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.
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.
These pieces of equipment ensure that labels are placed on cores correctly for distribution. They can save converters time and ultimately money in the process.
A comprehensive directory of suppliers of consumables, equipment and services, the 2007 International Buyers Guide is for all of your purchasing decisions.
Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement methods have been in place at many converting plants for up to a few years. Here's a progress report.
The creation of labels containing RFID circuitry requires sophisticated and exacting equipment. Following is an overview of several of the products available in the narrow web marketplace today from some of the industry's top manufacturers.
RFID growth did not meet expectations in 2006, but those involved believe that adoption will continue as businesses realize the benefits of the technology.
After a reasonably healthy year, narrow web converters in North America prepare for price increases, technological growth, and continued attempts to commoditize quality printed products.
The website provides printers the information they need to make informed decisions on how digital inkjet printing can assist them in growing their business.
The environmentally-friendly technology is designed to allow PET bottles to use PS labels without the recycling contamination of traditional materials.
Videojet 9550 is designed to remove the mechanisms that frequently cause everyday operational problems, such as label jams and routine manual adjustments.
Effective March 23, 2015, Anne Bramman will lead the company's finance function, including audit, financial reporting, investor relations, planning and analysis.
Nearly 75,000 high school students on approximately 3,000 teams at 107 venues around the globe joined the 2015 Kickoff via live Comcast NBCUniversal broadcast.
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.
The SensoTec system uses fiber optic microelectronic sensors that scan at each revolution and adjust registration simultaneously throughout the print run.
Avery Dennison and The Kennedy Group are among those that have "taken a huge step in helping to generate more good clean material available for recycling."
The certification program of Printing Industry Midwest recognizes members who go beyond and maintain compliance with all environmental, health and safety rules, regulations and laws.
During an inaugural supplier recognition awards ceremony, winners were chosen for their sustainability, innovation, service, overall value and quality.
This testing and guidance protocol document is intended to provide brand owners and manufacturers the means to evaluate the effects of these labels on the PET recycling stream.
The retailer outlined key initiatives where it can use its size and scale to help address “hot spots” and accelerate progress in supply chain sustainability.