New Era Converting, an IPCO company, has announced that Stephen Pickett is taking on a new role as Controls Engineering Manager. In this role, Pickett manages New Era’s Controls Engineering Department, focusing on delivering high-quality engineered solutions. His duties include resource planning, leading process improvement initiatives, mentoring engineering staff, customer relations, team development and inter-departmental […]
Read more »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 […]
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Selecting the most suitable packaging material for a product is often far from straightforward. Fruits and vegetables, and many other foods and beverages have different shelf lives. Vegetable items and fruits have high water content. They are often easily bruised, easily crushed and split, which encourages the growth of fungi, bacteria and mould. Fruit and […]
Kai Höfer is Head of Service at KOCH Robotersysteme. In this interview, he talks about the range of services offered by his company, the special features and the significance of the human factor. Mr Höfer, how about this: a robot that maintains and repairs robots? Kai Höfer: The idea sounds tempting at first. But I […]
One of Mexico’s leading narrow web converters of labels, pouches, and shrink sleeves, Promographic & Design, has fitted Vetaphone corona technology to its Nilpeter flexo and HP Indigo digital presses to assure consistently high-quality surface treatment. The company was created in 2005 by Ricardo Villar and Federico Padilla in response to a growing demand for […]
UV Days 2025, organised by IST METZ, will offer a unique opportunity for printing industry professionals to find out about the latest trends and technologies from 3 to 5 June. Under the motto ‘Mission to Zero’, IST METZ will present ground-breaking developments in digitalisation, sustainability and innovative curing solutions that will revolutionise the industry. From […]
On 20 March 2025, more than 160 participants tuned in for a live demo of TACK (Tapes and Adhesives Calculation Kit). The webinar not only provided participants with a hands-on understanding of TACK’s functionalities but served as a valuable training resource. The session was recorded, ensuring ongoing access for members. The newly developed PCF calculation […]