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ACTEGA launches ACT Exact ShrinkFlex UV inks for shrink sleeves

The inks can be applied on press speeds up to 500 fpm and exceeding 300 fpm on BOPP labels, enabling high productivity combined with exceptional print quality.

11.13.24

Beauty & Personal Care Labels | Beer Labels | Beverage Labels | Shrink | Wine Labels

AWA's Sleeve Label Award winners 2024

The awards competition, now in its 10th year, recognizes outstanding achievements in the shrink sleeve labeling industry worldwide.

Slideshows11.01.24

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AWA announces Sleeve Label Award winners

Entries were evaluated for printing and artwork quality, shrink application onto containers, converting and seaming, innovative features, and shelf appeal.

10.29.24

Shrink | Substrates | Sustainability

Innovia extends floatable polyolefin shrink sleeve range

These films are sustainable alternatives for existing materials that are detrimental to recycling.

10.17.24

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Selenis and Magnomer partner for recyclable PETG shrink sleeves

Combining technologies result in scalable solutions for the effective recycling of PETG shrink sleeves as part of the PET recycling system.

10.16.24

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Nilpeter flexo presses spur growth for Lone Star Labels and Packaging

The L&NW "Company to Watch" identified a market shift and recognized the need for new equipment to accommodate the growing demand for shrink sleeves.

10.15.24

Ink and Coatings | Shrink | Sustainability

Flint Group’s Evolution range assists Optimum Group with shrink sleeve recycling

The primer allows PET bottles and sleeves to be recycled together without contaminating the recyclate while increasing the amount of reclaimed material.

10.15.24

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AWA hosting International Sleeve Label Conference & Exhibition

The conference will take place October 16-18, 2024, in Miami, FL, USA.

09.17.24

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AWA publishes global sleeve label market report

The market is dominated by three primary end-use segments – food, beverage, and household chemicals – which account for a substantial 90% market share.

08.27.24

Shrink | Sustainability

CCL extends range of floatable polyolefin shrink sleeves

EcoFloat sleeves automatically separate from the PET flakes in the sink/float process step at recyclers and float to the top of the washing tank.

07.31.24

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CCL Label opens shrink sleeve plant in Spain

The goal of the new plant is to support Spanish and multinational brands to achieve their recycling targets and to comply with upcoming European legislation.

07.29.24

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Brook + Whittle awarded patent for light-blocking shrink sleeve

GreenLabel BlockOut enables brands to shift from problematic plastics to clear PET packaging while protecting their products with a light-blocking coating.

05.09.24

Labels make their mark at Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America 2024

Dozens of label and narrow web printers and converters exhibited their latest self-adhesive products and beer packaging technologies.

Slideshows04.26.24

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Call for entries for AWA Sleeve Label Awards competition

Now in its eighth year, the annual competition documents the achievements that sleeve labeling has brought to today’s packaging industry.

04.16.24

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Inovar touts sustainable shrink sleeve label production

The global shrink sleeve label market is likely to record a CAGR of 6% through 2032, according to market research firm Future Market Insights.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.11.24

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Shrink Sleeve Labels

Sustainability advancements are making this labeling format even more attractive, beyond the 360-degree marketing canvas it provides.

Steve Katz, Contributing Editor 02.27.24

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CCL opens sustainable sleeve label hub in Austria

Nearly 10,000 square meters are dedicated to production and a fully automated warehouse, including intelligent computer-controlled software.

02.21.24

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Dantex Group partners with Polymount

The partnership introduces Polymount's self-adhesive sleeve technology to the label industry, providing a sustainable and efficient product.

02.20.24

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Innovia launches white floatable shrink film for light-sensitive products

The new film is a low density white film made from polyolefin (WAPO) that maintains floatability when printed.

02.16.24

Ink and Coatings | Shrink | Substrates | Sustainability

Magnomer earns APR recognition for shrink sleeve recyclability

Magnetizable coating technology is expected to be compatible with the sortation and reclaiming steps commonly used for the recycling of PET containers.

12.07.23