Consumables-Substrates - Film

Mactac has expanded its roll label product offering with the addition of LINTEC Corporation’s roll label product portfolio. In an effort to better service customers, the two organizations are consolidating roll label sales activity and have started transitioning the first phase of the consolidation.

Sophisticated label substrates have experienced exponential growth due to demand for high-end applications according to FINAT’s latest findings. Figures show that while paper based materials continue to dominate label materials demand, there has been a shift from basic primary and VIP labels towards more sophisticated, high-end applications.

S-One Labels & Packaging has signed an agreement with Toray Plastics (America) to sell flexible packaging and specialty label films to HP Indigo users in North America.

The variety of flexible substrates utilized in packaging have different needs throughout the printing and converting processes. Understanding the nuances of these materials will help ensure the best results on press.

Xeikon users can meet increased market demands for container decoration and offer a broader range of services following the certification of substrates from South Korean Filmax, a manufacturer of polypropylene films.

Green Bay Packaging’s Coated Products Operations has opened a new slitting and distribution facility in Lithia Springs, Ga., for its pressure-sensitive label stock.

KernowJet Supreme, recently launched by Kernow North America, is an innovative range of HP Latex-certified, high-performance, roll-up and pop-up films, offering brilliant results and market-competitive pricing.

Toray Plastics (America) has introduced Torayfan - Over-the-Mountain BOPP films, which can withstand high-altitude and low atmospheric pressure conditions.

acpo unveiled its latest line of barrier films and security technologies during Labelexpo Americas. The products included films that provide anti-counterfeit, soft-touch and high-barrier properties.

Toray Plastics (America) has released its new Lumirror MR20 polyester metal transfer film. The film provides superior brightness and the PET base film can be returned to Toray to be recycled.