Digital Labels & Packaging

Baker Labels adds LED Durst Tau to its label armoury

29 October 2024

The UK's first Durst Tau RSC 340 LED inkjet press has been installed at Baker's Brentwood, Essex site, along with the Durst Hawk AI vision unit.

RecyClass approves Avery label products for HDPE recycling

29 October 2024

Approval follows an assessment by the RecyClass HDPE Technical Committee of several PE and PP solutions within Avery's film label portfolio.

Mirmar to add second flexo/digital hybrid

29 October 2024

Spanish label converter to add a second Mark Andy Digital Series HD inkjet/flexo hybrid press - the new HighSPeed 1200 model - in 2025, alongside…

New thermal transfer system targets coding for flexible packaging

28 October 2024

The Domino Vx350i has been developed to meet increasing consumer demand for on-the-go food options requiring 2D codes at point of sale.

Phoenix intelligent planning tool released for webfed operations

21 October 2024

Esko's AI-driven planning and estimation software helps optimise sheet and web layouts by considering the ‘real-world’ capabilities of printing and finishing equipment.

BakPac to install second HP Indigo 200K following drupa investment

16 October 2024

BakPac is set to install its second HP Indigo 200K this week revealed at an HP event hosted at BakPac’s Brentwood, UK facility.

Mondi to expand corrugated footprint with acquisition

15 October 2024

Packaging and paper producer Mondi is to acquire the German, Benelux and UK corrugated converting and solid board operations of Schumacher Packaging for a value…

New competence centre marks major Bobst investment in narrow-mid web

15 October 2024

Customers and partners flocked to a three-day open house at Bobst's new Labels & Flexible Packaging Competence Center in Florence, Italy.

Esko Packaging and Label Forum returns for ‘drupa edition’

14 October 2024

Prepress equipment and software provider Esko will host its Packaging and Label Forum, a two-day event returning to the UK, on the 6-7 November 2024…

Fujifilm Peak Performance Print event returns with inkjet focus

14 October 2024

Now in its fifth year, Fujifilm’s Peak Performance Print event returns in November 2024, this time as a series of small, in-depth sessions at Fujifilm’s…

Prime Labels invests in Durst Tau for quality, speed and cost

10 October 2024

Prime Labels KC, a US-based label manufacturer, has invested in a Durst Tau RSC E, adding to its existing toner-based digital and flexo printing capabilities.

Smithers forecasts packaging print market growth

7 October 2024

Smithers has forecasted that by 2029 the global value of the print packaging market will grow to $604 billion (£460.9 billion) - a 3.6% compound…

Key articles

The robot revolution

7 August 2024

With the industry progressively gearing towards full automation, robotics are set to facilitate this transition. Taylor Sinclair explores how it has and will affect the…

The greatest (inkjet packaging) show on earth

5 August 2024

drupa 2024 certainly showcased inkjet technology, and new high-performance presses means inkjet is increasingly competitive for all categories, comments Sean Smyth.

In their shoes

1 August 2024

At drupa 2024, Canon showcased the LabelStream LS2000 for the very first time outside of Japan. Sonia Sharma-Karia spoke to Edoardo Cotichini, senior manager, marketing,…

Keeping frozen print fresh

5 June 2024

Keeping products fresh and secure is vital, however just as important is the preservation of its packaging and labels, particularly for packaging in fresh and frozen…