The AWP Tap Water System is set to be available starting July 1, 2025.

Brand owners & design

Inside Metropolis Coffee’s packaging process

02 May 2025

Chicago-based brand Metropolis Coffee Company’s innovative packaging strategies balance storytelling and flexibility while actively pursuing…

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Inks & coatings

Cyngient donates materials to Illinois State University

01 May 2025

The university participates in The Phoenix Challenge for graphic arts students.

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People

Labelink appoints Brad Miller as president

01 May 2025

Miller succeeds Brian Hermann, the company's founder and longtime president.

Substrates & adhesives

22 April 2025

The HP Indigo 35K press complements the company’s existing offerings in labels, packaging tapes and shrink sleeves.

Brand owners & design

Hardly Water’s quest for the perfect label

22 April 2025

17 April 2025

The new vice presidents have a combined 22 years of experience at the company.

Market trends

14 April 2025

The new, 46,000 sqft facility, expands the company’s operational footprint.

James Quirk speaks with Cristian Reyes, Martin Maldonado and Francisco Jiménez on a webinar

Market trends

Opportunities in the Mexican label market

14 April 2025

L&L hosted a recent webinar focused on the Mexican label market.

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Ancillary equipment

Promographic & Design invests in Vetaphone corona technology

14 April 2025

The Mexican converter invested in two 410mm wide VE1A-A units.

US-based converter increases its labeling portfolio and production capacity.

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People

The new version 2.6 features enhanced enterprise workflow features and expanded API functionality.

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Labelexpo

Labelexpo Mexico doubles its size for 2025

27 January 2025

Registration is now open for Labelexpo Mexico 2025, which will take place April 1-3.

L-R: Rogelio Barba, Chad Brewer and Dan Muenzer

Conventional printing

AGH Labels targets US market

24 January 2025

The Mexican converter has opened a site in Texas amid ambitious plans for growth in the US market

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People

Gregory Boisson joins Fedrigoni Group

24 January 2025

Boisson named general manager for Fedrigoni Special Papers North America.

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People

Beontag appoints Erin Bernhardt as global vice president of GLM

23 January 2025

Bernhardt brings over 25 years of experience and a track record of driving earnings growth to the role.

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Associations, events & awards

Flexible Packaging Association celebrates 75th anniversary

22 January 2025

FPA is marking the anniversary by unveiling a storybook and commemorative videos.

Grand Rapids Label’s people-centric business approach is as crucial to its talent retention

Sustainability

Celebrating 140 years: The rich history of Grand Rapids Label

22 January 2025

From printing Harry Houdini posters to becoming a modern, fully landfill-free operation, Grand Rapids Label has built its business on four pillars

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People

Brad Turner joins GMG Color Americas

21 January 2025

Turner appointed Southeast regional sales director.

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People

Standifer joins FTA as membership and community manager

20 January 2025

Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) has appointed Chris Standifer as its new membership and community manager.

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Digital printing

LTI boosts performance with Mark Andy Digital Series HighSpeed 1200

20 January 2025

With its latest investment, the US-based printer sets a new standard for quality and speed in hybrid printing.

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People

07 January 2025

Texas-based printer invests in a Durst Tau RSCi press and expands its headquarters by 70,000 sqft.

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Dies & tooling

Mark Andy and Wink partner on MA Performance Flex Die

06 January 2025

Benefits of the MA Performance Flex Die include two-day delivery, technical support and precision engineering.

Sustainability

TLMI, Celab partner on release liner collection

06 January 2025

Take an in-depth look at the new initiative launched to address the growing issue of label release liners in landfills.

Market trends

16 December 2024

The latest product has been designed to elevate labeling capability, including wine paper stock.

Labelexpo

Labelexpo Americas 2024: Chinese manufacturers

16 December 2024

There were more Chinese exhibitors at Labelexpo Americas 2024 than ever before. LL China editor Yolanda Wang asks whether their expectations were…

Labelexpo

Labelexpo Americas 2024: Ancillary technology

16 December 2024

Ancillary exhibitors at Labelexpo Americas 2024 showcased RFID equipment, sustainability and much more. Crystal Lindell reports

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People sitting around tables at the TLMI Committee Summit

Associations, events & awards

TLMI committees map out initiatives for 2025

13 December 2024

The Committee Summit in Florida provided a place for members to plan their agenda for the next year.

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Interactive technology

10 December 2024

The company unveils affordable, high-performance inkjet printer for businesses of all sizes.

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People

Fabriano is an 800-year-old Italian paper brand that has been strengthening its presence in North America.

Labelexpo

Labelexpo Americas 2024: Finishing and converting

02 December 2024

Faster die-cutting, cutting-edge digital embellishments, enhanced automation, interactive technologies and strategic collaborations.

Labelexpo

Labelexpo Americas 2024: Press technology

29 November 2024

Flexo bounced back and new digital and hybrid presses were launched onto the North American market at Labelexpo Americas 2024

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People

DynamicsPrint appoints Angel Viveros as consultant for the Americas

26 November 2024

In his new role, Angel Viveros will collaborate with clients to optimize their use of DynamicsPrint's ERP technology.

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Noah Maphis, Laura Blackmer holding an award and Toni Gorveatt

Associations, events & awards

22 November 2024

The program improvements will help expand its reach and bring more stability to the PCR market.

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People

17 November 2024

Rosen will drive the company's international expansion efforts in his new role.

Workflow, MIS & inspection

Baldwin's 100 percent inspection systems: a case study

Discover how Baldwin helped Winpak redefine packaging standards.

Ancillary equipment

01 November 2024

This installation expands PPC Flex's manufacturing capabilities for the medical, pharmaceutical and dental industries.

Digital printing

28 October 2024

The new FB-Line offers automation features from the FA-Line and full compatibility with the FB-Line.

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Interactive technology

Avery Dennison launches Optica portfolio of supply chain technology

28 October 2024

Optica enables factories and brands to have greater control and visibility into manufacturing and supply chain data.

Substrates & adhesives

17 October 2024

The new facility is set to quadruple Beontag's output capacity in North America

Conventional printing

08 October 2024

The company launches an environmentally friendly direct thermal product.

Finishing & embellishment

Martin Automatic celebrates project at Labelexpo

Gavin Rittmeyer, vice president of sales and marketing at Martin Automatic speaks about the partnership with ETI, Lemu Group and Lundberg at…

Market trends

Crane Consumables plans expansion after years of growth

Actega launches ActKote UV wash-off primer

L&L speaks with Mell Bishop III, global market manager for labels at Actega, about the new ACTKote UV wash-off primer.

Finishing & embellishment

02 October 2024

After signing the contract for exclusive use of the technology in Europe, All4Labels selected as the sole partner for South and Central America.

Sustainability

Actega and All4Labels discuss their cooperation at Labelexpo Americas 2024

Learn how EcoLeaf and Signite technologies are driving sustainable and cutting-edge products in the labeling and packaging industry.

Substrates & adhesives

30 September 2024

Pecoraro covers the upper Midwest, West, and Southwest areas of the US.

Conventional printing

Nilpeter digitalizes flexo at open house

29 September 2024

A repurposed Technology and Educational Center highlights Nilpeter’s educational focus.

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Market trends

RRD survey shows supply chains regaining stability

27 September 2024

The study shows that 97 percent of leaders plan to re-engineer their supply chains within the next two years.

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Inks & coatings

Zeller+Gmelin named Berry Global Ink Supplier of the Year

26 September 2024

This is the third year in a row that Zeller+Gmelin has received this recognition

Dies & tooling

Run better, faster and smarter with Maxcess

Maxcess displays its broad portfolio of automated products for better, faster, and smarter web operation.

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Dies & tooling

23 September 2024

MAPP is a global supplier of print equipment and pressroom consumables,

People

22 August 2024

The company promotes the latest narrow web technologies for anilox roll and parts cleaning.

Finishing & embellishment

15 August 2024

The company showcases the new JETvarnish 3D Web 400 for the first time in North America.

Labelexpo

06 August 2024

Neal will lead the efforts to reboot the organization's dedication to operational excellence.

Substrates & adhesives

Create a circular economy with sustainable labels

PET and HDPE plastics are recyclable. But only with the right label.

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Finishing & embellishment

Prati shows finishing expertise

05 August 2024

The company is displaying Digi Compact converting and finishing line with JetFx digital embellishment unit.

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Finishing & embellishment

GM showcases finishing innovations

05 August 2024

The company’s large booth at the show is brimming with precision-engineered converting machines.

Associations, events & awards

One and Gallus Labelmaster help the company expand its capacity and innovate with new product offerings.

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Associations, events & awards

San Antonio-based converter invests in a Mark Andy Digital Pro Plus to expand its production capacity to digital print.

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Associations, events & awards

15 May 2024

Martin promoted to new vice president of product marketing at Komori America.

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Ancillary equipment

Markem-Imaje receives top ranking from EcoVadis

15 May 2024

The company rated among industry’s top 1 percent in sustainability for its main US sites.

Dies & tooling

FineGrit film has been developed to give labels and flexible packaging a gritty finish.

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Keith Walz, KDV president and CEO with Ken Robinson with Durst vice president of operations at KDV, in front of newly installed Durst Tau RSCi press

Installations

Substrates & adhesives

Wausau Coated Products expands carton stock portfolio

19 February 2024

All 19 newly introduced items are currently in stock and available for immediate shipment.

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Associations, events & awards

FLAG Announces Lunch & Learn with Schooley Mitchell

18 February 2024

The event, titled ‘Unlock hidden savings: master cost-reduction with Schooley Mitchell and MyEnergyDoctors’ will be presented by Rodney Tillotson.

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Resource Label Group announces new specialty packaging unit

08 February 2024

RLG Healthcare will focus on packaging in the healthcare sector, including labels.

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Berry, Glatfelter to merge to create a global specialty materials leader

07 February 2024

Berry will spin off and merge the majority of its health, hygiene and specialties unit to include its global nonwovens and films business with…

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Electronic Imaging Materials promotes four internal leaders

07 February 2024

These promotions reflect the company’s ongoing success as it continues to grow.

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Workflow, MIS & inspection

31 January 2024

Previous expansions took place in 2013 and 2021, and now, in 2024, the company has more than tripled in size.

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Double E promotes Matt Spang as VP of sales and marketing

30 January 2024

In his new role, Spang will be responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding the company's presence in new and existing markets.

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Installations

16 January 2024

What’s in store for the year ahead? Industry experts have their say

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Interactive technology

Avery Dennison drives traceability for one million mattresses by 2027

16 January 2024

The first European mattress manufacturer to begin implementing the Digital Product Passport to offer new levels of transparency and circularity.

Associations, events & awards

14 January 2024

Brannon was appointed account manager for Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Central Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.

Plates & platemaking

11 October 2023

The addition of Lofton expands ProMach’s labeling and coding capabilities

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New products

Fedrigoni self-adhesives unveils innovative alternative fiber material

10 October 2023

The company is adding new materials to enhance the elegant label designs seen in the wine, spirits and luxury product markets

Associations, events & awards

26 July 2023

The event is scheduled to take place from October 15-17 at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Cooper honored for pioneering efforts to establish and grow linerless technologies

People

Mike Cooper honored for linerless efforts

24 July 2023

Thanks to early pioneering efforts to establish and grow linerless technologies, Cooper receives AWA leadership recognition

Market trends

13 July 2023

The MB240 is set to revolutionize linerless labeling in sectors such as e-commerce, logistics, and food and drink

Installations

03 July 2023

Awarded for innovation in cloud-based labeling solutions that help companies digitally transform their supply chains

Bob Cronin is managing partner of The Open Approach, an M&A consultancy focused exclusively on the world of print

M&A

How top leaders orchestrate change

30 June 2023

Every business needs to adapt and change, and the best ones do so continuously. Bob Cronin of The Open Approach offers lessons for implementing change…

Market trends

28 June 2023

Company also announces two new subsidiaries in the Benelux and the UK

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Wet lamination provides access to a variety of finishes and effects

Prime label converters reduce costs with wet lamination

28 June 2023

Prime label converters are moving to wet lamination to reduce costs and increase revenue