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RadTech elects new president, board members

Michelman's Susan Bailey is the association's new president.

L&NW Staff 01.06.21

Finishing | North America

ClearTech Industries turns to Arrow Systems for label finishing

The company has added an EBRM+ semi-rotary finishing system from Lemorau, which is distributed by Arrow Systems in North America.

L&NW Staff 01.05.21

Finishing | Label Finishing Equipment

New facility for Rotoflex, reports 30% sales growth

The new manufacturing building aims to accommodate current need for growing capacity.

L&NW Staff 12.22.20

Digital Printing | Finishing

Bobst commits to digital future

The company has acquired the remaining 49.9% in Mouvent AG and partnered with SEI Laser.

L&NW Staff 12.18.20

Finishing | North America

Massman Automation installs new KTI splicer at customer site

KTI has completed assembly of its LS Series Automatic Lap Splicer for OEM Massman Automation’s end-customer.

L&NW Staff 12.16.20

Finishing | North America

SpectraGraphics installs third Prati Saturn

The unit features FastCut, which is an exclusive automated knife and counter-knife positioning device.

L&NW Staff 12.15.20

Finishing | Flexo Presses | Flexography

Bobst wins twice at EDP Awards

The European Digital Press Association named the Master DM5 inline press "the best combined label and flexible packaging printer of the year."

L&NW Staff 12.10.20

Digital Printing | Finishing | Flexography | Prepress

drupa cancelled, goes online as 'virtual.drupa'

The four-day digital event will take place April 20-23, 2021, during the time frame drupa was originally scheduled for.

L&NW Staff 12.03.20

Finishing | North America

ABG installs 2,000th Vectra rewinder

The machine, a Vectra ECTR, was purchased by Cleveland, OH-based OMNI Systems.

L&NW Staff 12.01.20

Finishing | Label Converting Equipment | Label Finishing Equipment

TQL Packaging Solutions installs Rotoflex VLI 700

The VLI is a 28.5" inspection, slitting and rewind system that complements advanced applications and high-volume production.

L&NW Staff 11.23.20

Asia | Digital Printing | Finishing

anytron debuts new product at K-print Korea

The any-JET II has been designed for small and mid-sized runs of full-color digital label and flexible packaging.

L&NW Staff 11.17.20

Finishing | Label Converting Equipment | Label Finishing Equipment

AB Graphic launches first non-stop winders

Both the NSU and NSR are based on existing designs by strategic partner Kocher + Beck.

L&NW Staff 11.13.20

Finishing

Cris Ray Printing invests in Prati

Cris Ray Printing's new Prati Saturn TE370 slitter/rewinder will enhance production efficiency and promote flexibility.

L&NW Staff 11.12.20

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Finishing

Epson and Grafisk Maskinfabrik offer bundle

Special pricing is available for the SurePress L-6534VW digital LED UV inkjet label press and the GM Econ finisher.

L&NW Staff 10.29.20

Digital Printing | Finishing | North America

D.P.R. Labeling releases accessories for Epson printers

These roll-to-roll systems have been specifically designed to integrate with the ColorWorks C6000-Series on-demand color label printers.

L&NW Staff 10.14.20

Digital Printing | Finishing

Prati targets new markets with DigiFast 20000

Fully modular and user-friendly, DigiFast 20000 answers the demands of the fast-growing mid web sector and digital packaging market.

L&NW Staff 10.09.20

Germark installs EcoLeaf metallization unit

The Spanish converter will utilize the technology to produce sustainable metalized decorative effect labels at an attractive price point.

L&NW Staff 10.08.20

Finishing | North America

Abbott Label continues expansion with ABG

The installation of a Vectra ECTR 4 spindle turret rewinder marks Abbott's first equipment purchase from the finishing specialists.

L&NW Staff 10.08.20

Finishing | Label Finishing Equipment | Prepress | Prepress Equipment

Color-Logic relaunches 202One program

It's for licensed printers enrolled in the Color-Logic SMART Center Program (Software, Marketing, Artwork, Resources, Training).

L&NW Staff 10.07.20

Finishing | North America

ABG highlighting Enprom in US technology center

An eRS sleeve seaming machine is on display at the AB Graphic International technological demo center located in Elgin, IL.

Online Exclusives L&NW Staff 10.02.20

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Finishing | Label Finishing Equipment

Xeikon launches Fusion Embellishment Unit

Xeikon’s FEU is based on MGI technology and provides UV spot varnish, tactile varnish, foiling, 3D textures and holograms across a wide range of substrates.

L&NW Staff 09.29.20

Finishing | Label Finishing Equipment | Latin America | North America

Rotocontrol names Soto new rep for Canada

Francisco Soto has more than 14 years of experience in finishing machines for the label industry.

L&NW Staff 09.28.20

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Finishing | Label Finishing Equipment

ABG launches DigiJet digital embellishment module

Features include two inkjet heads with UV pinning and UV curing, automated cold foil throw-off, a shuttle system for zero waste and more.

L&NW Staff 09.28.20

Finishing | Label Converting Equipment | Label Finishing Equipment

Rotoflex launches two new digital finishers

Affordability and high speeds are core attributes of the DF1 and VTI Series.

L&NW Staff 09.21.20

Finishing | Label Converting Equipment | Label Finishing Equipment

Rotocontrol launches high-speed inspection slitter rewinder

The next-generation RSC 2.0 is re-engineered to help meet demanding requirements in today’s label market.

L&NW Staff 09.21.20

Europe | Finishing | Label Converting Equipment | Label Finishing Equipment

Stratus Packaging adds value with ABG equipment

This latest round of investments includes a "Big Foot" equipped Digicon Series 3 with a flat bed hot foil and embossing module with a rotating head.

L&NW Staff 09.17.20

Digital Printers & Presses | Finishing | Label Finishing Equipment | Substrates | Sustainability

Barthel Gruppe installs first EcoLeaf metallization unit on hybrid press

One of the largest label printers in Germany and the Netherlands has joined ACTEGA's beta program.

L&NW Staff 09.10.20

Finishing

Quantum Design partners with Hunkeler AG

This agreement will make Quantum Design, owner of KTI, the exclusive supplier of automatic splicing and rewinding equipment for Hunkeler AG.

L&NW Staff 09.10.20

Finishing

Maan Engineering and Lemu Group announce partnership

The ProCoat series has been designed to supply the label industry with an all-in-one solution for high-quality label production lines.

L&NW Staff 09.09.20

Finishing

Valloy debuts new digital label finisher

DuoBlade Petit has been resized from its popular product, DuoBlade SX

L&NW Staff 09.08.20

Omet names Wifac new agent in Benelux

Wifac Group has been operating for over 100 years and offers its customers a wide range of products.

L&NW Staff 09.03.20

Europe | Finishing

AB Graphic boosts efficiency at Excel Labels

The MIdlands-based converter initially purchased a Vectra ECTR 4 spindle turret rewinder and has since ordered two more ECTR’s with core loaders.

L&NW Staff 09.02.20

Digital Printing | Finishing | Label Converting Equipment | Label Finishing Equipment

Lemon Labels installs Daco digital finishing line

The DF350SR is capable of applying a UV varnish or can laminate the labels for added protection.

L&NW Staff 08.24.20

Digital Printing | Finishing | Flexography | Prepress | Sustainability

TLMI announces dates, theme for 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting

The meeting’s theme – “V2V: Beyond Uncertainty” – evokes the event’s virtual-to-virtual format.

L&NW Staff 08.14.20

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Finishing | Label Finishing Equipment | Prepress

Dscoop plans for Edge Fusion

Taking place May 2021 in St. Louis, MO, USA, the event will provide a host of benefits for attendees.

Slideshows L&NW Staff 08.14.20

Finishing

Enprom launches sleeve seaming product

The eRS2T3 features a non-stop 3-shaft turret rewinder and is based on Enprom’s patented Smart Wheel technology.

L&NW Staff 08.13.20

Finishing | Label Converting Equipment

Phoseon a finalist for Environmental and Sustainability Award

Customers have experienced energy savings of between 75 and 85% with the implementation of UV LED curing systems, the company says.

L&NW Staff 08.12.20

Label Converting Equipment | Label Finishing Equipment | Pressroom Supplies

Web Techniques one of Small Business Monthly’s 'Future 50 Companies'

The label rewind and inspection systems manufacturer is one of fastest-growing small companies in St. Louis.

L&NW Staff 08.06.20

Digital Printing | Europe | Finishing | Label Finishing Equipment

ABG’s JetFx boosts Springfield

The JetFx - DigiJet module has been integrated with Springfield’s existing Digicon Series 3 finishing press.

L&NW Staff 08.04.20

Finishing | Label Converting Equipment | Label Finishing Equipment

Lemu Group highlights new GTU Converter

The line's new features have been optimized for short and medium runs.

L&NW Staff 08.03.20

Label Converting Equipment | Label Finishing Equipment

TS Converting Equipment teams with Focus Label Machinery

The companies have developed a range of machines for the manufacture of labels, including the HM300 FLX.

L&NW Staff 07.28.20

Australia | Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Finishing | Label Finishing Equipment

Color-Logic helps Soar Print win label competition

The World Label Awards competition conducted by the L9 Group of international label associations is often called "The Technical Oscars of the Label Industry."

L&NW Staff 07.27.20

Digital Printing | Europe | Finishing