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Corplex’s new protective Koenig & Bauer
unveils new tool
plastic packaging range the manufacturer’s purely
Koenig & Bauer Kyana,
digital arm, has unveiled a
new digital brand communi-
Correx manufacturer ment.” cation tool that was first pre-
Corplex has launched closed The closed edges also ena- sented as a proof of concept
edge technology to increase ble easy handling while at Drupa last year.
safety and hygiene use assembly is simple, with Auraveo is specifically
among other benefits. snap flaps and tabs allowing aimed at brands and is
AkyPak is a range of reusable users to assemble and disas- aimed at bridging the gap
protective plastic packaging between analogue packag-
products made from Correx. semble packs easily. ing and the digital world. It
The new technology closes “For all the practical ben- is said to “transform packag-
the corrugated edges, pro- The new technology closes the corrugated edges efits of closed edge technol- ing into interactive commu-
tecting against issues like ing that avoids water pene- edge technology pushes ogy for AkyPak, there is an nication channels”, provide
contamination, tearing, and trating the fluting. “The AkyPak into new territory. It additional factor; aesthet- valuable insights into con-
delamination, and this is hygienic, safe and durable reinforces the primary func- ics,” added van der Schalk. sumer behaviour, increase
said to significantly extend nature of the technology tion of packaging – to pro- “The new packs offer a the return on investment of
marketing campaigns, and
the life of the product. makes it ideal for the phar- tect the product – in a refined, professional finish allows for a personalised
Corplex said AkyPak’s maceutical market, while in durable, hygienic and sus- brand experience through
closed edge enhancement is food its easy-to-clean design tainable solution. in high visibility settings like one-to-one communication.
engineered to withstand also adheres to hygiene “With reusability built in, retail, cosmetics and With Auraveo, each package
heavy use and exposure to standards,” Corplex stated. AkyPak goes a long way to pharma. It allows brands to becomes an active channel
various handling processes, Corplex CEO Lucas van help customers reduce their stand out on shelf in fiercely that speaks directly to cus-
while enabling easier clean- der Schalk said: “Closed impact on the environ- competitive markets.” tomers.
Durst officially launches P5 Premier adds

SMP Performa Nova

Durst has officially Premier has added a new
launched its P5 SMP hybrid packaging grade from Stora
LED multi-pass inkjet Enso to its carton and graph-
printer, 18 months after it ical board offering.
was first unveiled at Drupa Performa Nova (GC2) is a
2024 in Düsseldorf. lightweight, high-perfor-
With a printing width of mance folding boxboard
3.5m, the machine has been
designed for both board and designed for the dry, frozen, New packaging grade
roll printing and is based on The maximum productivity of the P5 SMP is 1,940sqm/hr and chilled food sectors as with less material, while
the company’s P5 platform. well as for chocolate and maintaining its strength,
The maximum production tion officer at Arian, said the respond to customer requests confectionery. lightness, “and a smooth aes-
capacity reaches five million machine has closed a produc- much faster – a decisive suc- The grade is manufac- thetic that supports optimal
square meters per year, tion gap and that the com- cess factor in today’s sales tured at Stora Enso’s Oulu printability”.
according to the manufac- pany was impressed with its environment.” mill in northern Finland. It Premier is the exclusive
turer. flexibility and reliability. Christoph Gamper, CEO is made with traceable, merchant stockist for
It marked the launch with “We have tested over 200 and co-owner of the Durst renewable materials and Performa Nova (GC2) in the
a customer event held at its materials in various formats Group, said that together comprises a triple-coated
site in Lienz, Austria earlier on the P5 SMP. The short with Arian, Durst was able to top side and an uncoated UK and Ireland.
this month. For the field test, setup times and high level of The product is available in
Durst partnered with automation help us manage fully exploit the potential of reverse. eight variants ranging from
Austrian company Arian, this material mix in prac- the P5 SMP in a real produc- The production process 305mic/200gsm to
which produces POS cam- tice,” he said. tion environment, enabling it also utilises Stora Enso’s 533mic/315gsm and is
paigns. “With the P5 SMP, we’ve to bring the system to market proprietary FiberLight Tec accessible from stock as
Speaking at the event, also expanded our produc- readiness “based on practical technology, which is said to FSC-certified and hard-
Robert Posch, chief produc- tion capacities and can feedback”. offer maximum efficiency sized.
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