Avery Dennison Introduces New Label Adhesive Technology

OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands—Avery Dennison introduced its new Surfas Technology at Labelexpo Europe 2019. This patent-pending adhesive technology increases surface contact for better initial tack to create a stronger hold on rough finishes, like corrugated boxes. Surfas Technology will be available at the same price as conventional labeling solutions for corrugated board, according to Avery Dennison. … Continued

Avery Dennison Announces Stand-Up Pouch, UV-Blocking Shrink Film

MENTOR, OH—Avery Dennison has expanded its Rapid-Roll Portfolio with two new offerings: a print-ready stand-up pouch construction, and the Pentalabel Eklipse light-blocking shrink film. These additions are part of a broader strategy to help converters grow their business with innovative and eye-catching packaging formats for premium foods and snacks, household products and beverages, and other … Continued

Avery Dennison Launches TC-2000 Film Topcoat

MENTOR, OH—Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials launched TC-2000, a new film topcoat that enables converters and brand owners to create packaging with clearer, stronger colors and bolder graphics. The new topcoat is designed to enhance a brand’s shelf appeal in the increasingly competitive store aisles and displays. TC-2000 is designed to deliver solid, consistent … Continued

Avery Dennison Announces FSC-Certified Paper Portfolio Exceeds 500 Products

MENTOR, OH—Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials North America announces that it has expanded its portfolio of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified products, which now totals more than 500 products—the largest in the industry. The number of FSC products will continue to increase as the company works to meet its aggressive sustainability sourcing goal: to source … Continued

Nilpeter, SCREEN Stage Digital Days Open House

CINCINNATI, OH—Two months ago, Nilpeter and Screen USA announced the formation of a strategic partnership targeting digital and hybrid press technologies, to be encapsulated in the PANORAMA platform. One month ago, the team unveiled the concept in motion at INFOFLEX 2019. Today, the collective effort came together in the staging of a Digital Days Open … Continued

Inks for Labels and Flexible Packaging

As a printer in today’s complex marketplace, selecting an ink set for your customers’ applications can be a challenging activity. Requirement for the ink can be impacted by end-use regulation, customer branding demands, product marketing campaigns or application requirements. Those mandates need to be balanced with a printer’s capabilities, substrate compatibility, cost and productivity targets. … Continued

OMET Americas Inc’s Innovation Days Exhibited Industry-Changing Technology

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL—OMET Americas Inc and a collection of FTA members that included Durst, Nazdar, Flexografix and 11 other partners participated in the company’s Innovation Days event on May 22 and 23 at its US-based Technology Center. A part of OMET’s Future of Flexo initiative, the two-day open house attracted nearly 100 attendees. “Our … Continued

Avery Dennison Unveils New All-Temp Adhesive Technology

MENTOR, OH—Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has announced the introduction of TrueCut All-Temp Adhesive Technology, AT2550. TrueCut All-Temp was developed to provide good room temperature and excellent cold temperature performance without sacrificing die cutting and stripping properties. AT2550 is purpose-built for paper facestocks and specially designed for shipping, weigh scale and warehouse and logistics … Continued

Agenda Announced for Domino’s Digital Printing Spectrum 2019

GURNEE, IL—The agenda for the Domino Digital Printing Spectrum 2019, taking place May 21-22 at the Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center in Gurnee, IL, has been set. Welcoming attendees to “See more. Learn more. Do more,” the event will include 25 presenters, over 40 table top exhibits, Q&A panel discussions, equipment demonstrations, networking meals and … Continued