Technology
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Canon USA launches LX-D400 4-inch full-colour label printer with 13 inch per second output, optional RFID encoding
The LX-D400 launch follows Canon’s introduction of the corrPRESS iB17, an industrial inkjet system for large-scale corrugated packaging printing presented at the FEFCO Technical Seminar 2025 in Rome.
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Sonoco unveils resealable metal cans and microwaveable metal bowls at Interpack 2026 as plastic-free alternatives
By offering mono-material metal alternatives to mixed-material packs, Sonoco’s new products reduce both regulatory exposure and material costs.
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Agfa, Hybrid Software partner to enable fully digital folding carton production with variable data printing
The SpeedSet Orca press combines digital primer, water-based inks, and inline varnish, handling paper and micro-flute substrates to allow different packaging applications to be produced on the same digital platform.
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Mondi, Dreco develop powder detergent pack with 50% mechanically recycled PCR plastic
The recycled content reduces virgin plastic demand, while the mono-material polyolefin structure (compatible with existing recycling infrastructure) ensures the pack can be processed after use.
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Arty Labels installs PRPC 330 UV digital press in Mumbai for spot UV, foiling without lamination
The PRPC 330 UV digital system applies UV-curable inkjet for spot effects, building gloss or metallic finishes directly on the label without raised tooling costs.
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Hailiang, Rawas sign US$566M copper plant deal in Saudi Arabia, including 50,000T recycling line
One-third of the facility’s total output, 50,000 tonnes annually, is dedicated to refined recycled copper, processing scrap material back into specification-grade metal.
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STI Group launches fiber-based Click-Box for laundry pods with child-resistant snap-lock, water-based barrier
The Click-Box’s water-based barrier coating provides an effective water vapour barrier without plastic lamination, while the corrugated board structure maintains rigidity.
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Bandall launches SmartBand System integrating variable printing, weighing, banding in one process
NETHERLANDS – Bandall has launched SmartBand, an integrated banding technology that combines data processing, variable printing, and optional weighing, enabling real-time data capture and printing…
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Ta’ziz, Alpha Dhabi sign US$10B deal to produce 2.2MT of packaging chemicals annually
UAE – Ta’ziz and Alpha Dhabi have signed a US$10 billion deal to produce up to 14 new chemicals in Abu Dhabi, delivering 2.2 million…
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Vention launches third-generation Rapid Series Palletizer in EMEA, cutting deployment time to 12 weeks
The 25% lower capital cost claim suggests that Vention’s modular approach avoids the custom engineering and specialised integration labour that drive up costs of traditional palletising systems.