David Peters

“In many cases, the packaging is the brand”

Q) What’s the history of API? A) API has a long history in manufacturing and distributing foils, films and laminates to enhance the visual appeal...
Xaar Versatex effects

Xaar adds creative functionality for ‘unmatched’ packaging and label embellishments

INKJET technology specialist Xaar has revealed it is providing label and flexible packaging producers with an 'unmatched' ability to laydown varnish using its new...
Bergman & Beving and DataLase teams celebrate acquisition

Bergman & Beving acquires 90% shareholding in DataLase

PHOTONIC printing solutions specialist DataLase has announced that Bergman & Beving AB has acquired a 90% shareholding in the business. Based in Widnes, Cheshire, DataLase...
Billy Armitage

Strength in numbers helps Lothian Labels press on with growth

SELF-ADHESIVE labels manufacturer, Lothian Labels and Packaging, located in Broxburn, is part of Scotland’s largest independent packaging group, the UPAC Group. The family-owned Group is...
New SmartLase F500 coding laser

New coder ‘cuts costs’ on high volume lines

MARKEM-Imaje has launched an ‘ultrafast’ fiber laser which the firm said cuts costs and increases uptime of high volume beverage can lines. The SmartLase F500...

Printing productivity

Charles Randon, Senior Product Manager at Linx Printing Technologies discusses coding & marking for beverage brands AS the diversity and variety of beverage types and brands...

DataLase strengthens commercial team with senior appointment

DATALASE has appointed Marco Pinna to the role of senior consultant for brand strategy & innovation, Europe. UK-based Marco, who is originally from Sardinia in...

Total excitement from Linx for the PPMA Total Show

The team at Linx are getting ready to take to the stage at the PPMA Total Show later this month at the NEC in...

Domino effect pays off in US

THE canning lines of a major producer of PepsiCo products have been given a coding ‘makeover’ in the form of Domino’s F720i fibre laser...

Why laser is making its mark

Laser technology is losing its ‘expensive’ reputation and its versatility is making it an ideal solution for many coding applications, says Matt Eastham, laser...