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Next-generation PU ink binders from UFlex Chemicals
5+ hour, 10+ min ago (549+ words) At UFlex Chemicals, PU ink binder development is grounded in a deep understanding of these industry dynamics. Through advanced polyurethane chemistry and sustained R&D investment, the company has built an application-specific binder portfolio that delivers measurable improvements in print…...
UPM, Michelman and Bobst's bio-based paper packaging
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (451+ words) Packaging South Asia UPM Specialty Materials, Michelman, and Bobst have joined forces to develop two validated paper-based packaging concepts for brands navigating the EU packaging rules, such as the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). By combining fiber-based materials, bio-based coatings, and…...
India's next trillion-dollar opportunity & the need for conviction capital
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (664+ words) India trains some of the world's best engineers. Yet many of its deepest technology companies still struggle to raise conviction capital at home. I was raised in India with the notion that it produced some of the brightest engineers globally....
War hits ink supply " Japanese snack packaging goes B/W
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (205+ words) Calbee announces temporary shift for 14 products Japanese snack giant Calbee has announced a temporary shift to black-and-white monochrome packaging for 14 of its products, citing global supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing war on Iran, the Japanese media reported. The…...
IPACK-IMA unveils expanded global strategy for 2028 exhibition
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (422+ words) New Bevertech launch, Smart Factory expansion, and rising exhibitor demand shape roadmap to Milan 2028 IPACK-IMA 2028 has outlined an expanded international strategy, new industry partnerships, and a stronger focus on innovation ahead of its 2028 edition, scheduled to take place at Fiera…...
Pouchwale's short-run flexible packaging solutions
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (288+ words) Bets on hybrid LED technology to power India's short-run packaging market Speaking at the CMPL Expo 2026 in Mumbai, a company official said the firm has adopted hybrid LED printing technology for its flexible packaging operations, combining advantages associated with flexographic…...
Arty Labels gets a new PRPC 330 UV digital label press
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (208+ words) Mumbai provider of label solutions looks at enhancing quality Mumbai-based Arty Labels, a provider of diverse label solutions, has installed a new PRPC 330 UV'a comprehensive, all-in-one digital inkjet label printing and finishing machine, capable of handling a wide variety of…...
KHS extends its Connect App Guide
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (662+ words) Packaging South Asia The KHS Group is giving beverage producers more help with the servicing of their machines. Thanks to the addition of various new functions, KHS Connect App Guide now makes maintenance management even more efficient by integrating bills…...
Leibinger's 2 DJET coding system at Interpack
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (441+ words) Coding class for 2 D codes without compromise At Interpack, Leibinger, a global specialist in coding & marking systems with its headquarters in Tuttlingen (Baden-W'rttemberg), Germany, unveiled 2 DJET, its new coding class and a completely new approach to industrial coding and marking....
Interpack 2026 in focus
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (232+ words) The increasing divergence of packaging materials and the packaging process This year's Interpack has been rather calm, in particular at the six halls dedicated to packaging production, basically covering printing, marking and labelling systems, thermoformed containers, and packaging materials. Most…...