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Digital printing

Allen Datagraph appoints Raal as Argentina distributor

29 March 2012

Allen Datagraph Systems (ADSI), a US-based manufacturer of digital printing and converting systems, has appointed Buenos Aires, Argentina-based label…

Digital printing

Russian converter installs Cartes laser die-cutting system

29 March 2012

Nola Plus, a label converter based in Moscow, Russia, has installed a Cartes HS353SHL laser die-cutting system. Ivan Pasecnik, Nola Plus CEO, said:…

New products

Flint Group unveils NC-based flexo inks

29 March 2012

Flint Group has launched new nitrocellulose-based inks, FlexiStar MV and FlexiPrint MV. The flexo inks are claimed to offer excellent ink transfer (no…

GSI Technologies to be featured on US TV show

29 March 2012

GSI Technologies, an Illinois, USA-based label converter, will be featured on TV show Manufacturing Marvels on Tuesday April 3 2012 at approximately…

Brand owners & design

Sustainable Brands announces conference program highlights

29 March 2012

Sustainable Brands has published highlights of the program at its upcoming SB’12 conference, taking place on June 4-7 at Paradise Point in San Diego,…

Tapp focuses on growth with seasoned label executive

28 March 2012

John Attayek is the new CEO at Tapp Label Technologies, charged with integrating the group’s operations. Danielle Jerschefske reports Tapp…

New products

Flint intros next-gen NC-based inks

28 March 2012

New nitrocellulose-based inks developed and optimized to meet current and future demands of high-quality flexo printing

Substrates & adhesives

PPMA to host annual meeting in May

28 March 2012

The Pulp and Paper Manufacturers Association (PPMA) annual meeting and conference will be held May 9-11, 2012, at the Intercontinental Hotel in…

New products

Epson launches desktop inkjet label printer

28 March 2012

Epson has launched the TM-C3400BK: a compact, monochrome, desktop inkjet printer for labels, tags and tickets. Suitable for a wide variety of labeling…

Sustainability

UPM to begin in-house recycling for paper-based release liners

28 March 2012

UPM has developed an in-house method for recycling paper-based release liner back into pulp and paper. Release liner is the siliconized backing…

Inks & coatings

Flint Group Europe announces white ink price increases

28 March 2012

Citing cost pressures, Flint Group is increasing prices for solvent-based, water-based and UV whites in Europe. The increases will be effective 1…

Brand owners & design

ACCC green lights Amcor’s Aperio acquisition

28 March 2012

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not intervene in Amcor’s proposed purchase of rival