After extensive testing, the Scodix Polymer PolySense 850 (PS850) has been certified to be in compliance with Nestlé’s Guidance Note on Packaging Inks. Suitable for indirect food contact, PS850 is the latest Scodix polymer to be released for exclusive use with the Scodix Ultra 6000 system. The polymer is suitable for embellishments, including Scodix High Definition, Scodix … [Read more...] about Nestlé Certifies Scodix PS850 Polymer for Ink Compliance
Enews May 2023
Date Announced for SGP Sustainability Summit
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), an authority in sustainable printing certifications, will hold its first Sustainability Summit of 2023 on June 22 at the Eastman Kodak facility in Dayton, Ohio. The event theme is “The Power of Sustainable Print in the Digital World.” The SGP Sustainability Summit brings together thought leaders and community stakeholders in … [Read more...] about Date Announced for SGP Sustainability Summit
Monadnock Paper Mills Introduces Sustainable Signage Materials
Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., Bennington, New Hampshire, is introducing its newest “Un-Plastic”® and sustainable wide format and signage materials: Boulevard™ and Pavilion™ PC 100. Boulevard is a moisture-resistant durable poster paper that is suitable for both indoor and short-term outdoor applications. The base paper and scratch-resistant print-receptive coating are … [Read more...] about Monadnock Paper Mills Introduces Sustainable Signage Materials
Two Sides North America Survey: Consumer Attitudes Improving
A new survey commissioned by Two Sides North America and conducted by Toluna, a global research firm, shows that as US consumers become increasingly aware of the environmental impacts of the products they use every day, there remains a wide gap between perception and reality when it comes to the sustainability of paper products – but the gap has narrowed over the past two … [Read more...] about Two Sides North America Survey: Consumer Attitudes Improving
BOBST Acquires Majority Share in Dücker Robotics
Bobst Group SA, (BOBST), Mex, Switzerland, has acquired 70% of the equity in Dücker Robotics s.r.l., Momo, Italy. Dücker Robotics is a leader in the use of robots in both loading and palletizing in the corrugated board sector, while offering opportunities in the folding cart industry. The current team at Dücker Robotics will remain in place. The strategic agreement closed on … [Read more...] about BOBST Acquires Majority Share in Dücker Robotics
Standard Announces Book Block Solution
Standard Finishing Systems, Andover, Massachusetts, a supplier of postpress and paper handling solutions, recently announced the release of the Hunkeler Starbook Plowfolder Book Block Solution, designed to run inline or near-line in high-volume digital print environments. The Starbook Plowfolder combines unwinding, plowfolding, dynamic cutting and starwheel book delivery … [Read more...] about Standard Announces Book Block Solution
BOBST Boosts Digital-Age Manufacturing on VISIONFOLD and NOVAFOLD
True to its vision to advance sector-wide connectivity and digitalization, Mex, Switzerland-based BOBST has enhanced its middle-range folder-gluers with the implementation of the SPHERE machine interface. Combined with improved ergonomics, both machines take a decisive step into the future of folding-gluing. This evolution allows folding carton converters to further optimize … [Read more...] about BOBST Boosts Digital-Age Manufacturing on VISIONFOLD and NOVAFOLD
Labelexpo Mexico 2023 Called an “Astounding Success”
The inaugural Labelexpo Mexico 2023 exhibition, held at the World Trade Center in Mexico City, has been hailed an "astounding" success, attracting 5,878 visitors from 46 countries and 145 exhibitors. While the great majority of visitors (80 percent) were from Mexico, there were significant numbers from the United States, China, Columbia, Brazil, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Peru, … [Read more...] about Labelexpo Mexico 2023 Called an “Astounding Success”
Are Your Corporate Cell Phone Policies Up to Date?
By Ralph G. Martinez, Esq. and Ed Rigsbee, CAE, CSP If employees are punching in a telephone number or raising a cell phone to their ears while driving, their employers might be liable. A growing number of states in the US and several foreign countries are making it a crime to use a cell phone while driving unless one’s cell phone operates “hands-free” or is a “hands-free” … [Read more...] about Are Your Corporate Cell Phone Policies Up to Date?
2023’s Hottest Print Design Trends
By Sabine Lenz, PaperSpecs Each year, a handful of printing and finishing techniques set the industry on fire, transforming the way designers create their work and spread their message – and even the way they think. If you’re looking for a way to help your clients jumpstart their creativity while giving you a competitive edge, you really can’t afford to ignore them. 1. … [Read more...] about 2023’s Hottest Print Design Trends