February 2025

Miraclon is collaborating with All Printing Resources (APR), now an official reseller of Shine LED Lamp Kits, innovated by Miraclon. The relationship allows the company to offer its customers in the United States and Canada the benefits of a new LED Exposure System at a fraction of the cost, providing them…

Students from the Packaging Engineering Program at the Rutgers University School of Engineering are using brand new equipment, provided by the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF). The new Zünd Digital Cutter G3 L-2500 allows students to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Faculty has integrated this experiential learning…

Palo Alto, California based HP, Inc. announced the release of two new presses for high-volume digital production, the PageWide Web Press T4250 HDR and PageWide Web Press T500M HD. Fueled by the company’s thermal inkjet technology, these industrial presses address are touted for productivity, quality, and versatility in the direct mail,…

XSYS, provider of flexo printing plates, plate processing equipment, and prepress software is rapidly expanding the nyloflex eco series, replacing existing traditional nyloflex plates with new, more sustainable versions, where possible. The company is now unveiling two analog nyloflex eco plates as the next step. The nyloflex eco ACT has been…

Montreal based Emballages Mega Packaging, a family-owned mid-size folding carton manufacturer, announced a significant milestone with full-scale production on its new Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 six-color hybrid UV press with coater, operating at a top speed of 18,000 sheets per hour. Emballages Mega Packaging serves a variety of North American…

The global market for E-Commerce Packaging was valued at $98.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $264 billion by 2030, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 17.9 percent from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. The growth in the E-Commerce Packaging market is…

Komori Chambon Group has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the share capital of CPS Canadian Primoflex Systems Inc., an innovator in flexographic printing press technology, headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. CPS serves diverse industries including paperboard packaging, lottery tickets printing and pharmaceuticals. This strategic move represents Komori Chambon Group’s…

AICC has published a digital 50th Anniversary Book, a special collection capturing the stories, achievements, and enduring spirit of the independent packaging community. “The book serves as a tribute to our history, those that made that history possible, and a reflection of the incredible advancements and relationships that have shaped our…

Reproflex3, a provider of prepress services for the packaging industry, has formed a new partnership with Hybrid Software UK Ltd. The collaboration hopes to redefine prepress workflows by integrating advanced technologies that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration for global brands and commercial printers. This strategic partnership brings together Reproflex3’s experience in…

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, unveiled an exceptional lineup of keynote and industry speakers for its upcoming Spring Meeting, April 30 to May 2, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Florida. This year’s event promises to deliver invaluable insights and inspiration from some of the most influential…