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PACKAGING NEWS

UPM unveils premium wine Cosmo Plastech
expands
and spirits label collection ness of Cosmo Films, has
Cosmo Plastech, a busi-

expanded its product port-
folio with the addition of
UPM Adhesive Materials bucket submersion, they PET sheets, designed and
has unveiled a curated col- deliver high wet opacity, manufactured to serve the
lection of premium perfor- strong adhesion and mois- pharmaceutical sector.
mance label materials for ture resistance. Printers can Designed and manufac-
wine and spirits packaging also count on secure supply tured with stringent pro-
across European, North and superior mechanical cesses, the PET sheets meet
American, South American properties compatible with global standards, combined
and Asia-Pacific markets. high-speed converting and with safety, compliance and
The collection, featured print finishing. sustainability. With this,
in a new sample folder, has To bring these materials to Cosmo Plastech looks
Sample of five materials engineered for demanding applications ahead to address the evolv-
been selected for its life, UPM partnered with ing packaging needs of the
advanced converting prop- demonstrates how UPM’s mance and on-bottle appli- design agencies worldwide to growing modern pharma
erties, exceptional perfor- materials perform with cation of the materials. create five distinctive label market.
mance in the wine and complex designs and rich These label materials are designs for regionally signifi- PET sheets are widely rec-
spirits sector and ability to embellishments. Alongside part of UPM’s premium cant alcoholic beverages. ognized for their superior
performance portfolio that
elevate brand and con- these, unprinted sheets is tested and trusted by The designers were given clarity, strength, and barrier
sumer experience. with removable labels pro- partners across the value free rein to express their cul- properties. Cosmo Plastech’s
The folder showcases five vide technical specifica- chain. Engineered to per- tural identity and interpreta- PET sheets are engineered
label materials, each paired tions and allow printers to form under demanding tion of the premium with food-grade, non-toxic
with a printed sample that test the adhesive perfor- conditions, such as ice experience. and zero migration materials.
Rosas Maschinenbau celebrates 25 SmartSolve receives

years of innovation grant for R&D center

Rosas Maschinenbau, a SmartSolve Industries, a
family-owned German man- zero-waste packaging tech-
ufacturer of specialized nology company, has been
machines, proudly cele- selected for the JobsOhio
brates its 25th anniversary
this year, marking a quarter- Research and Development
century of mechanical engi- Grant. The grant is a 1m The JobsOhio R&D Grant
neering and innovation in USD investment toward its SmartSolve. ‘With rising
the label and packaging, 3.6m USD investment and
printing, and converting will support the expansion concern over the harmful
industries. Rosas of a new R&D center at its effects of microplastics on
Maschinenbau has grown Rosas limited-edition Viper 750 tabletop rewinder series Northwest Ohio facility. The human health, this project
from a small engineering tainability. To commemo- Maschinenbau, said: ‘Gears 3.6m USD investment is positions SmartSolve as a
workshop into an interna- rate this, the company meshing perfectly represent expected to create at least 30 global innovator and leading
tionally recognized manu- unveiled a new logo that more than mechanics; they new jobs. provider of microplastic-free
facturer of specialized symbolizes Rosas’ heritage represent people working SmartSolve celebrated by packaging technologies that
machines for label inspec- and forward-looking vision. together as a family-based hosting an event at its address one of the world’s
tion, high-speed digital The logo features the com- company, we move forward Bowling Green, Ohio, loca- most pressing environmen-
printing, RFID, FanFold sys- pany’s iconic gear element, a with innovation and pas- tion. tal and health challenges.’
tems, and more. tribute to Rosas’ early begin- sion. From developing high- Jakubowski noted that the
With expertise spanning nings in parts production speed inspection systems to ‘The purpose of the new
mechanical, electrical, and and a symbol of simple col- creating modular, future- R&D center is to commer- project is fueled by
mechatronics engineering, laboration, precision, and ready machines, our focus is cialize new and innovative SmartSolve’s strong product
Rosas delivers systems that teamwork. always on efficiency, process zero-waste packaging tech- development pipeline and
set industry benchmarks for David Rosas Wolf, manag- reliability, and long-term nologies,’ said Jonathan the growing demand for sus-
flexibility, speed, and sus- ing director of Rosas value for our customers.’ Jakubowski, CEO of tainable packaging.
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