Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, will implement price surcharges for solvent-based packaging inks and varnishes in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) with immediate effect.

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International Paper (IP) has entered into an agreement to sell its Brazilian corrugated packaging business to Klabin for R$330 million, with R$280 million to be paid at closing and R$50 million one year thereafter, subject to certain adjustments.

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Hoffmann introduces a new line of tinplate cans comprised of 100% recycled steel. Made possible by collecting separated consumer packaging steel from standardhousehold recycling, the company’s groundbreaking RecyCan® portfolio essentially closes the loop on sustainability through packaging that is not only completely recycled but also perpetually recyclable.

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The new Unity 600 blister packaging line from Romaco Noack is a high-speed machine for medium to large batch sizes. This monobloc transfer solution was specially designed for blister formats arranged crosswise to the running direction.

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Bormioli Pharma announces the issuing of a binding offer for the acquisition of 100% of GCL Pharma, an Italian subsidiary of the Guala Closures Group, specialised in the production of plastic, rubber and aluminium closures for pharmaceutical applications.

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The Executive Board of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) elected Milton Guerry of Schunk USA as new President. He held the position of IFR Vice President since December 2019.

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ProMach, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery solutions, announced it has acquired Pharmaworks, a leading provider of blister packaging technology for the pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and contract packaging industries. The addition of Florida-based Pharmaworks significantly expands ProMach’s portfolio of pharmaceutical solutions and strengthens its integrated solutions capabilities for a broad range of applications.

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Following the announcement by Messe Duesseldorf that interpack 2020, which was scheduled for May, will be postponed to next year (February 25th-March 3rd 2021), Syntegon Technology will present its latest processing and packaging technology on a virtual exhibition booth from 7 to 13 May 2020.

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At Labelexpo Europe 2019, Domino Digital Printing Solutions gave everyone a sneak preview of its next generation digital embellishment technology prior to its official launch in April 2020. Jim Orford, Domino’s K600i Product Manager, highlights how this latest innovative development from Domino enables label printers to adopt full digital production.

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SACMI announced the purchase of Abruzzo-based Velomat, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-speed assembly machines for caps, micro-pumps and medical devices. Completed on 19th February, this takeover is part of a broader strategy by SACMI - specialized of closures-beverage solutions - to expand and diversify opportunities in the industry in light of recent regulatory, product and market developments.

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Syntegon Technology, formerly Bosch Packaging Technology, contributes its vast packaging and processing expertise to the European initiative CEFLEX to foster a circular economy for flexible packaging.

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Pregis has acquired So.Pr.Ad. SRL (Soprad). Based in Milan, Italy, the company is a global provider of temporary protective films. Going forward, Soprad’s products will be marketed under the Pregis’ PolyMask brand and will further reinforce its offerings to a growing global market (PolyMask products include temporary surface protection films and specialty films).

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Duravant LLC, a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Woodside Electronics Corporation (“WECO”), a leading manufacturer of optical color and defect sorting equipment.

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Leading manufacturers of paper and fibre-based food and foodservice packaging met in Munich to launch the European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA), co-founded by Huhtamaki and Seda International.

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The global market of cosmetics packaging machines will grow by 2.7% per year from now until 2021.

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Novexx Solutions presents the XPA 934 printing and application system, the first model in a new family.

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Exclusive partner of Linmot in France, Transtechnik introduces its new range of linear motors, guides and magnetic compensation (Magspring), 100% Inox.

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CCL Label launches Triple S: a Super Stretch Sleeve that allows the application to bottles without adhesives or heat.

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Quadpack has launched Twist Up tube on the European market, in a strategic partnership with Yonwoo, in order to tackle premium and pharma brands requirements for products that provide both strong formulation protection and user-friendly experience.

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Accraply, part of Barry-Wehmiller group and leader in the design, manufacture and support of automated label-application systems, as well as converting and finishing equipment for the shrink sleeve and flexible-packaging markets announces the creation of a new innovation and manufacturing center in Irlam, Greater Manchester, UK.

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Showcased at the next CFIA Rennes 2020 exhibition, the Ninon Mix Up by CDA is a versatile linear automatic labeller designed by CDA for labelling food products of various shapes and sizes.

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Resource Label Group, a full-service provider of pressure sensitive label, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC technology for the packaging industry announced it has acquired Los Angeles-based Axiom Label & Packaging, broadening its presence in California.

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Improving adherence to medication via smarter, patient-centric pharmaceutical packaging and extracting further value from existing medicines and delivery devices are two of the latest key strategies aimed at reducing waste and protecting the bottom line, according to experts at the recent Pharmapack Europe 2020. The event played host a record 411 exhibiting companies, 5366 attendees and 325 delegates.

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Laoganma manufactures the most popular chili sauces in China. But not only in China: these products are also exported to the USA, Australia and more than 30 other countries around the world. The company produces and seals no fewer than 1.3 million bottles per day and currently employs more than 4,000 people.

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Dow is launching its call for entries for the 2020 Packaging Innovation Awards. Submissions for the international awards program will be accepted from January 30 through April 10 on the Packaging Innovation Awards website. Dow sponsors the annual program to recognize the fresh, original thinking that is transforming the packaging landscape through enhanced user experience and improved sustainability.

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Marchesini Group USA - the American subsidiary of the Marchesini Group – will attend Interphex 2020 (April 28-30) in New York where two stand-alone machines will be on show: the Marchesini BL-A420 CW labeler and the CMP PHAR.MA SV inspection machine.

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Pregis has made several recent investments in its European operations to support the growing protective packaging needs of its broad global customer base. The company recently opened a new energy-efficient facility in Stevenage, UK which includes a Customer Experience and Paper Specialist Centre (PSC) under one roof.

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Stevanato Group, through Ompi, its specialist in glass primary packaging for the pharmaceutical industry, and Bormioli Pharma announce today a collaboration agreement. The agreement will enable biopharma customers, contract filling organizations, and research laboratories to receive Bormioli Pharma’s proprietary primary containers in Ompi’s industry-recognized EZ-fill® secondary packaging configuration.

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The dispersion varnishes available to the market currently has two shortcomings when printed by inkjet and UV LED ink; namely a lack of adhesion, scratch resistance (depending on the properties of the varnish), and inadequate print quality.

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NJM, a brand of the ProMach group, announces the launch of a vial and syringe labeller, called Courser 230. Equipped with a star wheel for better handling, this compact labeller can be designed for vials, syringes, and other small or complex packages.

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