Comexi, a global supplier of solutions for the flexible packaging printing and converting sector, and Royal Sens, a company specialising in the production of glue-applied labels and packaging materials for a wide range of applications, have signed an acquisition agreement for an Offset CI8 printing press. The use of Comexi’s offset central impression printing technology and EB (Electron Beam) curing […]

Avery Dennison has introduced rDT, the first commercially-available direct thermal paper labels to contain recycled post-consumer waste. Direct thermal (DT) paper is a popular material due to its ease of use, high print speed, high image resolution, and wide range of compatible printers. Avery Dennison’s new rDT is the first recycled uncoated direct thermal paper label material available on the […]

This week Tetra Pak announced the introduction of certified recycled polymers, making it the first company in the food and beverage packaging industry to be awarded the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) Advanced Products certification. Its carton packages integrating attributed recycled polymers are now available for food and beverage manufacturers. This move marks a key step in Tetra Pak’s approach to circularity which includes: minimising dependency on […]

ACA is installing a new Italian-designed and built die-making bender machine this month, the first of its kind in the UK. The Serviform LineA will enable the Glasgow company to continue to meet customer expectations for quality and quick turnaround formes, delivered to all parts of the UK. Director Dara Changizi said: “This machine is designed by an Italian company […]

­ Inkmaker Group has named Bart Wentges as new general manager of its recently-acquired dispensing company, SWESA Dosiersysteme GmbH in Eltville, Germany.. In addition to expanding SWESA into being Inkmaker Group’s premium dispensing brand, Mr Wentges will continue managing the sales of Rexson Systems and Vale-Tech — as per his previous role — as well as all the group’s brands, […]

As part of its ongoing efforts to help establish a circular economy, Avery Dennison has launched AD Circular, a comprehensive programme providing recycling of used paper and filmic label liners in countries across Europe. Through the programme, companies can simply use an online web application to schedule a pickup of used label liners by Avery Dennison to one of its […]

The new virtual space offers greater access to Epson’s robotics and industrial solutions both in-person and remotely Epson has launched a new European Industrial Solutions Centre – called the European Industrial Solutions Plus (EISC+) – a hybrid demonstration centre that incorporates a virtual and physical facility for partners, distributors and customers to experience Epson’s products and solutions. The new Epson […]

Arjowiggins has launched a new colour matching tool to make it simple for designers and brands to combine products from two of its complementary creative paper collections – Keaykolour and Curious Metallics. The new tool, designed by creative partner North, comes as a dual box set and highlights perfect colour matches, complementary colour families and the opportunities for creative combinations […]

Members of Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) have expressed concern about recent developments in the polymer markets in Europe. In a very short period, manufacturers of flexible packaging were confronted with a number of ‘force majeure’ declarations or ‘maintenance’ announcements by leading polymer manufacturers in Europe, creating sudden and significant shortages along with price increases in the supply chain. The effect […]

A fully automated system for heavy products: HANSA-FLEX AG based in Bremen has been using a Mosca end-of-line solution at the company’s main warehouse in Geisenfeld, Bavaria, for the past year. This system automatically straps pallets and then weighs and labels them in a smooth-running logistics process. An integrated scanner reads a barcode generated in the ERP system. It contains […]