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Label Technology appoints new president

31 October 2011

Label Technology, a US-based flexographic converter of pressure sensitive labels and flexible packaging, has named David Bankson as its new president.…

New products

Burnishine launches screen opener spray

31 October 2011

Burnishine Products has released a new screen opener and cleaner spray which opens up dried UV, plastisol and solvent-based ink areas on printing…

Substrates & adhesives

Mondi to continue with production downtime

31 October 2011

Mondi Group to carry out more production downtime where appropriate

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Label Technology names new president

31 October 2011

US flexographic flexible packaging printer picks son to succeed father

New products

New LaserSpeed non-contact measurement website

31 October 2011

New website for Beta LaserMike LaserSpeed

Brand owners & design

DuPont calls for Packaging Innovation Awards entries

31 October 2011

February 24, 2012 deadline for entry to established global packaging awards

Finishing & embellishment

Acucote installs Martin Automatic splicer

28 October 2011

Acucote, a custom coating and laminating converter based in Graham, North Carolina, USA, has installed a Martin Automatic ECPF splicer and is on…

Substrates & adhesives

Silgan Plastics to install Avery Dennison Curve Appeal system

28 October 2011

Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials and Silgan Plastics are working together to install the first Avery Dennison Curve Appeal system in North…

Substrates & adhesives

Ashland expands global HEC production

28 October 2011

Ashland is responding to strong demand for Natrosol hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) by expanding its production across its global network through capacity…

Inks & coatings

Flint Group announces further European ink price increases

28 October 2011

Flint Group has announced further price increases for solvent-based, water-based and UV inks for labels and packaging in Europe effective January 1…

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Novamelt appoints new sales manager

28 October 2011

Novamelt has appointed Chris Van Heuveln as area sales manager. He will work to grow and support the company’s business in pressure sensitive hotmelt…

Inks & coatings

Flint to increase European ink prices five percent

28 October 2011

Rising costs lead Flint to increase prices for solvent-based, water-based and UV inks for packaging in Europe