Pressure Sensitive

Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

i2M launches ReNew DigiFlex vinyl film

A pressure sensitive, calendered vinyl made with 25% recycled content, finished applications range from decal film, labels, signage, overlaminates and more.

01.31.24

Label demand in US to reach $21.9 billion by 2033

Due to their adaptability, flexibility, and transparency with any surface and material, manufacturers are increasingly turning to pressure sensitive labels.

01.19.24

Pressure Sensitive

General Formulations appoints Michelle LaPreze

The new director of marketing communications brings more than 20 years of experience to the manufacturer of pressure-sensitive media.

01.15.24

Medical Labels | Pharmaceutical Labels | Pressure Sensitive | Specialty Labels | Substrates

Flexcon to exhibit wearable tapes and labels at MD&M West

Flexcon’s booth will highlight the company’s recent brand refresh and global presence, as well as collaborative industry partnerships.

01.04.24

Asia | Digital Printing | Europe | Flexography | Pressure Sensitive

Amid sanctions and isolation, hard times for Russia’s label industry

War and the tightening of sanctions against the country have severely stunted industry growth, creating serious problems for its further development.

Online Exclusives Eugene Gerden 12.05.23

L9 World Label Association's Best of the Best

A look at the winning labels in the respective classes, along with the company printing the label and the association that submitted the label.

Slideshows11.27.23

Flexible Packaging | Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

Aquapak's Hydropol honored for addressing recycling challenges

It is a water-soluble, biodegradable polymer technology based on polyvinyl alcohol that can be extrusion coated or adhesive laminated as a film onto paper.

11.20.23

Food Labels | Glue-Applied | Pressure Sensitive | Substrates

Lecta announces Metalvac range of metalized paper

Lecta says Metalvac is an ideal paper for manufacturing high-quality wet-glue and self-adhesive labels, as well as for graphic applications.

11.07.23

Folding Carton | Pressure Sensitive | Substrates

AWA announces specialty papers and paperboard report

Notably, the most rapid growth is projected in the packaging and labeling sector, expected to achieve a CAGR of 3.5% between 2022 to 2025.

10.23.23

Pressure Sensitive | Substrates

UPM Raflatac launches Graphic Solutions line

The company acquired AMC AG in Germany last year, which included this line of high-quality self-adhesive films and laminates.

10.10.23

North America | Pressroom Supplies | Pressure Sensitive | Substrates

tesa completes expansion of Michigan manufacturing facility

The Sparta facility, established in 1982, was tesa's first manufacturing site outside of Europe, and is now a significant part of its sustainability agenda.

09.29.23

Industrial Labels | Pressure Sensitive | Specialty Labels

Volt Tough serves variety of applications

End-uses include cell wrapping, cooling plates, cooling ribbons, cell connections, and cell busbars.

Slideshows09.21.23

Industrial Labels | Pressure Sensitive | Substrates

Avery Dennison launches Volt Tough electrical insulation tapes

New portfolio offers a wide range of solutions to challenges with high voltages inside electric vehicle battery packs.

09.21.23

Industrial Labels | Pressure Sensitive | Specialty Labels

IDENTCO introduces new labeling system for industrial sector

Developed for a prominent fluid management systems OEM, IDENTCO’s TT656 labels simplify production while offering a broader range of ribbon lengths and widths.

07.17.23

Pharmaceutical Labels | Pressure Sensitive

Decrease the risk of label edge lifting on small diameter containers

Label edge lifting can pose a risk to the safety of the products as labels contain critical information for pharma packages, writes UPM Raflatac's Adam Moffitt.

Adam Moffitt, Business Development Manager, UPM Raflatac Americas 04.24.23

Flexible Packaging | Folding Carton | Food Labels | Ink and Coatings | Pressure Sensitive

Packaging adhesives market worth $26.5 billion by 2033

Global demand is being driven by the increasing usage of packaging adhesives in the food & beverage industry.

02.27.23

Pressure Sensitive | Specialty Labels

Essentra Tapes' new ECO range enhances ‘unboxing’ experience

Rippatape Halo offers consumers and brand owners alike a recyclable, paper-based alternative to plastic easy-open tear tapes.

11.30.22

Pressure Sensitive

IPG appoints Peter Durette CEO

He replaces outgoing CEO Gregory Yull, who will retire from fulltime duties after over 30 years with the company.

11.18.22

Beverage Labels | Flexible Packaging | North America | Pressure Sensitive | Shrink

Fortis Solutions Group acquires Anchor Printing

"After 75 years of building Anchor Printing, we wanted to continue to grow our trajectory while servicing our customers even better," says Andrew Weitz.

07.11.22