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Maplesoft Webinar – Simulations to address R2R quality issues
As end-customers demand faster delivery and higher-quality products, converters and manufacturers of thin web materials – such as plastics, films, paper, labels and metallic membranes must find ways to optimise their web line operations. However, with numerous factors affecting web line performance, including tension variations, material changes, and control strategies, identifying the right approach can […]
Succession in the presidency of Comexi
Following through with the succession plan initiated eight years ago, the ownership and the Board of Directors have decided that on 1 May 2025, Pau Xifra will assume the Presidency of Comexi, taking over from the current President, Manel Xifra, who will continue to collaborate as a member of the Board of Directors. José Mª […]
Joy Paper chooses Vetaphone corona
Established in 1988, Joy Paper Co Ltd. (JPC) has over 35 years of experience as the leading coating factory in Taiwan. Specialising in various release liners used across industries like carbon fibre, packaging, labels, medical, and tapes, the company is dedicated to producing the highest-performance products. Based in Taichung City, Taiwan, the company’s modern 4,000 […]
E Ink partners with Realtek in second-gen electronic shelf labels
E Ink, the originator, pioneer, and global commercial leader in electronic paper (ePaper) technology, announced its collaboration with Realtek Semiconductor to unveil the second-generation System-on-Panel (SoP) electronic shelf label (ESL) reference design. This innovative solution simplifies ESL development, significantly reducing the barrier to entry. Under identical display areas, the new-generation design achieves approximately a 30% […]
Pragmatic Semiconductor appoints Steve McCue as CFO
Pragmatic Semiconductor Ltd., announced the appointment of Steve McCue as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), leading the company’s finance and corporate services divisions, and Executive Director to Pragmatic’s Board of Directors, with immediate effect. With an extensive career of over 30 years in both CFO and operational leadership roles spanning high-tech, electronics, advanced materials, packaging and […]
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.