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PANDO, Leading the Green Development of Packaging
In recent years, more and more brands pay attention on sustainable development and have launched environmental protection policies. Paper packaging for food and beverages is becoming more and more common in Asia and around the world.
There is one paper packaging company headquartered in Zhejiang, ChinaPANDO Group, has grown rapidly with the growth of market demand. They have six paper food packaging manufacturers, located respectively in Haining (headquarter), Xingtai, Tianchang, Chengdu, and Heyuan, covering all geological directions of China. And they additionally established paper packaging production facilities overseas - PANDO USA and PANDO Thailand. In addition, PANDO is setting up an office in Singapore. Across the eight factories, they have over 20 printing lines covering flexo printing and offset printing.
PANDO takes its name from one of the rare tree species in Utah, symbolizing green life and continuous vitality, which perfectly matches the company’s vision of innovation, green, and sustainable development, and PANDO are committed to providing customers and end-consumers with safe, reliable, and enjoyable paper packaging products.
PANDO's‘4+N’product matrix provides a full range of packaging solutions, covering four key product series (paper cups, paper bags, paper boxes, plastic containers) and N accessories (paper straws, knives, forks and spoons, napkins, paper lids, etc.). They have built strategic partnerships with many top QSR and FMCG companies, and many
other recognizable world-class brands depending on 30 years rich experiences.
1. Innovation: Independently develop new materials
PANDO Group has always attached importance to and insisted on innovation and research and development, continued to explore in the field of new products and new materials, and actively tried to apply various digital systems and tools.
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PANDO has their own brand called PanoVert® , which are products
such as paper cups, paper boxes and buckets, straws and bags coated with a water-based barrier coating. This series emphasizes recyclability, repulpability and degradability while aligning with food safety regulations and requirements worldwide.
2.
Digitalization: Actively apply digital technologies
PANDO are committed to the implementation of enterprise management through digitalization, they made 5-year digitalization in strategy in 2017, until to 2022, they have achieved the integration of the information technology platform
Green and Sustainable Packaging
within the whole group, which including intelligent logistics system, e-HR human resources management system, intelligent cost control system, CRM system, OA system, etc.
In early 2023, after a comparative examination of some printing management systems on the market, PANDO installed CGS ORIS Real Substrate Proof system for Xingtai factory in June 2023. At the same time, with the help of the CGS ORIS team, printing standardization is implemented throughout the production process. In Nov. 2023 they installed CGS ORIS Real Substrate Proof system for the headquartered Haining factory.
Depending on the two systems, PANDO effectively shorten the time for new product design, development, and proofing workflow, and created color management loop by CGS ORIS FlexPack solutions PANDO created the closed-loop color management to achieve the color consistence between proofing systems and offset and flexo printing presses.
“CGS ORIS has always been an entrepreneur to introduce new solutions. Flexpack is already a standard tool for packaging printers across Asia, be it in metal printing, (metallized) board or any other substrate. “ —— Lilly Xiao,
the General Manager of CGS ORIS Greater China.
“By using CGS ORIS software we can offer the client a color-reliable proof on the actual substrate and no need to go to press which increased significant productivity. “ —— Mr. Chen Jianzu, the Director of Manufacturing Center, PANDO Group.
By CGS ORIS Real Substrate Proof system, PANDO make proofing and prototyping samples for their customers quickly and delivered to customers for approval, which helps many of PANDO's customers to shorten the packaging development process and help new products to be marketed more quickly.
At the same time, PANDO's own production process is no longer frequently
disrupted by proofing-on-press, and the production efficiency has been largely enhanced as a result.
In the same year, PANDO realized data synergy with their automatic ink dispensing equipment suppliers to reduce the cost and labor during printing process. Relying on the software development capability of PANDO's own IT team, they realized taking parameters from the
printing machines and forming their own color library.
3. Expansion in the Southeast Asian market
To better meet the needs of clients in Southeast Asian, PANDO established a facility in Thailand - Maytree Pack in 2023. It is an important extension of PANDO's global operations. Maytree Pack has been put into production in June 2024, the first phase of 8,000 square meters of construction area, capacity of 1.5 billion, mainly focus on producing paper cups and paper bags; The second phase of the plan is 90,000 square meters, which will be put into production in the fourth quarter of 2025, and the products will cover the whole category of 4+N, and the production capacity is expected to reach 4 billion.
‘Lead the green and sustainable development of packaging’is PANDO’s corporate vision, we believe that PANDO Group will continue to maintain rapid growth and provide more users with safe and environmentally friendly packaging. You can visit www.pando-group.com to get know more about PANDO.
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A refresher interview on Prinect in Asia Pacific.
Heidelberg has been at the forefront of some new products and technical developments over the past few months. We thought it would be a great read to look at Prinect again and see what it offers printers in the Asia Pacific region. We sat down with Brian Kow for a 1 on 1 interview to see what’s been going on.
Q. Can you give us an outline of who you are and what your industry history is.
My name is Brian Kow and I’m the Prinect Business Development Manager for Heidelberg Asia Pacific. I’m based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and I have 20 years experience in the printing industry. I support and consult printshops with integrated commercial, packaging and label workflows, color management ISO and G7, quality control, management information systems, production analytics, Industry 4.0 and cloud solutions.
Q For the benefit of our readers please give us a refresher on what Prinect Workflow is and how it benefits the industry.
Our Prinect software portfolio is a real allrounder and provides a central workflow for the entire print shop. Prinect covers the complete value chain within a print shop from MIS to shipment/ delivery.
Prinect Production digitizes and automates your print production including color and quality management and provides important data for analysis and reporting. With Prinect Production, the smart integration of digital printing presses into the offset workflow ensures you are also perfectly equipped for short runs and variable data printing.
Prinect caters for the growing demand for digitization with the printing industry. To keep your competitiveness Prinect provides the tools and the transparency to keep your workflow lean, efficient and sustainable.
Q. Is Prinect suitable for digital and the packaging industry or is it just for offset printers, please give us a rundown of where it fits in our industry.
Prinect offers comprehensive functionality for both Commercial and Packaging Printers and as a hybridworkflow Prinect supports both applications: digital and offset. Prinect
is not only for big operations but can be used by any size of print shop.
Q With the Prinect Workflow, is there a limit on who can install this workflow into their operation. Is there a limit on how old the equipment must be to goi down this road.
Prinect is extremely flexible in this regard. Customers with new equipment benefit the most. Depending on the age, already installed equipment can be connected as well but with a lower level of integration or with the need of a software upgrade.
If you want to, you could even connect a Heidelberg Tiegel via our Data Terminal/ Data Capture App to have its operations visible and reported.
Q. On average, what is the metric that you work on for printers to see any sort of return in areas of positive profit, less wastage etc.
Brian Kow, Prinect Business Development Manager at Heidelberg Asia Pacific
Prinect workflow
We have summed up some of the benefits in our Prinect Whitepaper. The whitepaper can be downloaded on our Heidelberg website. There are multiple examples like speeding up processing time in prepress, shortening make-ready at the equipment and reducing waste.
To pull out one of many – with Prinect, the color workflow is greatly enhanced. All output processes are standardized and monitored by its Print Color Management functionality. Prinect’s standardized color workflow is a winner delivering short throughput times AND high quality. It saves material, cuts costs, and minimizes customer complaints. This could reduce the overall production workload by approx. 6 minutes per job. Multiplied with your hourly rate and the number of jobs per month, you get an idea what the standardized Prinect Color Management system saves you on cost.
With our cloud-based HEIDELBERG Customer Portal App Insights you can view your print shop’s realtime data to monitor and control the performance from anywhere with a simple personalized log-in.
Q. What are the questions you get asked the most from people looking at Prinect. And to be honest is it an expensive system to bring onboard.
Some customers fear that the system is too big for them. However, there’s no need to
worry: Prinect as subscription is scalable and affordable. With Prinect Production, you obtain all the functions you need to fulfill your customers’ wishes and increase the productivity of your print shop in the long term. We have customers stating: ”We always thought HEIDELBERG was for major corporations only. Now we’re pleasantly surprised and feel that we are in very good hands, in regards to the printing presses as well as CtP and workflow."
It is transparent and fair, a volume-based subscription model. You only pay for the actually produced volume. Investments in software licenses are a thing of the past. Instead, you pay a monthly fee calculated on your consumption.
An additional benefit for you: The usage fee includes all software updates and support via the Prinect Service hotline. This means that Prinect Production is
always up to date – for total production reliability, efficient processes, and maximum productivity.
Q. How long would it normally be for printers to see the benefit of this, is it a long-term return or would they see results from say the first month.
As an open minded customer who wants to use the software and is keen to optimize his operation you can see benefits directly after set up and instruction from day one of using it onwards.
Q. In closing, what advice would you give people who may consider looking at this for their regional or local trade business.
Don’t hesitate - Go for it! You can start small and grow big. Prinect provides the flexibility to grow with the business and the requirements. While you are gaining confidence and routine using the system you will continuously make use of more features and functions Prinect offers.
As a recommendation for implementation we encourage you to look at the internal processes within your print shop, detect shortcomings and to have a plan in place what (part) of your workflow you would like to focus on first for optimization .
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• Modern Customer Solution Center and office spaces put into operation • New presence in Bangkok promotes closer collaboration with partners and customers and underscores tesa's local strategy for Southeast Asia • Expansion is another important step following the completion of the plant in Haiphong, Vietnam
tesa, international manufacturer of innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, has opened a new, state-of-the-art customer solu-tion center and office spaces in Bangkok, capital of Thailand. This strategic expansion marks a significant step for tesa to further expand its presence and customer relationships in Southeast Asia. Last year, tesa inaugurated the new production facility in Haiphong, Vietnam. In March 2024, the opening of a new office in Hanoi followed. The new spaces in Bangkok now represent another important milestone on this journey.
Andreas Gunnestrand, Regional Manager for tesa Asia Pacific, says: "Our in-vestments in the new Customer Solution Center and the new office spaces in Bangkok underscore our commitment to the Southeast Asian market. We want to work even more closely with our customers on site, offer tailored solutions for our products, and be able to respond even faster to individual requirements. We are once again emphasizing our strategy of always being close to the market and our customers, which is crucial for success in this dynamic re-gion."
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The new customer center in Bangkok features advanced simulation and testing capabilities. It is specifically geared towards customers and partners from the automotive, electronics, and home appliance
industries. Visitors can test applications with specialized equipment on a total area of 850 square meters, including a 100 square meter laboratory unit. This includes, for example, an oven and a climate chamber for testing adhesive solutions. "By relocating op-erations closer to our customers, we can offer even faster and more efficient service. At the same time, we are improving our logistical capabilities and can respond more quickly to regional market needs," adds Gunnestrand.
The building housing the new customer solution center and office spaces in Bangkok is LEED Gold certified, just like tesa's production facility in Haiphong. This once again underscores the company's commitment to greater sustaina-bility. This is in line with tesa's ambitious goals of achieving climate-neutral production by 2030 and net-zero emissions across the entire value chain by 2045.
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Enhance capabilities with the Jet Press 720s
Pipi Print and Packaging, based in Leicestershire, UK, is proud to announce the successful installation of its first digital press, the Fujifilm Jet Press 720S. This investment, initiated in March and fully operational since July, highlights the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in the packaging sector.
Pipi Print and Packaging is a family-owned business established in 1982, beginning as a small commercial print operation run from a terraced house. Over the years, it has grown into a major provider of printed cartons and labels, now operating from a 42,000-square-foot manufacturing plant. Serving a wide range of industries, including cosmetics, healthcare, decorative, and pharmaceuticals, Pipi Print and Packaging is renowned for its high quality, bespoke packaging solutions.
Hitesh Parmar, Sales Director, at Pipi Print and Packaging, comments: “The decision to invest in the Fujifilm Jet Press 720S was driven by the need to improve production speed, reduce waste, and maintain superior colour consistency. As our first investment in a digital press, the Jet Press 720S has revolutionised our operation. This efficiency, along with the excellent colour consistency and reduced waste, is a significant advancement for our company.
“This new capability has allowed us to enhance our service offerings, particularly by enabling lower minimum order quantities (MOQs), making us an ideal partner for start-up brands. The investment aligns with our commitment to sustainability, as the Jet Press 720S significantly reduces paper waste and eliminates the need for extensive makeready sheets.” He added.
Raj Parmar, Managing Director, at Pipi Print and Packaging, comments: “This is a groundbreaking investment for us which has quickly revolutionised our work flow. The turnaround times from artwork approval have proven to be phenomenal. We look forward to building a long term partnership with Fujifilm.”
Martin Fairweather, National Digital Business Development Manager, Fujifilm UK said, “We are delighted that Pipi Print and Packaging has chosen the Jet Press 720S to enhance their digital printing capabilities. It’s been a pleasure to work with such a forward-thinking company that values both quality and sustainability. We are confident that this press will help them achieve their operational goals and open up new opportunities in the packaging market.”
Pipi Print and Packaging will be showcasing their latest investment and discussing its benefits at London Packaging Week. Visitors are encouraged to stop by their stand F14 to learn more about how they can benefit from Pipi Print and Packaging’s service offering with the Fujifilm Jet Press 720S.
Yuyao Jiangnan Printing Co., Ltd. scale new heights again
Yuyao Jiangnan Printing Co., Ltd. has successfully introduced the first ROLAND 700 EVOLUTION Ultima machine in Ningbo!
As one of the most influential packaging and printing enterprises in Ningbo, Yuyao Jiangnan Printing Co., Ltd., has already owned more than ten types of manroland printing machines.
Unlike previous devices, the introduction of the new generation ROLAND700 EVOLUTION Ultima features an ultra long unit configuration (8DLTTDV) with eight color units, one coating unit, two transfer drying modules, and one unit, allowing for flexible implementation of various customized effects. This is not only a significant improvement in one’s own strength, but also an unremitting pursuit of quality.
With a maximum printing speed of 18,200 sheets per hour, equipped with Quick Change Device, non-stop infeed and non-stop delivery, production efficiency is greatly improved. With this advanced equipment, Jiangnan Printing will be able to provide customers with more highquality, exquisite and innovative printed products to meet the individualized needs of different customers.
Under installation Recently, engineers have been busy carrying out installation work, with their wisdom and sweat every time a screw is tightened and a line is connected. They
use a particularly rigorous attitude to ensure that every step is correct. Under their efforts, beautiful equipment is gradually turning from blueprints into reality.
Looking ahead, let’s create a better tomorrow together.
New equipment, new start, new journey. Yuyao Jiangnan Printing Co., Ltd. will take the introduction of ROLAND700 EVOLUTION Ultima as an opportunity to further enhance its core competitiveness, continuously expand its market, and provide customers with higher quality and efficient printing solutions.
Meanwhile, manroland also looks forward to collaborating with more printing companies to jointly promote the development and progress of the printing industry. Looking ahead, let’s create a better tomorrow together.
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Eight market trends addressed by digital large format technology
The growth of the large format market is showing no signs of slowing down. WhatTheyThink! reported the global market for large format printers is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2024 to 2030.
Image Report’s latest Widthwise survey of printers in Great Britain and Ireland found that 41% of large format print operations had increased profits since the start of 2023. Only 6% expected the digital large format print market to shrink.
FESPA’s 2023 Print Census, conducted in partnership with InfoTrends, a division of Keypoint Intelligence, reported a 7% average revenue increase for participants since the 2018 Census. It went on to highlight that respondents were most interested in investing in large format systems that can streamline production
and provide greater application flexibility. The top three were UV-curable inkjet (27%), eco-solvent inkjet (18%), and CNC finishing (17%).
Driving these investment plans were the desire to enter new markets and expand service and application offerings (55%),
enhancing print quality (53%), and reducing the unit cost (52%).
Shaping these business needs are the ability to flexibly respond to key market demands that include:
1. Customisation: the ability to differentiate products with a system that can handle various substrates and create custom designs, one-off designs, or limited editions, helps meet demand for customisation and personalisation.
2. Sustainability: eco-friendly printing supported with recyclable UV inks that also require less energy for drying.
3. Shorter run lengths: high quality short run digital printing enables the fast and
responsive production of only what is required reducing waste.
4. Automation and efficiency: As companies look to streamline their operations, digital processes can help reduce labour costs and improve efficiencies.
5.nOnline and offline integration: Operations want to integrate their online presence with physical products. Digital printing supports e-commerce while maintaining retail quality.
6. New market opportunities: The ability to print on a wide range of materials opens new prospects in sectors such as interior decor, signage, packaging, and promotional products, enabling
businesses to expand their offerings. This is particularly so for traditional analogue screen printers adopting digital with the fast, responsive, production agility and the reduction in lead times that comes with it.
7. Adaptability: Digital technologies, especially hybrid systems, enable businesses to quickly pivot to address new market trends, whether that’s expanding product lines or adapting to client needs.
8. Enhanced client experience: Being able to quickly prototype or produce high quality samples can improve client interactions and speed up the decision making process.
BOBST extended color gamut (ECG) on gravure press provides ultimate stamp of quality
First ever Pantone validation for gravure printing press proves that true ECG color consistency on gravure has been achieved at last.
Color consistency. Every brand owner demands it on their product packaging, and understandably so. People make up their minds within seconds of their initial interactions with products. And color alone influences 85% of shoppers’ purchase decisions.
Color variations suggest a lack of product quality, which can heavily impact brand identity and customer loyalty. Many brand owners say they frequently encounter color inconsistency or inaccuracy across different suppliers, and that color-related challenges and rework have a negative impact on their company.
With that in mind, Extended Color Gamut, or ECG, has been a major driver of color consistency in the packaging industry in recent years, while simultaneously boosting production efficiency. ECG is a process to digitize color matching offline, thus making it stable, easy, repeatable, consistent and independent of human interpretation. ECG refers to a set of inks; 4 or more, but typically 7, to achieve a color gamut larger than the traditional CMYK ensuring color repeatability irrespective of operator’s skill.
oneECG is BOBST’s ECG technology deployed across analogue and digital printing processes in label, flexible packaging, folding carton and corrugated
board industries. BOBST launched oneECG several years ago and it has been a great success, enabling color consistency across multiple machines across all industries.
But historically, there was one exception. In the early days of ECG, it had not quite been perfected for gravure machines. BOBST was passionate to address this customer pain point and worked tirelessly to enhance its gravure machines to enable perfect oneECG. In just a few short years, BOBST was confident they had achieved it. oneECG was now the most developed technology for printing with seven standardized colors in gravure.
But in the wider industry, an element of uncertainty and skepticism remained. Could true color consistency be achieved on gravure through oneECG? BOBST decided to put it to the ultimate test –Pantone validation.
Pantone validation: credibility for color consistency
Pantone is of course known for its color matching system and for being used by millions of designers and producers in many industries worldwide.
BOBST was keen for the challenge of Pantone validation, which would prove the accuracy of oneECG on gravure
beyond doubt. Pantone put BOBST through a rigorous test with diverse color types, involving many extremes and nonstandard situations.
The testing was undertaken on BOBST’s gravure machine platform, the MASTER RS 6003 – a highly flexible platform, which can be configured into a multi-functional production line. Complementary converting operations can easily be added inline with printing to address a very broad spectrum of diverse product requirements and applications.
Pantone provided a list of over 2,300 Pantone Spot colors to be reproduced in ECG on the BOBST MASTER RS 6003. After receiving this list, BOBST worked on pre-press preparation and color separation for every single spot color.
BOBST printed all of them in one step on the MASTER RS 6003 and then sent the print sample to Pantone in the US for their analysis, measurement and evaluation of the color match and color quality.
The verdict? The MASTER RS 6003 passed with flying colors. The machine has become the first rotogravure press in the world to receive Pantone validation. More than just color consistency – the full potential of gravure can be realized
For brand owners and converters, the results bring more than peace of mind. It completely opens up the possibility of oneECG on gravure and with it, 100% job consistency and repeatability and a dramatic reduction in machine downtime.
oneECG also allows multiple jobs to be run, opening up gravure printing and all other technologies for medium and short jobs.
The MASTER RS 6003 enables profitable production of smaller and medium-sized orders from about 5,000 m². Orders can be delivered faster with high profitability,
whether they are small, medium or long runs.
oneECG works with a fixed set of up to seven printing inks, so gravure printers only need to change the printing cylinders for job changes, while the inks remain in the printing machines. This reduces ink waste while also reducing storage space for cylinders, anilox rolls and inks.
During drupa 2024, BOBST shared the news about the Pantone validation to attendees, who were impressed and pleased, feeling that it added credibility to
oneECG in gravure.
For brand owners and converters that require premium quality packaging, gravure has always been an excellent option. But doubts about color consistency – and the inability to meet increasing demands for shorter print runs – made it less desirable. Now, with the leap forward in innovation provided by the Pantone-validated MASTER RS 6003, all of this is possible, setting them on the path for a highly productive and profitable future.
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The UV Analyzer is a app-based UV radiation measuering device. The measuring is quite easy. Put the strip on your substrate, irradiate it with UV and measure the strip with the stick. The app will show you the measured dose in mJ/cm². This dose value can be compared with your reference value to determine aging. Scope of delivery:
The new nyloflex® eco series provides a unique and new approach of printing plates which are using renewable raw materials as part of the plate build up. Beside of being more sustainable, this Flexo plates comes with the advantage of a 20% faster plate processing capability, leading to time & energy savings.
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Distruptive and sustainable nolabel look decoration
All4Labels Global Packaging Group and ACTEGAare strengthening their partnership for the further market development and distribution of an innovative direct printing “no-label look” technology Signite®, which supports sustainability goals by eliminating printing substrates and reducing CO2 emissions.
The collaboration started in December 2023, with the signing of the 10-year agreement that appointed All4Labels as the exclusive partner for ACTEGA’s Signite® technology in the European market. In the last 10 months, crossfunctional teams of both companies have been working together to scale up and optimize the production process, making the solution available for commercialization to brand owners in Europe.
The innovative “no-label look” solution opens major new opportunities, especially in Wine & Spirits, Personal & Homecare, Beer & Beverages, and Food segments –importantly, including products that do not currently use labels. Brand owners now have the option to convert their packaging into an attractively designed
solution with improved design flexibility, and lower environmental impact.
Today another important milestone has been reached: the two companies have agreed upon an extension of the agreement to include the Central and South America region, where All4Labels will exclusively commercialize the disruptive sustainable Signite® decoration technology to the market, within its STAR Portfolio under the name of STARDIRECT™.
Guido Iannone, All4Labels CSO and President for Mexico, South Africa, and China, says: “The tangible success of the first months of collaboration and trials, led us to desire to extend our partnership with ACTEGA and invest further in this ambitious project. We have started with a first pilot-site in Leeds (UK), and we
are now expanding its production across multiple sites throughout Europe and South America.
At All4Labels, we believe in sustainabilitydriven projects that represent the future of the packaging industry, and we are sideby-side with our customers to convert their packaging with sustainability and circularity in mind.”
Thorsten Kröller, President of Division ACTEGA, highlights: “ACTEGA has a longstanding commitment to development and commercialisation of transformative technologies that can enhance the sustainability of the packaging industry without compromising brand values. We have been delighted with All4Labels commitment to sustainability, which we share and their investment in bringing the Signite® technology to the next level.
With this extended agreement we look forward to bringing the positive impact of our sustainable technology to a wider level and being able to further support brand owners on local and global scale.”
Vietnam PrintPack 2024: A Successful Tradeshow with Partner.
HEIDELBERG Asia Pacific exhibited at Vietnam PrintPack 2024, held in Ho Chi Minh City from September 18 to 21, 2024, in collaboration with its Vietnamese dealer, Toàn Ấn Co., Ltd.
The four-day exhibition attracted visitors from 17 countries, with a strong turnout from Vietnam, making it a highly successful event. At our joint booth, we showcased Prinect, a Polar cutting machine, Saphira consumables, and Service and Spare parts. Visitors showed great interest in the demonstrations of process integration through Prinect workflow and Polar Compucut, as well as the latest updates on Consumables and Services that contribute to improved productivity.
For HEIDELBERG, this exhibition was an opportunity to emphasize the partnership with Toan An, which began last year, and to inform the latest technology into the market. It became a valuable project to highlight presence and strength of HEIDELBERG, and its comprehensive support in the growing Vietnamese market, while also achieving impressive sales results.
"Since the partnership with Toan An was established last year, it has evolved
remarkably over the past year. In the expanding print market in Vietnam, we have successfully enhanced our strengths by sharing market information, product knowledge, and skills, and we look forward to further growth in the future. Through this strong partnership, we will strive to provide even higher levels of support to improve productivity and solve challenges for printshops," said Thomas Frank, Managing Director of HEIDELBERG Asia Pacific.
“Khoa Ngo Quoc, CEO of Toan An, expressed, “This exhibition has provided an excellent opportunity to further solidify our partnership with HEIDELBERG. Through a collaborative effort in both showcasing HEIDELBERG’s cuttingedge products and receiving invaluable support from their team, we’ve created an event that truly delivers meaningful solutions to our customers.
With over 20 years of experience in the printing industry, Toan An has built a strong reputation for reliability and
quality. The trust that our customers place in both Toan An and HEIDELBERG has been a key factor in helping us meet the growing demands of the printing market. Looking ahead, we are committed to deepening our cooperation to better serve the evolving needs of the Vietnamese printing industry.”
Meanwhile, in parallel with this exhibition, Printing No.7 – a reputable Printing Company establised for more than 47 years based in Ho Chi Minh City has installed the first latest Speedmaster CX 104 in Vietnam.
Specializing in packaging and commercial printing, facing so fastly growing of the exporting market, the Company has builded a new factory at the end of last year. With the business continuing to grow at a remarkable pace, enhancing and improving production capacity has become a top priority of the Company.
Up to now the Printing No7 Company already owns several HEIDELBERG presses and highly values their quality and productivity. It was one of the key points that the Company decided to install one more Speedmaster, recognizing that the combination of production capability and flexibility of new Heidelberg presses in high level would certainly further promote the Company's business activities.
"The press installation is currently underway, and thanks to the professional project management by Toan An and HEIDELBERG, the project is progressing smoothly and ahead of the initial schedule. We expect the new CX 104 press to start operating soon and strongly support our business with its high productivity and quality,"commented Ms. Le Thi Bich Hang, the Director of the company.
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Sidel shows how beverage industry can harness the growing consumer trend for variety packs
Following the booming interest in beverage variety packs among North American consumers, many beverage producers are now considering implementing this packaging strategy in other markets. Sidel has distilled its expertise in variety packs into a new whitepaper to support producers and brewers in their decision-making.
The launch of Sidel’s new variety pack solutions whitepaper will aid brewers and other beverage manufacturers looking to capitalise on this surge in popularity of variety packs. The comprehensive and objective whitepaper has been designed to explore and address the pertinent issues faced by decision-makers when designing their variety pack packing strategy, from market value and industrial challenges to the transition to an inhouse solution. Growing demand for Variety Packs
Variety packs of flavoured alcoholic beverages increased by 833 percent from 2016 to 2020[1], demonstrating consumers’ increasing search for variety, novelty and customisation, a trend mirrored by the huge increase in popularity of hard seltzers amongst young adults. First appearing in 2013 in the US, the demand for hard seltzers grew into a market worth more than $2 billion by 2021, with more than sixty brands[2].
Variety packs offer consumers a way to sample new products, cater to different tastes within a social group, present potential value for your money and are convenient to carry and store. With increasing promotion, interaction and now online sales, they also allow breweries the potential to offer on-demand Variety Packs, allowing consumers to create their own packages according to their personal tastes.
Transitioning to in-house solutions
Approaches to packing solutions for variety packs can vary significantly depending on the beverage company’s production need and technical choices, from manual to automated repacking lines with WIP storage or even a ‘mega accumulation’ on-the-line production model.
When the variety pack trend first started, beverage producers relied on contract packagers to avoid large and potentially risky investments. However, in-house manufacturing now represents a viable option and industrial opportunity for major players in the beverage market with dynamic product marketing, broad product ranges and high sales volumes.
Stan Hume, Director Can & Glass Business Development Americas at Sidel, expands, “Beverage producers looking to capitalise on the surge in popularity of variety packs are considering internalising the means of packaging them, striving for the best compromise between the capacities of the chosen packaging solution and the corresponding investment.
“In highly developed markets such as North America, producers can save copacking costs and deal with the increased complexity thanks to the deployment of advanced production tools and processes.”
Overcoming technical challenges
The challenge of finding an industrial packaging solution for variety packs is significant, both in terms of additional production costs but also increased operational complexity. Considerations include optimal space utilisation, line control precision, advanced automation to ensure productivity, flexibility to produce both variety & regular packs, ergonomics, agility, and complex SKU management.
Sidel’s new variety pack solutions whitepaper is designed to guide beverage manufacturers through the challenges, opportunities and decision-making processes required when transitioning to an inhouse production solution.
Whitepaper offers Sidel’s expertise in variety packs to beverage packaging decision makers
Using its forty plus years of expertise in building tailormade packaging lines, the Sidel whitepaper offers a suite of product management tips to help partners define needs and objectives, embark on a change management programme, and choose the right industrial partner for the project.
Sidel’s Stan Hume explains, “When it comes to line design, there’s no one-sizefits-all solution to inhouse production of variety packs. Each solution must be tailormade to meet specific requirements, using systems that rely on strong engineering and system design capabilities.
“Sidel has long-standing relationships and proven experience in packaging technologies and solutions within the beverage market. We work in close partnership with beverage producers to design and build complete lines thanks to our capability to engineer and deliver customised agile solutions for complex packaging needs.”
Consulting service to become a Smart Print Shop - Heidelberg Consulting, the new way forward.
Imagine a print shop struggling to keep up with the ever-increasing demands of modern printing. Overwhelmed by rising costs, intense competition, and a shortage of skilled workers, they are struggling to remain competitive.
In today's fast-paced digital age, how can traditional print shops stay relevant and competitive?
During Drupa 2024, Heidelberg highlighted four key challenges facing print shops today:
1. Workforce:
The need for automated solutions and robotics to support your employees in their day-to-day work and increase productivity.
2. Sustainability:
Opportunities to save not only energy by using the latest resource-efficient technologies but also production cost with fast makeready and lower paper waste.
3. Competition:
To be competitive, Printshop would need to reduce Cost Per Print by increase Productivity with automation of the press, integration of pre-press, press and post-press with the right consumables, as well as maintenance packages with the right services and spare parts.
4. Digitalization:
Cloud-based Data Analysis where one can compare, understand, and improve by integrating machines into digital workflows to boost the productivity of your value chain and optimize your print shop processes.
Considering Heidelberg extensive portfolio of products and decades of end-to-end solution expertise, Heidelberg is your perfect business partner to consult on these four critical Pain Points and to help drive print shop to be more productive and efficient Heidelberg
-Speed workshop: Targets net speed increase through management involvement, employee qualification by optimal usage of the machine technology.
HEIDELBERG Consulting offerings
With this consulting service Heidelberg will synchronize people, machines, systems and processes which helps customers to achieve higher financial benefits in one glance. Consultation starts with Potential Analysis by identifying all relevant production issues and possible improvement potentials.
Using advanced production analytics tools, Heidelberg is able to quickly pinpoint bottleneck in a print shop process which need attention and improvements. Dedicated workshops tailored to the pain points of a printshop can be organized, for example:
- Make Ready workshop: An optimized setup process is developed together with the print shop management and all key staff covering time and waste improvements from last to first good sheet
-Prepress workshop: Optimization, automation and standardization of job preparation, normalization, imposition, color management, planning and scheduling.
Heidelberg Japan: Consulting Service started in 2019, with a focus on reducing waste and evaluating productivity improvements using measurable data.
Heidelberg Japan provides expert analysis to identify areas for improvement and work with customers to enhance profitability by waste reduction and increase productivity.
This service has generated significant interest from printshops, with consulting provided to about 20 companies so far. These consultations have led to a 76.8% reduction in make ready time and a 57.3% reduction in waste sheets, resulting in a
Consulting Services will progressively roll out across the Asia Pacific region in the coming months.
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notable increase in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) from 25.8% to 37.8% with potential to reach 46.7% based on current trends. (according to the HEIDELBERG Customer Portal).
The goal of Heidelberg Japan Consulting service is to improve customer productivity by simplify and automate complex processes on the press, identify and reducing non-productive time, and minimizing waste sheets with Print Color Management, which ultimately leads to cost savings.
Since production methods vary across printshops, Heidelberg Japan Consultant conduct a three-day survey, including preparation, investigation, analysis, and finally reporting of the findings with proposals for relevant workshop for further improvement.
During the investigation stage it was noted many printshops do not have their printing presses set to standard settings, which significantly hinders productivity improvement and waste reduction. For such printshops, training is provided to first cover the fundamentals of printing. During this training, the basic principles of printing, the roles of each feature on the press, and the standardization of the printing press are addressed. Additionally, maintenance is carried out alongside operators to ensure the printing press
remains in optimal condition. The ability to maintain this standard is essential for ongoing productivity improvements.
Through the above initiatives, print shop can open the door to greater productivity together with the Heidelberg Japan Consulting team.
Heidelberg Indonesia: Consulting services based on Heidelberg Customer Portal Real Time Data through Heidelberg Cloud
Just like the Heidelberg Japan Consulting Services - Indonesia consulting service combines real time production analytics from the Heidelberg Customer Portal with performance evaluation program conducted by Heidelberg Indonesia consultants.
The biggest benefit is an independent, consistent consultancy with month-overmonth tracking. Based on Heidelberg know-how and data from the Heidelberg Customer Portal, Heidelberg Indonesia is able to make in depth analysis what could be the root cause of an underperforming area and define action plan for improvements to this KPI’s. Currently Heidelberg Indonesia has more than a dozen packaging customers under this Performance Evaluation Program and growing.
Whenever customers want to have in depth analysis regarding their press performance, be it Quality, Time or Speed and etc. Heidelberg Indonesia has several performance workshops as mentioned above, that can identify the potential for improvement and give guidelines in specific areas.
Heidelberg Indonesia already performed these workshops at packaging customers depending on their needs. These customers were very satisfied with the workshops, because they were guided on identifying their challenges in their working processes, setting KPI’s and how they can make improvements. At the end, recommendation and potential savings were concluded and need to be followed up by print shops.
A very good example about the effectiveness of these workshops where Heidelberg Indonesia conducted a speed workshop for a printshop. After six months, the production speed increased by 17%, net output by 64% and the net productivity increased by 23%. This illustrates for a printshop to become a smart print shop, having real time data is very important, it is also crucial to understand and interpret the data correctly to determine and execute the right remedial actions immediately.
Printshop benefits
Heidelberg believes that consulting services is beneficial for print shops to optimize not only their Heidelberg presses, but also upgrading the skills and knowledge of their workforce and standardize the processes which are the important factors to increase the overall productivity in order to be more competitive.
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Smart Book Production
The InfiniTrim trimming robot automatically trims short and ultra-short print runs down to one copy for all book sizes and thickness. This revolutionary concept does not require a manual operator for a variety of production variations, thus guaranteeing an extremely high level of efficiency. With its unique trimming concept, the InfiniTrim can operate both as a hand-fed, stand-alone machine and in inline mode.
For the first time, the Asian Print Awards will hold an industry conference that will cover ALL areas of print production. If you put INK on PAPER then come and join us for this 1-day event, followed in the evening by the regional only printing competition, the Asian Print Awards.
The day’s events
Asian Print Awards Industry Conference
Morning ession from 10:00 am till 1:00 pm. (Lunch Break)
Afternoon session from 2:00 pm till 5:00 pm
Coffee and tea in the display area till 6:00 pm
Asian Print Awards 2024 Cocktails from 6:00 pm till 7:00 pm Awards Gala Dinner 7:00 pm till late
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Gallus “System to Compose”adaptation dynamics included
Dieter Finna
In an environment of changing markets and technologies, adaptability is becoming a key requirement for modern machine systems. A future-oriented machine concept impresses with its flexibility to seamlessly integrate additional printing and finishing modules when changing market conditions require it.
How will the market develop and what requirements will my customers have in the future? Which machine system - analog, digital or hybrid - and which machine configuration is required to meet these demands?
Converters can answer such fundamental questions much more easily, before making an investment, if they can be confident that the system they choosewhether analog or digital - is sufficiently flexible to adapt to changing market conditions at any time.
With “System to Compose”, Gallus presents a platform that is geared towards precisely this dynamic flexibility. It is based on the modular system of the Gallus Labelmaster, which forms the platform for the Gallus One digital printing system. Within this system, the Gallus One can be expanded into a hybrid system by adding analog modules. Conversely, an existing Gallus Labelmaster can be converted into a hybrid machine by adding a digital printing unit (DPU).
Available options
The modular structure of the “System to Compose” offers very flexible expansion options. In addition to the integration of the digital printing unit with up to five inkjet colors (CMYK + white), there is also the option to expand the color space with orange and violet. The digital printing unit is now also available in a print width of 430 mm, in addition to the previous standard width of 340 mm.
The system's analog expansion options include flexo and screen-printing units for white pre-printing, spot color printing and varnishing. Units for cold foil transfer and lamination can also be
Addition of two further flexographic printing units to a Gallus One. (Source: Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG).
added. It is also possible to retrofit the Gallus One with a fully or semi-rotary die-cutter, which enables finishing in a single production step.
“System to Compose” expandable by:
Digital printing unit DPU with 5 colors
CMYK +white
Color space extension DPU with orange and violet
Flexo printing units
Screen-printing units
Cold foil transfer
Laminating unit
Rotary and semi-rotary die-cutting
Scalability with high automation
The advanced level of flexibility in the expansion options of the modular system is made possible by the highly
With the “Web-to-Web” register control, sensors measure the distance between the register mark and the reference mark. (Source: Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG)
automated individual components. The standardized Human Machine Interface (HMI) is prepared in terms of hardware so that it takes over the control of the added modules after a software update and fully integrates conventional and digital processes. As a result, the operator receives all relevant information on the status of the machine system directly and clearly on the display and can control and regulate it from there.
In makeready mode, the analog printing units set the register automatically as soon as the register marks are in the catching area, which enables a quick setup and contributes significantly to avoiding waste. In production mode, permanent register control and regulation of the analog printing units is carried out automatically as usual, for example by the “Web-to-Web” control system. Sensors
detect the distance between the specially designed register marks and react very precisely and quickly to deviations in the print image/register, that may occur, for example, due to substrate tolerances.
In the digital printing unit, the proprietary “Vision” image processing system uses a camera system to control various central machine functions. These include automatic register setting, which is triggered by the operator at the push of a button and precisely superimposes the individual colors.
At the same time, the high-resolution camera performs essential quality assurance tasks. It detects missing nozzles and density variations (density unevenness) in solids. Compensating for these sources of error, the Vision System prevents white lines in the printed image
Defects caused by missing nozzles and density unevenness are monitored by a camera and compensated for using algorithms. (Source: Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG).
and rainbow effects that could cause color deviations in print areas.
Low ink consumption
The Gallus One's low ink consumption is considered an innovation. This is made possible by a needs-based combination of basic and ultrasonic cleaning. Both cleaning modes are contact-free and only take place on the outside of the print heads, so no ink is needed to flush the nozzles. Gallus states that ink savings are up to 20%.
Machine technology that grows with you
Changes in the market can always result in the need to adapt the machine. If a converter's product portfolio today consists mainly of short runs of fourcolor labels that are printed digitally with short delivery times, this will change with an increase in orders that include embellishment steps.
Adapting to such a premium segment makes it sensible to expand the machine technology. In the case of the Gallus One, the system can be retrofitted with flexographic printing units, cold foil, screen-printing units and a die cutter. Equipped in this way, jobs in the premium segment can also be produced very efficiently and cost-effectively in a single work step.
Process variability allows the printing units to be exchanged according to the requirements of the job: here a flexographic printing unit for a screen-printing unit. (Source: Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG)
If production is based on a conventional production method and the product portfolio develops over time into orders with shorter production cycles and more language or color versions, this is an argument for adding a digital printing unit to the conventional machine technology. Such a hybrid machine is then the more efficient solution compared to analog production, which requires many plate changes. In the hybrid solution, solids and spot colors continue to be printed conventionally at low cost, while the variable elements are implemented digitally.
Process variability in day-to-day business
The Gallus “System to Compose” has practical advantages not only when it comes to adapting to changing job structures, but also in day-to-day business, bringing a high level of efficiency to the production process.
The ability to swap flexographic and screen-printing units in the sequence of the machine system means that a converter does not need to invest in four screen-printing units, for example, if the job situation requires two screen-printing units upstream of the digital printing unit for one job and two screen-printing
Gallus One is now also available in a print width of 430 mm.
units downstream of the digital printing unit for other jobs. Thanks to the option of swapping printing units for screenprinting units, he can position the screenprinting units individually for each job, either two upstream or two downstream.
The same variation options exist for flexographic printing units. While a machine with a fixed printing unit constellation provides the solution for processing complex jobs in two work steps, a process-variable machine and swapping the units allows such jobs to be produced in a single production step.
Economic Efficiency
In label printing, companies have machinery that is individually tailored to their order structure. When markets and product portfolio requirements change, existing machine configurations must be adapted accordingly. A TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) calculator can be used to determine whether and which
investments in new machines represent the optimum solution. This provides precise information on which machine configuration - taking into account the specific acquisition and operating costs - offers the greatest cost-effectiveness for a particular order structure. For example, it is possible to determine whether it makes sense to invest in an additional flexographic printing unit for a Gallus One to print white in flexo instead of digitally. A direct comparison clearly shows when the number and length of jobs justify such an investment.
In today's world, the flexibility of a machine platform is not just an option. It is the basis and therefore a key criterion for the future viability of a machine system. Its flexibility enables converters to react and adapt quickly to market developments and changes. This flexibility enables companies to continue to develop competitively.
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Open up and turn
Books today are no longer “just” books: Years ago, there were almost exclusively hardcovers with or without a (dust) jacket and softcovers with their usual foursided jackets – but those times are long gone.
Time and again, publishers ask themselves a crucial question: whether the next book should be a hardcover, a softcover, or maybe even both. Publishing house advertising and awards, summaries and author portraits and similar information have to be placed so they are seen straight away, if possible.
Enough space has to be found on the jackets of gatefolded brochures or the (dust) jackets of hardcover books, on banderoles and belly bands. Innovative developments are promoted by machine manufacturers like Müller Martini as well as bookbinding experts. Regardless of what the publishing house ultimately decides, industrial print service providers benefit from the production requirements of these developments.
Enhancement through features
Of course, the production of books is essentially a matter of price: Hardcovers are more costly and have a higher quality appearance, while softcovers are more price-effective with a greater functional appeal. Still: It all depends on the materials used, the features selected and the technologies applied. It is well known that over 50 percent of production costs are due to materials.
Some print shops and bookbinders are now managing to market “flexcovers” as an alternative. No matter the name of this alleged product innovation between hardcover and softcover – ultimately, a thicker cardboard grammage is used for the book case.
Books and brochures are most often successful if their contents, typography, finishing, features and format form a unit; for example, when the front and rear endsheets, typography elements, headband and ribbons are published in a uniform color. As long as publishers follow this principle, they can hardly go wrong. Plus, today there are numerous
the pages
possibilities for enhancing books and brochures with features during finishing processes.
Eyecatchers at the point of sale
Certain contents such as photo pages within a book can be emphasized with the help of individual signature sections made from totally different-colored types of paper. Editions without an original book cover hardly attract attention in shops; thanks to finishing such as lamination or coating, books today are eyecatchers at the point of sale.
Both circular stick-on labels in signal colors and transparent or colorful belly bands or banderoles on the front cover can convey additional publisher information. In fiction especially, but now also extending beyond this genre,
there are book covers for individual titles and entire series with printed and embossed cloth binding. Edge coloring with multi-colored designs and halftone are experiencing a renaissance. Exclusive editions and multi-part publications or book series are sometimes presented, stored securely and reliably protected with matching boxes and slipcases.
Growing practical value
Dust jackets protect hardcovers against wear and the environment, offering enough space for information with the cover flaps. Even layflat perfect binding without a doubt increases the practical value of the book – but a book with wire comb binding or thread sewing delivers the same effect.
More and more often, round book spines and rounded book case edges are being preferred to straight ones, as they make the hardcover book more comfortable to hold. Hardcovers usually have their own (sometimes several) ribbons integrated in the book block, doing away with the need to enclose a bookmark.
Open, browse, turn pages – these terms are often used to describe reading a book. It is common knowledge that the gatefolded brochure presents an alternative to enclosed bookmarks or integrated ribbons. Various book titles impress readers with a practical layout and handling, even making the popular hobby of reading easier. But there’s one clear advantage: To read a gatefolded brochure, which you open and close between two pages like any other book, the flaps are used.
Consistent Pantone colour standards on aerosols, aluminium tubes, cartridges
Sun Chemical, X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC announce new Monobloc colour libraries in the PantoneLIVE™ digital colour ecosystem.
hese libraries facilitate the accurate communication of Pantone standards in the production of monobloc cans, helping brands and metal packaging manufacturers set achievable expectations in the design, proofing, and printing for gloss or matte varnish on monobloc aerosols, aluminium collapsible tubes, cartridges, and felt pen cases.
Now included in the ‘PantoneLIVE Production – Print and Packaging’ subscription, the monobloc libraries give the best possible representation of Pantone colours for producing extruded aluminium aerosol cans. The libraries were developed by capturing the closest achievable match to the core Pantone Matching System colours, using applied ink with either gloss
or matte varnish onto monobloc cans, bottles, or containers. Leading consumer brands, packaging converters, and canmakers can rely on PantoneLIVE for confidence in selecting colour standards that are achievable in production.
“Providing Pantone-approved colours on a monobloc can is a gamechanger for brands and manufacturers,” said Eduardo Alegria, Global Champion Metal Deco inks, Sun Chemical. “It simplifies the colour approval process and removes guesswork, delays with ink laydowns, and reworks during new design production runs. This creates a more sustainable and cost-effective process.”
End-to-End Colour Measurement Solutions for Metal Packaging
PantoneLIVE integrates with X-Rite solutions including ColorCert, Color iQC quality control software, Autura Ink Software, Ci64 handheld colour measurement device, and NetProfiler performance platform for a truly connected digital colour workflow. An end-to-end colour management workflow helps brands, packaging printers, and manufacturers streamline colour communication, enhancing design and print efficiency.
“Can making is a complex process and the reflective, curved shape of aluminium containers makes producing accurate and consistent colour challenging,” said Cindy Cooperman, VP of Global Brand Sales, X-Rite.
“The monobloc libraries in PantoneLIVE, combined with X-Rite’s Ci64 spectrophotometer and formulation and quality control software make it easy to select, measure, and produce consistent colours to maintain brand integrity.”
Success in South Korea: First ChromaCUT High Tech to Asia
Sambo Corrugated Board invests in corrugated board converting machine
The South Korean company Sambo Corrugated Board is investing in a ChromaCUT High Tech from Koenig & Bauer Celmacch. The Koenig & Bauer Celmacch rotary die cutter ordered by Sambo will be installed by the end of 2025.
“We had a clear idea about the new machine. Thanks to intensive and trusting discussions with Koenig & Bauer Celmacch, it quickly became clear to us that the ChromaCUT High Tech would meet our expectations 100 %. We also looked at many machines in Europe and were able to gain a very good insight into how well the machines from Koenig & Bauer produce.”
With a range of new technological features, the High Tech series has been continuously developed in recent years, making it to one of the bestselling machines on the market. „We are always implementing new ideas. Modern technologies and functions in combination with simple and intuitive
operation characterise our machines“, explains Luca Celotti, Managing Director at Koenig & Bauer Celmacch.
New IR-dryer ensures higher performance with coated corrugated board
The ChromaCUT High Tech machine will be delivered with a working width of 2.4 m. With a whole range of advanced technologies and functions, the Chroma High Tech series is one of the most innovative and modern printing machines on the market.
In addition to the possibility of presetting during production, it also offers an automatic changeover of anilox roll and reliable register control. Moreover, a new infrared dryer has been developed that further improves the performance with coated corrugated board. An innovative sensor control permanently regulates the dryer temperature and thus ensures increased energy efficiency. The direct drive technology and the belt-driven vacuum transport system
enable outstanding print quality and high resolution. Thanks to the use of high-quality components, the machine meets very high customer demands for durability, reliability and maximum performance in the long term.
Quality, customer satisfaction, reliability Founded in 1973, Sambo Corrugated is a family-owned company that operates five corrugated processing plants and one paper mill in South Korea.
The country has a very advanced technological infrastructure and is home to top companies such as Samsung, LG, Kia, Hyundai, etc. Sambo has 800 employees (as of 2020). Since its establishment, under the motto of ‘Diligence and Sincerity’ ‘Accomplishment of Duties,’ and ‘Harmony and Unity’, all officers and employees have been united and endeavored for customer satisfaction with the best quality and service.
Sambo has the optimal environment to deliver products quickly and accurately to their customers, whenever and wherever they want. In addition to the current five factories, Sambo has secured a 170,000 square meter site to build two more factories to achieve higher productivity. Sambo's main customers include Lotte, coupang (Korean Amazon) CJ, OB, Hite and more.
Why digitally printed packaging works for brands on paper
2025 is a big year for many global brands. It marks a significant deadline in their shift towards sustainable packaging as they will have to start to deliver on their commitment to observing greater production responsibility.
Those that set ambitious goals five or more years ago will have to show how they have reduced their environmental impact by either significantly cutting down their use of virgin plastic or entirely switching to recyclable or reusable packaging. They include:
Unilever – it committed to halving the use of virgin plastic and removing more than 100,000 tonnes of plastic entirely by 2025.
Nestlé – it set a goal for 100% of its packaging to be recyclable or reusable by 2025 and to use 50% recycled material by 2030. Procter & Gamble – it targeted 100% recyclable or reusable packaging and intended to halve its reliance on virgin petroleum plastic by 2030.
Coca-Cola – it aimed to have all its packaging recyclable by 2025 and planned to
use 50% recycled material in its packaging by 2030.
Various initiatives have been well received such as paper based packaging for Unilever’s Pot Noodle and Nestlé’s Nescafé, as well as paper tubes for Pringles, owned by Kellanova, and plastic free recyclable tubs for spreads from Flora owner Upfield.
However, the transition to more sustainable packaging solutions has proven to be complex and challenging. Mars said in its 2023 sustainability report that while it is making ‘good progress’ on goals aligned with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s global commitment, the design and infrastructure changes needed were taking longer than anticipated. To help other companies adopt paper based packaging, Google has shared a guide
containing insights into design considerations, materials selection, and sustainable supply chains.
But that is only part of the process. Brands’ packaging also has to carry product details, legally required information, brand and product imagery as well as other marketing content.
This is where digital printing can play a significant role in supporting the production of paper based packaging. Through short run, customisable production, digital printing reduces waste and allows companies to cost effectively explore new designs. The ability to responsively produce orders on demand empowers affordable flexibility. It is particularly useful for testing and proofing new styles, packaging shapes, and multiple versions.
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New B1 digital press will be used to support its quick delivery online printing business
Landa press chosen for its 11K Speed Module that boosts productivity to 11,200 B1 sheets per hour
Landa Digital Printing and one of China’s leading online print companies, Grandprint CO. Ltd., today announce the order of a Landa S11P Nanographic Printing® Press. To be installed at Grandprint headquarters in Yongcheng, Henan, the new B1 digital press will be used to support its quick delivery online printing business and extreme productivity business model. Shifting jobs from offset to digital, the Landa press will enable the company to significantly increase productivity for jobs between 1 and 1000 prints, as well as the ability to add personalization – ideal for consumers, brands and SME’s looking for high quality print, amazing color and faster time to market with more engaging content.
Employing over 2000 people, Grandprint has more than 70 offset presses and an array of small format digital presses across
the business. As a very large and progressive company, it introduced an online facility that enabled the business to enjoy almost 50% growth for over 10 years.
The installation of a Landa S11P with seven colors, the 11K Speed Module and coating unit, is expected to support further business diversification by moving more offset jobs to digital, as well as open-up additional application possibilities to secure additional business success.
Cui Wenfeng,, chairman of Grandprint Co., Ltd., comments, “We are very excited to partner with Landa. We chose the S11P for several reasons, but color fidelity and the 11K Speed Module that boosts productivity to a continuous 11,200 sph, were critical factors for our business model. While we have a variety of printing technologies, without a doubt,
the Landa S11P will play a significant role in improving customer experience and increasing productivity.”
“Nanography will enable us to better service our existing customer base, while also allowing us to explore new applications that could take us into entirely new areas of business,” confirmed Cui Wenfeng.
The Landa S11P Nanographic Printing® Press ordered by Grandprint, is the only proven field production B1 double-sided or single-sided digital press on the market for printing mainstream commercial, packaging and publishing applications. With unmatched offset speeds and digital versatility, the Landa S11P integrates seamlessly into any digital or analog production floor.
Taking productivity to a whole new level – crucial for Grandprint – the Landa S11P prints up to 11,200 (with 11K module) B1 sheets per hour while maintaining the versatility of digital print. It also offers capabilities including variable data printing, collated signatures, instant job changeovers, unlimited spot colors per page and much more.
Sharon Cohen, Chief Business Officer, Landa Digital Printing comments: “Grandprint is one of the most progressive print businesses in the world. It adopts technologies that are industrial and robust in nature – ensuring ultimate reliability and productivity to deliver unique consumer value.
“We are considering this as the beginning of a very long-term partnership, with the expectation for additional presses in the near future. We look forward to supporting Grandprint over the coming months and years.”
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