Labels

SMEs "key to sector's fortunes" says BPIF Labels chairman

Small to medium sized companies that are owner-managed will be key to the resurgence of the print sector, according to BPIF Labels chairman John Bambery.

Readyprint installs UK's first HP Indigo WS4600 label press

Readyprint has taken delivery of the UK's first HP Indigo WS4600 digital label press, a move that improves the flexibility and capacity at the Kidderminster-based business.

John Watson launches Gallus press with MSP visit

John Watson & Company has officially launched its 10-colour Gallus Pressure Sensitive Label press with a visit from Fergus Ewing MSP, minister for energy, enterprise and tourism.

Brand owners "need educating" on digital print benefits

Label and packaging manufacturers should educate their customers on the potential of digital printing, according to Alon Bar-Shany, vice-president of HP Indigo.

Anglia Labels invests in HP Indigo ws4500

Anglia Labels has responded to a growing demand for short-run label production by investing in a HP Indigo press ws4500.

EFI unveils Jetrion 4900 at Labelexpo

EFI has launched the Jetrion 4900, a UV inkjet digital label press with in-line laser finishing from SEI Laser Converting, at Labelexpo.

"Indian label firms should think global and act local," says Roger Pellow

Roger Pellow highlights the themes at LabelExpo from 28 September to 1 October in Brussels

Top exhibitors at Labelexpo Europe

With Indian firms looking to create high-value labels, the adoption of new products at the Brussels Expo from 28 September to 1 October will decide the future. Samir Lukka finds out

Reflex Labels launches new shrink sleeves division

Reflex Labels has invested 2.5m in a new division for the manufacture of shrink sleeves for primary packaging, which will aim to reduce minimum order quantities and lead times.

Macfarlane Group posts 27% increase in pre-tax profit

Macfarlane Group has posted a 27% increase in pre-tax profit to 0.9m in its interim results for the six months to June 2011.