New Wave label from UPM Raflatac addresses HDPE and PP recycling
16 May 2024
UPM Raflatac has launched its New Wave paper label material, available to customers in EMEIA.
Consumables
Catena ProServX tool enhances XSYS plate processing
7 May 2024
Flexo prepress solution manufacturer XSYS has introduced Catena ProServX, a cloud-based, real-time equipment monitoring tool for proactive maintenance and superior quality control for use with…
UPM Raflatac unveils Carbon Action label stock portfolio
3 May 2024
UPM Raflatac has launched its Carbon Action Plastic Labels portfolio, with the first products to be made available immediately in EMEIA and the Americas. The…
API Foilmakers strengthens distribution network with acquisitions
19 April 2024
API Foilmakers, specialist in the field of transfer technologies with leading products in hot stamping foils, cold foils, digital, pigment and speciality foils, with its…
Siegwerk partners with Borouge on mono-material development
18 April 2024
Ink and coatings manufacturer Siegwerk is partnering with petrochemicals company Borouge in developing 100% recyclable mono-material packaging products that are designed for the circular economy.
DS Smith agrees ‘Combination’ deal with International Paper
17 April 2024
The almost $10 billion deal - which is subject to shareholder approval - would create a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, focused on North…
Walkers reduces virgin plastic waste with new paper Snack A Jacks packs
15 April 2024
Walkers has today announced the rollout of new, paper outer bags for all Snack A Jacks multipacks, which parent company PepsiCo says will reduce the…
RRD targets labels growth with new presses and testing services
10 April 2024
RR Donnelley (RRD) has announced investment in four new flexo or hybrid presses for label production that it says will deliver faster throughput, greater efficiency…
Parkside and Hoogly create compostable teabag envelope
22 March 2024
Flexible packaging specialist Parkside has partnered with artisanal tea brand Hoogly developing a compostable envelope for a new range of individually wrapped teabags for the…
UPM Specialty Paper creates paper packaging for Finnish bakery
20 March 2024
UPM Specialty Papers has developed paper packaging for Fazer's Oat Rice Pies, based on its UPM Confidio barrier paper, which is heat-sealable, explained to not…
Flexo print unit manufacturer EKS acquired by AkeBoose
20 March 2024
Printing equipment manufacturer AkeBoose has taken over the activities of Einbecker Kennzeichnungssysteme (EKS), a manufacturer of flexographic printing units for printing on both web and…
Polyart Introduces eco-friendly paper for tags and labels
19 March 2024
Polyart Group has introduced Fiberskin Tag, a 100% paper option for tags and labels, said to be tear resistant and water resistant, courtesy of a…
ProAmpac acquires UP Paper
19 March 2024
ProAmpac, a specialist in flexible packaging and material science, has announced the acquisition of UP Paper, a producer of recycled kraft paper.
Finat reports improving European labelstock demand after year-long decline
15 March 2024
Demand for labelstocks has increased for the first time in a year, according to European self-adhesive label association Finat, having previously suffered four consecutive quarters…
White sleeve material aids PET recycling of dairy products
23 February 2024
CCL Label's EcoFloat White low-density recyclable polyolefin sleeve material enables packaging of dairy and light-sensitive products in transparent PET.
