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THIMM, a leader in innovative packaging solutions, recently secured impressive wins at the OBAL ROKU 2024 National Competition for Packaging Innovations and Design. The jury, comprised of experts, evaluated entries based on innovation, functionality, technical processing, design, and sustainability. Among THIMM’s triumphs were two standout packaging solutions—G(o)rila Box for Orkla Foods Czech Republic and Slovkia …

Does your company have a digital strategy if it’s embracing digital printing?  No it doesn’t!  A digital strategy must be end-to-end, and in paperboard packaging that means it encompasses Digital Die Cutting. There have been so many “digital drupas”.  And drupa 2024 will be no exception.  Digitalization is sweeping the world.  Digitalization is inherent to …

drupa 2024: Highcon’s Cutting Edge Digital Die Cutting for Mainstream Production In the fast-paced paperboard packaging and display industry, agility, sustainability, and innovation are not just buzzwords – they are essential ingredients to success. Recognizing this, Highcon made waves at the Pre-drupa International Media Conference hosted at Messe Dusseldorf in late March. Led by CEO …

Adopting digital die-cutting technology is crucial for packaging converters who aim to outperform their competitors, improve efficiency, and increase profitability. To fully utilize this technology, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of how it aligns with current equipment and workflows. Additionally, a team of skilled machine operators, structural designers, and pre-press team members …

The threat of climate change continues to be a global concern, making consumers and brands view sustainability as a core value in their purchasing decisions. They want to do business with eco-friendly companies. This trend has led many companies to adopt sustainable packaging solutions to reduce their environmental impact. EnvironPrint, a digital printing service, based …

Bauernfeind Druck & Display GmBH, a family-owned company and an early adopter of digital technology, has improved its production capacity and expanded its offering by installing the first Highcon Euclid 5C in Austria. This innovative digital cutting and creasing system was installed at the Grünburg facility in Upper Austria, at the end of 2022. The …

For many years, folding carton and corrugated packaging converters have identified the potential benefits of digital capabilities. These include improved product offerings, shorter lead times, and enhanced production efficiency with no material waste – which is what converters want in these extremely competitive times.  Companies that have successfully incorporated new digital technologies are at an …

An Introduction to Digital Manufacturing and Workflow Shorter lead times, greater efficiency, meeting sustainability goals – regardless of the priority, folding and corrugated converters are constantly seeking ways to respond to the growing demands of customers. While each business must identify their goals and priorities and plan their own growth path, some will focus on …

The challenge of reducing the impact of carbon on the environment could be encapsulated in Albert Einstein’s quote, “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” Currently, change is underway, and the EcoPrint-Highcon industry survey on sustainability highlighted many aspects and perceptions of this process. In his introduction to the survey report, Marcus Timson, …