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Konica Minolta Australia earns 2025 Great Place To Work certification

Adyasha Sinha — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:44:46 +0000

Konica Minolta Australia has received Great Place To Work certification for 2025. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Konica Minolta Australia. This year, 72 percent of employees said it’s a great place to work, which is 12 percent higher than the average Australian company, according to the Great Place To Work 2024 Australia National Employee Engagement Study.

Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation.

Gabrielle Stevens, chief people and culture officer at Konica Minolta Australia, said: 'Being certified by Great Place To Work is more than an endorsement; it’s a meaningful recognition of the inclusive, empowering and values-led culture that Konica Minolta Australia works hard to cultivate. This certification validates that Konica Minolta Australia is a workplace where everyone feels supported, respected and able to thrive. It reflects Konica Minolta Australia’s long-standing commitment to listening to its employees and creating a culture built on equity, inclusion and opportunity.'

Konica Minolta Australia’s employee experience and culture programs are designed with a clear focus on consultation, authenticity and continual improvement. Its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) committee is employee-led, with members selected through expressions of interest to support broad representation across teams, backgrounds and lived experiences. This group drives grassroots input into key initiatives and plays a central role in shaping the company’s strategic focus across disability inclusion, gender equity, LGBTQIA+ representation and cultural awareness. Its work is complemented by a long-running annual engagement survey, which tracks how employees experience the workplace and identifies where change is most needed. High scores year after year, including consistent results in the DEI category, reinforce the effectiveness of this approach and guide areas for further investment.

Stevens said: 'What makes Konica Minolta Australia a Great Place To Work is the way it centers people in everything. Konica Minolta Australia is committed to fostering a culture where everyone can belong and succeed, from progressive workplace policies to inclusive hiring practices and robust internal pathways for career growth. Konica Minolta Australia’s DEI committee unites passionate representatives from across the business to shape initiatives that reflect the company's values, while long-term partnerships with organizations such as atWork Australia help remove barriers and open doors. Konica Minolta Australia is proud to be a workplace where diversity is embraced and where everyone has the chance to make a meaningful contribution.'

Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place To Work, said: 'Great Place To Work certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience. By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Konica Minolta Australia stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.'

Konica Minolta Australia takes a deliberate and structured approach to implementation, with a calendar of meaningful events and initiatives that are grounded in community relevance and employee priorities. These include awareness and training activities for the International Day of People with Disability, Harmony Week celebrations, and International Women’s Day events that feature voices from charity partners, such as the Breast Cancer Network Australia. Each initiative is designed to reflect the realities of employees’ lives and the diversity within the workforce, creating opportunities for education, connection, and advocacy. The strength of the employee experience stems from both policies and the genuine commitment to inclusion that is embedded throughout the organization’s rhythm and routines.

According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a certified workplace. Additionally, employees at these workplaces are 93 percent more likely to look forward to coming to work and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.

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Konica Minolta Australia earns 2025 Great Place To Work certification

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This year, 72 percent of employees affirmed it as a great place to work, well above the national average.

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This year, 72 percent of employees affirmed it as a great place to work, well above the national average.

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TPY Korean installs Hontec FlexiCon350-12C

Akanksha Meena — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:40:37 +0000

TPY Korean, one of the largest and influential label printing companies in South Korea, has installed Hontec FlexiCon350-12C flexo press.

Established over 40 years ago, TPY Korean is widely recognized as a pioneer in the Korean label printing industry. It is said to be the first company in the country to adopt flexographic printing technology for label production. With decades of innovation and leadership, TPY has built a solid reputation for its high-quality printing services across industries such as food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and household goods.

The newly installed FlexiCon350-12C is Hontec’s most advanced model to date, offering 12-color high-speed printing and a 350mm web width. The press is designed to handle a broad range of materials, including self-adhesive labels, unsupported films, and laminated substrates. It features dual servo motors for each station to ensure precise tension control and registration accuracy, along with EtherCAT-based motion control technology that enhances automation and responsiveness.

The investment in Hontec’s FlexiCon350-12C reflects TPY’s ongoing commitment to technological leadership and continuous improvement. With this installation, TPY is positioned to further expand its capabilities in delivering premium, multi-color labels.

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TPY Korean installs Hontec FlexiCon350-12C

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South Korean converter chooses 12-color high-speed printing with a 350mm web width.

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South Korean converter chooses 12-color high-speed printing with a 350mm web width.

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CCL promotes EcoFloat range of floatable polyolefin shrink sleeves

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Wacker adds facilities for specialty silicones in China

Selah Zighelboim — Thu, 22 May 2025 18:06:40 +0000

Wacker is expanding its production capacities at its Zhangjiagang site, in response to rising demand for high-quality specialty silicones in China. The company held a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the facilities.

Going forward, the new production complex will manufacture silicone fluids, silicone emulsions and silicone elastomer gels. Production is to be ramped up over the coming months. As planned, Wacker has invested a low three-digit million euro amount in the expansion project.

'Our investment here in Zhangjiagang shows that we are committed to our successful "in China for China" strategy, even in economically challenging times,' executive board member Christian Kirsten said at the ceremony.

Wacker has been operating in China for more than 30 years. It currently generates 37 percent of its sales in Asia, with China accounting for around half of this amount.

'By expanding our silicone capacities in Zhangjiagang, we are able to strengthen our specialties business. This secures our market position as a leading manufacturer of silicones in China,' Kirsten said.

The products manufactured in the new facilities include high-purity functional and non-functional silicone fluids as well as silicone emulsions. Selected production lines will comply with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) manufacturing, creating products that can be used in the cosmetics industries. Another new development in Zhangjiagang is the production of silicone elastomer gels, up to now only manufactured in Germany and in India. Elastomer gels are particularly in demand from Chinese manufacturers of cosmetics and personal-care products.

'The expansion shows that we are determined to always stay ahead of market trends and to meet diverse consumer needs,' said Alvin Hu, president of Wacker Greater China, during the ceremony.

The project is the largest single investment in the site’s 15-year history.

'This project is a strategic investment in the future. By increasing our production capacities, we can support growth in China over the long term. What is more, we are now able to support our customers’ product innovations and respond more quickly to current market requirements,' Hu said.

Silicone fluids are frequently used in the consumer goods, textile and construction sectors, while silicone emulsions and silicone elastomer gels are typically used in textiles, cosmetics and personal-care applications, including makeup, shampoos and fabric softeners. Functional silicone fluids are important starting materials for industrial applications such as release coatings or impregnating agents. Other applications for silicone fluids include their use as additives for construction, paper, paints and coatings.

Zhangjiagang is one of Wacker’s largest fully integrated production sites. From here the company supplies rapidly growing Asian markets with a wide array of downstream silicone products such as sealants, elastomers and fluids. Silicones from Wacker are used not only in traditional fields of application, such as the textile, leather and fiber industries, as well as for chemical processes and coatings. They also play a key role in particularly innovative sectors, such as electromobility, the generation of renewable energy, and medical technology.

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Wacker adds facilities for specialty silicones in China

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This investment is in response to growing demand for specialty silicones in China.

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This investment is in response to growing demand for specialty silicones in China.

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Dongguan Honggan Packaging installs HP Indigo 200K

Adyasha Sinha — Mon, 19 May 2025 12:37:49 +0000

Dongguan Honggan Packaging, one of the leading packaging converters in China, has installed an HP Indigo 200K digital press at its facility in Dongguan. Installed in April this year, Dongguan Honggan joins a growing number of converters in Southern China adopting HP Indigo technology and marks the 100th HP Indigo flexible packaging press installation in the APAC region.

The press is already reshaping the company’s production floor by reducing delivery time from seven days to just two days. This enables Dongguan Honggan to deliver variable design printing and customizable packaging while reducing inventory waste by printing only what is needed.

Focusing on short-run, multi-SKU production for products such as FMCG, agriculture goods and pet food, Dongguan Honggan installed the HP Indigo 200K to transform its business model. The HP Indigo 200K provides unmatched flexibility and speed, empowering the company to reduce waste, cut lead times and offer precise, error-free printing.

The investment in the HP Indigo 200K is also a step forward in Dongguan Honggan's long-term goal of supporting ‘zero inventory’ strategies for brands, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to embed agile packaging solutions into production floors.

'Our vision for installing a new digital press was to transform our business goal from one focused on serving large customers to one focused on supporting SME customers growth. The HP Indigo 200 K's digital printing technology helps us transform from a packaging producer to a business that delivers a full digital experience for our customers,' said Weifeng Chen, founder and general manager of Dongguan Honggan.

Arnon Goldman, HP general manager, Asia Pacific, said, 'The 100th HP Indigo flexible packaging press installation in the APJ region marks a significant milestone in our journey towards revolutionizing the flexible packaging industry. Dongguan Honggan's adoption of the HP Indigo 200K Digital Press is a testament to our commitment to empowering converters with cutting-edge technology that meets the growing demands for agility, sustainability, and personalization. This achievement showcases our leadership in digital print and underscores our dedication to transforming business models by enabling customers to produce faster, more efficient and customizable packaging.'

With sustainability at the core of its business, Dongguan Honggan will join the HP Planet Partner Recycling Program and pursue HP-certified mono-materials recyclable substrates. The company also adopts HP PrintOS and HP Indigo Spot Master tools for automated, high-precision production and color matching. RFID printing training and smart packaging development (such as one package-one QR code for security and traceability) are also on the roadmap.

Dongguan Honggan has outlined an ambitious digital transformation roadmap. In the next 6 to 12 months, the company will implement HP Smart Stream to automate its workflow from order to production.

Over the next three years, the company plans to invest in a smart packaging lab focusing on RFID printing and digital twin quality assurance systems. It will also join HP's Sustainable Printing Alliance to access certified recyclable material databases. As the digital transformation of packaging continues, Dongguan Honggan plans to expand its digital print capabilities into Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe in the next three to five years.

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Dongguan Honggan Packaging installs HP Indigo 200K

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This marks HP's 100th installation of its flexible packaging press in the Asia Pacific region.

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This marks HP's 100th installation of its flexible packaging press in the Asia Pacific region.

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