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Metaio introduces platform-independent AR software

23 October 2012

Augmented Reality (AR) specialist Metaio will introduce ‘scalable and sustainable AR production methods’ to empower AR on every smartphone. The…

People

Doug Wagner promoted to president of IIMAK

22 October 2012

IIMAK, a manufacturer of imaging consumables and coatings, has promoted Doug Wagner to president. Wagner, who previously held the position of…

Ancillary equipment

BST acquires betacontrol and P2T Protagon

22 October 2012

BST International has extended its product range through the acquisitions of betacontrol and P2T Protagon Process Technologies. The companies will…

Multiprint Labels reports success with Gallus flexo press

22 October 2012

Multiprint Labels, based in Dublin, installed a Gallus RCS 430 flexo press in March 2012. With potential for utilizing 10 flexo printing units or five…

Laser die-cutting a value-added technology

22 October 2012

Mike Fairley reviews the Laser Die-Cutting Workshops held alongside Labelexpo Americas and summarizes what the technology can bring to today’s label…

Brand owners & design

Carton sleeves play central role in promotion of healthy eating

22 October 2012

K3 carton sleeve printed with codes in competition to give away 10,000 copies of “Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals” cookery book

Brand owners & design

Amcor picks up award for innovative water packaging

22 October 2012

AquaFlexCan wins Best Packaging Innovation prize at Water Innovation Awards 2012

Brand owners & design

Gulf Print & Pack 2013 to launch with one-day event

22 October 2012

Launch event to feature discussions on key topics affecting the market in the region

Brand owners & design

India moves ahead with retail revolution

22 October 2012

Complex scenario developing around entry of global retailers to key emerging market

Sustainability

Heidelberg opens cogeneration plant to cut energy costs

22 October 2012

Cogeneration plant at Wiesloch-Walldorf site to cut energy costs at its largest production facility by 10 percent

Goss extends Russian reach with Nissa

22 October 2012

Relationship with Russian firm to extend supply and support for web offset products for package printing

Labelsprint goes into administration

22 October 2012

Welsh digital label converter Labelsprint has been sold in a pre-pack deal. Kevin Murphy and Andrew Poxon of Leonard Curtis Recovery were appointed on…