All Print and Labelling articles
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ArticleA closer look at limited-edition packaging
What makes limited-edition packaging so special, and why do companies continue to produce it? How do consumers engage with it, and what are the pros and cons of producing one-off products? These are some of the questions we’ll be exploring in this edition of The Brief.
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ArticleAptar Beauty reveals ‘premium’ dispensing solutions for on-shelf differentiation
Aptar Beauty has introduced new dispensing solutions for the personal care market, aiming to make it easier for brands to deliver personalized packaging that stands out on shelf.
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ArticleMaker’s Mark releases limited-edition whisky label ahead of Women’s History Week
Maker’s Mark and artist Ashley Longshore have launched a new limited-edition bourbon label for Womens’ History Month, and will donate $1 to non-profit Vital Voices every time a customer personalises the label with the name of an inspirational woman in their lives.
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ArticleUV-tagged labels from Polytag, Saica Flex and Paragon track recycling data
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon Inks have teamed up to print invisible UV tags on packaging labels and track item-level recycling data in line with environmental legislation and reporting requirements.
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ArticlePackaging Labelling: the Test Case for a Truly Harmonized Single Market
When the EU Commission adopted the Single Market Strategy last year, it identified fragmented rules around waste and labelling as barriers to progress and prioritised creating a harmonized packaging labelling system for consumer sorting. Marzia Scopelliti-Kübler, senior public affairs manager at the European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN), ...
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ArticleAhlstrom introduces recyclable fibre-based release liner
Ahlstrom has revealed its Acti-V RRF Natural fibre-based liner for double-sided tapes, said to enable recyclability even when silicone coated on both sides.
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ArticleLeadIT says 2026 a ‘critical year’ for green steel despite slowing momentum
The Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) states that the amount of green steel projects slowed to only 2 in 2025, captured in its Green Steel Tracker – but despite this, 2026 is set to be ‘a decisive year’ for delivery.
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ArticleHow will the PPWR affect the adhesive tapes industry?
One of the foremost challenges for European packaging companies is staying informed about, engaging with, and complying with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. The PPWR affects each part of the value chain in different ways, and the adhesive tapes sector is no exception. Sreeparna Das, sustainability communications consultant at The European Adhesive Tape Association (Afera), takes a deeper look.
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ArticleCoveris to sell labels and board business to Kingswood Capital Management
Coveris has revealed it has agreed to sell its labels and board business (Business Unit Paper) to US private equity company Kingswood Capital Management, with the deal expected to close within the first quarter of 2026.
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ArticleSchreiner Group unveils new flexo and digital printing machine
Schreiner Group has revealed its FlexoHybrid 1.200 dpi printing machine at its headquarters in Oberschleissheim, Germany, which combines flexographic and digital printing capabilities in one system.
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ArticleSun Chemical expands nitro-cellulose alternative ink portfolio for flexible packaging
Sun Chemical has announced the expansion of its nitrocellulose-alternative inks portfolio for flexible packaging applications, designed to support converters, retailers, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. The inks aim to address the challenges of solvent-based inks and coatings containing nitrocellulose while being fully compatible with recycling processes, in line with RecyClass and CEFLEX design guidelines.
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ArticleInessens expands 2D code printing capabilities with Domino installation
French labelling company Inessens has installed three of Domino’s K300 monochrome inkjet printers at its Imprimerie Bidoit site in Cognac, seeking to help customers comply with EU wine labelling legislation through 2D code printing.
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ArticleDHL targets waste reduction with linerless labelling solution
DHL has revealed it has switched from conventional self-adhesive labels to a joint InNo-Liner solution from Cab and HERMA at its site in Nohra, Germany, said to reduce waste by around 60%.
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ArticleChemical packaging and labelling regulation postponed by European Council
Today, the European Council has approved plans to postpone rules on the labelling and packaging of chemicals to January 2028 – a move hoped to give businesses more time and legal certainty when implementing changes.
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ArticleHybrid Software Helix targets scalability with industrial inkjet RIP
Hybrid Software Helix has revealed its SmartRIP industrial inkjet Raster Image Processor (RIP) for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and integrators, said to deliver ‘exceptional’ performance and scalability for a wide range of industrial printing applications.
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ArticleWhistl’s re-purposing process prevents 25 tonnes of label waste entering landfill
UK logistics company Whistl has implemented a new repurposing process for its label waste, which it claims could see 25 tonnes of label waste converted into new liner or paper products instead of being destined for landfill.
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PodcastThe Talking Point: Changing role of corrugated packaging
Libby Munford speaks with Kerry Sanders, Vice President of Market Development at EFI about the evolution of digital print, and how it can be leveraged to change the role of corrugated packaging - with the combination of right-sizing and high-quality digital print, directly onto the box.
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ArticleThe Talking Point: Does corrugated packaging have a digitally driven future?
When delving into the sector of corrugated packaging, what is striking in the marketplace for driving innovation, and supporting e-commerce and third-party logistics, is digital print.
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Sponsored ContentGöncay Packaging on paper vs. plastics – and balancing both in one portfolio
In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Göncay Packaging’s managing director, Levent Göncay, discusses the company’s product portfolio, its in-house production process, the costs of plastic vs. paper packaging, and more.
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Mizuki Yuasa, head of R&D at ATS-Tanner, dives into the US-2500 banding machine line – designed for speed, simplicity, flexibility, energy efficiency, and even recycled substrate use – in this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.