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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

Europe | Finishing

German converter chooses Rotocontrol for label finishing

The ECOline RSI features roll-to-roll label inspection, slitting and rewinding in a 340mm web width for the company's premium label finishing.

L&NW Staff 04.23.20

Beverage Labels | North America

Multi-Color promotes individuality with beverage labels

Multi-Color delivered four new labels that enhanced the Shaka Tea brand.

L&NW Staff 04.23.20

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

Counting down to drupa 2021

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

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

Africa | Finishing

Rotocon installs three systems in South Africa

The company has upgraded three older MPS 8-color flexo presses at JMB Labels and another printer.

L&NW Staff 04.16.20

Phoseon issues COVID-19 statement

Phoseon is focused on contributing its disinfection expertise and resources to help researchers and hospitals.

L&NW Staff 04.16.20

Maxcess provides assurance to customers

Maxcess is committed to providing a safe environment for employees, their families and the communities in which it operates.

L&NW Staff 04.16.20

Label life in India during COVID-19

Converters and suppliers have utilized different strategies to handle the challenges of coronavirus.

Harveer Sahni

AWA hosts Global Release Liner Conference

The conference marked one of the last industry events to take place this spring before the coronavirus lockdown.

Online Exclusives Ann Hirst-Smith 04.13.20

Inspection Equipment

Quality-assurance technologies can pay big dividends for label printers.

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

All roads lead to China

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Calvin Frost 04.03.20

Who will bet on offset?

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John Pennhallow 04.03.20

Digital Printing | North America

Converter reaffirms faith in Mark Andy

Subtle Impressions, a NC-based label manufacturer, has upgraded to a Digital Pro engine to increase speeds and lower costs.

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

Heidelberg press helps printer during pandemic

Time Printing Solutions Provider has utilized the Versafire to print signage for the coronavirus pandemic.

04.01.20

Digital Printing

Graphics printers mobilize to support public health

HP's print service providers are delivering products to help in the global effort against the COVID-19 pandemic.

04.01.20

Minnesota printers seek classification as 'essential business'

The printing industry implores Governor Walz to reverse non-essential status and keep the doors open.

03.27.20

Interflex Laser Engravers issues coronavirus update

The company plans to continue engraving while adhering to CDC recommended guidelines.

03.26.20

Label industry reacts to coronavirus

The comments vary from worry about the well-being of their peers to optimism.

Harveer Sahni, Chairman, Weldon Celloplast Limited

Beauty & Personal Care Labels

Rising demand for beauty products boosts packaging industry

The global cosmetics market is expected to be worth nearly $430 billion by 2022.

Argent Tape & Label operating without disruption

"Our supply chains have been verified and our workforce remains healthy, committed and able to serve our customers’ needs," states Lynn Perenic.

03.24.20

North America

PIA requests print be considered essential service

"Without doubt, printed and graphic communications are essential in a time of national emergency," the association states.

03.24.20

Latin America

AB Graphic enjoys successful Label Summit Latin America

In Santiago, Chile, ABG highlighted full beverage label specification with its Digicon Series 3.

03.18.20

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

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

Security Labels

Labels and packaging can help protect consumer goods in the high-stakes game of counterfeiting.

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

Fun facts about packaging

Impress your friends and colleagues with these industry gems.

Jack Kenny 03.05.20

Turning waste into gold

A new process could potentially change the waste and recycling markets.

Calvin Frost 03.05.20

The healthy, wealthy business of pharma labeling

The annual Pharmapack show in January of this year hosted more than 400 exhibitors, including around 50 directly connected with labels.

John Penhallow 03.05.20

How to keep the customer satisfied

Steen Clausen of Vetaphone’s customer support team explains how the Danish surface treatment company maintains its position in the market.

Flexo Presses | Flexography | North America

Investing in the modern flexo press

Nilpeter’s Paul Teachout details the latest technologies and considerations for converters.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.02.20

North America

TLMI names Kyle Baldwin VP of marketing

Baldwin has served the label industry for 11 years, working as US marketing manager for Spear and head of marketing for NuLabel Technologies.

02.25.20

Latin America

Avery Dennison invests in new Brazilian factory

The facility in Brazil will manufacture a wide variety of RFID inlay designs.

02.25.20

North America

ID Label unveils Eco Tote Renew

The linerless Eco Tote Renew is a durable label holder that applies permanently to reusable warehouse containers.

02.25.20

North America | Smart Labels

Avery Dennison continues ‘smart’ expansion

Partnerships, acquisitions and increased R&D have elevated the company’s position in this field.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Editor 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

Europe