Category: In the News

Press release submitted on behalf of Arburg. • Innovative: In-mold labelling (IML) for centrifuge tubes creates added value • Sustainable: Medical technology products with adhesive-free IML labels made from mono-material • In partnership: Joint project around high-performance electric machine While in-mold labelling (IML) is standard for packaging products, this process is still rarely used in […]

by Cori Watkins, writer, Plastics Decorating Ren-Flex Packaging (Ren-Flex), with a facility in Ophirton, Johannesburg, South Africa, printed its first in-mold labels (IML) in 2011. With support from its sister company, Ren-Form Group, Ren-Flex offers the largest selection of IML in the South African market. In 2023, a project for brand owners Canway Supply Chain […]

By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Decorating StackTeck Systems Ltd., headquartered in Ontario, Canada, is a global provider of injection molding solutions, including engineering, prototyping and plastic part development services; injection molds, frames and quick-change technology; and automation systems. Working within the caps and closures, cosmetics, medical, PET preforms, personal care and thin-wall packaging […]

Topeka, Kansas — The board of directors of the In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) has announced a change in leadership roles. Dianna Brodine will serve as executive director and Cori Watkins will serve as member coordinator. Brodine has served as IMDA’s managing director since December 2020. With more than 18 years in the plastics industry, she […]

by Cori Watkins, writer, Plastics Decorating Ren-Flex Packaging (Ren-Flex), with a facility in Ophirton, Johannesburg, South Africa, printed its first in-mold labels (IML) in 2011. With support from its sister company, Ren-Form Group, Ren-Flex offers the largest selection of IML in the South African market. In 2023, a project for brand owners Canway Supply Chain […]

(Article shared from Plastics Today Author: Norbert Sparrow) The technology has the potential to bring lightweight, compact, and affordable smart surfaces to automotive, consumer, and medical applications. In-mold electronics is an emerging technology that produces multi-functional surfaces for applications in an array of industries, including consumer products, automotive, and medical technology. It has tremendous potential: […]

Article shared from Label & Narrow Web.  Author: Steve Katz There’s a lot more to labels than those that are pressure sensitive and glue-applied. Last month, in this space, we discussed the growth, attention and headway being made by linerless labels. The format’s sustainability advantages, as well as R&D investments by leading substrate suppliers and […]

Press release submitted on behalf of Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) and Stephanos Karydakis IML SA.  Acquisition expands MCC’s in-mold labeling network, creates new foothold to complement its position in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Giorgos Karydakis to continue running the business under the MCC Karydakis brand. Multi-Color Corporation (MCC), Chicago, Illinois, and Athens, Greece, one of […]

Press release submitted on behalf of Sabic and partners. The single-step IML technology achieves a seamless part decoration right in the injection mold, where the label becomes an integral component of the packaging itself. Dedicated label film types and high-definition printing technology result in a very attractive and cost-effective decorative solution. Besides using certified renewable […]

Press release submitted on behalf of KRONES AG. Krones is close to sign an agreement regarding the acquisition of 100% of Netstal Maschinen AG (Netstal) from KraussMaffei. Based in Naefels, Switzerland, Netstal is a leading supplier of injection molding machines to the beverage market (PET preforms and caps) as well as to the medical and […]