MAPP and Wink partnership boosts flexible die-cutting
21 March 2025
A new partnership between MA Print Products (MAPP) and Wink is set to provide “significant” benefits for converters in the UK and Ireland, offering enhanced…
Inks and coatings
New Nazdar inks developed for narrow-web printing applications
11 March 2025
Nazdar Ink Technologies are set to launch two new ink series at Labelexpo Mexico 2025
Fedrigoni invests in plastic-free barrier coating for fibre-based packaging
28 February 2025
Fedrigoni is targeting sustainable packaging through the acquisition of a minority stake in Papkot, a start-up company that develops large-scale coating technology that its claimed…
Aztec Label hails savings with LED UV curing
25 February 2025
Kidderminster-based label producer hails cost and environmental benefits of Fujifilm’s LuXtreme LED curing system, installed in May 2024.
wishesjust4you seeks spare print materials for children with life-limiting illnesses
14 February 2025
Non-profit community interest company wishesjust4you is calling on printers, packaging companies, carton manufacturers and paper merchants to donate surplus art and print materials to help…
Siegwerk offers ‘first’ NC-free surface inks for flexible plastic packaging
11 February 2025
In what is claimed to be a first, Siegwerk has introduced a nitrocellulose (NC) free ink series specifically designed for surface printing on polyethylene (PE)…
Andreas Pleßke confirmed as chairman of drupa committee
6 February 2025
Dr. Andreas Pleßke, CEO of Koenig & Bauer, has been re-elected as the chair of the drupa committee, with Wolfgang Poppen of Freiburger elected as…
Pulse expands presence in Poland with key appointment
23 January 2025
Narrow web printing ink manufacturer Pulse Roll Label Products has welcomed Przemysław Juszczyk to its team in Poland. In a sales role, Mr Juszczyk will…
Siegwerk creates ‘recycling friendly’ ink toolbox for flexible packaging
21 January 2025
The new offering – initially available in the EMEA region - bundles together all the company’s nitrocellulose (NC) -free ink solutions for flexible packaging applications,…
X-Rite acquires Colorware to broaden colour management options
20 November 2024
X-Rite has acquired Colorware extending X-Rite’s ability to provide real-time colour management for converters, printers, and packaging specialists.
Inks for food packaging: navigating a complex field
7 November 2024
The right inks with the right substrates and with adherence to high operational and printing standards – there is much to consider when working in…
INX acquires to create new coatings and adhesives business
5 November 2024
Ink and coatings supplier, INX Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sakata Inx, has acquired North American coatings, adhesives and polymers manufacturer, Coatings & Adhesives…
Michal Lodej rejoins Whitmar as partnership development manager
28 October 2024
Mr Lodej has over 12 years’ experience within B2B publishing, nine of which were accumulated at Whitmar Publications where he held various roles across all…
Video: FlexoTech Awards 2024: thoughts and comments
24 October 2024
In this video, Richard Bunney of Dantex Group (Gold Sponsor), and Andrew Mansfield of Harkwell, give their thoughts on this year's FlexoTech Awards.
Sandon and XSYS partner on white ink opacity
2 October 2024
The partnership is intended to help flexo printers producing flexible packaging to achieve higher opacity whites, at no additional cost.
