New study confirms faster exposure, improved plate uniformity and print quality across multiple plate types

Miraclon, in partnership with US-based trade shop, SGX, has concluded a recent study that confirms the Shine LED Lamp Kit, innovated by Miraclon, produces high-quality plates that provide measurable benefits for a full range of LAMS flexo plates over fluorescent exposure.

Impermea Materials, the advanced materials division of DetraPel, Inc., and INX International Ink Co. today announced an exclusive strategic partnership to accelerate the commercialization of PFAS-free, high-performance barrier coatings for packaging.

Leading inks, coatings, and varnishes supplier Pulse is reinforcing its Making Print Simple message for Labelexpo Europe 2025, with new products expertly formulated to simplify label and packaging printing.

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a global leader in sealing technology, announces the launch of the innovative Stefa® High-Performance Radial Shaft Seal portfolio designed to redefine performance standards under extreme application conditions.

Canon announces the expansion of its Red Label Zero FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) range designed for businesses who demand superior quality and professional-looking documents. Ideal for supporting print companies and corporate organisations looking to achieve their own CO2 net zero goals, the responsibly sourced papers are ClimatePartner and FSC® (FSC®-C008945) certified.

Introduction of the new REVO SERIES, a product family of sustainable flexographic solutions combining modern technology with a simplified, more reliable workflow.

Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in sustainable flexographic plate development, is presenting its latest solutions for the label market at Labelexpo Europe 2025, hosted at Gallus partner booths 3E23 and 3E29. The company is highlighting its new REVO SERIES plates.

Sun Chemical has announced the launch of its first HP Indigo-approved primer for label applications and HP Indigo 6X00, 6K, 6K+, 8X00, 8K presses, developed specifically for use with HP Indigo’s Inline Priming Unit (ILP).

Visitors to PRINTING United 2025 in October can see the bio-based BIOND materials up close on the Digidelta stand, with the entire range now available to purchase in markets around the world.

Drytac will showcase a range of new solutions on its booth (#1224) at PRINTING United 2025, while visitors can also learn more about its wider range of products and their capabilities.

• ACTEGA’s approved ACTDigi® LEP Primer is expertly designed for digitally printed labels, delivering optimum performance on a wide range of substrates, including coated and uncoated paper.

• Developed for the HP Indigo 6K, 6K + and 8K Digital Press series, the new ACTDigi® LEP Primer enhances ink adhesion, ensuring superior print quality for both in-line and near-line applications.
• The composition of the new water-based ACTDigi® LEP Primer is compliant with numerous regulations, makes it easy to clean and handle, and supports HP Indigo processes.

To meet the growing demand for resource-efficient, sustainable packaging solutions, Holmen has developed Holmen Elevate, a lightweight kraftliner.

Holmen Elevate is the lightest kraftliner on the market, available in 72, 82 and 92 gsm. The kraftliner is well suited for e-commerce, shelf-ready and food packaging applications where both sustainability and performance are essential.

Adhesive Materials has received recognitions from RecyClass for its releasable general purpose RW85C adhesive. In addition to the previously acquired approvals, label materials with RW85C adhesive are now recognized to be releasable in the HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) container recycling and alkali/water releasable adhesive in the PET bottle recycling*.