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.
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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…
“More questions than answers” on EU deforestation policy
6 August 2025
A statement from the BPIF (British Printing Industries Federation) has warned that current clarifications on the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has failed to address…
VPF launches inkjet wine paper range for water-based inkjet
11 June 2025
German self-adhesive material manufacturer, VPF, has developed a paper wine label range for water-based inkjet printing systems.
HP Indigo 200K opens new packaging possibilities
29 May 2025
Jung Verpackungen, German gift and tissue paper manufacturer, has installed an HP Indigo 200K digital printing press to open new possibilities for brand and retail packaging.
Smithers predicts e-commerce packaging growth
22 April 2025
According to Smithers’ latest report, “The Future of E-commerce Packaging to 2029”, the global market for e-commerce packaging is expected to grow at a 9.0%…
Fedrigoni to open slitting centre in Germany
11 April 2025
Fedrigoni Group will open a new slitting centre in Frechen, near Cologne, in late 2025 to improve service across Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Northern…
Elkem launches recycled silicone products
10 April 2025
Elkem’s silicone division has introduced two new products to its SilcoLease range for release liners.
Amcor and Fedrigoni partner on recycle-ready flexible packaging
8 April 2025
Amcor has partnered with Fedrigoni to develop a “groundbreaking”, recycle-ready flexible packaging solution for wet wipes - combining Amcor’s AmPrima Plus flow wraps with Fedrigoni’s…
Smithers forecasts 5% rise in demand for retail-ready packaging
13 March 2025
Smithers' "Retail-Ready Packaging" report shows there will be growth over the next four years.