printing
Coding solution
Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury has developed the unique coded lids for a points based loyalty scheme for Yeo Valley, running across the majority of its product range.
ROUND-UP: Processing
Here is your weekly round-up of processing news. If you have a news item you would like to submit for next week’s round-up, please contact Carly Wood at mailto:carly@bellpublishing.com.
New ink for TIJ printers
Domino Printing Sciences has launched a new ink for use in its range of G-Series thermal ink jet printers (TIJ) printers.
Printer with IP65 protection
Multivac Marking & Inspection has expanded its thermal transfer printer range with the TTO 11.
Printer helps popcorn reach global audience
Gourmet popcorn manufacturer Joe & Seph’s has recently installed an RX-S continuous small character inkjet printer from Allen Coding at its facility in Watford, UK. The Hitachi system is being used to fulfil the Middle East’s stringent food packaging requirements.
100-year celebrations
This year sees the 100-year anniversary of the iconic Coca-Cola contour bottle. To celebrate this milestone, the company has turned to Ardagh Group to manufacture a limited edition 25cl aluminium bottle. Ardagh’s specialist plant in Beaurepaire, France has applied its expertise for high definition, high resolution printing, with a series of striking designs on aluminium […]
New printers boost traceability
A new line of coding equipment is set to help food and beverage manufacturers improve traceability and prevent product recalls, according to coding and marking specialist Markem-Imaje. The company’s new 9400 series of printers provides a range of printing options and a substantial choice of codes, including barcodes, datamatrix and QR codes, as well as […]
Lidding films for soft fruits
The research and development team at TCL Packaging has developed new micro-perforated printed lidding films to create optimum conditions for soft fruit. The films permit precise gas and moisture transmission rates, effective tray sealing and maximum protection from contaminants for the contents, frequently an issue for fruit with standard hole-punched lidding films. Technical director, Markus […]
Printer for small layouts
With the TTO 05, Multivac Marking & Inspection has added a new thermal transfer printer with a print width of up to 32mm to its portfolio. The smallest and cheapest of the TTO models, it prints at a resolution of 300 dpi and at a speed of up to 500mm/s. As the company’s smallest thermal […]
PROCESSING: Round-up
Here is your weekly round-up of processing news. If you have a news item you would like to submit for next week’s round-up, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com. Linx Printing Technologies is making laser coding more accessible with the launch of the Linx SL1, an entry-level solution that enables more food and beverage companies […]
Laser coding
Linx Printing Technologies is making laser coding more accessible with the launch of the Linx SL1, an entry-level solution that enables more food and beverage companies to achieve a high quality code which adds value to their packaging. It promises class-leading coding speeds thanks to the use of lightweight and ultra fast mirrors. It offers […]
Show season continues
I have reported on several shows and exhibitions in recent newsletters and, with show season still in full swing, I clocked up a few more air miles last week with a visit to Emballage in Paris as well as Food Matters Live in London. First up was Emballage, which took place in Paris at the […]
PACKAGING: Weekly round-up
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. If you have a news item you would like to submit for next week’s round-up, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com.
All packaging should be recyclable, full stop
During the recent PPMA Show, held at the NEC in Birmingham, UK on 30 September-2 October, I chaired a lecture in the seminar programme entitled Adapt or Die: the evolution of consumer packaging. Presented by Kevin Vyse, packaging technologist at Marks & Spencer, the audience heard how, much like man has evolved over the years, […]