Catchpoint have granted a licence to the X label group of companies to develop with their customers the introduction of linerless labels and their application, finding a solution to the targets for waste reduction that many customers wish to achieve.

Mike Cooper, Business Development Director of Catchpoint, the linerless self adhesive labelling company which has pioneered and patented application systems, spoke in Barcelona about the latest development in the technology by his company and others.

ILTI S.r.l., based in Mantova Italy, brings one of the most experienced teams of self adhesive engineers to extend Catchpoint's linerless labelling machine supply. The area is known for a highly skilled and equipped supply chain, with a solid work culture and access to a specialised trained labour force.

I want to share with you the experience we enjoyed showing the new Delford "C" labeller, the dual machine seen for first time.


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HERMA, recognised as one of the leading specialists in self adhesive technology in Europe, have developed a labelling solution for Catchpoint linerless labels.

AEW Delford, have designed a dual labelling machine that applies conventional self adhesive labels and Catchpoint linerless labels.

In responding to live application enquiries Catchpoint has identified some of the fundamental technical challenges. In resolving these, Catchpoint has introduced new release belt technology from its main supplier. Further developments in both the imposition of the 'catchpoints' into the label and application refinements has resulted in the 'Catch' (Patents pending).

Delford engineers exploiting the 'Catch' have proven performance with their applicator.

Label and Litho Limited, a major supplier of self adhesive labels to the New Zealand market has always been at the forefront of technology in the business, they became a Catchpoint licensee in 2006.

AEW Delford have developed the 2010 applicator, a cost effective unit designed specifically for dispensing Catchpoint liner-less labels featuring a clever new design that ensures the labels are rapidly and reliably applied to the packs.

Label Aire were the originators of the "air blow" application system for self-adhesive labels, and have used this experience to engineer the transfer of label to pack.

Catchpoint's message is to get rid of the liner in big volume uses.

Catchpoint has launched its linerless self-adhesive labels through a new division in the USA and Canada.

RayPress Corporation launches a Catchpoint contest label, with encoded print called "RayPress Notables".

RayPress Corporation is in test with their end user customer to adopt a unique Catchpoint Label which protects the CD media product for the CD promotion market segment.

Significant technical breakthroughs allows Catchpoint's licensees to offer the "dual functionality" to apply both linerless and conventional self-adhesive labels with minimum changes, allowing end users great flexibility. Mike Cooper, Business Development Director, confirms that their technology is still being developed, for example extending the possibilities for high speed print and apply logistics and VIP labeling.

Mike Cooper, Business Development Manager at Catchpoint, contributes to The Times Packaging Innovation Supplement.

This supplement contains interesting articles on a variety of packaging issues. Click on http://np.netpublicator.com/netpublication/n04069392