Shrink Sleeves

Coating Matters | Steam Remoisturizing Technology for Paper-Based Labels, Pt. 1

(Coating/Laminating)

July 21, 2014, ... within a sheet of paper or layers of laminated paper expand or contract unevenly. Uneven shrinkage or expansion causes a bending moment because of the differences in shear forces. There are a number of ...

Color-Logic Moves Design Suite to HTML5 Architecture

(News | New Products)

July 19, 2014, The change, caused by the move of Adobe Creative Suite to the cloud, reportedly will be transparent to users of the Process Metallic Color System   WEST CHESTER, OH | Color-Logic, developer of the ...

Graphic Label Solutions Goes All-Digital with EFI Jetrion

(News | New Products)

July 09, 2014, ... also using the press to develop new UL- and cUL-approved OEM labels and decals. The Jetrion 4950LX press is the first Jetrion product compatible with a full range of flexible packaging and shrink sleeves ...

Roland DGA Printer/Cutter Produces Prototypes

(News | New Products)

July 07, 2014, ... companies to create a wide variety of package prototypes, ranging from more traditional label and folding carton short runs to flexo and shrink, within hours rather than days,” says Roland’s group product ...

Signature Flexible Packaging Operating New 10-Color Press

(News | New Products)

July 07, 2014, KBA Flexotecnica gearless, sleeved, CI press installed in Los Angeles DALLAS, TX | KBA North America announces that a new Flexotecnica EvoXD ten-color press has gone into production at Signature Flexible ...

Polysack Films Suited for Food Wrapping Solutions

(Flexpack)

June 22, 2014, ... packaging films for the beverage, food, and confectionery industries, offers several products, including the following: • Polyphane FIT is used for manufacturing wraparound shrink labels for bottles ...

Label Cap Combination Provides Counterfeit Protection

(Flexpack)

June 18, 2014, ... to shrink-wrap solutions, the label construction can be applied without using heat, making the solution viable for temperature-sensitive medicines. The pharmaceutical manufacturer's label and brand design ...

BASF Announces New Products

(News | New Products)

June 15, 2014, Microlith J pigments for UV-curable inkjet inks and Laromer PE 9105 polyester tetra acrylate were featured at the RadTech event   FLORHAM Park, NJ | BASF showcased some new products at the recent ...

Omet to Unveil Press in Chile

(News | New Products)

June 11, 2014, The Varyflex V2 mid-web press for flexible packaging and folding cartons will be introduced in Chile later this month   LECCO, ITALY | On June 19th Omet will present the Varyflex V2 to the Chilean ...

DuPont Adds New Cyrel Plate

(News | New Products)

June 02, 2014, ... applications involving high-end substrates such as p-s and self-adhesive labels, shrink wrap, and wraparound labels, tickets, tags and boards.  “The new Cyrel DFUV plate was developed specifically for ...

Flint Announces New Opaque White Ink

(News | New Products)

May 31, 2014, EkoCure UV LED Shrink Whites are said to offer many benefits and be suited for use with a wide range of films   PLYMOUTH, MN | Flint Group Narrow Web is offering a new range of opaque white inks ...

Kendall Packaging Celebrates Grand Opening

(Flexpack)

May 25, 2014, Flex-pack supplier expands Wisconsin facility, adding new lamination and slitting capabilities, press sleeve storage system, and quality assurance lab   MEQUON, WI | Kendall Packaging Corp., a provider ...

Clear Lam Packaging Wins DuPont Award

(Flexpack)

May 19, 2014, ... need for pre-formed bases, lids, labels, and shrink bands. By combining all components of the finished package in one roll of film, millions of pounds of packaging waste are eliminated. These benefits ...

Muller Martini Press Is Flexible

(News | New Products)

May 18, 2014, Said to be suited for both short and long runs, the VSOP offset press can run flexo and gravure as well   HAUPPAUGE, NY | Muller Martini presented what it called a complete printing solution for ...

Integrated Systems Design Aids Materials Handling

(News | New Products)

May 11, 2014, ... the amount of space required for operations, companies can construct smaller, more energy efficient buildings, shrinking the construction footprint by up to 15% in some cases, conserving natural resources ...

McLoone Adds Digital UV-Inkjet Printer

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2014, ... 0.01 in. (254µm) thick. The DSI’s chill drum, which comes as standard, ensures these heat-sensitive substrates remain at a constant, cool temperature, eliminating the risk of material shrinkage, and ensuring ...

FTA Hands Out Awards for Excellence

(News | New Products)

April 27, 2014, ... of pressure-sensitive labels and full bottle shrink labels on PET recyclability,” says Maria Kula, communications manager within the North American Materials Group. “CleanFlake can help brands and consumer ...

Flint to Debut App at INFO*FLEX

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2014, The FlexoToolbox App for iPhone and Android devices is said to incorporate functions for simplifying flexo prepress, platemaking, and process control   PLYMOUTH, MI | Flint Group Flexographic Products ...

Show Preview | INFO*FLEX Offers Gold Mine of Solutions

(Trade Shows)

April 10, 2014, Event will be held April 28-29 at the Baltimore Convention Center during FTA’s 2014 Annual Forum With more than 30 conventional and digital press manufacturers exhibiting, INFO*FLEX 2014 promises to ...

drupa Report Examines Global Trends

(News | New Products)

April 08, 2014, ... ongoing, with increasing costs coupled with declining prices and shrinking margins. However, notes Messe Düsseldorf, three other major findings of the study are more crucial: 1. There are clear signs ...

Danish Label Printer Adds MPS Flexo Press

(News | New Products)

March 27, 2014, Scanket A/S installs second UV press to produce self-adhesive labels DIDAM, NETHERLANDS | MPS reports an increased presence in Denmark with the successful installation of a second MPS UV flexo press ...

Jeyes Household Cleaner Gets New Look for Spring

(Label/Tape)

March 24, 2014, Shrink sleeve from Chadwicks provides maximum shelf appeal GREATER MANCHESTER, UK | Shrink sleeve producer Clondalkin Group company Chadwicks has developed a high-impact packaging solution for a new ...

Coating Matters | Under Pressure: The Damage Stress Can Do in Fluid Coating

(Coating Matters)

March 24, 2014, ... to the substrate and stresses occur. As solvent is removed from the fluid, holding on tight to the substrate introduces a shrinking effect that may not match the shrinking effect of the substrate during ...

NYCO Flexible Packaging Invests in New Print Facility

(Flexpack)

March 17, 2014, ... with the highest quality printing technology, which is a must in their fast-paced, competitive consumer markets." NYCO Flexible Packaging GmbH is a producer of shrink sleeves, printed lids, and roll-fed ...

Holography | Industry Developments Give Packagers an Edge

(Trends/Management)

February 12, 2014, Advances in film coating and manufacturing open the door for innovative use of holographic materials Advances in film coating and manufacturing open the door for innovative use of holographic materials ...

Harper Now Servicing Europe from the US

(News | New Products)

January 25, 2014, Company is assuring European customers that discontinuation of European partnership will not affect service   CHARLOTTE, NC | Harper Corp. of America reports that, one year since the company and ...

Label Printing | High-Volume Digital Production

(Label/Tape)

January 13, 2014, ... market.” Weighing the Digital Advantage TVC Label always had a strong presence in the market as an eight- to ten-color HD flexographic printer, with particular muscle in the shrink sleeve market. So ...

IHMA Commends Little Mermaid DVD Cover

(Carton Box)

January 06, 2014, Sleeve features a hologram special effect that mimics water glare SUNBURY, UK | The International Hologram Mfrs. Assn. (IHMA) presented its Excellence in Holography Awards in Delhi (NCR), India recently. ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2013

(Coating/Laminating)

December 30, 2013, ... shrink bands and thermoformed lids so it is easy to open and close. Applications for the new Peel and ReSeal Film include prepared meals, meats, cheeses, snacks, candies, and baked goods. Developed for ...

Digital Label Solutions Reports a Successful 2013

(Label/Tape News)

December 28, 2013, ... and inspection equipment last spring needed to support short-run shrink sleeve production. Says co-owner Sandy Petersen of the new 28,000 sq-ft facility, “We are extremely proud and excited about this ...