Interested in a new type of packaging that is eco-friendly and utilizes fewer raw materials to manufacture? You should consider utilizing flexible packaging technology that Dion Label Printing now has the capabilities to print. Flexible packaging is an eco-friendly packaging option as it utilizes less material than products packaged in traditional containers made from glass or plastic. For example, any product in a can or jar utilized the material to create that container as well as the stock to create the label or sticker. Flexible packaging such as a pouch acts as the container itself such as in the photo above and eliminated the need for an additional container.

Flexible packaging is also much lighter to carry and transport than traditional packaging which in the end could save on shipping costs. And did you know that flexible packaging has been proven to extend the shelf life of your foods as compared to traditional packaging? It also takes up less space on product shelves and has an eye-catching unique look compared to traditional packaging.

For more information or to get a quote on flexible packaging, contact us today!

Dion Label Printing will be presenting the “Advancing Your Digital Offering” session this week at the Dscoop7 conference in Washington D.C. The session will be held on Saturday March 24^th from 2:30- 3:30 p.m. at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center. Presenters for the session will include Randy Duhaime (Dion), Monty Faulkner (HP), Judy Finlay (HP) and Stacy Santos (Dion).

The session will focus on learning to leverage your HP Indigo digital press to break into new markets and expand your product offerings by printing unique applications with rare substrates. If you are looking to think outside the box and discover what opportunities are available with your HP indigo, then this is the session for you!

Stacy will also be part of a sustainability panel at the “Making Sustainability a Source of Competitive Advantage in Label & Packaging” session. The session will be held on Friday March 23^rd from 4:45- 5:45 p.m. From everyone at the Dion Label Team, we look forward to seeing you at the Dscoop7 conference! 

Dion Label Printing Installs Shrink Sleeve Equipment

Westfield, MA January 9, 2012- Dion Label Printing recently installed shrink sleeve seaming and inspection equipment. A shrink sleeve is a 360 degree tube that shrinks with heat or steam to fit around containers of various shapes. Shrink sleeves can also be designed to either cover an entire product container or only a portion of the container. Shrink sleeves are printed on film material with shrink properties.

An advantage of shrink sleeves is that they can increase customer attention on limited shelf space. Compared to a regular label, shrink sleeves offer more real estate for artwork and design concepts. Shrink sleeves are a waterproof solution for products exposed to moisture, making them ideal for the beverage industry. Shrink packaging is used in more nonconventional ways such as to wrap two product containers together or as a light barrier to protect the container’s contents. Shrink sleeves are also energy efficient as the entire packaging may be recyclable. As the flexible packaging industry continues to rapidly grow, shrink sleeves are becoming a more popular packaging choice.

Shrink sleeve manufacturing starts with printing on film specific to shrink application. Dion’s new equipment will then form the film into a seamed tube of material. Next, seamed tubes go to the shrink inspection equipment which inspects the printed tube and prepares the roll for shrink sleeve packagers. Finished shrink sleeves can be provided in rolls or as individual sleeves. In addition to the main seaming and inspection units, Dion has a portable shrink box that tests sleeves by shrinking sleeves to its product container in seconds.

Dion Label Printing, Inc is a digital and flexographic label printer located in Westfield, MA. Dion prints labels, shrink sleeves, tags, tickets, and specialty applications for multiple industries. Dion Label Printing is a leader in the packaging industry with two HP Indigo presses, 8 flexographic presses, shrink sleeve equipment, sustainable practices and print options as well as finishing options including hot stamping, cold foil, silk screening, embossing, and specialty coatings. 

For Immediate Release

Editorial Contact: Stacy Santos

Marketing Manager

Dion Label Printing

stacy@dionlabel.com

800.583.6366   413.568.3713 x130

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“A long time ago in a galaxy far far away…” Star Wars became the inspiration for the latest shrink sleeve packaged Evian bottles. You might remember last winters blog about the Evian water bottles, inspired by famous fashion designers. For the winter of 2011, the posh water company has partnered with designer Mandy Brency who created some out of this world packaging!

Each bottle is shaped to represent the traditional weapon of the film, the lightsaber, and is packaged with a character inspired shrink sleeve design. The collection consists of five of the most well known characters of the film: C-3PO, Chewbacca, R2-D2, Darth Vader, and an Imperial Stormtrooper. The caps to the bottles were also designed to match the colors in each shrink sleeve for a top to bottom cohesive design. Evian has certainly expanded their target market with the introduction of these bottles. Previous designs, such as the Jean Paul Gaultier bottle, were targeted to a higher end audience. What I like about the Star Wars bottles though is that they will appeal to a more broad young adult audience.

Did you know that Dion Label Printing has the capability to print shrink like these Star Wars inspired sleeves? For more information, check out our shrink sleeve information page!