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Label Traxx interfaces with HP Indigo WS6000

05 February 2009

Label Traxx by Tailored Solutions, the print business management software for flexographic narrow web label converters, is ready for immediate…

Benson Group moves into pharma label sector

05 February 2009

UK-based folding carton specialist Benson Group has moved into the label sector with the purchase of a Gallus EM340S printing press with a Scantech…

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Weber adds variable-imprint system to label production

05 February 2009

Weber Marking Systems has introduced a new capability that adds high-quality, in-line digital imprinting to its high-speed flexographic label printing…

‘Still some bright spots in labeling trends’ says FINAT report

05 February 2009

There are small signs that growth is remaining in some parts of Europe’s self-adhesive label industry – principally Central, South and Eastern Europe…

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KTEC and VIPColor to show inkjet printer at Packtech 2009

04 February 2009

Co-exhibitors KTEC Group and VIPColor Technologies will launch the new VP485e on demand inkjet printer at Packtech 2009, being held at the NEC,…

Interactive technology

Hawaii to use RFID to track and trace produce for pilot program

04 February 2009

The Department of Agriculture and the Hawaii Farm Bureau have partnered to deploy a three-year pilot RFID initiative. The Hawaii Produce Traceability…

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Avery launches generic gloss white PP film

04 February 2009

Avery Dennison has launched a versatile new gloss white PP labeling film for applications in a variety of film label markets from food and health and…

BRC product standard cracks America

04 February 2009

A British Retail Consortium (BRC) product standard is poised to crack America. A significant new partnership with North America’s leading retail trade…

Substrates & adhesives

Technicote ‘saves over 30,000 trees in 2008’

03 February 2009

Pressure sensitive supplier Technicote claims to have saved over 30,000 trees in 2008 thanks to offering a selection of products that contain a…

FVTC announces 2009 flexographic training calendar

03 February 2009

Fox Valley Technical College will offer various training seminars for the flexographic industry during 2009. Its seminars, customized training,…

People

PCMC invites sales engineer back to its team

02 February 2009

Steve Kemp, vice president of sales and customer service at Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), has added a new sales executive to its regional…

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Advanced Inkjet Technology launches digital press

02 February 2009

Australia-based Advanced Inkjet Technology (AIT) has launched its SquidJet digital press. Built around a modular platform, the machine contains a…