Henkel launches its Optal XP
Henkel launches its Optal XP product series, a new generation of synthetic adhesives for glass bottle labeling.
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Self-Adhesive Labels: the functional advantages for transport and logistics applications
For the warehouse or transport manager, a self-adhesive label can create a multi-functional solution that will both simplify accurate workflow and product throughput using the most advanced 21st-century systems, and provide an invaluable additional level of product authentication, to protect both the consumer and the brand.
Avery Dennison solves secondary labeling challenges of blood handling
New Plasma Bag Label provides 100% adhesion on frozen blood-plasma bags.
Up to 30 percent more space for primary labeling than current flat surfaces
Avery Dennison curvy appeal system gives wraparound look for complex curved containers.
Metallic IML making strong headway
Metallic IML labels with the metallic look obtained exceeds far and away the look of “standard” metallic inks have been introduced by Printing Company Verstraete. Metallic IML is particularly successful in the paint, cosmetic, exclusive food and storage box market segments. The transition from metal packaging to plastic packaging with metallic IML has also proved to be a cost-efficient solution on the market.
Avery Dennison will introduce four new labeling innovations at interpack
Avery Dennison will introduce four new labeling innovations that enable brand managers and packaging designers to increase product functionality, differentiate their brands and improve shelf appeal at Interpack 2011, May 12-18, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Self-adhesive label sector back to pre-crisis volumes in 2010
FINAT, the European association for the self-adhesive label industry reports that demand for self-adhesive label materials in Europe has continued its strong recovery in 2010.
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.
Krones DecoBloc: a labeller that copes with all dress variants
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.
New trends in a self-adhesive labels
Self-adhesive labels as solutions providers in the trend-conscious beverage marketplace.
Sidel's new Rollsleeve: sleeving & roll-fed technologies in one machine
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.
FINAT plans for future
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.
