CCL Label has announced an expansion of its floatable polyolefin (PO) shrink sleeve line, designed to improve the recycling of PET, HDPE, and PP packaging. The updated product range aims to replace traditional materials like PET-G, PVC, and OPS, which can complicate recycling processes. “We are proud to share our extended range of …
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Skanem Africa has launched a new labeling factory in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, aiming to enhance service delivery and expand market reach within the East African region. The facility began operations in late July 2024, positioning Skanem closer to its customers and new markets. The new Tanzanian site complements existing operations in Kenya, …
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In the wake of remarkable growth and achievements both globally and particularly in the MEA region, the spotlight shines brightly on OMET, a leading name in the realm of Packaging Printing Machines. With the inauguration of their expansive new headquarters spanning an impressive 20,000 square meters, OMET reaffirms its commitment to innovation and excellence. …
UPM Raflatac has introduced the New Wave paper label material, the world’s first RecyClass certified paper label for rigid HDPE and PP containers. This innovative label material is designed to enhance the recyclability of plastic packaging, supporting brand owners in their transition towards increased circularity. “The New Wave Label material for their rigid …
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Asahi Photoproducts announced that All4Labels’ site near Hamburg, Germany, has significantly boosted productivity by installing the CrystalCleanConnect automated platemaking system. Developed by Asahi Photoproducts, ESKO, and Kongsberg, the system has replaced the manual process, reducing errors and scheduling problems. “CrystalCleanConnect had answers to all these problems,” said Mirco Wilke, head of prepress, flexo …
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Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd. has chosen Asahi Kasei’s AWP™ water-washable flexographic plates for printing labels on their 550 ml PET bottles in Japan. This marks the first use of AWP™ plates in the Japanese beverage industry and is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 30% compared to the previous process. Asahi …
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Phoenix Contact has announced the introduction of new product labels aimed at simplifying automated goods receipt and goods issue processes for its customers. The labels, designed to optimize logistics operations, display essential information such as item number, quantity, production date, batch, and country of origin as a 1D bar code and/or a 2D data …
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In a collaborative effort led by SFA Packaging and JOZO, the introduction of NextCycle IMLTM labels marks a significant stride towards achieving fully recyclable and circular packaging. The packaging evolution, assessed by RecyClass, now holds a B-score, aligning with evolving industry guidelines. JOZO’s saltshaker tubes underwent a remarkable transformation from a multicomponent structure, …
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HowGood, a sustainability intelligence platform boasting the world’s largest ingredient and product sustainability database, has announced a collaboration with Majid Al Futtaim, the operator of Carrefour in the UAE. The initiative aims to display HowGood’s research-backed impact labels on 2,500 food items across five stores, including a presence at COP28. The partnership also involves …
Epson is set to showcase its latest developments in label printing technology at Labelexpo 2023, including the European debut of the SurePress L-4733AW. This new addition to the SurePress label presses represents a significant upgrade from the previous SurePress 4000 series, offering improved quality, consistency, repeatability, and higher-speed print modes. It …
