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Mondi presents sustainable papers for seamless printing in the office
The annual Big Buyer trade show has established itself in the industry as a fixed meeting point for paper manufacturers as well as wholesalers and retailers. As a global packaging and paper company, Mondi will be exhibiting at stand B32 and showcasing a selection of papers from its premium Color Copy, NAUTILUS®, BIO TOP 3® and IQ brands. The international trade event from 27 to 29 November in Milan is dedicated to products in the stationery, office, party, creativity and toy sectors. Visitors can attend a variety of conferences to learn more about current trends and innovative product developments.
Ranpak announces launch of GrasiKraft™ paper
Ranpak announced the launch of its new GrasiKraft™paper void fill made with grass fibers. Ranpak is, as they claim, the first company in the world to offer grass paper as part of its standard product portfolio for void fill, which joins its innovative suite of products including automated packaging solutions and paper converters that can serve any application required within a box.
Mondi Warsaw marks completion of €90 million plant upgrade
Mondi has recently completed a €90 million investment upgrade in its Mszczonów plant near Warsaw which doubled its capacity, making it the largest corrugated solutions plant in Poland, and one of the biggest in Europe. The plant is now ideally set up to meet the needs of manufacturers requiring innovative and sustainable packaging solutions with enhanced levels of quality and service. Mondi Warsaw is set to host an event inviting customers to explore the upgraded plant and engage with Mondi experts on packaging innovation, trends and circular solutions.
UPM Raflatac launches OptiCut™ WashOff linerless label
UPM Raflatac is expanding its direct thermal (DT) linerless label offering with the launch of its new OptiCut™ WashOff solution. The new linerless label is specifically designed for returnable and reusable plastic food containers, including PP, HDPE and PET crates used in food logistics. Available to customers now, the label launch meets the need for innovative plastic packaging solutions, driven by evolving regulations and consumer demand.
Felix Schoeller informs about price adjustments for digital media products
Felix Schoeller will be making a price increase for its digital media products as of 1st January 2025. The global specialty paper manufacturer based in Osnabrück has already informed customers and partners so that they can plan ahead. The price adjustment will be customer-centric, cost-sensitive and based on partnership to ensure stability and long-term predictability on all sides.
Gmund Papier introduces two new collections
Inspired by Jules Verne and the celestial bodies they are named after, the paper developers from Tegernsee have created two new collections: Gmund Mother Earth and Gmund Moonlight. These collections embody the contrasts between Earth and Moon in their design, texture, and color – from wild and rugged to elegant and radiant. With their blend of aesthetics and sustainability, they set new standards for high-quality paper products.
Fedrigoni presents Colour Dimensions
A new collection encompassing, for the first time, all of Fedrigoni’s luxury-coloured papers in a definitive guide to act as a real support to the creativity of designers: This is Colour Dimensions, the new colour system created by Fedrigoni and presented in preview at Luxe Pack 2024, where it was very successful. Colour Dimensions represents an innovative way of exploring the world of luxury-coloured paper through the CMF (Colour, Material, Finish) approach, widely used by designers. An innovative tool that collects the most precious-coloured papers already existing in the Fedrigoni portfolio and some important new additions. Among the brand-new papers, the absolute protagonists are Sirio Allpack and Sirio Illusion, both perfect for luxury packaging and resistant to light.
Mondi announces closure of Stambolijski paper mill following fire
Following the fire at Mondi’s Stambolijski mill (Bulgaria) on Tuesday 24 September 2024, the Group has announced that it will permanently close the mill. The fire caused extensive damage to the 100,000 tonne per annum brown kraft paper machine and stopped production at the site. Thanks to the swift and professional response on the day, everyone on site remained safe.
Oppboga Bruk: Inauguration of new production line
Oppboga Bruk AB, producer of multiply paperboard for signs, displays and packaging, recently inaugurated its new KLM3 production line, which is the company’s largest investment in more than 50 years. The bespoke 50-metre-long machine weighing 110 tonnes was installed in just 5 weeks and was up and running at nearly full capacity 2 weeks after startup. Among the invitees that attended the inaugural celebration at Oppboga Bruk were company stakeholders, business representatives and local politicians, as well as employees and their families.
UPM Raflatac helps enhance packaging recyclability with new labels guide e-book
UPM Raflatac is pleased to announce the launch of its new Packaging Recyclability Guide, designed to help fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) stakeholders across the packaging value chain navigate the complexities of packaging design and recyclability. The new guide, which is available as a free e-book on the company’s website here or as a downloadable pdf here, offers practical information on the guidelines, definitions and criteria to help make informed label choices that will enhance recyclability.
Mondi to acquire Schumacher Packaging’s Western Europe assets
Mondi announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the German, Benelux and UK corrugated converting and solid board operations of Schumacher Packaging1 for an enterprise value of €634 million. This acquisition will expand Mondi’s corrugated footprint in Western Europe and add complementary fibre-based products, focused on eCommerce and FMCG, to enhance its existing customer offering.
UPM Raflatac and Eurostampa collaborate on Envelope 2024 project
UPM Raflatac is proud to announce its collaboration with Eurostampa on the innovative Envelope 2024 project. This year’s project showcases cutting-edge design and sustainable materials, highlighting the synergy between technology and creativity. After being printed using innovative techniques, the labels were showcased at the Luxe Pack 2024, Monaco.
