Cold wash-off certification a “genuine breakthrough”
27 October 2026
Herma says it has achieved what it believes is the first certification for cold-water wash-off of PP and PE self-adhesive label materials from rigid PP…
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Digital print sells new Kärcher push sweeper
5 October 2026
Mondi has developed a digital print packaging solution for brown paper to support the market launch of a new Kärcher push sweeper
PolyFlex Thermoform launched for the bakery sector
30 September 2026
Coveris has launched PolyFlex Thermoform, a thermoforming packaging solution developed in collaboration with Signature Flatbreads and Al’Fez for a range of flatbreads.
LOUPE Americas opens with focus on costs, regulation and technology
16 September 2026
Trends identified from the show’s press conference include greater automation and digital integration in flexo, expanded colour gamut (ECG), and the increasing application of AI…
UPM extends PFAS-free protection to labels
15 September 2026
UPM Specialty Materials has extended its barrier paper technology to label face papers with the launch of UPM Asendo 80, a grease-resistant grade designed for…
Monadnock shows future of sustainable paper production
26 August 2026
In its 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report, Momentum: Building on Our Legacy to Create a More Sustainable Future, Monadnock Paper Mills has shown the blueprint for…
Delay in EU Implementing Act leaves “longer period of uncertainty”
19 August 2026
After a delay in the European Union (EU) Implementing Act on harmonised waste sorting labelling, the OPRL is not anticipating a long delay, despite the…
Fedrigoni joins Gallus Experience Center partners
18 August 2026
The “collaborative eco-system” that Gallus has created at its Experience Center in St Gallen, Switzerland, has been augmented with the addition of Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives as…
PCC installs Vetaphone Corona treatment system
28 July 2026
UK manufacturer of self-adhesive label stock, Premier Coating & Converters (PCC) has installed a Vetaphone corona treating system at its headquarters in Andover.
Herma adds new adhesive material for the linerless labelling market
21 July 2026
Linerless Plus (400), a self-adhesive material for linerless labels, has been launched by Herma to combine strong adhesion with reliable processing performance.
PFAS-free fibre-based material launched by UPM and Royal Vaassen
28 April 2026
UPM Specialty Materials and Royal Vaassen have launched a PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) free ultra-high barrier paper packaging solution suitable for pet food treats…
drupa unveils brand focus for 2028
18 February 2026
Networking, intelligence, agility, resilience, and the simultaneous mastery of complex processes are the pillars of drupa’s conceptual reposition for the 2028 trade show.
Coated recycled-cartonboard range launched by RDM Group
17 February 2026
RDM Group has launched Vincicoat PLUS (V+), a new generation of coated recycled-cartonboard designed to deliver a combination of increased strength and packaging weight reduction.
Clear-on-clear labels with wash-off certification launched by Herma
13 January 2026
Herma has introduced two new label self-adhesive materials that combine clear-on-clear properties with certified wash-off capabilities, addressing growing demands for sustainable packaging solutions in the…
Mythos initiative shows depth of modern embellishment capabilities
18 November 2025
API Transfer Technologies has collaborated with A B Graphic International (ABG), Tomlinson, Berkshire Labels and creative agency Studio Parr on a joint initiative known as…