News

Workflow, MIS & inspection

Netherlands manufacturer installs Perfect Proofer

16 March 2012

Gift wrap and accessories manufacturer Hoomark, based in Hoogeveen, Netherlands, is expecting to reduce its set-up time and ensure flexo color quality…

New products

Inland Label to show Roll-Fed IML capabilities at NPE Show

16 March 2012

US converter Inland Label, alongside CBW Automation, will demonstrate its roll-fed injection in-mold labeling capabilities and their potential…

Multi-Color acquires Scottish label converter

16 March 2012

US-based converting group Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has acquired Labelgraphics based in Glasgow, Scotland. MCC has entered into a binding…

Inks & coatings

Flint to develop Chinese flexo industry

16 March 2012

Agreement with Shanghai Publishing and Printing College signed to develop talent and education in Chinese flexo industry

Ancillary equipment

Heidelberg UK signs up to print campaign

16 March 2012

Printing equipment manufacturer joins Two Sides campaign to promote responsible production and use of print and paper

Digital printing

Presstek to use Drupa to drive recovery

16 March 2012

2011 results show ‘challenging year’; will use Drupa to push 75DI platform and ‘create more opportunities’

Substrates & adhesives

HB Fuller and Plexbond to grow flexible packaging market in South America

16 March 2012

Partnership to leverage skills and capabilities to benefit flexible packaging market in South America

Inks & coatings

ColorGen announces triple certification

16 March 2012

To support the expansion of its UK-based manufacturing site, ink supplier ColorGen is now certified to ISO9001:2008 quality standard, ISO14001:2004…

Digital specialist in China

15 March 2012

The Chinese Eternal group has pioneered digital printing of security labels and flexible packaging, as Kevin Liu reports Eternal Anti-counterfeiting…

Brand owners & design

Duo develop pouch program to hasten market adoption

15 March 2012

EnVision and Coyote launch rapid conversion capability for pre-made pouches

New products

NewPage launches lightweight label paper

15 March 2012

NewPage has added Ecopoint 40 Ib to its range. The lighter weight beverage label paper enables printers to supply more labels per shipment to bottling…

Finishing & embellishment

Domino commits to innovation despite market conditions

15 March 2012

R&D and new product launches to be maintained despite cautious outlook on the market