Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has unveiled its new Smart Label, a thin, credit card-sized tracking solution designed to integrate packaging with IoT functionality. Developed in collaboration with Sensos, this innovative product aims to provide cost-effective and precise location tracking for diverse applications, including parcel delivery, fleet management, and monitoring luxury goods. The Smart Label combines …
Innovation in labeling: Sappi and Jungdruck bring multi-layer designs to beverage industry
Sappi and Jungdruck have introduced a novel multi-layer label for beverage bottles, leveraging the wet-strength Parade Label WS Gloss paper from Sappi. The innovation was unveiled at BrauBeviale 2024, a key event for the beverage industry. Traditionally used in chemical and feed industries, multi-layer wet-glue labels are now being adapted for the beverage …
ABG powers RFID innovation with advanced converting solutions
A B Graphic International (ABG), a leading finishing equipment manufacturer, continues to expand its Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) converting solutions, addressing the growing demand for efficient asset tracking systems. ABG’s portfolio enables businesses to integrate RFID tags into labels, enhancing operational efficiency and precision. RFID technology, which combines microchips, antennas, and readers, facilitates seamless …
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Vinsak installs Rotatek Brava 450 at Paramount Labels in UAE, boosting production capacity
Paramount Labels has enhanced its production capabilities with the installation of the Rotatek Brava 450, a state-of-the-art printing press known for its versatility and efficiency. The Brava 450 combines advanced technology to cater to varying production demands, offering semi-rotary and full-rotary systems. This adaptability allows seamless handling of short, medium, and long print …
Domino supports manufacturers in meeting stricter 2D code regulations
Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) is gearing up to assist manufacturers in meeting increasingly stringent 2D code requirements across various regulated industries. The move aligns with global efforts to enhance product traceability, combat counterfeiting, and improve consumer safety. “With GS1 Sunrise 2027 and tighter 2D code regulations on the horizon, we are committed to …
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Metsä Board enhances recycling with QR code labels on packaging materials
Metsä Board, a European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards, has introduced QR codes on pallet and reel labels for all product deliveries. The initiative aims to simplify recycling by providing customers with clear, accessible information on the packaging materials accompanying their paperboard deliveries. The QR codes link to an app detailing the …
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Skanem Africa opens cutting-edge eco-friendly facility in Tilisi, Limuru
Skanem Africa has inaugurated its state-of-the-art label manufacturing facility in Tilisi, Limuru. The launch event was officiated by Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Board Chairperson, Jane Karuku, alongside Vice Chairperson Hitesh Mediratta, Acting CEO Tobias Alando, and other board members. Distinguished guests and representatives from Skanem Africa were also in attendance to celebrate this …
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Matrixpack a division of Himatrix Group expands label production with Gallus Labelmaster 440 installation
Matrixpack, a prominent label printer converter in the UAE, has significantly boosted its capabilities with the recent installation of the Gallus Labelmaster 440 press. This investment enhances the company’s offerings and meets the growing demand for high quality labels. Packaging MEA’s Chief Editor, Ben Daniel, spoke with Sudheer Ali, General Manager of Matrixpack, about …
Ajanta Packaging elevates production quality with new IWASAKI TR3 press investment
Ajanta Packaging FZC, a premium labels printer based in Sharjah, UAE, has enhanced its printing capabilities with the installation of a 6-Color IWASAKI TR3 printing press. This new addition is expected to boost production capacity and improve the quality of the company’s output. Ajanta Packaging specializes in delivering high-quality self-adhesive labels to a …
WHO proposes front-of-package labels to help consumers make healthier choices
The World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed new guidelines recommending front-of-package nutritional labels to help consumers make informed food choices, Reuters reports. The draft guidelines, developed over several years, mark the WHO’s first effort to standardize labeling practices, though they stop short of endorsing harsher warning labels used in some countries. The initiative …
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