Top Scottish print apprentices honoured at annual ceremony

THE importance of apprentices to the future of Scotland's printing industry was highlighted at the recent Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year Awards. Four young...

‘Breakthrough’ innovation enables rigid plastic recycling across film portfolio

AVERY Dennison has announced it has removed a 'key obstacle' to plastic recycling with the introduction of next generation AD CleanFlake technology. The label manufacturer...

Makro adds to service and spares offering

Makro Labelling is continuing to grow its service and spares output. Richard Portman, managing director at Makro Labelling UK, said that when the firm was established...
Ser van de Graaf (Xeikon); Tom Allum (Abbey Labels); and Hans Gerinckx (Xeikon) at drupa

New Lion press roars into action for Abbey Labels

ABBEY Labels has invested in the latest high-speed digital label press from Xeikon. The new LX3000 (aka ‘The Lion’) joins two Xeikon CX300s at the...

Young people ‘misled’ by health claims on packaging

A youth-led charity has called on brands to ditch 'misleading' health claims on their product packaging. Bite Back 2030 made the plea alongside the release...

Mercian Labels achieves BRC grade ‘A’ accreditation

MERCIAN Labels has announced that both of their manufacturing facilities have achieved an ‘A’ grade BRC Accreditation for hygiene. With this standard, and combined with ISO 9001,...

Automation innovation showcased at ABG open house days

FINISHING equipment manufacturer A B Graphic (ABG) has hailed the success of its 'well-attended' automation open house event at its Bridlington head office and...

Smith & McLaurin unveils recyclable mono-material wine glass tag

RENFREWSHIRE-based label stock solutions specialist Smith & McLaurin has announced the launch of the 'newly improved' Eco Form following its successful passage through recyclability...

Proposals could see method of production labelling on certain food products

THE UK Government has launched a consultation on plans for new food labelling that would look to ensure greater transparency around the origin of food...
Linerless print and apply labelling system

Cobalt Systems unveils new linerless print and apply range

COBALT Systems, a manufacturer of print and apply labelling systems and barcode solutions integrator, has announced the launch of its new NEXUS20 linerless print...