New label adhesive for assured PET recycling
26 May 2021
Herma has developed a new adhesive for PET bottles which facilitates the removal and separation of the label from the bottle
Consumables
Smurfit Kappa expands in Czech Republic and Slovakia
26 May 2021
Smurfit Kappa is expanding its converting capacity across the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Wipak UK maintains ‘AA’ Quality Excellence standard
14 April 2021
Supplier of flexible packaging solutions, Wipak UK, has maintained its ‘AA’ BRCGS grade
Circular economy partnership for Siegwerk and Kotkamills
8 April 2021
Siegwerk and Kotkamills have joined forces to create solutions for printers and producers of fibre-based packaging
Schur Flexibles Group acquires Sidac
7 April 2021
Italian flexible packaging manufacturer Sidac, has been acquired by Schur Flexibles Group
Smurfit Kappa’s ‘mega-plant’ to see more investment
31 March 2021
As part of an accelerated capital investment programme, Smurfit Kappa is set to invest over €25 million at its Pruszkow ‘mega-plant’ located in central Poland.
Rise in flexible packaging production predicted
11 March 2021
Market analysis from Smithers shows worldwide consumption of flexible packaging will reach 31.5 million tonnes in 2021
Labelstock demand remains strong
5 March 2021
FINAT’s RADAR Brand Owner survey projects that label purchase volumes will increase or remain the same in 2021
Labelexpo in Europe and America postponed
5 March 2021
Tarsus Group, organiser of the Labelexpo Global Series has pushed back Labelexpo Europe and Labelexpo Americas to 2022
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.
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
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
Stretch sleeve recycling solution created by CCL Label
12 February 2021
CCL Label has created a closed loop recycling solution for stretch sleeves by using technology that enables de-inking the printed sleeves