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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.

Videos L&NW Staff

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

Europe

Bobst delivers Inventor Award to employee

Nick Copeland has received the award for his work on the AluBond patent.

L&NW Staff 04.23.20

Ink and Coatings | North America

S-OneLP joins forces with Cyngient

S-OneLP will now provide Cyngient’s cold-foil adhesives, HYPERcure and HYPERcolor.

L&NW Staff 04.04.20

Differentiating with double-sided labels

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04.03.20

North America | Substrates

Acucote launches portfolio of cannabis label materials

The portfolio features a new environmentally friendly facestock, 60# Hemp paper.

04.02.20

North America

Double-sided labels can differentiate luxury products

Resource Label Group's Marsha Frydrychowski details the possibilities with this labeling technique.

Marsha Frydrychowski 03.09.20

Sustainability

Is it the end for non-recyclable plastic packaging?

Major brands are challenging their suppliers to achieve the target of 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025.

Achem Industry America, Inc.

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Ink and Coatings

Kao Collins increases shelf life of Sigma ink

Kao Collins has doubled the shelf life from 12 to 24 months since the product launched in October 2019.

02.06.20

Beer Labels

Bold designs and digital printing have this market segment buzzing.

Steve Katz, Editor 01.31.20

Digital Printing | Ink and Coatings | North America

Competition is fierce in the label printing industry

Digital printing excels at producing short runs to meet the demands of niche audiences or regions.

Kristin Adams, Marketing manager, Kao Collins

Substrates

Innovia Films extends BOPP recycing certification

The testing program has been extended across all of Innovia's uncoated, acrylic coated and EVOH barrier films.

01.21.20

CCL to acquire Polish BOPP films operation

The deal to acquire Flexpol Sp. Z.o.o. is valued at an estimated $22 million, and the new business will then trade as Innovia Poland.

01.09.20

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

SinaLite boosts label capacity with HP Indigo

By adding an HP Indigo 6900 digital press, SinaLite will be able to meet demand for its growing label business, especially in the US.

01.08.20

Polykote announces new UV inkjet labelstock

The semi-stock offering is produced with a permanent acrylic adhesive that complies with FDA CFR 175.105 for indirect food contact.

12.09.19

Europe | Flexo Presses

Austrian converter installs first Nilpeter press

The Nilpeter FA-22 is equipped with a rotary diecutter, a cross-over unit, and expansion options for UV- and LED-drying.

12.06.19

Europe

Bobst opens new coating facility in Italy

More than 120 participants from different segments of the worldwide coating industry attended the event.

11.20.19

Labelexpo Europe holds most international edition yet

A total of 693 exhibitors participated at the event, which took place September 24-27, 2019 at the Brussels Expo in Belgium.

Steve Katz, Editor 11.15.19

Digital Printers and Presses

OEMs continue to achieve technological advancements that result in more and more label printing equipment options.

Steve Katz & Greg Hrinya, Editor & Associate Editor 11.15.19

Digital Printing | Ink and Coatings

Kao Collins releases Sigma solvent ink

Sigma achieves fast curing without external heat sources and increases decap to at least four times that of other inks on the market.

10.30.19

DWS Printing takes digital journey

Tom Staib discusses the decision to invest in an MPS EF SymJet powered by Domino.

Online Exclusives10.28.19

Food Labels | Substrates | Sustainability

Innovia Films' Propafilm Strata assists snack manufacturer

Innovia and Wildcorn have produced a fully recyclable and sustainable pack for the Wildcorn organic popcorn range.

10.22.19

Corona Treaters

This valuable converting process helps avoid delivery delays and costly reprints.

Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 10.11.19

UPM Raflatac teams with Kao Collins and Colordyne

UPM is the primary material supplier for the digital inkjet label samples showcased in the Kao Collins' booth.

09.30.19

QSPAC offering new self-wound lamination products

"I really felt that this year's Labelexpo Europe was the best turnout in the last five shows in which QSPAC has exhibited in Brussels," explains Howard Shen.

09.30.19

Innovia Films extends BOPP facestock range

Rayoart clear and white BOPP graphic art films are a viable alternative to calendared PVC for outdoor applications up to two years.

09.26.19

North America | Substrates

Metallic effect labels promote luxury on shelf

Avery Dennison has optimized many materials that will leave a long-lasting impact on consumers.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 09.20.19

Sustainability

Report: Recyclability key for PP packaging films

According to FMI, this market is estimated to grow by about 5% year over year in 2019.

08.13.19

Europe

Bobst to showcase new products at upcoming events

Sustainability and performance will be on display at K 2019 and three regional open houses.

07.09.19

Digital Printing | Flexography | North America

Omet and Durst highlight partnership at open house

Nearly 100 visitors gathered in Elk Grove Village, IL, USA to see the benefits of digital hybrid printing.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 05.28.19

Digital Printing | Substrates

Avery Dennison optimizing new materials for digital printing

With digital continuing to grow, the supplier has developed products for EP and inkjet applications.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 05.20.19

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

Afinia Label and Sihl announce BS 5609 certification of L501 printer

The L501 color label printer produces warning labels required for hazardous chemical containers shipped by sea, ensuring labels stay intact and remain legible.

04.26.19

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

Primera introduces LX2000 color label printer

LX2000 is Primera’s fastest-ever desktop color printer, producing labels at speeds of up to 6” per second.

03.19.19

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

Record turnout at Mark Andy Roadshow in Charlotte

Mark Andy partnered with the Print Science department at Central Piedmont Community College to host the two-day event.

02.22.19

Digital Finishing

Modularity and a wide range of embellishment options are fueling innovation in this necessary equipment sector.

Steve Katz, Editor 02.01.19

Metallic Effects Labels

Various decoration methods can improve quality perception and increase a brand’s shelf appeal.

Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 02.01.19

Flexo Presses | Flexography | Label Converting Equipment

Vetaphone, Mark Andy give Global Packaging Solutions a boost

The North Carolina manufacturer has recently added a 10-color 22” Mark Andy P7 equipped with Vetaphone technology to extend its production capabilities.

01.21.19

Latin America