Futamura cuts cellulose film carbon footprint by 24%
Futamura UK Ltd. announces significant progress in reducing the carbon footprint of its cellulose films, demonstrating a continued commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Since 2019, Futamura has delivered a cumulative carbon saving equivalent to removing ~70,000 cars from UK roads for an entire year. This figure represents avoided CO₂e emissions associated with lacquered (based […]
BOBST Connect: Progress, performance and potential
Several years on from its launch in 2022, BOBST Connect has evolved into a central pillar of BOBST’s vision for a connected, data-driven packaging industry. What began as a digital platform providing remote access to machine and performance data has become a comprehensive digitalisation ecosystem – integrating machines, workflows, quality systems and factory software across […]
INCTEC and Bäumer GmbH – Technology meets implementation
Digitalisation and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly gaining momentum in modern mechanical and plant engineering. Combined with Industry 4.0 concepts, advanced automation, industrial data analysis and digital twins, this opens up considerable potential: Processes can be made more efficient, plant can be maintained proactively, and product quality and energy efficiency can be […]
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 […]