Plastics/resins

Innovia Films Invests in a New Top-Coating Line for Graphic Arts Films

The new coating line will give Innovia the capacity to support the growing need for PVC free films in the graphics sector and further develop the range of top coated films.

July 12, 2023

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Sustainability

Magnomer Magnetic Inks Earn APR Responsible Innovation Recognition for PET-G Shrink Sleeves

Magnomer Inc.

Magnomer’s magnetizable coatings technology is expected to be compatible with the sortation and reclaiming steps commonly used for the recycling of PET containers.

July 5, 2023

Sustainability

Column: Is HolyGrail 2.0 Proving Viable at Scale?

As the EU looks to implement measures that could mean fines for brands and producers not using PCR in plastic packaging, more circular packaging is becoming a business imperative. Digital watermarking is a promising way to accomplish circularity.

June 27, 2023

Digital Printing

Label Replacement Option for Non-Porous Products from Squid Ink

Squid Ink

Initially released last year with oil-based ink capability, the CoPilot Gemini printing system now has the capability to run solvent-based inks, allowing users the ability to print on coated corrugate, polystyrene, films, and other non-porous surfaces.

June 26, 2023

Digital Printing

Shiner Beer, Ball Corp. Win Colored by INX Can Design Contest

INX International Ink Co.

Their design entry for Shiner Texhex Bruja’s Brew IPA was determined to be the best of the five finalists in voting conducted by an independent panel of judges and the public through INX International’s Facebook and LinkedIn social media pages.

June 23, 2023

Home

Videojet to Exhibit Laser Marking Systems at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Videojet Technologies Inc.

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth # C-1935! Videojet 3350 and Videojet 3350 Smart Focus 30-watt CO2 laser marking systems are designed to mark sharp, complex codes at high speeds for the food, beverage, cosmetics, pharma, and packaging industries.

June 22, 2023

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Safeguarding Brand Security in E-Nicotine

Systech solutions protect ENDS Company against underage usage and counterfeit products

June 21, 2023

Sustainability

KHS's Sustainability Report Outlines Its Commitment to Climate Protection

KHS USA, Inc.

In its new report for 2021/2022, the KHS Group outlines its commitment to sustainability. The key focus is on measures already introduced and the most recent steps taken to reach net zero by 2045.

June 20, 2023

Additives, coatings & inks

New AkzoNobel Pilot Plant Expands Resin Investment in North America

The Huron, Ohio, facility provides advanced capabilities for the company’s next generation Accelshield packaging coatings and is one in a network of pilot plants globally.

June 20, 2023

Labels

Supplement Brand Lifeplus Brings Label Printing In-House for 400+ Products

To eliminate the inefficiencies of outsourcing, Lifeplus implemented digital label presses to handle over 400 product labels in 22 different sizes, offering a simple, streamlined, and automated approach to consistent label printing.

June 19, 2023

Sustainability

Gloss Reduction Additive for PE

Ampacet Corp.

Ampacet’s Muted Matte PE colorless additive is a cost-effective and sustainable solution for gloss reduction in HDPE and PP multi-layer applications.

June 12, 2023

Events

Live from GS1 Connect: Fresenius Kabi Infuses Safety with Unit-of-Use 2D Barcodes

The Germany-based company enhances efficiency and patient care through innovative labeling solutions.

June 12, 2023

Digital Printing

Gallus Group Celebrates 100 years in Business

Gallus

On June 19th, the Gallus Group, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG will celebrate its 100 years of business with the official opening of a new industry hub, the Gallus Experience Centre.

June 8, 2023