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Label Converters Look to the Future

Published: April 01, 2011
PALM BEACH, FL | The Tag & Label Mfrs. Inst. held its annual Converter Meeting March 13-16 at the Four Seasons Resort. This year's theme, The Future is

FINAT Congress Is Coming

Published: April 01, 2011
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS | FINAT, the worldwide association for self-adhesive labels and related products, announces its annual congress will take place

Shrink Sleeve Label Goes Hi-Def

Published: April 01, 2011
PLANO, TX | McDowell Label is partnering with Envirocon Technologies, Midland, TX, the makers of Lemi Shine, to manufacture what is said to be the first

IMDA Now Accepting Awards Competition Entries

Published: March 31, 2011
The In-Mold Decorating Assn. (IMDA) is now accepting entries for its Fifth Annual Awards Competition. The 2011 Competition will recognize the industry's best in-mold labeled packaging

Green Converting: Is IML Sustainable?

Published: March 01, 2011
Although sustainability means different things to different people, it generally includes minimizing use of energy and non-renewable resources as well

Second Moisture Tech for Acucote

Published: March 01, 2011
GRAHAM, NC | Acucote has bought a Moisture Tech steam moisturizing system from Qualitek for use on a silicone coater. The unit complements a system that

Bakers Meets Demand for Larger Labels

Published: March 01, 2011
WALTHAMSTOW, UK | Bakers Self Adhesive Labels has purchased a Digicon Series 2 label converting line from AB Graphic Intl. The system will be used to

ETI Opens P-S Div.

Published: March 01, 2011
BOUCHERVILLE, QC, CANADA | ETI Converting Equipment opened a Pressure Sensitive Product Development division. Equipped with a modern lab for developing

Place Parts Precisely

Published: March 01, 2011
Mod-Tech converting system is custom-designed and engineered to meet specific application requirements, including medical, pharmaceutical, label, security,

Adhesives Suited For Medical Uses

Published: March 01, 2011
Medical adhesive solutions for direct-to-skin and medical device assembly are designed for high performance and are tested according to ISO 10992-5/-10

Shrink Sleeve Film Is Efficient

Published: March 01, 2011
Pentalabel PETG roll-sleeve films for shrink-label packaging are said to provide the high shelf impact of full-body shrink sleeves for high-volume applications.

Print on Unsupported Materials with Inkjet

Published: March 01, 2011
The Jetrion 4830LED UV inkjet system and a newly developed flexible ink set allow printing on unsupported and heat-sensitive materials, including shrink

Press Has Many Features

Published: March 01, 2011
The HP Indigo 5500 press offers ElectroInk liquid ink technology; printing to seven colors; special and spot color capabilities; and high definition dot

Material Is Flame Retardant

Published: March 01, 2011
XF-603 1-mil white polyimide, halogen-free label material is designed and recognized by UL to meet the VTM-0 level of flame retardants per the UL94 standard.

IML/IMD Business Survey Gauges Growth

Published: February 15, 2011
The In-Mold Decorating Assn. debuts the organization’s first Short Shot Business Survey that's intended to spotlight market trends and provide insight into the in-mold label and decorating industry

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