Narrow- and mid-web converters able to manage short- to medium-run sizes are seeking new and innovative technologies to make them more competitive. The materials and equipment suppliers are responding, introducing new technologies and techniques.

At Overnight Labels, a Deer Park, New York-based manufacturer specializing in custom-printed shrink sleeves, neckbands, flexible films, and both pressure- and non-pressure-sensitive labels, among other products, the packaging marketplace pushes their labeling capabilities and offerings.

Tom Cavalco, who has served in a variety of roles over the past 15 years, has been promoted to managing director of Mark Andy Europe.

In response to customer demand, Mark Andy has established a new direct sales office in Bangkok, Thailand.

Back in 2014, INEOS announced that they were halting the production of Barex resins, the acclaimed resins used in chemical-resistant packaging. The announcement shook the flexible packaging industry...

Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has added two innovations to its flexible portfolio and has expanded its stickpak portfolio.

The 15^th edition of Labelexpo Americas broke all previous show records, as over 17,400 label and package printing professionals attended the show to help it to an 8.5 percent attendance increase over the previous 2014 show. 

Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America will be exhibiting several of its products and delivering briefings on how its programs, services, surface technology and engravings can enhance efficient print repeatability and improve profitability. 

Avery Dennison plans to help converters uncover oft-hidden opportunities to spur genuine growth via five booth zones at Labelexpo Americas 2016, which is scheduled for September 13-15 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

Mark Andy and Colordyne Technologies have entered into a strategic partnership where Mark Andy will become an exclusive distributor of the Colordyne 3600 Series digital print technology on its legacy press models, including 2200 and 4150 platforms, in the Americas label converting market.