Esko announces worldwide commercial availability of next-generation flexo exposure system

Esko has today (2 June) announced the worldwide commercial availability of the XPS Spark 4835, a next-generation digital LED plate exposure system engineered to replace traditional UV tube bank exposure frames. The new XPS Spark 4835 delivers consistent, repeatable plate quality, shorter exposure times, and a dramatically reduced environmental footprint – all within a compact, plug-and-play format tailored specifically to label converters, tradeshops, and flexible packaging producers.

LOUPE Americas 2026 appoints ambassadors for key sectors

LOUPE Americas 2026 has appointed industry experts as ambassadors from across the label and package printing community. Carefully selected for their proven expertise and thought leadership, the ambassadors will serve as trusted industry voices across LOUPE Global platforms and at the event itself, which is set to return to Chicago from 15 17 September at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont.

Flint Group Packaging Solutions gears up forFlexo & Labels Expo 2026 showcase

Flint Group Packaging Solutions has confirmed its attendance at Flexo & Labels Expo 2026, the Latin American label and flexible packaging industrys flagship exhibition. The event takes place from 26 to 29 May at the Anhembi District, So Paulo, Brazil. The companys Narrow Web team will be at Stand 100, Street I3, presenting its latest ink and coating technologies for label converters.

Holmen expands lightweight containerboard range with fresh-fibre fluting

To meet growing demand for lightweight and resource-efficient corrugated packaging, Holmen is extending the Holmen Elevate range with a fresh-fibre fluting Holmen Elevate Flute. The addition enables a consistent approach across the entire corrugated structure, reducing material use and emissions without compromising performance.

Mondi delivers massive savings on protective packaging for Ovokos car bumper

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has partnered with Ovoko, a leading online marketplace for car parts, to co-create packaging tailored to the demands of its eCommerce supply chain. eCommerce is often associated with small parcels and lightweight products. Yet companies selling automotive spare parts online require specialised packaging solutions for large and fragile components.

Tuesday 12. May 2026

From Dataset to Consumer: Koenig & Bauer Acts as Central Architect

At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf (Hall 8B, Stand C02), Koenig & Bauer is presenting pathbreaking solutions for the packaging industry. Under the keynote theme Smart. Connected. Secure. Integrated printing and marking for modern packaging, the company is not merely showcasing future visions, but is already establishing a functional, comprehensive end-to-end ecosystem. In this role, Koenig & Bauer acts as the central architect, linking brand owners, converters, and end consumers in a seamless process chainall from a single source.