Zenith Print Group has signed an order for a second a hybrid (UV and conventional inks) Speedmaster XL 106-5+LX3, a B1 five-colour with coater. It will be delivered in January. The first press of this specification went in last year opening up new packaging and commercial work. This will be the third press in its line-up (the third is a […]

Production efficiency can be enhanced with the right drying technology and at The Print Show (17-19 September at the NEC) IST(UK) will demonstrate the latest solutions for the commercial and packaging and labels printers that offer a really good return on investment. This will give printers a peak preview of some of the developments also on show at LabelExpo in […]

Heat seal pre-cut lids manufacturer Chadwicks of Bury (part of the Clondalkin Group) has produced a set of eye-catching lids for a new range of gin and vodka infused ice cocktails from frozen cocktail brand, LIC.

Following Dantex’s success in the UV digital label press market, they look forward to promoting their digital capability further at Labelexpo Americas 25-27 September, held at the Donald E Stephens Convention Centre, Chicago  The popular PicoColour UV Digital Label Press will be running on booth for the duration of the event – versatile and with a small footprint, this printing […]

DELO has developed two new activators accelerating the adhesion build-up of metal adhesives such as DELO-ML. They allow speeding up production even without containing solvents, which simplifies work safety measures Activators reduce the curing time of metal adhesives, which achieve their strength under exclusion of oxygen. However, in contrast to metal adhesives or other reaction adhesives, most activators contain solvents. […]

The BCF have announced the addition of a new event to their 2018 events programme which aims to inform and educate the UK print community about UV LED curing technology. ‘The BCF’s print forum: throwing light on UV LED’, is set to take place 2nd October at the Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club in Edinburgh, and on 9th October at […]

At Labelexpo Americas 2018, GEW will showcase its comprehensive range of UV curing systems comprising mercury arc, LED and hybrid systems. Alongside these will be the fully hybrid RHINO ArcLED electronic power supply, which has very recently been awarded an ETL Listing for the North American market. The event will be an opportunity for the UK manufacturer to update visitors […]

In the second of two helpful guides to surface treatment, Vetaphone’s Frank Eisby outlines the value of correct installation and maintenance Like all machines, the Corona treater performs at its best if it is correctly and regularly maintained, which is a little-known fact according to market research carried out by leading supplier, Vetaphone. “Because it’s a relatively simple and reliable […]

 Aniken Graphics, a joint venture between Hamillroad Software, a UK based prepress software company, and Apex International, a global leader of anilox and metering products, has today announced that Flexographic Solutions S.L. (FGS), will commence Phase One trade shop sales with Bellissima Digitally Modulated Screening (DMS) Nick Harvey, managing director of Aniken Graphics International, said: “We met with a number […]

Techsil introduce the newly launched Hönle LED Spot 40 IC. The LED Spot 40 IC (Integrated Controller) was developed for adhesive curing applications where the emitted light of a LED point source is just not enough for a completely uniform cure but a standard flood unit would be oversized. The compact LED Spot 40 IC is perfectly designed for smaller […]