3M Label Biz to Add Emtech Emulsion

Published: June 24, 2002

3M's acquisition of Emtech Emulsion Technologies, producer of emulsion adhesive technologies and label film materials, expands 3M's line of products and services for the label converting industry.

AVT Expands into Labels with Geiger

Published: June 13, 2002

Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) reports it has acquired Geiger Vision Systems (GVS) GmbH. GVS specializes in automatic print defect detection equipment for the label printing industry.

Fasson Unveils Adhesives for Electronic Labeling Market

Published: June 13, 2002

"Fasson® S8010 and S8015 adhesives are clear, acrylic with good initial tack, high shear, and excellent adhesion virtually to any subtrate used in electronics devices," says Avery Dennison.

Tapes & More Tapes

Published: June 01, 2002

All kinds of tapes, all kinds of customers, all over the world. It's tesa AG.

Mail-Well Sells Label Div. for $75 Mil

Published: May 24, 2002

Mail-Well, Inc., recently announced the sale of its Mail-Well Label Div. for $75 million (US), subject to post-closing adjustments, to Renaissance Mark, Inc., Denver, CO.

AWA Label Conference to Explore Industry Dynamics around Globe

Published: May 24, 2002

Labeling Technologies Conference, September 26 - 28, 2002; Golden Tulip Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

tesa tape Saves Big Bucks with ei3

Published: May 13, 2002

MIDDLETOWN, NY -- ei3 Corp. says by investing in its online-engineering and web-enabled productivity software tools, tesa tape will save approximately

Labelexpo Americas 2002: Exhibitors and First-Timers Growing

Published: May 09, 2002

Labelexpo Americas 2002 show organizer, Tarsus, recently announced: "the roll call of exhibitors signing up to be showcased at [the upcoming event] is growing longer weekly, now stands at 400, and among them are 45 [exhibitors] that will be showing for the first time."

P-S Labels Every Which Way

Published: May 01, 2002

Tadbik Ltd. reports it is the largest pressure-sensitive label converter in Israel, controlling more than 60% of that country's prime label market and

RFID Labels a Good Read

Published: April 01, 2002

X-Ident Inc.'s radio frequency identification technology is well-suited for today's fast-moving security-conscious world. The September 11 terrorist attacks,

Printing Private Labels

Published: April 01, 2002

Smyth Companies' fast-moving label operation depends on many technologies and processes to meet the challenge of…
Printing Private Labels

BRAND PROTECTION: The Converter's Role

Published: April 01, 2002

Information-centric systems can mean more secure products in the marketplace. The converter is key to the process. Charm and good looks aren't enough

Release-Liner Review at LabelExpo USA

Published: April 01, 2002

LabelExpo USA attendees interested in learning more about the release-liner market conditions will want to check this out—a one-day review of the release-liner market, slated for September 9, 2002, is intended to update the North American audience on recent release-liner market developments.

It's Tape to Innovate: PSTC Celebrates 25 at Tech XXV

Published: March 18, 2002

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) reports it will commemorate its history at its upcoming technical seminar, "25 Years of Tape Innovations." The annual event is scheduled to be held at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, GA, May 1–3, 2002.

TLMI Inspires Members to Roll On

Published: March 11, 2002

Having enjoyed the benefits of double-digit growth in the roll-to-roll tag and label business in the 1980s and ’90s, converters are now facing the realities of single-digit growth in the new millennium. During the Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute's annual converter meeting, held March 3 through 6 at the Registry Resort in Naples, the focus was directed at finding the inspiration and motivation to manage successfully in a new economic era.