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Roland launches VersaWorks 4.8 RIP software

19 December 2012

Roland DG Corporation has launched its VersaWorks Version 4.8 RIP software package developed exclusively for the company’s wide-format inkjet printers…

Digital printing

Sharon Bagby says farewell to Spartanics

19 December 2012

Sharon Bagby, marketing coordinator at Spartanics, is saying her final goodbyes as she departs the company after 17 years for a well-deserved…

Substrates & adhesives

Arjowiggins Graphic wins 2012 WWF Environmental Paper Awards

19 December 2012

Arjowiggins Graphic has been awarded two 2012 WWF Environmental Paper Awards.  The awards recognized Arjowiggins Graphic for transparency in providing…

Sustainability and recycling: from rhetoric to reality

18 December 2012

Jules Lejeune, managing director of Finat, identifies the self-adhesive label industry’s sustainability and recycling achievements so far – and issues…

Sustainability

Wentus achieves ISO certification

18 December 2012

Wentus, part of Clondalkin Group’s flexible packaging division, has achieved ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certification. Based in Germany, it specializes…

Digital printing

Wipf installs HP Indigo WS6600

18 December 2012

Wipf officially launches its HP Indigo-powered digital printing capabilities at open house event

Digital printing

Swiss converter Wipf installs HP Indigo WS6600

18 December 2012

Wipf has launched new digital printing services with the installation of an HP Indigo WS6600 digital press, allowing it to offer customers shorter…

Ancillary equipment

Harper wins 2012 Best of DePere Award

18 December 2012

The DePere, Wisconsin, location of global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America has won a 2012 Best of DePere Award in the category of…

Ancillary equipment

Mark Andy acquires Print Products

17 December 2012

Mark Andy has acquired Print Products, a US-based distributor of flexographic printing supplies. Print Products will retain its focus on delivering…

Workflow, MIS & inspection

Esko and Epson announce OEM agreement

17 December 2012

Esko has entered into an OEM relationship with Epson to provide a customized Digital Front-End (DFE) for use with the Epson SurePress L-4033A and…

MPS announces open house

17 December 2012

MPS will hold an open house at its headquarters in Didam, The Netherlands, on January 15 and 16, 2013. Label print jobs will be demonstrated on an…

Rotary tooling update

16 December 2012

Increasing use of thin film liners is throwing up challenges for label converters and leading to a range of solutions from suppliers. Andy Thomas…