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Innovia Films has recently extended its linerless label range, and produced a specialist matte white coated BOPP film, Rayoface AWPMatte. The film is available in a thickness of 92 micron and has a unique matt white printable surface on one side, and an adhesive receptive coating on the other.

ExxonMobil, Henkel, Kraus Folie, Siegwerk and Windmöller & Hölscher have collaborated to develop a fully recyclable mono-material PE pouch that has similar properties to barely recyclable multi-material laminated pouches. The new pouches utilize the latest polymers, inks, functional coatings, adhesives and conversion technology and were the product of a unique value chain collaboration. 

Brotech Digital Graphics has signed a distribution agreement with Chromos. 

Apex International has sponsored WQED’s Inquire Within educational TV programs. This year long program is a collaboration between the WQED TV Network and multiple community organizations, to bring at-home education to underserved families. 

Alwan Color Expertise has named major distributor and color technology developer ColorConsulting USA as its distributor in North America to fulfill increasing demand from the continent’s packaging, label, and specialty print segments.  ColorConsulting supports a range of print producers with experience in all facets of the commercial print and packaging sectors. The agreement between the two companies went into effect last month.  

Mark Andy, has launched sMArt link, a mobile device accessible real-time monitoring system for label and packaging converters.

Resource Label Group, a leading full-service provider of label and packaging products, has acquired Majestic Labels, based in Riverside, California.  

Fujifilm has opened a new head office in Johannesburg, South Africa. The 999 sqm five-story building incorporates the Fujifilm Technology Centre Africa, office space for employees, boardrooms, a Fujifilm repair center and a 30-seat auditorium for training purposes. The facility will also enable the company to host photography workshops and events.

The three-day event bought together printers/converters, brand owners, label and package printing technicians, buyers and design specialists. Delegates from 84 countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, India, Singapore and Vietnam made-up the 7,448 strong visitors.

Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives has received certification from the APR for its RI-MOVE PET products.