Manufacturing & Industry

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 4, 2024 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), a global leader in printing solutions, convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 25, 2024, in Mannheim, Germany. The AGM,attended by shareholders representing a significant portion of the company's equity, focused on the company's strategic direction, financial results for the fiscal year 2023/2024, and future growth prospects.

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 1, 2024 – Leading food and packaging industry professionals are gearing up for Food Africa and pacprocess MEA 2024, a pivotal trade fair duo poised to propel businesses into the dynamic Middle East and Africa (MEA) market. Hosted in Cairo from December 3rd to 5th, this event will showcase nearly 900 exhibitors, presenting a comprehensive spectrum of innovations in food, beverages, food packaging, and printing machines.

A Dynamic Duo for Industry Advancement

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 1, 2024 – Samson Druck GmbH, a leading Austrian print service provider, is embarking on a strategic partnership with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) to enhance its production capabilities. The investment focuses on HEIDELBERG's comprehensive hybrid solution, which integrates industrial digital printing with the company's Peak Performance offset technology, exemplified by the Jetfire 50.

Strategic Investment in Advanced Technology

This investment is driven by HEIDELBERG's commitment to comprehensive service and support, as well as its innovative hybrid solution. The integration of offset and digital printing within a unified workflow is expected to provide Samson Druck with unprecedented flexibility and economic efficiency in print production.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – August 1, 2024 – Sidel, a global leader in providing complete packaging solutions, is poised to unveil its groundbreaking innovations at FachPack 2024, the premier European trade fair for packaging technologies. With a focus on empowering manufacturers to optimize their production lines and achieve unprecedented performance levels, Sidel is set to showcase a range of cutting-edge technologies and services that cater to the evolving needs of the industry.

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2024 – Sidel, a global leader in liquid packaging solutions, today announced the launch of SidelGPT, a groundbreaking internal AI solution designed to empower employees with enhanced productivity and creativity while ensuring maximum data security.

SidelGPT integrates Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, providing employees with a powerful tool to streamline daily tasks, generate ideas, and access information, all within a secure environment that prioritizes data privacy and control.

“SidelGPT is designed to facilitate our employees’ daily tasks and boost productivity and creativity safely, retaining all of Sidel’s data and sharing nothing with the outside world," said Vahe Ter Nikogosyan, VP of Digital Transformation & Technologies at Sidel. “We also are continuing to enhance SidelGPT with Sidel-specific information sources to further increase the power of this generative AI application.”  

DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY – July 30, 2024 – Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, a global leader in the exhibition and trade fair industry, today announced the retirement of its Operative Managing Director, Erhard Wienkamp, effective July 31st. After three decades of dedicated service, Wienkamp leaves behind a legacy of significant international growth and expansion of Messe Düsseldorf's world-leading trade fairs.

Wienkamp's Transformative Impact on Messe Düsseldorf

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2024 – Salvador Technologies, a leading provider of cyber-incident recovery solutions for critical infrastructure and industrial organizations, today announced that its proprietary platform enabled clients to rapidly overcome the disruptions caused by the recent CrowdStrike outage. The outage, which occurred on July 19th, resulted in a widespread system failure across millions of Windows devices globally, causing significant operational challenges for numerous businesses and organizations.

The outage stemmed from a faulty software update distributed by CrowdStrike, a prominent cybersecurity firm. The incident impacted an estimated 674,000 direct customer relationships and indirectly affected over 49 million entities.Many organizations faced prolonged downtime, lasting from two days to a week, as they struggled to restore normal operations.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2024 – Sidel, a global leader in packaging solutions, today announced the launch of StarLITE®-R Nitro, a groundbreaking bottle base designed to elevate the packaging of still nitrogen-dosed beverages and edible oils. This innovative solution not only offers manufacturers enhanced design flexibility and improved performance but also champions sustainability through its compatibility with 100% recycled PET (rPET).

A Design Breakthrough for Shelf Appeal and Differentiation

StarLITE®-R Nitro introduces a distinctive "wave" pattern, a departure from conventional petaloid base designs. This unique aesthetic enhances shelf appeal and enables manufacturers to differentiate their products in a competitive market. The versatile design accommodates a wide range of bottle shapes and sizes, spanning from 0.2 to 2.5 liters,providing greater creative freedom without compromising on functionality.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 26, 2024 – China Resources C’estbon Beverage Co. Ltd (C’estbon Beverage), one of China’s top bottled water brands, has selected Sidel's cutting-edge complete line packaging solution to support its expansion in producing large-format water bottles.

Featuring Sidel's latest EvoBLOW XL blower in a Combi configuration, the new production lines are capable of producing 12,000 bottles per hour, in sizes of 4.5L or 6L. This development helps C’estbon Beverage maintain its leading position as innovators in the packaged water industry.

Having sold over 130 billion bottles to date, C’estbon Beverage is capitalizing on the growing demand for larger water bottles in China, where this market segment is anticipated to see a 5.9% compound annual growth rate.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 25, 2024 – EuroCIS, Europe's leading trade fair for retail technology, is set to unveil a dedicated Food Service Innovation Hub at its 2025 event. This new platform will spotlight cutting-edge solutions designed to transform the retail food industry, fostering collaboration and driving innovation in this rapidly evolving sector.

A Hub of Inspiration and Networking

The Food Service Innovation Hub will serve as a dynamic meeting point for industry professionals, offering a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and forge valuable connections. The hub will feature a dedicated stage for presentations and demonstrations, providing exhibitors with a platform to showcase their latest products and services to a targeted audience of decision-makers and influencers.

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