Nordvalls invests in Martin Automatic technology
With six production sites across northern Europe, Nordvalls Etikett is one of Scandinavia’s leading suppliers of labels. To improve production efficiency, it has consistently chosen Martin Automatic unwind/splice technology for its printing presses. Established back in 1907 by Victor Hugo Olsson, Nordvalls now employs more than 350 people at its production facilities in Sjöbo, Bjuv, […]
RK Print Coat – “Quality control for carton and label conversion”
Perfumery or fragrances and cosmetics have always had a certain cache, associated as they are with indulgence, self-image and luxury consumerism. Packaging and labelling for cosmetics and particularly fragrances must be of the highest order. A good deal of brand awareness is due to presentation. Some would say that perfumery and cosmetic goods are sold […]
Valco Melton acquired by Graco Inc.
Valco Melton has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Graco Inc., a global leader in fluid and powder handling technologies, in an all-cash transaction. Valco Melton will become part of Graco’s Industrial division upon closing, with timing expected sometime in the third quarter. Common dedication to global customers “Like Valco Melton, Graco has […]
Zecher GmbH expands service portfolio with new Cleaning Center
Zecher GmbH, one of the leading manufacturers of anilox rolls for the printing industry, is further expanding its range of services: With the new Zecher Cleaning Center, the company is focusing on state-of-the-art and reliable cleaning of anilox rolls and sleeves. Strategic expansion in the field of laser cleaning By acquiring an additional laser cleaning […]
Afera – “From the Gulf to the coating line”
For Europe’s adhesive tape industry, the conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran is no longer a distant geopolitical crisis. It is feeding into the economics of tape production, affecting energy, petrochemical inputs, freight, lead times, pricing and customer demand across the value chain. The diplomatic picture remains fluid, but that has not restored normal […]