All Print and Labelling articles – Page 11
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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.
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ArticleNew pharma label can withstand extreme freezing with no loss of integrity
Schreiner MediPharm’s Freeze-Lock cryo label features an interlocking layer solution offering adhesive strength and readability for the processing, storage, and transport of deep-frozen medicine containers.
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BOBST introduces new addition to folder-gluer range
The global manufacturer of print and packaging technologies, BOBST, has revealed the NOVAFOLD, the latest addition to its folder-gluer range for packaging printers and converters.
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ArticleCollaborative solution for processing recycled material into thin-walled containers
The Thin Wall Integra collaborative project offers a fully automated solution for the high-volume processing of recycled material into thin-walled containers with a material saving of up to 35% and HolyGrail 2.0 compatible labels.
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ArticleSupply chain disruption remains a key concern across label industry
According to research by FINAT, the supply chain crisis remains a top concern for brand owners across the label industry, with impacts felt by all applications and segments.
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ArticleDesigning it right: Why label choice is vital
Why is it so important to make the right labelling choice if the packaging industry wants to reduce its reliance on fossil resources? Victoria Hattersley spoke to Eliisa Laurikainen, Business Development Manager, Consumer Goods at UPM Raflatac.