Flexo in 2050
As of 2 July 2025, we are now closer to 2050 than 2000. With so much having happened over the previous 25 years, it’s easy to lose sight of how far we have come as an industry. The applications for labels and packaging have grown, printing technologies have evolved, and sustainability has become an all-encompassing […]
Pulse is Making Print Simple at Labelexpo Europe 2025
Narrow web ink specialist Pulse is Making Print Simple at Labelexpo Europe 2025, as it challenges flexo printers to rethink how they work and shows solutions that turn production bottlenecks into revenue generators. Labelexpo Europe 2025 takes place 16-19 September at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. Across the four days of the show on […]
A fresh look and feel for Pulse
Pulse, the manufacturer of narrow web ink solutions for label and packaging printers, has announced strategic promotions designed to support the company’s growth objectives. This sees Jim Whitehead promoted to the position of Commercial Director. Jim joined Pulse in the summer of 2023 as Export Sales Director and has been integral to the international growth […]
拜拜 Bruxelles, Boas-vindos Barcelona!
Or Bye-bye Brussels, Welcome Barcelona! As Labelexpo bids farewell to Brussels Expo, its home in Europe for the previous four decades and moves into Barcelona’s Fira Gran Via, now is a great time to reflect on the show’s importance to the label and packaging industry and look at how our own story over the last […]
Tackling constraints to unlock manufacturing efficiency
In the continuously evolving world of manufacturing, efficiency and adaptability are important to maintaining a competitive advantage and achieving sustainable growth. Manufacturers face increased pressure to reduce costs, accelerate production, and deliver consistent quality, meaning many must revisit foundational operational theories to drive performance improvements. One such framework is the Theory of Constraints (TOC). This […]
What is the cost of bad success?
You are operating highly automated printing technology, getting work out the door, and (hopefully) making a profit. But is this evidence of a successful label manufacturing business? To many the answer is yes. “Customers are getting their orders, we’re futureproofed with the latest and greatest equipment, and we’re making money,” you might reply. But what […]
