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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.

From plastics to fertilizers, from fibers to phytofarmaceuticals, from domestic detergents to inks... the chemical sector is a highly diversified manufacturing sector. The following analysis, in such a complex context, is limited to examining varnishes, accessory products for paints and varnish, inks, lubricants and greases.

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)