Smithers report highlights flexo growth in packaging
13 March 2025
Smithers latest report, “The Future of Flexographic Printing Markets to 2029”, provides an insight into the future of flexo.
labels
Taking the flexible approach
7 March 2025
There may only be a matter of inches in web width between narrow and mid-web flexo technologies, but the leap it enables from label to…
Securikett brings flexo platemaking in-house with Miraclon
13 February 2025
Austrian producer of security labels and seals Securikett has opted to bring flexo platemaking in-house by investing in a Flexcel NX Wide 3548 system with…
Catapult targets growth with customer support appointment
13 February 2025
US label printer Catapult has appointed Suzanne Bowden to the newly created role of chief client officer, tasked with helping the company focus on delivering…
ABG’s ‘advanced’ turret rewinder lands in Germany
11 February 2025
A B Graphic International (ABG) has recorded the first sale of its ‘advanced’ Vectra AutoSet Glue turret rewinder in Germany, to label converter TS Etiketten.
Beontag appoints new VP of graphic and label materials
23 January 2025
Manufacturer of self-adhesives and smart tags Beontag has appointed Erin Bernhardt as its new global vice president of GLM (graphic and label materials). She will…
Herma appoints technical director for self-adhesive materials
20 January 2025
Herma has appointed Veit Rückel as its new technical director for the self-adhesive materials division. In his role, Mr Rückel will be responsible for managing…
UPM Raflatac unveils new swatchbooks for ‘premium’ labelling
16 January 2025
New swatchbooks for wine, spirits, beverage and premium labelling have been launched by UPM Raflatac, allowing printers, brands and designers to assess the texture, colour…
Coveris acquires first label business outside UK
14 January 2025
Czech Republic manufacturer of self-adhesive labels S&K Label has been acquired by Coveris Group, becoming Coveris Brno. The acquisition marks Coveris’ third acquisition in Central…
Esko World takes on new format to benefit attendees
10 January 2025
Esko has announced a new format for its Esko World event, which returns in 2025 for a 34th year, and is to be held in St…
Packaging EPR recycling standards welcomed by UK sector
6 January 2025
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has introduced a recyclability assessment methodology (RAM) for liable producers who supply household packaging, effective…
Lecta secures food safety certification for its Spanish mill
20 December 2024
Lecta has obtained FSSC 22000 food safety systems certification for its metallised papers for packaging applications in the food industry at its mill in Leitza,…
Third Mark Andy hybrid elevates MD Labels’ offering
18 December 2024
The Polish label converter is the first in Europe to field three Mark Andy hybrid presses, helping it to grow its production capacity and its…
Strong show for flexo in Chicago
29 November 2024
There were more than 12,000 attendees to Labelexpo Americas in September, with international attendance up by 33% on the previous edition. Andy Knaggs hopped across…
Etikmar invests in Lombardi hybrid line
14 November 2024
The Italian adhesive label producer has chosen a flexo/digital/die cutting system to help reduce production costs and offer greater flexibility.
