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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 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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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

Shrink | Sustainability

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

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AWA announces Sleeve Label Awards 2023 winners

Now in its ninth year, is it the only label awards competition dedicated to recognizing outstanding achievements in shrink sleeve labeling worldwide.

10.20.23

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AWA announces global sleeve label market report

Currently, sleeve labeling commands approximately 19% of the global label market share, signifying its status as a matured technology.

10.17.23

Finishing | Shrink

ABG records first sale of shrink-sleeve seaming machine in France

L’Eperon has invested in eight other ABG solutions for its 6,000-square-meter facility, including a Digicon Series 3 and a DigiLase digital finishing machine.

10.11.23

Shrink | Sustainability

Henkel and CCL win AWA award for new sleeve technology

The recognition is in the category “Environmental Contribution” for their sustainable design of Henkel’s Vernel fabric softener bottle.

09.07.23

Ink and Coatings | Shrink

Siegwerk, Karlville and others partner for #SleeveConnect project

The initiative showcases the synergy achieved through the collaboration of four industry leaders when it comes to shrink sleeve production.

09.06.23

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Call for entries for AWA International Sleeve Label Awards

There are four main categories – heat shrink TD sleeve labels, roll-fed MD shrink sleeves, stretch sleeves, and a special category recognizing sustainability.

07.21.23

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AWA announces Sleeve Label Award winners

After careful consideration, the judges awarded the "Best TD Shrink Sleeve" title to Reynders Label Printing for its "Coppa Cocktails" entry.

06.12.23

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AWA to host AWAVirtual Sleeve Label Awards & 2023 Conference Preview

The awards recognize and reward outstanding achievements in the design, production, and application of sleeve labels.

05.03.23

Beverage Labels | Food Labels | Shrink | Substrates | Sustainability

Innovia Films announces floatable, sustainable shrink sleeve material

The thinner polyolefin film maximizes PET bottle sorting and recycling and is suitable for use in a wide range of shrink sleeve applications.

05.01.23

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AWA announces Shrink Sleeve Label Technologies Workshop

The workshop will provide an interactive guide to the technologies and processes involved in sleeve labeling – from design to manufacture and end use.

04.05.23

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AWA accepting entries for International Sleeve Label Awards 2023

The awards will be presented at the AWA International Sleeve Label Conference & Exhibition 2023, on October 12-13, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

04.03.23

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

Africa | Shrink | Sustainability

MCC partnership brings recyclable shrink sleeves to South Africa

RecycLABEL, developed with Extrupet and Coca-Cola, is a floatable polyolefin film shrink sleeve that easily separates at the container grinding stage.

11.28.22