DS Smith Packaging gets smart with QR ordering
2 May 2013
By simply scanning pallets with their smartphones, customers of DS Smith Packaging’s Industrial Division can place repeat orders of heavy duty packaging. Pointing a smartphone…
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Pre-press processes: colour management for flexo
26 April 2013
In the first of two technical articles, Stefano d’Andrea, Acus Srl, and Steve Donegan, Graphic Republik, discuss pre-press processes focusing on colour management. This includes looking at…
Solution to edge lifting issues
12 April 2013
Lohmann has developed the new platemounting tape, the DuploFLEX 5 Maxx, for demanding print jobs where edge lifting is an issue. The foam adhesive tape…
Full control of ink circulation
12 April 2013
Tresu Group has launched the F10 iCon ink supply system, which offers full control of the ink circulation in CI flexo printing presses with Tresu…
Alphasonics cleaning systems receive seal of approval
2 April 2013
Troika Systems, manufacturers of the AniCAM QC tools has officially endorsed Alphasonics anilox cleaning systems. The two companies have worked closely over recent years in…
IST (UK) Ltd celebrates 25th anniversary
27 March 2013
(L-R) Simon Mitchell, joint managing director, Gerhard Metz, company owner, and Chris Schofield, joint managing director Established in 1988, Skipton-based IST (UK) Ltd celebrated its…
Nanovis unveils enlarged cleaner
27 March 2013
Nanocleaner NWC-1200 from Nanovis After a successful introduction of its Nanocleaner at Labelexpo 2011 in Brussels, Swiss company Nanovis GmbH has now developed a…
FlexoProof proofing solution has a crucial role to play
6 March 2013
YRG Group, a full-service packaging print solutions provider has invested in the GMG FlexoProof proofing solution as proofing becomes the most crucial aspect of its…
Smurfit Kappa UK makes a significant investment
6 March 2013
A major investment package has been made as part of Smurfit Kappa’s continuing development of its high-quality post print (HQPP) service. The investment consists of…
Mark Andy UK to hold open house
26 February 2013
Narrow web press manufacturer Mark Andy will be hosting an open house at its UK showroom and demonstration facility in Macclesfield in April. The one…
Evolution of the species
25 February 2013
ITR laser engraving by WNRS Most people believe the point that Darwin was making in ‘On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection’…
Full of Eastern promise
18 February 2013
With its unequivocal commitment to optimising materials resource combined with a natural ability for developing innovative solutions that often appear to be quite simple, the…
Growth in label market reflected in show event
14 February 2013
easyFairs continues to expand its exhibition activities and has for the 2013 NEC event added Labelling Innovation. This will be co-located with Packaging Innovations, Ecopack,…
Making it stick: plate mounting tape
12 February 2013
Deciding which tape is right for each print job is a significant factor in the quest for efficiency and process reliability. Although it may seem…
BPIF Labels holds AGM
11 February 2013
On 6 February BPIF Labels held its AGM at the offices of CPI (Centre for Process Innovation Limited) in Sedgefield. In total 20 label converters…