News

Sustainability

Earth Friendly Products achieves SGP certification

19 December 2011

Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), a non-profit organization providing sustainability certification in the graphic communications industry,…

Substrates & adhesives

UK government sets packaging to landfill reduction target

19 December 2011

Proposals for tougher packaging recycling targets to stop 400,000 tonnes going to landfill by 2017

Digital printing

Domino plans for growth

19 December 2011

Domino Printing Sciences, a global manufacturer of coders, lasers, printers and printing equipment, is planning to continue its growth, after its 33rd…

Interactive technology

Sato acquires Argox Information

19 December 2011

Sato, a manufacturer of barcode printing, labeling and EPC/RFID products, has acquired Argox Information Co Ltd, a supplier of barcode printers,…

People

Flint Group appoints product manager for rotec sleeves

19 December 2011

Bob Adler, regional sales manager for Flint Group Flexographic Products, will assume the role of product manager for rotec sleeves and adapters in…

People

Flint Group strengthens support in Mexico

19 December 2011

Felipe Garcia has joined Flint Group Flexographic Products as technical advisor for Mexico. He will be responsible for developing sales and providing…

Brand owners & design

Avery Dennison launches online tool for designers

16 December 2011

Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has launched the Inspiration Studio, an online tool designed to help packaging designers, as well as…

Brand owners & design

Diageo publishes sustainable packaging guidelines

16 December 2011

Diageo has published its first Sustainable Packaging Guidelines, representing the company’s global policy on ensuring its packaging is increasingly…

Interactive technology

Smartrac acquires KSW Microtec

16 December 2011

Smartrac, a manufacturer of RFID transponders, has signed a contract with Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel-Beteiligungsgesellschaft, of Jena, Germany,…

New products

Toray launches new BOPP film for food packaging

16 December 2011

US film manufacturer launches new BOPP film for food packaging applications requiring a premium appearance

Labelexpo Europe 2011: L&L coverage round-up

16 December 2011

L&L’s global team of reporters and industry experts take an in-depth look at the technology trends and equipment launches at this year’s Labelexpo…

Labelexpo Europe 2011 review: Finishing and converting

15 December 2011

Integration of 100 percent inspection, increased modularity and finishing of digitally printed labels were areas of focus among a raft of developments…