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CTI Inks Illuminate August 2017 Solar Eclipse

First-ever use of thermochromic inks on a US Postal Service stamp

INX Expands Kansas Facility

The plant in Edwardsville, KS, is now double the size to support company’s growth in energy-curable inks and coatings

FINAT Announces Label Competition Winners

The organization says the entries and winners represent innovation and a wide array of labeling activities

Codimag to Show Press Upgrades

Enhancements to the Viva 340 presses will be demonstrated at Labelexpo Europe 2017 in Brussels

Ashland Coating System Is Patented

PureKote 23589 and PureKote 21412A coatings for flexible packaging are said to be improve feel and provide resistance to water and scuffs

Dow & Koehler Win EPA Green Chemistry Award

Koehler’s BLUE 4EST Thermal Paper powered by Dow’s ROPAQUE Opaque Polymer offers BPA-Free Imaging Technology

KM Packaging's K Steam Film Improves Shelf Life

Ideally suited for microwave steam cooking

Linx Enhances CIJ Printer, Launches Ink

The 8900 Series CIJ printer has new hardware and software, and a new ink is said to adhere to oily or greasy substrates

Honeywell Process Solutions Acquires Nextnine

The acquisition is said to broaden industrial cyber security offerings to meet increasing threats to industrial facilities and critical infrastructure

UPM Raflatac Adhesives Book Is Available

The book details company’s updates range of adhesives and advises customers of how to find the ideal solution

Swanline Offers Self-Adhesive Vinyl

Cygnus Gecko vinyl reportedly can be easily removed and reapplied many times

Epson Announces Record SurePress Sales

Company says sales of the SurePress L-4033AW and SurePress L-6034VW digital label presses broke records in the past fiscal year

Global Specialty Products Cleaner Is “Green”

OPTIMA 2000 FG Aqueous Cleaner is reported to meet many safety and health standards and to be suited for a number of applications

AIPIA Reports on Plan to Cut European Food Waste

The AIPIA reports that environmental members of the European Parliament have put forth a proposal clear educate consumers of food labeling dates

Tekni-Plex Reports Investment in China

A new $15 million facility in China will produce pharmaceutical and medical devices in the company’s Natvar, Colorite, and Action Technology units

NPES and VDMA Issue Joint Study

The study provides research and analysis, including forecasts to 2020, on the worldwide market for print

Nazdar Names Benefits of UV-LED-Curable Inks

Inks are said to provide both environmental and economic benefits and to aid higher productivity as well

American Licorice Chooses Constantia Spear Seal Technology

Provides convenient re-sealable packaging for Red Vines products

Heidelberg Takes Over Fujifilm’s Coatings and Pressroom Chemicals Operations in EMEA Region

Company reports move is part of a strategy to develop a cross-sector portfolio and become a digital company

Techkon USA Upgrades Color Software

Version 3.0 of ChromaQA software features ColorEnsure, said to ensure accurate color measurements

FTA Announces Fall Conference Details

Coming in October, the event will feature technical award winners demonstrating a hybrid print job and sharing details of the job

ACTEGA Launches UV Shrink Inks

Company adds UV shrink inks, said to add press efficiencies, to its ACTExact line

GMG Updates Color Management Tool

ColorServer 5.0 is said to provide improved automation, increased productivity, and processing safety

Clasper Technology Wins AmeriStar Award for PTI

Bottle is combination of two PET containers and a shrink label

Mecmesin Reports New Testing Machine

The OmniTest-5.0 Universal Testing Machine is suited for QC labs as well as production environments

BOBST Open House Celebrates Gravure

The company demonstrated its range of gravure presses, including the RS 6003C HS, along with other equipment and offered an update on services

Cosmo Films Upgrades Anti-Fog Film

Company says new version has use in wider applications and offer many benefits

Flint Launches UV Low-Migration Inks

The UltraCURA Sens systems are said to increase stability and color strength

CPI Says UK Paper Mills Beat Energy Targets

The UK papermaking sector beats its Climate Change Agreements target for 2015–16

WSI Global Offers Braille Embossing

The capabilities are said to help converters meet European pharmaceutical industry packaging requirements

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