On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
Six packaging papers from UPM Specialty Papers have been certified as both home and industrially compostable in line with French legislation – a move set to ensure the responsible, environmentally safe treatment of paper packaging solutions at end-of-life.
UPM Raflatac has named Soprema as its main partner in label waste recycling in the EMEIA region, with label waste collected through the RafCycle recycling service set to be converted into new construction and insulation materials.
Needham Ink Technologies has unveiled its MEK-Free Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) inks in its effort to facilitate high-quality industrial print in safe and environmentally sustainable conditions.
Canon will unveil its varioPRINT iX1700 sheetfed inkjet press, reportedly able to print 170 A4 or 73 B3 images every minute, at Canon Expo in Yokohama and drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf.
Canon is showcasing its Canon LabelStream LS2000 water-based inkjet label press for industrial-scale label printing at Canon Expo in Yokohama and drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf.
Sustainability, digitalisation and automation were major topics of conversation at this year’s edition of Labelexpo Europe in Brussels in September. Frances Butler and Elisabeth Skoda take a look back at just some of the latest developments on show at this year’s event.
UPM Specialty Papers has developed two certified industrially and home compostable label face papers in a bid to meet the compostability and recyclability requirements of the upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
At Labelexpo 2023, Innovia Films has launched two new, designed-for-recycling label facestock films – reported to be thinner than traditional filmic label materials, naturally printable, and capable of reducing customers’ carbon footprints.
At Labelexpo Europe 2023, Nicolas Dubel-Jam showcases the mobile industrial printer, RFID printer, Online Data Validator, and more labelling solutions delivered by TSC Printronix Auto ID.
Stephanie Bischoff outlines the three pillars of Leonhard Kurz’s Digital Transfer (R)Evolution – seamless tracking across the supply chain, striking visual branding, and security features such as anti-counterfeit – at Labelexpo Europe 2023.
The seven winners of the Label Industry Global Awards 2023 – including UPM Raflatac for its label made of ‘ocean-bound’ plastic, CARTES and its automated digital embellishment line, and LINTEC’s polyester-based adhesive – have been announced at Labelexpo Europe 2023.
