Labels

Pinnacle Label, Buffalo, N.Y., has added Recyclabels with Clean Edge Technology to its product line. The product features a 100 percent post-consumer face stock and a recyclable permanent adhesive. Pinnacle Label found it necessary to research and develop a recyclable cut-sheet pressure-sensitive label in response to former President Clinton’s Executive Order 13148 section 702 “Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management.” The order requires the federal government to purchase paper products using environmentally benign adhesives (EBA’s) when technically practical and cost effective. “The new line, which features eight of the top-selling die layouts, will not only help our distributors serve their customers,

If it weren’t for labels, you couldn’t tell a jar of mild salsa from a blow-your-head off-hot variety until it was too late. And, if there was no hang tag to alert a maintenance worker that a malfunctioning valve is on lock out, there could be serious consequences. From eye-catching prime labels to super-durable industrial applications, labels and tags readily adapt to evolving technology and emerging applications, and will remain viable, profitable products well into the future. Some of the most successful label and tag suppliers are those with unique manufacturing capabilities resulting in innovative, value-added products that set them apart from the

The Organic Trade Association accepted Deer Park, New York-based Overnight Labels as a new associate member. Membership was granted due to the company’s alliance with businesses in the organic trade, as well as its ability to provide environmentally friendly printing processes, including water-based inks, aqueous coatings and environmentally friendly substrates. Overnight Labels supplies labels, shrink sleeves, neck bands, multi-packs and flexible packaging to markets such as natural and organic food, beverage and personal care. The company is the winner of the FTA 2007 Environmental Excellence Award for Process Improvement, and the recipient of multiple awards for print quality. Overnight Labels will be at

The first priority of advertising is establishing need. Even product lines offering unlimited market potential and movement require a little push to maintain sales quotas. The good news is, the function of some products enables them to sneak their way into virtually any market. Form/label combinations, for instance, can be sold to almost every business sector. And, while traditional forms business has hit a plateau in recent years, form/label combinations still indicate room for product growth. Any business with high-volume shipping; any company dealing heavily in consistent consumer response or one requiring the services of a two-in-one product can be targeted to expand form/label

Taylor Label, located in Brampton, Ontario, has developed FSC-certified laser labels. The FSC-certified GoGreen Labels are designed to run in laser and ink-jet printers, as well as copiers and digital presses. The company stocks more than 30 popular blank formats, and produces custom and printed versions on demand. The labels look, feel and perform just like traditional laser labels, yet they are a “green revolution” for this product category. Taylor Label—a trade-only company—was named “The Most Environmentally Progressive Printer in Canada” at the Environmental Print Awards held in March 2007, and went on to become the first FSC Certified label converter in June

Counterfeiting is a devastating problem, and one that will never be fully eradicated. But, just how much of an impact is it actually having on the marketplace? Check out these startling statistics estimating the value of counterfeit goods worldwide, which was presented to HP Indigo press owners during the February 2007 Dscoop Digital Solutions Cooperative (www.dscoop.org) at Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Fla.: • Pharmaceuticals—$49B • Automotive and aircraft parts—$12B • IT and software—$10.9B • Music and film—$5B • Apparel—$2.1B • Cosmetics and toiletries—7 percent to 10 percent of the worldwide market Overall, counterfeiting has put a $250 billion dent in

Headquartered in Hauppauge, N.Y., Muller Martini’s newly developed inline laminating and matrix waste removal stations for self-adhesive labels make its Alprinta-V web offset press even more versatile. During production, a UV-curable laminating glue is applied via the flexo unit to the substrate. Then, in the laminating station, a film is dispensed onto the web that runs through a UV lamp where the glue is cured. Muller Martini’s new Alprinta-V laminating station is ideal for: • Unwind units for rolls with diameters of up to 311⁄2" • Machine speeds of up to 1,200 fpm, depending on substrates • Film widths up to 291⁄8"

1 Discount Labels Headquarters: New Albany, Ind. Labels & Tags Sales $(000): 84,356 Total Sales $(000): 84,356 2 Label Art Headquarters: Wilton, N.H. Labels & Tags Sales $(000): 49,000 Total Sales $(000): 49,000 3 Diversified Labeling Solutions Headquarters: Itasca, Ill. Labels & Tags Sales $(000): 45,600 Total Sales $(000): 45,600 4 Kay Toledo Tag/Special Service Partners Headquarters: Toledo, Ohio Labels & Tags Sales $(000): 42,750 Total Sales $(000): 45,000 5 Gill Studios Headquarters: Shawnee Mission, Kan. Labels

Using labels is easier than ever with new Fastply labels from Elgin, Illinois-based Continental Datalabel. Vertical slits between columns allow the user to separate the strips of labels, exposing the ends for easy peeling. Fastply makes it easy to peel labels correctly from the liner to ensure superior adhesion. Fastply is also the answer for those who feel left-handed in a right-handed world. The new design allows end-users to peel labels from the side they choose, no matter which hand they favor. The idea behind Fastply is so innovative, Continental Datalabel already has two U.S. patents on the product, with additional patents pending.

By Mike Fairley, global label industry expert The future potential and growth for labels will not so much be about the printed content and presentation, but increasingly about making labels cleverer, smarter and more intelligent. Why is the marketplace actively looking for smarter, more intelligent label solutions? There are many diverse answers: • To aid distribution, handling and storage operations • To keep food fresher longer in transit, on store shelves and in consumers’ refrigerators • To indicate damage or shocks to packs and goods in transit • To show product deterioration with food and pharmaceuticals • To help asset management and assist returns