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GEW and SArepco partner for South Africa

As part of GEW's ongoing programme to strengthen its international distribution network, the company has announced the appointment of SArepco Pty Ltd. as its key distributor in South Africa. ( Read more... )

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High performance for ketchup bottles

As a technology leader with rotary labeling machines, Gernep trusts in HERMA applicators, including for a new ketchup bottle labeling machine. With its cutting-edge interfaces and sleek design, the new HERMA 500 Rotary offers the very best credentials for integration projects. ( Read more... )

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New environmentally-friendly food freshness indicator uses graphene ink made with bio-based solvent

A new graphene-based sensor to monitor fresh food as it travels from farm to consumer has been developed by researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia. ( Read more... )

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Sun Chemical announces innovative range of varnish solutions for enhancing resistance of HP Indigo printed labels

Sun Chemical has announced an innovative new range of durable UV varnishes for enhancing the label resistance of HP Indigo digitally printed pressure-sensitive labels for products such as personal care, household, chemical, beverage, and pharma applications. ( Read more... )

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European foil rollers maintain production amid disrupted supply chains

Total deliveries of aluminium foil products from Europe in Q3 2021 slowed slightly compared to the previous quarter, but remain ahead of the same period last year, according to figures released recently by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). ( Read more... )

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Avery Dennison introduces three new papers made from 100% recycled fibers to expand its range of premium sustainable labels

Avery Dennison, industry leader in sustainable label materials, has introduced 3 white, uncoated papers made from 100% recycled fibers. This expands the company’s portfolio of post-consumer recycled materials to offer premium solutions for wine, spirits, food, and beverage ( Read more... )

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UPM Raflatac SmartCircle PE offer receives RecyClass recognition for HDPE packaging recycling

UPM Raflatac’s unprinted SmartCirle PE labels with acrylic and hotmelt adhesive technologies have received recognition from RecyClass. ( Read more... )

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Walki introduces recyclable tray materials for the fast-growing ready-made meals and frozen food segments

The demand for ready-made meals and frozen food has seen a steady growth during the pandemic, as consumers want easily prepared meals and minimally processed food with no additives and long shelf lives ( Read more... )

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UPM Raflatac improves its actions to enable a circular economy

UPM Raflatac has strategically developed its approach to implementing circular economy solutions and sought a way to measure performance. The company took part in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Circulytics assessment for the second time, and with this year’s updated methodology, it received an overall score of B-. ( Read more... )

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Flint Group Packaging Inks & Poteet Printing Systems to Showcase Latest Ink and Coating Innovations at Supercorrexpo 2021

Flint Group Packaging Inks and its recently acquired partner, Poteet Printing Systems, have announced they will be exhibiting at SuperCorrExpo 2021 on August 9-12, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. ( Read more... )

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