Breaking the code
28 April 2015
Banksy beer with labels produced by Malmesbury Labels Having recently invested in digital label printing capabilities, Malmesbury Labels was in the perfect position to help…
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CRM software helps double turnover
28 April 2015
Shaun Higgins, managing director of IML Labels, credits CRM software from Shuttleworth with giving it an edge in the market IML Labels & Systems Ltd…
Die-cutting digital labels
30 March 2015
The Digilase from AB Graphic Increasingly intricate label shapes and thinner materials are demanding higher levels of sophistication from the die-cutting station, while shorter and…
Scottish and proud: find your clan
30 March 2015
When AG Barr decided to launch its ‘Bru’s Your Clan’ campaign, the Scottish soft drinks manufacturer looked to digital to realise its ambition -to offer…
Inkjet report: labels and packaging
30 March 2015
EFI Jetrion label samples Another year, another round of inkjet developments as further progress was made in 2014 with the promise of more in 2015.…
The next big thing: digital for cartons is here
12 February 2015
Irongate Digital printed chocolate boxes for Cadbury A number of new digital presses for cartons have been introduced over the past few years. Technical editor, Sean…
Folding carton workflow on show
12 February 2015
An operator demonstrates fast sleeve change on Tresu’s iCoat 30000 at the Kama open house Kama, HP Indigo and suppliers, including Tresu presented the first…
Sixty years in finishing
12 February 2015
Established in 1954 as The Burton Engineering Company, AB Graphic International celebrated its 60th anniversary last year.
EFI paves the way to an integrated future
30 January 2015
Sophie Matthews-Paul reports on her recent attendance at the latest Connect event in Las Vegas For EFI, Connect is now a regular annual event which…
Changing retail landscape will impact label and packaging production
29 January 2015
The UK retail sector is changing. Tesco’s reported profits are 92% down and its share price is 50% of what it was a year ago,…
‘Beer Label of the Year’ produced by PeterLynn
29 January 2015
A label printed by Corby-based PeterLynn has been given the prestigious award of ‘Beer Label of Year’. Produced for Phipps Brewery, it adorns the bottles…
Multi-Action Labels reports success with DSI press
29 January 2015
Jonathan Bourbonnière, president of Multi-Action Labels A self-adhesive label laminator and converter based in Quebec City, in Canada, Multi-Action Labels has expanded its short run,…
Taking the most efficient route from start to finish
9 January 2015
The EFI Jetrion 4950lx, the press is just one element of the workflow Sophie Matthews-Paul outlines why digital end-to-end workflows complement the final output device.…
Chili makes it easy
3 December 2014
Ruddocks’ client, the NMBS, is benefiting from simple editable online templates through the e4print Pro web to print system. Customers want easily editable, brand-compliant…
ILS goes wide in packaging
2 December 2014
HP Indigo 20000 press Innovative Label Solutions is a privately owned converting business based in Hamilton, near Cincinnati. It has used flexo since starting up…