeal. All surface designs are created using Kurz decoration methods.

Leonhard Kurz will once again be presenting innovations in the field of plastic decoration at this year's all-digital CES innovation show, which will take place online due to the coronavirus pandemic.