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The Flagship Event Will Take Place in Geneva 6-7 June 2023

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By Dimitri Van Gaever
Wallpaper production is one of the areas of the global print market that has been left relatively untouched by the digital revolution. But...
...wall decoration is influenced by exactly the same global megatrends as any other print production segment. These include the need for on-demand production, individualisation, short run, just-in-time production, cost reduction and an increased environmental awareness.

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Fujifilm Activ LED UV curing system is Aztec’s latest Fujifilm investment, following earlier adoption of the company’s Flenex water-wash plates and ink

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The shift from single-use plastics continues as ThermoFibre joins the PulPac eco-system as the next licensee to expand its offer with Dry Molded Fiber products. In connection with becoming a licensee, ThermoFibre ordered the PulPac Modula, a Dry Molded Fiber production line that will be installed in the company’s facility in Lincolnshire, UK, next year. Primary first applications will be high-volume products such as food trays, lids, cutlery and the like.

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As the label volumes continue to grow year on year, its growth prospects continue to become increasingly influenced by increasing consumer pressure in regard to environmental concerns, legislation, and industry guidelines for all level of global value chains.

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The European Offset Packaging Value Conference saw industry experts, customers, and the trade press join Agfa to hear how growth opportunities in packaging can be turned into a competitive advantage with new sustainable solutions.

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Epson's fifth sustainability report for the European region provides information on the technology group's measures, progress and strategic goals with regard to environmental, social and corporate activities. This year's report is verified by the independent Bureau Veritas - a first in the industry.

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Leading digital color printing paper Color Copy original now available in US letter size

Color Copy provides one of the highest color gamuts in digital print
Cradle to Cradle Certified® Bronze and CO2 neutral, Color Copy is the right environmental choice

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Awards recognise EcoVantage that combines fresh and recycled fibres for sustainable and food compliant shopping bags.

Mondi is closing the loop by recycling Tesco's warehouse corrugated waste to create EcoVantage paper.
Awards highlight Mondi's commitment to creating circular driven solutions in line with its MAP2030 sustainability targets.

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Promotion of innovations based on the core business areas "Paper" and "Renewable Energy
Cooperation with UnternehmerTUM, Europe's leading centre for innovation and start-ups
Supporting start-ups for the development of innovations

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The Slush 2022 event will introduce a new sustainable and biobased material to its global audience. Held in Helsinki Finland, the world’s leading start-up event will provide its guests with recyclable cloakroom tickets made from the unique carbon-neutral and wood-based Woodly® material.

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Woodly is proud to announce its latest collaboration with Meira Nova Oy, one of the leading foodservice wholesalers in Finland.

The Woodly® heat-sealed bag for food-to-go products is now officially a part of Meira Nova’s vast and growing catalogue and is available for order.

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Finland’s railway company VR Group Plc. and Woodly Ltd. are pleased to announce a food packaging partnership. VR Group has chosen Woodly’s heat-sealed bags as their new packaging application for food-to-go products on long-distance trains.

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PA Consulting and PulPac are calling upon pharma, consumer health and FMCG industries to join the Blister Pack Collective to bring the world’s first Dry Molded Fiber tablet pack to market - minimising the use of plastics for over-the-counter and prescription drugs and vitamins.

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“Adapt, Integrate, Rethink” drives innovation in omnichannel dispensing solutions, designed to meet the needs of both in-store purchasing and e-commerce shipments, while working toward recyclability.

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Extrupet approves EcoFloat® shrink sleeves as in line with South African recycling technology
Polyolefin shrink sleeves automatically detach from PET bottle during sorting/recycling
Developed to boost PET recycling rates in South Africa and to support a circular economy for packaging

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Monomaterial, recyclable and versatile, the Infinite PP Panstick is the new generation of Quadpack's panstick in a sustainable format

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Issues such as resource management and sustainability are becoming increasingly important, while climate change and the energy crisis are all-pervasive – Minebea Intec is fully aware of its responsibility and is working towards improving its ecological footprint. This includes collaborating closely with its parent company to achieve their ambitious goals together.

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Dr John Williams, Chief Technology Officer, Aquapak, the speciality polymers business which develops innovative materials enabling the circular economy

Despite plastic waste posing one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time, the recent statistics released by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) show little or no progress against the targets set out in the Global Plastics Commitment. Major brands all agreed that, by 2025, 100% of the packaging they used would be recyclable, compostable, or reusable; 26% of the packaging would be made from post-consumer recycled content; and the amount of virgin plastic used would fall by 20% (from 11.9Mt to 9.5Mt).

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To many people, a label is purely a decorative item used to convey information and draw attention to a product. We are used to using labels to influence our purchasing decisions in a variety of places like supermarket shelves and pharmacies. But what about the environments through which these labels must travel?

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