Wine

Wine Label Evolution

Innovative developments are contributing to a booming business.

Greg Hrinya 01.26.15

Narrow Web Profile: G3 Enterprises

The wine label specialist offers its customers innovation and comprehensive service, with a deep understanding of a complex market.

Steve Katz 01.26.15

Narrow Web Profile: McCourt Label

After more than 100 years, this Pennsylvania label converter continues to adapt to an evolving industry.

Steve Katz 11.17.14

Short Run Markets

The desire for attractive, personalized packaging is fueling the digital-driven segment.

Greg Hrinya 11.17.14

The TLMI Awards

11.17.14

Labelexpo Europe Post-Show Report

Confidence and optimism permeated the halls of the show’s largest edition to date.

Steve Katz 11.21.13

TLMI 2013 AWARDS

11.21.13

Narrow Web Profile: Digital Dogma SLO

The digital printing specialist has embraced California’s wine label market.

Steve Katz 05.31.13

Beer and Spirits Labels

Alcohol: people drink it in good times and bad. Luckily for those in the label industry, the world has had its share of both lately. Here’s a look at design, shelf appeal and brand security in the world of beer and spirits labels.

Catherine Diamond 11.17.11

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America | Wine Labels

Info Label

Harnessing the twin powers of flexo and digital print.

Jack Kenny 11.13.09

North American Label Markets

The industry in North America showed relative strength right up to the start of the recession, and converters expect to weather the storm.

Jack Kenny 03.30.09

TLMI 2008 Awards

11.12.08

TLMI's 75th Anniversary

The Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute receives tributes from some of its most active members.

Jack Kenny 10.07.08

Companies to Watch

L&NW pays tribute to a select group of converters who are making noteworthy contributions to the health of the industry.

John Penhallow, Steve Katz, and Jack Kenny 10.06.08

European Label Markets

Europe is a grand mixture � an agglomeration, some might say � of cultures and economies. The label scene, still healthy but in flux, mirrors the continent's diversity.

John Penhallow 05.13.08

Narrow Web Profile: Macaran Printed Products

Higher than average growth, a focus on continuous improvement and the environment, and technically oriented customer service are the hallmarks of this well established New York converter.

Jack Kenny 11.02.07

Companies to Watch

Companies to Watch is a special feature of Label & Narrow Web that pays tribute to a select group of converters who are making noteworthy contributions to the health of the industry.

10.09.07

Beverage Labeling

A fast changing market, beverage labeling presents challenges in design, production and marketing.

Michelle Sartor 08.31.07

Narrow Web Profile: Flexiket

Top quality flexo, screen and digital printing are the hallmarks of this well established and growing Danish label converter.

Jack Kenny 06.27.07

Narrow Web Profile: Labelgraphics

Scottish entrepreneur Alex Mulvenny has built one of the most enviable label converting operations in the UK over the last 24 years. He plans to hand the baton to his sons this year, but will still have a role in helping make major strategic decisions.

Katy Wight 04.26.07

TLMI Awards

Complete listings of winners in the annual TLMI Label Competition.

11.01.06

Small-Format Digital Printers

These four-color digital presses have a small footprint and offer converters another avenue for very short runs and variable imaging.

11.01.06

Narrow Web Profile: Label World

A successful converting company aims for greater goals and more demanding customers under new ownership

Jack Kenny 11.01.06

Film Label Advancements

With a variety of film options, converters are able to meet the challe

Michelle Sartor 08.25.06

North American Label Markets

The narrow web industry battles recession and stays afloat.

Jack Kenny 07.18.05

Beverage Labeling

New ideas and product differentiation in a highly competitive packaging market.

Talar Sesetyan 07.18.05

Substrates

Lahepelto appointed global business advisor at Ritrama

Jouko Lahepelto is the former senior vice president of sales, Americas, for UPM Raflatac.

04.29.15

Xeikon Café explores potential of self-adhesive labels

The three-day event takes place March 10-12 at Xeikon headquarters in Belgium.

02.23.15

Labels Unlimited acquires A&M Label to form Fortis Solutions Group

The new company, helmed by the former Labels Unlimited CEO, has 175 employees across three sites.

02.12.15

North America | Wine Labels

Vintage 99 Label names Gary Cane vice president

Cane will assume complete responsibility of the California wine label specialist's Santa Rosa location.

02.11.15

Multi-Color to expand operations in Indiana

The Scottsburg expansion is projected to create 154 new jobs by 2020.

02.05.15

Beverage Labels | Food Labels | Industrial Labels | North America | Wine Labels

Resource Label acquires A1 Label

Based in Toronto, A1 specializes in the personal care, household, nutraceutical and wine label sectors.

02.05.15

G3 unveils new wine packaging products

The wine label and packaging specialist has introduced the GTWIST Cap Collection and portable single-serve Zipz Cups at the Unified Wine and Grape Symposium.

02.03.15

Beverage Labels | Europe | Wine Labels

Multi-Color acquires UK beverage label specialist

Multi Labels, located near London, specializes in premium labels for the wine and spirits markets.

01.06.15

Europe | Wine Labels

CCL acquires German wine label printer

In addition to wine labels, Nilles enables customers in many end-use markets to purchase custom designed labels online using proprietary e-commerce software.

12.03.14

UPM Raflatac adds new products to wine and spirits portfolio

Included in the portfolio are materials with textured and embossed face papers used to create an artisan or antique effect.

10.23.14

Beer Labels | North America | Wine Labels

Tapp Label Technologies enters into purchase agreement

Formerly Adams Label, the new Tapp Label Acquisition Company previously acquired LabelOne Connect and Bonham Label.

10.19.14

UPM Raflatac launches craft beverage portfolio

The high-performance labelstocks are ideal for beer, wine, liquor and even non-alcoholic beverages, such as energy drinks and flavored waters.

10.02.14

UPM Raflatac launches renewed print-on-demand portfolio

These high-performance inkjet and toner-based papers and films offer a variety of business advantages.

09.26.14

Xeikon launches SuperBlack toner

The company says this dense black toner meets the specific needs of luxury labels and folding carton applications.

09.15.14

Beverage Labels | Europe | Wine Labels

AB Graphic appoints international sales manager

Wim Brunsting will be responsible for sales of the company's range of Omega slitter rewinders.

09.02.14

Wine Labels

Adams Label acquires Bonham Label Company

This acquisition supports Adams Label Company's plan to strengthen its position in the wine label market.

08.04.14

Wine Labels

G3 adds new dimension to wine bottles with 'G Ink'

G Ink's thermochromic option allows a label or cap to change appearance at designated temperatures.

07.18.14

Wine Labels

Adams Label acquires wine label specialist LabelOne Connect

The acquisition supports Adams' business plan to add companies that strengthen and expand its position in the wine market.

07.17.14

North America | Wine Labels

Vintage 99 expands in Northern California

The new V99 North, the wine label specialist's second plant, is in the epicenter of Northern California’s wine industry.

10.04.13

US Demand for labels to exceed $19 Billion in 2017

According to a new report from The Freedonia Group, the PS segment will enjoy healthy advances while facing increased competition from shrink and IML.

08.06.13

Beer Labels | Wine Labels

Tapp buys Ben Franklin Press and Label

The purchase allows TLT to expand its offerings, which currently include three distinct printing and packaging platforms.

02.26.13

French printer adds Pantec foil embossing system

Two Gallus TCS presses have been upgraded with RHINO, a flat bed foil embossing system.

02.26.13

Beer Labels | Beverage Labels | Wine Labels

CCL and John Watson call off acquisition

The parties were unable to reach agreement on contractual terms.

02.05.13

Beer Labels | Europe | North America | Wine Labels

CCL acquires Scottish label converter

John Watson & Co. Ltd., a whiskey and spirits label specialist, will become part of CCL's global Wine & Spirits network.

11.27.12

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Wine Labels

Ben Franklin adds Epson SurePress L-4033A

The Napa Valley converter will use its new inkjet press to serve its wine label customers.

11.13.12

UEI Group acquires Falcontec assets

The combined company will underscore the UEI Group’s commitment to the European hot stamping and embossing market.

10.28.12

Europe | Wine Labels

German label printer invests in Linoprint L

The Heidelberg printer is a DOD system ideal for short to medium label runs.

09.18.12

FINAT announces label award winners

The competition attracted 325 entries from 52 companies.

06.12.12

Beer Labels | Beverage Labels | Middle East | Wine Labels

First Label Summit Africa hailed a success

More than 300 converters, brand owners and label designers attended the Cape Town event.

04.03.12

Beer Labels | Beverage Labels | Europe | North America | Wine Labels

MCC acquires UK spirit and wine label specialist

Scotland's Labelgraphics has annual revenues of approximately £13 million and predominantly supplies the UK spirit and wine markets.

03.20.12

Beer Labels | Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Wine Labels

New Fasson PS products launched at wine show

The new facestocks feature a variety of textures and shades of white.

01.31.12

Beer Labels | Beverage Labels | Smart Labels | Wine Labels

Innovia unveils interactive label prototype

The prototypes are interactive bottle labels that activate a sequence of flashing lights when the bottle is held.

01.15.12

Technical conferences kick off Xeikon Cafe

Xeikon displayed its wide range of digital presses including the new Cheetah.

Greg Hrinya 03.11.15

Xeikon, Xymogen and the ‘Year of the Cheetah’

With a new, faster digital press, Xeikon's growing Labels & Packaging division now accounts for a majority of its revenue.

Steve Katz, Editor 12.03.14

Listening to brand owners

A panel of brand-owner packaging experts recently came together to debate the future of product decoration.

Jules Lejeune, Managing Director, FINAT 09.16.14

The Battle for Shelf Appeal

The 2014 FINAT Congress in Monaco provided insight on the drivers, trends and developments shaping the label and packaging industry.

Steve Katz, Editor 06.17.14

Advancing Sustainability

In a complex value chain, solutions and challenges abound for the labeling industry.

Jules Lejeune 05.21.12

Beer Labels | Beverage Labels | Wine Labels

Creating brand personality with beverage packaging

In the beverage aisle, you’re surrounded by colorful, bright, and eye-catching labels and packaging. Which do you choose?

Lanie Dattilo 06.03.14

Beer Labels | Beverage Labels | Folding Carton | Pharmaceutical Labels | Wine Labels

1st Place TLMI Label Award winners, International

Winning entries came from Scotland, Poland, Australia and China.

10.28.14

2014 TLMI Label Awards, the 'Best'

A look at the labels deemed Best of Class, and the coveted Best of Show entry.

10.19.14

Winners from the 34th FINAT Label Awards

Of 241 entries from 49 companies, the judges considered these some of the best.

06.09.14

Beverage Labels | Europe | North America | Wine Labels

Beyond the Wine Label

Of the 330 million people in the United States, an estimated 101 million drink wine.

02.26.15

April 2024

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