Avery Dennison has introduced a range of digital- and screen-printing films with a lower environmental impact.
Compared with existing PVC films, TrueImpact films lower greenhouse gas emissions 12 percent, produce 13 percent less solid waste and use nine percent less energy, giving converters a more sustainable choice for indoor mid-term graphics applications, the company says.
In the world of packaging, labels lead in the adoption of digital with rapid growth in both electrophotography and inkjet. While the main force behind this is the proliferation of SKUs, driven by the brands, there are many other factors that are enabling this growth.
The R. Stanton Avery Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Avery Dennison, recognizes the values and vision of Stan Avery and his pioneering efforts. The recipient of the 2013 award was Tomas Rink, president Ritrama Group.
AWA Alexander Watson Associates' one-day Label Release Liner Seminar in Brussels is the annual ‘must attend’ event for suppliers, producers and users. This year’s agenda spans opportunities and concerns across the entire label release liner value chain, providing a timely update.
Over the past six months, Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) has welcomed 156 new members to its membership roster, 85 of which joined in the first quarter of 2013 alone. New members have cited networking, education and visibility as primary reasons for joining.
A new matrix recycling tool has been released on Avery Dennison's Website to help its converter customers divert and process scrap. The interactive map features a directory that indicates locations of non-landfill operations or energy-from-waste facilities.
Set to be the largest in the show’s 33 year history, Labelexpo Europe 2013 returns to Belgium between September 24-27. "There is nowhere better to see the latest product launches, compare technologies, network and do business," said Lisa Milburn, managing director of the Labelexpo Global Series.
The impact of shorter production runs, combined with the established practices at lean, productive companies to minimize inventories at all stages of production, has resulted in many supply chain changes, including those at converters that supply materials to package printers.
The new portfolio of pressure-sensitive label materials introduced by Avery Dennison at BrewExpo America 2012 provide breweries with the ability to create unique label shapes and utilize dynamic printing and finishing capabilities that only pressure-sensitive materials can provide. The portfolio's materials include paper and film facestocks that meet market demand for wet-strength and sustainable items. These options allow brand owners to obtain their most desired look, be it with clear film or a paper-faced material.
News on suppliers to the packaging printing industry, including items on Avery Dennison Corp., Creative Labels Inc. and Epson, Lotus Labels and Xeikon, Grafix Equipment and Mark Andy.
