With so many digital printers and presses now available, we break down the specifications and capabilities of what some of the label industry’s leading suppliers have to offer.
A great deal of time and effort goes into the decision to purchase a new or used piece of equipment. Several converters share their thoughts about the process.
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.
With digital now dominant, label converters and their customers have a myriad of choices to help them create an acceptable proof, the result of the prepress process.
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.
A comprehensive directory of suppliers of consumables, equipment and services, the 2007 International Buyers Guide is for all of your purchasing decisions.
Whether the task is RFID placement and inspection, lamination, diecutting, adhesive application or any other precision process, post-press converting equipment is custom configured for the job.
After a reasonably healthy year, narrow web converters in North America prepare for price increases, technological growth, and continued attempts to commoditize quality printed products.
The website provides printers the information they need to make informed decisions on how digital inkjet printing can assist them in growing their business.
The Tau 330 is equipped with Xaar 1001 single-pass printheads and has a maximum print width of 330 mm with a maximum print speed of 48 running meters per minute.
The HP Graphic Arts users group has released its first-ever white paper, providing an in-depth look into the organization’s history, achievements and future.
Printed on HP Indigo WS6000 series digital presses, the personalized labels captured broad attention, providing an emotional and tactile experience with the brand.
The Inkjet Trail will put four of the leading inkjet press manufacturers in the limelight as they use their respective technologies to each produce otherwise identical label designs.
“There are three megatrends among brand owners that support the growth of color digital printing for packaging,” says Bob Leahey, an associate director at InfoTrends.
This week at Xeikon's company headquarters in Belgium, the company is showcasing its complete range of label and packaging suites to both label printers and print buyers.
With a strong presence in the local food market, Forlabels sees a shift with brand owners expecting shorter runs of labels on a wider range of substrates for several SKUs.
The hybrid inkjet printing platform combines configurable in-line converting and processing with high-quality digital printing at production-level speeds.
"Our customers are very important to us, so we wanted to find a way to produce a smaller volume of labels economically," says SixB President Fari Bakhshian.
This year's conference will feature nearly 100 education sessions that cover the most pressing business challenges taking place in the digital print industry.
“Our investment in this outstanding digital technology will expand our ability to serve our clients with a variety of products,” says Margaret Krumholz, president of DISC.
The survey shows that declining margins and revenues top the list of concerns as they also did in 2007, but postal change concerns now follow close behind.
At its headquarters in Switzerland, Gallus unveiled the prototype of its digital inkjet press, the Gallus DCS 340. L&NW’s European correspondent was present as the curtain went up.
Devastated by Hurricane Sandy, a label converter’s industry peers and suppliers rallied to keep the company afloat – and the future has never been brighter.
L&NW toured nutraceutical company Xymogen and got an up-close look at its manufacturing process and in-house label converter. Powered by a Xeikon 3500, Labels in Motion continues to expand, serving customers in a wide range of markets.
Digital press manufacturers showcased their latest innovations at Labelexpo. There was strong interest in both inkjet and EP technology, with several sales made on the show floor.