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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

Europe | Flexo Supplies | Pressroom Supplies

Apex Italy completes factory expansion

“This expansion empowers us to optimize our production cycle and delivery times,” says Fabio and Stefano Della Torre, co-owners of Apex Italy.

09.16.21

Europe | Flexo Presses | Flexography

Netpack Italy installs Nilpeter FA-Line

The press features lightweight, easy-load sleeves for reduced setup times, easy handling, increased production speed and higher print quality.

09.15.21

Finishing | Substrates

Avery Dennison, Estal, Kurz launch 'Make-a-Mark'

The collaboration initiative intends to break new ground in sustainable and innovative wine and spirits packaging.

09.14.21

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

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

Ecologists of the world, stick together

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John Penhallow 09.10.21

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

Europe

Heidelberg training program lauded in Germany

Of the 4,000 companies surveyed across all sectors and regions, Heidelberg's training program was rated among the best.

09.09.21

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

Europe

ABG continues supporting community with charitable Dragon Boat event

ABG will be raising funds for Bridlington CYP, a Bridlington-based charity that provides a wide range of sports and activities for the local community.

09.07.21

Europe | Flexo Supplies | Prepress Supplies

Hamillroad Software expands prepress printing network in Nordics

Marvaco will take Bellissima Digitally Modulated Screening to market in the region.

09.03.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Europe

Clover Chemicals invests in Dantex PicoColour UV inkjet digital label press

The press replaces two existing digital presses that were purchased by the company in 2012.

09.03.21

Europe

FINAT: booming 2Q in line with economic recovery in Europe

Compared to the same quarter of 2020, consumption of self-adhesive label materials in Europe was 9.3% higher.

09.01.21

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing

Durst names new UK and Ireland label business development manager

Simon Cosh is an inkjet specialist with more than 30 years’ experience in the print and graphic communications industries.

09.01.21

Europe

Maxcess Europe expands service and support into Romania

RotoMetrics, a Maxcess brand, has opened a new solid die repair shop in Southeast Europe.

08.31.21

Europe

Sihl Group appoints Stefan Benito to new VP role

Benito, who previously served for six years on the management board of Thomas GmbH, will assume the role of vice president commercial for EMEA and APAC.

08.31.21

Europe | Flexo Supplies | Prepress Supplies | Pressroom Supplies

Asahi Photoproducts AWP CleanFlat plate debuts in Europe

The company's full range of CleanPrint flexo plates will be on display at Fachpack in Germany, September 28-30.

08.31.21

Flexo Presses | Flexography

New Nilpeter press helps Primoreels recover from fire

The Danish dairy lidding manufacturer is now back in full force and has invested in a new FA-17.

08.13.21

Europe

Sihl recognized for innovation in Germany

The management consultancy Munich Strategy ranked Sihl GmbH 12th on a list of 100 German SMEs.

08.09.21

Flexo Supplies | Flexography | Prepress | Prepress Supplies

MacDermid breaks ground on new UK plate production line

The new 100-foot fully enclosed photopolymer plate production line will be a parallel operation to the company’s current production line in Morristown, TN, USA.

08.09.21

Europe | Sustainability

CCL honored for EcoStretch

EcoStretch is a new technology that enables the post-consumer de-inking of printed stretch sleeves.

08.03.21

Europe

All4Labels acquires Etichettificio Dany

Marco Olivieri, who founded and developed Etichettificio Dany over decades, will become a shareholder of All4Labels and part of the management team.

08.03.21

Europe

Gallus strengthens sales team

Patrizio Vaninetti and Patrick Linares will be responsible for customers in various parts of the world.

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

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

Europe | Flexo Supplies | Flexography | Prepress Supplies

Hamillroad Software expands Bellissima network

Athena Graphics will promote the company's Bellissima DMS screening availability in Europe.

07.22.21

Europe | Sustainability

Mondi teams with Unilever to promote recyclable packaging

Their goal is to reduce plastic, increase paper content, and consequently ensure recyclability in the existing UK paper waste stream.

07.22.21

Europe | Flexible Packaging | Ink and Coatings

Flint Group launches ONECode range of inks and coatings

Now available in Europe, the solvent-based products are designed to simplify the flexible packaging printing process.

07.21.21

Europe | Security Labels

International Security Printers invests in digital hybrid printing for postage stamps

The fully inline systems incorporate equipment from selected global specialists, including A B Graphic International (ABG), Domino and Lake Image Systems.

07.20.21

Expansion, inflation and one-handed economists

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John Penhallow 07.16.21

Europe | Flexo Presses | Flexography

Italian converter installs new Omet XFlex X7 label printing press

Be Packaging has been an Omet partner since 2009, and aims at expanding its market share by focusing on print quality, speed, and reliability

07.06.21

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

Pharmaceutical Labels | Security Labels | Specialty Labels

Eltronis security label wins FINAT award

Engage provides brands with a simple, yet sophisticated tool, to link products to the internet through consumers’ smartphones.

06.23.21

Europe | Finishing | Label Finishing Equipment

ABG sponsors local educational charity

"Run With It" uses the power of sports to deliver learning programs for children, young people and adult learners.

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

Finishing | Flexo Presses | Flexography

German converter adds two Gallus Labelmaster presses

The 5-color and 8-color flexo UV LED presses are being used for the production of highly-embellished labels.

06.21.21

Flexo Presses | Flexography

Sweden's Jigraf installs Nilpeter FA-17

The converter prints self-adhesive labels for all market segments, including food and beverage, health and beauty, e-commerce and more.

06.16.21

Europe | Food Labels | Sustainability

Mondi helps deliver recyclable cheese packaging to Dutch market

This new packaging has a PP thermoforming top and bottom web, and a PP label instead of a paper label, so that the new solution can be recycled in its entirety.

06.14.21

Europe | Flexography