A knowledge of the technical aspects of heat shrink sleeve label technologies is becoming an essential qualification for most professionals working in the broad packaging industry – either as a brand owner or as a converter. AWA Alexander Watson Associates are once again holding two 'hands-on' two-day sleeve label workshops this year -- designed to provide an all-round essential briefing.

The search is now on to find the label sector's finest, as entries open for the 11th annual Label Industry Global Awards. This prestigious awards program celebrates excellence and achievement across the label printing industry and recognizes those individuals and companies at the top of their game. Being presented on 9 September as part of Labelexpo Americas in Chicago, entries are welcomed from all converters/printers and label industry suppliers.

There are four categories in total. The esteemed R. Stanton Avery Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Avery Dennison, recognizes the values and vision of Stan Avery and his pioneering efforts.

Flint Group Narrow Web will host an AWA sponsored seminar at their Center for Technical Excellence in Plymouth, Minnesota in late June. This workshop, titled Introduction to Heat Shrink Sleeve Label Technologies is designed to provide an all-round essential briefing along with workshop activities presented by Flint Group and key industry suppliers.

Due to popular demand, two workshop sessions have been scheduled – each workshop is a full two day program. Workshops are complete with presentations and hands-on activities hosted by Flint Group and Accraply.

Today, AR Metallizing, the experts in brand enhancements using unique labeling solutions, announced that they would exhibit at the Craft Beverage Expo, the first and only event dedicated to the artisan beverage community. This groundbreaking trade show takes place May 6-8, 2014, at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA.

The Craft Beverage Expo is designed to connect artisan wine, craft beer, spirits and cider producers with the post-production partners and business strategies they need to successfully market their creations.

Non-stop Technical Service increased to 11 hours per day.

Prati, a global technology leader in the label industry, is proud to announce that from May 1, 2014, its Technical Assistance Department will be open all day, Monday to Friday from 7.30 to 18.30 h.

Release liner is a major contributor to the success of many industries today, from tapes and gaskets to baking papers, medical disposables, and, of course, pressure-sensitive labels. Annually, it is the subject of the AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference and Exhibition, which alternates between USA and Europe. This year's event was held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 19-21 March.

Campari presents the new Art Labels limited edition, a modern reinterpretation of a number of works by Fortunato Depero, one of the most representative artists of the Futurist movement who had a long association with Campari.

Three collectible labels are the protagonists of the Campari limited edition and summarize three moments strongly related to the optimal consumption of the product: the preparation of a perfect cocktail, the pleasure of enjoying a Campari and its tasting.

Award winning label printer Mercian Labels has marked its 45th anniversary with a celebration including all its staff.

The Staffordshire based printer was incorporated on 11 April 1969 and originally traded from a town-house in the picturesque village of Penkridge.  Now based at its modern purpose-built factory in nearby Cannock, the group employees 37 people across 2 sites, trading with over 20 countries and over 9,000 businesses.

The team at Hi-Tech Printing & Labeling, Inc. knows that the effects of true craftsmanship in labeling can reverberate throughout the industry.

hion professionals will find a team that is dedicated to customer service, punctuality and competitive pricing. Of course, none of that would matter if their custom woven labels and hang tags lacked quality craftsmanship. Fortunately, that's never the case.

Labelexpo Americas, the industry's premier trade show for label and package printing in North and South America is expecting a 10% increase in its show floor size as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. Currently over 95% of the total exhibition floor is already sold and the exhibition's footprint is on track to cover 194,000sqft; up from 185,000sqft in 2012.

Returning to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Chicago, between 9-11 September, Labelexpo Americas will feature over 400 exhibitors including 62 exhibiting for the first time. Many big name exhibitors have significantly increased their presence at the event.

Make informed choices in relation to consumed food products thanks to Primera's labelling solutions

Consumers question critically what they eat and therefore would like to know what is in the products they buy. A detailed and self-explanatory listing of ingredients is essential especially to people that embrace the vegan way of life. And the number of vegans increases daily. This group of consumers needs to know exactly which ingredients are used. A challenge that not only vegan living people have to face is that many used substances are only listed with their cryptic E numbers, which hardly anybody knows by heart.

Security logistics labels from Schreiner ProTech showcase the label industry's expertise in product authentication

FINAT, Europe's international industry association for self-adhesive labels, is active in promoting the achievements of its members, many of whom are label converters, through its annual label competition, whose winning entries go forward for judging in the prestigious World Label Awards. Both competitions demonstrate the versatility, flexibility, and technical skills that print on to self-adhesive labelstock can deliver. One area where self-adhesive labels have, in recent years, proved particularly adept is in the creation of security labels to help brand owners to provide authentication data for their products, and foil the perpetrators of today's huge global business in counterfeit goods and 'grey market' trading.