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PACKAGING NEWS

Croquinole renews its IN BRIEF

Integration Technology,
developer of UV LED curing
flexible packaging technology, has changed its
name to IST Intech to align
the company with the IST
Group brand. There will be
additional benefits from
Protein cookie bar brand increased group investment
Croquinole by Dadz in innovation resulting in
Alimentos has renewed its the development of next-
generation sustainable UV LED curing products. IST Intech
packaging with the help of and IST Metz, which includes IST America, will continue to
key flexo partners in the operate in their respective market sectors while
industry during the DuPont collaborating to develop future product lines and expand
Cyrel Print Up program. into new curing applications. Following a period of
sustained growth, Integration Technology has further
Dadz's CEO, Augusto Zarpon strengthened its global sales and engineering teams to
said that the brand is Protein bar brand redesigns packaging with key flexo players meet increased market demand for UV LED products. This
adapting the Croquinole positions the business to more closely align with the
The journey began with
packaging for the the choice of the design office Brazil Design (CBD), and overarching group strategy. The change to IST Intech
allows a new brand to emerge that encompasses the
with participation of Sebrae
international market with Casa Rex, with the support of in the adaptation of the unique expertise of both companies and offers a wider
the support of Apex Brazil. Apex Brazil and the other factory to the Digital range of products. IST Intech, together with IST Metz will
‘We saw how to make the players in the printing chain. Transformation Program developing the next generation of sustainable UV LED
packaging redesign viable Apex Brazil supported conducted by FIESP, CIESP, curing technology and has begun building a new R&D
laboratory. The ‘LEDLab’ represents a strategic move
with flexographic printing. Dadz with the SENAI, and SEBRAE, towards cementing the company's leading position in the
The desire was immediate: to internationalization process focusing on intelligent curing solutions market, becoming a center of excellence.
have a flexible plastic through Design Export industry.
packaging printing process, program for brands that wish With the new packaging, S ust ai n able fle xi ble
packaging solutions specialist
from start to finish, applying to incorporate design into the Croquinole brand will be Parkside has launched
best practices at all stages.’ their products, packaging, or initially launched in the Latin mono-polymer laminated
processes to increase their
And it was made possible competitiveness in the American and US markets. film that can be placed into
during the event ‘From file to international market. This An increase in sales in the existing UK recycling streams.
M an uf ac t ur ed f r o m
shelf’, organized by Clicheria project is promoted in Brazilian market is also Polypropylene substrates, the
Blumenau and DuPont. partnership with Centro expected. new laminate aims to replace
non-recyclable aluminum foil and PET structures and can
Toppan to establish first European be utilized in a wide range of packaging formats, including
flow wraps, bags, sachets, stick packs, pillow packs and
pouches. The laminates are available in duplex or triplex
production site in Czech Republic formats, in a range of thicknesses, with either matt or gloss
finishes, all of which are suitable for full-color printing.
Joshua Swann, head of technical at Parkside, commented:
‘Aluminum foils and PET laminates are very popular in
Toppan, a global leader in flexible packaging at the minute, but they lack recyclability.
communication, security, Our new mono-polymer laminate eliminates the need for
packaging, décor materials, these non-recyclable substrates.'
and electronics solutions, Sihl, a specialist in premium
will open a new plant in coatings, has developed two
Most, the Czech Republic. new facestock film products
Mass production at its first for its Picofilm series. Based
transparent barrier film on sustainable inkjet film
( 90% post -co nsu me r
manufacturing site in Europe recycled BOPET), suited to
is expected to begin by the Production site for transparent barrier films in Czech Republic product labels, the 7066, is a
end of 2024. supply GL BARRIER1 the areas of ESG and the white 58 μm facestock PET film with a shiny coating on
Inauguration of the new transparent barrier films to SDGs,’ said Masahiko the front, and 7097, a silver 57 μm facestock PET film. The
plant will enable Toppan to packaging manufacturers in Tatewaki, managing seventh product in Sihl’s PCR-based range, key benefits
include, fast drying, with high colour brilliance, sharp-
offer a global supply capacity Europe, where we see some executive officer of Toppan’s edged prints and good water resistance.The facestock
for transparent barrier films of the world's most global packaging business. range includes BOPP and PET films in various sizes and
with production bases in environmentally friendly 'This plant will also employ colours. Combined with the correct adhesive, they
support recycling via mono-packaging or automatic
Japan, North America countries and accelerate the most environmentally sorting. The option of dual printing technology helps
(Georgia, USA), and Europe. sustainable transformation friendly technologies, such as reduces inventory, as only one product is needed for at
‘By taking advantage of the (SX) business globally by heat reuse systems, with an least two printing technologies, such as inkjet and laser.
new plant’s location, Toppan strengthening relationships emphasis on maximum Sihl offers water-based inkjet products with reduced
weight. The total weight is reduced by up to 40%.
will bolster its capacity to with top-rated companies in energy efficiency.’
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