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Much has changed in the self-adhesive label market since Label Tech was established in Dublin back in 1992. Today, the company is the largest independent label converter in Ireland, with a staff of 48 operating from a 20,000 sq ft facility in Santry, a northern suburb of the capital city. With multiple label print awards testifying to its prowess , Label Tech uses its knowledge and expertise to bring top quality label solutions to industry sectors including food and drink, health and nutrition, pharmaceutical, transport, and logistics.
Today the company is run by Managing Director James Costello, Sales & Finance Director Johnny Woods and Chairman David Keogh. Costello explained: “When we first opened our business, self-adhesive labels were largely functional and the demands of consumers, plus production capabilities were a long way from where they are today. In recent times, customer expectations and levels of sophistication have grown exponentially.”
As the company name suggests, Label Tech has always taken a strong interest in the technical side of printing, and significant investment over the years has ensured that it exceeds customer demands. The company has become well known for its staff’s knowledge and expertise, collaborating with customers to achieve some outstanding bespoke label solutions. Believing that a company is only as good as its people, Label Tech invests time and money in fostering the talent of its employees and encouraging them to grow their skills and competence.
“It’s the combination of this and sustained investment in key technology over the past few years that has guaranteed Label Tech has stayed ahead of the competition,” he added. The latest of these machine investments is one of the new Mark Andy Evolution flexo presses that was launched so successfully at Labelexpo in Brussels in 2019.
The Evolution, which was installed and commissioned at Label Tech over the Summer is a 13” (330mm) 8-colour press equipped with full UV curing. It has been specified with an unwind roll lift, two die stations and a sheeter and conveyor. In addition, turn bars, a cold foil facility and laminator are mounted on overhead rails, and there is a BST inspection camera. For roll-to-roll operation, a duel framed rewind with roll lift is also installed.
Chosen for its extensive production capability, the new Evolution: “is the first of three presses that will be installed over the next investment phase in Label Tech’s growth,” according to Costello, who added that the big attractions of the Mark Andy Evolution are its speed and flexibility that will serve an increasing order book and growing customer base. “Meeting and exceeding market demands is even more possible now through this machine’s versatility and scalability,” he said.
Speaking for Mark Andy, UK & Ireland Sales Manager Paul Macdonald added: “It’s another example of Label Tech putting quality and investment in the latest technology at the forefront of its business. Its increased arsenal of capability will enable customers to secure faster turnaround times and unrivalled quality on every order. Mark Andy is delighted to be playing a key part in this company’s success.”
This is the second of three Evolution presses to be installed in Ireland since the Covid-19 lockdown began in March, and Paul Macdonald is proud of the Mark Andy technicians who have worked closely with customers to ensure all health and safety issues specific to the pandemic have been strictly observed at all times.
Likewise, at Label Tech, where Level 5 Covid restrictions have been in place since 21st October, James Costello said: “Everyone here is operating with safety in mind and taking all precautions necessary to ensure that we continue to trade safely. The health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance and we follow all guidelines and protocols provided by the HSE and the Irish Government. We are also in constant contact with our customers and suppliers to ensure compliance across all mandatory practices.”
In a year that has proved unprecedently difficult for commerce to continue, those companies with an enterprising mindset have found ways to work around the problems and build new strength into their businesses. With no immediate end in sight to the pandemic, those who adapt and continue to invest will survive and flourish at the expense of others. Label Tech exemplifies this mantra.
About Mark Andy Inc.
Mark Andy is a pioneer of the graphic arts and printing industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of narrow- and mid-web printing and finishing equipment, it supplies leading global brands, including Mark Andy and Presstek printing presses, Rotoflex finishing solutions, as well as a complete line of Mark Andy Print Products consumables and pressroom supplies. All products are backed by the largest customer support team in the industry, minimizing downtime and helping customers be profitable, efficient and at the forefront of innovation. Mark Andy does what it takes to understand each customer’s unique business, the challenges they face and the pressures they feel. It strives to provide products and services that help customers solve their problems and solutions that go a step further, allowing them to excel in their day-to-day operations, ultimately increasing productivity and reaching their full potential. For more information, visit www.markandy.com.
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Cambridge, November 18, 2020: The results of a series of lab experiments demonstrate why Xaar’s TF Technology ink recirculation, invented more than a decade ago, still sets the benchmark for industrial inkjet recirculation techniques today to deliver a wider window of operation for users.
Presented in Xaar’s new white paper subtitled ‘What goes around, comes around’, the research compares Xaar’s TF Technology ink recirculation with alternative ink recirculation techniques used by most other printhead manufacturers.
Whilst ink recirculation is now commonplace, the white paper clearly shows that all technologies are not equal. A printhead’s architecture determines how well ink recirculation is implemented and therefore influences the degree to which the method delivers benefits across today’s wide range of printing and jetting applications.
TF Technology is a key building block in Xaar’s recently announced ImagineX bulk platform which will power the next 30 years of innovation in inkjet capabilities and printhead launches.
Together with the unique Hybrid Side Shooter printhead architecture, Xaar’s TF Technology enables ink or other fluids to flow directly past the back of the nozzle during drop ejection at very high flow rates.
This ensures the nozzles are continuously primed, keeping the printhead operational and the nozzles firing and – with the ink in constant motion – prevents sedimentation and nozzle blocking, particularly in heavily pigmented inks. Any air bubbles and unwanted particles in the ink are also carried away, improving reliability, even in the harshest industrial environment.
With TF Technology, jetting is significantly more reliable compared to alternative ‘roof mode architecture’ design printheads whose convoluted ink flow paths means that recirculation is close to, but not at the back of the nozzle.
“Xaar’s TF Technology ink recirculation completely revolutionised inkjet printing and has become an essential feature for a wide range of industrial inkjet applications,” said Angus Condie, Director of Technology at Xaar and one of the authors of the white paper.
Launched by Xaar in 2007 with the introduction of the Xaar 1001 printhead XF Technology has since opened up exciting new applications such as glass printing with frit inks, high opacity white pigment ink printing for labels, and heavily loaded conductive inks for printed electronics - transforming the digital inkjet industry and becoming an industry requirement for effective and reliable inkjet printing.
“Our research proves that ink recirculation solutions vary due to their architectural design, yielding vastly different results. Xaar’s TF Technology still greatly outperforms its rivals and continues to set the benchmark for ink recirculation today, delivering the widest window of operation within inkjet printing,” concluded Condie.
The complete white paper can be downloaded from Xaar’s website and is available now at https://www.xaar.com/en/resource-centre/tf-technology-what-goes-around-….
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About Xaar
Together with our partners and customers, Xaar has been transforming the world of inkjet technology for 30 years – and we’re just getting started.
With a new leadership team, new technology and new products, we have an exciting roadmap for the future – that will help our partners unleash the true power of inkjet printing and open up a world of opportunities for their business. We believe true innovation comes from collaboration, which is why all our teams work together in Cambridgeshire where industrial inkjet was born.
Collaboration is at the core of our global partnerships too - whether we’re helping customers enhance their uptime or create production efficiencies from high-speed digitisation - we’re always innovating together.
We know that inkjet technology can not only maximise the efficiency of our partners’ businesses but help them evolve too. That’s why we go on a journey with our customers - offering expert insights and technical support every step of the way. Just like our printheads, Xaar’s partnerships are built to last.
Welcome to a whole new Xaar. www.xaar.com
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Aptar Beauty + Home, a global leader in dispensing and full packaging solutions for the beauty, personal care and home care industry, has taken a further step toward its sustainability goals by pre-qualifying 45+ products to ensure alignment with Credo’s Sustainable Packaging Guidelines. The current Credocompliant product selection includes airless full packaging, dispensers, spray technology and the broadest range of dispensing closures available in at least 50%, but up to 100%, post-consumer recycled resin*, in the North America market.
Credo, a pioneer in the clean beauty category, released its Sustainable Packaging Guidelines in April 2020 in response to the growing concern about beauty packaging waste. These guidelines are the latest chapter of The Credo Clean Standard™ which defines “Clean Beauty” and offers brands a comprehensive playbook on safety, sourcing, sustainability and more. According to Google Trends, consumer interest in sustainable brands has almost doubled in the past year** as more consumers were able to see the first-hand environmental impacts through pandemic shut downs.
“As a leader in the packaging industry our mission is to help our brand partners on their sustainability journey while working towards our own circular economy goals. By pre-qualifying our sustainable products, produced in North America, in alignment with Credo’s guidelines, we hope to facilitate easier sourcing and provide clear guidance on our products’ environmental impacts.” - Philippe Erhart, President of Beauty + Home, North America
With the introduction of the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines, Credo will become the first beauty retailer to introduce a mandatory packaging guideline for all of its brand partners to follow. The policy will:
Prohibit single-use masks and wipes by June 2021
Require brands to replace virgin petrochemical plastic with 50% or more recycled plastic, or another non-plastic material, by June 2023
Disallow brands from implying packaging is compostable or recyclable if it is not; brands must provide clear, accurate disposal instructions for consumers in an effort to help improve the
overtaxed, contaminated recycling stream
Emphasize reusable packaging systems: durable containers the customer keeps and refills with new product, in packaging designed to be environmentally preferable
“We are at a crucial point with regard to consumption and waste. It is time that beauty companies make real, actionable commitments that will drastically reduce this sector’s impact,” said Mia Davis, Credo’s Director of Environmental and Social Responsibility. “Credo’s Sustainable Packaging Guidelines offer brands clear goals and deadlines for better material choices, and as a part of this work, we’re forging new, pre-competitive alliances with packaging companies like Aptar to ensure access to better, more sustainable materials.”
Aptar’s global approach to sustainability addresses multiple facets from a people, product and planet perspective. In alignment with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global
Commitment, Aptar has committed to 100% of Beauty + Home’s products will be recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2025. Recently, Aptar announced formalizing and approval of its Science Based Targets, setting an emissions goal consistent with requirements to keep global warming below 2° Celsius by 2030. This implementation incorporates operations electricity, fuel oil, natural gas and refrigerant use as well as operations including transportation of goods and raw materials. Click here for additional information.
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About Aptar Beauty + Home:
Aptar Beauty + Home is part of AptarGroup, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacturing of a broad range of drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active packaging solutions. Aptar uses insights, design, engineering and science to create dosing, dispensing and protective packaging technologies for the world’s leading brands, in turn making a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of millions of people around the world. Aptar’s innovative solutions and services serve a variety of end markets including pharmaceutical, beauty, personal care, home, food and beverage. The company is headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois and has 14,000 dedicated employees in 20 countries.
For more information, visit www.aptar.com.
About Credo Beauty
Founded in 2014 by former Sephora executives, Credo is today’s largest and fastest-growing clean beauty retailer, partnering with 135+ beauty brands across skincare, color, body, fragrance and hair care categories. Credo’s mission continues to be focused on changing the beauty industry for the better and making clean beauty accessible to everyone. All brands must comply with the Credo Clean Standard, the most comprehensive in beauty retail. With an omni-channel approach, Credo currently boasts nine stores across the U.S. and an ecommerce site experiencing extraordinary growth. With transparency and education at the forefront, customers and brands alike benefit from Credo’s services/programs such as Credo Live (online and video chats with in-store reps), Clean Swaps Program, Your Product Finder (smart database to navigate 450k ingredients), local retail partnerships/education panels/event series, and access to our Clean Beauty Council (industry experts leading the Clean Beauty movement). A portion of every sale goes to the non-profit partner, Lipstick Angels.
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