Labelling

The Henkel Packaging Adhesives division together with representatives from more than 900 companies discussed the trends that are set to shape packaging sustainability in 2022. Teamwork between all players in the value chain is essential.

Coding, marking and labelling systems, metal detectors and vision devices, software for monitoring production lines... There are many 4.0 solutions distributed by Nimax, which has always made updating its products and services its competitive factor. Without forgetting the values linked to social and environmental sustainability.

Avery Dennison, an American company specializing in the design and manufacture of labeling and functional materials, has achieved another market first with the launch of a new certified portfolio of vegan labels, which contain no animal-derived components.

The Indian manufacturer has chosen high-speed digital inkjet printing from Domino for printing 2D and QR codes on in-mold labels.

With over 30 years of experience in the field, Automation Address is the Italian reseller of HERMA industrial labelling machines, available in right and left-hand versions and capable of a maximum speed of 200 m/min with paper passage up to 320 mm.

Companies that produce barcode labels need reliable and consistent production, minimizing downtime or incidents that cause additional costs and delays.

The most compact product in the Etipack range has been restyled to succeed the historic E70S, which is retiring from the portfolio after more than 33 years of operation.

Waiting for the guidelines, the decree Milleproroghe postpones the entry into force of the rule. For products already on the market the limit is July 1.

Following extensive testing carried out with Canon specialists, Etica’s decided to invest in the new LabelStream 4000 digital label press with a hybrid configuration. Key strengths of the solution include excellent print quality, flexibility and speed.

Ahead of the introduction of new labelling rules, Giunko is launching a smart solution that takes up little space on the packaging and is cheaper, more informative, fully customisable and available in multiple languages.

The Fedrigoni Group has consolidated its growth trend with turnover up 18.5% and EBITDA up 12.5% compared to the first nine months of 2020. Turnover in the July-September quarter surpassed pre-Covid levels by 50%.

Trackyfood, the Food Traceability 4.0 platform developed to enhance the value of agri-food supply chains and a brand of Trackysat, has developed a digital label integrated with blockchain technology to protect the wine industry from fraud.

In February this year, Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies division launched Technomelt Supra ECO, a line of bio-based adhesives developed with the goal of promoting innovation and setting a new standard in sustainable packaging.

Identification and traceability: key elements for optimizing logistics processes and automating production. Weber Marking Systems for secure connectivity on packaging lines and in automated packaging systems.

The latest-generation solutions supplied by TSC AUTO ID feature more powerful wireless connectivity, printhead fault detection, high levels of security and flexible remote management.

The emerging affirmation of a new paradigm, defined “Internet of Packaging” (IoP), is made possible by the use of different technologies, integrated with digital capabilities: from the most common QR code to RFID tags, NFC, up to the most specific and sophisticated sensors able to detect and communicate complex factors related to food quality and safety.