October 22, 2018,  USA • Headlined “Release liner in a changing market” this year’s AWA Label Release Liner Industry Seminar, located alongside Labelexpo Americas 2018 in Chicago, did see a record attendance. The one-day program reflected elements of current interest and concern, from sustainability and release liner recycling and linerless labeling to… → read more

October 19, 2018,  What happens during the manufacture of inks? What issues must be considered when discussing inks for the narrow web market? The editorial team of NarrowWebTech investigates the often underestimated issue of inks and their manufacture by reporting from a visit at Siegwerk’s facility in Aarberg, Switzerland. (more…)

October 19, 2018,  GERMANY • From 9 to 11 October Schobertechnologies welcomed visitors to its 2018' Open House event at its headquarters in Hochdorf, Germany. Two lines for the die-cutting of labels were shown: RSM770 Digi Varicut and RSM550 Digi. Find insights to the open house event by taking a look on our video. (more…)

October 19, 2018,  This interview series covers different opinions by a range of companies the current challenges of the die-cutting of labels, the role of digitization in this regard and how laser die-cutting fits into the label industry. Part 6 with Martin Stierle from Kocher+Beck. (more…)

October 18, 2018,  At the beginning of this year we started a new format: titled “At a glance” it is published in each print issue of NarrowWebTech picking up the most interesting articles, the best quotes or the latest market data. This new format is never the same - it might be a special label, an interesting quote, a figure about the label market or maybe… → read more

October 18, 2018,  US• The company presented its range of print inspection systems for label and flexible packaging at Labelexpo Americas in Chicago its wide. Visitors did have the opportunity to see the newest EyeC systems in action at the exhibition space of EyeC and Rotoflex. (more…)

October 17, 2018,  In this interview series a range of companies names the current challenges for the die-cutting of labels, the role of digitization in this regard and how laser die-cutting fits into this industry. Read what Uffe Nielsen from Grafisk Maskinfabrik thinks about this topic!  (more…)

October 16, 2018,  SPAIN • After detailed market research, the label converter decided to invest in Martin Automatic roll handling technology, and in 2015 installed the first of four of the American manufacturer’s MBS unwind/splicer machines, which have since been joined by another MBS and LRD transfer rewinder. (more…)

October 16, 2018,  UK • The Label Makers became owner of an MPS/ABG combination press, marking the first time an ABG Big Foot module is integrated on a flexo press, along with another first in the module accommodating 430 mm (16.92”) material. (more…)

October 15, 2018,  UK/IRELAND • The Italien printing press manufacturer appointed Paul Briggs as the official agent for the UK and Ireland effective from 1st October 2018. Aim of this appointment, according to Omet, is to strengthen presence and aim for increased sales and service opportunities in this vibrant market place. (more…)