Industry News
ETI supplies linerless technology to Hub Labels
Over the past decade ETI Converting Equipment has been developing and providing label printers and narrow web converters with innovative technologies to manufacture
linerless labels. In 2011, ETI’s MiniLiner and linerless technologies were on display at LabelExpo Europe. In 2013, ETI’s pattern hot melt adhesive coating technology was presented to the industry. Today, ETI is happy to announce the successful installation and start up of a new Cohesio dedicated to the manufacturing of linerless labels that uses its pattern adhesive coater. Hub Labels has purchased this new machine to improve and expand
its current linerless label manufacturing capabilities. This machine combines in-line silicone release coating with pattern hot melt adhesive coating to enable Hub Labels to produce several different linerless label products. The coatings can be applied full coverage, in stripes, or in any pattern to a preprinted paper or film face stock. As one example, this single machine is capable of producing wrap around labels for a variety of different end uses; from prepackaged food skin pack trays that include full or stripe coverage to beverage labels that require a repeat pattern. After ETI met with Hub to assess their current operations, one
principal goal was to improve coating uniformity and achieve much better control over the applied coating weight so that the finished rolls would perform well with the label applicators. After recent product trials at one of Hub Labels’ customers, ETI is happy to report these goals have been met and exceeded.
UK lockdown drives spike in aluminium packaging recycling rates, shows data
According to data released by the Environment Agency earlier today (10 June), 17,066 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling in the UK last month (May) – an increase of 48 per cent compared to the same period in 2019. With the UK lockdown resulting in a significant increase in the volume of aluminium packaging collected via kerbside systems, the number of PRNs raised have consequently skyrocketed. In fact, over the past three months alone, 38,014 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling nationwide (compared to just 25,986 during the same period last year). Commenting on the data, Rick Hindley, executive director at Alupro,
said: “The UK’s PRN data for May shows a dramatic increase, both month- on-month and year-on-year, in aluminium packaging recycling rates. Alongside greater public awareness about the benefits of recycling and an increase in the number of companies accredited for reprocessing, impressive rates can be attributed to the COVID-19 lockdown.
New Rotronic sword hygrometer for improved paper quality
ROTRONIC has a new sword handheld for temperature and humidity measurements in paper and cardboard stacks, also for textiles. The HP-GTS sword is ideal for making spot- checks and longer-term measurements during the production process and throughout product storage. This ensures highest paper quality for printing (e.g. colour registration and paper flatness). The instrument is also essential to determine product conditions for conservators working in museums and galleries.
PRODUCT FEATURES: •Measures relative humidity and temperature in stacks of paper and performs psychometric moisture calculations
• Large graphical display of up to four measured values
•Freely adjustable visual and audible alarms •64,000 data point memory with programmable logging interval •Range of application: -10…60 °C / 0…100 %rh (non-condensing) •Accuracy at 23 °C (±5 °C): ±2 %RH, ±0.3 °C The HP-GTS replaces the ever popular GTS sword hygrometer.
Contact Rotronic for a technical datasheet and product demonstration. T: 01293 571 000 W:
rotronic.co.uk Address: Rotronic Instruments (UK) Ltd, 1a Crompton Fields, Crompton Way, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 9EE
New lids for The Collective are a recipe
for success Pre-cut lids manufacturer Chadwicks of Bury (part of the Clondalkin Group) has produced a differentiated lidding solution for gourmet yoghurt brand, The Collective. Twelve different designs of the
UV Flexo printed clear PET lids have been produced, each one featuring a different recipe with the method revealed upon opening. Utilising the same innovative technology as Chadwicks’ unique coding concept, all the print is on the surface of the lids ensuring the printing ink does not come into contact with the product. Part of
the print is covered by the design and is only revealed when the lid is peeled back. Holly Pink, product controller from The Collective said: “Multiple designs are printed and packed randomly which means that every time the consumer buys this product they have the chance to pick up a different recipe idea, allowing us to offer some added value and differentiate our brand.” John Chadwick, managing director, at Chadwicks, added: “We are delighted to see
our printing technology being used so successfully for The Collective brand. This is a cost effective and versatile print method as it enables brands to utilise both sides of the lid whether its for recipe ideas, vouchers, competitions or additional information.” Chadwicks of Bury is a leading supplier of flexible packaging solutions in the
food, dairy, beverage, personal care and household sectors. With over 70 years’ experience, it has developed a reputation for leading the way in the manufacture of pre-cut lid solutions.
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