Decorative foils can help support the perception of luxury in products like Scotch whiskey.

The appeal of using hot foils

Andy Kerr of API Foils makes the case for the use of hot foiling techniques to produce decorative effects in Scotch whisky packaging. THE first...

Coding and marking for alcoholic drinks

John Tierney, marketing director at Linx Printing Technologies, provides an overview of the coding and marking requirements of the UK alcoholic drinks industry today THE...

Senior leadership team completes MBO at DataLase

CODING and marking specialist DataLase has announced the business has been the subject of a management buyout (MBO) after the current leadership acquired full independence of...

Xaar completes acquisition of Megnajet

XAAR has announced it has completed the acquisition of Megnajet, a specialist in the design and manufacture of industrial ink management and supply systems...

Markem-Imaje launches white touch dry ink for 5940 G coders

FOLLOWING the launch of the 5940 G Touch Dry high-resolution inkjet coder in 2021, Markem-Imaje has now introduced white Touch Dry ink to market....
Edale factory demonstration

Future of carton manufacturing debated at open day event

FLEXOGRAPHIC printing and converting equipment manufacturer Edale recently welcomed packaging professionals from across the UK to its Rethinking Carton Production Open Day. The event was...
Xaar team celebrate charity milestone

Xaar celebrates fundraising milestone for charity partner

INKJET technology specialist Xaar has announced it has surpassed £100,000 of donations for its charity partner, Break. The milestone highlights the dedication of Xaar Group employees,...

Mettler-Toledo adds to portfolio with new integrated mark & verify systems

METTLER-Toledo has announced the launch of its new integrated mark & verify systems and software, designed to help pharmaceutical manufacturers meet safety and compliance...
Inkjet technology

ABG opens up more possibilities with launch of new inkjet range

FINISHING equipment manufacturer A B Graphic International (ABG) has launched a new single colour print bar module, which has been engineered for integration across...

CIJ coders aim to deliver ‘peak results’ for challenging applications

MARKEM-Imaje has launched its new 9750 Expert Series continuous inkjet (CIJ) coders, bringing three new products to market.  The firm said the coders 'cost-effectively deliver...