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We are very happy to be at Hunkeler Innovation Days celebrating the relaunch of Crown Van Gelder International B.V. Not only is CVG now in its best financial position in our 126 year history (debt free with 30 million Euros of equity), we will actually be able to grow our 250 person work force this year.

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A film for visual communication without PVC and with lower environmental impact
This PVC-free polyolefin plastic film uses less water and energy in production, reducing CO2 emissions

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Rethinking packaging printing: The focus is on the VARIOMAN packaging printing solution, which is pioneering the way for the future of printing thanks to proven manroland Goss technology. Web offset technology offers several sustainable aspects, such as printing with solvent-free offset inks.

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Toyo Ink Co., Ltd., Toyo Printing Inks Inc. and Toyo Ink Europe, N.V., all member companies of the Toyo Ink Group of Japan, will be jointly exhibiting at interpack 2023. Under the banner of “Packaging Innovation for a Sustainable Future,” the Group will feature at its stand (Hall 18, Stand F16) solutions that can help brands and packaging converters make the transition to a more circular economy.

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The greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets of Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as being consistent with levels that climate science says are necessary to limit average global warming to well below two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

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Valmet will supply a new tissue production line with the latest technology to Metsä Tissue’s mill in Mariestad, Sweden. The delivery also includes an extensive package of stock preparation, automation and service solutions. The order is part of Metsä Tissue’s development program ”Future Mill”, aiming for world class environmental and technological performance in tissue production.

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Climate protection: Share of renewable electricity use at production sites worldwide climbs to 70 percent, reducing CO2-emissions by 55 percent (per ton of product)

Circular economy: Further progress towards 100 percent recyclable and reusable packaging
Social engagement: Solidarity program of 6 million euros for victims of Ukraine war
Gender Parity Ambition: Further increasing share of women in management positions
“Sustainability Pioneers”: Global employee engagement program successfully rolled out

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Beauty brands are seeking sustainable alternatives for conventional plastic packaging – but high-end brands have high-end demands. Sulapac’s expanded portfolio, including a novel bio-based material ideal for fragrance bottle caps, allows cosmetic brands to meet their sustainability targets with a comprehensive range of applications, without compromising quality or aesthetics.

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Food packaging today is so much more than just protecting the individual product. It is true that the most important function, from the moment of packaging throughout transport, storage and retail, is to ensure that the contents arrive in private households in one piece.

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Durst Group, the leading solution provider in the digital print industry, has announced its premier partnership with the EcoPrint Summit, taking place on 6-7 June 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. Durst’s commitment to sustainability in print, coupled with the support of industry leaders, reflects the growing importance of ecological responsibility within the sector.

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UK headquartered narrow web printing ink specialist Pulse Roll Label Products is helping printers beat rising energy bills with the launch of its new dual cure UV LED ink range, PureTone DC®.

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New STARKRAFT papers to enter the market in early 2024 after HEINZEL GROUP’S takeover of Steyrermühl mill from UPM

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Plastic is still indispensable for many purposes, but plastic waste undoubtedly also poses an environmental problem. One approach to solving this is to recycle as much plastic as possible and reuse it as a raw material.

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Graham & Brown has invested in more “absolute game-changing” Alpha Wallpaper Edition technology from Durst in what has become the central pillar in the international wallpaper brand’s drive to total carbon neutral production.

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Graphic Packaging International’s passion for innovation has seen the fiber-based consumer packaging leader named on Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023.

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The dry toner digital press dedicated to commercial printing was introduced during the pandemic. It combines economical and cost-effective printing with high quality, state-of-the-art technology and automation to produce unique print products. But what is so special about the SIRIUS SX30000? A conversation with Dimitri Van Gaever, Market Segment Director, Flint Group Digital.

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The greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets of Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as being consistent with levels that climate science says are necessary to limit average global warming to well below two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

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swissQprint is the only manufacturer of large format UV printers to have the energy efficiency of its current range re-certified. All models again scored excellently, so users can continue expecting proven low power consumption.

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• World premiere: 470 H Comfort and Premium

• Efficiency: 50 per cent less energy, CO2 cut by 12,000 kilogram
• Starting signal: New generation of machines heralds the future

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Sustainability has been a megatrend for years also for cosmetics packaging. Manufacturers are more often using monomaterial that can be recycled, paper and renewable resources, often from waste products from agriculture and forestry, or from the food industry, for their packaging. Refillable solutions are being favourably received by customers, too, as they help to reduce the amount of waste.

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