COOL kaput?

Opponents of country-of-origin labeling are hoping the results of last November’s elections will enable them to win repeal of mandatory COOL labeling, scheduled to take effect in 2006.

Dec 31st, 2004

The defeat of Sen. Tom Daschle (D-SD), one of the law’s main champions, should ease repeal efforts. Opponents of COOL said they would press their case because the costs of implementing the labeling far outweigh any benefit.

Great Lakes Label Launches New Website

Great Lakes Label’s new website was updated to reflect the constant innovation of the company.

1620 Labs’ child-resistant pack configurations, both containing 0.5-g pre-rolls, include a push-pack carton of five.

Cannabis Operation Ascends Steep Packaging Learning Curve

As it fills a market gap to produce a refined product for discriminating tastes, particularly amid a competitive set that tends toward speed to market, 1620 Labs leans on packaging to differentiate itself.

Inkjet Printer

The Colordyne 2800 Series AP – Retrofit from Colordyne allows users to enhance their existing finishing systems, web handling equipment, and production lines running under 150 fpm with cost-effective aqueous pigment inkjet printing.

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Video Highlights Virtual Demos from Domino

A new video was created to give customers a sneak peek of what they can expect when they attend a Virtual Demonstration from Domino.

Sirius100 Full Machine

P-s Labeler

Accraply introduces the Sirius 100 cost-effective p-s labeling machine for fast-moving, highly flexible production lines. It is designed to minimize downtime with toolless changeovers.

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Looking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. Whether it’s webinars, video case studies or product information, you’ll find it all in this one spot.

Golden West's new digital press brings fast turnaround for customers in the wine and spirits segment.

Digital Press Delivers on Corrugated

This leading West Coast packaging converter has launched a new digital corrugated solution that brings speed to market and scores sustainability points, too.

Primera Technology’s Eddie,™ The Edible Ink Printer

First NSF Approved Edible Ink Printer

Baking Betty’s, located in Minnesota’s Mall of America, utilized Primera Technology’s Eddie,™ The Edible Ink Printer to meet high demand for personalized cookies.

Maple Jet Hx Nitro Image For Pr 9 Dec 2020

Thermal Inkjet Printer

MapleJet Co.’s new Hx Nitro thermal inkjet (TIJ) printer features next generation print cartridge technology. It can print high resolution date codes and batch numbers onto angled or concave surfaces, such as the bottom of cans.

The press also features a web cleaner for the base material and an inline vision system meant for printing that meets stringent medical device requirements.

Tekni-Plex Invests in Narrow Web, Flexo Press

Company investment to meet lidding demands for larger-sized medical devices.

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Afinia Label and Unified Flex Partner on Desktop Flexible Printer

Afinia Label and Unified Flex of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada announces a partnership where Unified Flex will be the first company in Canada to sell Afinia’s new Label FP-230 flexible packaging desktop printer system.

View Product Demos On Demand

View Product Demos On Demand

Missed part or all of PACK EXPO Connects? Browse dozens of demos by category or search by keyword. Find solutions to your packaging and processing challenges now through March 31.

Industrial Printing Systems

During PACK EXPO Connects, BestCode Marking and Coding Solutions highlighted its range of marking and coding systems.

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Sentient Labeling Machine Self Diagnoses

Sentient is a human term, which means to feel and perceive.

Print & Apply Labeler with CrossMerge™ Technology

CrossMerge technology enables the 258 label applicator to produce more readable barcodes with crisper edges to ensure the best scores when verified.

Advanced Labeling and Coding

Diagraph at PACK EXPO Connects highlighted how its patented all-electric labeling solutions offer consistent, worry-free applications and increase operational efficiency.

Enhanced Labeling System

Universal Labeling Systems’ Contract Packager Series now features an expansive touchscreen control package that includes both stepper- and servo-driven technologies, along with AC drive motors.

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Reduce SKU’s With Late Stage Personalization, Branding

The Package Personalization System helps users that have a warehouse full of multiple SKU’s of pre-printed packaging.

The Videojet 1280 Continuous Ink-Jet Printer

Entry-Level CIJ Printer is Easy to Operate and Maintain

The 1280 CIJ printer from Videojet features all of the technologies the company is known for in an entry-level model that is simple and reliable to use, and reduces maintenance time by 95%.

The labeling system’s servo drive is 100% electric.

Panther Industries Predator at PACK EXPO Connects

Print and apply label for shipping and pack slip automation systems is all electric, with Adaptive Touch technology.

More in Coding, printing & labeling

Featured at PACK EXPO Connects, the Markoprint® Integra PP108 Bicolor inkjet system delivers breakthrough print technology for the coding of shipping cases, paper bags, lumber, and other porous surfaces.

Two-Color Direct-on-Box Printing

The Markoprint® Integra PP108 Bicolor inkjet system delivers breakthrough print technology for the coding of shipping cases, paper bags, lumber, and other porous surfaces.

Fox Jet Pro Series Enhanced Full Systemwith Controller Left Side Angle

Wizard Lets Users Link Printer Controller with Database

FoxJet unveils a new software wizard for its Marksman Matrix controller that allows users to link to their databases, reducing time for message creation and for human error.

This system can be installed in as few as 3 days, which helps to avoid unnecessary downtime and line reconfiguration.

Modular Labeling Station Boosts Throughput, Reduces Downtime

With next generation roll fed technology, the Trine Modular Labeling Station is designed to integrate easily, increase throughput, and reduce downtime.

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Inkjet Printer Minimizes Downtime

Downtime becomes a distant memory with Hitachi’s new UX series continuous inkjet printer.

The Viper thermal inkjet printing system designed to print superior quality hi-resolution characters on porous surfaces and non-porous surfaces.

High-Res TIJ Printing System for Porous or Non-Porous

Viper TIJ uses hi-performance Funai® no-mess ink cartridges to print up to 600 dpi hi-resolution codes on a variety of porous and non-porous surfaces, including wood, coated and non-coated stocks, polystyrene, films, foils, and several other substrates.

Inauguration of Markem-Imaje facility in Bhiwadi, India.

Markem-Imaje Opens Factory in India

Markem-Imaje opened a new factory and head office in Bhiwadi, India. The facility features state-of-the-art labs and sampling centers, as well as ink production and printer assembly.

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Thermal Printer

Sato introduces the SG112-ex thermal printer that features a print width of up to 10.5 in. wide at a speed of up to 6 in./sec.

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Markem-Imaje Offers Multilingual Webinars on Improving Package Coding Operations

In May, Markem-Imaje held a virtual expo of webinars covering eight topics. They were so popular, a new series of six will be offered on Innovation Days between October19 to December 18 2020.

Integra Pp 108 Bicolor Gefahrensymbole Drucken

Inkjet System

See it at PACK EXPO Connects! AT Information Products will showcase the Integra PP108 Bicolor inkjet system.

Cp2000 With Feed Screws

Multi-Purpose Labeling Systems

See it at PACK EXPO Connects! Universal Labeling Systems will showcase its Contract Packager Series labeling systems enhanced with an expansive touch-screen control package to include both stepper and servo-driven technologies, along with AC drive motors.

New HP press is used for pre-printed linerboard.

Italian Converter Augments Digital Printing of Corrugated

LIC Packaging, a leading European manufacturer of consumer packaging and display solutions, announced it has purchased a new high-volume inkjet HP PageWide T1190 Press.

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Thermal Inkjet Printer

See it at PACK EXPO Connects! Domino North America’s Gx-Series thermal inkjet (TIJ) printer is making its debut in North America at PACK EXPO Connects. It is designed for fast and accurate coding on product labels, flexible films, and cartons.