Metal decorating
CTI’s new solvent technology drives cup innovations
Specialty inks that are popular among consumers for driving interest on packaging for beer, soda and candy are now also feasible for fountain cups, as a result of Chromatic Technologies’ invention of solvent-specialty inks.
The Naked Collective launches new health drink cans with Ardagh
A new range of premium health drinks from UK beverage company The Naked Collective are to be launched in infinitely recyclable 33cl Sleek aluminium cans from Ardagh Group.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
INX debuts new Color Perfection Magazine
Each 4-colour print issue of Colour Perfection Magazine is designed to examine the connection between colour, design and metal can decorating around the world.
Tubex receives two WorldStar Awards
Tubex has been awarded with two WorldStar trophies for its aerosol cans: Unilever Dove Men & Care and Beiersdorf Body Mousse.
Business news, Can & end making, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Videojet upgrades its 9550 Label Print and Apply system
Videojet says its 9550 LPA system, with a new 6” printhead option, increases reliability, efficiency and productivity for outer case and bundle packaging.
Finpac Italia offers shrink sleeve solutions
As the can beverage market continues to boom, Finpac Italia has become a prominent supplier of sleeved can solutions, providing services on products from beer to juices, sparkling wine and energy drinks.
STA partners with Fujifilm to drive forward digital printing possibilities
Fujifilm is partnering with STA srl, a leading lithographic metal decoration printing specialist, to further develop its B1 inkjet press.
MACA provides flexible packaging solutions for can sleeves
Italian flexible packaging experts MACA, together with Comag, are offering can sleeve renovations in line with market demands.
INX introduces sustainability in washable inks for label market
INX International Ink Co’s new Genesis GS washable inks have been recognised by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for meeting or exceeding the group’s strict testing protocol for washable and recyclable PET shrink sleeve applications.
INX University offers online metal decorating courses
INX International Ink Co is offering professional metal decorating development for the industry with the introduction of seven online courses through INX University.
ACTEGA expands production capabilities for overprint varnishes
ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives and sealing compounds with a focus on the packaging and printing industry, is significantly expanding its production capacities for water-based and UV overprint varnishes.
Steel packaging hits new recycling milestone
Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has hit a new all-time high of 82.5%, according to figures issued by APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging.
AkzoNobel and BYK-Gardner digitise surface texture for powder coatings
AkzoNobel is entering new territory with the help of pioneering technology developed by BYK-Gardner, which can digitally measure and control the textured surfaces of powder coatings.
AM Labels Limited introduces new flexographic label press
AM Labels Limited (AML), based in Northamptonshire, UK, has expanded its in-house label production capacity with the addition of its brand new Daco FLX350 Flexographic Label Press.