All Print and Labelling articles – Page 10
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ArticleWhere is the industry at with labelling sustainability?
From a look at what the EU could be doing to promote more sustainable practices, to glaring brand owner mistakes, Marika Knorr, head of sustainability and communication at CCL Label, takes a look at the current state of sustainability in the labelling industry.
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ArticleSiegwerk offers new UV ink series for paper and board applications with 'bio-renewable' content
Siegwerk says its new UV offset ink for non-food paper and board applications, SICURA Litho Pack ECO, consists of more than 40% renewable and vegetable-based components.
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ArticleWhat is being done to support Ukraine’s printing industry?
Print Against War, an independent movement led by members of the global printing and packaging industry, is facilitating communication with companies in Ukraine and encouraging collaboration with partners in the rest of Europe. Read some of the stories of its members here, as we explore how the movement is providing support to Ukraine’s printing industry now and in the future.
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PodcastToppan develops temperature logger label for long-distance transportation
Toppan has developed a thin, card-sized temperature logger label that enables temperature to be measured and recorded at regular intervals during transport with UHF and NFC, and for data to be sent to databases via wireless networks for cost-effective cold chain monitoring.
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PodcastMondi switches entire range of glassine-based release liners to certified base paper
Mondi has switched to certified base paper for its entire portfolio of glassine-based release liners with the goal of ensuring traceability and responsible forest management.
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ArticleUPM Raflatac gains CarbonNeutral certification for entire linerless product range
UPM Raflatac has announced that its whole linerless product range has now achieved CarbonNeutral certification issued by Natural Capital Partners in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol.
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ArticleAvery Dennison launches dual frequency RFID inlays for retail and medical applications
Avery Dennison has expanded its dual-frequency inlay range with two new additions that combine near-field communication (NFC) and RFID technologies for item-level tagging in retail and pharmaceutical applications.
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ArticleAvery Dennison to invest in capacity expansion and manufacturing efficiency in Europe
Avery Dennison has announced plans to invest over €60 million in expanding facilities in France and Luxembourg, with the goal of boosting manufacturing capacity and factory efficiency across its label and packaging material operations.
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ArticleAhlstrom-Munksjö expands range of release papers for pressure sensitive adhesive applications
Ahlstrom-Munksjö has expanded its range of release papers based on renewable fibres for pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) silicone coating.
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ArticleSun Chemical launches edible inks for direct food and pharmaceutical applications
Sun Chemical has launched its FSR range of edible inkjet inks suitable for food and pharmaceutical customisation with verified direct food printing, including onto baked goods.
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ArticleMarkem-Imaje offers chemical-free coding with new fibre laser printer
Markem-Imaje has unveiled the SmartLase F250, a compact 20W fibre laser printer that it says delivers high-quality, permanent coding on high-density substrates without requiring ink.
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ArticleThermoformed cups with IML decoration offered by Greiner Packaging
Both the thermoformed cup and IML label by Greiner Packaging are produced in a single process and made of polypropylene (PP), reportedly offering a recyclable monomaterial solution that is lighter weight and suitable for a range of decorative effects.
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ArticleFINAT issues warning to EU over the label industry’s ‘impending crisis’
With the label industry’s lead times extending beyond five months due to supply and labour challenges, FINAT says essential downstream sectors like food and pharmaceuticals are likely to face significant disruptions and that an urgent response is needed from the European Commission to mitigate the crisis.
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ArticleHow is the pharmaceutical labels market faring?
According to a report by Future Market Insights (FMI), the healthcare and laboratory labels market is valued at US$9.2 billion in 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic, demographic shifts, and advancements in medical technologies are likely to continue driving this growth – although there could be challenges ahead for the industry.
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ArticleBOBST launches new All-in-One line for label production
BOBST has announced an addition to its All-in-One, All-Inline portfolio with the new DIGITAL MASTER series for a fully digitalised and automated production line for label applications with run speeds of up to 100 m/min.
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ArticleAvery Dennison acquires IP for linerless label technology
Avery Dennison has today announced its acquisition of the linerless label technology developed by Catchpoint Ltd., with the aim of making it widely available to its customers.
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ArticleRecord growth for European label industry threatened by raw material shortages
According to FINAT, European self-adhesive labelstock demand increased by 7% in 2021. However, raw material shortages coupled with supply chain tensions and ongoing strikes could significantly destabilise the industry’s prospects for 2022.
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ArticleThe Rapid Interview with SCREEN
We speak to SCREEN about manufacturing and supplying digital printing equipment for a range of industry applications in the latest edition of our Rapid Interview feature.
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ArticleBASF develops label adhesives that do not interfere with paper recycling
BASF’s new label adhesives for paper labels are designed for easy removal to avoid interference with the recycling of paperboard or cardboard transport boxes.
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ArticleAvery Dennison launches certified portfolio of vegan labels
Avery Dennison says that it has achieved a market first with the launch of a new certified portfolio of vegan labels, which contain no animal-derived components.