Product launches

UPM Raflatac introduces enhanced labels with PP Embossed overlaminating films

UPM Raflatac (stand 5D60) has introduced two new textured PP Embossed overlaminating films to give labels a new finish. Laminated over silver and gold films or over white and coloured papers, these Linen and Pearl embossing patterns give a new look and feel to labels and make them stand out even better. In addition to a quality look and feel, overlaminating can also create an impression of higher print contrast and colour intensity. In terms of functionality, film overlaminating protects the print from abrasion and extends the lifetime of the label. Continue reading...

Silvertyre PP TC for premium looks in tyre labelling from UPM Raflatac

UPM Raflatac’s (stand 5D60) new Silvertyre PP TC label face offers a combination of performance and premium looks for tyre labelling. The attention-grabbing metallized film introduces new design capabilities for labelling the vast majority of standard car tyre profiles. This top-coated polypropylene face has an excellent printability with good dimensional stability and register control to guarantee high-quality print results. Continue reading...

PP White TC 60 and ProLiner PP30 for food labelling from UPM Raflatac

UPM Raflatac (stand 5D60) has announced a new addition to the ProLiner® product family. PP White TC 60 RH 9 ProLiner PP30 is a combination of a high-quality, multipurpose filmic face, a high-tack hotmelt adhesive and the ProLiner PP30 for increased productivity and profitability in high-volume labelling. This new combination complements the current ProLiner PP30 product range for food, personal care and home care labelling.

New Optimum Extra mid-gloss paper for HP Indigo and digital UV-inkjet from UPM Raflatac

At the Digital Print Workshops during Labelexpo Europe 2011, UPM Raflatac (stand 5D60) is introducing Optimum Extra, a mid-gloss paper label face for HP Indigo and digital UV-inkjet printing. Optimum Extra covers all mid-gloss end-uses from food and drinks to home care, retail and logistics. It has a specially adapted surface which provides optimum colour saturation and consistently crisp resolution, without the need for an additional primer before printing. A long shelf-life prior to printing enables fast deliveries from stock – the vital difference when competing on quality and speed. Continue reading...

UPM Raflatac launches new label materials for retail sector

UPM Raflatac's (stand 5D60) Retail Eco SWP (Self-service Weigh-Price) is a new direct thermal labelstock for self-service scales, streamlined to minimize costs as well as reduce the environmental load. The new Thermal Eco 200 face with ideal dispensing and converting properties is laminated with a thinner HG45 glassine backing and the RH R5 hotmelt adhesive. Retail Eco SWP is specifically designed for today’s price competitive big volume markets. With the 25% thinner backing, Retail Eco offers a cost-competitive, environmentally responsible solution. Continue reading...

G Technologies Srl previews new series of UV reflectors

G Technologies Srl (stand 12V150) previews at Labelexpo Europe 2011 a new series of UV reflectors for label market and narrow web printing. The new only air-cooled reflectors mod. RQN and RQW, covered by special dichroic mirrors able to reflect 98% of ultraviolet radiation and to absorb more than 85% of infrared one, are delivered along with the new IESC (Innovative Energy Saving Control) electronic power supplier allowing to operate on stand-by condition by recovering over 80% energy without lamp to put out for a drastic heat reduction on substrate. Continue reading...

H.B. Fuller showcases label and tape adhesive solutions

H.B. Fuller (stand 7K100) will display it’s range of Fulltak® solvent based adhesives and water based products with particular focus on the launch of the company’s ‘SE75’ range of dispersions. It will also demonstrate its range of Lunatack® and... Continue reading...

Nanovis introduces NANOCLEANER for flexographic cleaning

Nanovis GmbH (stand 12W68) will present its newest product: the NANOCLEANER NWC-900. This innovative cleaning system cleans removable parts of flexographic printing presses from UV curing, solvent based or water based inks. The fast and efficient cleaning results will be demonstrated live at the Labelexpo. As the NANOCLEANER also recycles its cleaning agent simultaneously, no waste is produced and the cleaning agent can be used for unlimited time. Continue reading...

DG press ServiceS introduces the Vi-SOP for label and packaging printing

With the introduction of the Vi-SOP, label printer specialist DG press ServiceS (stand booth 11P132) hopes to meet the demands of print companies that want to print short runs of foil in offset quality.  The Vi-SOP, based on the Drent Vision, is a narrow web offset printing press with a width of 520 mm that enables printing on paper and foil featuring short changeover times while maintaining all the abilities of a high speed printing press. Continue reading...

FLEXcon showcases new product lines

FLEXcon (stand 12V66) will be showcasing three new products. THERMLfilm® HT™, is FLEXcon’s new advanced line of high-temperature polyimide films able to withstand the fluctuating temperatures, abrasion and chemicals inherent in the printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing process.

FLEXcon is also unveiling its FLEXmount Advantage Transfer Tapes (FATT); a range of tapes specially designed for bonding and mounting applications in consumer electronics, automotive, white goods and graphics.