Alphasonics cleaning systems receive seal of approval
2 April 2013
Troika Systems, manufacturers of the AniCAM QC tools has officially endorsed Alphasonics anilox cleaning systems. The two companies have worked closely over recent years in…
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IST (UK) Ltd celebrates 25th anniversary
27 March 2013
(L-R) Simon Mitchell, joint managing director, Gerhard Metz, company owner, and Chris Schofield, joint managing director Established in 1988, Skipton-based IST (UK) Ltd celebrated its…
Nanovis unveils enlarged cleaner
27 March 2013
Nanocleaner NWC-1200 from Nanovis After a successful introduction of its Nanocleaner at Labelexpo 2011 in Brussels, Swiss company Nanovis GmbH has now developed a…
What shape cell?
20 March 2013
Manufacturers of anilox rollers and sleeves are still not agreed on the best approach to meet the demands of the increasingly sophisticated flexo printing process. The…
A new range and new staff for Pulse
13 March 2013
The development of a new range of UV flexo matt varnishes has coincided with the appointment of several new members of staff to meet Pulse…
Smurfit Kappa UK makes a significant investment
6 March 2013
A major investment package has been made as part of Smurfit Kappa’s continuing development of its high-quality post print (HQPP) service. The investment consists of…
FlexoProof proofing solution has a crucial role to play
6 March 2013
YRG Group, a full-service packaging print solutions provider has invested in the GMG FlexoProof proofing solution as proofing becomes the most crucial aspect of its…
Engineering apprenticeship programme is renewed
4 March 2013
Bobst has shown its commitment to training in the UK by renewing its engineering apprenticeship programme. The programme is designed to produce qualified engineers able…
Mark Andy UK to hold open house
26 February 2013
Narrow web press manufacturer Mark Andy will be hosting an open house at its UK showroom and demonstration facility in Macclesfield in April. The one…
Evolution of the species
25 February 2013
ITR laser engraving by WNRS Most people believe the point that Darwin was making in ‘On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection’…
Full of Eastern promise
18 February 2013
With its unequivocal commitment to optimising materials resource combined with a natural ability for developing innovative solutions that often appear to be quite simple, the…
Growth in label market reflected in show event
14 February 2013
easyFairs continues to expand its exhibition activities and has for the 2013 NEC event added Labelling Innovation. This will be co-located with Packaging Innovations, Ecopack,…
New M9 press for packaging launched with an open house
13 February 2013
Gidue recently opened its doors to present the new M9 ‘all in one pass’ multi-process press for the carton and packaging industry. The Italian manufacturer…
Making it stick: plate mounting tape
12 February 2013
Deciding which tape is right for each print job is a significant factor in the quest for efficiency and process reliability. Although it may seem…
BPIF Labels holds AGM
11 February 2013
On 6 February BPIF Labels held its AGM at the offices of CPI (Centre for Process Innovation Limited) in Sedgefield. In total 20 label converters…