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Shrink Wrapping Machine Guide: Beijing Runda Shrink and Book Packaging Lines

How does a shrink wrapping machine work and how many products per minute does it pack? We review Beijing Runda T-120s, T-100s, S-700 and P-1.0 plus book stacking, collating and cover folding machines.

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Rigid Box Machine Guide: Horda Case Makers, Inner Laminating and Box Lines

How are rigid boxes made, what do case making and inner laminating machines do, and how many boxes per minute do they produce? We review Horda QZFM, ZFM, ZTC and DFM series and book-type and collapsible box lines.

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Screen Printing Machine Guide: Ketchview Spot UV, Cold Foil and Hologram Lines

What is a screen printing machine, how are spot UV and cold foil stamping done, and how many sheets per hour does it print? We review Ketchview GUVY lines, GST and GSP screen presses, the UV dryer and GLT cold foil unit.

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Film Laminating Machine Guide: GMB Water-Based and Thermal Laminators

What is a film laminating machine, how do water-based and thermal lamination differ, and how many metres per minute does it run? We compare GMB (Guangming) GL, GLS, GGL, roll-to-roll GLG and SW thermal series.

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Die-Cutting Machine Guide: Huatai HT Series, Foil Stamping, Stripping and Embossing

How do you choose a die-cutting machine, how do B2 and 1050 formats differ, and which models strip, foil stamp and emboss? We compare Huatai HT600, HT760, HT810 and HT1060 with technical data.

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Guillotine Paper Cutter Guide: HPM S16, S19, S22 and Automatic Cutting Lines

How do you choose a guillotine paper cutter, why do backgauge accuracy and cutting height matter, and what does an automatic cutting line add? We review the HPM S16, S19 and S22 series with loaders and pile turners.

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Folder-Gluer Machine Guide: DGM Models, Box Types and Selection Criteria

What is a folder-gluer, which model do crash-lock and 4/6-corner boxes need, and how many metres per minute does it run? We compare the DGM Smartfold, Technofold, Megafold and Technocut series with technical data.

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Automatic Die-Cutting and Hot Foil Stamping Machine Guide: Wenhong WH Series Compared

What is an automatic die-cutting machine, what do creasing and stripping do, and how many sheets per hour can it cut? We review Wenhong (Oyang Group) Easycut, Procut and Supercut, plus hot foil and laminating machines, with technical data.

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Paper Bag Machine Guide: Oyang Models, Capacities and How to Choose the Right Machine

How does a paper bag machine work, which model makes which bag and how many bags per minute can it produce? We compare Oyang's 16A, 16B, TECH-18 AIA, SG and Great series using manufacturer data.

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Used MAN Roland Offset Printing Press Guide: Series, Model Codes and Pre-Purchase Checks

Which MAN Roland series should you buy used, what does R 705 LV mean, how do you read the impression counter, and are spare parts still available? We compare Roland 500, 700 and 900 with manufacturer data.

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What Is the PPWR? EU Packaging Regulation Timeline, PFAS Ban and Impact on Exporters

What is the PPWR, what changed on 12 August 2026 and which rules follow in 2028 and 2030? We summarise the EU packaging regulation timeline, the PFAS ban and what it means for packaging makers, using official sources.

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Recyclable Paper Packaging Design: 8 Rules for Lamination, Foil Stamping and Adhesives

When is paper and board packaging considered recyclable? We compiled the limits on fibre content, one-sided lamination, metallised surfaces, inks and adhesives from the WPO's global design-for-recycling guide.

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Packaging Trends 2026: 8 Key Trends from the WorldStar and SPC Reports

What is changing in packaging in 2026? Paperization, mono-materials, lightweighting, smart packaging and EPR compliance: 8 trends from the WPO WorldStar and SPC 2026 reports and what they mean for converters.