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Hubergroup to showcase Hydro-i at IndiaCorr Expo 2025

Hubergroup to showcase Hydro-i at IndiaCorr Expo 2025

Hubergroup Print Solutions will present its water-based Hydro-i ink portfolio for corrugated packaging at IndiaCorr Expo 2025. The series, introduced in 2022, combines high print performance with low VOC content and local manufacturing in Silvassa.

Henkel and Ravenwood align on linerless labelling adhesives

Henkel and Ravenwood align on linerless labelling adhesives

Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Ravenwood Packaging have formed a strategic cooperation focused on hotmelt pressure-sensitive adhesives for linerless labelling. The alliance will be highlighted at Label Expo 2025 on stands 4C56 and 5A52.

Alpla marks 70 years and outlines strategy for growth

Alpla marks 70 years and outlines strategy for growth

Alpla marked its 70th anniversary with a review of key innovations and a focus on future investments in digitalisation, automation and circular economy models, while maintaining its system approach to plastic packaging and recycling. The family-owned company operates 200 sites in 46 countries and employs more than 24,000 people.

Netstal to run Elios 5500 PAC thin-wall IML pails at K 2025

Netstal to run Elios 5500 PAC thin-wall IML pails at K 2025

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Netstal will demonstrate a high-performance cell for 1-liter in-mold labeled pails on the Elios 5500 PAC injection molding machine. The exhibit combines thin-wall molding, fast cycles and energy-efficient operation for packaging applications.

BMT to showcase smart prototyping at Drinktec 2025

BMT to showcase smart prototyping at Drinktec 2025

BMT will present its Smart prototyping platform at Drinktec 2025, stand C6-531. The system integrates virtual SBM simulation, 3D-printed moulds and lab-scale testing to accelerate and de-risk bottle development.

ENGEL expands mould temperature control to 160 °C at K 2025

ENGEL expands mould temperature control to 160 °C at K 2025

ENGEL will showcase an expanded temperature control portfolio at K 2025, including ultrasonic-based e-flomo and eco-flomo systems rated up to 160 °C and the new e-flomo one for high flow rates. The solutions target lower scrap, higher process stability and up to 50% reduction in cooling water use.

Comexi to present flexible packaging systems at K 2025

Comexi to present flexible packaging systems at K 2025

Comexi will showcase printing, converting and digital service solutions at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, highlighting efficiency, automation and sustainability. The program includes daily open sessions on print technology selection and the role of AI and automation, plus an afterwork meeting on 10 October.

Live integrated label production at Labelexpo Europe 2025

Live integrated label production at Labelexpo Europe 2025

ETI Converting, Martin Automatic, Lundberg Tech and LemuGroup will run a fully integrated, live label production line at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona, covering coating, converting and end-of-line automation. Visitors will see a real job produced under show-floor conditions, from dual-web input to palletized rolls.