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AWA Release Liner Event Coming Early in 2018

(Label/Tape)

October 29, 2017, ... side. The event will be held February 14–16, 2018, at the Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam. The agenda for the conference will span the many different markets for release liner, from pressure-sensitive tapes ...

TLMI Awards | ASL Print FX Takes Best of Show for Whiskey Label

(Label/Tape)

October 19, 2017, ... non-woven pressure-sensitives, and more. Entries are judged in six classes: Digital Offset–Wine & Spirits Flexography & Letterpress Multi-Process Flexography–Wine & Spirits Other BEST ...

Sticking With It | Q&A on Testing and Evaluation

(Coating/Laminating)

August 07, 2017, ... a new product. In several of my past columns, I have shared some thoughts on how to select the right pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) for different end-use markets. In each installment, I have spoken ...

AWA Issues Release Liner Review

(Label/Tape)

June 27, 2017, ... across all its end uses—from labels and graphics to envelopes, food and bakery, tapes, medical and hygiene, and industrial applications.  While pressure-sensitive labels remain the largest global market ...

Ashland Coating System Is Patented

(Coating/Laminating)

June 19, 2017, ... are said to be well suited for packaging used on foods and pet foods labeled natural or organic. They can also be used on pressure-sensitive labels, boxes, and other non-food applications. “This coating ...

ACTEGA Launches UV Shrink Inks

(News | New Products)

June 11, 2017, Company adds UV shrink inks, said to add press efficiencies, to its ACTExact line DELRAN, NJ | ACTEGA North America, a member of global specialty ink, coatings, and sealants company ALTANA AG, is launching ...

Mactac Debuts All-Temperature Adhesive

(Coating/Laminating)

May 27, 2017, ... says that while most pressure-sensitive adhesives take longer to bond in cold temperature conditions, the hot-melt CHILL AT adheres extremely well between temperatures of 20–40 deg F, in addition to room ...

Sticking With It | Selecting the Right Adhesive for Your P-S Medical Application

(Sticking With It)

May 15, 2017, Development of new pressure-sensitive products for medical use is one of the more challenging areas for the product developer. Development of new pressure-sensitive products for medical use is one ...

FTA Honors Innovative Products

(News | New Products)

May 14, 2017, ... joins UV LED and low-migration properties to create eco-friendly, food-safe packaging. Supporting an extensive catalog of global regulations and industry standards, EkoCure ANCORA uses include pressure-sensitive ...

FTA Awards | 6 Best of Show Winners Take Top Honors

(Print)

May 01, 2017, ... together, the Digital Series Hybrid Press delivers double the productivity, as well as a reduction of waste. The 13-in. pressure-sensitive label press provides a cohesive platform and almost never-ending ...

Constantia Flexibles Partners with Coca-Cola on Product Launch

(Label/Tape)

March 23, 2017, Creates a wash-off pressure-sensitive label for Royal Bliss mixers. VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Coca-Cola Spain surprised top restauranteurs and bar owners with a presentation of Royal Bliss, a new product line ...

UniNet Adds Digital Die-Cutter to Line

(Die-Cutting)

March 17, 2017, ... for sheets up to Tabloid Extra Format (11.66 x 18 in.) size, this high-speed desktop solution is capable of cutting or scoring any shape and size on pressure-sensitive paper and cardstock to 16 pt (350 ...

PepsiCo Partners with Constantia for Product Launch

(Label/Tape)

March 07, 2017, ... was chosen to be the sole LIFEWTR label supplier. They worked with PepsiCo to create a clear pressure-sensitive BOPP label that brings the art to life. Color and texture were paramount, so Constantia Flexibles ...

Prairie State Group Goes Digital with Colordyne

(Print)

February 08, 2017, ... printer of packaging materials, such as pressure-sensitive labels and flexible packaging, for the food and beverage, health and beauty, nutritional bars, pouching, cold chain technology and automotive ...

Ashland Announces Price Increase

(Coating/Laminating)

February 05, 2017, Company says increases, scheduled for February 15 in North America, will depend on product grade and packaging WILMINGTON, DE | Ashland will increase prices 3%–5% for its pressure-sensitive adhesive ...

Constantia Wins TLMI Environmental Award

(News | New Products)

November 14, 2016, ... of an educational program. This year Constantia Flexibles was recognized for SpearRC, described as a cost-effective, pressure-sensitive label that is recognized by both the Association of Postconsumer ...

Colbert Moves Flexo Operation to Wisconsin

(News | New Products)

November 06, 2016, ... Hamilton. When complete, the facility will house a variety of current assets used in the production of flexographic printed cartons, pressure-sensitive roll labels, and package inserts, with ample room ...

TLMI Awards | Multi-Color Takes 2016 Best of Show

(Label/Tape)

October 19, 2016, ... printing and to recognize technical achievement in all areas of the narrow web industry, including tags and labels, cartons, flexible packaging, non-woven pressure-sensitives, and more. Entries are judged ...

AWA Reports on Asian Release Liner Markets

(Label/Tape)

August 14, 2016, ... liner was consumed in pressure-sensitive label applications. While glassine/SCK paper release base is the preferred medium for labels, AWA says, Asian climatic conditions continue to support polyolefin-coated ...

Mactac Approved for Flexo Printing Constructions

(Label/Tape)

August 10, 2016, ... we are giving our customers peace of mind that the entire label—including base material, pressure-sensitive adhesive, and inks—meets the requirements of BS 5609.” Smithers Pira, an independent testing ...