The company that will produce the Frugalpac paper bottles for wines and spirits in Australia is looking for a printer to print and then die-cut onto the recycled paperboard that the innovative bottles are made from.

With just two months until drupa opens its doors, the world’s trade media has heard this week that attendees will have an unparalleled insight into the future of print, and packaging will take centre stage.

As Epson marks its 40th anniversary of operations in Australia, it says it plans to continue its legacy and introduce new products in large format printing, projectors, office and industrial printing.

As the print and packaging industries evolve to adapt to shifting consumer preferences as well as new ways of doing business, executives at HP Inc, have identified four key drivers to watch.

Private label coffee roasting company, Espressology, turned to Trimatt Systems to boost its ability to deliver quick and high-quality printing of short-run, short-turnaround coffee bags. Trimatt will be at APPEX on Stand F045.

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Jet Technologies is making what it says is a “significant step forward” in providing sustainable and innovative packaging solutions to ANZ, by partnering with Actega.

Finishing equipment manufacturer, A B Graphic International, represented in ANZ by Currie Group, has introduced its 4th-generation Converter platform, which it says is a future-proofed investment.

Markem-Imaje has globally launched a new pick-off resistant ink for its 5940 G Touch Dry High Resolution Inkjet Coder, which will be impactful for the high-speed confectionary and nutraceuticals industry.

QLM Label Makers Vietnam - Hoang Ha Label Co (HHLC-QLM), has opened its new manufacturing facility in Ho Chi Minh City, with a total investment of over US$15 million and covering an area of 6000m2.

The Krones Group has opted to cease its activities in the field of digital container decoration by the end of this year, although existing lines will still have access to service support from its technicians.

Industry veteran Bruce Caldwell has joined Kissel + Wolf Australia as sales manager ANZ for corrugated packaging, sign and display. He will spearhead the development of the company’s digital inkjet solutions.

Australian label printing company, Label Power, is a finalist in the 2023 Digital Printer Awards, nominated for its labels for a range of six Salty Captain cleaning products.

Onpack has installed a Hinterkopf direct-to-can digital printing line, with finance provided by Finlease, as the company builds a new canning division.

A B Graphic International, represented in ANZ by Currie Group, launched a record 25 innovations at Labelexpo last month, including its ABG Connect automated workflow solution.

Bobst had a host of technology on its Labelexpo stand, including the M6 press, which it claims is the most automated inline flexo press in the market, and its All-in-One hybrid print solutions, designed to address a wide range of applications.