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PACKAGING NEWS

UPM Raflatac unveils OptiCut Hönle Group
names new SD
WashOff linerless label of Hönle Group, a provider
The Americas’ subsidiary

UPM Raflatac has emissions, this product’s of industrial UV/LED UV
curing and disinfection and
expanded its direct thermal unavoidable greenhouse gas IR/hot-air drying equip-
linerless label offering with emissions have been com- ment as well as UV meas-
the launch of its new pensated for through the urement technology, has
OptiCut WashOff label named Chris Davis as direc-
designed for returnable and purchase of high-quality tor of sales Americas.
reusable plastic food con- carbon credits. This means Davis brings more than
tainers, including PP, that partners can promote 25 years of commercial and
HDPE and PET crates used their printed labels as executive experience in the
in food logistics. The CarbonNeutral certified. printing and converting
OptiCut WashOff label, ‘As retailers, hotel, restau-
compatible with most industry to the new role.
direct thermal printers and rant, catering and logistics Most recently, he served as
weighing scales, offers The label meets the need for innovative plastic packaging companies are increasingly head of sales for another
washability and easy, adhe- entire OptiCut linerless In addition, all products shifting towards returnable leading UV system pro-
sive residue-free separation portfolio, including excel- in the UPM Raflatac and reusable containers, we vider, driving sales activity
for industrial and home lent adhesion with a clean OptiCut linerless portfolio are thrilled to introduce our in packaging and industrial
washing machines. cut to various surfaces, min- are CarbonNeutral certified new wash-off solution for applications.
While ensuring excellent imized service spend, by Climate Impact Partners Davis will be working
washability, the OptiCut increased efficiency with a in accordance with The direct thermal printing,’ with the team to further
WashOff label meets end- longer maintenance cycle CarbonNeutral Protocol. commented Andoni expand customer relations
use requirements by offer- and flexibility to print and While UPM Raflatac is Rodriguez, from UPM and promote customer-cen-
ing the same benefits as the cut to any length. working to reduce internal Raflatac. tric support.
Admiral Packaging launches Label King receives

Bellissima DMS production sustainable award

Admiral Packaging, one of
the leading innovators in the San Diego, California-
manufacturing print and based label printing com-
packaging sector based in pany, Label King, recently
Rhode Island, has transi- won a best-in-class honor at
tioned to full production the TLMI Printing
with Bellissima DMS, further Excellence Awards for pro-
enhancing its innovative duction of the Dr. Bronner’s
printing processes. Peppermint Soap label. This
With Bellissima DMS, award, part of a program that
Admiral Packaging can now recognizes achievements in For its Dr. Bronner’s Soap label
deliver even finer detail with the North American label son is to minimize risk,’
reduced environmental The move comes after impressive results achieved in recent trials and packaging industry, was Parker said. ‘I feel going with
impact, a move that aligns Packaging. ‘Investment in and Wikoff Color announced at TLMI’s Annual
with its long-standing com- Bellissima’s innovative tech- Corporation, the US distribu- Meeting in Orlando, Florida, Mark Andy presses mini-
mitment to sustainability, tor for Asahi Photoproducts. attended by over 400 indus- mizes the risk because
quality and innovation. nology underscores our dedi- try members. they’ve been around for a
‘Adopting Bellissima DMS cation to exceeding our David Bell, director of The award-winning label long time, their products are
allows us to deliver excep- customers’ expectations, ele- Wikoff, commented: ‘By was produced on Label workhorses and there’s
tional print quality, matching vating the visual appeal of combining the Bellissima King’s Mark Andy P5 press, strong support behind them.’
the high standards of gravure their packaging on-shelf.’ DMS technology with an 8-color machine.
printing while offering the Asahi’s AFP Flat-Top Founded and led by company Label King’s relationship
flexibility and efficiency of The delivery has been sup- Washable Solvent plate, with president Robert Parker, with clients like Dr.
our advanced processes,’ ported by partners Cyber CleanPrint technology, we Label King also has a Mark Bronner’s, known for eco-
commented Robert Graphics, a certified can now achieve remarkable Andy 2200 and the DF3 digi- conscious practices, aligns
Hummell, vice president of Bellissima DMS platemaking precision replicating gra- tal finishing system. with Label King’s own sus-
operations at Admiral partner for the past six years, vure-printed packaging.’ ‘My goal as a business per- tainability initiatives.

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