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ArticlePaper Security Seals succeed at WorldStar Awards
Securikett, a prominent AIPIA member, gained the top global accolade for its product line of paper security labels at the recent WorldStar Packaging Awards ceremony held at interpack in Dusseldorf. The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) announced the “IT’S PAPER” series from the Austrian security label manufacturer as the winner in the ‘Labelling & Decoration’ category of this year’s competition.
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Neon print and low-energy digital print technology showcased by swissQprint
swissQprint displayed its product range of flatbed and roll printers at wetec 2023 in Stuttgart, presenting such developments as neon print and ISO-certified, low-energy digital print technology.
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Digital print: How far do we still have to go?
When it comes to digital printing, how far have we come and what can the industry do to take advantage of the many benefits these technologies offer? Victoria Hattersley reports.
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Hybrid printer released by Fujifilm for rigid and flexible media
Fujifilm has launched its Acuity Prime Hybrid printer, which seeks to meet the needs of print service providers working with a range of rigid and flexible material applications.
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Leibinger unveils ‘plug and print’ intelligent coding and marking system
Leibinger has unveiled the IQJET – which claims to be the world’s first intelligent coding and marking system and is set to apply direct coding and marking to products and packaging in the FMCG and industrial sectors – at this year’s interpack.
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BOBST and tesa to produce complete flexographic printing solutions
BOBST and tesa have announced that they will collaborate to create joint solutions for high-quality flexographic printing and provide more cohesive support systems for their customers.
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Wash-off label adhesive from Bostik expects to benefit PET recycling streams with APR certification
Bostik has released its first wash-off, all-temperature label adhesive, which the Association of Plastic Recyclers has certified to be compatible with PET bottle label recycling.
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Reaching net zero – a closer look at UPM Raflatac’ strategy
Decarbonization and reaching net zero are amongst the key challenges the packaging industry faces. We spoke to UPM Raflatac’s director of sustainability, Robert Taylor, to find out how UPM Raflatac is working towards moving beyond fossil fuels.
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Direct thermal linerless solution developed by Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials EMENA has unveiled its FSC-certified, phenol-free AD XeroLinr DT direct thermal linerless solution, which hopes to cut down on waste as the logistics and e-commerce industries expand.
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Coding and marking solution for expiry dates and more revealed by Leibinger
Leibinger is aiming to usher in a ‘new era’ of on-pack code marking with its new Coding & Marking System, which it will exhibit at this year’s interpack.
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Paper label materials said to enable PET and HDPE bottle recycling unveiled by UPM Raflatac
UPM Raflatac has introduced new paper label materials – with certification for recyclability for PET and HDPE bottles – into its wash-off SmartCircle portfolio in a bid to facilitate complete circularity for plastic packaging solutions.
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Inkjet spot UV coater developed in collaboration between MGI and Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta has unveiled its AccurioShine 3600 inkjet spot UV coater, powered by varnish technology from MGI – a development seeking to improve the stability, reliability, and serviceability of digital printing processes for packaging applications and more.
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Canon releases compact, full-colour desktop printer for wrapping paper applications
Canon has released its imagePROGRAF TC-20M full-colour, large format desktop printer – said to utilise less than 26W during operation and 2.4W during standby – for applications such as customised wrapping paper.
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Avery Dennison provides automotive, electronics, and premium drinks sectors with lab-based label testing
Avery Dennison is expanding its AD Procerta lab-based label testing to the automotive, electronics, and premium drinks industries to verify the reliability, durability, and maximised lifespan of their labelling materials.
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Fujifilm aspires for sustainable printing in range of analogue and digital solutions
Fujifilm is set to display its portfolio of analogue and digital packaging solutions – including water-washable flexo plates, narrow web inks, and multiple jet presses – at interpack 2023 in a bid to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and support the production of printed packaging.
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HP Indigo introduces new press for the digital flexible packaging industry
The company says that the new HP Indigo 200K Digital Press showcases a step-up of 30% in speed, and 45% in productivity.
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Securikett launches fully transparent security label
Austrian security label producer and longstanding AIPIA member Securikett, a global specialist in the field of product and brand protection, has succeeded in creating a completely transparent security label with a particularly impressive opening effect, it says.
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How to create a circular self-adhesive label industry?
CELAB Europe is a collaboration across the self-adhesive label value chain, aiming to create greater circularity by promoting the recycling of release liner and matrix in Europe.
Frances Butler speaks to Ophelie Gourdou, project co-ordinator at CELAB Europe, Herma’s Ralf Drache, who is also chairman of CELAB Europe, and CCL’s Marika Knorr of CCL, who is also communication WS leader at CELAB Europe, to find out more about the collaboration, achievements and challenges of current recycling solutions and how brand owners could play an important part in future plans. -
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New digital inkjet packaging solution with smart DFE unveiled by Fujifilm and HYBRID
Fujifilm Graphic Communications is launching its Jet Press FP790 digital inkjet flexible packaging solution featuring a Smart Digital Front End (DFE) and unified workflow solution developed by HYBRID Software for optimised productivity and output.
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Faller Packaging and CTI develop printable temperature and light indicators for self-application medicines
Faller Packaging and Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI) have unveiled a new solution for smart labels with printable temperature and light indicators for self-administered medicinal products in a bid to increase their user-friendliness and safety.
