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Interactive technology

Innovative Labeling Solutions adds QR code capability

21 May 2010

Innovative Labeling Solutions, a digital label and packaging converter located just outside Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, has added Quick Response (QR) code…

New products

Epson launches digital label press

21 May 2010

Epson has launched its SurePress L-4033A digital label press, which will be demonstrated at Ipex in hall 10 stand C260 from 18-25 May 2010.  The…

Substrates & adhesives

Loparex to double release liner capacity in China

21 May 2010

Loparex has announced investments which will double manufacturing capacity at its Guangzhou, China, facility by the first quarter of 2011. The new…

New products

Epson launches film for metallic effects on mock-ups

21 May 2010

Epson has launched its MetallicProof film, which enables packaging designers and pre-press houses to produce metallic effects on contract proofs,…

Substrates & adhesives

Ritrama opens facilities in Costa Rica and Guatemala

21 May 2010

Ritrama has opened slitting and logistics centers in Costa Rica and Guatemala to serve the Central American market. The company had been represented…

Sustainability

Tetra Pak to introduce FSC-labeled cartons in China

20 May 2010

Tetra Pak will introduce aseptic cartons bearing the label of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in China starting this July. The first Tetra Pak…

Schreiner MediPharm passes certification audits in US

20 May 2010

Schreiner MediPharm’s US operation in Blauvelt, New York, has successfully completed audits confirming its compliance with international standards and…

Ancillary equipment

Flint Group begins rotec Hybrid Sleeve manufacturing in Germany

20 May 2010

Flint Group Flexographic Products has begun manufacturing its rotec Hybrid Sleeve at its plant in Ahaus, Germany, in addition to the current…

Inks & coatings

EskoArtwork Suite 10 integrates SmartColour database

20 May 2010

Sun Chemical’s SmartColour database of over 225,000 ink color profiles, organized in libraries by printing technique and substrate, can be fully…

New products

GMG and X-Rite partner to develop new standardization software

20 May 2010

GMG, developer of color management and proofing products, has partnered with X-Rite, a supplier of in color management, measurement and communication…

New products

Spinnaker Coating launches adhesive for textured surfaces

20 May 2010

Spinnaker Coating has introduced SureLock, a permanent adhesive designed to adhere to textured surfaces. SureLock works where the flow of the adhesive…

Workflow, MIS & inspection

GMG and Sun Chemical announce partnership

19 May 2010

GMG, a supplier of color management products, has partnered with Sun Chemical to integrate spot color definitions from the ink company into the GMG…