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New products

Vinsak launches Imagesolv

06 June 2012

Vinsak, part of India-based Creed Engineers, has introduced Imagesolv, described as a green alternative to perchloroethylene. Natural additives ensure…

New products

Webscan introduces TruCheck Optima

06 June 2012

Webscan, a provider of barcode verification products, has launched a hand-held barcode verifier. The TruCheck Optima includes an easy-to-use software…

WS Packaging Group acquires Consolidated Products

05 June 2012

WS Packaging Group has acquired Consolidated Products, a label converting company located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Consolidated Products produces…

Substrates & adhesives

EFI Jetrion 4900 increases resolution

05 June 2012

EFI has incorporated a new 720dpi mode in its Jetrion 4900 to increase the print resolution for labels, along with broadening its portfolio of flexo…

Sustainability

UPM’s release liner recycling available industry-wide

05 June 2012

UPM’s in-house program for recycling paper release liner is now available industry-wide through UPM Raflatac’s RafCycle waste management concept in…

People

Cham Paper appoints manager of Carmignano site

05 June 2012

Effective September 1, Marcello Di Giacomo will take over responsibility for the management of Cham Paper Group’s site at Carmignano, Italy, and will…

People

Sato America appoints VP of sales

05 June 2012

Sato America, a manufacturer of thermal printers, labeling, software and EPC/RFID systems for the auto-ID and data collection industry, has appointed…

MPS reports successful open house

04 June 2012

MPS welcomed around 200 visitors from more than 45 companies at an open house held during drupa at its factory in Didam, the Netherlands. Three…

Ancillary equipment

Flxon to market Brookfield’s viscosity control systems

04 June 2012

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Flxon has partnered with Brookfield Engineering Laboratories to market the latter’s line of viscosity control systems…

Finat Technical Seminar looks to the future

01 June 2012

Mike Fairley reports on a technical seminar which focused on the future of the pressure-sensitive industry With a theme of ‘Self-adhesive labels and…

Substrates & adhesives

Taghleef completes takeover of AET Films

01 June 2012

Global BOPP specialist enhances position in Americas through deal

Substrates & adhesives

UPM Raflatac to acquire Gascogne’s Swiss labelstock operations

01 June 2012

UPM Raflatac has signed an agreement to acquire the business operations of Gascogne Laminates Switzerland. The parties have agreed not to disclose the…