Facts and data

A summary of a report by the Pro.Mo Group of the Plastic and Rubber Federation, whose members include producers of plastic packaging and disposable kitchenware. (www.pro-mo.it).

A new quality assurance certification for Irplast and its business model based on vertical integration of the production process, from BOPP film extrusion to printing roll-fed labels.

On April 12 last, the Coripet consortium members submitted to the Italian Ministry of the Environment the application for permission to operate as a standalone system for the direct management of liquid food PET packaging, in fulfilment of the obligations under extended producer responsibility (EPR).

Sun Chemical and BASF present the potential of their latest solvent-free ink solutions to deliver more sustainable flexible packaging.

The possible horizons and challenges for Innova Group, which has released the data on its 2015 performance, delineating a balance of strategies implemented for the long and medium term in order to overcome the troubling economic climate of the last decade.

The column dedicated to Italian companies operating in the packaging with a keen eye to the possibilities of growth and development abroad is born out of the collaboration between ICE-Agenzia and Edizioni Dativo. The network of ICE offices abroad will provide a regular update on the development of the packaging in the short/medium term in selected countries.

Once upon a time there was a city, with its streets, shops and talents... But attentive readers will notice that Milan still exists, and still has much to offer (maybe even more), if only they let themselves wonder at the stories of Pixartprinting, in a journey of historic signage and contemporary representation, a harmony of somber nostalgia and elegant practical sense.

Assembly of the Paper and Graphics Federation: in addition to the numbers of a sector that accounts for 1.4% of the Italian GDP and the initiatives in support of the sector, a very explicit reflection was made on the value of the knowledge acquired through books and newspapers which, according to experts, leaves information on the web way behind. According to Lironi, Mieli, Favari and Rocca.…

At the close of Pharmintech, Maurizio Marchesini (CEO of the Marchesini Group, a leading manufacturer of packaging lines and machinery for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics) expressed his satisfaction with the results achieved at the event and his concern’s reception.

The 2016 SME Global Strategy Observatory (presented in Milan on June 9th) identified, among the more than 40 thousand Italian manufacturing and service companies, around 7,100 companies that registered a turnover between 20 and 250 million euros in the period from 2010 to 2014.

Focused on “do more with less”, the eco-efficiency policy adopted by Sun Chemical (DIC Group) highlights the proactive role taken by the ink manufacturer in reducing the carbon footprint of the activities along the entire supply chain.

The figures for 2015 presented by Ricrea are clear: excellent results achieved for steel placed on the market, collection and recycling rates. And if coverage across the country has grown, the gap between North and South Italy still needs to be bridged. Consortium reports and strategies.

The column dedicated to Italian companies operating in the packaging with a keen eye to the possibilities of growth and development abroad is born out of the collaboration between ICE-Agenzia and Edizioni Dativo. The network of ICE offices abroad will provide a regular update on the development of the packaging in the short/medium term in selected countries.

Despite their constant focus upon the ‘next big thing’, brands are often happier when slightly tweaking existing formats. Des King reports from the UK’s Packaging Innovations show. Des King

In order to ensure maximum integration and traceability, Nimax offers its services to the market as a sole supplier, strengthening its regional presence and growing in competencies with two new divisions: “Labelling” and “Control & Safety”. At Pharmintech we met with marketing manager Stefano Paolucci and sales director for Italy Andrea Noera, who spoke on behalf of a successful business that…

Improving packaging but not reducing it pell-mell. A decisive position and helpful advice from the GSICA to improve the language of a proposed law that would otherwise be potentially misleading and harmful in many respects.

“Creating New Horizons” is the leitmotiv of Leonhard Kurz’s presence at Drupa 2016; opportunities and prospects for the printing (including digital) and decoration sector, with solutions ranging from decoration materials to systems to simplify the finishing process.

During the latest meeting of Ucima’s Executive Board, the top packaging machinery manufacturers confirmed they will be taking part in the 2018 show and supporting the organisers in their efforts to boost the event’s international scope.

Laminati Cavanna or how to live intelligently from one day to the next… The history of the company (and of its founder), a rare if not unique industrial concern specialised in the “strange” job of laminating flexible film on contract, teaches us just this.

The column dedicated to Italian companies operating in the packaging with a keen eye to the possibilities of growth and development abroad is born out of the collaboration between ICE-Agenzia and Edizioni Dativo. The network of ICE offices abroad will provide a regular update on the development of the packaging in the short/medium term in selected countries.