Phoenix Films, Inc

India

UFlex adds capacity in packaging films

The company has witnessed a surge in demand for multiple lines of businesses while also adding newer clients.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.25.21

Polyester Liner: High Speed. Increased Efficiency.

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Digital Printers & Presses | North America

Dantex set to install first PicoJet digital press in US

The PicoJet digital UV inkjet press is destined for New Jersey-based Beau Label in spring 2021.

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

Don’t Forget Fido!

PET PRODUCTS

Finishing

ASL Print FX invests in Prati technology

The Prati Saturn TE450 slitter/rewinder will enhance ASL's production efficiency and flexibility.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.08.21

Paper Substrates

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

Greg Hrinya, Editor 01.28.21

Wine Labels

Embellishments and digital printing are two technologies impacting this growing market.

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

Medical Labels | Pharmaceutical Labels | Specialty Labels

VPF launches deep-freeze adhesive

Extreme cooling is essential for certain pharmaceutical products, such as COVID-19 vaccines, in order to guarantee their effectiveness.

Steve Katz 01.25.21

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

WHEN PACKAGES COME AND GO, LABEL CHOICE MATTERS

Smarter labeling for a more circular future.

Current Wine & Spirits Trends

Had any alcoholic beverages...at home... lately?

SMARTER LABELING FOR A MORE CIRCULAR FUTURE

Tomorrow matters now

UPM Raflatac Wash-off - When packages come and go, label choice matters

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Imagine plastics from the forests - Biofore Case

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Kernow FloorSharK® achieves anti-slip R10 rating for floor graphics on Xeikon 3000 series

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North America | Substrates | Sustainability

Avery Dennison receives APR recognition

The company's MDO and PE films have been recognized to comply with the APR's Critical Guidance for HDPE recycling.

L&NW Staff 01.12.21

North America

Flexible packaging specialist selects Vetaphone

Custom Design Applications chose Vetaphone for its simplicity and efficiency of design, as well as its consistency.

L&NW Staff 01.11.21

Substrates

New FILMtech process enhances barrier and adhesion properties

The SEMG process is applicable to all films, independent of the film’s manufacturing process.

L&NW Staff 01.08.21

INNOVATIONS IN SUSTAINABLE FILMS LABELING

UPM Raflatac SmartCircle™ portfolio selections

HELIX PACKAGING INC: CALCULATED SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS WITH PET LINER

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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

Are you taking a bite out of food label opportunities?

The food label sector is booming - do you have enough material?

Beauty & Personal Care Labels | Flexible Packaging | Folding Carton | Promotional Labels | Spirits Labels

Terphane launches velvet touch lamination film

"The trend of textures on packaging is growing rapidly in the U.S., at rates above 15%, some experts estimate."

12.22.20

Flexible Packaging | Flexography | North America

Nilpeter FA-26 destined for Texas

This installation at TQL is the first of any in Nilpeter’s press series to include inline E-Beam lamination.

L&NW Staff 12.14.20

Flexo Supplies | North America

LLFlex relies on legacy technology from Flexo Wash

LLFlex, a manufacturer based in Louisville, KY, USA, uses the first FW 3000 Flexo Wash Anilox Cleaner to meet demand.

L&NW Staff 12.10.20

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

Security Labels | Substrates

Mactac expands Lintec security labeling product line

New products have been added to the specialty non-transfer VOID portfolio.

L&NW Staff 11.18.20

Overlamination Films

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

Steve Katz, Associate Editor 11.12.20

Dirty work

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John Penhallow 11.12.20

Finishing

Cris Ray Printing invests in Prati

Cris Ray Printing's new Prati Saturn TE370 slitter/rewinder will enhance production efficiency and promote flexibility.

L&NW Staff 11.12.20

Europe

Vetaphone provides Nu-Coat with UV coating line

Vetaphone's technology will help the Welsh company in the sign, wide format, and label markets.

L&NW Staff 11.09.20

North America

CCL installs new matrix waste removal system

The fully automated system from Lundberg Tech is assisting the label converter in its Clinton, SC facility.

L&NW Staff 11.05.20

Inovar acquires Tabco

The move further expands Inovar's presence in the Midwest US.

L&NW Staff 11.05.20

How to conquer the wild west of Cannabis Labeling

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The Effects of COVID on Craft Breweries

What’s happening in the market?

Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

Sun Chemical releases 2019 Sustainability Report

The report stresses responsibility to raise awareness about environmental issues in the graphic arts industry.

L&NW Staff 10.28.20

North America

Resource Label Group acquires McDowell Label

McDowell Label, which has secured more than 500 national and international awards, becomes Resource Label’s 16th addition and second in Texas.

L&NW Staff 10.27.20

Beauty & Personal Care Labels | Shrink

Global sleeve labels market to reach $18.6 billion by 2027

Expanding personal care and cosmetic industry is projected to show lucrative growth opportunity to the market of sleeve labels.

L&NW Staff 10.27.20

North America | Sustainability

UPM Raflatac joins CELAB initiative

"CELAB: Creating the Circular Economy for Labeling" has been instituted to boost matrix and liner recycling in the pressure sensitive labeling industry.

L&NW Staff 10.27.20

North America | Substrates | Sustainability

Beverage manufacturer turns to Avery Dennison CleanFlake technology

Pamco Label, a Resource Label Group company, recommended CleanFlake based on Zing Zang’s sustainability objectives.

L&NW Staff 10.20.20

North America | Substrates

Labels & Decals grows with support of Channeled Resources Group

The converter's press operators have been satisfied with how the Channeled Choice portfolio papers run on their Mark Andy press.

L&NW Staff 10.20.20

North America

Graham Packaging recognized by Sustainable Packaging Coalition

Graham’s REFPET returnable, refillable PET containers garnered the Innovation in Recovery award.

L&NW Staff 10.16.20

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: ModTek

ModTek, with an eye on sustainability and company culture, is positioning itself for the future with digital printing.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 10.09.20

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

Black swan brings opportunity

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Steve Katz 10.09.20

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

North America | Substrates | Sustainability

New product VideoBite: Avery Dennison recognized for Clear BOPP films

Angel Harvey joins L&NW to discuss this new product line, which has been the first to receive a key certification from APR.

L&NW Staff

North America

Five label trends to differentiate your brand in 2021

Resource Label Group defines multiple strategies to prepare for what's next in the label and packaging industry.

Marsha Frydrychowski , Director of Marketing Services, Resource Label Group 10.05.20

Substrates | Sustainability

Innovia launches carbon neutral BOPP label film

Encore C45cn is ISCC certified and will contribute to reducing carbon footprint and reducing the use of fossil resources.

L&NW Staff 09.18.20

North America | Substrates | Sustainability

New product VideoBite: SmartCircle RW85C from UPM Raflatac

Kyle Strenski, director of global business development at UPM Raflatac, highlights the environmental benefits of this new wash-off solution.

L&NW Staff

Rotary Dies

Improved performance with fast production and delivery times make flexible dies the go-to choice for rotary diecutting.

Steve Katz, Associate Editor 07.13.20

Enhance package recyclability with new UPM Raflatac RW85C wash-off solutions

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Label and narrow web packaging applications at a glance.

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Flexible Packaging | Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

Siegwerk reports de-inking breakthrough

Working with APK AG, the ink manufacturer successfully completed de-inking trials of twofold printed LDPE-films.

05.14.20

Flexible Packaging

Glenroy and FPA publish LCA report

The study compares the environmental impact of pre-made STANDCAP pouches to rigid plastic bottles.

L&NW Staff 05.13.20

ICE USA announces new event name, dates and venue for 2021

Under new management by Reed Exhibitions, the new show name emphasizes education while maintaining core messaging.

05.12.20

Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

INX International introduces Genesis GS washable inks for labels

The new product line offers an abundance of environmental, efficiency and print quality benefits.

05.12.20

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Flexible Packaging

Mepco Label Systems installs HP Indigo press

The HP Indigo 20000 digital press will allow Mepco to expand into flexible packaging.

L&NW Staff 05.12.20

Industrial Labels | North America | Substrates

Mactac unveils new cryogenic labels

The labelstocks are intended for harsh temperatures as low as -320 degrees Fahrenheit.

L&NW Staff 05.11.20

Flexible Packaging | Substrates | Sustainability

C-P Flexible Packaging unveils C-P GreenStream portfolio

Created with the circular economy in mind, the line includes options that reduce the amount of material entering the waste stream.

L&NW Staff 05.08.20

Flexo Supplies | Flexography | North America

Innovation explored during FTA Virtual Forum

Industry experts explained how the latest trends – such as automation and connectivity – are impacting labels and packaging.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.08.20

North America | Shrink

Brook & Whittle acquires shrink sleeve facility

Croydon manufactures shrink sleeve labels for a variety of consumer and health care end-use markets in North America.

L&NW Staff 05.06.20

Inhance Technologies' new product deemed fully recyclable

APR and PRE have both recognized Enkase for meeting critical guidance requirements.

L&NW Staff 04.28.20

LABEL ACADEMY – THE FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PROCESS PART 2

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ABEL ACADEMY – THE FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PROCESS PART 1

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Customer Service Drives

2020 Label Printing Advancements

Mark Lusky 01.31.20

If you want to make money…

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John Pennhallow 01.31.20

Asia

Vetaphone corona treatment aids Vietnamese converter

Anlac Labels supplies a diverse range of industries and has fitted the technology to its flexo and digital presses.

01.10.20

Flexo Presses | Flexography

Koenig & Bauer Flexotecnica launches new CI flexo press

The Evo XC offers a small footprint and is available in two different versions, with a maximum repeat length of up to 850 mm and printing speeds up to 400 m/m.

01.07.20

Europe | Substrates