Facts and data

At the fiftieth edition of Vinitaly, Luxoro (exclusive distributor and representative of the Kurz Group in Italy) presents Vulture, a new creation to decorate an exclusive selection of Aglianico del Vulture, produced by Cantina Re Manfredi (Gruppo Italiano Vini).

First step of  change in the Venetian company specializing in the design and industrialization of PET packaging, the presentation of a logo that, during 2016, will gradually replace the one currently in use.

Moments of wonder and emotion for the installation curated by Pixartprinting at the former Ansaldo factory site, for the Design Week in April.

Confirming the growing integration of their respective supply chain areas, the fairs Emballage and Manutention band together to form All4Pack Paris, to be held in Paris’ Nord Villepinte district on 14-17 November.

These complex and constantly evolving solutions saw positive growth in 2015, both in domestic demand and in exports. The use of flexible packaging is also on the rise in fields not traditionally associated with it.

The Dierre SpA company of Spezzano (MO) is expanding to create a new company: Dierre Robotics Srl, which, relying on the expertise of qualified professionals, will focus on the development, production and marketing of Cartesian, “desktop” and “gantry” robots.

Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) announced today that its board of directors has elected Blake D. Moret, a 30-year veteran of the Company, as president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2016.

Specializing in automation for the ceramic industry and in packaging, logistics, intralogistics, electronics and material handling high performance, the International System SpA group sold a stake of 60% of System Logistics SpA to Group Krones (Neutraubling, D)

“Many solutions, a single partner” has been the leitmotif of Prl Tecnosoft’s business for 20 years, a period of time during which the concern has become a unique point of reference, capable of offering integrated end-to-end service in mechanics, electrics, pneumatics and software.

All-round innovation - of products and services -  at Interroll, which is investing in quality, research and education at its multifunctional site in the town of Baal, where high performance drum motors are manufactured and where new ideas become technology.

With a three-day event dedicated to its customers and suppliers, Coveme (processing of polyster films for industrial applications) has unveiled a new production line in Gorizia that combines the concern’s years of experience and research alongside its partners with a high level of added value.

The partnership between Ipack-Ima and the Contract Packaging Association - CPA (representing contract packaging for operators in the USA and North America).

Protagonist on the global market as a supplier of labels and packaging, on March 23 last CCL Industries announced that it had reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Checkpoint Systems Inc. (NYSE: CKP), which will become a division of CCL and will be able to invest in hardware, software and consumables, creating a single offering for efficient inventory management of brands and retailers.

The independent private equity firm Aksìa Group SGR SpA announced the acquisition of 100% of Lameplast Group, Italian and European leader in the preparation, filling and packaging of pharmaceutical products, medical devices and cosmetics.

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.

An important segment of the packaging market, steel and aluminium packaging are consistently characterized by innovation that enhances performance. Data and facts on the sector.

European tube industry enjoys tail wind as it enters anniversary year: tubes production stable at high level in 2015.

Well on the way the European project Leguval, started in late 2013 and lasting three years, aims to create a new film based protein for use as a plastic coating in the production of biodegradable packaging.

From Acimga’s interim balance for 2015 the first positive data for the sector Italian graphics industry, papermaking and converting machine builders’ association.

According to the study “Paper-based packaging trends to 2019” developed by Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), the Asian market will be crucial for the growth of the cardboard segment.