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Masterpress expands sustainable packaging capacity
Masterpress, a European provider of high-quality label and packaging solutions, has announced the installation of a Karlville Swiss pouch-making machine at its Białystok production site. The investment significantly expands the company’s sustainable packaging portfolio to meet accelerating market demand for circular economy solutions and compliance under the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). In-house […]
Dalpo acquires Premier Limpet
The acquisition of Premier Limpet gives Afera Member Dalpo Poland sp. z o.o. an established U.K. manufacturing and distribution base in printed and plain adhesive tapes. Afera Member Dalpo Poland sp. z o.o. has expanded its European adhesive tape footprint through the acquisition of U.K.-based Premier Limpet Limited, the country’s largest independent manufacturer of printed […]
Afera advances next-level test methods work
The TM-WG is refining Afera 5001, preparing a new method for film surface treatment, and strengthening the Association’s contribution to European and international standardisation. Afera’s Next-Level Test Methods Working Group (TM-WG), chaired by Afera Standardisation Consultant Karsten Seitz, is progressing work on established Afera methods, new testing procedures and external standardisation. Its current programme is […]
TechBlick Berlin – Materials set the stage for next-gen electronics
From silver-coated copper and room-temperature copper processing to biosensor inks, graphene, stretchable conductors and advanced substrates: TechBlick Berlin (21 and 22 October, The Estrel Berlin) will put materials innovation at the heart of its 2026 programme. When discussing the future of printed and flexible electronics, it is tempting to focus on the finished product: a […]
LOPEC Startup Award opens application phase
Start-ups developing innovative solutions in printed and flexible electronics can now apply for the LOPEC Startup Award 2027. Applications are open until 7 November 2026. The search for the next generation of innovative companies in printed and flexible electronics is underway: the application phase for the LOPEC Startup Award is now open. The award is […]
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.