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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 [...]

In 1997 three family members with complementary skill sets set forth on building a printing business. With entrepreneurship in its blood, the Waldrop family established Century Printing & Packaging to [...]

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, [...]

11440 Hillguard Road, Dallas, TX, USA 75243 www.abbottlabel.com The name Abbott has been synonymous with labels for nearly 50 years, and the future is equally as bright at this Dallas, [...]

The label and package printing market can be characterized by significant challenges and strong opportunities that will impact both the short and long-term health of the industry. Economic and workforce [...]

Food labeling continues to be one of the most popular end-use categories for converters. According to AWA Alexander Watson Associates, food ranked second at 22% in North America behind beverage [...]

OMNI Systems holds a unique spot in the label and package printing industry. Despite massive growth since its inception in 1990, the company remains family-owned. Adam DeFrancesco, co-owner and CEO, [...]

Label converters have worked tirelessly to optimize their press runs. And when quality issues arise, static electricity can often be identified as the culprit. Contamination of the web often leads [...]

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 [...]

In the past, digital printing was often a slow, arduous process that could not deliver the kind of quality exacting brands required. However, quality, color consistency, and speed have all [...]

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 [...]

Lyn Thomas has always prided himself on taking the tough jobs. In fact, this owner originally found success as a pressman completing label runs that equipment technicians said couldn't be [...]

As market demand increases for sustainability, efficiency, and quality, label and package printing converters are seeking UV LED solutions for their curing needs. This technology is no longer niche, either. [...]

Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) 6111 North River Road, Suite 800 Rosemont, IL USA 60018 www.mcclabel.com Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has a rich history that dates back more than 100 years. As a [...]

The term 'game-changing' has been casually thrown around for many years, especially regarding new label and package printing product launches. In theory, every product has the potential to positively impact [...]

Editor 02.27.24 A properly functioning anilox roll is critical to producing stunning flexographic labels. The anilox roll is only one part of the equation, though. A clean anilox roll can [...]

Flexographic printing presses continue to evolve by the day. What was customary prior to the Covid-19 pandemic is no longer the norm. While craftsmanship and artistry are still part of [...]

For label converters looking to make a big move in their business, this is definitely a buyer's market. Over the course of the next month, several prominent industry tradeshows will [...]

TLF Graphics has been built on the mantra,'Find a way to say yes.'This philosophy is not just a catchy slogan but rather a way of business for the Rochester, NY-based [...]

Automation has emerged as arguably the biggest trend in label printing--and manufacturing--in general. While speed and efficiency, sustainability, and the workforce are also hot topics, automation addresses all three. Technology [...]

The proper handling of flexographic supplies, such as anilox rolls and plates, is often one of the most overlooked aspects of high-quality label printing. Degradation in printing results can often [...]

Apogee Industries boasts a rich history that dates back more than 60 years. As the company undergoes a transition to a new ownership group, led by Richard Reyes and Brian [...]

Achanging of the guard does not mean a change of fortune for Diversified Labeling Solutions (DLS). As the company ushers in new leadership, this versatile label converter will continue to [...]

While this might sound like a broken record, never before has the label industry encountered such a tumultuous year. The tail end of 2021 and the first half of 2022 [...]

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 [...]

As the saying goes, close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. When conveying a brand's image on the shelf, delivering the correct colors requires the utmost accuracy. There is [...]

The competitive nature of label printing--and manufacturing in general--has significantly emphasized efficiency. The ability to do more with less, especially as the industry grapples with continued workforce challenges, is present [...]

Flexography has historically been the dominant process when it comes to label and package printing, but suppliers are looking to the future when designing their newest products. They are not [...]

Food packaging is a vibrant and ever-evolving end-use segment, and one that continues to be impacted by new technologies, sustainability and regulations. All the while, the label and packaging must [...]

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 [...]

Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, sustainability was arguably the hottest topic in the label and package printing industry. The charge came from all corners, as consumers and brands have begun [...]

COMPANIES TO WATCH Companies to Watch is a special feature of Label & Narrow Web that focuses on a select group of converters that are making noteworthy contributions to the [...]

The label and package printing industry has been tasked to the limits throughout the Covid-19 pandemic--both in the midst of the outbreak and during the recovery period. As an essential [...]

As we welcome in 2024, I thought this was the perfect time to reflect on the people who make Label & Narrow Web a success. While our internal team works [...]

Release liners have become a hot topic in our industry because this pressure sensitive labeling staple can play a big role in a company's bottom line. And with sustainability trending [...]

Dan and Matt Haney have relied on their entrepreneurial spirit to cultivate a company with a culture built on nonstop innovation. When identifying packaging solutions for the marketplace, the brothers [...]

Brook + Whittle was founded in 1995 as a venture between partners in the commercial printing and prepress industry. The company that initially opened its doors in North Branford, CT, [...]

The ability to produce high-quality labels can only go as far as the selected ink set. The greatest design with the newest substrate will still yield a substandard label if [...]

Without a clean anilox roll, achieving excellent print quality becomes nearly impossible. And with converters facing greater demands for speed and quality than ever before, neglecting the anilox roll can [...]

By Greg Hrinya Perhaps now more than ever, taking advantage of the latest enhancements to slitters rewinders is of utmost importance for label converters. With the continued presence of the [...]

The label printing industry has been working hard the past few months. While the global population has dealt with the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, label converters and their suppliers [...]

Attracting the next-generation workforce is one of the greatest challenges a label company will face. As printing technologies undergo rapid changes and a segment of workers approach retirement age, converters [...]

When printing labels, inspection might not be the process that jumps to the forefront of everyone's mind--but the results can be monumental. A mistake on a label can run the [...]

Aflexo press is one of the most substantial investments a label converter will make. With flexography playing such a dominant role in the North American label market, choosing the right [...]

As digital printing continues to be a hot topic in the label and packaging industry, it's important to remember that the technology is not limited to full production presses. In [...]

The label and package printing industry's sustainability journey continued at the AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition in Denver, CO, USA, March 20-22. Numerous industry experts lauded the [...]

The lifeblood of the label and package printing industry was on full display at the most recent TLMI Annual Meeting. As part of the event, converters are recognized for their [...]

2649 E Mulberry St., Unit 18-19 Fort Collins, CO, USA 80524 vwvw.leapinlizarcllabels.com Maureen and Todd Boyt took a leap of faith when opening their label printing business, and that spirit [...]

Executive Label was established in a garage in 1990, but the company's vision goes back some time further. Rich Preiser and his wife, Peggy, both worked in the printing industry. [...]