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Rewinder Makes Batch Or Single Label Printing Easy

The new CL-S700R printer from Citizen Systems Europe features an internal rewinder, which is claimed to make it simple to print labels in batches, or individually.  Brochure available  

News from Citizen Systems Europe (12 March 2008)

Online Print Proofing's Freedom And Flexiblity

Freedom and flexibility and better processes with more control that help provide efficiency are claimed to be the benefits Skanem Hobro can offer with its online proofing system, Webproof.

News from Skanem ( 7 March 2008)

Barcode Label Printers Have Computer Communication

Barcode label printers from Citizen Systems Europe are now available with a Virtual Communications Port (VCOM) facility.  Brochure available  

News from Citizen Systems Europe (29 February 2008)

Folder-Gluers Braille Module Lifts Record Sales

Bobst Group has broken its previous UK folder-gluer sales record after printers and packaging manufacturers in the UK bought 15 folder-gluers in the eight months between April and December 2007.

News from Bobst SA (28 February 2008)

Pharma Pack Firm Joins European Network

The pharmaceutical packaging and service alliance, Copapharm Europe, has admitted Spanish pharmaceutical packaging company, Artes Graficas Nekar to its network.

News from Copapharm Europe ( 6 February 2008)

Packaging Systems Company Focuses On Printers

Because printers are developing more in-house services and reducing outsourcing, packaging machinery and films manufacturer Sealed Air is increasingly focusing on the print and paper industries.  Brochure available  

News from Sealed Air Shrink Packaging Division (15 January 2008)

Largest Label Contract In Norway Goes To Skanem

Norway's largest label contract has been won by Skanem's in Stavanger to supply Nortura BA's complete label portfolio.

News from Skanem (12 December 2007)

Ditone Manufacture 20 Million Labels For Aspar

Ditone Labels, one of the UK's leading label manufacturers has secured a two-year contract with Aspar Pharmaceuticals, one of the best known names in the analgesics industry.

News from Ditone Labels (23 November 2007)

LaBora Labelling For Print And Apply Solutions

Skanem's new LaBora machine, first introduced in April 2007, is generating a great deal of interest in the market for label application.

News from Skanem (22 November 2007)

Removing And Baling Waste Direct From The Press

One hundred per cent of matrix waste produced by Skanem Liverpool (UK) is now removed direct from the presses and bailed.

News from Skanem (12 September 2007)

Large Format Diecutter Reduces Production Stoppage

One of Bobst's SPeria 142-E diecutters has been bought by Offset Productions following the installation of an Asitrade Foliostar sheet-to-sheet laminator.

News from Bobst SA (21 August 2007)

Laminator's Performance Is Key For Print And Pack

The first Asitrade Foliostar sheet-to-sheet laminator in the UK is to be installed by UK print and packaging company Offset Productions Limited (OPL).

News from Bobst SA (13 August 2007)

Merger Forms New Pharma Printed Packs Firm

Packart and Rotanotice, which are part of the Copapharm Europe alliance, have merged to form a new pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging producer - Packetis.

News from Copapharm Europe (20 July 2007)

Label Company Opens First Asian Factory

Self-adhesive label supplier Skanem's first factory in Asia has been opened following a contract win with a customer in the region.

News from Skanem (26 June 2007)

Diecutter Helps Increase Printer's Turnover By 20%

 User application article   Following improvements in quality and productivity, a second Bobst diecutting system has been installed by convenience food packaging group St Neots.

News from Bobst SA (25 June 2007)

Labels With Anti-Microbe Performance

Labels with built-in Microban anti-microbial protection for use in hospitals and other medical applications have been introduced by MTM Products.

News from MTM Products Limited ( 7 June 2007)

New Diecutter Saves GBP75,000 On Outsourced Work

 User application article   After spending GBP75,000 on outsourced diecutting, direct mail firm Bridge Communications has saved time and money, as well as keeping better control over quality.

News from Bobst SA ( 6 June 2007)

8,000sph Die-Cutter Helps Open New Markets

 User application article   After identifying a need to increase its die-cutting capacity to keep up with growing demand Bishops Printers has installed a Bobst B2 diecutter.

News from Bobst SA ( 4 June 2007)

Label Sheet Firm's Website Presents Technical Info

Label Connections, the Cambridge (UK) digital self-adhesive sheet label manufacturer has launched its new and website.

News from Label Connections Ltd (26 April 2007)

Bobst's Drives Carton Finishing Systems Sales

Craig Moran has been appointed marketing manager for Bobst's folding carton products in the UK and Ireland.

News from Bobst SA (18 April 2007)

Diecutter Helps Print Finisher To Enter B1 Market

 User application article   New, larger premises and a Bobst Commercial 106 diecutter mean that Prolam can now offer a complete B1 print finishing service.

News from Bobst SA (17 April 2007)

Labels Provide Solution To Infections Problems

Mercian Labels has launched a range of anti-microbial self-adhesive labels to combat the spread of hospital acquired infections, such as MRSA.

News from Mercian Labels ( 4 April 2007)

Label Printers Support Aztec And RSS Symbology

Citizen Systems Europe has announced that its latest CLP 521, 621 and 631 machines are all now available with support for Aztec and RSS symbology.  Brochure available  

News from Citizen Systems Europe ( 4 April 2007)

Pharma Pack And Label Firm's 8.5% Sales Boost

An 8.5 per cent increase in turnover at Copapharm Europe has been achieved purely through organic growth.

News from Copapharm Europe ( 2 April 2007)

Label Producer Moves Away From Microsoft Systems

Mercian Labels has commenced its migration away from Microsoft to Open Source software because of reliability and upgrade cost concerns.

News from Mercian Labels (20 March 2007)

Label Roll Materials Get New Development Boss

Avery Dennison has promoted Lisa Hubbard to the post of technical director for its Roll Materials Europe division.

News from Avery Dennison Roll Materials Europe (20 March 2007)

High Volume Label Printer Operates At 10" A Second

Citizen Systems Europe has launched a range of printers that are claimed to have been developed to enable high volumes of labels to be printed, quickly, simply and cost effectively.  Brochure available  

News from Citizen Systems Europe (20 March 2007)

Printed Film's Benefits Create Flourishing Market

Companies are increasingly realising the great advantage of printed film and demand continues to flourish.  Brochure available  

News from Sealed Air Shrink Packaging Division (14 March 2007)

38% Labelling Growth As 6-Month Sales Reach GBP22m

In the year since label business Norprint joined the Magnadata Group, sales up by 69 per cent and profits increased to GBP one million.

News from Norprint Labelling Systems ( 7 March 2007)

Label Printer Brings Education And Industry Closer

Metal and plastic label and nameplates printer GSM Graphic Arts is hoping to stimulate interest in manufacturing amongst students through an initiative bringing education and industry together.

News from GSM Graphic Arts Ltd (27 February 2007)

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