During March 2024, OPRL changed the appropriate recycling advice label for PP, PE, and Mixed Polyolefin flexible plastics, all of which are widely used as packaging materials. The changed advice reflects the changing recycling landscape in the UK, confirming to consumers that these materials are now more readily able to be recycled. “The ability to recycle these materials easily should give confidence to consumers when they are purchasing goods packaged this way and confirm to producers that flexible packaging continues to be a valid, sustainable material choice,” stated Glyn Johnson, MD of Y ..read more

Leading print finishing equipment manufacturer, A B Graphic International (ABG), is set to exhibit at this year’s drupa, the world’s premier print exhibition. During the event, ABG will host its own stand for the first time, D10 in hall 16, marking a significant milestone for ABG as they celebrate their 70th anniversary this year. The event takes place from 28 May to 7 June in Düsseldorf, Germany. Spanning a 50 sqm area, ABG’s stand will showcase the SRI3 label finishing system and SR (seaming rewinder) from ABG’s shrink sleeve range, both demonstrating ABG’s commitment to advancing finishing ..read more

“Fail to prepare, prepare to fail”. Now more than ever, the print industry needs perfection in the prepress room – and workflow automation is the key to cutting out errors. The more the print industry changes, the more it remains the same. Increasing job quality, throughput, and cost efficiency are the top priorities for printers, just as they always have been. And the prepress stage is key to delivering on those demands – again, just as it always has been. But the industry now has a next-generation suite of tools to help optimise preflight workflows, turning print challenges into opportuniti ..read more

SEI Laser Converting is based in Buja in the northeast corner of Italy.  The company is part of the international SEI Group that has installed more than 7,000 machines in 53 countries around the world since it was established in 1982.  Engaged in a variety of markets from automotive to packaging, the Group prides itself on its ability to offer innovative solutions that help its customers to attract new business. Its involvement with manufacturing technology for the label and flexible packaging sectors brought SEI Laser Converting into contact with Vetaphone back in 2010 when it deve ..read more

11 April 2024 – OPRL has welcomed Defra’s confirmation that OPRL’s ‘Recycle’ label is already compliant with new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging rules. During an online Business Readiness Forum on Thursday 11 April, Defra announced that labelling requirements for EPR will come into force on 1 April 2027. Linda Crichton, Team Leader, Packaging Policy at Defra, also affirmed that OPRL’s label meets the criteria for EPR. Jude Allan, Interim MD at OPRL, said: “Defra’s announcement gives businesses the certainty they need. With this deadline confirmed, brands can now begin the ..read more

Leading US manufacturer of unwind/rewind and web tension technology, Martin Automatic, will be exhibiting two of its best-selling models at the upcoming trade fair in Düsseldorf May 28th to June 7th.  On working display will be a Martin MBS automatic unwind butt/splicer and an LRD automatic rewinder. Using Martin’s ‘4Es ethos’ of Easy to use, Easy to understand, Easy to maintain, and Easy to integrate, the thrust of the company’s presentation at Drupa ’24 will be to show converters how to transform their web processes into non-stop profit-making centres with the latest automatic splicing ..read more

April 09, 2024, Noida, National Capital Region: UFlex Limited showcased its market-leading innovation by winning 10 prestigious awards at the SIES SOP Star Awards 2023. This remarkable achievement is a testament to UFlex’s commitment to research-led innovative packaging solutions that exceed customer expectations. UFlex’s packaging films business and holography business secured three awards each, followed closely by the chemicals business which won two awards. The flexible packaging business and printing cylinders business secured one award each. The SIES SOP Star Awards recognize outstanding ..read more

London, UK, 8 April 2024 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd and long-established label printing and finishing equipment manufacturer Focus Label Machinery Ltd have supplied Yorkshire-based Arc Labels Ltd with an AccurioLabel 230 digital press. This delivers the considerable digital print technology benefits of flexibility and cost-efficiency for short-run and variable data printing. Traditionally a flexo printer, Arc Labels now processes 80% of its four-colour jobs using the new digital press. Allan Ford, Director at Arc Labels commented, “We were looking for a digital solution that ..read more

Filtrona Tapes’ Market Development Manager Sarah Rutland explains why the key to cutting through the clutter of an attention-thirsty retail landscape is in the finer detail. Life as a packaging designer is a game of making every inch matter. Whether they’re browsing the aisles or scrolling on a phone screen, attracting your customers and convincing them to select your product in such a short window is no mean feat. It’s more crucial than ever to ensure design disrupts the consumer in some way – and the best way to do that is to leave no stone unturned. Packaging needs to be eye-catching and i ..read more

Mex, Switzerland, 26th March 2024 – BOBST today announced its latest advancements across all industry segments – flexible packaging, labels, folding carton, corrugated board, and services – to help its customers to thrive in the current and future packaging environment. At drupa 2024, visitors to the stage area will have the opportunity to find out how BOBST is bringing its vision to reality through a live-show experience on a “concept machine”. Through key solutions along the end-to-end production process, BOBST’s industry storylines will be featured. “We have made great progress with our vi ..read more