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Finishing & embellishment

Rotoworx Systems appoints GraphixOne as Midwest distributor

18 December 2008

Rotoworx Systems has appointed GraphixOne as its exclusive distributor in the Midwest of the USA.‘This will establish a regional sales office that…

Inks & coatings

Flint Group announces further UK price increases

17 December 2008

Flint Group has announced a 15 percent price increase for web-offset inks with immediate effect, latest by January 1 2009.‘Whilst the price of oil has…

Substrates & adhesives

Avery launches tree planting initiative

17 December 2008

Avery has joined forces with the Green Belt Movement, an international environmental organization, to give its customers the opportunity to help…

Sustainability

Beware false environmental claims

15 December 2008

Some companies are deliberately exploiting the limited understanding of forest management certification among consumers and the general public,…

People

Erhardt + Leimer appoints CEO of North American headquarters

15 December 2008

Erhardt + Leimer has announced, effective January 1, 2009, the appointment of Udo Skarke as CEO of its North American headquarters in Duncan, South…

Continued UK investment by CCL

15 December 2008

A rolling investment program across CCL Label’s UK sites has seen over 10 million invested since 2007 in both building projects and new equipment, and…

Mark Andy celebrates 100th installation in China

15 December 2008

Mark Andy joined with distributor United Printing Equipment & Materials Corporation to celebrate the 100th installation of the company’s equipment in…

New products

New recycled PET labels from Royston Labels

14 December 2008

UK-based Royston Labels now offers clear, recycled PET labels that have been manufactured using a minimum of 80 percent post-consumer waste (empty…

India Label Show lays foundation for future industry growth

12 December 2008

The India Label Show, which took place on December 3-6 in New Delhi, was hailed a success by visitors and exhibitors alike. Despite the atrocities in…

Schreiner MediPharm wins awards

12 December 2008

Schreiner MediPharm, a Germany-based printer of pharmaceutical labels, has won a FINAT Award, a World Label Association Award, a German Packaging…

Finishing & embellishment

MAI Holdings acquires Rotoflex

12 December 2008

Rotoflex International, supplier of web inspection and finishing equipment, has been acquired by MAI Holdings, the parent company of narrow web press…

People

LPIA announces new slate of officers and board members for 2009

11 December 2008

The Label Printing Industries of America (LPIA) has appointed new officers to the LPIA Board of Directors for 2009–2010. Serving as chairman of the…