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Europe | Flexography

Fujifilm, Edale find success with flexographic showroom

The facility has highlighted Edale’s flexo presses and Fujifilm’s Illumina LED UV curing system and inks.

09.22.21

Digital Printing | Flexography | Ink and Coatings

Fujifilm forecasts bright future for labels

The company has continued to engineer solutions for a market that is expected to grow at 3-5% CAGR.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 09.22.21

Fujifilm responds to label and packaging growth with versatile portfolio

Experts from the company will be on-hand at Label Congress on September 29-30 to discuss these new digital and flexographic technologies.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 09.22.21

Ink and Coatings | North America | Sustainability

Flint Group Narrow Web introduces ‘Evolution Series’ of coating products

These coatings are currently available in North America and will soon be available in Europe and other regions.

09.22.21

North America | Security Labels

NanoGrafix engineers new solutions for security printing

Digital variable holography can assist printers in a wide range of segments, from labels and packaging to currency and tax stamps.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 09.22.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

Epson highlighting SurePress UV digital press at Label Congress

“This show provides an excellent opportunity to showcase our leading label press technology," says Victor Gomez.

09.17.21

Flexo Supplies | Ink and Coatings | North America | Prepress Supplies | Pressroom Supplies

Sun Chemical to increase prices in North America

In addition to the raw material pressures, significant cost increases have been instituted in steel drums, pails, and other packaging components.

09.15.21

Shrink Sleeves

Converters and suppliers are seeing a sizeable increase in demand for this popular packaging application.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 09.10.21

European Label Markets

Converters throughout the continent continue to invest in new presses, facilities and M&A activity.

Steve Katz, Associate Editor 09.10.21

Narrow Web Profile: Nova Label Co., Inc.

The Maryland converter recently installed a Colordyne 3800 Series UV – Retrofit to expand the markets it serves.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 09.10.21

Digital Printing | Ink and Coatings

Xaar boosts digital inkjet printing with new technology

Ultra High Viscosity technology ensures Xaar’s printheads deliver high impact, productive and efficient results for volume digital label and packaging printing.

09.09.21

Substrates | Sustainability

Constantia Flexibles achieves recycling milestone

PE-based laminates from the EcoLam family can be reprocessed into new films with up to 80% of recycled content.

09.08.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Europe

Clover Chemicals invests in Dantex PicoColour UV inkjet digital label press

The press replaces two existing digital presses that were purchased by the company in 2012.

09.03.21

Flexo Supplies | Flexography

Flexo Wash celebrates 30-year anniversary

Henning Kongstad has built and led this global supplier of cleaning machines for the print industry.

09.03.21

Ink and Coatings

hubergroup debuts Hydro-X water-based ink mixing system

All components of the Hydro-X Green Line Premium ink mixing system are Cradle to Cradle Certified at Bronze level.

08.31.21

Europe | Flexo Supplies | Prepress Supplies | Pressroom Supplies

Asahi Photoproducts AWP CleanFlat plate debuts in Europe

The company's full range of CleanPrint flexo plates will be on display at Fachpack in Germany, September 28-30.

08.31.21

Asia

Registration opens for Labelexpo Asia 2021

Asia’s largest dedicated show for label and package printers returns to Shanghai from December 7-10.

08.31.21

Ink and Coatings | North America

Sun Chemical analyzes latest trends in new VideoBite

Dennis Sweet sits down with L&NW to explain how Sun Chemical is dedicating resources to sustainability, product development, color consistency and more.

Flexible Packaging | Folding Carton | Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

Flint Group's ZenCode line Cradle to Cradle certified

The company’s ZenCode portolio – designed with sustainability in mind – is part of its recently announced ONECode solvent-based inks and coatings range.

08.23.21

Flexography | Ink and Coatings

Nazdar announces 270 Series of UV-LED inks

The vibrant inks deliver long-term exterior performance with proven resistance to UV degradation and color fade.

08.20.21

Visual and Haptic Effects for Shrink Sleeves

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08.17.21

Ink and Coatings

Pulse Roll Label Products launches UV PureFX Soft Touch Varnish

The new product extends the supplier's special effects range to offer a UV tactile coating in response to market demands.

08.17.21

Inkjet innovation for printing on glass

The precise printing method allows designs of extremely sophisticated and elegant appearance on glass objects.

Flexo Supplies | Ink and Coatings | Latin America

Sun Chemical announces price hike in Latin America

The increase affects prices on inks, coatings and adhesives in the region.

07.26.21

Europe | Flexible Packaging | Ink and Coatings

Flint Group launches ONECode range of inks and coatings

Now available in Europe, the solvent-based products are designed to simplify the flexible packaging printing process.

07.21.21

Food Labels | In-Mold | Industrial Labels | Specialty Labels

IMDA recognizes best in IML/IMD/IME

The In-Mold Decorating Association honors the best in in-mold design and technical achievement, including entries submitted to new categories.

07.21.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

Epson unveils new inline capabilities

The company has teamed with Grafisk Maskinfabrik (GM) to add flexibility to the SurePress L-6534VW UV inkjet digital label press.

07.19.21

Films

This growing segment must meet demand for aesthetics and sustainability.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 07.16.21

Narrow Web Profile: Leapin’ Lizard Labels

Digital printing and a creative workplace atmosphere have propelled Todd and Maureen Boyt’s team in Fort Collins, CO.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 07.16.21

Expansion, inflation and one-handed economists

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John Penhallow 07.16.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing

HP continues fight against counterfeit labels and packaging

The digital print specialist’s new portfolio, which includes the HP Indigo 6K Secure, highlights software and hardware designed for brand protection.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 07.15.21

Beauty & Personal Care Labels | Food Labels | Pressure Sensitive | Prime Labels | Substrates

Innovia Films launches high yield white BOPP film

QBD will service a vast number of market segments such as household and personal care, food and beverage, and other consumer packaged goods sectors.

07.14.21

Ink and Coatings | North America

Kao Collins debuts inkjet ink search tool

“InkAnswers” is a comprehensive digital search tool that matches inks with substrates used in label and narrow web production.

07.13.21

Flexography | Prepress | Prepress Equipment

Dion Label improves prepress with Kodak

According to John Dion, installing the FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution has been "a game-changer."

07.12.21

Digital Printing | North America

TriState Container Corporation goes digital with Xeikon IDERA

IDERA was created to bring easy, flexible and sustainable packaging to the corrugated packaging industry.

07.06.21

Finishing | Prepress

Roland DGA adds orange and red options to ECO-UV 5 color gamut

LEC2-640 and LEC2-330 users now reach previously unreachable colors, the company says.

07.01.21

Flexography | Prepress | Prepress Equipment | Sustainability

Water-based flexo steps up to sustainability challenge

Significant progress has been made towards reducing the carbon footprint for flexographic printing as compared to gravure.

Takumi Saito 06.30.21

ACTEGA launches Signite to reduce label waste

This premium quality decorating solution can reduce label waste by over 50% compared to a similar footprint pressure sensitive label, the company says.

06.26.21

Folding Carton | Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

Siegwerk unveils new water-based inks for paper and board

UniNATURE is formulated with renewable and natural components, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional inks.

06.24.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Ink and Coatings

Domino and Paragon Inks develop fully-compliant UV varnish suite

The varnishes are designed specifically for overprinting on Domino's UV95 and UV90 ink sets for use with N-series digital inkjet label presses.

06.24.21

Flexography | Ink and Coatings | North America

PCMC’s Fusion C running inks at higher speeds

The press is now capable of running Gelflex-EB CI flexo printing inks at 400 m/m.

06.17.21

Bobst plans for future of packaging

Bobst's strategy centers around connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability.

06.09.21

Flexo Supplies | Ink and Coatings | Pressroom Supplies

Cyngient named Top 10 Industrial Adhesives Solution provider

The list aims to help companies select adhesive suppliers that best meet their needs.

06.08.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

Primera unveils new color label printer with 'Big Ink'

The Big Ink system on Primera's LX3000 uses all-new dye and pigment inks optimized for brightness, durability and optical density.

06.07.21

Shrink

Considerations for narrow web shrink sleeves

Nick Coombes talks to three key technology suppliers about the issues involved with manufacturing shrink sleeves.

Nick Coombes 06.07.21

Flexography | Sustainability

Reprographics takes on sustainable packaging design

Creation Reprographics puts sustainable principles at the forefront, helping printers to integrate greener technologies into their print operations.

06.07.21

North America

Enercon helps Winpak Control Group avoid production delays

The new CoronaFlex treater was selected due to its reliability, ease-of-use and quality.

06.03.21

Narrow Web Profile: Label Solutions, Inc.

This Texas converter has relied on great technology and even better people to fuel exponential growth.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 06.03.21

Sustainability stories

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Steve Katz 06.03.21

Siegwerk partners with Idealliance

The two partners will co-host online training courses to promote universal calibration methodologies across print processes.

06.03.21

Flexible Packaging | Flexo Presses | North America

Chromatic Labels acquires Nilpeter FA-26 press

The press acquisition accompanies the move to a new 35,000 square-foot manufacturing facility.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.25.21

Beer Labels | North America

Fathom Optics elevates craft beer labels

Confluence Brewing Company required a label that would instantly portray the images of “conjuring and magic.”

05.24.21

Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

Siegwerk promotes circularity in packaging

The ink supplier has two sustainability initiatives – 4evergreen and CosPaTox.

Steve Katz 05.19.21

Beer Labels | Beverage Labels

Great Lakes Brewing Company wins second annual INX Can Design Contest

The Crushworthy Lo-Cal Citrus Wheat entry won after receiving 35% of the votes that were cast.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.18.21

Flexo Supplies | Ink and Coatings | Pressroom Supplies | Substrates | Sustainability

Plastic packaging and specialized experience

The use of plastic substrates has been fundamental to the growth of packaging and will continue to play a vital role, despite its negative reputation.

Dirk den Haese 05.17.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing

HP details new product launches at Dscoop Edge Fusion

Value packs and options are also available for HP Indigo 20000, 30000 and 6000 series users, allowing them to protect their investments.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.17.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing

Brand protection highlighted at Dscoop Edge Fusion

Security labeling was emphasized by the unveiling of the HP Indigo 6K Secure Press, which is HP Indigo’s first secure digital press.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.17.21

Digital Printing

Gallus unveils Labelfire Diamond Core Series

Four models of the Gallus Labelfire will be available, with each tailored to different market requirements.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.17.21

Flexography

FTA announces 2021 award winners

The honorees span new technical innovations to the coveted Excellence in Flexography Awards.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.13.21

Prepress | Prepress Equipment

Techkon USA presents expanded ChromaQA portfolio

With ChromaQA, operators are not required to be highly skilled users of spectrophotometers or computers.

Steve Katz 05.12.21

Xeikon introduces new press based on SIRIUS technology

Xeikon America, Inc. today expanded its graphic arts and commercial product portfolio with the launch of the Xeikon SX20000 digital color press.

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Folding Carton | North America

CCL invests in 100th HP Indigo digital press

CCL’s global fleet of HP Indigo digital label presses is running at more than 60 sites worldwide.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.12.21

Finishing | Flexo Presses | Flexography | Label Finishing Equipment

First Nilpeter FA-26 installed in Denmark

FlexoPrint chose the FA-26 – the latest and widest Nilpeter press – after months of comprehensive research, production job tests and calculations.

Steve Katz 05.07.21

Flexography | Ink and Coatings | North America

INX International Ink Co. participating in FTA INFOFLEX

INX will deliver a 10-minute online presentation on May 20 starting at 2:20 p.m.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.06.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

Stouse adds label capacity with two HP Indigo presses

The Kansas City-area company has selected the new-generation HP Indigo 6K presses for their higher productivity and print quality.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.06.21

Asia | China | India | Ink and Coatings

Siegwerk strengthens presence in Southeast Asia and India

The company hired new specialists in Vietnam, India, Indonesia as well as the Philippines to get even closer to its local customers.

Steve Katz 05.05.21

Industrial Labels | Specialty Labels

Kernow introduces KernowJet RoadSharK PVC-free outdoor floor graphics

KernowJet RoadSharK is a textured multi-core PVC-free film with high conformability and PS adhesive for exterior floor signage applications.

Steve Katz 05.04.21

Digital Printing

Xaar unveils new Nitrox printhead

The new Xaar Nitrox is the next printhead to come from ImagineX, which sets the roadmap for Xaar’s bulk inkjet innovations and printhead developments.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.27.21

North America

Fathom Optics granted US patent

This patent is another important step in the company’s mission to provide a software platform that brings printed 3D and motion graphics to packaging.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.23.21

Digital Printing | North America | Substrates | Sustainability

Avery Dennison meets demand for digital substrates

The supplier has devoted extensive time and resources to product development in this growing segment.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.22.21

Digital Printing | Ink and Coatings

Kao Collins launches new website for printing inks and services

The site delivers expertise and technical know-how for the company’s three brands: Kao Collins, Kao Chimigraf, and Kao Corporation Chemical Business.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.21.21

Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

Sakata INX and INX International continue sustainability efforts

HAVI is recommending Sakata’s Botanical ink brand EcoPlata and INX’s INXhrc inks for food packaging.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.19.21

Sustainability

Achieving compliance with automated wastewater treatment

These systems help packaging manufacturers remain in compliance with EPA and local standards, while significantly reducing the cost of treatment.

Steve Katz

Contingency Planning

The pandemic has illustrated the importance of peer relationships and group membership when faced with unforeseen circumstances.

Steve Katz, Contributing Editor 04.13.21

Narrow Web Profile: Executive Label

Rich and Peggy Preiser have built a booming business through hard work and dedicated customer service.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.13.21

Pulp friction

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John Penhallow 04.13.21

Ink and Coatings

Dantex debuts new capabilities with white ink opacity

SuperWhite technology is capable of producing white ink opacity between 86% and 92% in a single pass at 250 fpm (75 m/m).

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.13.21

Flexography | North America

APR supports EMP with range of flexo needs

EMP purchased an Esko CDI 2530 Spark with HD Flexo and received bundled pricing for a range of MacDermid products.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.12.21

Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

Siegwerk partners with Kotkamills

The collaboration is based on the potential of water-based dispersion barrier coated paperboard to replace traditional polyethylene (PE) coated board.

Steve Katz 04.08.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing

Colordyne launches e-commerce website

The site is designed to deliver a simplified shopping experience for the company’s aqueous dye benchtop printer and light production press customers.

Steve Katz 04.07.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

Dantex enters into distributor partnership with All Printing Resources

APR will sell both Dantex PicoColour and PicoJet digital presses, as well as provide proprietary Dantex inks for both systems.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.06.21

Ink and Coatings

Nicolas Wiedmann takes over as new Siegwerk CEO

He joined Siegwerk on January 1, 2021, and has completed a three-month transition period with his predecessor, Herbert Forker.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.06.21

Ink and Coatings

ACTEGA unveils new decorative coating for laminate tubes

The new water-based dual cure solution solves the previous issues of long-term scratch, abrasion and stain resistance associated with soft touch effects.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.29.21

Europe | Flexible Packaging | Sustainability

Comexi promotes EB and recyclable flexible packaging

The Green Packaging Showroom presented the technological advantages of printing with offset or flexo Electron Beam curable inks.

Steve Katz 03.16.21

Digital Printing | Ink and Coatings | North America

Kao Collins unveils new line of inkjet inks

Nexxo inks offer greater opportunities for printing on new and challenging substrates with thermal inkjet technology.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.15.21

Digital Printing | Flexography

Gallus hosts successful virtual event

The event was highlighted by breakout sessions and live demonstrations.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.09.21

Sustainability

UV+EB-cured products rated 'easier to recycle'

RadTech commends the AF&PA on the release of a new resource for paper-based packaging designers.

03.08.21

Digital Printing | Ink and Coatings | North America

Epson reveals new ink for ColorWorks C6000-Series label printers

The new matte black ink is especially suited for warehouse and manufacturing environments printing shipping or barcode labels.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.08.21

Anilox Rolls

The “heart of flexo” is a critical component in efficiently printing high-quality, defect-free labels and packaging.

Steve Katz, Contributing Editor 03.04.21

Flexo Presses

Automation and wider widths are transforming the future of this vital printing technology.

03.04.21

Arrow Systems and Sihl form flexible packaging partnership

Sihl Group is pairing the Arrowjet Aqua 330R with the Sihl ARTYSIO line of flexible packaging materials.

Steve Katz 03.03.21

Flexography | Ink and Coatings | Pressroom Supplies

Flint Group Packaging announces global price increase

Costs are increasing and supply is tightening across almost all procurement categories, the company says.

Steve Katz 03.03.21

Europe | Finishing

ABG delivers Digicon Series 3 to UK printer

The move will provide the privately-owned Print-Leeds with added impetus to target the self-adhesive label market.

02.25.21

Digital Printing | Europe

DTM Print announces Mac compatibility

The LX610e Pro and LX600e color label printers will now operate with Windows- or Mac-based computers.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.25.21

Flexible Packaging

S-OneLP adds to growing team

The company – both in the Americas and EMEA regions – has team members in sales, marketing and customer service.

Steve Katz 02.25.21

North America

Sihl Artysio announces flexible packaging partnership

V-Shapes is a supplier of vertically integrated products and services for convenient, hygienic and sustainable single-dose packaging.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.25.21

North America

Fathom Optics details introductory pricing structure

Converters can now access depth and motion graphic effects without specialty inks or substrates and without the need for additional materials.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.25.21

Ink and Coatings | North America | Security Labels

INX International and VerifyMe sign supply agreement

The agreement will provide a wide range of security features to the label and package printing industry.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.23.21

Flexography

Omet tackles the flexo debate

Paolo Grasso disccuses inline versus CI flexo printing and a host of related topics.

Greg Hrinya, Editor

Finishing | Label Converting Equipment

Phoseon announces NIR LED lamps

The near-infrared LED lamps provide customers with a small form factor, instant on/off and lower power consumption over traditional NIR lamps.

Steve Katz 02.22.21

Flexo Presses | Flexography | Label Converting Equipment

Phoseon partners with Narrow Web Italia

The supplier will integrate Phoseon UV LED light sources into new and retrofit presses for the narrow web flexographic market.

Steve Katz 02.17.21

Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

ACTEGA FoodSafe coatings recognized for sustainabilty

The entire FoodSafe portfolio was awarded the Gold level Material Health Certificate by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.

Steve Katz 02.16.21

Ink and Coatings

Siegwerk diligently working to manage supply chain

Siegwerk’s raw material supply chain has been under pressure due to multiple global cost drivers related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.16.21

Ink and Coatings

Flint Group unveils new ink suitable for food and pharmaceutical labeling

EkoCure Ancora Dual Cure, a flexo ink series, enables a phased transition to UV LED technology.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.16.21

Ink and Coatings | Pressroom Supplies

Sun Chemical to increase prices on inks, coatings, and adhesives in NA

The price hike is due to a combination of raw material shortages, increased international freight transport costs, and demand due to economic recovery.

Steve Katz 02.15.21

North America

S-One Labels & Packaging relaunches website

A new streamlined design makes the website easier to navigate and learn about the products.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.11.21

Xeikon eyeing expansion in corrugated market

Victor Ortiz has been named sales manager of the company's Corrugated Business Division, where he will develop Xeikon's IDERA business.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.09.21

Flexography | North America

APR, Fathom Optics ink technical support agreement

Fathom Optics delivers a software platform that brings printed 3D and motion graphics to packaging without requiring specialty inks or substrates.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.08.21

Xeikon reinforces its go-to-market for IDERA

appointing dedicated sales manager for the corrugated market

India

UFlex recognized for label and packaging innovations

The company was honored with 12 awards at the SIES SOP Star Awards 2020, a platform that recognizes the Indian packaging sector.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.05.21

INX International introduces Genesis™ GS washable inks for Label market

Genesis™ GS washable represent an abundance of environmental, efficiency and print quality benefits.

Guide To Sustainable Packaging

Sun Chemical shows how its portfolio of inks and coatings can help narrow web, tag and label printers achieve their sustainability goals.

Paper Substrates

These critical supplies have been engineered to accommodate the rapid advancement of printing technologies.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 01.28.21

Narrow Web Profile: OMNI Systems

The award-winning label manufacturer has used hard work and strategic planning to drive exponential growth.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 01.28.21

Food Labels | Ink and Coatings

ACTEGA removes chemicals from laminating adhesives

Customers can now produce stand-up pouches for food, pet-food, cosmetics and household goods with increased confidence in consumer safety.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 01.26.21

Colored like a peacock

Materials inspired by the color changes in a peacock's feather could lead to anti-counterfeit and sensing applications.

Steve Katz

Gallus planning virtual event for March

During the event, Gallus will highlight a range of applications on the Labelfire, Labelmaster and RCS 430.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 01.22.21

Food Safety and Digital Printing

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Flexography | Ink and Coatings

INX introduces new inks for flexible packaging

In addition to food packaging, GelFlex-EB inks can be used for household, industrial, outdoor, and pet food and pet care products.

L&NW Staff 01.21.21

APR, SpotOn! launch new color management platform

SpotOn Color combines all of the popular features of SpotOn! Flexo software with new solutions for job management, production setup and more.

L&NW Staff 01.21.21

North America

Fathom Optics unleashes new technology targeting packaging industry

The software produces impressive moving prints for applications such as prime labels, shrink sleeves, as well as product authentication.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 01.12.21

Flexible Packaging | Food Labels | Industrial Labels | Pressure Sensitive | Substrates

'Laminate with Confidence' with Achem

The overlamination film supplier is addressing the evolving market while adding durability and aesthetic appeal to labels and flexible packaging.

L&NW Staff 01.05.21

North America

L&NW's most read features in 2020

A deep dive into tabletop digital printers was our most popular feature of the year.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 12.22.20

Digital Printing | Finishing

Bobst commits to digital future

The company has acquired the remaining 49.9% in Mouvent AG and partnered with SEI Laser.

L&NW Staff 12.18.20

Asia

Rotocon expands into Asia

This latest geographical expansion follows the 2018 establishment of Rotocon Europe.

L&NW Staff 12.18.20

Asia | Flexo Presses | Flexography

Mega Label installs second Gallus ECS 340

Key reasons for the investment were print quality, the Gallus Service Support and the option to use LED UV for improved environmental impact.

L&NW Staff 12.10.20

Industrial Labels | North America

Empire Screen Printing launches durable labels

Empire labels are designed to perform well outdoors and can withstand the same tough conditions as the tools and equipment themselves.

L&NW Staff 12.09.20

Ink and Coatings | Latin America

INX plans for expansion in South America

This process provides a stronger direct approach for INX products in this market, including acquisitions, branch establishment and future investments.

L&NW Staff 12.08.20

North America

Flint Group pursues legal action against Trend

Flint Group alleges that the current balance owing on Trend's account with Flint Group is nearly $4 million, in addition to other causes of action.

L&NW Staff 12.08.20

Flexography | Sustainability

Are laser cleaners safe?

Flexo Wash answers questions and addresses concerns.

Heidi Potter 12.04.20

Digital Printing | North America

Simplifying digital printing with centralized color management

Centralized color management and a multicolor workflow help printers deliver more color, with higher consistency, on time and for lower costs.

Marc Levine, Director of Business Development, GMG Americas 12.03.20

North America | Sustainability

Sustainability drives major process change at Rose City Label

A recent partnership with All Printing Resources (APR) has facilitated the use of Fujifilm's Flenex water-wash printing plates.

L&NW Staff 11.30.20

Flexo Presses | Flexography

Omet hosts digital open house

The manufacturer showcased its new Varyflex V4 during the live streaming open house, “Packaging Revolution,” on December 3.

L&NW Staff 11.30.20

AWA announces winners of 'International Sleeve Label Awards'

McDowell Label received the "Best in Show" distinction for its labels on a limited edition pre-workout energy supplement.

L&NW Staff 11.30.20

Europe | Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

Siegwerk joins Circular Packaging Alliance

The ink supplier joins more than 240 organizations spanning the entire plastics value chain.

L&NW Staff 11.24.20

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

Afinia Label partners with Canada's Unified Flex

Unified Flex will be the first company in Canada to sell the new Afinia Label FP-230 flexible packaging desktop printer.

L&NW Staff 11.18.20

Ink and Coatings

Nicolas Wiedmann appointed next CEO of Siegwerk

Wiedmann succeeds Herbert Forker, whose retirement will go into effect on March 31, 2021.

L&NW Staff 11.17.20

Digital Printing | North America

Xaar rebrands, eyes North American market

CEO John Mills sits down with L&NW to discuss the company’s moves, including the new ImagineX platform.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 11.16.20

Europe | Ink and Coatings

Flint Group unveils new site

The newly optimized Regional Service Center (RSC) in Barcelona, Spain emphasizes Flint Group's commitment to customers in the region.

L&NW Staff 11.16.20

Digital and Hybrid Printers and Presses

The need for flexibility will only exacerbate the demand for digital printing.

Greg Hrinya & Steve Katz 11.12.20

Digital Printing Market Update

This rapidly-growing technology continues to fill a crucial need for converters.

11.12.20

Overlamination Films

These materials play a pivotal role in label durability and function.

Steve Katz, Associate Editor 11.12.20

Flexo Supplies | Ink and Coatings | Prepress Supplies | Pressroom Supplies

Techkon announces enhanced ChromaQA

It offers dedicated color QC software modules for both the press and ink departments.

L&NW Staff 11.09.20

Flexo Supplies | Flexography | North America | Prepress | Pressroom Supplies

MacDermid plate technology boosts Craftsman Label

This Portland, OR-based converter projects to save more than $80,000 over the course of a year as a result of a partnership with APR and MacDermid.

L&NW Staff 11.02.20

Flexography | North America | Sustainability

Omet debuts Cold Foil Saver

Cold Foil Saver allows printers to increase cold foil savings by up to 50% and increase profitability, the company says.

L&NW Staff 10.30.20

Ink and Coatings | Specialty Labels

CTI launches new ink portfolio

These GID inks offer an alternative that’s as easy to print and that glows as strongly as UV or solvent ink systems.

L&NW Staff 10.30.20

Food Labels

Inkjet printer cracks egg coding challenge

A Spanish egg producer is using Markem-Imaje technology to mark 180,000 eggs an hour, while cutting operational costs by at least 20%.

L&NW Staff

Europe | Ink and Coatings

Siegwerk expands in Turkey

Following a reconstruction, the company has improved both efficiency and safety at its regional headquarters in Tuzla.

L&NW Staff 10.22.20

Flexography | Ink and Coatings

Cyngient appoints Shannon Cook chief technology officer

She has more than two decades of experience in R&D, management and sales of narrow web inks, adhesives and coatings.

L&NW Staff 10.20.20

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

ModTek invests in Dantex

ModTek chose the PicoColour UV inkjet digital label press after successful virtual demonstrations.

L&NW Staff 10.15.20

Europe | Ink and Coatings

Zeller+Gmelin announces new head of Printing Inks Division

Andreas Koch has extensive experience in developing printing ink technologies.

L&NW Staff 10.15.20

Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

Siegwerk joins HolyGrail 2.0 initiative

The program investigates digital watermarks for smart packaging recycling to drive a truly circular economy.

L&NW Staff 10.15.20

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

Creative Labels of Vermont goes with HP

Two new HP Indigo 6900 presses will provide flexibility and added value to its customers in the food and beverage industries.

L&NW Staff 10.12.20

Companies To Watch: Gamse Labels & Packaging

“We make labels… Really cool labels… You’ll find our people are pretty cool, too.”

Lisa Rouh 10.09.20

MIS Update

Converters are using this software to take their customer service to a whole new level.

Steve Katz, Associate Editor 10.09.20

Flexo Inks

The pandemic has required inks to handle increased speeds while still producing high-quality labels.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 10.09.20

Anilox Roll Cleaners

Suppliers of both equipment and consumables are responding to evolving demands within this vital element of flexographic printing.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 10.09.20

Flexible Packaging | North America

Techkon announces multi-year purchase agreement with InterFlex Group

The company is implementing the Techkon Global Color Quality Control Solution in both its North American manufacturing facilities.

L&NW Staff 10.08.20

Flexo Supplies | Label Converting Equipment | Pressroom Supplies

Unilux announces line of portable UV inspection strobes

UVX models improve efficiency by illuminating a larger area of UV-visible inks and optical brighteners.

L&NW Staff 10.07.20

North America | Sustainability

Meyers commits to carbon-free electricity

More than 50% of Meyers’ electricity comes from carbon-free sources, and the company intends to reach 100% by 2021.

L&NW Staff 10.06.20

Label Converting Equipment | Prepress | Prepress Equipment

Surface treatment aids manufacture of plastic films

Vetaphone's Giuseppe Rossi answers questions about the challenges faced by both extruders and those who process the product downstream.

L&NW Staff

Ink and Coatings | North America

Flint Group acquires Poteet Printing Systems

Poteet manufactures and sells water-based inks for flexographic applications to printers and converters across the US.

L&NW Staff 10.01.20

Digital Printing

Benny Landa provides update on Landa Digital Printing

The LDP founder says, "Printing will never be the same again," and looks forward to drupa 2020.

Dave Savastano, Editor, Ink World 09.17.20

Announcing IDERA, Xeikon and Flint Group Bring Digital Print to the Corrugated Industry

A fully integrated and comprehensive digital platform setting corrugated packaging apart

Customer Service Drives

2020 Label Printing Advancements

Mark Lusky 01.31.20

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John Pennhallow 01.31.20

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John Penhallow 11.15.19

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing

New video highlights McCourt Label's Domino N610i digital press upgrade

McCourt leadership talks about their evolution from flexo to digital to their 7-color upgrade.

06.26.17

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Flexography

Outlook Group picks Domino for first digital press

With its N610i UV inkjet press, the Wisconsin-based converter is able to play in new markets while attracting new customers.

06.20.17

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing

Videos from Domino's Digital Printing Spectrum 2017 now available

In response to many attendees requesting the videos, they can now be watched on the Domino website and its YouTube channel.

06.13.17

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Finishing | Label Finishing Equipment

Domino Digital Printing Spectrum 2017

More than 300 registered visitors learned from press demonstrations, presentations and 46 table-top exhibits.

06.06.17

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Finishing | Label Finishing Equipment | North America

Learning to ‘do more’ at Domino’s Digital Printing Spectrum 2017

The event brought together industry leaders, experts and those looking to be efficient and profitable with digital printing.

Steve Katz, Editor 05.30.17

Flexography | North America

FTA Forum features presentations, awards

"Trending Now," the 2017 version of Forum, took place April 30-May 3 in Phoenix, AZ, USA.

05.08.17

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Finishing | Label Converting Equipment | Label Finishing Equipment

'See more, learn more, do more' at Domino's Digital Printing Spectrum 2017

With just two weeks to go before the one-day event, Domino encourages those that have not already done so to register today.

04.18.17

Industry leaders to present at Domino's Digital Printing Spectrum 2017, registration now open

The free event will take place May 23 & 24 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Gurnee, IL.

03.21.17

Digital Printing | North America

Domino Open House provides table-top exhibit opportunities

The event offers two days of visibility, networking and educational conversations with customers, prospects and peers.

03.07.17

Digital Printing | North America

Domino announces new appointments and promotions

The moves are aimed at growing and investing in resources for the company's digital printing business.

02.28.17

Digital Printing | North America

Save the Date: Domino to host Digital Printing Spectrum 2017

The one-day event, duplicated over two days, will take place in Gurnee, IL May 23 and 24.

02.28.17

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