Anti-microbial film launched by Cosmo
21 September 2020
Cosmo Films has developed a novel BOPP based clear thermal lamination anti-microbial film
Consumables
EFIA awards streamed online for the first time
18 September 2020
Label and packaging providers in the flexographic industry were recognised at the 2020 European Flexographic Industry Association (EFIA) Print Awards
Carbon neutral BOPP launched
18 September 2020
Innovia Films are launching a ISCC certified carbon neutral BOPP label film
AI improves consistency at Metsä Board
17 September 2020
Metsä Board is using artificial intelligence at its Kemi mill to improve the runnability of its white kraftliner
Dow launches INVISU range
17 September 2020
To address industry demands for strong e-commerce label adhesion and clear-on-clear labels, Dow has launched the INVISU portfolio of acrylic adhesives.
Huge growth in white and private label goods
16 September 2020
White label and private label goods are experiencing huge growth according to the BCMPA
Ink runs through the veins at Aztec Label
14 September 2020
Aztec Label owner’s son has gained a professional qualification under the BPIF Apprenticeship scheme.
Recyclable solvent-based ink launched
8 September 2020
Werner & Mertz has developed a recyclable printing ink system for flexo NC 270
BPF responds to BBC’s War On Plastic
4 September 2020
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has defended the use of plastic after BBC's the portrayal of the material
Collaboration creates reclosable and recyclable pack
3 September 2020
Parkside has collaborated with Addo Food Group, to produce sustainable and reclosable packs for Tesco
Climate Change Agreement scheme extended
27 August 2020
The Government has extended the Climate Change Agreement scheme to new entrants until 30 November 2020
Selene improves sustainability with new inking system
24 August 2020
Selene has installed a BTF Flexo’s GTX-MM inking and washing system along with Gama G29 viscometers
Heidelberg commits further to printed electronics
18 August 2020
InnovationLab has formed a partnership with Heidelberg with the aim of mass producing printed and organic sensors
No coronavirus risk from food packaging
14 August 2020
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said there is no evidence of contracting coronavirus from food or its packaging.