News

Digital storm hits China

09 May 2012

At Labelexpo Asia new digital presses outnumbered letterpress launches for the first time. L&L China editor Kevin Liu gives a Chinese perspective on…

Substrates & adhesives

Wacker announces price rise in Americas

09 May 2012

Wacker Polymers is to raise its prices for Vinnapas vinyl acetate-ethylene and ethylene-vinyl chloride-based copolymer dispersions in the…

New products

Flint announces new formulation of nyloflex Ace plates

09 May 2012

Flint Group Flexographic Products has further developed the high-durometer flexographic printing plates, nyloflex Ace and nyloflex Ace Digital.…

CCL invests in start-up wine label operation in California

09 May 2012

CCL Label will invest USD $8 million to create a state-of-the-art plant in Sonoma, California, with the latest label converting technologies dedicated…

Finishing & embellishment

ILS creates complete inline digital print production line

09 May 2012

US converter Innovative Labeling Solutions has created what it claims is the world’s first complete inline digital print production line. The inline…

Digital printing

MM Karton sees growth in digital

08 May 2012

Material firm partners with Highcon for launch of Euclid as carton market moves towards digital solution

Digital printing

Highcon seals Euclid European distribution agreement

08 May 2012

Staples Printing Systems Division to market, sell, support and service the Highcon Euclid in Italy, Spain, Belgium, The Netherlands and Greece

Substrates & adhesives

Epson and Neenah combination certified for harsh environments

08 May 2012

Epson America and Neenah Paper have announced that two Epson inkjet printers with Neenah inkjet Kimdura label media for harsh environments have…

Finishing & embellishment

Prati marks 40th anniversary with new website and rebranding

08 May 2012

Prati is marking its 40th year in business by launching a redesigned website and unveiling new branding. Prati’s focus has evolved since its inception…

Edale and Rotary Technology Partnership extend agreement

08 May 2012

Having signed Rotary Technology Partnership last year to cover Thailand, where the distributor achieved the fastest-ever sale of an Edale Alpha press…

New products

GMG launches OpenColor for packaging industry

08 May 2012

At drupa 2012, GMG unveils OpenColor, its new proofing software for the packaging market (booth B25, Hall4). With the advanced development of GMG…

Associations, events & awards

Drupa: Day 6 photo highlights

08 May 2012

Photo highlights from day six of Drupa 2012