Ink suitable for direct food contact launched by Doneck
12 January 2017
The Doneck Network has developed a new series of water-based inks, used in combination with an overprint varnish, the Euro-Contact series which are suitable for…
Inks and coatings
Plasma technology added to Kama’s FlexFold 52i
11 January 2017
Kama’s FlexFold 521 folder-gluer Kama has added plasma treatment as an option to its folder-gluer, the FlexFold 52i, allowing it to glue sealed, smooth…
Vianord to appear at PacGraf Cuba
14 December 2016
Flexographic platemaking company, Vianord Engineering will exhibit at PacGraf Cuba to demonstrate its latest flexo platemaking best practices, showcase its solutions and share its technological…
Aspen Products chooses Tresu Flexo Innovator
8 December 2016
A Flexo Innovator press from Tresu will help Aspen Products to streamline its production of paper plates, trays and bowls North American paper products…
Surge of food-safe printing inks
1 December 2016
Special food-grade inks are increasingly used in printing for food packaging to ensure there is no contamination of the product Food-safe inks will grow…
Easyfairs acquires Pentawards
30 November 2016
This anniversary edition of Pentawards winners, TASCHEN, ‘The Packaging Design Book 4’ shows the stars of the 2015 and 2016 competitions Pentawards, the worldwide…
Low migration debated at inaugural seminar
4 November 2016
Chris Whitehead from the BCF explained the migration risks Held ahead of the 2016 Awards, the first FlexoTech seminar saw a panel of experts…
New spectrophotometer from X-Rite Pantone
3 November 2016
X-Rite’s Ci7860 benchtop sphere spectrophotometer in use X-Rite Incorporated and its subsidiary, Pantone LLC, launched the new Ci7860 benchtop sphere spectrophotometer at K 2016…
Elite expands self-adhesive production
2 November 2016
Elite’s new ECS 340 press will be delivered and assembled on 7 November and taken straight into volume production. Leicester-based Elite Labels is to…
New EkoCure Ancora ink from Flint Group
1 November 2016
EkoCure Ancora inks are suitable for food labels and packaging Flint Group Narrow Web has launched EkoCure Ancora, a UV LED curable low migration…
hubergroup launches new PU-based flexo ink
1 November 2016
hubergroup presented the advantages of the new Platinum Flexo ink at the official launch in Germany Printing ink manufacturer hubergroup has introduced a new…
Low migration in flexo
26 October 2016
Migration test with liquid chromatographer If you print food packaging you are responsible for ensuring it does not affect the contents. Analytical chemistry can…
MRP celebrates FlexoTech award win
26 October 2016
Glenn Harrad (L), operator of the MRP’s seven colour KDO press and Matt Seaford, business development manager, with the company’s FlexoTech award for ‘Best use…
Largest ever LED UV-enabled flexo press system
24 October 2016
Pino De Gradi (second from right), La Gerunda’s managing director, and Davide Cucinella (far right) Uteco’s chief marketing officer, with the ONYX 810 and representatives…
EC Designs appoints new business development manager
5 October 2016
Rob McNamee has been appointed business development manager of EC Designs Following expansion in the USA, EC Designs, manufacturer of the Elite Cameron range…