Labelexpo Europe 2017: ABG to launch faster screen printing unit at Labelexpo

Manufacturers of label converting machinery, AB Graphic International will be launching its flat screen printing unit with a faster speed at Labelexpo. “Flat screen printing is traditionally the slowest module on any finishing machine, and at Labelexpo we’ll be launching our new flat screen printing unit, which has a significantly increased running speed,” says Tony …

KBA participates in Interpack with four group firms

Products on show include VariJET 106 press for cardboard printing and betaJET xenio inkjet system Dubai Four companies from the Koenig & Bauer Group (KBA) presented solutions at this year’s Interpack in Düsseldorf. KBA-Metronic’s marking systems with the code-M software module allow, among other things, the centralised administration of print jobs, the monitoring of entire …

Domino launches white module as screen alternative

K-Series K600i White digital print module targeted at printers looking for replacement for screen UK Domino Digital Printing Solutions is set to launch its K600i White digital print module at Labelexpo Europe 2017 on 25–28 September. Featuring a new ink management system designed to provide high reliability while using a heavily pigmented UV curable white …

H.B. Fuller wins Sonoco award

Usa H.B. Fuller has received recognition from Sonoco as one of the company’s 2017 Quality and Innovation Award recipients. This award recognizes H.B. Fuller’s Flexible Packaging business for listening closely, providing a top-notch product, bringing new ideas to improve processes, partnering to identify suitable material alternatives, and embracing Sonoco’s culture of continuous improvement and innovation. …

Pakistan printer instals Bobst gravure press

4003MP speeds up turnarounds and cuts waste for Saima Packaging Pakistan Saima Packaging has installed an 8-colour Bobst RS 4003MP gravure press at its flexible packaging production facility in Karachi. The press features technical solutions for automation and reduced waste that enable it to be operated profitably with any mix of print job lengths, from …

Bobst Italia presents gravure innovation

Open house at San Giorgio Monferrato showcases RS6003C HS press Italy Bobst Italia SpA has held an event at San Giorgio Monferrato in northern Italy to present its gravure technology. ‘Extending the scope, new technologies for gravure’ on 11–12 May presented the latest-configuration RS 6003C HS gravure press, which features new dryer technology and revisited …

Flex Films’ alternatives to nylon

Uflex offshoot also reports ‘big trend’ to EDP film Germany Flex Films, the film manufacturing arm of Uflex, showed a wide range of new products and applications at Interpack including alternatives to nylon film. Anantshree Chaturvedi, vice chairman and CEO of Flex Films International, said the company had showcased its high-barrier nylon replacement films. “Nylon …

W&H showcases latest model of its Topas FFS line

Manufacturer also highlights shift to blown extrusion in rising market for backsheet films Germany German machinery manufacturer Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) presented the latest model of its Topas FFS machine at Interpack. The machine featured as part of a complete FFS line, which also included the Platinum palletiser and the Argon stretch hooder. The focus …

Taghleef bio-based film

Nativia Ness from potato starch and PLA Germany At Interpack, Tagleef Industries unveiled its Nativia Ness, a potato starch- and polylactic acid (PLA)-based white voided biobased film. The material was originally designed for confectionery film Mars, in cooperation with Mondi and Rodenburg Biopolymers. Mars is still evaluating the film for its flow-wrapped candy bars and …