As a global leader in tag and label printing solutions for the label converting industry, we enjoy sharing relevant news with our readers. Recently it was revealed that Hickory, North Carolina-based Shurtape Technologies, LLC has expanded its line of stock print pressure sensitive packaging tapes which are printed using hot melt technology. New additions include the HP 240 Fragile and …
TLMI Converter Of The Year Named At Recent Annual Meeting In Florida
TLMIs Annual Meeting was recently held in Florida, and one of the highlights of the meeting was naming the TLMI Converter of the Year, Consolidated Label President Joel Carmany, who bought an emerging label company located in an outlying area of Orlando, FL more than three decades ago. Carmany was presented with the honor by TLMI in conjunction with packagePRINTING …
Labelexpo Americas 2018 Largest In The Biennial Trade Show’s History
As a preferred supplier of printing solutions for the tag and label converting industry, REA JET U.S. enjoyed a great time at the 16th Edition of Labelexpo Americas in Chicago in September. Held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, more than 85 countries were represented as some 16,413 attendees took part in the show which included 487 exhibitors in …
Illinois-Based Citadel Industries Acquired By Green Bay Packaging
Citadel Industries, a manufacturer of custom pressure-sensitive label materials and tapes for industries including construction, medical, retail and direct mail, was recently acquired by Green Bay Packaging Coated Products Operations according to news reports. Products offered by Citadel include film, pattern, and CB (carbonless-backside) liners along with full-coat and self-contained CB liners. Citadel Industries’ founder Jim Boddy said of the …
Forest Products Industry – KyKenKee Inc. Invests $28 Million To Expand
KyKenKee Inc., a producer of hardwoods, Southern Yellow Pine, dimensional lumber and greenscape products located in Vance, AL recently announced it would invest $28.2 million to expand operations. Executives anticipate the expansion will result in more than 70 new employment positions at the family-owned lumber company, which currently employs over 600 people. Previously known as I.L. Burt and Sons, the …