New data from Plastics Europe – “Industry at cliff edge”
New figures published in Plastics the Fast Facts 2025 confirm the rapid and continuing decline in the competitiveness of European plastics manufacturing. Despite a modest stabilisation in production volumes in 2024 (+0.4% to 54.6 Mt) after a record contraction in 2023 (-7.6%), Europe’s global market share has continued to erode — collapsing from 22% in […]
Masterpack uses Vetaphone corona for difficult substrates
Leading Italian specialist converter Masterpack has installed a SOMA CI flexo press fitted with Vetaphone corona technology to improve performance on the latest PP and PE materials that it uses for a range of flexible packaging manufactured at its plant in Veruno. Established in 1988 by Claudio Binda and still under family ownership and management, […]
Zecher GmbH expands sales network with new partner in Brazil
Zecher GmbH, one of the leading manufacturers of anilox rolls, is continuing to expand its international sales network, sending a clear signal for growth and customer focus. Since August 2025, the company has been represented in Brazil by groupwork Brasil. With this step, Zecher is strengthening its presence in South America and establishing the groundwork […]
RK Print Coat – “Coating on a Roll”
Flexible packaging films and papers, bags, pouches, labels and much more besides all have one thing in common: their processing life begins on a roll. The converter adds value by printing, shaping, stamping, slitting, forming, folding, sealing, and, of course, by coating and laminating. At each processing stage, the aim is to maintain processing integrity […]
Dr. Hönle AG announces rebranding of the Group
UV specialist Dr. Hönle AG unites its group of companies under one strong, future-focused brand: the subsidiaries as well as the parent company are renamed to Hoenle – Dr. Hönle AG will be Hoenle AG. This step reflects the strategic development of the group and brings clarity to its international activities. Hoenle has been the […]