Multifunctional labels at the Interpack 2011
Labels in the 21st century are multifunctional, are a decoration, packaging component and provider of information all in one.
Labels in the 21st century are multifunctional, are a decoration, packaging component and provider of information all in one.
One single labeller for handling all dress variants: with the DecoBloc from Krones AG, Neutraubling, Germany, it will in future be possible to create a monobloc configuration synchronising a modularised labeller featuring a Sleevematic carousel, a Shrinkmat tunnel and a Linadry unit for predrying the containers.
Self-adhesive labels as solutions providers in the trend-conscious beverage marketplace.
The Rollsleeve labeler combines the simplicity of its consolidated roll-fed group, resulting in highly customized container labeling, with the advantage of label film cost reduction.
The European self-adhesive label industry, represented by FINAT, the industry association, is actively participating in the Consumer Goods Forum’s Global Packaging Project, and spearheading industry sustainability initiatives, with a current focus on waste management and recycling of process waste such as the release liner, which is discarded once self-adhesive labels are applied.
After a period of intensive research and the necessary investment, Printing Company Verstraete has succeeded in producing metallised labels.
The first signs of recovery on the world self-adhesive label industry probably began late last spring but, as with the start of all ‘green shoots’, only the merest tip of growth was showing. It is going to be some while until we begin to gather a harvest comparable in size to the ‘good old days’ of selfadhesive
Full-body shrink film labels manufactured from Eastman’s Embrace LV copolyester are now available in Europe.
A combination of CAM System & label integration from a magazine allows customers to cut down on cycle times & costs.
There are small signs that growth is remaining in some parts of Europe’s self-adhesive label industry –principally Central, South and Eastern Europe – but it is much reduced from the heady years of 2006 and 2007.
There is a discernable change in some quarters in the choice consumers are making in the shape and form of containers they prefer -and that is opening up new opportunities for self-adhesive labels.
Logopak, the company which launched on the market a new Logomatic 920 DK pallet labelling system received few days ago a Gold Medal of Taropak - the biggest event for packaging industry in Poland.