Print and Packaging

After 11 days of groundbreaking innovation and collaboration, Drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf concluded with resounding success. Hosting 1,643 exhibitors from 52 nations, attracting a staggering 170,000 trade visitors from 174 countries, the fair served as a global hub for showcasing cutting-edge technologies and advancements in the printing industry.

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Future-proof cooling and fluid technology presented
Synergy of energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness in exhibition focus
Increasing demand for solutions with natural refrigerants
Close location networking ensures holistic service worldwide

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Textile companies can take full advantage of expanded print opportunities with the ground-breaking new EFI™ Reggiani textile solutions presented at the 4-8 June ITM Exhibition in Istanbul. Located in Hall 4, stand 403D, EFI Reggiani is proudly presenting its revolutionary and truly sustainable Reggiani ecoTERRA pigment printing lineup, the extraordinary power of colours and speed of the new EFI Reggiani EXTRA, and EFI Reggiani end-to-end digital textile workflow powered by Inèdit.

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Not all plastic is bad, and sometimes it’s the right, best or only option. The key, according to Antalis’ Product Manager for Rigid Media, Paul Neale, is choosing and using it wisely.
Plastic has received a bad rap over recent years, in many cases deservedly so. But not always. Here, Paul Neale looks at some of the sustainable plastics currently on the market.

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drupa 2024 exceeded all expectations. It received top marks from visitors from all over the world, who left the trade fair with new ideas and clear prospects for the future. Numerous contracts signed and technological innovations inspired the print and packaging industry.

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By Marc Verbeem, Supervisor Product Management, Mimaki Europe
Since launching the first UV printer with white ink in 2004, Mimaki have been a trailblazer in the development of innovative UV-LED technology. Our range of UV printers grew as recently as September last year, with the introduction of the UCJV330-160 and the UJV100-160Plus.

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Vitopel based in Brazil has purchased their first metallizer from BOBST; the EXPERT K5 2450mm equipped with AluBond and Hawkeye will begin production in the second half of 2024. Vitopel will be the first company in Brazil to be able to offer AluBond coated BOPP film.

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▪ A product that is based on natural and renewable raw materials
▪ A product range that is particularly well-suited for use as a packaging basis for dry, moist, and greasy food
▪ Low grammage combined with high volume minimizes weight while providing high stiffness
▪ Introduced for the first time ever at drupa in Düsseldorf

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Issues such as resource management and sustainability are becoming increasingly important, while climate change and high energy prices are omnipresent. Minebea Intec, a leading global manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies, is aware of its responsibility and offers soluti-ons for sustainable production processes. Increasing efficien-cy, conserving resources and protecting against expensive product recalls that damage the company's image and the environment are key issues. The company is also working consistently to improve its own environmental footprint.

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Sign-ups are growing: many leading international brands are already on board. Against the backdrop of a market that is showing positive signs, this system project has the support of leading national and international players from the entire supply chain

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