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ICE Europe 2021: Converting industry prepares for the coming 2021 season

From 9 to 11 March 2021, the international converting industry will meet at the Munich Exhibition Centre for the 12th edition of ICE Europe, the leading sales and marketing platform for conversion technology in modern manufacturing processes. A record number of 463 exhibitors from 25 countries attended the previous show in 2019 to present their latest technologies and solutions for converting and converting paper, film, foil, nonwovens and other flexible web materials to a wide range of trade visitors. The stand allocation for 2021 is already in full swing. Companies wishing to launch their latest conversion solution on the market next year will find a wealth of information on the freshly designed trade fair website, as well as a simple online reservation system.

The big stage for innovations is still there

The German Packaging Award is Europe’s biggest showcase for excellence in the world of packaging. The competition is open to all materials and is hosted under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy. From now until 15 June, businesses, institutions and individuals from home and abroad are invited to submit best solutions online. According to the organizer, the German Packaging Institute (dvi), the event is a golden opportunity for industry players to present their innovations ton the big stage, even more so in the current SARS-CoV-2 situation.

Nilpeter: Business Continues Despite COVID-19

The COVID-19 remains a rapidly developing and unforeseen global health crisis. As a reaction, Nilpeter carefully follows the directions and recommendations of local authorities.
All Nilpeter facilities around the world are still operating with ongoing production, observing local government and health services guidelines. Spare parts handling is fully active in normal opening hours, and Customer Care is performing 24/7 remote support and trouble-shooting from all global Call Centers.

Heidelberg Label Unit (Gallus) with new management

Dr. Frank Schaum (54) has headed the Label division (Gallus) of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) in Sankt Gallen (Switzerland) since the beginning of March 2020. He succeeds Christof Naier, who left the company at his own request.

CCE International 2021

Production technology for the most frequently recycled material in the world: Europe's corrugated board and folding box industry will meet next year in Munich for its most important industry event

Change of name to Birmingham: Jaffabox Ltd becomes Schumacher Packaging Ltd

Packaging specialist continues Europe-wide internationalisation

Xeikon Café Online on April 22 and April 23

Respecting the need for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Xeikon is bringing Xeikon Café to you, virtually. All the benefits of keeping up-to-date with new product announcements, business news and trends from the safety and comfort of your home office.

Successful Label Summit Latin America 2020 concludes

The 17th edition of Label Summit Latin America closed on a high note in Santiago recently. Taking place in the Chilean capital for only the second time, the two-day conference brought together 499 senior stakeholders from 21 countries, eager to share ideas and shape the future direction of the region’s label and package printing industry.
The conference, hosted at Espacio Riesco Convention Center from 10-11 March, was chaired by Labels & Labeling magazine editor James Quirk, with 11 inspired conference discussions and in-depth expert-led presentations taking place over the two days. The focus was firmly on printing, branding, design and wine, and sustainability was a recurrent theme.