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New developments in the Paper, Printing & Packaging industry
NiceLabel launches global partner programme
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iceLabel, a leading global developer of label design software and management systems, has announced the launch of its global partner programme. The programme is designed to help partners meet customer demand for the digital transformation of on-demand label printing. The programme is driven by the evolution of the labelling software industry, characterised by an increased demand from customers for Paul Vogt, Channel Marketing Director, NiceLabel
streamlined, more efficient ways of managing their labelling requirements. The programme brings together a large community of new and existing partners worldwide in a structured, more collaborative way. Members of the programme gain access to technical and marketing support to assist sales generation and position themselves as trusted advisors to customers. “The labelling software market is maturing to the point where a partner programme is essential to bring structure, set expectations, and provide incentives and rewards,” explains Paul Vogt, Channel Marketing Director, NiceLabel. The programme is three-tiered — Integrator, Partner and Reseller. The top two tiers, Integrators and Partners, are differentiated by their investment in technical competence. They have skills to configure, manage and deploy advanced NiceLabel-based solutions. Visit: www.nicelabel.com
Frugal Cup begins production in Wrexham
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rugalpac, manufacturers of fully disposable cups, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Wrexham, Wales. The Frugal Cup offers cafes and consumers an environmentally friendly solution to non-recyclable disposable cups. The new factory includes 21 new production machines working on three dedicated lines. The Frugalpac facility will supply coffee shops across the UK with its easily recyclable cups. At present, the vast majority of coffee cups are single use, and recycling plants can’t actually process those often perceived by customers as being recyclable. A report from the World Wildlife Fund and Eunomia Research & Consulting found that the UK, if the current trend continues, is on course to throw away 33% more single-use coffee cups by 2030 than it does at present. Frugal Cups will be available in three sizes - 8oz, 12oz and 16oz – in
Tetra Pak launches connected packaging platform
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etra Pak has launched its connected packaging platform, which will transform milk and juice cartons into information channels, data carriers and digital tools. Driven by Industry 4.0, and with code generation, digital printing and data management at its core, the connected packag-
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four Frugalpac-branded styles as well as offering bespoke designs. Made from recycled paperboard, with no waterproofing chemicals, the cup’s foodgrade liner separates easily during the standard recycling process. The paperboard and liner can then be recycled through separate streams which means that the cup can be disposed of in any recycling bin. A Frugalpac statement said: “With ever increasing demand for brands and retailers to do more to support an environmentally-sustainable economy, our aim is to be the number one replacement for all the coffee cups in the market today. This is the start of the recycled coffee cup revolution, and we encourage consumers to find cafes that stock the Frugal Cup and to ask their local coffee shops to get Frugal!” Visit: www.frugalpac.com ing platform will bring new benefits to food producers, retailers and shoppers. For producers, the new platform will offer end-to-end traceability to improve the production, quality control and supply chain transparency. It will have the ability to track and trace the history or location of any product, making it possible to monitor for market performance and any potential issues.
Uflex showcased its finest at IndiaPlast 2019
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flex went all out at their booth at this year’s IndiaPlast, held at the IndiaExpo Centre in Greater Noida between 28 February and 4 March. Uflex exhibited its wide range of products and solutions from all seven of its businesses. Amongst the array of products on display from Uflex, what became the centre of interest at the booth was a Live Demonstration of the Uflex Recycling Machine at the Green Pavilion of PMMAI. The pavilion showed how Multi-layer Packaging (MLP) Waste is recycled into pellets through a fairly simple method. The subsequent process of pellets being manufactured into useful Industrial & Household Products was showcased simultaneously. Essential products manufactured from recycled pellets like benches, floor and wall tiles, ladders etc. were displayed at the booth highlighting how multi-layer plastic waste cannot only be recycled, but also re-used. Uflex also showcased its EX LAM 400, extrusion coating and laminating machine and the Super-S-1300, a solventless laminating machine as well as introducing PETG resin, an amorphous polymer that does not crystallise thus making it an optimal replacement for transparent polymer. The Uflex holography division also showcased a range of Customised Holographic Cartons, which combine holographic patterns to form distinct, hybrid designs for packaging. Visit: www.uflexltd.com For retailers, it increases supply chain visibility and real-time insights, enabling tracking of stock movements and monitoring delivery performance. For shoppers, it will mean the ability to access information like the product was made, the source of ingredients and recycling information. Visit: www.tetrapak.com
