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Fulvio Capussotti, executive vice president, Pressure-Sensitive Label Business Unit of Fedrigoni Group, describes the acquisition as fitting the group’s wider strategy of consolidating its presence in the fields of specialty papers and self-adhesive materials, and sees synergies between the...

The new HP Indigo V12 digital press will print at 120m/min (400ft/min) without requiring the dual engine format of the 8000 series. It is the first time HP Indigo has implemented its new LEPX in-line technology platform, which replaces the intermittent central drum design which powers all other...

Berkshire Labels’ managing director, Paul Roscoe, explained the latest investment program. ‘First of all, we decided that 430mm is the best fit for our work, and once we had fully loaded our P7 it was clear we had urgent need for a second press. The P9E moves the game on though, with its...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a total lockdown of the country starting midnight of March 25 for the next 21 days, until April 14, which has been further extended to May 3. ‘In order to protect the country and each of its citizens, from midnight tonight a complete ban is being imposed on...

Flexible packaging has one of the highest growth rates across all printing sectors, achieving an annual global growth of close to five percent. For the label converter looking to move into flexible packaging it is interesting to note that all the key end-use markets and the drivers of growth are...

Lisa Milburn, MD of Labelexpo Global Series, said: ‘We are delighted with the success of this year’s Labelexpo Asia. The huge leap forward in buyer visitors consolidates the show’s position as our largest show in Asia, a growth that is truly inspiring.’

The show’s new feature areas...

The two-day conference aims to equip delegates with in-depth label and package printing trade knowledge as well as strategic insights into how they can help advance the sector in the region. This is reflected in the themes running throughout the conference: the key focus for day one of the...

Beauty and personal care products’ labels perform a difficult task. They must comply with regulations. They must conform to often small packages of varied and tricky shapes and sizes. They have to perform through the entire supply chain, in the store, and in the consumer’s home. Finally, the...

But the good news, admits MD Uwe Bögl, is somewhat tempered by the fact that 2019 proved disappointing. 

‘We ended 2018 on a high note,’ he remarks. ‘We saw a significant leap in sales volumes, and had a feeling of excitement engendered by last year’s election of Cyril Ramaphosa as...

The knowledge-sharing sessions on the Labelmaster 440 were showcased to more than 90 converters across the labels and packaging segment, and ADIKC partners including Esko, DuPont, Flint, Royal Coat, RotoMetrics, Univacco and tesa. 

Ferdinand Rüesch, senior vice president, global key...