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Calculating the cost of surface treatment

Kevin McKell, vice president of technical sales at Vetaphone, explains how this vital technology can enhance daily label production.

Kevin McKell, Vice President of Technical Sales, Vetaphone 04.05.21

SureLockTM Adhesive: For a variety of textured surfaces

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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

MERIDIANElite Laser Anilox Cleaner

THE FASTEST, SMARTEST, SAFEST, MOST EFFECTIVE ROLL CLEANER

Europe

Bobst delivers Inventor Award to employee

Nick Copeland has received the award for his work on the AluBond patent.

L&NW Staff 04.23.20

Vetaphone adds power to surface treatment

The company’s modular design allows Vetaphone generators to be installed as an interlinked system to provide a power reserve.

L&NW Staff 04.23.20

North America

Ohio Blow Pipe releases product to reduce contaminants

The Dust Wizard filters molecular dust, as well as contaminants, which will help curb the spread of COVID-19.

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

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

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

Review, rethink label claims in light of coronavirus

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Mark Lusky 04.03.20

Plate Mounting

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

Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.03.20

Differentiating with double-sided labels

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04.03.20

Beverage Labels | Sustainability

MCC assists with new Dasani bottle

The Dasani bottle features a monolayer label that detaches cleanly from the PET bottle in the recycling process.

04.02.20

Flexible Packaging

Isra Vision supporting flexible packaging

The company's 100% inline inspection product, PrintSTAR technology, is assisting a medium-sized packaging producer.

04.01.20

Industrial Labels | North America

Avery Dennison details growing durables market

Durable labels are required for a variety of end uses, ranging from automotive parts and appliances to outdoor goods and medical devices.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Editor 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

Ink and Coatings | North America

INX International addresses COVID-19 concerns

INX is continually monitoring the availability of raw materials and the current inventory at all of its facilities.

North America

Double-sided labels can differentiate luxury products

Resource Label Group's Marsha Frydrychowski details the possibilities with this labeling technique.

Marsha Frydrychowski 03.09.20

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.

North America | Substrates

Spinnaker Coating launches new specialty adhesives

GripTight and SureLock are aggressive hot melt, rubber-based adhesives that work for a variety of difficult-to-stick-to applications.

03.03.20

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

Europe

Isra Vision partners with Atlas Copco

This future-oriented succession agreement will enable Isra Vision to continue to pursue its growth strategy.

02.17.20

LABEL ACADEMY – THE FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PROCESS PART 2

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ABEL ACADEMY – THE FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PROCESS PART 1

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North America | Substrates

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes' ShieldSense earns UL classification

This RFID blocking material is a lightweight, easy-to-apply aluminum foil that is now classified by UL to UL 723 (ASTM E84).

02.10.20

Digital Printing | North America

Orion Labels seeing benefits with CEI BossJet powered by Domino

In a new video, Orion Labels explains the positive impact the press is having on its business and its brand owner customers.

02.04.20

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

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

North America

Daybreak Technologies introduces new varnish

HGB-2000, a high gloss OPV that is prop 65 compliant, presents a mirror-smooth, glossy surface that is resistant to chemicals.

01.29.20

Avery Dennison optimizes materials for beer, wine, spirits

The supplier has developed six new high-end facestocks to address these growing markets.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 01.22.20

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

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | North America

Epson unveils new UV digital label press

The Epson SurePress L-6534VW UV digital label press, which enables high-speed printing, is now on display at the Epson Demo Center in Carson, CA, USA.

01.08.20

Europe | Substrates

UPM Raflatac launches high-tack adhesive for film labeling

UPM Raflatac RP670 adhesive has been specially designed for applications where adhesion must last the product's lifetime.

12.04.19

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 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

North America

Enercon provides custom corona treater to TIDI Products

The product replaced an old two-sided treater on a 1600mm LDPE blown film line.

11.06.19

Europe

Vetaphone appoints new chief technical officer

Nicolas Ahlburg brings experience in the technical and service field from previous positions at Nortec.

10.31.19

Asia

Flexible packaging, smart technology a focus at Labelexpo Asia

The ninth edition of the show is set to be its most extensive to date.

10.29.19

North America | Substrates

Overlaminates and tapes help promote durable goods labeling

Avery Dennison has developed a host of new tapes and overlaminates, including 720 DL W PET, to extend the label’s lifetime.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 10.23.19

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Flexible Packaging

GOpak launches with HP Indigo 20000 for flexible packaging

The Wisconsin converter aims to deliver sustainable products, including compostable and recyclable packaging options.

10.23.19

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