The company is developing oneBarrier family of new alternative and sustainable substrates with its partners. One key project within oneBarrier is focused on developing EVOH-free solutions for high barrier full mono material polyethylene (PE), whereby maximizing the amount of PE, Bobst is working to provide a packaging structure that is recyclable and economical. Future
In Diehlmann’s 20 years with FPA she has served as an administrative assistant, database administrator, membership coordinator, events and meetings director, and most recently director of communications. ‘This is a well-deserved promotion for someone who has worked their way up through the ranks of the association and is highly respected by me, our staff, and most importantly
Loftware says its partnership with NiceLabel is transformative news for the industry, but what does it mean for its customers?
Loftware is one of the global leaders in enterprise labeling and artwork management technologies, focusing on global enterprise software deployments for large companies. It specializes in a wide range of vertical markets such as automotive, food and beverage, medical devices, pharmaceutical, and retail, to name just a few.
‘We have fantastic relationships with large ERP companies such as SAP, Oracle and Infor and others, where we are preeminent and have been for many years for their customer base when they are looking for enterprise labeling and the use of our certified integration,’ says Bob O’Connor, president and CEO of Loftware.
In an extract from the Label Academy book ‘Flexible packaging’, Mike Fairley and Chris Ellison examine the various types of flexible packaging which can be converted by label printers using narrow or mid web presses.
Flexible packaging can be defined as primary packaging without any fixed shape that is designed to hold products, goods, solids, liquids, creams, pastes or powders.
A range of factors need to be taken into account when designing flexible packaging for a particular application. How will the products be inserted? What protection is required? Will the packs have to lay flat? Will they need to stand up on a supermarket shelf? How will they be opened or emptied? Do they require a re-closable feature? How are the packs to be sealed or closed? Do they require an easy carry handle or feature? What about hanging holes? How will they be transported?
The company has developed three new printheads, including the D3000-A1R, the series' first product to support ink circulation at the nozzle level. The new printheads will be released in the second half of the 2021 fiscal year (ending March 2022). The lineup of inkjet heads now comprises five series, thus further expanding potential applications in digital printing. The