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PACKAGING NEWS

Esko Pack Proof secures GSE appoints
new India agent
Fogra55 certification ink dispensing systems and
GSE, a Netherland-based

ink management software
provider, has appointed
Esko Pack Proof has errors. Weldon Celloplast as its
become the first image pro- ‘Adding Fogra 55 to exclusive India agent. The
cessing software to secure Fogra39 and Fogra51 assures agreement covers support
the prestigious Fogra55 cer- Esko customers that they for GSE’s Colorsat range of
tification for Extended Color ink dispensers and the com-
Gamut (ECG) printing, can enjoy improved quality, pany’s GSE ink manager
offering confidence in color efficiency and therefore pro- software suite, which auto-
matching. The Pack Proof ductivity – all with meeting mates ink handling for
software models the spot the industry standard specs,
color and expanded gamut every time.’ Indian label and packaging
ink systems to print brand Fogra, the German converters.
colors to deliver a contract Imaging technology adds to Fogra39 and Fogra51 certification GSE’s Colorsat dispens-
proof that matches the final Research Association for ing systems for flexo, gra-
packaging. The new Fogra55 said Martin Cusack, product This new certification com- Printing and Reproduction vure, and screen inks
certification adds to its exist- manager for color and digi- plements our existing Fogra Technology that provides automatically prepare accu-
ing Fogra39 and Fogra51 tal at Esko. ‘Accuracy of certification to demonstrate certifications for the print- rate spot colors by blending
accreditations which dem- brand colors is of paramount how using Pack Proof now ing and media industries, base colors with precise
onstrate the ability of the importance in packaging, makes it possible to output weights according to ink
Esko product to match with a key challenge for con- industry standard proofs assessed the latest version of formulations. The dispens-
ISO12647-7 quality. verters being maintaining first time, enabling busi- the Esko Pack Proof soft- ers also reuse the press-
‘We are thrilled with this consistency between plate nesses to maximize press ware, available to all users of return inks left over in the
world-first achievement,’ production and proofing. production and reduce the Esko software platform. press after production.
Toppan Holdings acquires Abbott Label invests

Sonoco’s TFP business in ABG’s converter

Toppan Holdings has US-based printer Abbott
entered into an agreement Labels has invested in a 13in
with Sonoco Products (330mm) RFID converting
Company, a global provider line provided by ABG for its
of sustainable packaging, to new, specialized converting
acquire Sonoco’s plant in Nashville, TN, to
Thermoformed & Flexible increase its production capa-
Packaging (TFP) business for bilities significantly.
approximately 1.8 billion ABG said RFID is trans-
USD on a cash-free and debt- forming industries by offer- ABG’s RFID converter
free basis and subject to cus- ing product tracking and
tomary adjustments. Agreement reached on acquisition of Sonoco’s TFP business identification through a com- ogy across industries, the
This acquisition is highly wide range of customers in including regulatory approv- bination of microchips, c o m p a n y r e c e n t l y
complementary, combining food, retail, and medical ver- als, and is expected to close in antennas and RFID readers. announced the opening of a
the robust sales network, cus- ticals. TFP provides a variety It allows for hands-free asset specialized RFID converting
tomer base, and solution of complex packaging to the first half of 2025. The tracking, thereby making plant in Nashville,
development capabilities of value-added categories Toppan Group has been driv- processes faster, more accu- Tennessee. The company
currently operates five ABG
Sonoco’s TFP business in including snacks, condi- ing innovation in the devel- rate and more cost-effective. machines. The latest ABG
North and South America ments, healthcare, prepared opment of sustainable As demand increases, investment, a 13in (330mm)
with the technical expertise meals, fresh products, coffee, packaging solutions by estab- companies such as Abbott RFID converting line, repre-
and manufacturing capabili- and pet food. On a pro forma lishing a global supply chain Label, a US-based label man- sents a significant increase in
ties of Toppan Group’s global standalone basis, TFP had from film manufacturing to ufacturer and long-time ABG production capabilities. The
packaging business. revenue of approximately 1.3 packaging manufacturing customer, are significantly system is designed to handle
Sonoco’s TFP is a leading billion USD in 2023. This and optimizing cost to meet investing in RFID. high-speed RFID inlay inser-
thermoformed and flexible transaction is subject to cus- brand owners’ needs locally Emphasizing the increasing tion across multiple sub-
packaging business serving a tomary closing conditions, and globally. importance of this technol- strates.
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