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PACKAGING NEWS

Nobelus'flexible IN BRIEF

bel will be demonstrating
the advancements of its
packaging film line Overprint Management
Information System at
Labelexpo Europe 2023 for
labels and packaging.
One of the key features of
Overprint MIS is its Cost
Nobelus, an unsupported Estimation tool, which pro-
film and thermal laminate vides a hybrid view of conventional and digital produc-
supplier, has launched a ded- tion environments. Leveraging a machine learning algo-
icated line of print web films rithm and historical data, the tool calculates and fore-
designed specifically for flex- casts optimum production proposals, comparing costs
across varying print quantities for each press technology.
ible packaging applications. Additional features allow for accurate cost management,
These unsupported films enabling users to review actual production costs and
have no adhesive layer, mak- make informed decisions. Furthermore, Overprint MIS
optimizes production planning by displaying production
ing them compatible with New print web films for converters to explore new markets tasks in one main view, along with calculated time esti-
solventless and solvent-based mations based on machine learning, parameterization,
adhesives applied on a flexog- and knowledge we have PET Film, which pairs the and manual data entry. The system's Machine Learning
raphic press or wet laminat- gained over the last few durability of PET with the forecasting utilizes historical production data to provide
accurate time estimations, constantly re-calculating to
ing system. years.’ soft-touch Karess finish for ensure optimized job prioritization and gain on prepara-
Roy Langlois, product PlatinumOPP 100ga tactile stand-up pouches. tion times regardless of last-minute changes. Overprint
manager for films at Gloss/Matte Films are BOPP All standard-size films in MIS offers comprehensive, end-to-end production mon-
Nobelus, stated: ‘We are films designed to protect ink the flexible packaging film itoring in a central access point. Visitors can find bel on
booth 9A15, Hall 9 and on Bobst’s booth 3A58, Hall 3 dur-
and enhance designs;
excited to continue our flexi- PlatinumOPP Heat-Sealable portfolio are available with ing Labelexpo Europe 2023.
ble packaging journey by Gloss/Matte Films bring the no minimum order quantity
offering six new products as same high-quality finishes to with the goal of helping KDV Label has joined the
print webs and out surfaces. packaging formats that make smaller digital converters Association of Plastic
This new portfolio will allow use of a lap seal. The line also explore new markets and Recyclers (APR) to contribute
to the industry’s success of
Nobelus to service more con- includes two PET films: an packaging formats. Nobelus recycling existing plastic into
verters in the flexible packag- essential PlatinumPET Gloss has taken an educational new material to reduce land-
ing space using the materials Film and a premium Karess approach to the launch. filling, plastic pollution, and
greenhouse gas emissions.
‘We are pleased to welcome KDV Label to the Association of
Persil adds QR codes on packs to Plastic Recyclers,’ said Steve Alexander, APR president and
CEO. ‘Label manufacturers play a critical role in package
improve accessibility design for recyclability. APR membership demonstrates
commitment to improve recycling and create packaging
that is truly circular.’ As a manufacturer of labels for food,
beverage, health and beauty, automotive, and specialty
Detergent brand Persil has consumer goods, KDV Label understands the importance of
added Accessible QR codes collaborating with stakeholders throughout the value chain
(AQR), developed with aug- and appreciates the progress APR has made in coordinating
mented reality specialists efforts throughout the plastics industry.
Zappar and in collaboration Finat has revealed its white-
with Royal National Institute paper on the role of self-
of Blind People RNIB, to a adhesive labels In PET recy-
range of packs. The codes cling.Self-adhesive labels
aim to provide the UK’s 2 are a versatile packaging
solution, and they follow
million blind and partially eco-design principles to fit
sighted people with access to A new enhanced Accessible QR (AQR) code on their packaging different packaging types
product information and a and applications. The choice
more inclusive shopping information in a structured the AQRs more detectable of a self-adhesive label and its components is applica-
experience. way that has been designed works by adding additional tion-dependent, and the design of the packaging needs
to consider its complete life cycle, including recycling.
Persil’s capsules in plastic- with blind and partially markings to existing QR During the recycling of PET containers, shredded PET
free packaging and its sighted users in mind. flakes need to be separated from other materials as effi-
Ultimate Liquids range will The AQR also interacts codes. This simple enhance- ciently as possible. Specifically created 'wash-off' self-
now feature a new enhanced with the device’s configured ment means brands can inte- adhesive labels are designed to release from the PET con-
tainer in the washing step of the recycling process. This
Accessible QR (AQR) code accessibility features to dis- grate a layer of accessibility, results in clean PET flakes for closed-loop recycling. Labels
on their packaging. Once play information in larger use their existing code incorporating permanent adhesives might hinder recy-
accessed via smartphone, the text or in audio-described cling as these are not designed to be cleanly released in
code provides product, and voice-guided formats. scheme, not take up any addi- the washing conditions used and contaminate PET flakes
usage, safety and recycling The technology that makes tional space on-pack. or stick to the recycling equipment.
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