Asahi water-washable plates arrive in USA
1 April 2019
The Robinette Company will be the first company in North America to use Asahi AWP-DEW.
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Latin America’s first Esko XPS Crystal 5080 installed
1 April 2019
Fotograbados Longo, has invested in Latin America's first ever Esko XPS Crystal 5080 technology for optimum UV plate exposure.
Aztec opts for anvils to solve substrate problems
28 February 2019
Aztec Label has installed AccuStrike anvils for each of the three Nilpeter FB presses at its production facility in Kidderminster.
Unsung Heroes
19 February 2019
While many different parts of the flexographic printing process may vie for the title of leading role, there are also many others which play a…
Coveris launches recyclable film for the Co-op
17 October 2018
The recyclable film is high-barrier, microwaveable and easy-open In partnership with the Co-op and Freshtime, Coveris has launched a fully recyclable PE film that…
LIC Packaging invests in Fusion Topliner
7 June 2018
Fusion Topliner complies with all key regulations for food contact in Italy and across Europe Italian company LIC Packaging has invested in Fusion Topliner…
Flextrus UK launches tactile films
24 April 2017
Samples from Flextrus A new range of tactile films for the food industry has been introduced by flexibles manufacturer Flextrus. This has been launched…
Frimpeks builds new slitting and finishing facility in the UK
13 January 2017
The label stock supplier Frimpeks has built a 35,000 sq.ft. slitting and finishing facility in Market Harborough which will become the hub for all its…
PPG launch Teslin label stock
12 July 2016
PPG launched a new portfolio of durable, printable and secure label stock, Teslin, a versatile synthetic paper for demanding print applications requiring durability and security. …
UPM introduces new food-safe topcoat
7 December 2015
Food-safe plastic packaging from UPM Raflatac New food-safe topcoat from UPM Raflatac legislative compliance to premium-look food labels. The new PET Gloss White FTC…
NatureFlex Matt added to Innovia range
29 June 2015
Innovia Films has added NatureFlex NK Matt, developed primarily as a lamination grade, to its range of compostable cellulose-based packaging films. The film is ideal…
Chapelton reaches 30 year anniversary
22 April 2015
Kent-based speciality paper and cartonboard supplier, Chapelton is celebrating its 30th year as a company this year, supplying and servicing the UK and Irish print…
Reel-to-sheet service for Accurate Freeze from Warren
20 February 2015
UK carton & graphical board and paper stockist, Warren, is now providing customers with a tailor-made, reel-to-sheet service for Accurate Freeze. The high quality folding…
New ETI system gives precise registration on thin substrates
15 December 2014
ETI Converting Equipment, manufacturer of in-line printing and coating equipment, has developed a fully servo-driven gearless flexo printing station using a sleeve system giving precise…
Major investment at Iggesund’s Workington site
10 December 2014
Iggesund Paperboard’s Workington site is to receive a major upgrade after the company gave the green light for a €60 million investment across its English…