Sealed Air has expanded its presence in the shrink label market with the unveiling of its new Cryovac® LT-1 shrink sleeve label, among the first in the industry with a density lower than the 1g/cc standard which guides polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling.

With a goal of helping reduce such illnesses, Chromatic Technologies Inc. has announced development of patent-pending ‘reveal inks’ that provide “return to fridge” reminders.

The Introduction to Pressure-sensitive/Self-adhesive Technology Workshop 2013, organized in co-operation with AWA Alexander Watson Associates, is an in-depth two-day opportunity for newcomers to the industry to gain real grounding in the essentials of this key labeling technology.

According to the North American label Market Study 2013 from AWA Alexander Watson Associates (www.awa.bv.com), the label market grew 3.8% from 2011 to 2012.

Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has introduced its Select Solutions™ Reclosure portfolio, designed to help package designers and packaged goods companies meet consumers’ needs for the convenience reclosure technology provides.

Label demand in the US is projected to climb 4.2% annually to $19.1 billion in 2017. Heat-shrink labels experience fastest growth while glue-applied labels face further loss.

Celebrating its history with the pop art icon and Warhol’s belief that “pop art is for everyone,” Perrier also offers a chance to take home an original Warhol work of art.

Domino Amjet introduces a YouTube channel designed to highlight and focus on digital printing solutions.

Changes are ahead for labeling— new label types, new technology and new machines are emerging. As with most types of machinery, versatility is in high demand, and labeling is no different.

That first sip of cold beer from an aluminum can or a bottle tastes great, doesn’t it? But don’t you wish there was a convenient way to keep that can colder, longer? Commodore Plastics has the answer with its new Labec® foam label stock, and is targeting both large and small breweries.