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Europe | Food Labels
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Smart technology and added functionality are enhancing this highly-regulated labeling segment.Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 10.11.19
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Corona Treaters
This valuable converting process helps avoid delivery delays and costly reprints.Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 10.11.19
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North America
Corotec meets demand for corona treatment systems
The company’s Uni-Dyne system enables effective treatment of a wide variety of materials at high press speeds.Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 10.10.19
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Europe | North America | Substrates | Sustainability
AWA Label Release Liner Seminar tackles industry concerns
Recycling programs, sustainability issues and trends were all discussed in Brussels, Belgium.Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 10.01.19
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QSPAC offering new self-wound lamination products
"I really felt that this year's Labelexpo Europe was the best turnout in the last five shows in which QSPAC has exhibited in Brussels," explains Howard Shen.09.30.19
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Innovia Films extends BOPP facestock range
Rayoart clear and white BOPP graphic art films are a viable alternative to calendared PVC for outdoor applications up to two years.09.26.19
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Labelexpo Europe 2019 – Heidelberg/Gallus focus on digital printing and converting as growth market
By Heidelberger Druckmaschinen
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Sustainability
Report: Recyclability key for PP packaging films
According to FMI, this market is estimated to grow by about 5% year over year in 2019.08.13.19
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Europe
Lexit Group introducing linerless to Swedish food sector
A Ravenwood Com500 Coater is due to be installed at the company’s Swedish site in August.07.31.19
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Europe
Bobst to showcase new products at upcoming events
Sustainability and performance will be on display at K 2019 and three regional open houses.07.09.19
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Hally Labels goes linerless in Australia
The printer has purchased and installed a Ravenwood Com500 coater at its facility in Brisbane.06.03.19
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Europe | Food Labels | Substrates | Sustainability
ProPoint goes linerless with new Ravenwood coater
The ‘non-plastic’ supplier to the fresh food market will supply the UK and Ireland with linerless labels.05.24.19
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Specialty Labels | Sustainability
Ravenwood introduces new linerless stacker
The Stacker alleviates the need for cutting linerless labels by hand.05.15.19
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Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Industrial Labels | North America
Afinia Label and Sihl announce BS 5609 certification of L501 printer
The L501 color label printer produces warning labels required for hazardous chemical containers shipped by sea, ensuring labels stay intact and remain legible.04.26.19
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Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America
Primera introduces LX2000 color label printer
LX2000 is Primera’s fastest-ever desktop color printer, producing labels at speeds of up to 6” per second.03.19.19
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Europe
Treofan to close production site in Battipaglia, Italy
Unfavorable general conditions minimize the chances of operating the site profitably in the medium- and long-term, the company says.01.25.19
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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
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Latin America
Taghleef Industries expands presence in Latin America
Ti has completed the transaction to acquire Biofilm, one of Latin America’s largest manufacturers of BOPP films.01.03.19
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Food Labels | Sustainability
Catapult Print goes linerless with Ravenwood
Launched in April 2018, the Orlando-based company was recently named a "Company to Watch" by L&NW.11.16.18
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Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing
Advantage Labels & Packaging reports 27% time savings with two digital hybrid solutions
The company's Mark Andy Digital Series and Digital One serve as ideal workflow complements.10.30.18
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Substrates
Cosmo Films launches metalized velvet lamination film
The newly developed film has been engineered to offer intense silver color along with rich velvet touch.10.30.18
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SEI Laser exhibits digital finishing
SEI Laser's True Digital Finishing demonstrates on-the-fly cutting of a variety of printed jobs.10.01.18
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ETI Converting demos 22" Cohesio
Following the show, the Cohesio will be installed at Heartland Label Printers in Wisconsin.09.27.18
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Valloy launches compact roll-to-roll LED digital label printer
The BIZPRESS 13R is a compact 13” single-pass LED printer ideal for converters looking to enter the digital label market.09.26.18
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Mitsubishi showcases coated specialty papers
ThermoScript thermal papers are designed to answer the demand for phenol-free thermal paper.09.25.18
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Pharmaceutical Labels
These labels must satisfy strict quality requirements and government regulations.Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 09.10.18
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Linerless Labels
Despite some limitations, this niche, eco-friendly segment offers several benefits.Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 09.10.18
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North America | Pharmaceutical Labels | Substrates | Sustainability
UPM Raflatac optimizes products for pharmaceutical labeling
Substrates destined for pharma applications must meet strict standards and regulations.Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 09.07.18
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Substrates
Cosmo Films launches heat resistant films
Available in 15, 18, 20 microns, the films are well suited for both adhesive and extrusion lamination.09.06.18
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Latin America
Taghleef Industries set to acquire Biofilm
Taghleef will increase its annual production capacity of BOPP films to more than 500,000 tons.08.21.18
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Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Flexible Packaging | North America
HP providing solutions for growing flexible packaging segments
Digital printing gives label converters another method to find success with these applications.Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 08.14.18
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Europe | India | Substrates
Treofan Europe sold to Jindal Films
Jindal Films is a specialty BOPP film manufacturer with production plants in India, Europe and the United States.08.07.18
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Flexible Packaging | Folding Carton | Pressure Sensitive | Prime Labels
RotoMetrics celebrates an 'Exploration of Print' at UK event
More than 300 converters attended the two-day event and learned about several aspects of a truly evolving industry.Nick Coombes 07.24.18
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Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing
Canon launches Océ LabelStream 4000 series
The industrial-scale UV inkjet press looks to carve out a significant presence in the growing label printing market.06.06.18
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Food Labels | Substrates | Sustainability
Sausage brand goes linerless with Ravenwood
The brand owner wanted its packaging to take on a unique look that would also allow consumers to actually see the product.05.29.18
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Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing
Uteco Group and Kodak announce availability of Sapphire EVO digital press
The Sapphire EVO digital press addresses a full range of low and high-volume applications that produce up to 20m2 per year.04.23.18
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Pouch Converting
Pouches are experiencing greater growth rates than other forms of flexible packaging.Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 04.09.18
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Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing
Mark Andy unveils Digital Series HD
The modular press supports 5 through 8 digital printhead options, as well as integrated inline or near-line finishing.04.03.18
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North America | Substrates
Toray Plastics (America) bolstering support of Mexican market
Mexico’s warm climate and topography are critical factors when customers are specifying packaging films.03.29.18
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Matrix Removal
A detailed look at some of the technical elements of this important label converting process.Harveer Sahni 03.09.18
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North America
CCL to acquire Treofan Americas
Following the nearly $255 million deal, the acquired Treofan entities will trade under the Innovia brand.03.09.18
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Flexo Presses | Flexography | North America
Hub Labels celebrates addition of new MPS EF Press
The Maryland-based label converter welcomed the new press February 21 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.02.21.18
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Substrates
Innovia Films adds new squeezable films
The new downgauged grades have been added to the company's BOPP squeezable Rayoface label facestock range.02.15.18
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Europe
Bobst launches AluBond for high-metal adhesion
Bobst AluBond has been shown to increase metal bond strength and metal adhesion on most commonly used substrates.02.06.18
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Bobst introduces new K5 Vision compact vacuum metalizer
The K5 Vision can handle a wide range of substrates and enables quick changeover of different film types.01.29.18
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Asia | Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Europe | Substrates
Xeikon announces substrate qualification for Filmax
Filmax BML-S and BML-O films have been qualified after thorough testing at Xeikon’s production facility in Belgium.11.09.17
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Finishing | Flexo Presses | Flexography | Label Converting Equipment | Label Finishing Equipment | Prepress | Prepress Equipment | Substrates
MPS Systems North America hosts successful Open House
Nearly 150 visitors to Green Bay attended presentations at Lambeau Field and equipment demos at the new MPS facility.10.30.17
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Europe | Substrates
Treofan expands EUP range of IML films
The new solution with 70 µm thickness is designed for high-performance applications.10.24.17
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Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing
Xeikon debuts new PX2000 UV inkjet digital label press
Powered by Panther technology, the inkjet press uses UV inks and takes advantage of the Xeikon X-800 digital front end.10.02.17
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QSPAC exhibits latest in self-wound lamination
It offers BOPP and PET films coated with a high-performance and clear emulsion acrylic adhesive.09.28.17
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Appvion showcases new direct thermal products
The company’s debut of Dual RB, Résiste 185-3.2, and Résiste LE has been accompanied by live product demos.09.27.17
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Ravenwood Packaging demonstrating two linerless applicators
The company also has its Com500 Coater running on a life-sized video wall.09.24.17
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Taghleef Industries showcases wide range of specialized films
Extra matte finish SoFT TOUcH with tactile properties creates a smooth, soft effect to transmit a luxurious sensation.09.24.17
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Digital Printing | Flexography | Substrates | Sustainability
Film Substrates
The newest films meet converter needs for a wide range of labeling applications.Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 09.11.17
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North America
Treofan installs Bobst metalizer in Mexico plant
The move highlights Treofan's strategy to invest heavily in the latest technology to modernize its manufacturing plants.08.30.17
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Beer Labels | Beverage Labels | Digital Printing
Beer and beverage label printing: What you need to know
The no-label look has transformed beer labels into a strong growth market for the self-adhesive label market.Filip Weymans, VP of Global Marketing, Xeikon 08.30.17
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Food Labels | Pressroom Supplies | Pressure Sensitive | Specialty Labels | Substrates
I.D. Images adds PolarBond adhesive to label portfolio
The all-in-one label adhesive technology addresses slim temperature range restrictions.08.17.17
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Latin America | North America | Substrates
Treofan Americas to boost capacity by 50%
The BOPP film supplier is investing $45 million in a new 5- layer orientation line in Mexico.06.26.17
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Europe | Flexible Packaging | Prime Labels
Bobst hosts gravure innovation event in Italy
The theme “Extending the scope, new technologies for gravure" brought 150 converters to San Giorgio Monferrato.06.09.17
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North America
MAXStick certified by DIGI on Linerless label printer
Linerless labels can be utilized on all DIGI machines from their high speed HI-700 to their entry level LI-700D.06.05.17
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Ink and Coatings | North America
Actega North America launches RAD-BOND UV laminating adhesive
It has been designed to laminate BOPP to BOPP and BOPP to paper.06.01.17
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North America | Sustainability
Avery Dennison drives sustainability goals
The company has developed new portfolios, enhanced materials and established a list of future goals to reach by 2025.Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 04.24.17
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Europe
Jindal Films opens new technology innovation center
The Global Technology Innovation Center opened in Virton, Belgium on March 30, 2017, in front of over 200 guests.04.11.17
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India
Cosmo Films commissions significant capacity expansion
The company will increase its annual capacity by 40%.02.08.17
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Beverage Labels | North America
PepsiCo partners with Constantia Flexibles for LIFEWTR label
“We believe the biggest equity of this brand is the label," says Seth Kaufman, chief marketing officer of PepsiCo NA.02.01.17
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North America
CCL Industries to acquire Innovia Group
CCL is the world’s largest specialty label business, employing more than 20,000 people across 35 countries.12.20.16
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Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Industrial Labels | Ink and Coatings | Pressroom Supplies | Substrates
Mark Andy Digital Series ink receives UL certification on Avery Dennison substrates
The inks were able to pass the majority of the tests without a laminate present.12.01.16
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Substrates
Cosmo Films releases new universal lidding film
It is suitable for heat sealing to any of the rigid thermoformed cups/containers made up of PP/HIPS/PET/PVCor PE.11.11.16
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Europe | Sustainability
Seminar to address linerless market coming to the Netherlands
AWA’s Jos de Vries has been appointed as chairman of the event.11.11.16
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Substrates
Cosmo Films launches new line of lamination films
The BOPP-based Black Velvet line is suitable for post-lamination processes like spot UV, foil stamping and printing.10.24.16
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Labelexpo Americas 2016 Post-Show Report
Exhibitors and attendees came to Rosemont in record numbers.Steve Katz, Editor 10.14.16
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Substrates
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QSPAC exhibits extensive line of selfwound overlamination films
Specialty products include extra clear, thermal transfer printable, release coated and UL recognized overlaminates.09.14.16
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Konica Minolta makes Labelexpo Americas debut
The bizhub PRESS C71cf uses dry-toner electrophotography, prints full CMYK color in 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution.09.13.16
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Michelman launches water-based inkjet primer
JetPrime improves print quality and ink adhesion on both film and paper substrates.09.13.16
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North America | Sustainability
The Linerless Trail set for Labelexpo Americas 2016
Visitors to the show will be able to see live demonstrations, as well as collect linerless samples.08.24.16
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North America | Substrates
Sun Chemical partners with acpo
Sun Chemical will supply its SunBar oxygen barrier coatings to acpo to coat and supply various films.08.17.16
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Substrates
Innovia places emphasis on BOPP films
Innovia is restructuring to ensure that its BOPP focus is fully aligned throughout the business, people, service and systems.07.14.16
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Substrates
Synthetic paper market to reach $454.5 million by 2024
Synthetic paper is an eco-friendly alternative to the conventional wood pulp-based paper.07.12.16
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Europe
Treofan doubles profits in 2015
In 2015, the share of specialty films grew to almost 70% of total sales volume, reaching 72% in the first quarter of 2016.04.29.16
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Europe
Treofan streamlines European management structure
Luigi Martinese will be in charge of the German plant in Neunkirchen, as well as the Italian plants in Battipaglia and Terni.04.14.16
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Asia | Australia | Beverage Labels | China | Europe | Food Labels | In-Mold | India | Industrial Labels | Latin America | North America
In-mold labels market worth $3.23 billion by 2020
The food & beverage sector is expected to experience a higher growth rate than other IML segments.02.19.16
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Substrates
Jindal Films Americas invests $180M relocating HQ and R&D center to Georgia
The move will create 240 new jobs.12.10.15
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Europe
Jindal Films announces new metalizer and BOPP line in Italy
Metalizing and extrusion capabilities include an increasing capacity of more than 50,000 tons per year.12.08.15
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Flexography | North America
Polytex launches new flexo primer for HP Indigo receptivity
The product is designed to make conventional substrates receptive to the HP Indigo print process.11.30.15
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Substrates
Global film market trends to 2019
PCI Films Consulting Limited looks at a wide range of topics in the BOPP films market.
