Contents In this issue


Drying Curing & UV 9.


Inadequate moisture measurements can have a direct impact on the properties of the web


10. How Fragma Espacios is redefining décor and display with Roland DG


12. Is UVC LED technology ready for real-world UV curing?


Ink & Ink Dispensers 14.


16. Printability and colour proofing assured


Quantifying ink consumption per job: unlocking the value of data in package printing


Reel & Roll handling 18. Adapting reel handling to modern production environments


19.


Investment in Slitter Unloading brings Safety and Speed Improvements


Shrink sleeve technologies 20.


Sustainable converting 22.


From tricks to treats: Shrink sleeving for seasonal packaging


From forest to future: how paper carrier bags contribute to the circular bioeconomy


24. Boosting sustainability eff orts with single-pass flexo 26. Why adhesives can make or break sustainability claims 28. A holistic path forward for driving sustainability in packaging


Labelling solutions 30.


The future is bright if you know HOW! Tackling the UV flexo opaque white challenge


32. Business context and challenges


34. Smart Packaging in F&B – From Compliance to Consumer Connection


35. On-demand colour printing Editor:


Samuel Jones sjones@datateam.co.uk


+44 (0)1622 699 104


Advertisement Manager: Kalil Kayani kkayani@datateam.co.uk +44 (0)7557 514154


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October 2025


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