Author: Jade

Masterpress Expands Capabilities with New LED Press from Mark Andy, Begins Site Expansion Works

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By investing in a full-scale LED press printing machine and initiating works on the third production site in Białystok, Masterpress aims to strengthen its competitiveness in the sustainable packaging transition. Masterpress, a European provider of high-quality label and packaging solutions, announced it is expanding its operational and production capabilities by adding a new LED press printing […]

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Double innovation at LEONHARD KURZ: Solar carport and rPET recycling plant now in operation

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On September 1, 2025, LEONHARD KURZ opened its first solar carport at its Fürth location. The photovoltaic system represents the consistent expansion of a sustainable energy supply and powers the world’s first recycling plant for rPET granulate from high-performance transfer foils at the company’s headquarters. Planning for the PV carport began back in 2019, but […]

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As 85% of consumers prioritise taste over price and health, experts explain why it is the key to success in functional food manufacturing

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As health awareness grows, around 30% of consumers are willing to pay more for foods with enhanced health benefits, driving market demand Consumers are increasingly adopting healthier lifestyles and seeking products that offer enhanced nutrition, such as protein fortification and gut-health support, without sacrificing taste. This shift is driving rapid innovation in ready meals, snacks, […]

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Beldam Crossley Shortlisted in Two Categories at Prestigious Make UK Manufacturing Awards

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Bolton-based Beldam Crossley, a leading North West manufacturer, has been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Make UK Manufacturing Awards – Best Innovation and Best Energy & Sustainability business. The recognition places Beldam Crossley alongside some of the region’s largest and most pioneering manufacturers, highlighting the company’s commitment to developing world-class solutions while driving […]

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Keeping it calm

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Beverage sloshing at high filling capacities causes loss and soiling KHS analyzes bottle and machine parameters using simulation Around 850 CFD calculations for optimization performed to date If, at high filling capacities, beverages slosh out of the bottle, levels of efficiency and hygiene suffer.  KHS prevents this by drawing up extensive calculations. If beverage filling […]

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What will PPMA look like in 2035?

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~ Personalisation, sustainability and agile manufacturing ~ The PPMA Show has always been a snapshot of where the UK’s processing and packaging sector is heading. Every September, the innovations on display hint at how factories will look in the years ahead. With the show taking place every year, it’s sometimes hard to notice the cumulative […]

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Beontag to Spotlight Labeling Materials and Smart Tag Innovations at LabelExpo Europe 2025 

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Beontag returns to the world’s leading label and package printing event, with expanded labelling materials and RFID solutions that are reliable and consistent for a vast array of needs Global business enabler Beontag, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of pressure-sensitive labeling materials and smart tags such as RFID, NFC, and Bluetooth, is set to exhibit its expansive portfolio at […]

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