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 […]
AixPano – From digital customer portal to learning process platform
Process platforms connect customers, sales, engineering and production within a seamless digital process. This is achieved on the basis of a context-based database that centrally consolidates all product-related information – from material and design data, through to graphic elements and tools, right through to contracts, stock levels and call-off agreements. The result is a seamless […]
David Stark joins Mark Andy as Head of Markets DACH & Benelux
On 1 October 2026, David Stark joined Mark Andy as Head of Markets, responsible for the DACH and Benelux regions. With many years of experience in the printing industry and extensive knowledge of the narrow-web market, he strengthens Mark Andy’s European sales organisation in this strategically important part of the world. Long career in the […]