In-Mold

In-Mold

IMDA launches annual IMDA Awards Competition

The contest highlights outstanding use of in-mold labeling (IML), in-mold decorating (IMD) and in-mold electronics (IME.)

05.20.24

In-Mold

Schreiner ProTech enhances Film-Based Cover series

The lightweight, flat solutions offer dust- and waterproof resistance against chemical, mechanical, and thermal stress.

03.26.24

Digital Printing | In-Mold | India

Durst celebrates milestone IML installation at Mold-Tek Packaging

The Indian packaging company has added a Durst RSCi digital press with priming and varnishing stations with a flexo unit equipped with UV and hot air dryers.

03.11.24

In-Mold

IMDA announces leadership changes

Dianna Brodine will serve as executive director and Cori Watkins will serve as member coordinator for the In-mold Decorating Association.

02.20.24

In-Mold

A moment for IML

There’s a lot more to labels than those that are pressure sensitive and glue-applied.

Steve Katz 11.14.23

Europe | In-Mold

MCC acquires Stephanos Karydakis IML

The acquisition expands MCC’s in-mold labeling network, and creates a new foothold to complement its position in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

10.17.23

Food Labels | In-Mold | Substrates | Sustainability

SABIC and partners launch bio-based IML solution for food packaging

The single-step IML technology achieves a seamless part decoration right in the injection mold, where the label becomes an integral component of the packaging.

09.29.23

In-Mold | Sustainability

Innovia introduces thinner, high yield BOPP IML film

The material is in line with “Design for Recycling” recommendations by RecyClass that say that PP-based IML technology is compatible with colored PP recycling.

09.08.23

In-Mold

Call for entries for IMDA's annual awards competition

The 2023 IMDA Awards Competition will recognize outstanding in-mold labeled packaging, in-mold decorated durable products and in-mold electronics submissions.

05.03.23

In-Mold

In-Mold Decorating Association to exhibit at PTXPO

IMDA members will be on hand to answer questions about in-mold labeling (IML), in-mold decorating (IMD) and in-mold electronics (IME).

03.14.23

In-Mold

IMDA announces board changes

The association reports the retirement of two members, plus the addition of four new board members and new executive committee appointments.

12.16.22

Asia | Europe | In-Mold | North America

New AWA report reveals growth for IML sector

The growing status of in-mold labeling is documented in the newly published sixth edition of AWAreness Report Global In-mold Label Market 2022.

10.26.22

In-Mold

In-Mold Decorating Association announces 2022 IMDA Awards Competition

Judges will look at overall design and complexity, integration of the in-mold element, functionality, and innovation in the use of materials and processes.

05.18.22

Flexible Packaging | In-Mold | Sustainability

The rise of the refill

Once viewed as an inconvenience, refill products are now considered an essential part of moving toward a circular economy.

04.27.22

Beverage Labels | In-Mold | Industrial Labels | Substrates

Taghleef extends Titanium product line

The additions include two metallic films for in-mold labeling applications.

04.13.22

AWA announces Labeling and Product Decoration Annual Review 2022

It explores all the different facets of the subject across the main labeling formats – PS, glue-applied, sleeving, IML – and their supply chain characteristics.

04.07.22

Finishing | In-Mold

Heidelberg expands in-mold labeling portfolio

The company has entered into a distribution agreement with Japan's AN Corporation for the Kawahara TXS-1100 and Kawahara BMS-1100 automated postpress systems.

03.17.22