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…
A recent study rooted in neuromarketing shows that designers and consumers may have different ideas about ‘good’ design – writes Ralph Olthoff, global marketing director for wine and spirits at Avery Dennison.
At Labelexpo 2019, BOBST announced the world premiere of its latest innovation – a hybrid label press, which provides the 'best possible combination of digital and DigiFlexo printing in a single press'.
The Delegated Regulation EU2016/161 to the Falsified Medicines Directive came into force in February this year, creating a huge task for pharma companies and CMOs to update their systems to meet the deadline.
During Labelexpo Europe 2019 in Brussels, FINAT presented the winners of the #L competition. This competition was launched by FINAT in 2018, at the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the European label association.
Amid the various functional and design considerations in print and labelling, brands have to ensure they achieve accuracy and consistency in colour. Anne Komander, technical specialist at GMG GmbH, talks here about nuances of colour management.
Avery Dennison has introduced its new Surfas Technology at Labelexpo Europe. This patent-pending adhesive technology increases surface contact for better initial tack to create a stronger hold on rough finishes, like corrugated boxes.
What impact has the coming of Industry 4.0 had on the print and labelling sector? As Labelexpo takes place this week, Victoria Hattersley puts the spotlight on the subject.
Gallus, a Heidelberg Group Company, is showing its entire range of possibilities for digital and conventional label printing and converting at Labelexpo Europe 2019.
At Labelexpo, Xeikon is participating in the Flexible Packaging Arena and presenting its new fleXflow for pouch production. Designed to create new business opportunities for label converters, fleXflow is one of four of Xeikon’s full production lines.
Attendees in Brussels can see the innovative LB702-WB and LB701-UV machines in action and even have the opportunity to test their own jobs on the LB701-UV.
