Soma appoints new market development manager
2 April 2013
To support continuing international growth, David Stevens has been appointed to the position of market development manager at Soma Engineering, for its range of flexographic…
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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…
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…
The evolution of self-adhesive label production in India
27 March 2013
In our series on printing and packaging around the world, we look at India and the history of label printing. Harveer Sahni, managing director, Weldon Celloplast…
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…
Finishing the job
20 March 2013
AGB’s high speed slitter inspection rewider here with die-cutting option Keeping up to speed with the printing press is a challenge for the finishing equipment. With…
Flexo plate for UV inks introduced
20 March 2013
A new digital flexo printing plate designed specifically for use with UV inks, the UVR has been introduced by MacDermid Printing Solutions. The UVR is…
Collaboration of suppliers creates Label City
18 March 2013
Teknek, manufacturer of solutions for web cleaning, will be exhibiting at North Print & Pack, which takes place from May 14-16. Under the name of…
Omet marks 50th anniversary with a year of celebrations
15 March 2013
A booth at Converflex 2013 will mark a year of celebratory events for Omet as it celebrates its 50th anniversary at the show in Milan.…
Two Gallus presses are brought in to boost efficiency
15 March 2013
TW Parkers, a self-adhesive label and packaging converter, has installed two Gallus EM 430 S lines to boost efficiency and broaden the scope of its…
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…
High speed Digital Label Module now available for flexo presses
8 March 2013
Industrial Inkjet Ltd has introduced a new high speed version of its Digital Label Module (DLM). The new ‘i Series’ high speed DLM is a…
Gallus appoints new head of research and development
7 March 2013
Georg Riescher has been appointed head of research and development for the Label Business of Gallus. In his previous position, Mr Riescher was head of newspaper…
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…