News

FFTA forum offers FIRST press operator certification course

03 March 2010

On Saturday, May 1, Foundation of FTA's TEST technical education services team (TEST) will host a complimentary pre-conference FIRST Press Operator…

Label growth for Argentine packaging converter

02 March 2010

The label division of Argentina’s premier pharmaceutical packaging converter is the fastest-growing part of the company, with further investment and a…

People

Atlantic Zeiser appoints PR manager

02 March 2010

Atlantic Zeiser has appointed former journalist Marcus Geigle as public relations and communications marketing manager. In his new role, Geigle is…

Inks & coatings

Sun Chemical to increase ink prices in North America

02 March 2010

Sun Chemical will raise prices in North America by 4 percent for packaging liquid inks with a specific increase of $0.40/lb on bronze metallic inks; 6…

People

Avery Dennison appoints Dean Scarborough as chairman

02 March 2010

Avery Dennison’s board of directors has elected president and CEO Dean A. Scarborough to succeed Kent Kresa as chairman of the board and selected…

Substrates & adhesives

acpo unveils new website

02 March 2010

acpo, a manufacturer of self-wound overlaminate polypropylene and polyester films has launched a new company website, www.acpo.com. The site offers a…

People

Nilpeter boosts Irish sales support

02 March 2010

Nilpeter UK has appointed Michael Waterman as the independent sales agent covering the IrishRepublic and Northern Ireland. The arrangement covers the…

Benson Group provides labels for First Aid products

01 March 2010

Medica Packaging, the pharmaceutical packaging business of the Benson Group, has detailed the packaging elements that it has provided for the launch…

Kollman Group acquires Prime Graphics

01 March 2010

Kollman Label and Packaging Group has purchased Prime Graphics, a US-based converter of packaging and decorative labels which supplies consumer…

Substrates & adhesives

Wise Systems unveils revamped websites

01 March 2010

Wise Systems has introduced its newly revised website – wisesystemsinc.com – that makes it easier for customers to obtain information about the…

People

DiMS! adds sales manager to DACH team

26 February 2010

DiMS! organizing print, a supplier of MIS/ERP systems for the printing and packaging industries, has appointed Matthias Nettekoven as regional sales…

New products

Gerhardt launches die for luxury goods labels

26 February 2010

Gerhardt International has launched its Texture Flexi die for the converting of wine and luxury goods labels, which the company says can reduce…