Gelato report highlights AI and automation as key essentials
21 February 2025
Software company Gelato has released its 2025 ‘State of Print Production Report’, revealing key insights into the evolving print production landscape.
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wishesjust4you seeks spare print materials for children with life-limiting illnesses
14 February 2025
Non-profit community interest company wishesjust4you is calling on printers, packaging companies, carton manufacturers and paper merchants to donate surplus art and print materials to help…
ABG’s ‘advanced’ turret rewinder lands in Germany
11 February 2025
A B Graphic International (ABG) has recorded the first sale of its ‘advanced’ Vectra AutoSet Glue turret rewinder in Germany, to label converter TS Etiketten.
Andreas Pleßke confirmed as chairman of drupa committee
6 February 2025
Dr. Andreas Pleßke, CEO of Koenig & Bauer, has been re-elected as the chair of the drupa committee, with Wolfgang Poppen of Freiburger elected as…
Abbey Labels’ new Xeikon ‘Lion’ press gets off to roaring start
10 January 2025
East Anglian label supplier Abbey Labels has welcomed the UK’s first Xeikon LX3000 ‘Lion’ digital press with Eco toners, prompting Abbey Labels chairman Tom Allum…
Karlville integrates Vetaphone corona treatment for laminator
7 January 2025
Karville, which manufactures converting systems for shrink sleeves, pouches, tapes and multipacks, has chosen Vetaphone’s corona treatment for its TL-800 model laminator.
Whitmar Publications creates new role to enhance member experience
28 October 2024
Whitmar Publications creates new role to enhance member experience, with Michal Lodej rejoining as partnership development manager
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.
The Digital Labels & Packaging Awards 2024 winners are revealed
2 July 2024
The winners of the Digital Labels Awards 2024 have been announced.
DS Smith packaging cuts Jacob’s plastic percentage
11 June 2024
DS Smith has aided global snacking company pladis to reduce plastic in its orange Jacob’s Cream Crackers box, while still delivering a tamperproof pack with…
New Esko varnish inspection module to benefit label converters
16 May 2024
Esko has launched a new print inspection module, AVT Varnish Inspection, that can inspect and detect defects in varnish coatings during a live label print…
API Foilmakers strengthens distribution network with acquisitions
19 April 2024
API Foilmakers, specialist in the field of transfer technologies with leading products in hot stamping foils, cold foils, digital, pigment and speciality foils, with its…
Siegwerk to strengthen its position as coating manufacturer
18 April 2024
Effective since 1 April 2024, Siegwerk has established a new business unit dedicated to functional coatings for the realisation of sustainable packaging innovations in the…
Scodix AI tool to enhance print embellishment
18 April 2024
Scodix, a specialist in digital embellishments, has unveiled its new AI tool, Scodix AI, set to automate the embellishment design process. The product will be…
Smaller brands succeed with standout packaging
12 April 2024
Labels and packaging reflect the calibre of a product, making it essential brands of all size get them right, although this is particularly true for…