Comas – A new key player emerges
COMAS, a global leading supplier of primary solutions and processing equipment for the food, cosmetic, tobacco and energy storage industries and part of the Coesia Group, has recently acquired SAM EUROPE, a prominent player in the design and manufacturing of equipment for the converting and printing industry, including innovative solutions for energy storage systems. In […]
Lenze at Labelexpo Europe – Scalable drive technology
From 16 to 19 September, Lenze will be presenting its latest motion control and automation solutions for printing and converting processes at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona in Hall 4, Stand 4E53. As an experienced partner for machine manufacturers, Lenze knows the challenges of the industry – from digital workflows and print-on-demand to sustainable packaging […]
Politecna aligns with Vetaphone technology
Located just 10 minutes from Milan Malpensa airport, Politecna is a manufacturer of converting technology for the packaging sector and one of Vetaphone’s specialist OEMs. Although relatively small, employing 17 people and generating sales of around €8m a year, Politecna is one of those little gems that one comes across in the industry from time […]
The Label Makers improve efficiency with Martin Automatic
In the six decades since The Label Makers was established in Bradford, West Yorkshire, the company has always invested in the latest equipment to steer a path towards excellence in label production. Leading press manufacturing technology from Gallus, Nilpeter, MPS, Xeikon, and Durst have all been part of the development programme that now sees the […]
Afera highlights tape industry’s reaction towards global tariffs
Faced with the growing threat of global tariffs and shifting trade dynamics, Afera surveyed its Members to better understand how the European adhesive tape industry is preparing for potential disruption. The results reveal a sector actively grappling with cost pressures, supply chain risks and the need for strategic foresight. In his late February article, “A […]