News

Edale to move to larger plant

24 September 2008

UK-based press manufacturer Edale will move next year to a new custom-built headquarters in Whitely, between Southampton and Portsmouth . The company…

Schreiner MediPharm celebrates first US facility

24 September 2008

Schreiner MediPharm, a Germany-based provider of specialty pharmaceutical labels for over 50 years, recently celebrated the grand opening of its first…

New products

Hutchison launches larger format of Clarifoil tamper-evident film

24 September 2008

Hutchison Miller Sales has introduced a larger format version of its Clarifoil Integuard tamper-evident film, which is now available in 6,500 foot…

Deal signed for BRC Global Standards Directory

24 September 2008

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Connected Sources (CS) have signed contracts to develop an IT management system for the new BRC directory…

Sustainability

Yupo launches green initiative

23 September 2008

Synthetic paper manufacturer Yupo launched its YupoGreen initiative at Labelexpo Americas, which brings together the company’s endeavors in the area…

People

Smyth Companies names new president

23 September 2008

Smyth Companies, a label printing company with headquarters in Minnesota, has promoted Jim Lundquist to president, effective September 8, 2008.…

Economic downturn wipes US$67 billion off top global brands’ valuation

23 September 2008

Brand Finance plc, an independent brand valuation consultancy, has revealed the impact of recession on the top 100 global and US brands. In March 2008…

Substrates & adhesives

UPM restructures business

23 September 2008

UPM announced during Labelexpo Americas its plan to adopt a new business structure consisting of three groups where the company was previously divided…

GAA announces winners of the 2008 Golden Cylinder Awards

23 September 2008

At gala ceremonies on September 10, the Gravure Association of America bestowed 38 of its Golden Cylinder Awards on entries judged to be the best…

Substrates & adhesives

UPM Raflatac to open distribution center in Brazil

23 September 2008

UPM Raflatac will open a slitting and distribution terminal in Jaguarina, Brazil, approximately 135 km north of Sao Paulo. The terminal will allow the…

New products

Masterpiece Graphix introduces eco-friendly line for HP Indigo

22 September 2008

Masterpiece Graphix has introduced its new eco-aware digital materials line ENVision, a series of roll and sheet Indigo products that give end users…

New products

DuPont introduces laser printable synthetic with high temperature stability

22 September 2008

DuPont Nonwovens has introduced Laser HTP, a laser printable synthetic that is suitable for printing applications, including tags and labels, which…