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P-S Tapes | A Converter’s Guide

(Label/Tape)

January 07, 2013, A newly published global market study and sourcebook assesses the status of one of the world’s faster-growing areas of specialist converting. Pressure-sensitive specialty tapes have, since their relatively ...

Readers Choice: Top 11 New Products of 2012

(Coatings)

January 01, 2013, ... opportunities for lighter weight labels with a glossy no-label look. Company says film is designed for demanding pressure-sensitive label applications that require outstanding ink adhesion and adhesive ...

WS Packaging Introduces LinerLESS Labels

(Label/Tape News)

December 26, 2012, Film materials and rotary and in-line application equipment offer environmental benefits GREEN BAY, WI | WS Packaging Group Inc. has introduced LinerLESS, its new rotary and in-line pressure-sensitive ...

3 Sigma Adds Coating Line

(Coating)

December 15, 2012, Wide-format specialty coater provides PSAs and custom-coated products   TROY, OH | 3 Sigma Corp., a supplier of specialty custom adhesive and topcoated materials for the pressure-sensitive label ...

AWA Offers Study on P-S Tapes

(Label/Tape)

November 18, 2012, A new sourcebook on pressure-sensitive tape markets from AWA Alexander Watson features materials, conversion methods, market trends, and much more   AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS | AWA Alexander Watson ...

Coating | New Centers Add Service for Spinnaker Customers

(Coating/Laminating)

November 11, 2012, ... George Fuehrer, says, “For our customer base—the label converters—getting material from pressure-sensitive manufacturers in a timely way is very important. We are not the low-cost guys. We have to find ...

Coating Matters | The ROI of IP

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2012, ... This is an important product for shipping sensitive materials. An example of such a product is US Patent 4,876,123. PORTFOLIO STRATEGY In general, a patent portfolio strategy process includes research ...

Winding Technology | Now Directly in the Drive

(Controls)

September 19, 2012, ... material web routing; material can be stored Sensitive to overload; does not intervene in the web routing Sensitive to overload; does not intervene in the web routing Roll ratio Dmax/Dcore Up ...

Flint Group Offers EkoCure UV LED Inks

(Curing)

September 16, 2012, ... manufacturing space is increased; UV LED lamps are nearly maintenance free; no mercury bulb replacement and disposal costs; expanded capability to run heat-sensitive materials with less heat management ...

AWA Reports on P-S Label Web Waste

(Green)

September 08, 2012, ... Watson Assoc. offers the AWAreness Report entitled Pressure-sensitive Labels Options for Web Waste By-products Created in Printing & Label Application. This report identifies the waste by-products created ...

Spear a Clear Leader in PET Bottle/Label Compatibility

(Facestocks)

August 22, 2012, Spear develops clear and white film pressure-sensitive label materials that are compatible with recycling PET beverage bottles. Spear, a leading manufacturer of labels for the global beverage industry, ...

PCT Engineered Systems and Breit Offer Converting Line

(Coating/Laminating)

August 19, 2012, The BroadBeam EB 4-In-1 converting line offers enhancement modes that include coating, laminating, cold foil transfer, and Cast and Cure   DAVENPORT, IA | PCT Engineered Systems, in collaboration ...

Spinnaker Expands Line of EFI Jetrion Facestocks

(Substrates)

August 17, 2012, ... print on many of Spinnaker’s standard pressure-sensitive products without requiring a special topcoating, reportedly making material sourcing easy. EFI Jetrion presses are said to be ideal for short ...

AWA Reports on South American Label Markets

(Label/Tape)

July 29, 2012, ... are sections on pressure-sensitive, glue applied, sleeve, in-mold, and other labeling technologies. Company profiles provide an overview of key players involved in the South American label market. The ...

PMMI Study Explores Trends & Challenges in Labeling

(Label/Tape)

July 24, 2012, ... expected to rise 5.2 percent annually to $110 billion by the same year. According to a Freedonia study, pressure-sensitive labels are the most popular type and hold 69 percent of market share in ...

AWA Label Report Looks at Africa, Middle East

(Label/Tape)

July 13, 2012, ... and challenges across all the major labeling technologies: pressure-sensitive, wet glue, sleeving, and in-mold. With the BRIC countries ((Brazil, Russia, India, and China) well on the way to becoming ...

Labelexpo Americas | Mission Possible

(Label/Tape)

July 12, 2012, ... including a thermal transfer film that delivers high yield for improved economics and wide ranging print and adhesive performance for pressure-sensitive labeling (PSL) applications. There also will be ...

Maxson Delivery System Keeps Sheets Unmarked

(News | New Products)

July 04, 2012, A non-marking overlap delivery system from Maxson Automatic Machinery Co. avoids marks on sensitive sheeted materials   WESTERLY, RI | Maxson Automatic Machinery Co. offers a high-speed delivery ...

PMMI Looks at Economics, Label Trends

(Label/Tape)

June 30, 2012, The July 2012 issue of “PMMI Reports” sees growth through year’s end; trends in labeling include thinner stock, sustainability, and improved tracking   RESTON, VA | News of note from “PMMI Reports,” ...

Rotoflex Redesigns VLI Finishing System

(News | New Products)

May 09, 2012, ... solution for many applications, including paper and film labels, unsupported film, tension-sensitive materials, and various specialty substrates. To improve operator use and interaction, a large 15-in. ...