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Schur Flexibles acquires Nordic packaging specialist
The acquisition enhances Schur Flexibles’ strong and rapidly growing market position in Europe, and will particularly bolster Schur Flexibles’ existing capabilities in the Nordic region in the sphere of flexo printing. Overall, this means the group will become a full-service provider in the Nordics region, covering the complete converting and digital printing value chain. Combining Scandiflex Pac with Schur Flexibles Denmark, Schur Flexibles Finland and Danapak Flexibles, thWeiter lesen
09.04.2019 read moreJanoschka jetzt auch auf den Philippinen
Janoschka hat seinen globalen Fußabdruck in Asien weiter ausgebaut, und bereits im Januar die Produktion auf den Philippinen aufgenommen. Der globale Fußabdruck von Janoschka ist seit jeher ein Erfolgsfaktor in der Firmengeschichte des Prepress Suppliers. Die lokale Präsenz am Markt sichert die maßgebliche Nähe für einen Kundendialog auf Augenhöhe. Janoschka Philippines Inc. ist die fünfte Janoschka Tochter im asiatischen Netzwerk und ein weiterer Meilenstein in der stWeiter lesen
read moreImage-to-Print mit Stop in Jakarta
Die von Janoschka, Nordmeccanica, Rossini, Siegwerk und Windmöller & Hölscher organisierte “Image-to-Print” Roadshow hatte den Verpackungsmarkt zu einer weiteren „Image-to-Print“ Veranstaltung eingeladen. Die Roadshow legte am 20./21. März 2019 einen Stopp in Jakarta ein. Nach 2011 ist es bereits die zweite Konferenz für den potenziellen Wachstumsmarkt Indonesien. Die bereits seit 2009 sehr erfolgreich tourende Veranstaltungsreihe widmet sich dem Support von lokaleWeiter lesen
read moreThe Food Packaging Forecast
Research suggests that Generation Z has perhaps the largest purchasing power, and their fast-paced lifestyles mean that the food packaging industry is rushing to keep up. The packaging sector is currently characterised by change, but certain market movements rise above the rest. Read more:Weiter lesen
22.03.2019 read moreFMCG firms driven by improvement in packaging industry
Nigeria is a good market for consumer goods, with many Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) firms able to record positive sales.Good and efficient packaging, especially the flexible type, has helped to boost a number of them. Many companies are able to record increased sales based on the attractiveness and designs of their products. Packaging represents a significant part of Nigeria’s FMCGs, which are products that are bought over the counter, including foods, drugs, shoes, plasWeiter lesen
12.03.2019 read moreNOVOFLEX II Flexographic Press to Premiere at W&H Open House
Machinery manufacturer Windmöller & Hölscher is hosting “Experience the Future of Flexo” featuring the newest technological developments in flexographic printing at its renovated Printing Technology Center in Lengerich, Germany on March 27th & 28th. Highlighting the Open House will be the world premiere of the NOVOFLEX II flexographic press, which will demonstrate challenging jobs at top speeds. The MIRAFLEX II product range, the market’s top selling flexographic presWeiter lesen
25.02.2019 read moreEuropean Commission gives go ahead on Amcor and Bemis merger
Australian packaging company Amcor has been given the go-ahead for its $6.8bn merger with U.S. flexible packaging company Bemis following approval by the European Commission. The EC has approved the merger under the EU Merger Regulation, with the approval conditional ‘on the divestment of Bemis’ medical packaging business in Europe.’ This would cover three plants in the UK and Ireland, which are thought to generate around $170 million annual revenues in healthcare packaging.Weiter lesen
15.02.2019 read moreTest your packaging IQ: Aluminium foil packaging
Aluminium foils are widely sold into the consumer market, as it is used for wrapping food in order to preserve it. According to a report, approximately 75% of aluminium foil is used for the packaging of foods, cosmetics, and chemical products, and 25% is used for industrial usage. Aluminium has the ability to form any shape along with its strong barrier properties. Also, aluminium cans and other aluminium packaging materials can be recycled and reused. In this edition oWeiter lesen
11.02.2019 read moreConstantia Flexibles strengthens its position in Russia with TT-print acquisition
Vienna, Austria-based flexible-packaging producer, Constantia Flexibles, signs binding agreements to acquire a majority stake in TT-print. At the production site in Voskresensk, Russia, packaging for the pharma and food industry is produced. The acquisition is expected to be closed in Q1 2019. TT-print was established in 1999 and has about 100 current employees. The production focus of the company remains on packaging solutions for the pharma industry. Some of the core produWeiter lesen
28.01.2019 read moreEmsur acquires majority of Eximpack
Emsur, the flexible plastic packaging division of Grupo Lantero, has acquired the majority of Eximpack since it was partially acquired more than two years ago. The relationships in between the two companies have been very fruitful, integrating expertise from both sides and complementing each other to add value to their clients. This movement is within the strategic framework of the company that aims to grow in new regions and expand its global footprint, increase its productWeiter lesen
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