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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

Resource Label Group acquires Missouri-based Ample Labels

With the addition of Ample Labels, Resource Label will have 20 manufacturing locations in North America and expand its footprint in the Midwest.

09.22.21

North America

Resource Label Group set to acquire StickerGiant

Based in Longmont, CO, StickerGiant has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Colorado.

09.17.21

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

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

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.

Shrink

AWA publishes sleeve labeling study

AWAreness Report Global Sleeve Label Market 2021 confirms how strongly the technology has established itself in a relatively short amount of time.

08.26.21

Flexible Packaging | Prepress

Esko, ePac unveil ePacConnect

Automation Engine's VDP technology enables the printing of serialized and secure QR codes on flexible packaging on a mass scale.

08.26.21

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

Visual and Haptic Effects for Shrink Sleeves

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08.17.21

North America

Scentisphere identifies new labeling opportunity

Adding a scent to labels and packaging can significantly increase consumer engagement and lead to more sales for brands.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 08.17.21

North America

Resource Label Group acquires Teklabel

RLG's 20th acquisition will help provide flexible packaging solutions for the food, wine, health and personal care, nutraceutical, and medical markets.

08.12.21

Digital Printing | Flexography | North America

Lux Global Label adapts, thrives during challenging year

The Lafayette Hill, PA-based converter has ushered in a new CEO, invested in new equipment, and continued to meet supply demand.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 08.09.21

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

North America

Signature and Action Flexible Packaging acquires Chromatic Labels

The California-based Chromatic provides flexible packaging, shrink sleeves and labels to short-run, high-SKU count customers.

07.28.21

Flexo Presses | Flexography | North America

Fortis Solutions Group adds two Lombardi mid-web flexo presses

Fortis needed two new flexo presses to meet growing demand for flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, specialty cartons and more.

07.26.21

Asia | Flexible Packaging

anytron any-PACK helps Korean company with flexible packaging

The Agricultural Processing Center can print labels and pouches with any-pack and easily insert and edit variable data with dedicated software.

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

Films

This growing segment must meet demand for aesthetics and sustainability.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 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

Recyclable flexible packaging hits British market

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07.16.21

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

North America

Resource Label Group acquired by Ares Management

Resource Label was previously a portfolio company of First Atlantic Capital and TPG Growth.

07.09.21

Europe | Flexo Presses | Flexography

Italian converter installs new Omet XFlex X7 label printing press

Be Packaging has been an Omet partner since 2009, and aims at expanding its market share by focusing on print quality, speed, and reliability

07.06.21

North America

Scentisphere highlights new products for scented packaging

Scent on packaging engages and educates consumers about the product at the point of sale, where 75% of purchase decisions are made, the company says.

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

Flexible Packaging | Shrink

LongueVue Capital invests in Traco Manufacturing

Traco manufactures flexible packaging products, printed shrink labels and sleeves, and distributes packaging supplies to a variety of markets.

06.24.21

Medical Labels | Pharmaceutical Labels | Security Labels

Schreiner MediPharm, Plas-Tech team for syringe label security innovation

The partnership provides pharmaceutical manufacturers with a full-service solution for equipping luer-lock syringes with reliable tamper evidence.

06.22.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

Dantex continues US sales uplift

The high specification PicoColour press is set to be delivered to Orlando, FL-based Shrink Sleeves & Labels in July.

06.16.21

Flexible Packaging | Food Labels | Sustainability

Polysack and Flessofab unveil recyclable flexible packaging

The Pack’N’Cycle family of films is made of Mono Oriented PE (MOPE) and has enhanced properties compared to traditional PE films.

Steve Katz 06.14.21

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

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

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Europe

Durst, All4Labels complete Tau 510 RSCi beta testing

The Tau 510 RSCi was installed at the All4Labels plant in Gebesee in mid-2020 and has since been tested under real production conditions.

06.02.21

Beer Labels | North America | Spirits Labels | Wine Labels

Avery Dennison focusing on beer, wine and spirits market

The substrate and adhesive specialist has engineered a host of labeling materials to support converters in this pivotal space.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.27.21

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

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

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

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

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

Flexible Packaging | Shrink

Innovia launches BOPP film with improved thermal resistance

CHS offers improved thermal resistance and shrinkage properties compared to conventional polypropylene films.

Steve Katz 05.11.21

Label Converting Equipment | Shrink

ABG adds rebranded smart shrink sleeve machinery to portfolio

The move aims to provide customers in the labeling sector with the opportunity to diversify into the shrink sleeve market.

Steve Katz 05.11.21

Europe | Flexo Presses | Flexography

German converter invests in new Bobst Master M6 inline press

The 9-color UV flexo machine was chosen in expectation of ongoing growth in demand for flexible packaging and new sustainable materials.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.11.21

Europe | Flexo Presses | Flexography

Italian printer upgrades to Nilpeter FA-17

“A spaceship has landed in Palermo,” says Marco Mussumarra, AM Etichette.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.11.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

General Data expands capabilities with HP Indigo 6900 digital press

The HP Indigo 6900, which is equipped with a GM DC 350 finisher, enables General Data to increase its production of digitally printed color labels.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.10.21

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

North America

Resource Label Group acquires Cypress MultiGraphics

Cypress MultiGraphics represents the 19th acquisition for RLG and will increase its manufacturing footprint to 20 locations across North America.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.04.21

Substrates | Sustainability

CCL's EcoFloat sleeve material endorsed by APR

EcoFloat is a floatable polyolefin shrink film with high shrinkage engineered to perform ideally during the PET recycling process.

Steve Katz 04.29.21

Flexible Packaging | Substrates | Sustainability

Polysack and HP Indigo form film recycling partnership

The collaboration aims to validate Polysack's fully recyclable packaging films for printing on HP Indigo digital presses.

Steve Katz 04.27.21

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

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 | North America

Epson upgrades SurePress demo facility

The updated facility will better support virtual demos and live, custom one-on-one discussions with prospective label and packaging customers.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.22.21

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

Europe | Flexible Packaging

Enprom helps converter respond to flexible packaging needs

The non-stop double turret slitter rewinder is Emsur’s second Enprom investment recently.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.13.21

Beer Labels | Beverage Labels | Promotional Labels | Shrink | Specialty Labels

CCL's 'CANtastic' combines can and shrink sleeve

The new type of aluminum can packaging offers optimal hygiene with promotional marketing possibilities.

Steve Katz 03.19.21

Omet announces new role for Roberto Speri

His new role, key account manager and offset business developer, has been created within the commercial structure of the Omet Label & Packaging Division.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.18.21

Europe | Flexo Presses | Flexography | Medical Labels | Pharmaceutical Labels

MP+H Packaging adds Nilpeter FA-22

The press expands capacity and keeps up with the demand brought about by COVID-19 in the medical industry.

Steve Katz 03.17.21

North America

Domino remembers DWS Printing's Tom Staib

The digital printing specialist has created a tribute video for Tom Staib, who was a pillar in the label and package printing industry.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.16.21

Europe | Finishing

Enprom secures first UK order for eRR40

The dual doctoring solution heads to Olympus Print Group, which is a specialist in self-adhesive labels, shrink sleeves and large format digital print.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.10.21

North America

Resource Label Group acquires New England Label

New England Label represents Resource Label Group's 18th acquisition, and its fourth in the Northeast.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.08.21

Flexo Presses

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

03.04.21

North America

Fort Dearborn Company acquires Hammer Packaging

The combined organization takes advantage of Hammer’s state-of-the-art technology to enhance Fort Dearborn’s leadership position in the market.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.03.21

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

Australia | Digital Printing

S-OneLP thermal laminator heads to Australia

The converter installed a 30" Cellcoat T-Series thermal laminator to enhance label and flexible packaging jobs coming off its fleet of HP Indigo presses.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.17.21

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

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

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

Flexo Presses | Flexography | Industrial Labels | Smart Labels | Specialty Labels

Repacorp grows RFID business with assist from Mark Andy

"The interest in this product line has peaked over the last year and I believe customers seem less scared and more understanding of the technology."

Steve Katz 02.04.21

Medical Labels | Pharmaceutical Labels | Specialty Labels

Schreiner MediPharm introduces syringe label with enhanced safety

The Syringe-Closure-Wrap has a label that surrounds both the barrel and cap for integrated first-opening indication – an effective tamper-proof solution.

01.27.21

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

Digital Printing | Flexography | Prepress

Convergence of print markets: Is it inevitable?

The decline in the traditional commercial offset printing industry continues to lead printers to expand their product range.

Jean Poncet 01.25.21

ProMach strengthens flexible packaging business

The company has acquired the assets of KHS Bartelt, expanding its capabilities in pouch making, shrink sleeves and cartons.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 01.25.21

Food Safety and Digital Printing

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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

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

North America | Sustainability

Outlook Group wins Wisconsin DNR Recycling Award

The converter was chosen for its landfill diversion program and for demonstrating a commitment to its recycling scheme.

L&NW Staff 12.22.20

Asia

Inaugural edition of Labelexpo South China takes place

A total of 8,778 visitors attended the event from December 8-10, 2020.

L&NW Staff 12.21.20

AWA launches virtual event platform

The first AWAVirtual event took place in August 2020, followed by a number of conferences and seminars that pivoted from traditional physical events.

L&NW Staff 12.18.20

L&NW’s top headlines of 2020

Mergers and acquisitions, new product launches, and industry activity highlighted the tumultuous year.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 12.17.20

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

North America

Resource Label Group acquires Labels West

Labels West represents the 17th acquisition for Resource Label Group.

L&NW Staff 12.11.20

Flexible Packaging | Pressure Sensitive | Prime Labels | Security Labels

Fortis Solutions Group acquires Kala Packaging

Kala specializes in variable content printing, anti-counterfeit and security solutions, and food-safe flexible packaging.

12.10.20

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

Europe | Sustainability

Canada's Imprimerie Ste-Julie goes linerless with Ravenwood

IMPSJ's Com500 Coater offers customers a sustainable alternative to self-adhesive labeling while reducing its carbon footprint.

L&NW Staff 12.08.20

Flexible Packaging | Label Converting Equipment | Shrink

Enprom launches dual doctoring machine

The eRR40 is a dual inspector and rewinder machine that can be used in both the shrink sleeve and flexible packaging markets.

L&NW Staff 12.03.20

Europe | Flexible Packaging

Enprom enhances efficiency at Multisac

The eRS60 sleeve seaming solution has been installed at the flexible packaging converter's main production site in Vozuela.

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

TLMI announces winners of 43rd Annual Awards competition

The coveted Best in Show Award was presented to Multi-Color Corporation for its “Sixth Sense” prime label.

11.23.20

Finishing | Label Converting Equipment | Label Finishing Equipment

TQL Packaging Solutions installs Rotoflex VLI 700

The VLI is a 28.5" inspection, slitting and rewind system that complements advanced applications and high-volume production.

L&NW Staff 11.23.20

Europe | Flexo Presses | Flexography

Gallus Labelmaster makes mark in Czech Republic

The Labelmaster's modularity and flexibility have led to three installations in the country.

L&NW Staff 11.16.20

North America

TLMI Virtual Annual Meeting proves ‘only constant is change’

A wide range of industry experts shared their views of the label and packaging industry on November 11-12, 2020.

Greg Hrinya & Steve Katz 11.13.20

Pandemic creates label ‘silver linings’

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Mark Lusky 11.12.20

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

Overlamination Films

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

Steve Katz, Associate Editor 11.12.20

Narrow Web Profile: Quality Tape & Label

Digital printing has helped this Georgia label converter grow its business tenfold.

Greg Hrinya , Editor 11.12.20

Digital Printing

anytron - Bitek Technology unveils any-JET II

The new inline digital press for labels and flexible packaging is powered by Memjet inkjet printing technology.

L&NW Staff 11.03.20

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Finishing

Epson and Grafisk Maskinfabrik offer bundle

Special pricing is available for the SurePress L-6534VW digital LED UV inkjet label press and the GM Econ finisher.

L&NW Staff 10.29.20

Flexible Packaging | Label Converting Equipment

Enprom smart technology assists Emsur

The flexible packaging converter is benefitting from a nonstop 3-shaft turret rewinder based on Enprom’s Smart Wheel system.

L&NW Staff 10.29.20

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

Flexible Packaging | Substrates

Glenroy announces new leadership

Tom Danneker, former president of Klement’s Sausage Company, has joined Glenroy as president and CEO.

L&NW Staff 10.27.20

Flexography | Label Converting Equipment | Sustainability

Enprom's eFCS 130 promotes sustainability

The eFCS 130 combines inline processes to provide a highly efficient hybrid solution that enables high productivity with reduced waste.

L&NW Staff 10.26.20

Brook & Whittle partners with Tri Print

The partnership underscores Brook & Whittle’s continued expansion on the West Coast.

L&NW Staff 10.20.20

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

Flexible Packaging | North America

FPA publishes 2020 State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report

The total U.S. flexible packaging industry is estimated to be $33.6 billion in annual sales for 2019.

L&NW Staff 10.12.20

Companies To Watch: K-1 Packaging Group

Having eclipsed its 25-year anniversary, K-1 Packaging Group has its sights squarely set on the future.

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

Digital Printing | Finishing

Prati targets new markets with DigiFast 20000

Fully modular and user-friendly, DigiFast 20000 answers the demands of the fast-growing mid web sector and digital packaging market.

L&NW Staff 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

Digital Printing

Xeikon Café TV targets new markets

On October 15, product experts illustrated how Xeikon fleXflow supports the company's Pouch Production solution.

L&NW Staff 10.08.20

Digital Printing

Brook & Whittle acquires ILS and Wizard Labels

ILS and Wizard Labels are the fourth and fifth add-on transactions that Brook & Whittle anticipates completing since Snow Phipps’ initial investment in 2017.

L&NW Staff 10.08.20