Labels and Packaging

Europe | Flexo Presses | Flexography | Pharmaceutical Labels

MM Packaging adds first Nilpeter press for Dublin site

The 8-color FA-17 multi-substrate flexo press has been primarily configured for the pharmaceutical industry.

02.03.23

Smart Labels | Sustainability

Polytag develops new UV tag reading technology

In the UK, it will enable brands, legislators and recycling operators to trace plastic packaging through the circular economy.

02.03.23

Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing | Industrial Labels

Enterprise Print Group adds Screen Truepress Jet L350UV SAI E

The press, equipped with additional white and orange ink, allows the Tennessee converter to meet both indoor and outdoor UL certification requirements.

02.03.23

Africa | Wine Labels

Rotocon announces wine label design competition

Students will develop a wine label that factors in design process and strong ideation that must also speak to contemporary printing and finishing processes.

02.03.23

Finishing | Label Finishing Equipment | Shrink

ABG adds laser perforation to shrink sleeve seaming solution

Using solvent application with a motorized roller system, the SR creates a strong, reliable weld ensuring that the web will not break when heat is applied.

02.02.23

Flexible Packaging | Middle East | North America

PPC Flexible Packaging acquires Israel-based StePac, MAPfresh Holdings

With the addition of StePac, the firm now operates 14 manufacturing facilities worldwide.

02.02.23

Flexible Packaging | Flexography | Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

Flint Group launches sustainable UV LED dual cure ink

With optimized curing speed, improved rheology, and lower viscosity, EkoCure ANCORA F2 improves performance for long runs in chambered doctor blade systems.

02.02.23

SABIC announces value chain partnerships

By exchanging expertise on polymer technology, two collaborations will secure the development of a robust applications pipeline based on market trends.

01.31.23

Spirits Labels | Substrates | Wine Labels

Avery Dennison expands Wine and Spirits Portfolio

All four facestocks are 70-pound wet-strength facestocks that employ 30% PCW paper.

01.30.23

Substrates | Wine Labels

Avery Dennison optimizes materials for booming wine market

Premiumization, sustainability, and interactivity are hallmarks of the latest wine labeling substrates.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Editor 01.27.23

Beer Labels | Digital Printers & Presses | Digital Printing

Penmar Industries adds Screen Truepress Jet L350UV SAI digital press

The new press is an S model configured with CMYK plus three additional inks – white, orange and blue.

01.26.23

Flexible Packaging | Sustainability

Glenroy receives APR recognition for recyclable Standcap

Standcap is part of Glenroy’s TruRenu sustainable flexible packaging portfolio and made with 100% polyethylene.

01.25.23

Europe | Pharmaceutical Labels

Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives brings new label products to Pharmapack Europe

Fedrigoni's dedicated line of self-adhesive solutions is designed for OTC Pharmaceutical, as well as for small diameter containers, syringes, vials and more.

01.25.23

Smart Labels | Substrates | Sustainability

Toppan announces NFC tag label with paper-based antenna substrate

In addition to reducing plastic consumption to zero, a new circuit fabrication technology ensures sufficient communication performance as an NFC device.

01.24.23

Folding Carton | North America

Folding carton market poised for growth

US demand for folding cartons will grow on average by 1.3% annually, with the market reaching 5.4 million tons by 2026, according to a recent PPC report.

01.23.23

Flexible Packaging | India

Constantia Flexibles announces joint venture in India

The JV with Premji Invest and SB Packagings aims to help Constantia Flexibles achieve its ambition to grow further and create value in the Indian market.

01.20.23

Flexible Packaging | North America

StarPak benefits from Hamillroad Software's Bellissima DMS technology

The goal of Bellissima DMS will be to build on StarPak's current Expanded Colour Gamut (ECG) solutions.

01.19.23

Flexible Packaging

Freedom Packaging appoints Tom Hauenstein president

Hauenstein, who has many years of experience in the flexible packaging and label markets, was most recently the VP of sales for S-One Labels & Packaging.

01.18.23

Flexible Packaging

Aluminum foil trade actions threaten flexible packaging industry

A “self-initiated” case by the US DOC against suppliers of aluminum foil from South Korea and Thailand threatens manufacturers with unwarranted duties.

01.17.23

Flexible Packaging