Release Liners

Rotary Diecutting

Cost savings and technical advancements have flexible dies entrenched as today’s preferred technology.

Steve Katz 01.26.15

Paper Substrates

Labelstock suppliers continue to adjust to an evolving industry.

Greg Hrinya 01.26.15

AWA Label Study:

A qualified recovery through 2010

Jack Kenny 05.24.11

Sustainability in the Label Industry

Narrow web converters are slowly but steadily incorporating environmental controls into their operations.

Jack Kenny 01.14.11

Finishing | Pressroom Supplies | Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

Matrix Removal Systems

The label industry has its own exclusive waste product, and there's equipment available that's designed specifically for its efficient removal, resulting in labor and cost savings.

Steve Katz 05.07.09

Labelexpo Americas '08

Mark Andy's booth at Labelexpo drew crowds

throughout the three-day event. 10.08.08

Linerless Labels

Free of release liner, these labels may be limited in shape but are more eco-friendly.

Steve Katz 10.07.08

Waste Recycling

As label converters strive for sustainability, it's important to take a look at what can become of the waste.

Steve Katz 07.21.08

RFID Label Market

A look at the RFID label industry since Wal-Mart's well known mandate.

Leah Genuario 03.13.08

Labels & The Environment

Many questions, few answers as an industry explores sustainability

Jack Kenny 09.27.07

2007 International Buyers Guide

A comprehensive directory of suppliers of consumables, equipment and services, the 2007 International Buyers Guide is for all of your purchasing decisions.

06.28.07

Label Stock: Paper vs. Film

Substrate variety and quality are greater than ever, and films are showing their muscle.

Talar Sesetyan 07.18.05

Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

Linerless Labels

End users who purchase and apply linerless labels know what it means to reduce waste.

Jack Kenny 07.11.05

Label Stock

This two-part feature focuses first on the latest trends in paper, film, foil, holograms and other specialty substrates. The second portion provides insight on the latest emerging markets.

Lisa Nieves 07.11.05

MAXStick offers new line of linerless labels

MAXStick Spectrum Packaging lets customers purchase all seven colors of its liner-free labels in one carton.

03.31.15

AWA announces annual release liner market update

Pressure sensitive labelstock remains the prime end-use segment for both paper- and film-based liner.

03.13.15

UPM Raflatac names first Label Life Award winner

Ricoh was selected as the winner for its commitment to biodiversity at its Colmar plant in France.

03.03.15

UPM Raflatac announces new team of technical experts

The Technical Product Consulting team has over 125 years of collective industry experience.

02.18.15

Evonik comes to LIFE

The 62nd certified facility is also the first release coating supplier to become LIFE certified.

02.18.15

G3 unveils new wine packaging products

The wine label and packaging specialist has introduced the GTWIST Cap Collection and portable single-serve Zipz Cups at the Unified Wine and Grape Symposium.

02.03.15

North America | Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

Annual release liner conference comes to Denver

This year’s program reflects the many markets, opportunities, and challenges the release liner industry faces.

02.03.15

UPM Raflatac shows latest at perfume and cosmetics packaging event

On display in Paris is Raflex MDO film for contoured, premium looks.

02.03.15

FINAT announces 2015 events

These events will give current and future label community members the opportunity to meet with peers, clients, press and other industry related contacts.

02.02.15

Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

AWA profiles North American release liner market

North America commands 30% of the global release liner market, of which 45% is currently in the production of labelstock.

05.30.14

Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability | Wine Labels

Reynders joins Avery Dennison's paper liner recycling program

Through the program, the Belgian converter offers a collection system to its end users, picking up their siliconized paper liner waste.

05.22.14

Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability | Wine Labels

Twin Rivers expands release paper portfolio

The new heavyweight caliper papers are designed for projects demanding lay-flat properties.

04.08.14

Avery Dennison honors eight industry suppliers

During an inaugural supplier recognition awards ceremony, winners were chosen for their sustainability, innovation, service, overall value and quality.

03.14.14

Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

FINAT announces first recycling awards competition

The contest is open to label converters and end users who have their release liners recycled via dedicated programs.

03.04.14

Beauty & Personal Care Labels | Flexible Packaging | Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

Avery Dennison expands UK liner recycling program

Waste PET liners can now be sold directly to two Avery Dennison recycling partners.

03.03.14

Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

Panel discussion headlines release liner conference

Leaders from Loparex, Ritrama and others will participate in Amsterdam.

02.27.14

Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability | Wine Labels

Boise Paper invests in PS paper business

Enhancements to Boise machinery will result in expanded functionality for label release liner applications.

02.26.14

Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

Bemis reports strong earnings

"We achieved record earnings per share and strengthened our gross margins in 2013," said CEO Henry Theisen.

01.31.14

India | Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

Kaygee Loparex India awarded IMS certification

This certification has been awarded to the release liner company's manufacturing facility at Silvassa and its head-office in Mumbai.

01.23.14

Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

Mondi now offers film-based differential release liners

Differential release liners consist of a substrate with a different release coating on each side.

10.10.13

Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

AWA announces new linerless market report

The new report will include an overview of market demand, trends and opportunities.

07.02.13

Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

UPM partners with Aliplast for release liner recovery

This partnership expands Aliplast’s recycling services to polypropylene and paper-based release liners through UPM Raflatac’s RafCycle waste management program.

04.16.13

Avery Dennison opens Knowledge Center in India

The new education and training facility is the first of its kind for the South Asia region.

08.28.12

Beauty & Personal Care Labels | Flexible Packaging | Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

FLEXcon announces PCW release liner for film

The new liner decreases carbon footprint by 30% and delivers an environmentally-friendly option to converters.

07.10.12

UPM Raflatac launches new Menu Service

North American customers can now create over 1,500 different product combinations.

07.10.12

Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

delfortgroup announces liner recycling program

Cycle4green services allow used release liner to become recycled paper products.

07.10.12

North America | Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

Bluestar Silicones opens new SC facility

The multi-million-dollar investment in York is the centerpiece of Bluestar Silicones’ strategic growth plan.

06.25.12

Latin America | Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

Ahlstrom extends release paper range in Brazil

The new SILCATM Soft complements the existing range of Ahlstrom SILCA calendered release papers.

04.16.12

Europe | Pressure Sensitive | Substrates | Sustainability

Loparex to expand European facility

The company's Apeldoorn production facility in The Netherlands will be expanded to increase capacity and capability.

02.14.12

Catching up with Don Nolan

The president of Avery Dennison’s Materials Group talks sustainability with L&NW.

01.07.14

April 2024

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