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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 8, 2024 – The 16th Arab-German Health Forum will take place on October 15, 2024, at the Adlon Kempinski in Berlin. The forum will bring together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and business leaders from Arab countries and Germany to discuss the latest developments in healthcare and promote cooperation between the two regions.

The theme of this year's forum is "Bridging Cultures, Advancing Health." The program will cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Digital health
• Innovation in healthcare
• Medical tourism
• Pharmaceuticals
• Medical devices

Networking Opportunities

The Arab-German Health Forum will also provide ample networking opportunities for attendees to connect with other industry experts, policymakers, and researchers.

Call to Action

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – The 9th Hydrogen Industry Day will take place on November 12-13, 2024, at Gut Gnadental in Neuss, Germany, the headquarters of the Wasserstoff Hub Rheinland. The event will bring together high-ranking speakers to discuss the latest developments and solutions for scaling up hydrogen production and use.

The focus of this year's event is on solutions for the hydrogen ramp-up. The program will cover a wide range of topics, including:

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 – The 3rd VertiFarm show, taking place in Dortmund, Germany from October 8th to 10th, 2024, is set to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The event will focus on innovative technologies and new approaches to cultivation, with a particular emphasis on the burgeoning cannabis market.

Vertical farming, a method of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, has gained significant traction in recent years due to its potential to address food security and sustainability concerns. VertiFarm serves as a leading platform for industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers to explore the latest trends and innovations in this rapidly evolving field.

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.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 6, 2024 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), a leading technology provider for the printing industry, and Solenis, a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, are announcing a collaboration in the field of paper packaging at Fachpack 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany. The aim of the agreement is to develop a cost-effective method for integrating barrier coatings for fiber-based packaging directly into the existing web-fed flexographic printing process with the HEIDELBERG Boardmaster. Barrier coatings are used to prevent the ingress or egress of water or water vapor, hot and cold liquids, oils, and greases from or into paper packaging.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 6, 2024 – Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), is about to transform narrow web printing with its latest research breakthrough: Gallus MatteJet technology. The innovation, which will be unveiled at Labelexpo Americas 2024, represents a significant advancement in inkjet printing. It enables a high-quality matte finish that was previously unattainable in digital inkjet printing, opening up the wine label market to the possibilities of inkjet technology for the first time.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 6, 2024 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is making its entry into industrial digital commercial printing a reality, following the announcement of its collaboration with Canon at drupa 2024. The new B3 inkjet printing system Jetfire 50 from HEIDELBERG, which was showcased at the leading industry trade fair, is now in demo operation at the Print Media Center (PMC) in Wiesloch-Walldorf and is available for demonstrations to interested parties.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 26, 2024 – Lavigne, a member of the Clairefontaine Group in France and a leading provider of calendars, stationery, greeting cards, and promotional items, has chosen the Ricoh Pro Z75 B2+ sheetfed inkjet press to accelerate its business growth and enhance productivity.

Recognizing the advantages of digital printing early on, Lavigne has consistently invested in digital printing systems to improve production flexibility and responsiveness. The Ricoh Pro Z75, a B2+ duplex sheetfed inkjet press with water-based inks, is the latest addition to their production printing portfolio.

"Our developers have created an exceptional press that combines high color gamut, efficient B2 duplex printing, and outstanding TCO, making it ideal for the transition from offset to digital," said Sander Sondaal, Director, Commercial Print Sales, Ricoh Europe Graphic Communications.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 29, 2024 – Dataline Solutions, the innovative company behind the renowned MultiPress MIS/ERP software, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking integration with Print.com, a leading European online printing platform. This strategic partnership aims to streamline the print production process, offering enhanced efficiency and growth opportunities for print providers.

Integration Benefits

This certified link empowers MultiPress users to seamlessly order printed materials from Print.com without leaving their familiar MultiPress environment. It ensures complete transparency and control over the order flow by retaining all administrative and product data within the MultiPress database. Simultaneously, MultiPress adopts Print.com's intuitive web interface, including its sophisticated product structure, for a user-friendly experience.

Key advantages of this integration include:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 29, 2024 – Dataline Solutions, a leading provider of MIS/ERP software for the printing industry, is set to make a significant impact at Graphispag 2024, taking place in Barcelona from October 1st to 3rd. The company will be showcasing its innovative MultiPress software, emphasizing its ability to drastically reduce administrative costs for print production businesses.

With administrative tasks often accounting for a substantial 40% of a print job's cost, MultiPress offers a solution to streamline these processes, leading to increased margins and improved profitability. Visitors to Dataline's booth (#41) will have the opportunity to see firsthand how MultiPress can transform their operations.

MultiPress: Streamlining Print Production

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 29, 2024 – The printing industry is witnessing a significant shift as businesses increasingly adopt a hybrid model, expanding their product range beyond traditional offerings. While this evolution presents lucrative opportunities for growth and higher margins, it also brings forth a unique set of challenges that print businesses must navigate to ensure success.

Key Challenges in the Hybrid Model

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 24, 2024 – Messe Düsseldorf has announced that the upcoming drupa 2028, the world's leading trade fair for printing technologies, will be held from May 9th to 17th, 2028. This marks a shift from its traditional format, reducing the event's duration to nine days in response to evolving industry trends and attendee feedback.

Adapting to a Changing Landscape

The decision to shorten drupa's duration reflects the dynamic transformation of the printing and packaging industry. While drupa 2024 showcased the industry's commitment to sustainability and innovation, it also highlighted a trend towards shorter stays for attendees, particularly those in top and middle management.

Following the booming interest in beverage variety packs among North American consumers, many beverage producers are now considering implementing this packaging strategy in other markets. Sidel has distilled its expertise in variety packs into a new whitepaper to support producers and brewers in their decision-making.

The launch of Sidel’s new variety pack solutions whitepaper will aid brewers and other beverage manufacturers looking to capitalise on this surge in popularity of variety packs. The comprehensive and objective whitepaper has been designed to explore and address the pertinent issues faced by decision-makers when designing their variety pack packing strategy, from market value and industrial challenges to the transition to an inhouse solution.

Growing demand for Variety Packs