Corotec Corporation

Kocher + Beck highlights GapMaster enhancements

In an interview with L&NW, David Morris explains how his company's latest technology gives the operator full control of the diecutting process.

Greg Hrinya, Editor

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

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

Vetaphone grows business in Mexico

Mecanix Machinery and Flexuministros join Zol Plastic in representing multiple regions in the country.

09.20.21

Shrink

TLMI and AWA partner for sleeve label event

Taking place November 10-12 in Cincinnati, attendees can choose to participate in-person or virtually.

09.13.21

Label Insights: Mark Andy addresses growing shrink sleeve market

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09.10.21

Shrink Sleeves

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

Greg Hrinya, Editor 09.10.21

Packaging Automation

Companies can create a safer work environment, reduce labor costs, and improve efficiency with automation.

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

North America

Mark Andy and UPM Raflatac renew strategic partnership

The two leading suppliers are committed to helping end users with material validation and ongoing research efforts.

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

Mark Andy addresses growing shrink sleeve market

L&NW catches up with Mark Andy's Amanda Flower to learn how their platforms are an ideal fit for converters looking to offer 360-degree branding.

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

Flexography | North America

Bobst highlighting newest technologies at FTA Fall Conference and INFOFLEX

The event is taking place on October 3–6, 2021, at the Embassy Suite Hotel in Frisco, TX, USA.

08.31.21

Substrates | Sustainability

FLEXcon expands sustainable packaging product line

The optiFLEX ecoFOCUS line includes conformable polyethylene labeling solutions that enable recyclability of HDPE containers.

08.18.21

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

Mark Andy addresses growing shrink sleeve market

L&NW catches up with the press manufacturer to learn how its platforms are an ideal fit for for converters looking to offer 360 degree branding.

07.30.21

Digital Printing | North America | Substrates

General Data introduces new line of inkjet print-receptive materials

General Data’s Jet-Kote brand includes both paper and film facestocks in matte, satin, semi-gloss and high gloss finishes.

07.23.21

ARC installs new Fibertronic engraver

It features the latest in optical fibers to connect all parts of the anilox laser engraving system.

07.19.21

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

2021 International Buyers Guide

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07.16.21

Mid-Year Economic Report

The resilient label industry has responded to a host of challenges, ranging from the pandemic to natural disasters.

Greg Hrinya and Steve Katz 07.16.21

RFID Update

Healthcare and logistics are among the sectors driving the growth and adoption of this smart technology.

Steve Katz, Associate 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

Keeping labels legal

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Steve Katz 07.16.21

Corporate responsibility

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Calviin Frost 07.16.21

Label Converting Equipment

S-OneLP offering virtual Cellcoat T-Series demonstrations

Demos of the T-14 Thermal Laminator inside S-OneLP’s Wisconsin showroom can be scheduled on demand and will occur entirely remotely.

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

Finishing | Label Converting Equipment | Label Finishing Equipment

Lemorau chooses Vetaphone to help grow business

“We have to ensure the web is in the best condition possible for printing and varnishing," says Natalia Lopes.

07.12.21

ARC International and DTM Flexo join forces in Canada

DTM Flexo Services will represent ARC's line of anilox and glue roller set products and services in Canada.

07.09.21

Flexo Wash Narrow Web Expo held for first time

Originally scheduled for five days, the event was increased to eight days due to high demand.

07.07.21

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

Flexo Supplies | Prepress Supplies | Pressroom Supplies

ARC appoints Blake Sullivan Southeast technical sales

He brings to the position extensive expertise in the wide web and narrow web film industry.

06.23.21

ACTEGA Metal Print brings in Paolo Grasso

Grasso succeeds previous sales director, Dario Urbinati, who recently joined Gallus as the new head of sales.

06.14.21

Sustainability

Call for entries: TLMI's Print and Sustainability Awards

Winners will be announced and celebrated at this year’s in-person TLMI Annual Meeting taking place in October.

06.10.21

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

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

Not with a bang but a whimper

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John Penhallow 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

Food Labels | Smart Labels | Specialty Labels

Mark Andy helps Decathlon with RFID implementation

The French-based sports grocery chain experienced increased sales while reducing cargo losses.

05.27.21

Dies And Tooling | Finishing | North America

Six tool and die companies make IMPACT

Scott Ellison talks to L&NW about the combined expertise that will assist label and package printing converters.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.25.21

Europe

ABG grows sales team in Germany

Dirk Raming joins recently recruited Michael Rüschenbeck and existing sales manager Klaus Nordlohne.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.18.21

Europe

Vetaphone debuts new showroom

Customers now have the opportunity to combine personal visits to the showroom with online meetings.

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

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

LabelTec adds new Xeikon press to boost booming digital business

The proposed solution, which will be installed in Q2 of 2021, is a Xeikon CX300 dry toner label press with a Mini Dcoat 330 diecut and varnish finisher.

05.10.21

Riding the Growth Wave With a New XEIKON Dry Toner Press

Colorado converter replaces older Xeikon press with Cheetah technology as their digital business soars.

Digital Printing | North America

Domino prepares customers for digital printing success

Patrick LaMourie, Digital Solutions Manager at Domino, talks to L&NW about his company's initiatives designed to promote entrance into this trending space.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.07.21

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

Digital Printing | Finishing | Flexography

GEW celebrates 20,000th installation

To mark the significance of this milestone, each of the UV lampheads has been specially anodized with a gold finish to the front.

Steve Katz 05.05.21

Rock LaManna leading M&A panel at AWA Executive Forum

The AWAVirtual Packaging Mergers & Acquisitions Executive Forum 2021 is aimed at C-level executives, private equity firms, investment bankers and suppliers.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.03.21

Digital Printing

Brook & Whittle acquires Digital Label Solutions

The DLS acquisition is the seventh add-on transaction for Brook & Whittle since Snow Phipps' initial investment in October 2017.

Steve Katz 04.27.21

Finishing | Substrates

Channeled Resources installs new slitter in Toronto facility

The Catbridge 900 was purchased for CRG’s silicone coating division, GMC, in Toronto, Ontario.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.21.21

Digital Printing | Finishing

Digital embellishment makes labels shine

This is mostly true with alcoholic beverages and luxury goods, writes Lorenzo Villa in discussing Cartes' Jet D-Screen.

Lorenzo Villa 04.20.21

North America

Controlling static and contamination in label production

Meech's Matt Fyffe discusses the problems associated with static charges and the solutions.

Matt Fyffe, VP and General Manager, Meech USA 04.19.21

North America

TLMI reveals Eugene Singer Award winners at Virtual Spring Summit

Rose City Label and Blue Label Digital Printing were recognized for the first time.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.16.21

Label Insights: Kocher + Beck highlights GapMaster enhancements

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Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.13.21

Die Technology

The latest diecutting equipment, which increasingly utilizes automation, has been optimized for faster speeds and a variety of substrates.

Greg Hrinya, 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

When packaging goes viral

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Steve Katz 04.13.21

Pulp friction

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John Penhallow 04.13.21

Digital Printing | North America

Dantex elevates Joseph Sanchez to digital business development manager

The role is focused on Dantex’s Digital Press division, a growing market sector that encompasses a full range of UV digital inkjet presses.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.09.21

North America

Mactac's Kevin Clunie joins TLMI panel

Clunie will join four other industry supplier experts for the panel discussion, which will be held virtually on April 14.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.09.21

Ink and Coatings | North America

VideoBite: Sun Chemical drives label and packaging innovation

Dennis Sweet addresses a wide range of topics, including sustainability, new products, and Sun Chemical's extensive investment in the narrow web market.

Greg Hrinya, Editor

Calculating the cost of surface treatment

Kevin McKell, vice president of technical sales at Vetaphone, explains how this vital technology can enhance daily label production.

Kevin McKell, Vice President of Technical Sales, Vetaphone 04.05.21

North America

Enercon invests in new CNC equipment to support growth

By bringing this capability in-house, Enercon adds self-sufficiency and flexibility to do more without outsourcing.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.30.21

Asia

Vetaphone strengthening position in Asia

The new agents will cover Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia, and provide full sales and service support to existing and new customers in those regions.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.23.21

Digital Printing | Folding Carton | North America

Midwestern converter expands with Xeikon

A supplier of labels, decals, magnets and signs, Stouse invested in the Xeikon 3500 digital press to move into folding cartons.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.22.21

Dies And Tooling | Finishing | North America

Kocher + Beck highlights GapMaster enhancements

In an interview with L&NW, David Morris explains how his company's latest technology gives the operator full control of the diecutting process.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.15.21

Flexo Presses

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

03.04.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

Epson unveils new UV digital label press

The Epson SurePress L-6534VW UV digital label press, which enables high-speed printing, is now on display at the Epson Demo Center in Carson, CA, USA.

01.08.20

Narrow Web Profile: Adflex Corporation

The growth at this Rochester, NY converter has led to the first Dantex PicoColour in the US.

Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 11.15.19

Digital Printing | Flexible Packaging | North America

S-OneLP installs first CatPak eBeam system at GOpak

This new equipment allows GOpak to provide state-of-the-art, fast and clean eBeam finishing for digitally printed flexible packaging.

11.06.19

North America

Enercon provides custom corona treater to TIDI Products

The product replaced an old two-sided treater on a 1600mm LDPE blown film line.

11.06.19

Rotocontrol forms hybrid partnership with Screen

The new Rotocontrol DT 340 Screen L350 hybrid solution was introduced at Screen Europe's inaugural LabelFest open house in Amstelveen, the Netherlands.

05.28.19

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing

mlabel delivers first compact four-color hybrid inkjet label press

The mlabel compact combines the mlabel 2 generation and the new mlabel Gen3 flagship and is designed as an entry level digital label press.

03.27.19

Flexible Packaging | Substrates

S-OneLP teams with CDA to launch CatPak

The CatPak System is a solution for coating and curing 30-inch flexible packaging films utilizing eBeam technology.

03.12.19

Flexo Presses | Flexography | Label Converting Equipment

Vetaphone, Mark Andy give Global Packaging Solutions a boost

The North Carolina manufacturer has recently added a 10-color 22” Mark Andy P7 equipped with Vetaphone technology to extend its production capabilities.

01.21.19

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing