RK Print Coat – “Consistency of flexo ink additive performance”
Inks, since they are valued for their communicative value, need to look good and must be durable when applied to a label or a package of some description or something else. However, converters and their print and packaging buying customers are generally looking for something more. That something more, may be better adhesion and/or chemical […]
Robatech celebrates 50 years of innovation and partnerships
Robatech AG, Swiss manufacturer of adhesive application systems, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025 under the motto “Connecting the future.” Since its founding in 1975, the company has been known for pioneering technology, sustainable solutions, and close cooperation with customers, partners, and employees worldwide. Gratitude and confidence “We are looking back with gratitude – […]
Flexpack materials – Price trends remain volatile in Q2 of 2025
While prices for one-side coated paper (60 g/m²) increased by 2% compared to Q1 2025, confirming the upward trend, other materials experienced slight price declines: aluminium foil (7 micron) fell by 4%, BOPA film (15 micron) by 1%, and PET film (12 micron) by 2% compared to the previous quarter. BOPP film (20 micron) remained […]
Zecher and Ulmex focus on product innovations at K 2025
As one of the leading manufacturers of anilox rollers, Zecher GmbH will be exhibiting at K 2025, the leading international trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry, together with its long-standing sales partner Ulmex GmbH & Co. KG. The focus of the trade fair presentation will be on Zecher’s newly aligned sales strategy, which […]
FMS appoints new Technical Director, continuing family tradition
FMS Force Measuring Systems AG, a global leader in web tension control and force measurement technology, announces the appointment of Nadine Inhelder as Technical Director. This transition follows the retirement of long-standing Technical Director Thomas Lammer, one of the company’s founding members. Founded in 1993, FMS AG has been under the leadership of CEO Jörg […]