Europe is a grand mixture � an agglomeration, some might say � of cultures and economies. The label scene, still healthy but in flux, mirrors the continent's diversity.
Higher than average growth, a focus on continuous improvement and the environment, and technically oriented customer service are the hallmarks of this well established New York converter.
Companies to Watch is a special feature of Label & Narrow Web that pays tribute to a select group of converters who are making noteworthy contributions to the health of the industry.
Scottish entrepreneur Alex Mulvenny has built one of the most enviable label converting operations in the UK over the last 24 years. He plans to hand the baton to his sons this year, but will still have a role in helping make major strategic decisions.
With constant healthcare reform and government pressure to lower the price of pharmaceutical products, cost has become a major issue in this growing market.
A special report on the state of the label industry: a look at the economy, the labor problem, the technology, and the markets that are driving today's changes.
eSeal solves many of the security concerns surrounding the nearly one trillion containers consumed annually by the medical, cosmetics, food and beverage industries.
This week at Xeikon's company headquarters in Belgium, the company is showcasing its complete range of label and packaging suites to both label printers and print buyers.
Durst has engineered an inert gas system built into its Tau 330 web press that makes printed samples almost undetectable from an olfactory point of view.
The company will be on hand to raise awareness of the new EU Council Directive concerning needlestick prevention in the hospital and healthcare sector.
Stringent regulatory and traceability requirements, shorter production runs and an increase in consumer demand for personalized products is driving custom packaging.
Schreiner MediPharm's Needle-Trap syringe label meets the requirements of a new EU directive aiming to contribute to a safe working environment in the healthcare sector.
L&NW toured nutraceutical company Xymogen and got an up-close look at its manufacturing process and in-house label converter. Powered by a Xeikon 3500, Labels in Motion continues to expand, serving customers in a wide range of markets.