Redfern Labels, a prominent producer of flexographic labels in South Africa, has added the state-of-the-art MPS EF 340 flexo press to its Johannesburg facility. The machine sale was led by Patrick Aengenvoort, ROTOCON director and co-owner; and Marius van Lith, MPS Regional Sales Director with the installation completed by a team of …
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Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials EMENA has introduced AD XeroLinr DT, a new FSC-certified and phenol-free direct thermal (DT) linerless solution that drives productivity, reduces waste and advances sustainability. As a key element of modern packaging, labels are indispensable. Yet 50% of a conventional label — its release liner and matrix — immediately …
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UPM Raflatac to expand its wash-off portfolio with new paper label materials that enhance the recycling of PET and HDPE. The label materials have received European certifications of recyclability from Institut cyclos-HTP for PET and HDPE packaging, and they are part of UPM Raflatac’s SmartCircle portfolio. Sylwia Jurys, Vice President, Paper Laminates SBU EMEIA, …
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Nilpeter, a specialist in production of label printing presses, has appointed two new international sales managers, Alex Aarslew-Jensen & Bo Lerche-Henriksen to strengthen relationships with existing customers, and attract new business opportunities and promoting Nilpeter’s solutions to a wide range of customers globally. The addition of two experienced sales professionals will provide valuable expertise …
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Avery Dennison Corporation has announced it is transitioning to a bespoke carbon footprinting tool created in collaboration with the Carbon Trust. The initiative will drive towards transparency and continuous improvement in environmental impact measurement and reporting on its label products. The company stated, “As customers and legislators demand more credible information about product impacts …
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DTM Print, an international OEM and solution provider for specialty printing systems, has bundled its selection of eco-friendly, recycled or natural labels under the new label line DTM EcoTec. The following four inkjet materials are part of the EcoTec line; further substrates will follow: • DTM EcoTec Hemp Paper: This label consists of 100% …
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Tim Ansell SALES DIRECTOR, AL THIKA PACKAGING Al Thika and its partner Hexcelwrap presented Curby Mailers, an easy-to-use paper-based structure that exceeds the protection rates of traditional fragile wraps. The cushioning material replaces bubble wrap and offers substantial benefits over traditional wrapping mxroviding a significant return on investment for end-users, including damage reductions, pack time …
François Martin BOBST GROUP MARKETING & COMMUNICATION MANAGER, PL NARROW MID WEB MARKETING DIRECT All brand owners are asking for faster turnaround times, so we are moving from flexo to the digital print process. We have substrate shortages and price increases, so we need to deal with waste in a meaningful way and we …
Consumers in Kuwait will now be able to enjoy Diet Pepsi in 100% recycled plastic bottles, as PepsiCo continues its expansion of sustainable packaging alternatives across the Gulf Cooperation Council area, amid rising consumer consciousness around sustainability and regional government priorities. Pepsi is the first beverage brand in the State of Kuwait to introduce …
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Amcor, one of the global leaders in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has won in four categories in the 2023 WorldStar Global Packaging Awards, organised by the World Packaging Organisation. Amcor was honored for innovative product design in the Food, Health and Personal Care, and Medical and Pharmaceutical categories, strengthening its global position in …
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