The Label Printing Blog

Are you considering investing in a new printing press in 2020?

Quality is absolutely vital. However, for us it is also about care, support, investment and expertise.

Here’s how and why:

Conferences, product launches and trade shows offer numerous benefits to printing and packaging businesses. At Focus Label we attend a range of events throughout the year, not only in the UK and Europe, but around the world. Attending events requires an investment in time and money – and more so if you decide to exhibit, but in our experience the ROI is always positive.

Here are the main reasons you should be taking part in more events this year!

The worldwide switch to digital is in full flow. Even flexographic printing machines – the stalwart and reliable
workhorses of the packaging industry – have been given a 21st Century makeover in the latest generation of hybrid presses. However, when moving forwards, it helps to have the information to make good investment choices. Today, we answer four of the most frequently asked questions about balancing quality and cost in digital upgrades.

In recent decades, the digital age has had a large influence on the printing industry and instrumental in improving & regulating industry standards. From management software controlling stock, quoting jobs, Production control to graphics production there has never been a more exciting time for the industry. What was only available to large corporations is now within the realms of most small to medium size companies.

The label converting process is an important part of label manufacturing. It consists of a number of processes that take place after printing; all with an essential role to play in producing the final labels. Each operation is supported by specialised equipment, which is sometimes used independently, or as modules as part of a larger printing plant.