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Papair, a start-up from Hanover, is launching PapaiWrap, the first "bubble wrap made of paper" without plastic or adhesives, and is preparing to give the manufacturers of classic plastic bubble wrap a run for their money.

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It has been eight (8) years since the last drupa, and you can expect many new technologies as well as a peek into the future of the industry at this world’s largest printing trade show.

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Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has been recognised by CDP for its work to engage with suppliers to jointly tackle climate change. CDP’s annual environmental disclosure and scoring process is widely recognised as a leading standard of corporate environmental transparency.

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UPM Specialty Papers and Fazer have jointly developed a new type of packaging for Fazer's Oat Rice Pies. Traditional plastic laminated packaging paper has been replaced with an innovative paper solution, which is easier to recycle and does not compromise the protection it provides the rice pies inside. The award-winning packaging has been recognized in the WorldStar, ScanStar and New Wood competitions and can already be found in the chill food aisles of Finnish supermarkets. Rice Pies are a traditional snack eaten throughout Finland, with a thin rye – or in this case oat – crust and rice porridge filling.

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ABB delivers 24 IE5 SynRM motors, plus drives, controllers and panels to improve energy efficiency and performance

DS Smith anticipates long-term energy savings, and increased machine speeds and production
First-of-its-kind project in France completed in short timeframe using latest motors technology and communication standards

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• Mimaki’s new textile pigment transfer printing system, named TRAPIS, makes significant savings on wastewater compared to conventional methods

• Latest innovation also broadens application possibilities for print service providers, with the ability to print on a multitude of materials, including natural fibres
• System to be demonstrated with Mimaki’s inkjet printer, the TS330-1600, in Mimaki’s booth at FESPA Global Print Expo 2024 (Stand F10, Hall 12)

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The citizens of Gothenburg can now enjoy their takeaway coffee from the da Matteo café chain with a completely new type of responsibly produced fiber-based coffee lid.

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The report covers the company’s environmental stewardship and social responsibility and governance (ESG) progress in 2023.

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The European Commission released today a communication on ‘Boosting biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU’. The publication was a positive sign for the members of the Circular Choices coalition, a group of 20 EU trade associations representing providers of renewable products and energy solutions – wood, fibre-based, paper, products and packaging, bioenergy industries – supported by EU forest owners and managers.
Circular Choices coalition members gathered today in Brussels for a public event to discuss the need to sustain their sector’s global leadership in innovation as well as its role in the EU ‘open strategic autonomy’, which aims to balance security and competitiveness while limiting external dependencies.

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Guest blog by Luca Terenzi, CEO of Terenzi
When vinyl records began making their incredible comeback, we knew there was a huge opportunity to adopt a fresh approach to disc production that was both creative and sustainable.

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• Energy-efficient InnoPET Blomax Series V stretch blow molder integrated

• Rotary filler provides three times the capacity of linear variant
• Bottle sterilization can be combined with FreshSafe PET from KHS

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A Benchmark for Sustainability and Innovation in the Precious Metals Sector

40 Years of Innovation and Tradition: Italpreziosi at 40, a Future Worth Its Weight in Gold

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Optimistic mood at the exhibition stands

New ProSpirits concept received very well by trade audience
Exhibitors praise high degree of international visitors with decision-making powers

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Stratum Plastika Mesojedec reaps sustainability benefits with Sun Chemical SunStrato® AquaLam Gen2 ink series

Stratum Plastika Mesojedec, based in Slovenia, is one of the largest manufacturers of packaging materials. The company has invested in Sun Chemical’s SunStrato® AquaLam Gen2 ink series using AquaLam Gen2 water-based inks for seven colour Extended Colour Gamut (ECG) printing.

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With the Turck Automation Suite TAS, the global partner for factory, process and logistics automation simplifies the management and commissioning of Turck devices in Industrial Ethernet networks as well as ARGEE and BEEP applications. Users can also carry out well-founded feasibility studies for RFID systems with the TAS IIoT platform. And much more in the near future.

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As a family enterprise, the Koehler Group is focusing on the long-term future and the generations to come. By 2030, we have therefore set ourselves the goal of generating more renewable energy from our own sources on a balance sheet basis than is required for our paper production operations. Direct Scope 1 fossil-based greenhouse gas emissions are expected to fall by 80% by 2030, before achieving net zero by 2045. The transformation process within the Koehler Group is in full swing and, although these targets are ambitious, they remain realistic.

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New Zealand’s most beautiful lake is about to get a high-tech upgrade, with Meridian Energy set to bring the world’s first electric hydrofoiling ferry to Lake Manapōuri - Candela P-12.

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The print and paper advocacy group, Two Sides, is excited to announce its newest member and supporter, The Meliora Group, a provider of packaging, labels and commercial print services.

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A trio of Future Trailblazers were celebrated at the UK's flagship packaging exhibition for their unique contribution to the future of packaging.

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SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, today announced that it has signed an agreement to invest in and partner with AMPEERS ENERGY (“AMPEERS”), a German based software start-up that designs and operates solutions for decarbonizing entire portfolios of multi-dwelling buildings and serves a broad spectrum of real estate companies across Germany and Austria.

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