Labels
Threat of further extension to UPM strike
The long-running strike action at UPM’s Finnish mills could be extended for a fourth time – into April – unless the parties reach agreement.
Union: UPM mediation is 'ongoing'
Meetings between UPM and the Paperworkers’ Union are continuing this week, but there is still no news on any positive progress that will resolve the crisis.
UPM crisis deepens, manufacturer cites force majeure
UPM is citing ‘force majeure’ for its inability to fulfil customer orders due to the strike action crippling its Finnish mills, but unions have rejected this assertion, describing the situation as “a...
Mercian Labels joined by students for tree planting
Local students joined Mercian Labels last week to plant hundreds of trees at the Mercian Labels Community Woodland in Burntwood, Staffordshire.
KCS integrated labels certified as fully recyclable
KCS Trade Print has received certification that the liner used in the integrated labels it supplies conforms to the EN 13430 European standard, meaning the labels are fully recyclable in paper waste...
Solopress transforms labels offering with Motioncutter
Solopress aims to transform production of stickers and labels – and add new options to the growing category – after installing the UK’s first Motioncutter 23 laser cutting system.
Reflex: adding EU ops is 'hugely advantageous'
Reflex Group CEO Ian Kendall has described its latest acquisition as the group’s “most complex” buy yet.
Intec launches new feature-rich digital cutter
Intec has launched a new flagship model in its ColorCut digital flatbed cutter range, which it has hailed as “a quantum leap in speed and functionality”.
Macfarlane sells labels wing to Reflex
Reflex Group has acquired Macfarlane’s labels business in a £6.4m deal.
Anglia makes double Daco investment
As a result of its continued growth in digital, Anglia Labels has installed its third Daco finishing line and ordered a slitter and rewinder.