QR code partnership supports digital passports
16 June 2026
Polytag has announced a partnership with DataLase, a developer of laser-reactive technologies, aimed at expanding the use of GS1-compliant smart QR codes across a wider…
Applications
UPM introduces “purpose-built” adhesives for labels
8 June 2026
UPM has introduced a simplified range of adhesive solutions designed for specialised label applications across the pharmaceutical, beverage and industrial sectors.
Flexo symposium makes case for quality and sustainability
26 May 2026
The Next-Generation Sustainable Flexo Symposium brought several technology partners together to show high quality flexo print results on 90% PCR films.
Paranova transforms food-to-go site with Bobst flexo press
21 May 2026
The Bobst Master M6 press is part of a £5 million transformation at the firm's St Neots site in the UK, making it “the largest…
EasyTronic CI flexo technology makes debut demonstration
30 April 2026
Koenig & Bauer showed the technology for the first time at its Technology Days 2026 event in Germany, along with the "workhorse" XD Pro CI…
Fibre-based barrier material targets snack packaging market
21 April 2026
The development comes amid increasing demand for recyclable materials and is intended to support the packaging industry’s transition toward upcoming requirements under the EU Packaging…
“Advanced” carton press gives single-pass efficiency
15 April 2026
The 10-colour CartonLine FL6p flexo press incorporates die-cutting, foiling, screen printing and lamination, for single-pass production of both folding cartons and labels.
New coater targets linerless growth at Saica
9 April 2026
The £2.2 million fully automatic coating machine at Saica Flex Deeside in Wales is already fully operational in the factory. The “state-of-the-art” coater increases the…
Airport tag application drives Nilpeter decision
1 April 2026
German printer Security Label, a subsidiary of Paragon ID, has invested in a new Nilpeter FA-17 flexo press to produce the specialist application.
Gecko lamination adhesives come to Europe
20 March 2026
Ink manufacturer hubergroup has introduced its Gecko LA (Lamination Adhesives) portfolio to the European market, which it says was developed to complement the solvent-based Gecko…
RFID workshop hailed a “huge success”
19 March 2026
The Mark Andy event in Warsaw included RFID experts Talkin' Things and included a demonstration of a flexo press applying RFID tags.
New Gama systems target flexo efficiency
19 March 2026
Gama has introduced new technologies for monitoring and managing printing fluids - ACSone and LCSone - alongside additional pressroom equipment, as part of an expansion…
Innovia introduces recyclable produce packaging film
4 March 2026
Innovia Films has announced the launch of P2G, a clear biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film developed for flow wrap applications in fresh produce packaging, including…
Evelyn Hartinger becomes All4Labels CEO
2 March 2026
Guenther Weymans has retired from being All4Labels CEO, effective 28 February, handing over the reins to Evelyn Hartinger, who steps up from head of the industry & specialties segment and key strategic projects.
Toyo rolls out GIO-compliant flexo inks
24 February 2026
Steraflex UV is ideal for labels and packaging on both non-absorbent and absorbent substrates, while Steraflex GIO LED extends to LED-UV flexo printing across a…