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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

Flexible Packaging | North America

EFI software aids flexible packaging producer

PPC Flexible Packaging is using the EFI Packaging Suite and Radius Packaging ERP product at multiple sites.

L&NW Staff 04.21.20

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Europe

Custom Labels selects Dantex PicoColour

The Somerset-based converter will take delivery of the UV inkjet digital press in May.

L&NW Staff 04.21.20

Label Finishing Equipment | Prepress Equipment

Assuring quality in Industry 4.0

The era of Industry 4.0 gives rise to a variety of ways in which quality assurance can further optimize production processes.

Anne-Laureen Lauven 04.21.20

North America | Sustainability

Hub Labels achieves SGP certification

Hub Labels is the second facility in Maryland to become certified.

L&NW Staff 04.17.20

Screen Americas responds to coronavirus crisis

The company's Business Continuity Plan addresses key steps for handling this challenging situation.

L&NW Staff 04.16.20

Substrates | Sustainability

UPM Raflatac launches sustainable label film

In partnership with SABIC, UPM Raflatac has developed a polypropylene label film manufactured from post-consumer recycled plastic.

L&NW Staff 04.09.20

Who will bet on offset?

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John Pennhallow 04.03.20

Flexo Presses | Flexography

The New FA-26

Built for value-added short run flexible packaging and labels

Tabletop Digital Printers

These affordable units can print labels for a variety of end uses.

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

Europe | Flexible Packaging | Shrink

Accraply announces new manufacturing center

By the summer of 2020, the 46,000 square-foot facility in the UK will house engineering, manufacturing and all related support functions.

02.26.20

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Flexible Packaging | North America

ePac sees record production with HP Indigo

Compared to January of last year, ePac's volume has tripled, and the company has doubled its customer base.

02.26.20

North America | Substrates

UPM Raflatac partners with Vellamo

The sustainability partnership is on display at the 19th annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One.

02.20.20

North America | Substrates

Avery Dennison launches recycled PET liner in North America

Avery Dennison will continue to expand the portfolio of paper and film products available with this liner to meet the needs of converters and brand owners.

02.13.20

Digital Printing | North America

Durst North America adds key personnel

With the continued growth in the digital inkjet label market, Durst has welcomed David Schwerdtmann and Dennis Eaves to the North American team.

02.06.20

The Science of Static and the Importance of Control

Static is a problem all converters can relate to, but there are a range of factors that can influence the challenge.

Matt Fyffe 01.31.20

Sustainable Substrates

Suppliers are developing new products to positively impact the environment.

Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 01.31.20

Beer Labels

Bold designs and digital printing have this market segment buzzing.

Steve Katz, Editor 01.31.20

Narrow Web Profile: Rose City Label

The family-owned label manufacturer continues to evolve with digital printing and sustainable practices.

Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 01.31.20

Dies And Tooling

Maxcess and RotoMetrics merge

Customers will benefit from increased R&D and value-added Industry 4.0 products.

01.28.20

Flexo Presses | Flexography | North America

PCMC sees second Fusion C press installed at Legacy Flexo

The Fusion C has allowed the Wisconsin-based converter to offer customers more efficient runs and excellent quality.

01.27.20

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Label Finishing Equipment

Konica Minolta promotes digital embellishment

The MGI JETvarnish 3D One offers special effects on a range of materials.

01.24.20

Flexography | Label Converting Equipment

Dutch label converter increases efficiency by 20% with Martin Automatic

Zolemba's MBS non-stop unit, which is fitted to a 530mm converting line, has two flexo print stations and two diecutting units.

01.09.20

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 | India

Memjet inks first DuraFlex partner in India

Monotech Systems has utilized the Memjet technology to drive the Jetsci ColorAqua hybrid label printing press.

01.06.20

Luminer promotes Heather Bookman to prepress manager

The veteran graphic artist will manage day-to-day prepress operations for the NJ-based label manufacturer and ECL specialist.

12.11.19

North America | Smart Labels

Avery Dennison acquires Smartac’s RFID inlay business

The addition strengthens Avery Dennison’s position in industrial segment while adding to its HF and LF capabilities.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor, Printed Electronics Now 12.05.19

Sustainability

Sun Chemical releases Sustainability Report

The report shows that Sun Chemical achieved its recent energy and water usage goals, and highlights various initiatives.

12.03.19

North America

L&NW’s top news headlines of 2019

Multi-Color’s acquisition by a Platinum Equity affiliate garnered the most interest during the year.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 12.03.19

India

Constantia Flexibles celebrates grand opening of flexible packaging plant

Constantia Ecoflex Ahmedabad was unveiled to more than 300 guests on November 20, 2019.

11.22.19

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Europe

Customark adds Dantex PicoColour digital label press

Customark’s PicoColour, which was installed in early October, boasts a small footprint, and is suitable for short and long run jobs.

11.21.19

North America | Sustainability

Outlook Group notches two awards for sustainability

Outlook Group diverts 95-98% of the process waste generated at its manufacturing plant in Neenah, WI from going to landfill.

11.19.19

India | Substrates | Sustainability

Constantia Flexibles pioneers sustainable packaging in India

The products produced at a new plant all belong to the EcoLam product family.

11.19.19

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

Smart Crates

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11.15.19

Digital Printing | Flexible Packaging | North America

S-OneLP installs first CatPak eBeam system at GOpak

This new equipment allows GOpak to provide state-of-the-art, fast and clean eBeam finishing for digitally printed flexible packaging.

11.06.19

Flexo Presses | Flexography | Prepress | Prepress Equipment

Miraclon opens second flexo plate manufacturing line

The $15 million investment in Oklahoma positions Miraclon to respond to increased demand for Kodak Flexcel NX plates.

10.18.19

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing

Roland DGA introduces new VersaUV LEC2-300 printer/cutter

The LEC2 can handle a range of applications, including labels and stickers, signs and displays, package prototyping, short-run package production and more.

10.17.19

North America | Substrates