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Associations, events & awards

Comexi and Wikoff partner on sustainability at Drupa

21 March 2012

Low-migration, solvent-free inks for food packaging to be demonstrated on a central impression offset press

Kuresa opens new factory

20 March 2012

Peruvian label and adhesive tape converter Kuresa inaugurated its new 23,000 sqm site in November. James Quirk reports from Lima Kuresa welcomed 377...

Industry poised for increase in consolidation

20 March 2012

Future growth and profitability attractive with opportunities for both strategic and financial buyers

Substrates & adhesives

UPM Raflatac opens slitting facility in Buenos Aires

20 March 2012

UPM Raflatac has opened a new slitting and distribution terminal in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The terminal began operations in early March and will...

New products

Harper Corporation releases Harper Bridge Sleeves

20 March 2012

Anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation has launched Harper Bridge Sleeves made from carbon fiber, which maximizes stiffness and reduces weight. The...

New products

Primera launches free software for Mac users

20 March 2012

Primera, a manufacturer of specialty printing equipment, is offering a free version of Labels & Addresses Primera Edition to all its registered...

Substrates & adhesives

HB Fuller and Plexbond partner in South America

20 March 2012

Global adhesives provider HB Fuller and Brazil-based chemical polyurethane specialties developer Plexbond Quimica have signed a cross-distribution...

Brand owners & design

Unrealized carton designs win praise

20 March 2012

Pro Carton Design Award 2012 judges praise quality, approach and presentation of unrestricted carton designs

Finishing & embellishment

Heidelberg UK reports strong sales in run-up to Drupa

20 March 2012

100 units to be installed prior to May machinery expo

Chesapeake installs its third Komori in the UK

20 March 2012

Lithrone SX640 investment takes total spend to more than £45 million across the world in two years

Brand owners & design

Alusa consolidates South America position with Empaques acquisition

20 March 2012

Madeco subsidiary buys Empaques Flexa to consolidate position as key player in Latin American flexible packaging market

Sustainable Transformation

19 March 2012

New York converter Label World has transformed itself with a move into the prime label market and by adopting an ambitious environmental strategy....