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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 [...]

Substrate suppliers have worked diligently to develop new paper products while also ensuring supply chain efficiency during these most challenging times. Perhaps more than ever, paper substrates have been in [...]

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 [...]

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]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

With the labels and packaging space innovating rapidly, materials have had to keep pace. Paper substrates are no exception. New converting technologies such as digital printing have necessitated advancements in [...]

* 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 [...]

Finishing Machinery A B Graphic International (ABG) Booth 3300 A B Graphic International (ABG) is showcasing a range of machines designed to enhance productivity and efficiency at Labelexpo Americas. Key [...]

As Labelexpo Americas returns in 2024, the industry has its sights set firmly on the newest trends poised to drive growth well into the future. Despite grappling with a tumultuous [...]

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 [...]

The advent of newer and flashier substrates in the labels and packaging industry has not deterred the use of paper. On the contrary, paper usage is booming, and many leading [...]

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 [...]

UPM Raflatac is partnering with UPM Specialty Papers' UPM LinerLoop recycling concept through its RafCycle by UPM Raflatac service. This partnership will strengthen the labeling value chain, offering recycled content [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Mondi Vienna, Austria * Mondi has developed a new recyclable functional barrier paper range. Designed with protection in mind, this range of certified recyclable barrier paper products is fully integrated [...]

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 [...]

Paper is not the same material that was first made by the ancient Chinese 2,000 years ago. Originally used for writing and later printing, paper is now put to countless […]

In 2005, Label & Narrow Web's associate editor at the time, Talar Sesetyan, wrote an article titled 'Synthetic Paper: What is it?' This was nearly 12 years ago, and of [...]

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 [...]

Corporate Headquarters 1901 S. Meyers Rd., Suite 600 Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. 60181 Tel: (937) 528-3870 Email: info@us.ndpaper.com www.us.ndpaper.com WE ARE ND PAPER. YOUR SUPPLIER OF CHOICE FOR LABEL PAPERS. Established [...]

Pricing is supposed to rise. At least it does in other industries. Fourteen years ago the average price of a car was $14,371. By 2001 the average price had risen […]

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 labeling industry, along with society in general, is clearly undergoing major changes in light of what can be referred to as the Green Revolution. Environmental concerns are having a […]

UPM Raflatac Mills River, NC, USA * UPM Raflatac has announced the launch of its portfolio of thermal label papers and films that is now BPA-free. Moreover, the company is [...]

2300 South Ashland Avenue P.O. Box 19005 Green Bay, WI 54307-9005 Tel. 920-491-6090 Email: marketing@pcmc.com Web: www.pcmc.com ABOUT PCMC PCMC offers a complete range of flexographic presses, digital solutions, and [...]

Converters today are faced with distinctive and specific challenges. In an effort to meet the need for sustainable products that offer durability, compatibility with multiple print technologies and reliability, suppliers [...]

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 [...]

In order for label printers to produce eye-popping designs while managing costs and waste, label material suppliers must develop innovative products to satisfy converters' customers. The paper substrate sector of [...]

707 Arlington Place, Stevens Point, Wl 54481 USA Ph: 877.557.3565 EmaiI: specialtypapers@versoco.com Web: www.versoco.com/specialtypapers Verso Corporation is a leading North American producer of printing papers, specialty papers, packaging and pulp. [...]

Corporate Headquarters 1901 S. Meyers Rd., Suite 600 Oakbrook Terrace, III. 60181 Tel: (937) 528-3870 Email: info@us.ndpaper.com www.us.ndpaper.com WE ARE ND PAPER. YOUR SUPPLIER OF CHOICE FOR LABEL PAPERS. While [...]

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 [...]

The article presents brief information on the paper substrate including the paper substrates such as semigloss, high gloss, cast gloss from UPM Raflatac, the Select Solutions Mix & Match portfolio from Avery Dennison, and the labeling paper substrates with matte and glossy inkjet papers from Wausau Coated Products.

Lecta Barcelona, Spain * Lecta has continued its development of the Creaset one-side coated paper line, designed for the label and flexible packaging sector, with its new Creaset HG HWS [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

2300 South Ashland Avenue P.O. Box 19005 Green Bay, Wl 54307-9005 Tel. 920-491-6090 Email: marketing@pcmc.com Web: www.pcmc.com ABOUT PCMC Celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2019, PCMC offers a complete range [...]