On April 21 and 22, 2026, approximately 170 converters, brand owners, and industry experts gathered in Würzburg, Germany, for the Koenig & Bauer Technology Days 2026. The two-day event placed CI flexo printing technology at the center of the conversation about modern packaging production. For packaging converters and machinery buyers,...
The packaging industry is facing a regulatory earthquake in 2026. As governments worldwide tighten restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — the so-called forever chemicals used in grease-resistant and water-repellent food packaging — converters are racing to retool their production lines. The result is a historic shift toward fiber-based...
If you manufacture rigid boxes, gift boxes, jewelry packaging, or luxury presentation cases, the V-grooving step is where your box geometry is defined. A poorly grooved board leads to cracked corners, uneven fold lines, and visible wrapping defects that buyers notice immediately. That is why choosing the right V grooving...
Complete Guide to Hardcover Book Proofing Equipment | All Machines You Need in 2026 ...
If your factory produces rigid boxes??hether for cosmetics, jewelry, electronics, wine, or luxury gifts??ou already know that the forming step makes or breaks your final product quality. A slightly misaligned corner, an inconsistent fold, or a weak glue bond can turn premium packaging into a customer complaint. The right box...
On August 12, 2026, one of the most consequential chemical restrictions in packaging history takes effect across the European Union. The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food-contact packaging above specific thresholds: 25 ppb for individual PFAS, 250 ppb for total...
The die cutting machine market is entering a period of accelerated transformation in 2026. Valued at USD 1,611.3 million in 2025 and projected to reach USD 2,394.4 million by 2033 at a CAGR of 5.3%, this sector is being reshaped by three converging forces: the explosion of short-run customized packaging,...
Building a rigid box production line is like assembling a precision orchestra. Each machine plays a specific role, and if one station underperforms, the entire line suffers. A factory-grade V groover paired with an undersized corner taping machine produces bottlenecks. A high-speed forming station fed by an inaccurate gluing system...
Compare perfect binding, saddle stitching, wire binding, spiral binding, and hardcover case binding machines. Learn which industrial book binding method matches your production volume, budget, and product type.
The global bookbinding machines market is entering a transformative growth phase, fueled by the convergence of automation, digital printing technologies, and rising demand for sustainable binding solutions. According to the latest industry reports from Future Market Report, the market was valued at approximately USD 14.5 billion in 2025 and is...
