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IPCO AB acquires New Era Converting Machinery
IPCO AB, wholly owned by FAM AB, has acquired web converting equipment manufacturer New Era Converting Machinery Inc. IPCO is an industrial process solutions company with around 600 employees in 25 countries, which innovates, manufactures and services advanced high-performance processing equipment and steel belts, supported by a strong local sales and aftermarket presence. Expanding IPCO’s […]
BOBST and KURZ – Strategic partnership in hot-transfer technology
BOBST, a leading provider of substrate processing, printing and converting equipment and services for packaging and label manufacturers, and LEONHARD KURZ Stiftung & Co. KG, a global leader in surface embellishment technology, have decided to increase their collaboration. The aim is to push the boundaries of hot-stamping technology, leveraging the combined expertise and innovative capabilities […]
ICE Europe 2025 delivers another successful edition
The 14th edition of ICE Europe, the world’s leading exhibition for the conversion of flexible, web-based materials such as paper, film, and foil, successfully concluded a few days ago, reaffirming its position as the premier meeting place for the industry. Over the course of three days, the event brought together thousands of professionals from around […]
TactoTek appoints Dr Pälvi Apilo as CTO
TactoTek, the global leader in in-mould structural electronics (IMSE), has appointed Dr Pälvi Apilo as Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. Dr Apilo is a seasoned innovator in advanced electronics and strategic research and has already played a key role in shaping TactoTek’s technology development. With Dr Apilo as CTO, TactoTek will continue to develop IMSE […]
AUO named Top 100 Global Innovator by Clarivate
With a long-term strategy for intellectual property rights, AUO is a dedicated player in advanced display technology R&D and green technology applications. In the recent Top 100 Global Innovators 2025 revealed by Clarivate, the company has been recognised for the fourth consecutive year, with its outstanding achievements in innovation widely acknowledged. To sustain AUO’s market […]
Interview with Cordula Schulz (Schulz Flexgroup)
The Voice of Converting | Cordula Schulz (Schulz Flexgroup)
In our podcast ‘The Voice of Converting’, we spoke to Cordula Schulz, Owner and Managing Director of Schulz Flexgroup. To celebrate her birthday, the entrepreneur invited us to the company site in Roth near Nuremberg, Germany. In an exclusive interview, we discussed birthday wishes, female leadership and the importance of digitalisation and AI.
Innovation Day with high-calibre guest speakers
The first mayor of the town of Roth opened the Innovation Day of Schulz Flexgroup with his words of greetings, followed by a speech from Cordula Schulz herself. After these introductory remarks, representatives of leading companies from the packaging industry provided lectures on current hot topics. SÜDPACK Medica discussed sustainability in packaging by highlighting Mono-PP solutions for pharmaceutical primary packaging, while TekniPlex offered an update on pharmaceutical blister packs that are minimised and recyclable.
Siegwerk showcased sustainability strategies for UV flexo inks, and Huhtamaki discussed the impact of the PPWR on the flexible packaging business for pharma and consumer health. Finally, Mondi introduced the audience to its recyclable barrier papers.
Digitalisation and AI
In our interview, Cordula Schulz underlined the importance of digitalisation and AI to find pathways in an increasingly difficult landscape of bureaucracy and legislation. Find out more in this episode!
This Podcast episode is sponsored by IBD Wickeltechnik.
1. Connecting Professionals
Networking is our bread and butter. We connect people and companies from all parts of the supply chains of the industries we serve and thus make a significant contribution to their success. We not only know our industries on a technological level, but also know what makes the people behind the machines tick and what really moves them.
2. Multi-channel communication
Print media continues to be highly relevant for our specialist audience. At the same time, more and more digital media formats are being developed, which are being introduced by providers of specialised media with very different levels of success. When it comes to our digital platforms, we always focus on the formats that really suit our target groups! In addition to the “classic” online news, these are primarily podcasts, video reports, webinars and email newsletters. For our social media activities, we rely entirely on LinkedIn, where we can reach the relevant people and target groups for our media brands in a targeted manner.
3. Global presence, special events
By travelling to trade fairs, conferences and industry events around the world, we always have our finger on the pulse of the industries we serve. We believe in the “magic” of personal contacts and cultivate these as often as possible. In addition, we offer our own face-to-face and online events that enable in-depth networking in a more intimate atmosphere. Internal and external experts who speak at our events should always offer real added value, beyond sales presentations and “empty business-speak”!
4. Fundamental Values
As a company, we stand up for democracy, human rights and freedom of the press. We want all people to be treated equally regardless of gender, sexual identity, skin colour, origin, religion and age. We are firmly opposed to racism and anti-Semitism and reject extremism of any kind.
5. Sustainability
We recognise our responsibility to do our part to curb man-made climate change and develop constructive solutions for a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. On a journalistic level, we accompany “green” innovations in the sectors we serve with a critical distance. We reject “greenwashing”. As a company, we include sustainability aspects in all investment decisions and favour climate-neutral means of transport for business trips whenever possible.