Printing & Media Technologies

Large format printers from swissQprint are designed for durability with minimum maintenance, thus keeping operating costs low and minimising the environmental footprint. How does the manufacturer achieve this standard? swissQprint’s chief of development gives the lowdown.

Customers confirm: swissQprint machines have low maintenance costs. And the biggest point, maintenance downtimes can be planned ahead. “Our printers have always been designed to run with great reliability over years of multi-shift operation,” explains Marc Baumgartner, CTO at swissQprint. And it’s a fact, around 90 % of the first-generation machines are still in use. In other words, working away after as long as 15 years.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 16, 2024 – Sidel, a leading global provider of packaging solutions, is set to showcase its latest innovations at PACK EXPO International in Chicago from November 3rd to 6th.  

Sidel will be located at booth S-2021, where attendees can explore the company's cutting-edge technologies and sustainable packaging solutions.  

Presentation Highlights

• Sustainable Aseptic Production: Jerome Tenaud, Director of Equipment Sales Beverages for North America, will present valuable insights into overcoming the challenges impacting the aseptic industry and applying an agile and holistic manufacturing approach to achieve efficient and sustainable production. The presentation will be held at the Innovation Stage, North Hall, N-4560, on Monday, November 4th, from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM.  

Key Innovations on Display

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) will continue its support of German companies in 2025 by facilitating their participation in regional trade fairs for the wire, cable, and pipe industries in Mexico, Turkey, and Thailand.

In cooperation with the VDKM (Association of Wire and Cable Machine Manufacturers), the BMWK will support German companies exhibiting at the following regional trade fairs:

• wire & Tube Mexico: February 11-13, 2025
• wire & Tube Eurasia: April 9-12, 2025
• wire & Tube, GIFA, METEC Southeast Asia: September 17-19, 2025

New Registration Process

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – STI Group, a leading provider of innovative packaging solutions, has introduced Duobreak, a groundbreaking design that optimizes pallet utilization and enhances the shelf-ready packaging (SRP) of bagged and pouched products.

Duobreak significantly reduces empty space within SRP, with a ratio now under 50%. This advancement directly addresses the upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requirements, showcasing STI Group's commitment to sustainable and efficient packaging solutions.

Efficient Design, Enhanced Presentation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – STI Group, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, is celebrating another successful year at the POPAI UK & Ireland Awards. The company received five awards, including two for sustainability, demonstrating its commitment to creating innovative and impactful displays that also minimize environmental impact.

The winning displays include:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – STI Group, a leading provider of packaging solutions, has been awarded a Platinum rating by EcoVadis for its outstanding sustainability performance. This prestigious accolade places STI Group among the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis globally.

The Platinum rating is the highest possible recognition from EcoVadis, a leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for businesses. It signifies that STI Group has demonstrated a comprehensive and integrated approach to sustainability management, with robust policies, procedures, and practices in place across all areas of its operations.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – A new study by Ricoh Europe reveals that while there is a strong desire among German businesses to implement process automation, concerns about potential disruptions to critical operations are hindering progress.

The study, conducted by Opinion Matters on behalf of Ricoh Europe, surveyed 1,000 employees and 300 decision-makers across Germany. It found that more than a third of employees (34%) lack access to process automation technologies despite expressing a keen interest in utilizing them.

"In a time where employee motivation is waning, process automation technologies can play a key role in giving employees a sense of purpose," says Nicola Downing, CEO of Ricoh Europe. "With process automation software, they have to spend less time on monotonous tasks and can concentrate on more rewarding and creative activities."

Concerns Over Business Continuity

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2024 – Sidel, a leading global provider of packaging solutions for beverage, food, home, and personal care products, has partnered with Twellium Industrial Company, West Africa's fastest-growing manufacturing company, to develop a new ultra-modern facility in Kumasi, Ghana. This greenfield project houses two complete PET packaging lines for still and carbonated beverages, marking a significant milestone in Twellium's expansion and commitment to innovation.

Project Scope and Objectives

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2024 – The countdown has begun: precisely one year from now, K in Düsseldorf will open its doors for the global plastics and rubber industry from 8 to 15 October 2025.

Preparations for K 2025 in Düsseldorf are in full swing, and the exhibition space is already fully booked. Numerous proven and new specials hone in on the motto "The Power of Plastics! Green - Smart - Responsible". The exhibitor database will go live in January 2025.

From 8 to 15 October, the global plastics and rubber industry will come together for its most relevant international trade fair in Düsseldorf. Like no other trade fair in this sector, K 2025 will again provide a complete overview of this industry's global ranges, guaranteed by the international origin of exhibitors. Companies from all continents have registered to offer trade visitors top-level innovations.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 6, 2024 – Since April 2024, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has been equipping its Stahlfolder folding machines with the new Perfect Grip folding rollers ex works. The previous soft and hard PU rings, which HEIDELBERG offered on the market under the 'Extra Grip' brand, are now only used at the express request of customers and the number of requests is dropping ever lower. Until now, print shops and postpress companies have had to choose between soft PU and hard PU when investing in a folding machine or replacing folding rollers. The substrates to be processed and their surface structure determined whether the softer, more elastic material or the harder alternative was the best choice.