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
Labels & Liners
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
Comparison of UV-curable and thermal silicone coatings for new linerless-label applications
By Tim Rummel, technical mgr.-North and Central America, Wacker Chemical Corp. Linerless labels provide unusual challenges for silicone release coatings, as the thermal-imaging paper contains unique chemistries and is very temperature-sensitive. For this reason, the majority of linerless labels are made with UV-curable silicone. While UV-curable silicones have some clear … [Read more...] about Comparison of UV-curable and thermal silicone coatings for new linerless-label applications