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Tetra Pak reduces its GHG emissions by 54%
Liquid packaging giant Tetra Pak has announced a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) since 2019. In its own industrial operations, the reduction reaches 54%, with the use of 94% renewable energy.
The 24,000-employee Swiss group aims to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by 2030, and across its entire value chain by 2050.
Tetra Pak's decarbonization strategy is based on optimizing plants and production lines and developing low-carbon footprint packaging (such as recycled polymer closures). By way of example, the new UHT milk lines issued in 2024 generated 13% fewer emissions than in 2023 and 42% fewer than in 2019.
Publication of a guide to visual arts residencies
The Centre national des arts plastiques (Cnap) has published a new, revised and expanded edition of the guide Les Résidences d'arts visuels, aimed at artists, curators, critics and host structures. This document, supplemented by a sociological survey conducted by Isabelle Mayaud, highlights the role of residencies in artistic careers.
Available in paper and digital versions on the public establishment's website, it offers practical guidelines and recommendations for improving the conditions under which artists are welcomed and work in France.
Siegwerk joins the Topac alliance
German printing ink manufacturer Siegwerk has joined the Topac alliance, a cross-industry collective dedicated to tobacco packaging. Comprising major players such as Janoschka, Bobst, Koehler Paper and Marbach, Topac's mission is to promote technological exchanges and best practices in this sector.
The alliance's first summit was held on May 14 and 15, 2025 in Surabaya, Indonesia. Siegwerk, through the voice of Daniel Drochner, the Group's Global Head of Tobacco Technology, intends to play a leading role in sustainability and innovation in inks and varnishes specific to this market.
Density, the new laminate paper collection from Munksjö
Munksjö previewed its new Density laminate collection at the Interzum trade fair in Cologne last May. It features a palette of 14 solid shades divided into two color families: High Density, with its deep, natural tones, and Low Density, with its light, translucent shades.
Dedicated to HPL, LPL and CPL laminate applications, this range is designed for the furniture, hotel and commercial sectors.
Fedrigoni extends the use of AI in its processes
Fedrigoni intends to accelerate its digital transformation on a global scale thanks to artificial intelligence. To this end, the Italian papermaker has signed a multi-year strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies.
After an initial phase focused on inventory optimization and demand forecasting, this collaboration will optimize performance, improve responsiveness to market dynamics, and enhance the ability to anticipate and meet the demands of customers of the group, which employs nearly 6,000 people in 28 countries.
Konica's Creative Experience on July 1 and 2
On July 1 and 2, 2025, Konica Minolta France is organizing the third edition of its Creative Experience event, an immersive gathering dedicated to graphic arts professionals, at Carrières-sur-Seine in the Yvelines.
This edition will highlight the new digital presses launched at the beginning of the year, such as the AccurioPress C14010S, AccurioPress C12010 S and AccurioShine, as well as the Group's strategic priorities: workflow automation, finishing, sustainable printing and creating value through printed emotion.
Visitors will be able to discover a completely redesigned showroom, attend conferences (including one on the environmental challenges of printing with Uniic) and take part in four themed workshops. A number of industrial partners, including Italian paper manufacturer Fedrigoni, Val-d'Oise-based adhesive label supplier Stratos and Italian inspection systems manufacturer Decosystem, will also be on hand to enhance technical exchanges. A digital finishing competition will also be launched.
Jonathan Leyva, President of Konica Minolta Business Solutions France, said: "With Creative Experience #3, we're offering much more than just a technology event: a truly immersive platform for exploring the new dynamics of the Graphic Arts Industry. By bringing together digital presses, software solutions, thematic workshops and expert partners, we offer professionals a complete ecosystem to meet their challenges of innovation, automation, creativity and sustainable performance."
