After a difficult year, Reflex paper mill records record sales in the first quarter of 2021 despite the ongoing pandemic. The order books are well filled and the company is back in the black. While the traditional business with office and equipment papers continues to stagnate, sales in other areas could be further expanded.
Materials science leader to also focus on a deforestation-free future as part of 2030 sustainability goals. Avery Dennison announced its ambition to be net-zero on greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This commitment comes as the company raises the bar on its sustainability goals.
DigitalEtiq is a long-established business renowned for its sales, distribution and servicing of adhesive label manufacturing machines. DigitalEtiq was formed by the team behind Graphimat and originally specialised in the sales of used machines for labels and packaging.
As in most industries, manufacturers of cable, extruded products and tubing are looking to improve productivity as measured by overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). OEE is a standard metric, made up of three key performance indicators: availability, performance and quality.
Fujifilm Corporation announced it will increase the price of its offset printing plates, processing chemicals, PWB films and inks on a global basis. The price will be increased by a double digit percentage as of May 1st, 2021 and will differ depending on the region and the product.
As the printing and packaging industries face new technological opportunities and age-old challenges of sustainability and supply, OQ has brought together more than 100 professionals at its webinar and breakout session at Drupa 21.
Stora Enso will start co-determination negotiations with employees at its Kvarnsveden Mill in Sweden and Veitsiluoto Mill in Finland regarding a plan to permanently close down pulp and paper production at both mills. The planned closures would take place during the third quarter of 2021.
