Contents In this issue September 2023 It’s all about converting magazine I INSIDE THIS MONTH


OWindow of opportunity OKeep it clean, keep it flexible


News 05. 10 . 12.


EPR scheme deferred until October 2025 Editor’s Choice


The role of custom packaging for independent businesses Comment


Levelling up productivity promises Film & Foil


16. Window of opportunity Slitting & Rewinding


18. 24 26.


The need to continually adapt to today’s slitting and rewinding market needs


Flexible Packaging Keep it clean, keep it flexible


Machine Vision & Web Inspection Achieving production line excellence with Machine Vision systems


Automation 40. Choosing the right cobot for your process


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