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PMMI Study Explores Trends & Challenges in Labeling

(Label/Tape)

July 24, 2012, ... materials, including soy-based film, tree-free and paper-free stocks made from stone, and post-consumer recycled materials. Thirteen percent of surveyed end-users say they’re actively moving away ...

AWA Label Report Looks at Africa, Middle East

(Label/Tape)

July 13, 2012, ... on macro economic demand influences and market drivers, raw material pricing, and environmental issues. The report concludes with a directory of companies serving the market: paper and film material suppliers; ...

Labelexpo Americas | Mission Possible

(Label/Tape)

July 12, 2012, ... Release Coatings Dow Corning (Booth 3511) will introduce its Syl-Off Emulsion Silicone Release Coatings for Filmic Substrates, including Syl-Off EM7934 Coating and Syl-Off EM7935 Coating. These products ...

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,” ...

Fujifilm’s Coating Introduced by CRI

(Coating/Laminating)

March 26, 2012, CodeStream from Fujifilm, an aqueous coating used in the marking of variable data, is being rolled out by Color Resolutions Intl.   FAIRFIELD, OH | Color Resolutions Intl. (CRI) has been appointed ...

Eclipse Offers High-Shrink Films

(Label/Tape)

March 12, 2012, High-shrink polyolefin films aid recyclability and yield while reportedly providing good clarity, stiffness, and web handling   HAMILTON, OH | Eclipse Film Technologies, a film converter and specialist ...

AWA Presents Sleeve Label Event

(Label/Tape)

February 22, 2012, ... followed by the facility tour and lunch at Verst Group Logistics. The afternoon conference session is devoted to materials, including recyclable high-shrink films for ROSO label applications; hybrid films; ...

VCF Films to Sponsor Speaker on Thin Films

(Coating)

January 22, 2012, The upcoming FlexTech Alliance show will offer a presentation by thin-film coating expert Dr. Edward Cohen, sponsored by thin-film supplier VCF Films  HOWELL, MI | VCF Films, a manufacturer of thin ...

Tags & Labels Begin 2012 on a High Note

(Yo's Yarns)

January 11, 2012, The Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute welcomes 13 new members who recognize the benefits of membership that's the largest in 10 years. What organization would not be grateful to learn it's growing--particularly ...

Eastman Copolyester Provides Easy Label Removal, Saves Materials

(Label/Tape)

November 27, 2011, The benefits of Embrace HY resins for shrink body labels include high printability, sustainability, and noise-free film. KINGSPORT, TN | Embrace HY copolyester resins from Eastman Chemical Co. are ...

Polymer-Based Primer Coatings for Plastic Films Are Laser Printable

(Coating/Laminating News)

November 22, 2011, Akron Rubber Development Laboratory's (ARDL) PolyData water-based computer-imprintable top coating or printing primer allows film labels to accept standard printing. AKRON, OH | Akron Rubber Development ...

EFI Jetrion 4900 UV Inkjet Digital Label Press Offers In-Line Laser Finishing

(News | New Products)

November 21, 2011, ...  The finishing system features advanced, high-powered dual lasers from SEI Laser Converting that can die-cut, slit, and backscore on paper, film, and foil as well as speciality stock. Standard flexo rolls ...

German Label Converter Expands into Flex-Packs, Cartons with OMET Press

(Offset)

July 31, 2011, ... films." Illert adds that with new opportunities opening for the company as the result of the press purchase, “We are able to create new types of self-adhesive labels, such as peel and seal, and other ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

July 31, 2011, ... Merrillville, IN, reports four MonoDose PVOH-based thermoplastic films for detergent and disinfectant packaging now carry the US EPA's Design for the Environment Safer Product Labeling program approval. ...

Digital Printing Narrow Web & Label: One or Many

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

July 31, 2011, ... Digicon digital presses and a Digilam film laminating system, as well as Karlville Seamer, Inspection, and Cut/Stack Units. The major benefits of digital presses are “the print quality and also the ...

Webinar on Steam Remoisturization for Paper-Based Labels

(Web Handling)

June 05, 2011, The Assn. of Intl. Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators and Paper, Film & Foil Converter (PFFC) are jointly sponsoring a free webinar scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, at 11 A.M. (Eastern) on the subject of ...

Roll-Sleeve Film: Helping Shape Brand Identity

(Label/Tape)

May 10, 2011, ... brand differentiation and identity. The high printability of shrink-sleeve film allows for decoration and graphic impact that enhance package visibility with the ultimate goal of raising unit sales figures. ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

April 30, 2011, ... printable packaging film in 2-4 business days. Rotoflex, St. Louis, MO, reports a successful end to 2010, logging 16 inspection/rewind machine shipments in December alone. Mark Andy, St. Louis, ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

March 31, 2011, ... a Performance Series P7 in-line flexo press from Mark Andy, St. Louis, MO. The combination hot air/UV eight-color, 17-in. press includes a film package and multiple die stations. Rotocontrol, Ahrensburg, ...

BOPP Films Reduce Pack Weight and Waste

(Flexpack News)

March 14, 2011, Innovia Films, a producer of speciality BOPP and cellulose substrates for a variety of labelling techniques, has launched a new range of films suitable for linerless label applications, Rayoface NB WIGTON, ...