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The past few years have been challenging, to say the least. The label and package printing industry, in particular, has faced significant challenges such as demand spikes, raw material shortages, [...]

Europe's first quarter 2024 prices were static, followed by rises of between 80 and 100 euros in the second quarter for label grades. The third quarter is also opening on [...]

METALIZED PAPER Lecta Harrison, NY, USA * Lecta has announced Metalvac, a range of metalized paper manufactured at its Leitza mill in Navarra, Spain. The metalized paper is produced using [...]

This article explores the demand for sustainable paper substrates in the label and package printing industry. Despite challenges faced during the Covid-19 pandemic, the market has recovered and stabilized. The global label market is divided between paper and film substrates, with paper being more prevalent in North America. Sustainability is a major focus, with suppliers prioritizing sustainable sourcing, recycled content, and reducing environmental impact. The article also discusses the advantages and considerations of using paper or film substrates and highlights product innovations in the industry, such as UPM Raflatac's Linerless OptiCut, which is designed to improve thermal printability and adhesion while preventing paper jamming. This product is suitable for labeling solutions in various industries and can be used with both automatic and manual label dispensing systems. [Extracted from the article]

Film labels offer the versatility and durability necessary for a wide range of converting conditions, which explains why the material is seeing strong growth across the globe. The supply chain [...]

As companies across all industries continue to grapple with the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, paper substrates have seen unprecedented demand. Suppliers are racing to keep up with a taxed [...]

Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives Graham, NC, USA * Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives (FSA) has introduced Monet X-Dry Ultra WS FSC to the North American market. Monet is an uncoated paper with natural brightness and [...]

PAPER CONVERTING MACHINE CO. (PCMC) 2300 South Ashland Avenue Green Bay, Wl 54304 +1 (920) 494-5601 marketing@pcmc.com www.pcmc.com A BARRY-WEHMILLER CONVERTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of [...]

Polyart Group Charlotte, NC, USA * Polyart has announced Polyart Laser Food, touted as the first direct food contact synthetic paper for dry toner printing approved by both ISEGA and [...]

Spinnaker, A Mactac Company Troy, OH, USA * Spinnaker, a Mactac Company, has announced the launch ofVeero Laser, a new, high-quality laser paper label product. Part of the Spinnaker Trimless [...]

Fedrigoni Milan, Italy * Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives, a manufacturer of self-adhesive materials and specialty papers, is launching its new range of premium papers, made from 100% recycled fibers. The result is [...]

* Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives, former Acucote brand, part of The Fedrigoni Group, a global supplier in the production of premium labels and self-adhesive materials, has introduced a new line of premium [...]

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Bielefeld, Germany * Mitsubishi HiTec Paper has developed a full range of barricote barrier papers for flexible food and non-food packaging, as well as the new PACK [...]

FINAT welcomed 280 attendees from 24 countries to Athens, Greece, for its 64th annual European Label Forum (ELF) on May 22-24, 2024, while 35 leading industry suppliers took part in [...]

Sonoco Brussels, Belgium * Sonoco has developed new chuck technology for winding and unwinding operations of paper and board manufacturers. The new technology offers enhanced runnability improvements for paper and [...]

Herma Filderstadt, Germany * Herma is expanding its portfolio of sustainable thermal label materials with a new phenol-free variant produced entirely from recycled fibers. The print quality of HERMAtherm rECO [...]

KRUGER PULP & PAPER 3285 Chemin Bedford Montreal, QC H3S 1G5 Canada Telephone: +1 514-343-3100 Email: krureleaseplus@kruger.com kruger.com krureleaseplus.com THE NEXT-GENERATION RELEASE BASE Today's high performance labeling equipment requires exceptional [...]

Lecta Purchase, NY, USA * With Termax, Lecta boasts an extensive range of thermal papers that is constantly evolving to meet POS, ticket and label application needs. Over the last [...]

Ahlstrom-Munksjo Helsinki, Finland * Ahlstrom-Munksjo has debuted its largest range of sustainable release papers for silicone coating.The expanded and harmonized range contains three main product families and offers release papers [...]

VPF Sprockhovel, Germany * VPF GmbH & Co. KG now uses a bluish thermal paper, called 'Blue Clean,' on which the print does not result from a chemical reaction but [...]

Kruger Pulp & Paper is a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable pulp and paper products. They have developed KruRelease Plus, a next-generation release base for high-performance labeling equipment. This release base offers superior smoothness, dimensional stability, and compatibility across a wide range of systems. Kruger's commitment to quality and environmental sustainability is evident in their third-party recognized certifications and their efforts to reduce waste and maximize energy efficiency. [Extracted from the article]

The proliferation of film usage that took place during the recent supply chain shortages has not abated. In fact, converters are utilizing filmic substrates at a bustling pace, which has [...]

608 Rye Beach Road Huron, OH 44839 Tel. 800-813-8907 www.paperresources.com Paper Resources, Inc (PRI) coating division has supplied pressure sensitive constructions to the roll label industry since 2004. Specializing in [...]

The right paperstock can make all the difference on the shelf. As countless brands jockey for space and consumers' gazing eyes, paper substrates have the ability to better convey a [...]

Mondi, a packaging and paper supplier, has teamed up with the UK's No. 1 frozen food retailer to provide renewable, recyclable packaging in a move that further validates Mondi's approach [...]

Lecta Barcelona, Spain * Lecta has announced the launch of Linerset release liner papers, Linerset CCK and Linerset CCK Duo. Linerset CCK and Linerset CCK Duo are the first products [...]

Sustainability initiatives are nothing new in the label industry. For decades, there have been varying degrees of emphasis on eco-friendly practices concerning prepress and matrix waste, energy consumption, release liner, [...]

2023 INTERNATIONAL BUYERS ' GUIDE Consumables Cross Reference ADHESIVES Heidelberg USA 770-419-6222 info@heidetberg.com www.heidelberg.com/us K Laser Technology (USA) Co., Ltd. 941-500-1370 coldfoil@coldfoil.com www.coldfoil.com CYNGIENT LLC 973-882-4600 info@cyngient.com www.cyngient.com Elkem Silicones [...]

AAA Press International 6088 Reega Avenue Egg Harbor Township. NJ 08234 USA 847-818-1100 info@aaapress.com www.aaapress.com Aalberts Surface Treatment 8399 North 87th Street Milwaukee, WI 53224 USA 219-384-6656 jbatistatos@aalerts-st.us www.aalberts-st.com See [...]

What follows is a look at some of the products and technologies Labelexpo Europe attendees can view and experience in-person in Brussels. Exhibiting companies appear in alphabetical order. For more [...]

Artificial intelligence and automation are not the only futur istic technologies to impact the label and package printing industry. While smart labels--labels featuring advanced tech nologies like RFID or NFC [...]

ADHESIVE APPLICATORS Davis-Standard 315-766-2546 info@davis-standard.com www.davis-standard.com ETI Converting Equipment Inc. 450-641-7900 sales@eticonverting.com www.eticonverting.com AstroNova ITW Dynatec ANILOX CLEANING EQUIPMENT All Printing Resources Inc. 630-784-3100 info@teamflexo.com www.teamflexo.com Apex International 724-379-8880 info@na.apexinternational.com [...]

Fortis Solutions Group, a provider of high impact printed packaging and a portfolio company of funds managed by Harvest Partners, LP, has announced the acquisition of Digital Dogma Corp. based [...]

ANILOX ROLL CLEANING Flexo Wash 888-493-5396 infb@flexownshu5.cozn www.flexowash.com Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) 920-494-5601 920-494-5601 webmaster@pcmc.com www.pcmc.com Sonic Solutions LLC 877-654-7800 joe_walczak@sonicsolutionsusa.com sonicsolutionsusa.com Alphasonics USA Inc. Eaglewood Technologies LLC Sandon [...]

In order to promote future growth of the label and package printing industry, Avery Dennison welcomed 35 attendees to its Mentor, OH, USA, facility for the inaugural Label Leaders of [...]

* Sappi, a manufacturer of flexible packaging papers with integrated barriers and heat-seal capability, has joined forces with Xeikon in a developmental partnership. Sappi's expertise in paper-based packaging and Xeikon's [...]

Labelexpo Americas 2022 returned to Rosemont, IL, USA, September 13-15, with overwhelmingly positive feeback from exhibitors and attendees alike.The event saw more than 13,000 attendees flock to the Donald E. [...]

CONSUMABLES ADHESIVES Heidelberg USA 770-419-6501 info@heidelberg.com www.heidelberg.com/us See our ad on page 95! K Laser Technology (USA) Co., Ltd. 941-500-1370 salesorder@coldfoil.com See our ad on page 17! Ryback & Ryback [...]

Over the last three or four weeks I've been reading about changes in 2023, endangered species, the growth of global waste, COP 28, and all things 'sustainable.' It's really quite [...]

Labels get a lot of attention for how they look. However, oftentimes they're more than just a pretty face. When labels and packaging provide functionality--or incorporate an exchange of data--they [...]

Fortis Solutions Group has announced the acquisition of Anchor Printing. Based in Novi, MI, USA, Anchor Printing is a flexographic and offset printing specialist providing shrink sleeves, flexible packaging and [...]

ANDERSON & VREELAND Booth 929 Flexo Supplies Anderson & Vreeland will join several partners in its booth this year, including Provident, XSYS, Toyobo and a group from Clemson University, who [...]

Syracuse Label & Surround Printing, Macaran Printed Products and W.N. Van Alstine have announced that their respective boards of directors have approved a merger agreement. According to the companies, the [...]

ADHESIVE APPLICATORS Davis-Standard 315-766-2546 info@ilavis-standard.com www.davis-standard.com ITW Dynatec Nordson Corporation QuickLabel Ve tap hone ANILOX CLEANING EQUIPMENT All Printing Resources Inc. 630-784-3100 www.teaxnflexo.com Eaglewood Technologies IXC 800-347-1959 www.Eaglcwoodtech.com Flexo Wash [...]

3 Sigma Corporation 1985West Stanfield Road Troy, OH 45373 USA 937-440-3400 abailey@sigma.cc www.sigma.cc 3M 12113 Sunset Point Circle Wellington, FL 33414 United States 616-308-9224 Wolfenbarger_jay07@yahoo.com www.3m.com A B Graphic International [...]

A properly cleaned anilox roll will lead to higher output on a flexographic press while simultaneously reducing downtime, material usage and labor costs. However, when looking for the weak link [...]

From regulations to sustainability, a number of factors are critical for adhesive selection when producing a high-quality label. The adhesive must withstand a wide range of conditions, including moisture and [...]

UPM and the Paperworkers' Union have agreed on their first-ever business-specific collective labor agreements for five UPM businesses. The strike ending at UPM's mills in Finland has resulted in employees [...]