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“Women in Packaging” at interpack for the first time
If women exchange ideas, they can profit and with them so can the entire sector. Interpack deliberately brings international women from the sector together for the trade fair in May. Under the title “Women in Packaging”, on 8 May there will be a first time event explicitly for the women in the sector. The programme features a discussion on stage with top speakers from all over the world as well as opportunities for networking. The event is supported by the WPO – World Packaging Organization – which is contributing its worldwide network.
Mondi expands online ordering options for uncoated fine paper
Mondi provides new possibilities for sourcing paper easily and quickly. The website mymondi.net serves as a central access point. Starting from the product pages, articles from the Pergraphica® and Color Copy ranges are linked directly with suitable sources of supply. This service is open to customers in Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy and Great Britain. The purchasing process is handled by a network of long-standing partners and supplemented by a web shop operated by paper merchant Europapier.
Sulapac® Luxe: New sustainable material for luxury fragrance caps
Beauty brands are seeking sustainable alternatives for conventional plastic packaging – but high-end brands have high-end demands. Sulapac’s expanded portfolio, including a novel bio-based material ideal for fragrance bottle caps, allows cosmetic brands to meet their sustainability targets with a comprehensive range of applications, without compromising quality or aesthetics.
Irix release new mount for all cine lenses
Irix film optics are known, among other things, for a large selection of available mounts. Now, this already rich selection is expanded by one more system - Fujifilm X. Lens choices for the Irix Cine set were dictated by the desire to create conditions for filmmakers to focus their efforts on the implementation of the material, not on the search for optics that will meet the requirements of all of the tasks. All the lenses are in the Irix Cine standard, which allows for the same effect throughout the range. They have unique bokeh but also they preserve colors and details to simplify work in post-production and give a unique character to the created material.
ABB unveils Unstoppable film series to underline the lives of women in industry and advocate for diversity
ABB is proud to announce the launch of its new film series: Unstoppable. This series aims to promote diversity and profile three remarkable female leaders in the mining, pulp and paper, and metals industries. Unstoppable highlights the inspiring stories of three women who have broken down barriers and made significant contributions to their respective industries. Through this series, ABB aims to raise awareness of the importance of diversity and inclusion; and encourage more women to pursue careers in STEM fields.
Hasselblad Heroines 2023 returns with public nominations for the first time
Since 2019, Hasselblad Heroines has been shining the spotlight on women who are making an impact in photography. By showcasing their inspiring creations, challenges, and breakthroughs, the ultimate goal is to encourage the next generation of women to bring their creative vision to life. For the first time in the programme’s history, the 2023 edition of Hasselblad Heroines begins with a public nomination process. The expansion of this programme empowers talented women with the recognition they deserve while possibly inspiring a new career in the photography industry. Nomination is open to women at all stages of their creative journey – from those starting out to seasoned professionals – and prior use of Hasselblad cameras is not required.
Make life better with the power of paper
Paper is an extraordinary material. The climate-friendly, renewable material is strong, flexible and extremely versatile. With these properties, paper offers endless potential and plays an important often unrecognized role in everyday life. Felix Schoeller combines the experience of more than 100 years of paper manufacturing with the know-how to develop solutions for life from this material together with customers and partners. Paper Made For Life - that's what the Felix Schoeller brand stands for. This is the result of an extensive process in which the company, led and accompanied by CEO Hans-Christoph Gallenkamp, explored what contribution Felix Schoeller wants to make to society today and in the future.
Printer Trento – High quality standards in book production
For decades now, Printer Trento in the northern Italian city of the same name has been one of the largest and most cutting-edge book producers in Central Europe. Its five Rapida large-format presses from Koenig & Bauer produce 15 million books every year. Over 150 employees handle work for renowned publishers from home and abroad in the company’s two print centres, bookbinding shop and logistics centre.
Mondi expands range of FunctionalBarrier Papers with high barrier packaging solution
Mondi is expanding its range of medium, high and very high barrier paper-based packaging to support customers on their journey to use more sustainable packaging solutions. Thanks to Mondi’s extensive research and development activities, expertise in both paper and plastic as well as investments in new technology and increased capacity, the company has further evolved its portfolio and now offers a full range of FunctionalBarrier Papers to customers. By applying different barrier technologies, such as extrusion coatings, aqueous coatings and other very high barriers, this range of paper-based packaging solutions is fit for purpose and can be used for a variety of applications.
Metallic effects on packaging: Can print-based decoration offer an attractive, sustainable alternative?
Metallic finishes play a vital role in marketing and brand communication, especially in the packaging of premium products. Meanwhile, issues of recyclability, the circular economy and climate protection are high on the agenda. Can print-based metallic decorations play a part in providing premium looks and plastic-free embellishment?
Holmen Iggesund & Yangi: Collaboration to explore innovative sustainable packaging concepts
Holmen Iggesund and Yangi®, pioneers of dry forming technology, have entered into a long-term agreement to explore opportunities with a new type of sustainable packaging material. Under the agreement, the two companies will engage in close collaboration alongside brands, to further explore the opportunities of biobased and renewable packaging for the cosmetic and beauty industry.
Drewsen Spezialpapiere commissions its first photovoltaic plant
After Drewsen Spezialpapiere succeeded in taking the first step towards regenerative energy supply with the purchase of three wind turbines in July of this year, the investment in a 1.4 megawatt peak photovoltaic plant is now the next step. In mid-December 2022, Drewsen commissioned its first free-standing plant on a former brownfield site in the immediate vicinity of the factory. Within 2 months, 3,590 solar modules were installed over an area of 16,000 m2. With an expected electricity production of almost 1,300,000 kWh per year, they cover about one eighth of the external electricity demand in a renewable and climate-friendly way. The investment sum for this plant amounts to €1 million.
