MG America, the U.S. subsidiary of MG2 of Bologna, Italy and a leading supplier of processing and packaging equipment, will debut two new machines at INTERPHEX NYC Booth #2221, October 19-21. One is an enhanced wraparound vial labeling machine ideal for the ongoing production of COVID-19 vaccines; the other is a robust, 10-lane capsule checkweigher…
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Loftware, Inc., the global leader in Enterprise Labeling and Artwork Management Solutions has launched a new release of its automated artwork management software, Loftware Smartflow 26.2. This new release, which introduces Master Datasheets, strengthens users’ ability to enforce consistency and control content used in packaging, labels, and other documents. Using one central location for packaging content, Smartflow 26.2 reportedly…
Read More >>Esko | Brand Solutions will partner with X-Rite® Pantone to showcase the latest collaborative software solutions helping CPG and life sciences brands to leverage packaging artwork, content, and color management for success at PACK EXPO, Las Vegas from September 27-29. Delegates to the leading industry event will have access to Content Management in Esko WebCenter…
Read More >>MULTIVAC’s full wrap labelling is redefining the labelling of bakery products in hinged trays. The L 310 conveyor belt labeller provides an efficient and sustainable solution for C labelling and D labelling, and it enables the hinged tray to be securely sealed on one or both sides. With its versatile and high-output L 310 conveyor…
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Thanks to the use of full wrap labels, MULTIVAC is redefining the packaging of fresh eggs in boxes or plastic trays. MULTIVAC’s L 310 full wrap labeller not only makes egg packs highly attractive, but it also closes the packs with a secure seal. Thanks to its L 310 conveyor belt labeller, MULTIVAC can now…
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By Gary Paulin and Mark Lusky Increasingly, product manufacturers are using such time-tested technology as label QR codes and new Augmented Reality technology to better interact with and understand customers. These are great marketing tools, helping manufacturers address consumer preferences by gathering information from them, and enabling personalizing messaging and offers on a truly individualized…
Read More >>U.S. manufacturers on average incur losses of around $1,174,000 per year due to production line shutdowns caused by label printing problems, a global study of IT directors in manufacturing organizations has revealed. This is slightly below the global average, with many companies losing more than $1.31M each year. The study of 300 IT directors globally, including 100 from…
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Epson announced Leapin’ Lizards Labels, one of Colorado’s leading custom label providers, has installed a third Epson SurePress® L-4533AW to its fleet. The third digital label press delivers efficiencies in operation and expands its volume of label output for small batch producers across a range of industries, including health and beauty, food and beverage, cannabis, retail, nutraceuticals, and more.…
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CMG Plastics announced the expansion of its in-mold labeling (IML) capabilities in response to growing customer demand. The company, which currently operates twelve IML systems across two manufacturing facilities, has added a new, high-speed Ilsemann Automation In-Mold Labeling System. The newest IML line is the fourth to be installed at the company’s NJ-based facility. One…
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Epson announced a single SurePress® L-6534VW has produced the following commercial print volumes in an installation – 1.99 million square feet in one month, 5.5 million square feet in one quarter and 13.8 million square feet over a period of nine months since installation. Epson was able to track this data with its Epson Remote Management…
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HERMA US Inc., the subsidiary of HERMA GmbH – a Germany-based provider of labeling machinery and self-adhesive labels and materials to the global packaging marketplace – has introduced continuous labeling capabilities for its 132M HC Wrap-around Labeler. Adding speed without sacrificing accuracy, the offering comes amid the dramatic push to produce billions of doses of…
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By Mike Kirk, Print and Apply Product Marketing Manager at Markem-Imaje Print and apply (P&A) coding is extremely popular for two reasons. First, it accommodates the widest range of materials and shapes, since the product surface is largely inconsequential when using labels. In fact, apart from offline label tag solutions, where you put a printed…
Read More >>MULTIVAC’s full wrap labeling solution for pizzas and other flat food products has automatic labelling, a high-quality appearance, a large area for information, and an unobstructed view of the product. This solution is more cost-effective than traditional box packs, and it meets the increasing demands of the market as regards sustainability. Full wrap labelling from…
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Primera Technology has today announced the pre-launch of the Catalyst Laser Marking System, which prints onto high-durability, pre-laminated label substrates. Ideal for asset tags, serial tags, warning labels, and information/instruction panels that need to withstand rough environmental conditions for years, or even decades. The Catalyst comes in three separate models with many advantages, including: Print…
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Markem-Imaje’s new ink enables better performance and sustainability, with no overall cost increase. Paired with the company’s flagship 9450 coder, the EB588 ink sets the new standard for FMCG inkjet coding. MEK-based inks generate Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions, contributors to greenhouse gases. This new MEK-free alternative, made of Methyl Isopropyl Ketone (MIPK), supports product…
Read More >>INX International Ink Co. and VerifyMe, Inc. announced they have signed a Supply agreement which builds on the strategic partnership they formed in January, 2019. INX has and is developing inks incorporating VerifyMe’s RainbowSecure pigment to be used for inkjet printing, in combination with high speed, high volume label and packaging flexo or roll-fed printing…
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The Pharmafill NB1 tamper-evident neck bander from packaging machinery manufacturer Deitz Co., Wall, N.J. features a clear safety door. Included as standard at no extra charge, the plastic safety door is designed to protect workers from contact with the operating mechanism and allow constant visual monitoring while safeguarding the shrinkbands and machine internals from contamination.…
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By George Allen, Strategic Account Manager at Markem-Imaje Codes on containers are often regarded as necessary evils but, in truth, they are significant components that provide product tracking and safety information. Beverage coding is particularly challenging since the industrial environment has a variety of containers to code across many stock keeping units (SKUs), often with…
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By George Allen, Strategic Account Manager at Markem-Imaje Codes on containers are often regarded as necessary evils but, in truth, they are significant components that provide product tracking and safety information. Beverage coding is particularly challenging since the industrial environment has a variety of containers to code across many stock keeping units (SKUs), often with…
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Dear Reader, Packaging Technology Today conducted a Q&A with a leading marking & coding packaging manufacturer. Here is information on a new solution Matthews Marking is offering and hopefully you might find this information useful for your packaging operations. What are three benefits you want readers to know about your new powerful print management platform,…
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