Prime Packaging Implements HiFlow Solutions MIS Tools
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• Almost 1 in 3 shoppers surveyed indicated that they had boycotted certain brands or products out of concerns related to ethics or sustainability. • A full 70 percent of millennials and Gen Zers polled indicated they would pay more for sustainable products. • Almost two-thirds (64 percent) of those surveyed indi- cated that brands needed to reduce the amount of pack- aging on their products and to ensure that packaging was more sustainable in nature. “Regulatory imperatives, coupled with technological advancements in data analytics and AI, further incentivize retailers to embrace sustainable practices, offering ave- nues for operational optimization and efficiency enhance- ment,” said Lara Albertina Rebello of supply chain compa- ny Maersk. Bobst North America To Host Atlanta Open House Bobst North America will host an Open House event at the newly inaugurated Bobst Atlanta Competence Cen- ter on February 25, 2025. This facility, dedicated to serv- ing customers in the label and flexible packaging sector, showcases flexo, digital and All-in-One printing and ser- vices solutions and provides opportunities for learning, collaboration and innovation. The Open House will demonstrate how to simplify la- bel production based on BOBST’s industry vision in shap- ing the future of the packaging world with focus on its core pillars of connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability. A main focus will be the cloud-based digital platform BOBST Connect that enables users to have a complete overview of their production process, from the PDF to the finished product. At the event, guests will witness live, end-to-end pro- duction on the DIGITAL MASTER 340, an All-in-One mod- ular platform. They will also observe label production on the DIGITAL EXPERT 340, a roll-to-roll UV inkjet press, as well as flexible packaging production for short runs on the highly automated MASTER M6 flexo press. To register visit: https://go.bobst.com/USACompe- tenceCenterOH . UPM Raflatac Americas – LATAM Wins 10th Straight ESR Award UPM Raflatac Americas - LATAM has been honored with the Socially Responsible Company (ESR-Empresa Social- mente Responsable) award for the 10th consecutive year. This award recognizes companies for their commitment to ethical practices, active community engagement, and dedication to sustainable development
HiFlow Solutions, a provider of flexible MIS/MES systems for label and packaging manufacturers, has reported that Illinois-based Prime Packaging has implemented its sys- tems. The company operates roll-fed flexographic press- es offering up to 11 colors using water-based and UV inks. The company produces a wide array of label and flexible packaging solutions, including shrink sleeves, pouches for seasonings and spices, and more. Largest Labelexpo India Concludes In Delhi Labelexpo India 2024 drew 13,752 visitors — up 14 per- cent over the 2022 edition and with one third more exhi- bition space than the last show. Labelexpo India 2024 also attracted a record number of first-time exhibitors, 70 in total. More than half of show exhibitors rebooked for Labelexpo India 2026. Multiple flexo press sales were reported at the show from suppliers including Multitec, UV Graphic, RK Label, NBG and Webtech. Labelexpo India 2026 will take place October 29-November 1, at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR.
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