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Strategic Partnership to Transform Waste Journey Traceability

UV-tagged packaging labels, designed to provide brands with real-time, actionable environmental data.

Engineered Printing Solutions Celebrates Milestone

Engineered Printing Solutions (EPS) announced the sale of its 100th single-pass Direct-to-Object (DTO) inkjet production system

Splicing Tape: The Essential Adhesive for Seamless Production in Printing & Packaging

In the fast-paced world of printing and packaging, efficiency and reliability are paramount.

ELBA SA-V: a proven solution for 100% recyclable pouches

In today’s flexible packaging landscape, the growing adoption of mono-material structures is redefining converters’ production requirements.


S-OneLP Launches 3.5mil Metallized PCR 36% Stand Up Pouch Web

Engineered as a drop-in replacement for 4mil MET structures, S-OneLP launched a 3.5mil metallized PCR 36% Stand Up Pouch Web engineered with advanced chemical recycling.

FLAG Annual Meeting to Feature AI Strategy Session and State of the Industry Update

Flexo Label Advantage Group LLC (FLAG) will spotlight two forward-looking presentations at its 2026 Annual Meeting in San Diego, delivering practical guidance for Members and Vendor Partners navigating a rapidly evolving marketplace.

IST America to Participate in BIG IDEAS for UV + EB Technology Conference

IST America (ISTA) will participate in the upcoming BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology Conference.

drupa 2028 New Brand Identity:  A Catalyst for Networked Printing Solutions

With a new brand identity, drupa is presenting its future direction at an early stage.

American Cutting Edge Promotes Brandon Sorensen to Chief Executive Officer

American Cutting Edge (ACE), a leading manufacturer of industrial knives and blades, today announced the promotion of Brandon Sorensen to Chief Executive Officer.

PACK EXPO East 2026 Draws Robust, Dynamic Crowd Signaling Strong Industry Growth and Investment

Record engagement, cutting-edge automation and AI innovations, and high-demand education sessions drive show momentum.

Six Reasons Food Brands Switch to Flexible Pouches

The flexible pouches market is emerging as the most popular packaging solution for food products.

Heaford Scales Up U.S. Operations with New Industry Partnership

Flexo pre-press solutions specialist Heaford is excited to announce Danny Scales as its new U.S. Sales Manager, bringing expanded support and expertise to customers across the North American market.

Demand Rising for UV Ray LED and ARC UV Curing Solutions

UV-Lamps CCP, UV Ray’s distribution partner in Spain, has reported record sales of UV Ray LED and arc UV curing systems in 2025, with 10 systems and 80 UV/LED heads sold for flexographic, sheetfed, and offset presses.

Innovia extends ISCC PLUS certification to their Zacapú production hub

Innovia Films, a global leader in materials science and BOPP film manufacturing for labels, graphics, packaging, and tobacco applications, has expanded its ISCC PLUS certification to its production facility in Zacapú, Mexico.

Meech Brings Next-Generation Perforation Detection and Web Cleaning Solutions to Pack Expo East 2026

Meech USA will showcase a range of static control, contamination removal and inspection technologies at Pack Expo East 2026 in Philadelphia, 17-19 February.

Sun Chemical to Invest in Quinacridone Production in Newport, Delaware

Sun Chemical, a subsidiary of DIC Corporation, will invest approximately $10 million in its Newport, Delaware facility, to expand quinacridone pigment production capacity.

Desmedt Scores Another First!

Belgium-based independent narrow web converter Desmedt Labels is the first in the world to install a Mark Andy digital hybrid press fitted with Martin Automatic non-stop unwind/splice technology.

IPCO Presents Turnkey Process Solutions for Tomorrow’s Composite Materials

At JEC World 2026 in Paris, a key highlight of IPCO’s presence will be their March 11 presentation and networking session in Agora 6, “IPCO’s role in composites for a circular future: innovation in sustainable manufacturing.”

Paperization Trend Gains Momentum in Food Industry

A recent food industry study by Global Data found materials such as paper, pulp and fiber are increasingly preferred due to their sustainability benefits.

Girls Who Print Announces 2026 Print HERstory Month and Virtual International Women’s Day Conference

As part of Print HERstory Month, Girls Who Print will host its 8th Annual International Women’s Day Conference on March 6, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET.

AIS Gauging: Driving Faster Startup Convergence Through Modern Measurement and Automatic Control

In manufacturing, the difference between a smooth production run and a costly one often comes down to how quickly a process can stabilize after a startup or changeover.

Carton Recycling Access Expands to 2.5 Million New U.S. Households in 2025

Carton recycling is accessible to 86% of households with recycling programs according to the Carton Council.

LogoJET Expands Materials Offering with TruFlat® Partnership

LogoJET®, a global leader in UV inkjet, direct-to-substrate printing, is expanding access to select blank media products through its website as part of its growing materials offering.

LOUPE, Showcases Technologies Shaping the Future of Labels, Flexible Packaging and Folding Cartons

The last two Labelexpo shows - Labelexpo Europe and Labelexpo Asia 2025 - demonstrated how core label converting technologies have been adapted to open up new opportunities in the flexible packaging and folding carton markets.

Collaborators Develop Power Pre-Stretch Film Solution

Alliance Films used ExxonMobil Signature Polymers’ resins and Cloeren’s NanoLayer™ technology to successfully develop a high-performance PPS film that delivers top-tier performance, quality, and efficiency.

EMT International Introduces Heavy-Duty Perforating for Expanded Digital Print Substrates

New solution delivers clean, consistent perforation on substrates up to 18-point, supporting the next generation of inkjet applications.

Flexco Announces Chris Byrne as LD Business Unit Director

Flexco is pleased to announce that Chris Byrne has been named Light-Duty (LD) Business Unit Director.

Drupa 2028 Exhibitor Registration Open

Exhibitor registration for drupa 2028, the world's leading trade fair for printing solutions, is now open at www.drupa.com.

ABB Introduces Automation Extended: Enabling Industrial Innovation with Continuity

ABB introduced a strategic evolution of its distributed control systems (DCS), designed to help industries modernize without disruption.

APR Drives Automation Success at NextGen Label Group with Seamless AVT Integration

All Printing Resources (APR), a leading provider of technical expertise and solutions for the flexographic and packaging industry, recently partnered with NextGen Label Group™ to streamline their inspection and quality control workflows through automation.

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