Peel and read applications increase to counter EU regulations
19 June 2014
EU regulatory demands for increased information on packaging has led to an increase in demand for Pulse Roll Label Products’ UV flexo free radical release…
Applications
St. Neots bought by Coveris
18 June 2014
Coveris has acquired manufacturer, St. Neots Packaging, as part of a strategic move to support its continued growth in cartonboard. Established in 1994, St. Neots…
The media is the message
18 June 2014
Avery Dennison’s Aqua Stick range can withstand significant temperature changes and condensation There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a label stock. Nessan…
Mock ups and prototypes
18 June 2014
Mock up samples from Reproflex3 More and more brands are demanding to see what the final product will look like on shelf before committing to…
Multi Labels wins best in show
10 June 2014
‘The Irishman’ multi-award winning label FINAT announced the winners of its 34th label awards competition at a ceremony during its annual congress, held this…
Gallus bought by Heidelberg
10 June 2014
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen is poised to take a 100% share of Gallus in a move that will see the two companies working closer together in the…
Riviera Labels opts for Star Plate and Smart Screen
2 June 2014
(L-R) Chris Bastow, Riviera Labels, Kevin Adams, Dantex Graphics, and Peter Burnard, Riviera Labels Torquay-based Riviera Labels has brought film production in house following…
Three new additions to the Vetaphone sales team
29 May 2014
Vetaphone has strengthened its sales team with a raft of new appointments that will increase the company’s market coverage. The new appointments are: Pete Kelly,…
Sustainability-focused white paper issued by Kodak
8 May 2014
Kodak has issued a white paper specifically targeted at print companies looking to use technological innovation to implement significant environmental and financial efficiencies. The release…
Stora-Enso mill under acquisition
8 May 2014
Brigl & Bergmeister has signed a purchase agreement to acquire 100% shares of the paper mill Uetersen from Stora-Enso Group. With a capacity of 240,000…
Barrier paper grades made from recycled paper
8 May 2014
Sappi Fine Paper Europe has launched two new barrier paper grades at interpack 2014 designed to address concerns about migration of mineral oil into food…
Environmental concerns are focus of FINAT seminar
7 May 2014
Spent liner rolls This year’s FINAT Technical Seminar drew together different elements of the label value chain to address recycling initiatives in a discussion panel.…
Omet to show XFlex X6 at open house event
2 May 2014
Visitors attending the Omet open house will have the chance to watch a hybrid flexo/digital XFlex X6 press in daily operation at a converter’s plant…
MPS press leads to increase in sales
22 April 2014
A year on from installing a MPS EC UV flexo multi-substrate press South African JMB Labels has achieved a 30% increase in sales. The increase…
Gallus event looks at short runs
22 April 2014
Customer project manager, Dario Casoli, explains the Gallus ECS 340 machine system with integrated ‘Plus’ update package to his large audience The first Short Run…