Shrink-sleeve labeling for the Evian Coperni Limited Edition container, printed and converted by Sleever International (Mississauga, ON, Canada), has won Best of Show honors in the 2024 AWA Sleeve Label Awards competition, organized by Netherlands-based market researcher AWA Alexander Watson Associates. The winners were announced Oct. 17 at the 2024 AWA Sleeve Label … [Read more...] about Sleever International wins Best of Show honor in 2024 AWA Sleeve Label Awards
Labels & Liners
Navigating supply-chain challenges in the US label stock industry
Label printers and converters are finding solutions to succeed in the current business environment of raw-material shortages, rising costs and new regulatory compliance. By Linnea Keen, president, TLMI The label stock industry plays a vital role in the packaging and labeling of myriad products, providing crucial information, shelf appeal and branding opportunities to … [Read more...] about Navigating supply-chain challenges in the US label stock industry
Worldwide container-decoration demand slowed in 2022, up 2.3% as post-COVID markets stabilize
Sleeve labels showed the highest growth at 4.0% last year, but release-liner demandalso fell on declines in pressure-sensitive label applications across Europe. By Corey M. Reardon, president and CEO, AWA Alexander Watson Associates Overall global demand for labels in their myriad formats grew by only 2.3% in 2022 over 2021 levels, creating a total volume of 72.617 … [Read more...] about Worldwide container-decoration demand slowed in 2022, up 2.3% as post-COVID markets stabilize
BOBST opens new Labels & Flexible Packaging Competence Center in Italy
Press release submitted on behalf of BOBST. BOBST, Mex, Switzerland, with more than 350 employees dedicated to narrow- and mid-web printing and converting technology, advanced its vision for the future of labels and flexible-packaging production, centered on connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability with the opening of a new state-of-the-art Competence … [Read more...] about BOBST opens new Labels & Flexible Packaging Competence Center in Italy
Sttark invests in Grafotronic DCL System to drive innovation and growth
Press release submitted on behalf of Sttark. Sttark, Greenville, South Carolina, a leading label converter, has expanded its production capabilities with theacquisition of a Grafotronic DCL (Digital Converting Line) system, along with auxiliary equipment fromGrafotronic Inc. This investment underscores Sttark's commitment to customer-focused innovation andefficient, … [Read more...] about Sttark invests in Grafotronic DCL System to drive innovation and growth