As part of the global supply footprint development strategy in its Minerals operations, Metso is initiating consultations to evaluate the potential closure or other alternatives for its operations in Vereeniging, South Africa.
ACTEGA Metal Print GmbH announced today that the German print specialist Kolbe-Coloco Spezialdruck GmbH will become the first beta customer worldwide of the groundbreaking, sustainable and cost-efficient metallization technology EcoLeaf. The company, which focuses on high-end applications, will use the new solution to print self-adhesive labels with decorative metallic effects – a profitable process suitable for a wide range of markets. According to Kolbe-Coloco, the main reasons for the decision were the elimination of film and the sustainability benefits of EcoLeaf.
HMYOI Aylesbury is a long-term young offenders institution, holding the longest sentenced young adult males in the English prison system. Their approach to rehabilitation is visionary, with the education of prisoners being both practical and revolutionary. They sought to create a real business sign workshop where staff could teach prisoners the art of sign making. They wanted to use this, not only to coach and rehabilitate the offenders, but also to put these skills into practice by refurbishing elements of the prison itself, including the prison signage.
Metal packaging places particularly high demands on inspection. Only with the most modern inspection solutions for metal printing from experienced partners can production output be increased. ISRA VISION, the worlds leading supplier of surface inspection systems, is now decisively expanding the functionalities for its two proven inspection solutions CoatSTAR for the 100% inspection of coated sheets before printing and DecoSTAR for the 100% print inspection of metal decorations. The new functions ensure even greater production efficiency.
Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre board, is pleased to announce the winner of its international packaging design competition Better with Less – Design Challenge. Expandable Eco Street Food Ware is a smart and environmentally friendly solution that meets the growing demand for street food containers and the desire for alternatives to plastic packaging. This years submissions placed particular emphasis on sustainability and the dual function of packaging.
Miraclon, home of KODAK FLEXCEL Solutions, today announces the return of the Global Flexo Innovation Awards to honor companies that are at the forefront of the transformation of the flexo industry. Christopher Horton, former senior vice president of SGS, will chair the independent international judging panel that will comprise a rich selection of flexo industry influencers, technical experts and CPGs.
Based on the development of the coronavirus situation and the announcements by the Finnish Government, Stora Enso has decided to cancel its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 19 March 2020.
