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KDV Label acquired by Mason Wells

The management team will remain in place, and KDV will continue to be led by CEO and second-generation president Shane Vaughn.
09.16.21
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
Finishing | Ink and Coatings | North America

Maxcess improves performance with new RotoRepel release coatings

Recent testing of the exclusive coating showed a significant roll performance improvement and increased uptime on both ink and adhesive challenges.
08.03.21
Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Europe

French printer installs second Mark Andy digital press

Ballouhey has added a Mark Andy Digital Pro to complement the Digital One that was installed in 2018.
08.02.21
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
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
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
Industrial Labels | Substrates

FLEXcon unveils new durable labeling product line

FLEXcon NEXgen creates a path forward toward a more strategic and cost-effective UL portfolio.
06.29.21
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
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
Europe | Finishing

Digicon 3 upgrades operations at NSD Labels

The modular ABG unit has been configured to meet individual finishing requirements for labels and flexible packaging.
06.03.21
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
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
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
GAA merges with AIMCAL

The agreement creates an organization with a common mission, organizational structure, and programming.
Steve Katz 04.20.21
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
Flexography | North America

Lux Global Label invests in Nilpeter

The converter's new FA-17, which has increased operator efficiency, was installed in October 2020.
Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.30.21
Europe | Finishing

Limpet Labels invests in ABG Digicon 3

The investment provides a future-proof and modular-based finishing line to match the label producer’s growth expectations.
Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.25.21
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 | Flexography

Gallus hosts successful virtual event

The event was highlighted by breakout sessions and live demonstrations.
Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.09.21
Flexo Presses

Automation and wider widths are transforming the future of this vital printing technology.
03.04.21
Digital Printing | North America

PCMC launches fully modular digital conversion system

This new flexible inkjet printing solution provides enhanced print quality for many platforms, including labels, folding cartons and flexible packaging.
Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.01.21
PCMC launches fully modular ION digital conversion system

New flexible inkjet printing solution provides high-speed superior print quality and a flexible platform
Digital Printing | Ink and Coatings

Ashland introduces new water-based inkjet primer series

Purekote 29100 offers a versatile range of high gloss, matte and satin finishes for the label, packaging and graphic arts markets.
Steve Katz 02.22.21
North America

AZCO utilizes automation to enhance flexibility

SmartFrame has been designed for ease and convenience, and has the capability to handle many different modular units.
Greg Hrinya, Editor 02.11.21
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
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
North America

Mat Jones joins Grafotronic

Jones, the new regional sales manager, will be responsible for the expansion of the company's finishing products in the US Midwest.
Greg Hrinya, Editor 01.26.21
Baldwin's Ahlbrandt unveils corona treatment product

The Ozone Converter Catalytic Air Purifier (CAP) cleans exhaust air from corona surface treatment systems.
01.14.21
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
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
Avery Dennison Performance Tapes releases new bonding study

The second in a series of bonding studies focuses on Woodbridge AutoBond Flexible Foams.
L&NW Staff 11.17.20
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
Circularity

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Calvin Frost 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
Ink and Coatings | Substrates

Massachusetts recognizes FLEXcon for COVID-19 response

The Commonwealth's legislature lauded the supplier for its efforts in helping ensure the safety of frontline workers during the pandemic.
L&NW Staff 10.22.20
Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Europe | Label Converting Equipment

Herzog Etiketten installs Mark Andy Digital Pro 3

This dry toner press offers CMYK digital print plus a flexo unit for spot color or varnish.
L&NW Staff 10.13.20
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
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
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
Substrates

Jessup adds New Era Converting coating and laminating line

The machine is currently in the process of being installed at Jessup's Lake Bluff, IL facility.
L&NW Staff 09.16.20
Tips for handling increased printing demands

Vetaphone's Steen Clausen identifies regular inspection and electrode analysis as several factors of routine production maintenance.
Steen Clausen , Customer support team, Vetaphone 05.14.20
Flexography | North America

Andy Gillis appointed at Anderson & Vreeland

Gillis joins the company as vice president of sales and general manager.
L&NW Staff 05.11.20
Xeikon Introduces New High-End Digital Label Press

Xeikon CX300, based on Cheetah 2.0 technology, addresses current market needs in the label market with versatility, productivity and quality