Are you organizing an event or would you like to share a breakthrough in your company, whether in terms of innovations, green initiatives or new trainingâeuros¯? Keep us informed of your news so that we can pass it on to the graphic arts community.
Saica launches construction of its second corrugated board plant in the United States
Saica continues its expansion in the North American market with the construction of a new corrugated board plant in Anderson, Indiana. This investment of over 110 million dollars marks a new stage in the international development of the Spanish-based papermaker, already present in Ohio.
The 32âeuros000Â m site 2 connected directly to the rail network, will produce over 111 million square meters of corrugated packaging and serve as a strategic back-up site for the Hamilton plant. Opening is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026, with the creation of around 100 jobs.
Fedrigoni pushes the limits of paper with the new Tintoretto Gesso Waterproof
Tintoretto Gesso paper from Italy's Fedrigoni has been reinvented with a waterproof version. Thanks to an exclusive waterproof technology, this paper retains its texture while offering exceptional resistance to humidity.
A special treatment applied to one side only protects the label without altering the natural appearance of the substrate: the finish remains matte, bright and characteristically white. Even after 24 hours in an ice bucket, the material won't curl, bubble or warp.
Tintoretto Gesso Waterproof is designed primarily for white and sparkling wine labels.
Two new printers awarded Print'Ethic label
The list of Print'Ethic label holders has been extended with the addition of Bourquin Imprimeries in Reims (Marne) and M2 Numérique in Haillan (Gironde). Recognition that marks the start of a structured approach to social and environmental responsibility.
Created in 2018 by Ambition Graphique, Print'Ethic is a CSR label specifically designed for graphic industry companies. It promotes players who integrate sustainable development principles into their practices: respect for people, responsible resource management, territorial roots and sustainable innovation.
DS Smith and Carlsberg Britvic design new packaging that reduces over 50 tonnes of CO2
British manufacturer DS Smith and brewer Carlsberg Britvic announce the creation of a new packaging solution for beverage crates, designed to combine logistical performance with a reduced carbon footprint.
Made from reinforced materials and featuring an 8-sided shape (OTOR8), this new packaging enables 25% more cases to be loaded per pallet, reducing the number of trucks needed for transport between the Leeds and Lutterworth sites in the UK. This logistical optimization translates into annual savings of over 50 tonnes of CO2.
Dridé reduces its carbon footprint by 20
Imprimerie Dridé, located in Neuilly-sur-Marne and managed by Gilles Aubin, has taken a major step forward in its environmental transition by announcing a 20% reduction in its carbon footprint over the year.
This performance is the result of an overall strategy combining optimization of materials, overhaul of production processes and rethinking of logistics.
The print shop first focused on reducing paper waste, by fine-tuning settings and organizing print runs. Then, it focused on pooling resources and skills, promoting more efficient, collaborative production.
Finally, a system of grouped deliveries has been introduced to avoid empty runs and maximize truck filling, thus limiting transport-related emissions.
