Trebnick Systems, Inc.

North America

Global Graphics touts SmartDFE

All four Global Graphics group companies – Global Graphics Software, Hybrid Software, Meteor Inkjet and Xitron – exhibited together for the first time.

09.27.21

India | Sustainability

UFlex joins Alliance to promote circular economy

Founded in 2019, Alliance has convened a global network of corporations, project partners, and supporters across the plastics value chain.

09.21.21

North America

Vetaphone grows business in Mexico

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

09.20.21

Digital Printing

Vanguard USA, a Durst Group Company, establishes European branch

The newly-formed Vanguard Europe GmbH, based in Italy, will offer its wide format portfolio in European markets.

09.20.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

Epson highlighting SurePress UV digital press at Label Congress

“This show provides an excellent opportunity to showcase our leading label press technology," says Victor Gomez.

09.17.21

Europe | Finishing | Label Finishing Equipment

Rotocontrol appoints new partner for Austria and Switzerland

MCA PRO will provide sales and service support for the Rotocontrol range of label finishing systems.

09.16.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Europe

First Bobst digital label press installed in France

The Mouvent LB702-UV addresses 90% of all label jobs cost effectively up to 26,000 linear feet in run length, at speeds up to 330 fpm.

09.14.21

Labels that hold up: A vital customer service commitment

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Mark Lusky 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

Australia | Flexible Packaging

ePac Flexible Packaging expands to Australia

Its first manufacturing facility in the region will open in Melbourne in the fourth quarter of 2021.

09.09.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Europe

DTM Print now offering Primera's Catalyst laser label marking system

Catalyst allows for fast and easy production of highly durable, synthetic labels for a wide range of rough-service applications.

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

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Industrial Labels | Substrates

Primera partners with Schreiner Protech

A new rugged-sector laser marking and printing system is combined with Schreiner Protech’s Color Laser Film for a turnkey, single-source solution.

09.08.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

Label Resources discusses Durst investment in VideoBite

L&NW sits down with Jerry Marincelj, president of Label Resources, whose company made a statement with the first Durst Tau RSCi in Canada.

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Europe

Limpet Labels invests in Screen L350UV inkjet printing press

“This machine enhances our color gamut while at the same time helping us save ink," says Nathan Williams, operations manager at Limpet Labels.

09.07.21

Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

High tide for change: how to truly embrace sustainability in packaging

The pressure to rethink and reduce the use of plastic in packaging and innovate greener solutions has undoubtedly reached fever pitch.

Benjamin Lux 08.23.21

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

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

Digital Printing

Konica Minolta launches IP Pro Portal

It aims to build a community of profitable businesses through education, networking and shared experience.

08.12.21

Metalcraft launches Inlay Innovation

The wholly-owned subsidiary is focused on custom RFID inlay design, testing and production in Iowa.

08.10.21

Inkjet innovation for printing on glass

The precise printing method allows designs of extremely sophisticated and elegant appearance on glass objects.

North America

TLMI announces theme for upcoming Annual Meeting

From October 17-19, 2021, the in-person meeting will show attendees how to "Thrive: Back to Better."

08.05.21

North America

Smith Corona launches new website

Customers can now easily navigate a more user-friendly interface to find the perfect label for their application.

08.04.21

North America

Inovar Packaging Group acquires Precision Label

This is Inovar’s sixth platform company and adds to its existing manufacturing footprint in Dallas, Boston, Ft. Lauderdale, Milwaukee and Kansas City.

08.03.21

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

Digital Printing | Europe

Xaar opens new corporate office in Cambridge

The move builds on Xaar’s recent rebrand and launch of its ImagineX platform as it continues to focus on the development of inkjet technology.

07.26.21

Food Labels | In-Mold | Industrial Labels | Specialty Labels

IMDA recognizes best in IML/IMD/IME

The In-Mold Decorating Association honors the best in in-mold design and technical achievement, including entries submitted to new categories.

07.21.21

Flexible Packaging | Substrates | Sustainability

ProAmpac acquires APC Paper Group

With this move, ProAmpac expands its paper manufacturing capabilities while strengthening its position in the sustainable products sector.

07.20.21

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

Label Insights: FLEXcon details the importance of material selection

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07.16.21

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

Expansion, inflation and one-handed economists

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John Penhallow 07.16.21

Substrates | Sustainability

Avery Dennison launches Sustainable ADvantage

Through digital strategies and intelligent labeling, the portfolio drives circularity and provides customers with insight on their supply chain impact.

07.14.21

North America

EverGreene Tag & Label makes personnel moves

EverGreene Tag & Label Group has hired Lou Kiernan and appointed Greg Leighty and Brad Tullock general managers.

07.13.21

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

Xaar acquires FFEI

The deal will accelerate the company’s existing growth strategy and will enable Xaar to capture additional opportunities in vertically integrated solutions.

07.12.21

Epson, NiceLabel and 3M tackle regulatory challenges

During the webinar, Epson will showcase the General Data PAC5 color label print-and-apply label applicator, which automates the application of labels.

07.12.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

Epson expands label offerings for ColorWorks printers

Epson media for the ColorWorks C3500, CW-C6000A, CW-C6000P, C7500, and C7500G are available in standard sizes and come in three types.

07.07.21

North America

CD&R to acquire, merge Fort Dearborn and Multi-Color

According to CD&R, the move will create the world’s largest label solutions company serving customers across the globe.

07.06.21

Digital Printing | North America

TriState Container Corporation goes digital with Xeikon IDERA

IDERA was created to bring easy, flexible and sustainable packaging to the corrugated packaging industry.

07.06.21

India | Sustainability

Packaging lessons learned during the pandemic

According to UFlex's Anantshree Chaturvedi, Covid-19 has created greater awareness around key issues like security of supply.

Anantshree Chaturvedi, Vice Chairman, UFlex & CEO, FlexFilms 07.06.21

Finishing | Prepress

Roland DGA adds orange and red options to ECO-UV 5 color gamut

LEC2-640 and LEC2-330 users now reach previously unreachable colors, the company says.

07.01.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing

Mammoth Labels & Packaging grows with Domino N610i

President Stuart Reeve discusses the company's experience and success since its 2020 installation of the Domino UV inkjet digital press.

07.01.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

Reviewing the Epson C7500G printer

Featured in the Colorworks printers division, the Epson C7500G model is an industrial inkjet printer suited for fast, full color printing.

Alaina D'Altorio, Content Marketing Specialist, Smith Corona 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

North America | Substrates

Channeled Resources Group welcomes Dan Cain

Cain has over 20 years of experience in the release liner market, and will serve as director of quality and engineering for the CRG Liner Division.

06.26.21

Substrates | Sustainability

VPF uses Mondi's world-first sustainable release liners for labels

EverLiner M R is being used for VPF’s laminate, significantly reducing the CO2e footprint compared to standard liners.

06.24.21

Substrates

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes to expand in Ohio

The expansion in Painesville will generate more than 25 full-time jobs in the region and support new and existing PS specialty tape customers.

06.22.21

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

Europe | North America | Substrates

Fedrigoni acquires Acucote

This is Fedrigoni's third acquisition in 18 months, and expands the company's presence in the US market.

06.22.21

North America | Substrates

FLEXcon details the importance of material selection

A team of FLEXcon experts sits down with L&NW to explain the process for getting tailored solutions to customers.

Greg Hrinya, Editor

North America

Enterprise Print Group goes digital with Mouvent LB702-UV press

The Bobst press will help Enterprise deliver durable labels for outdoor lawn and garden products, home appliances, medical devices, specialty retail and more.

06.17.21

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

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing

Veltek boosts business with Colordyne digital benchtop printer

"The Colordyne 1600 Series S is the perfect match for our Core2Print system and our customers’ cleanroom requirements," says Kevin McMurtrie.

06.08.21

Digital Printing | Sustainability

Springfield Solutions launches sustainable initiative

The digital label printer is committed to reducing its environmental impact, as well as that of its customers.

06.08.21

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

Trivium notches three packaging design awards

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06.03.21

Sustainability stories

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Steve Katz 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

Avery Dennison completes bonding study with Armacell

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes's new study with Armacell allows converters to evaluate bonding strength along with other application requirements.

06.01.21

Digital Printing | North America

Epson announces availability of OEM PrecisionCore printheads

Epson has continued promoting product development with its Si MEMs-based PrecisionCore technology.

06.01.21

Antibacterial Films: Laminates for a Post-Pandemic World

Recently introduced antibacterial films and technologies are effective against a wide spectrum of harmful bacteria, including MRSA and E. coli.

North America

Avery Dennison, Epson and Teklynx tackle labeling efficiency

The three suppliers hosted a webinar on the logistics and benefits of in-house industrial labeling.

05.27.21

Sustainability

Archroma releases 2020 sustainability report

The report outlines the company’s progress on its priority sustainability topics, such as human health and environmental safety, and resource efficiency.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.25.21

Quality, Flexibility and Predictability in Graphic Arts Printing

In the space served by commercial printers, there are choices to consider for digital print technologies.

Flexible Packaging | North America

C-P Flexible Packaging expands operations

This multi-million-dollar investment includes new high-speed Hudson-Sharp machines with enhanced automation and quicker changeovers.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 05.18.21

Medical Labels | Pharmaceutical Labels | Specialty Labels

Catalent invests in two Herma US wraparound labeling machines

Herma 132M HC Wrap-around Labelers are designed to meet the stringent requirements of round pharmaceutical and healthcare products.

Steve Katz 05.18.21

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

New Michelman varnish optimized for HP Indigo presses

The new suite of DigiGuard Plus UV OPV strengtheners is cost effective and easy to use compared to lamination or other complex solutions, Michelman says.

Steve Katz 05.14.21

Digital Printing | Substrates

UPM Raflatac upgrades Label Material Finder for Digital Printers

The tool provides accurate product information about digital label materials as well as star ratings for how they will perform.

Steve Katz 05.13.21

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

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

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Label Converting Equipment

Lundberg Tech introduces GR360 granulator

With a 4.17” inlet width, the system was developed to match the dimensions of the full web width of digital presses.

Steve Katz 05.05.21

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

Digital Printing

Global Graphics unveils new SmartDFE

Global Graphics Software has partnered with Hybrid Software, Meteor Inkjet and Xitron to create a smart product for labels and packaging.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.21.21

Digital Printing | Ink and Coatings

Kao Collins launches new website for printing inks and services

The site delivers expertise and technical know-how for the company’s three brands: Kao Collins, Kao Chimigraf, and Kao Corporation Chemical Business.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.21.21

Digital Printing | Prepress

Xitron announces addition of Bill Brunone

As director of business development, he will focus on Xitron’s advanced DFE, designed for desktop, production, and industrial inkjet applications.

Steve Katz 04.21.21

GAA merges with AIMCAL

The agreement creates an organization with a common mission, organizational structure, and programming.

Steve Katz 04.20.21

Digital Printing | North America

Domino promotes Jessie Van Apeldoorn

Van Apeldoorn, approaching her seventh year with Domino, has been named digital printing lead installation engineer.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.20.21

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

Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

Sakata INX and INX International continue sustainability efforts

HAVI is recommending Sakata’s Botanical ink brand EcoPlata and INX’s INXhrc inks for food packaging.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.19.21

Sustainability

Achieving compliance with automated wastewater treatment

These systems help packaging manufacturers remain in compliance with EPA and local standards, while significantly reducing the cost of treatment.

Steve Katz

North America | Substrates | Sustainability

Monadnock Paper Mills joins SGP

Monadnock has long sought to craft sustainable and premium printing, packaging, and specialty technical papers for global brands.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.16.21

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

Contingency Planning

The pandemic has illustrated the importance of peer relationships and group membership when faced with unforeseen circumstances.

Steve Katz, Contributing Editor 04.13.21

Ink and Coatings

Dantex debuts new capabilities with white ink opacity

SuperWhite technology is capable of producing white ink opacity between 86% and 92% in a single pass at 250 fpm (75 m/m).

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.13.21

Mark Andy launches monochrome digital print bar

DPV is an inkjet module designed to efficiently add single-color variable data to any new or existing digital, flexo, or finishing machine.

Steve Katz 04.12.21

Flexo Presses

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

03.04.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Food Labels | North America

HP Indigo helps Canadian converter meet food label demands

The media range of the HP Indigo, able to print on textured wine papers and special substrates, is especially appealing to the wine and beverage industry.

L&NW Staff 12.02.20