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 …
Brussels, September 13, 2023 – Xeikon, a prominent player in the label printing industry, has introduced its latest innovation, the Xeikon LION LX3000, at the ongoing Labelexpo Europe 2023 in Brussels. This state-of-the-art dry toner press, equipped with the revolutionary Cruise Control System, promises heightened productivity and label quality, setting new industry standards. …
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HERMA, a prominent European packaging and product labeling specialist, is unveiling a significant advancement in PET packaging’s closed material cycle at Labelexpo. The newly developed label adhesive, 72Gpw, enhances the PET recycling process by offering double the initial adhesion of standard wash-off adhesives while maintaining high final adhesion and washability. The …
MULTIVAC will show innovative concepts for closing and labelling of fruit and vegetable trays. With its Top Wrap and Top Close labellers, Multivac offers two high-quality and resource-saving solutions for the closing of fresh produce trays with labels. Multivac will be presenting the new L 310 Top Wrap/Top Close conveyor belt labeller, which …
Bobst and has announced partnership with Tesa, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tapes and self-adhesive product solutions. The two companies are deepening their relationship to offer joint solutions for high quality flexographic printing and more cohesive support for their customers. Bobst is continuing on its journey to provide complete solutions that will …
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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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