The key to handling surges in e-commerce packaging demand: during COVID-19 and beyond

E-commerce was already a booming market before COVID-19, hitting sales of over 3.5 trillion US dollars in 2019 and projected to reach 6.5 trillion US dollars by 2022. But since the pandemic hit, online spending has increased even further. There has been a 20% surge in sales worldwide (2) and in some countries, the figure is even higher.

Contiweb introduces a new digital platform for analysis and control of print production

Contiweb, a specialist in advanced printing, drying and web handling technologies, today announced the launch of MyContiweb, a new digital platform that gives printers the insight and control they need to increase production to optimum efficiency. With a choice of five modules, including a free basic module, MyContiweb provides 247 technical support, task management, performance and resource analysis. Print service providers of all sizes can benefit by adding MyContiweb to their toolkit.

GGSC: Expanding Its Global Presence

Goss Graphic Systems (China) Co., Ltd. (GGSC) is pursuing expansion of global activities with an advanced WISPRINT product and service solutions. Peter Kirwan joined GGSC as Director Global Sales 3 years ago and subsequently established an International Business Division under the WISPRINT brand. GGSC has steadily increased its global footprint by appointing a network of first-class agents for sales and service in many parts of the world.

Yellowstone Plastics invests in Fusion C press and Meridian anilox cleaner from PCMC

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, has announced the sale of a new Fusion C printing press and 2500 T Meridian laser anilox cleaner to Yellowstone Plastics (affiliated with Volm Companies), a supplier of flexible packaging located in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The 42-inch, 10-color Fusion C and the Meridian will be installed late in 2020.

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Goss Graphic Systems (China) Co., Ltd Announces strategic cooperation for WISPRINT M-700 series

Beijing Zhongke Printing Co., Ltd. (herein after as Beijing Zhongke Printing) and Goss Graphic Systems (China) Co., Ltd. (herein after as GGSC) signed a strategic cooperation project with a total investment of more than CNY 100mil EUR 13mil. A first in China, the M-700s intelligent demonstration production line for book printing, will be located in Beijing Zhongke. Experts in the Chinese printing industry believe that the implementation of this new project will begin to challenge the local traditional book printing market.

Evo XG for German gift wrapping manufacturer

Zöllner-Wiethoff GmbH is investing in a CI flexo printing press from Koenig & Bauer. The ultramodern Evo XG 8 + 1 is scheduled to enter production in early 2021 and will be used to print wrapping paper of all kinds. We attach particular importance to the ecological and quality aspects of our products. The Evo XG is here precisely the kind of machine we were looking for.

Increased productivity and shorter response times: BOBIncreased productivity and shorter response times: BOBST optimizes a MASTERLINE at Rondo in BudapestST optimizes a MASTERLINE at Rondo in Budapest

BOBST helps its customers with improving the productivity of their machines. The concept of process optimization covers all areas of production, resulting in performance increases of up to 150 percent per order. This is demonstrated by the pilot project recently carried out at Rondo in Budapest. The renowned corrugated board packaging company and its customers benefit from the efficiency increases of their MASTERLINE 1.7.