New Hampshire-based Winco ID provides regional base to enhance service and support for Northeast customers
August 21, 2013
Pro Mach, Inc. announces that its ID Technology division has acquired New Hampshire-based Winco ID, a leading manufacturer and provider of label, barcode, and identification solutions. ID Technology, based in Fort Worth, Texas, is one of North America's largest single-source providers of labeling, coding, and marking equipment, services, labels, and related supplies.
Acquisition strengthens service for Canadian customers
August 5, 2013
Pro Mach, Inc. announces that its ID Technology division has acquired Colet, a leading label manufacturer and provider of packaging supplies. Toronto, Ontario-based Colet, will serve as ID Technology’s first label converting and production facility in Canada. This will allow ID Technology to more effectively support and serve Canadian customers, while providing a solid regional base for continued growth.
Packaging trends growth in labeling for primary packaging
July 31, 2013
Label demand in the US is projected to climb 4.2% annually to $19.1 billion in 2017. Heat-shrink labels experience fastest growth while glue-applied labels face further loss.
Avery Dennison Corporation announced today that it has formalized a company-wide policy to promote responsible paper sourcing and procurement. The policy will be available in the Reports and Downloads section of the company’s sustainability website.
Insignia Technologies has launched a new smart label aimed at improving customer confidence in the quality of their food while cutting down on unnecessary waste. Easily incorporated into any film lid, the label is activated when a packet is opened and triggers a timer that changes color as the food within loses freshness – meaning hungry fridge-raiders can tell straight away if their snack is out of date or not.
Changes are ahead for labeling— new label types, new technology and new machines are emerging. As with most types of machinery, versatility is in high demand, and labeling is no different.
That first sip of cold beer from an aluminum can or a bottle tastes great, doesn’t it? But don’t you wish there was a convenient way to keep that can colder, longer? Commodore Plastics has the answer with its new Labec® foam label stock, and is targeting both large and small breweries.
Avery Dennison Corporation announce the introduction of the Aqua Stick™ Portfolio featuring Z3338—an advanced emulsion adhesive that enables sparkling wine and champagne brand owners to effectively utilize pressure-sensitive labeling materials on surfaces with heavy condensation.
As sustainability continues to be on the forefront not only for natural water sources but also for bottle-to-bottle recycling, Eternal Water decided to switch to a thinner pressure-sensitive label to help lessen the environmental impact and also benefit the label’s graphic profile.
