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Flexo Supplies

Tower Products announces organizational changes

Frank Newman has joined the company, while Chas Gunderman, Dennis Johnson, and Mark Principato have all earned promotions.

L&NW Staff 12.16.20

North America | Sustainability

Sustainability drives major process change at Rose City Label

A recent partnership with All Printing Resources (APR) has facilitated the use of Fujifilm's Flenex water-wash printing plates.

Online Exclusives L&NW Staff 11.30.20

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.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya & Steve Katz 11.13.20

Flexography | Prepress | Prepress Equipment

Dion Label sees step-change in production with Kodak

Following its FLEXCEL NX Ultra installation in June, Dion is now able to produce products with much greater consistency while delivering higher print quality.

L&NW Staff 10.29.20

Companies To Watch: NarrowWebExchange.com

Mat Jones had a vision to improve the label and narrow web marketplace, and he is in the process of seeing the fruits of his labor.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 10.09.20

North America

Change in management concerns employees

Rock LaManna explores a management reshuffling that has employees on edge, fearing their jobs could be next.

Rock LaManna

North America

Too much change can negatively impact employees

Rock LaManna tackles a question on constant upheaval at the ownership level.

Rock LaManna

Easy process exchange with Gallus Labelmaster

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Videos

Digital Printing | North America

Xeikon Café TV targets future trends, technologies

Digital printing has boosted a diverse product range that includes pharmaceuticals, food, health and beauty, wine and spirits, and more.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.27.20

Businesses face looming challenges

COVID-19 presents a host of consequences to label converters and their employees.

Harveer Sahni, Chairman, Weldon Celloplast Limited

Flexo Supplies | Flexography | North America | Prepress

Miraclon honored for Kodak technology

The company received the FTA Technical Innovation Award for its Kodak Flexcel NX Ultra Solution.

L&NW Staff 04.23.20

Flexography | North America

PCMC notches award for Meridian Elite

The new laser anilox cleaner earned PCMC an FTA award for the second straight year.

L&NW Staff 04.23.20

Vetaphone adds power to surface treatment

The company’s modular design allows Vetaphone generators to be installed as an interlinked system to provide a power reserve.

L&NW Staff 04.23.20

PCMC receives prestigious 2020 FTA Technical Innovation Award for Meridian Elite

Efficient laser anilox cleaner eliminates hot spots and incorporates smart features

Flexography | North America

FTA details Technical Innovation Award winners

The companies recognized are Hybrid Software, Miraclon, and Paper Converting Machine Co (PCMC).

L&NW Staff 04.22.20

Finishing | North America | Pressroom Supplies

KTI touting increased production

The PC Series Packaging Splicer has been optimized for dry food packaging applications.

L&NW Staff 04.22.20

Counting down to drupa 2021

Following the postponement, exhibitors will make the most of the additional time and complete and redevelop further printing innovations.

Sustainability

Constantia Flexibles honored in '50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders 2020'

The company has pledged that all its packaging will be recyclable by 2025.

L&NW Staff 04.15.20

North America

Rock LaManna launches LaManna Consulting Group

LCG aims to provide business owners with customized, strategic guidance in areas designed to improve value and marketability.

L&NW Staff 04.13.20

Plate Mounting

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

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.03.20

Narrow Web Profile: Great Lakes Label

Big gambles have led to big success for this Michigan-based label converter.

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.03.20

Seven ways to let go when you lose your job

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Rock LaManna 04.03.20

Planning for recovery

When the virus abates, how will you rebuild?

Jack Kenny 04.03.20

Who will bet on offset?

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John Pennhallow 04.03.20

New technologies set pace in label and packaging industry

Bobst is answering industry challenges with connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability.

Australia | Digital Printing | North America

Australian label printer turns to Durst

Wagner Prestige Labels has installed a Tau 330 RSC E inkjet label production press to promote speed, quality and sustainability.

03.30.20

Sistrade Software offers remote working capabilities

The strategy for future work can be developed now by making sure that the office work can be done from home.

03.27.20

Latin America

Label Summit Latin America returns to Chile

The two-day conference brought together 499 senior stakeholders from 21 countries.

03.26.20

Hybrid Software promises uninterrupted service

The company is making available free temporary software licenses to any customer under maintenance who will be working from home.

03.24.20

North America

Tower Products remains open for business

"We will continue to operate in order to support our customers in these critical market segments," says Rick Principato, president and CEO.

03.24.20

Heidelberg details realignment plan

The short-term reduction in structural costs will provide long-term improvements in the company’s profitability.

03.18.20

North America

Flint Group Narrow Web appoints new president

In his new role, Emmanuel Bareaud will succeed Guillaume Clement, who will leave the business by the end of April.

03.17.20

Ink and Coatings | North America

INX International addresses COVID-19 concerns

INX is continually monitoring the availability of raw materials and the current inventory at all of its facilities.

Europe

ACTEGA Metal Print announces world's first EcoLeaf beta customer

Kolbe-Coloco Spezialdruck is taking advantage of this sustainable and cost-effective metalization technology.

03.16.20

North America

AWA postpones International Sleeve Label Conference

AWA has announced a date change to November 2-4, 2020, in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus).

03.16.20

North America

TLMI undergoes ‘Transformation’ at Converter Meeting

Keynote speakers and industry personnel detailed high-level trends and new technologies hitting the market.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.12.20

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

Letting go when the timeline is short

Family businesses have complex personal dynamics that affect how big decisions are made, especially when the timeline is short and the stakes are high.

Rock LaManna 03.05.20