SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 10, 2025 – Food Africa and pacprocess MEA 2024, held in Cairo from December 3rd to 5th, have concluded with resounding success, setting new benchmarks for the food, beverage, processing, and packaging industries in the MEA region and Africa. The interpack alliance trade fairs attracted over 1,000 exhibitors from 35 countries and a record-breaking 31,000 visitors, solidifying their position as the premier industry events in the region.

A Dynamic Hub for Innovation and Networking

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 10, 2025 – The Shanghai World of Packaging (swop) 2024, held from November 18 to 20, 2024, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, concluded with a resounding success, drawing significant interest from the international processing and packaging industry. As a member of the interpack alliance, swop leveraged its strong network and solidified its position as a leading platform for industry innovation and collaboration.

A Global Hub for Packaging Excellence

With an exhibition space exceeding 65,000 square meters, swop 2024 hosted over 900 exhibitors from numerous industrial nations. The three-day event attracted a total of 33,192 trade visitors from around the world, fostering a dynamic environment for knowledge exchange and partnerships, particularly in the evolving landscape of global supply chains.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 09, 2025 – Ricoh today announced a significant enhancement to its digital print production capabilities with the launch of its new High Caliper Media Customization service. This innovative upgrade for the Ricoh Pro™ C9500 digital color sheetfed press enables printing on a wider range of substrates, with thicknesses of up to 800 microns now supported. This opens up a world of possibilities for Print Service Providers (PSPs) looking to expand their offerings and deliver high-impact applications.

Unlocking New Opportunities with High Caliper Media

The High Caliper Media Customization service significantly broadens the application range of the Ricoh Pro C9500. PSPs can now confidently tackle diverse and creative print projects, including:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 09, 2025 – Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Germany GmbH in Mannheim is renowned for its commitment to employee training, having been an early adopter of augmented reality (AR) in its production facilities. However, traditional training methods, whether on-site or online, often face limitations in terms of time, planning, and flexibility. To address these challenges, Coca-Cola Mannheim has partnered with KHS to implement the innovative Virtual Training Center (VTC).

KHS Virtual Training Center: A Game Changer for Employee Learning

The KHS VTC offers a unique solution for employee training, allowing operators and maintenance personnel to learn at their own pace and convenience. By utilizing a digital twin of the production line, employees can familiarize themselves with specific functions and procedures without disrupting production schedules.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 09, 2025 – SES, a global leader in content connectivity solutions, announced today that it will be showcasing its state-of-the-art multi-orbit network integration at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025. The event will take place from March 3-6 at the Fira Gran Via. SES will be located in Hall 4, Stand #4C10.

Aim Higher, Reach Further: SES at MWC'25

This year, SES will be highlighting its "Aim Higher, Reach Further" theme at MWC'25. This theme reflects the company's expertise in space-based solutions, its dedication to customer success, and its commitment to continuous innovation and growth.

Multi-Orbit Network Integration Takes Center Stage

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 09, 2025 – Ricoh is setting new standards in reliability and sustainability in the monochrome production printing market with its new Pro™ 8400S and Pro™ 8410(S)/8420(S) series. This innovative series builds upon the success of its predecessors, the Ricoh Pro™ 8300S and Pro™ 8310(S)/8430(S), to deliver next-generation productivity enhancements for a wide range of on-demand applications with fast turnaround times.

Enhanced Features for Increased Productivity

The Pro 8400 series offers a host of features designed to optimize workflow and maximize output:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 09, 2025 – Fifteen years after its successful debut in Cologne, DMEXCO is expanding into the international market for the first time. Koelnmesse, CloserStill Media, and the German Association for Digital Economy (BVDW) jointly announce the launch of DMEXCO ASIA, premiering on October 8th and 9th, 2025, in the dynamic Southeast Asian economic hub of Singapore.

Like its flagship event in Cologne, DMEXCO ASIA will serve as a central hub for decision-makers from the digital economy, marketing, and innovation sectors in Asia. This launch marks a significant milestone, integrating into Tech Week Singapore and merging with the established eCommerce Expo and Technology for Marketing trade fairs. It will now be known as "eCommerce Expo|DMEXCO ASIA" within Tech Week Singapore.

A Strategic Partnership for Growth

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 09, 2025 – The World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, is fast approaching! Opening its doors on April 13th, 2025, under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the Expo will showcase innovative solutions to global challenges from around 150 participating countries for six months, concluding on October 13th, 2025. Over 28 million visitors are expected, with 90 percent coming from Japan.

Koelnmesse: Orchestrating Germany's Expo Presence

A highlight of the Expo will be the German Pavilion, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The organization and operation of the pavilion are in the experienced hands of Koelnmesse GmbH. This marks their fourth Expo involvement this millennium, following successful contributions in Aichi 2005, Shanghai 2010, and Dubai 2020.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 09, 2025 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is entering its anniversary year with a dynamic growth strategy. Marking its 175th anniversary on March 11th, 2025, the company has evolved from its humble beginnings as a bell foundry in Frankenthal, Germany, to a global leader in technology and complete solutions for printing and packaging applications. HEIDELBERG is ready to tackle future challenges head-on with a clear vision for expansion.

Growth Strategy: Targeting Over €300 Million in Revenue Potential

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