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North America

Ohio Blow Pipe releases product to reduce contaminants

The Dust Wizard filters molecular dust, as well as contaminants, which will help curb the spread of COVID-19.

L&NW Staff 04.21.20

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing

HP answers customer demand with new portfolio

HP has seen a significant shift toward security and brand protection applications.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.09.20

Plate Mounting

Proper plate technology is required to ensure the best results on-press.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.03.20

All roads lead to China

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Calvin Frost 04.03.20

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing

Xeikon announces Sirius technology

The technology will be featured in the new Xeikon SX30000 digital press, which will be commercially available in June.

04.02.20

Heidelberg press helps printer during pandemic

Time Printing Solutions Provider has utilized the Versafire to print signage for the coronavirus pandemic.

04.01.20

North America

Dealing with a new boss

Rock LaManna prepares printing employees for the inevitable changes that occur under new leadership.

03.16.20

North America

Providing a roadmap to a better future

Rock LaManna details strategies to help with changes in the printing industry.

03.16.20

Digital Printers & Presses

HP Indigo unveils new portfolio

The HP Indigo V12 digital press, built on LEPX architecture, will be on display at HP's drupa booth.

03.10.20

Flexo Presses | Flexography

Flexo Press Economics

With flexography playing such a dominant role in the North American label market, choosing the right press can literally make or break a business.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.05.20

Narrow Web Profile: DWS Printing

After more than 150 years, the New York converter has remained successful by staying on the forefront of new technologies.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.05.20

Turning waste into gold

A new process could potentially change the waste and recycling markets.

Calvin Frost 03.05.20

The healthy, wealthy business of pharma labeling

The annual Pharmapack show in January of this year hosted more than 400 exhibitors, including around 50 directly connected with labels.

John Penhallow 03.05.20

North America

FPA partners with Pack Expo East

Pack Expo East takes place March 3-5, 2020 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

02.10.20

Flexo Supplies | Ink and Coatings

DIP Co. partners with Tresu

Benefits gained from tray insert usage include faster clean-up times and the elimination of contaminants in ink streams.

02.06.20

Europe | Substrates | Sustainability

UPM Raflatac adds recycled content film label to portfolio

The new UPM Raflatac PE PCR White TC 85 label material is made with 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic.

02.06.20

Europe | Substrates

Fedrigoni completes acquisition of Ritrama

The expanded product portfolio will be on display at drupa 2020.

02.04.20

North America

Techkon partners with Screen Americas

Screen Americas will be including the Techkon SpectroDens Premium handheld spectrophotomer as a core component of each new Equios color management product.

02.03.20

North America

The Printer's Edge: Sellers preparing for the pain

Rock LaManna details the common problems that can derail a seemingly perfect deal.

01.21.20

Hamilton Adhesive Labels switches to RotoMetrics tooling

The company has switched from buying die tooling on price to taking a close look at the true ROI figure.

01.08.20

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

Digital Printing | Finishing

Digital finishing: a roundtable discussion

A diverse group of converters, hosted by Domino, discuss the dilemma of agility vs productivity and cost minimization.

Videos

Tags & Labels Printing adds Heidelberg’s Versafire EP

The Florida-based company is now offering short-run packaging work to customers thanks to its recent installation.

12.06.19

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John Penhallow 11.15.19

Substrates

Italy's Fedrigoni acquires Ritrama

The Rink family, founders of Ritrama, will maintain ownership of Ritrama’s North American operations.

11.05.19

Customer service 4.0: reliability and value for the customer

The era of long waits and expensive trips is giving way to rapid, specific and remote interventions.

Antonio Muraca 10.25.19

HP and Karlville demonstrate pouch production

“HP Indigo’s collaboration with Karlville is disrupting the production of flexible pouches, the fastest-growing packaging sector,” says Alon Bar-Shany.

09.23.19

Prati displaying six key products

The newly-launched Digifast20000 will help converters meet demand for flexible packaging.

09.22.19

Herma

Wrap-Around Labeler

09.18.19

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John Penhallow 09.06.19

Flexography | North America

FTA details Fall Conference schedule

The event will feature 17 presentations covering a wide range of topics, including operator training.

09.05.19

North America

Herma US introducing new compact labeling machine

The Herma 211 HC is suitable for labeling a wide range of cylindrical products, including syringes, tubes, glass vials and ampoules.

08.02.19

Flexible Packaging | North America

FPA announces speaker lineup for Fall Executive Conference

This one-day conference will focus on industry-specific topics and take place on October 10 at the InterContinental Chicago.

07.31.19

Beverage Labels | China

R.R. Donnelley shortlisted for annual Pentawards

RRD’s nomination is based on the company’s work with Yunjiang, a private label liqueur manufactured by Shanghai Yun Jiang Biotechnology, Co., Ltd.

07.31.19

Shrink | Substrates

Garware Polyester joins Alize Global for distribution of high shrink PET films

The move highlights Garware’s strategy to provide quick service to their customers in different parts of the world.

07.29.19

Labelexpo Europe 2019 Product Preview

Labelexpo Europe 2019 takes place at the Brussels Expo in Brussels, Belgium, September 24-27.

07.10.19

FTA honors flexo’s best in New Orleans

During FTA’s Awards Banquet, APR president and CEO Dave Nieman was inducted as the 57th member of the association’s Hall of Fame.

Steve Katz, Editor 07.10.19

North America | Prepress | Prepress Supplies

EskoWorld hits right notes in Nashville

The record-breaking Esko users conference attracted more than 550 guests to Music City.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 06.25.19

North America

Inland celebrates grand opening of new Pennsylvania location

The Downingtown facility measures upward of 60,000 square feet and is home to approximately 50 of the 400 individuals employed within Inland's four facilities.

06.17.19

LED UV and EB curing from GEW a 'perfect formula' for Lithuanian converter

Benefits for PakMarkas include low migration advantages for food packaging and achieving a deep cure when printing opaque white.

Online Exclusives06.11.19

Europe

Roberto Speri joins Omet team

He will serve as the Label Division product manager, effective immediately.

06.04.19

North America

Herma introduces upgrades to 132M wrap-around labeler

The machine is now available with motion control that evenly ramps up and tamps down speeds for improved product handling.

06.03.19

Heidelberg launches 'Label Experts' knowledge resource

The free forum was started as a joint project between Heidelberg and its subsidiary Gallus.

05.21.19

Flexography | North America

Three companies recognized with 2019 FTA Technical Innovation Award

The Award honors those who have helped in continuing to advance the flexographic industry toward exceptional performance, productivity and efficiency.

05.06.19

Flexible Packaging | Folding Carton | Food Labels