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Coveris reduces CO2 emissions of electricity at its Egyptian site to almost zero
By Converter on March 25, 2020In line with Coveris’ global strategy to be an industry sustainable leader, the company’s plants across Europe and Middle East are working continuously to reduce their environmental footprint. The latest example comes from Egypt where the plant is switching its electricity supply from diesel to hydropower eliminating CO2 emissions by more than 90 per cent in 2020. Marking a major […] -
matchmycolor celebrates 10-year anniversary
By Converter on October 3, 2019Founded in 2009 in Basel, Switzerland, matchmycolor LLC is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The company was formed following a management buyout of the Colibri color-matching business. Since its creation, matchmycolor has continuously expanded its offer, its team of experts and its premises. “We want to express our appreciation to all our employees, customers and partners for their invaluable […] -
The Key to Rewinding is Strain!
By dt-admin on October 25, 2018When rewinding there are three main factors to control – Tension, Nip Load and Wind Torque – these forces and torques can be viewed as the stress and strain in the product being rewound. By ensuring they are actively monitored and controlled you will end up with an improved final product, whether it be paper, foil, plastic film, wire or […] -
New technology on display at Labelexpo
By Converter on August 24, 2018Labelexpo Americas is the prime opportunity to witness the new face of Mark Andy and truly understand our commitment to the converter. Formerly a company maintaining an OEM-centric business model, the organisation has more than doubled its supply and service operations and expanded workflow offerings in recent years. Six new innovations never before seen by the Labelexpo Americas audience will be […] -
Canadian packaging company is growing by the day
By Converter on January 31, 2018Jet Label & Packaging produces labels and printed tape efficiently and cost-effectively for a diverse portfolio of customers, including grocery stores such as Safeway (CDN) and Sobeys; international forest product companies such as Canfor and West Fraser; consumer product companies such as Bee Maid Honey and Arctic Chiller; industrial application companies such as Acklands Grainger, Gregg Distributors, and All Weather […] -
Kongskilde positioned for expansion in new location
By Converter on January 18, 2018New facility has 28,000-square-foot warehouse and office with training centre Kongskilde Industries, which recently operated out of a plant in nearby Hudson, has relocated to a new location at 1802 Industrial Park Drive, Unit A, in Normal. The company will continue to market its pneumatic product lines for the plastic, paper, packaging and grain industries. “We appreciate the […] -
Erik Hodenpijl is the new managing director of Bosch Sprang
By Converter on January 17, 2018Erik Hodenpijl became the new Managing Director of Bosch Sprang located in Sprang-Capelle in the Netherlands. He assumed his position as CEO from January 1, 2018, following the departure of his predecessor Rob Smeulders Erik Hodenpijl (54) held technical, commercial and senior management positions at various rigid plastic converters and worked as an independent consultant since 2010. He is already […] -
Bischof + Klein invest in the future following anniversary
By Converter on September 5, 2017In the 125th year of its existence, the German family-owned company, Bischof + Klein, with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, France and Poland, is once again extending its capacities for manufacturing flexible packaging and technical films. In recent years, B+K has invested around five million pounds in modernising and increasing the production capacity at its plant in Shropshire. “We are […] -
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ebeam Technologies and Uteco Group partner on EB curing innovation
By Converter on March 23, 2017ebeam Technologies, the developer and manufacturer of electron beam (ebeam or EB) solutions, and Uteco Converting S.p.A., a leading producer of diverse flexible packaging applications for the printing and converting industry, have announced a new addition to its growing list of partners that will boost the development of ebeam solutions for print and packaging production. The new partnership is far […] -
X-Rite acquires ColorCert software assets
By Converter on March 6, 2017X-Rite has announced that it has acquired the ColorCert software assets from Nelissen Consulting, a privately held company in Germany. Since 2013, X-Rite has been the exclusive distributor of ColorCert software, a real-time colour and print quality process control and reporting tool used by consumer packaged goods companies and packaging converters to simplify colour communication across all internal and external […]
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