Glenhaze leads the way with VISIONCUT purchase
25 February 2021
West Lothian-based Glenhaze has ordered a Bobst VISIONCUT 1.6 die-cutter with solid board feeder, the first of its kind in Scotland
MPS EFA 430 bought by Alu-Lids
23 February 2021
Alu-Lids, provider of aluminium lids for cosmetic companies in Poland, has purchased a fully automated MPS EFA 430 press
FFG go launched for entry-level glue application
22 February 2021
Baumer has designed the FFG go for customers requiring entry-level access to glue application for flexo folder gluers.
Etiflex enters new markets with a Nilpeter FA-22
22 February 2021
Danish printer Etiflex has acquired a new FA-22 to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its label production
Hawksmoor at home range developed by Coveris
22 February 2021
Coveris has worked with restaurant chain Hawksmoor to launch its new ‘at home’ range
Water barrier coating to replace PE film lamination
18 February 2021
hubergroup Print Solutions is launching a barrier coating, HYDRO-X GA, that protects against water
Aztec Label installs fourth Versa-Cut
17 February 2021
Kidderminster-based Aztec Label, has invested in its fourth RotoMetrics Versa-Cut dual-adjust anvil making it the first company in Europe to operate four
Label-liner programme launched by Avery Dennison
17 February 2021
Avery Dennison has launched AD Circular, a programme providing recycling of used paper and filmic label liners in countries across Europe
Guide to EU-UK trade agreement published by Integraf
16 February 2021
Intergraf has published a guidance document providing information about the main provisions for EU and UK companies when trading with the other party
Largest Nordmeccanica installation lands at Wipak
16 February 2021
Wipak UK’s multi-million-pound investment in conversion equipment is set to be the largest of its kind in the UK
Flint Group launches EkoCure ANCORA Dual Cure
16 February 2021
A dual cure version of Flint Group’s EkoCure ANCORA ink series has been launched allowing printers to make a gradual switch to LED curing units
Price increase scheduled by Sun Chemical
15 February 2021
Sun Chemical will increase prices across a broad portfolio of its inks, coatings, and adhesives in its EMEA region effective 1 March, 2021
Key articles
Process optimisation for success
13 October 2020
Given the increasing cost pressures facing the printing industry, digitalisation and process optimisation are becoming ever more important for printing companies to reduce production costs.
Inside the chamber
6 October 2020
For colour consistency and job repeatability, delivering and metering ink to the anilox roller needs to be done correctly.
Colour is king
30 September 2020
Everything that happens in the flexo printing process is intended to achieve a printed product that a brand can use to sell its goods.
Integration and automation
24 September 2020
In June it was announced that Esko and AVT Inspection Systems integrated their businesses.
Covid operational timeframe is ‘unclear’
22 September 2020
SMEs have had to put in place special operational arrangements to allow them to keep trading.
Most read
- Largest Nordmeccanica installation lands at Wipak 16 February 2021
- Water barrier coating to replace PE film lamination 18 February 2021
- Flint Group launches EkoCure ANCORA Dual Cure 16 February 2021
Price increase scheduled by Sun Chemical 15 February 2021 
Stretch sleeve recycling solution created by CCL Label 12 February 2021
Events
Event news
Easyfairs’ London show cancelled for 2020
13 October 2020
Online Discovery Day launched by Packaging Innovations
12 October 2020
Easyfairs’ London event postponed
21 July 2020
