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Constantia Flexibles Adds Equipment in Russia

New laminating technology has been started up at company’s Russian subsidiary

OMET/Durst Press Combines Digital and Flexo

The Durst Tau 330/XFLEX X6 hybrid press is said to offer the best of flexo and digital worlds

Mtorres Launches Unwinder/Splicer

The Torres-LITE cantilever unwinder/splicer, suited for narrow web, is said to provide ease of roll loading and installation

Sun Chemical and acpo to Show Films

The companies will feature new products created in partnership for the narrow web market at Labelexpo Europe 2017

Kluge and Kurz Announce Partnership

The two companies together will market the Kurz DIGITAL METAL technology for the digital transfer of foil

AWA Issues Release Liner Review

The 2017 version of the annual review covers global markets, including sustainability, costs, M&A activity, growth, investment, and market trends

Dynatrol Viscosity Systems Called Fast, Accurate

Systems provide continuous measurement and use Digital Converter Series 3000 for viscosity calculation

PPC Boot Camp Educates Industry Freshmen

Inks were on the agenda along with papermaking, recycling, sheeting, prepress and color management, printing, die-cutting, and more

Supremia Creates Dual-Bottle Gift Carton

Package recalls rustic craftsmanship of Maker's Mark brand

FSEA Announces Gold Leaf Winners

Finishing techniques are celebrated in the 24th annual competition of the Foil & Specialty Effects Association

SPGPrints Has Lineup Ready for Labelexpo

Company will display range of rotary screen and laser imaging workflows and preview the PIKE 700 UV-inkjet press

Mark Andy Welcomes Polish Students

The technical students viewed presses in operation and learned details of the latest narrow web technology at the company’s Warsaw facility

Uflex Reports Gravure Cell Optimization

Company says it has achieved low-ink GSM by modifying and optimizing rotogravure cell structures

Zanders Announces Price Increase

The price increase is due to the higher price of raw materials, company says

Two Sides NA Environmental Report Is Positive

The organization reports the North American pulp and paper industry has gone a long way in reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions

GSE to Launch Ink Management Software

Company will feature the Ink manager at the upcoming Labelexpo Europe 2017

Treofan to Add New BOPP Line in Mexico

Company says the new line from Brückner is expected to boost capacity by 50% and enhance film and metallizing capacity and capabilities

Maxcess Announces New MAGPOWR Products

New tension control solutions include the CSR Cantilevered Tension Sensing Roller, the ISR Integrated Sensing Roller, and a larger Thin Load Cell

CTI Inks Illuminate August 2017 Solar Eclipse

First-ever use of thermochromic inks on a US Postal Service stamp

INX Expands Kansas Facility

The plant in Edwardsville, KS, is now double the size to support company’s growth in energy-curable inks and coatings

FINAT Announces Label Competition Winners

The organization says the entries and winners represent innovation and a wide array of labeling activities

Codimag to Show Press Upgrades

Enhancements to the Viva 340 presses will be demonstrated at Labelexpo Europe 2017 in Brussels

Ashland Coating System Is Patented

PureKote 23589 and PureKote 21412A coatings for flexible packaging are said to be improve feel and provide resistance to water and scuffs

Dow & Koehler Win EPA Green Chemistry Award

Koehler’s BLUE 4EST Thermal Paper powered by Dow’s ROPAQUE Opaque Polymer offers BPA-Free Imaging Technology

KM Packaging's K Steam Film Improves Shelf Life

Ideally suited for microwave steam cooking

Linx Enhances CIJ Printer, Launches Ink

The 8900 Series CIJ printer has new hardware and software, and a new ink is said to adhere to oily or greasy substrates

Honeywell Process Solutions Acquires Nextnine

The acquisition is said to broaden industrial cyber security offerings to meet increasing threats to industrial facilities and critical infrastructure

UPM Raflatac Adhesives Book Is Available

The book details company’s updates range of adhesives and advises customers of how to find the ideal solution

Swanline Offers Self-Adhesive Vinyl

Cygnus Gecko vinyl reportedly can be easily removed and reapplied many times

Epson Announces Record SurePress Sales

Company says sales of the SurePress L-4033AW and SurePress L-6034VW digital label presses broke records in the past fiscal year

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