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Label Converting Equipment | Prepress | Prepress Equipment

Surface treatment aids manufacture of plastic films

Vetaphone's Giuseppe Rossi answers questions about the challenges faced by both extruders and those who process the product downstream.

L&NW Staff

Europe | Sustainability

Mondi partnership reduces plastic waste

Mondi has teamed with SalzburgMilch to provide a fully recyclable, 80% paper-based packaging product for cold meats and cheese.

L&NW Staff 09.18.20

Plastic alternatives for smart packaging

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09.02.20

Substrates | Sustainability

UPM Raflatac joins US Plastics Pact

The collaborative, solutions-driven initiative is rooted in four ambitious goals intended to drive significant systems change.

L&NW Staff 08.25.20

Label materials supplier UPM Raflatac joins U.S. Plastics Pact

committing to meet ambitious circular economy goals by 2025

Food Labels

Mondi creates new recyclable plastic packaging

The sustainable solution has been developed in tandem with Austrian meat producer Hütthaler.

L&NW Staff 07.15.20

North America | Shrink | Substrates

Multi-Plastics unveils sustainable shrink films

EnviroCycle 4200 Series features 100% recyclable PET shrink films, which allow printed sleeves to recycle with the bottle.

L&NW Staff 06.24.20

Sustainability

MCC commits to New Plastics Economy

By 2025, all MCC customers will have the ability to choose products that will not hinder the final package to be recyclable, reusable or compostable.

04.30.20

North America | Substrates | Sustainability

Avery Dennison ‘Intent’ on meeting sustainability goals

Enhanced product portfolios, including ClearIntent, have been designed to positively impact the environment.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.24.20

North America | Sustainability

Mactac promotes sustainability

The company's endeavors include lowering energy consumption, using renewable resources, reducing and recycling waste and more.

L&NW Staff 04.22.20

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

Ink and Coatings

Domino launches ink for K600i printer

UV97BK, a UV-curable black ink, has been developed in line with Nestlé’s guidance on food packaging inks.

L&NW Staff 04.16.20

Spartech donates packaging materials to produce face shields

“We recognize the need to support healthcare workers and other first responders who are on the frontlines," says Todd Niemuth.

L&NW Staff 04.16.20

Food Labels | North America

Mactac delivering security labels for food applications

With greater demand for security in food applications, Mactac’s custom security labels are tailored to meet the specific needs of the customer.

L&NW Staff 04.13.20

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

North America

Mactac launches tapes for protective and diagnostic equipment

This product line has been developed to provide aid to the medical community.

L&NW Staff 04.09.20

Plate Mounting

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

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.03.20

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.

Flexible Packaging | Flexography

Nilpeter unveils new FA-26

The press will assist converters in the flexible packaging market.

03.26.20

Digital Printing | North America

Epson introduces new label media for ColorWorks

New media ensures labels are consistent from print to print and resistant to smearing, fading, water and scratches.

03.25.20

North America

World Centric unveils new Leaf fiber lids

Made from unbleached plant fiber, the new collection replaces the use of conventional, petroleum-based plastic lids.

03.16.20

Europe | Ink and Coatings

Siegwerk to 'rethINK packaging' at interpack, drupa

The company will promote a Circular Economy through ink and service solutions.

03.09.20

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

Sustainability

Is it the end for non-recyclable plastic packaging?

Major brands are challenging their suppliers to achieve the target of 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025.

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 | 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 | Sustainability

Klear Plastic Ventures receives recognition from APR

KPV was honored for FENC TopGreen film at the recent APR Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN, USA.

02.20.20

Europe | Substrates | Sustainability

UPM Raflatac adds recycled content film label to portfolio

The new UPM Raflatac PE PCR White TC 85 label material is made with 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic.

02.06.20

Customer Service Drives

2020 Label Printing Advancements

Mark Lusky 01.31.20

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

The asteroid is us

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Calvin Frost 01.31.20

If you want to make money…

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John Pennhallow 01.31.20

Digital Printing | Ink and Coatings | North America

Competition is fierce in the label printing industry

Digital printing excels at producing short runs to meet the demands of niche audiences or regions.

Kristin Adams, Marketing manager, Kao Collins

Europe | Flexo Presses | Flexography

Mark Andy press installed in Russia

The new Mark Andy Performance Series P7 flexo press accounts for 40% of total label production at Atlantis-Pak's plant.

01.28.20

Substrates | Sustainability

Paper industry sees growing audience

New data from Isobar cites an expanded audience of 18 to 49-year-old consumers who feel positive about paper and paper-based packaging products.

Substrates

Innovia Films extends BOPP recycing certification

The testing program has been extended across all of Innovia's uncoated, acrylic coated and EVOH barrier films.

01.21.20

BST eltromat and partners promote Converting 4.0

Joint presentations with engineering companies showed the benefits of integrating quality assurance in production and in the upstream and downstream processes.

01.16.20

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

North America | Sustainability