Growing demand for high-quality labels, customization and quicker lead times, shorter print runs and continual pricing pressure has led to a rapidly evolving label printing industry. And increased challenges for production leaders, too.{{cta('2aaef802-c0d6-4640-9bb7-48d5f26bb664','justifyr...

Finding your way around a foreign country is not easy, and I  can relate... Here's my story of my first trip to Bangkok:

The moment I get off the train in Bangkok, I see with relief the Park Plaza Hotel sign protrude above rows of houses. I take off my jacket, still cold from the train’s air-con...

This blog is the first chapter of our free whitepaper: When is hybrid printing a viable solution? To read the entire text, please download the whitepaper here for free.

A common challenge label printing companies are facing today is how to achieve and maintain a lucrative cost price per square meter ...

The ultimate goal of your flexo press is a printed roll of high quality labels that will keep your customers coming back for more.

So, why is line count so important? Well, if you want to print a detailed image, a high line count is what you need. However, it is much more difficult to print with a hi...

As a customer support officer working out of MPS HQ in Arnhem, I am responsible for handling incoming inquiries regarding service issues on a daily basis. I also work together with Marketing to produce our FAQ Fridays. Maybe you've seen a few episodes on LinkedIn or YouTube?

I really enjoy my job and...

When printing labels or flexible packaging, the process of drying the ink is an essential part that has a big impact on the quality of the result. Due to price, technological or legal reasons, several printers use water-based (WB) or solvent-based (SB) inks.

Choice of hot air dryer is essential for d...

Investing in a label printing press is a big decision. As a printer, there are many factors to consider before purchasing your next press, well beyond the selling price.

How the press will perform — in the long term — should be your top concern. At MPS, our presses are all designed and built with foc...

As I said in my previous blog, the converting in your hybrid press can be done in-line and saves costs in your printing process. When we focus on die-cutting: MPS’ integrated die-cut unit has the capability to run in both full- and semi-rotary mode.

What is semi-rotary die and what are the advantages...

There is an increasing demand for short lead times in the label printing industry, which poses a real challenge for everyone on the print shop floor, including production leaders, planners, and operators. Change-over times are often a significant bottleneck in meeting the demanded lead times. Smart ...

“The beauty of MPS, is that you never really have a situation of a complete break-down. Their high-quality presses in combination with their service is what makes customers happy” - Vijay

Reliable service and strong partnerships are the key to success in the global label industry. But how is this ach...

Based on our philosophy of ‘Share Expertise, Multiply Benefits’, we heavily invest in various training programs to guarantee skilled personnel and a high level of service.

To facilitate this, the MPS Academy was established as an internal program where staff can receive ongoing training and participa...

I am pleased to reach out to you from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – another home for me near the MPS Systems Asia branch office!

My first home is in the Philippines, where I was born and lived for most of my life. Filipinos are known for hospitality that is extended to foreigners and locals, in addition t...

Earlier this month I was in the bustling city of Bangkok, speaking at the Shift_018 Conference about connectivity - the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0 - and the impact this will have on the label and packaging industry. If you're curious about my presentation, you can download it here.

The co...

How do you retain your place in a highly competitive market? That’s a question those involved in the label printing industry often ask themselves. Other than short lead times and the lowest cost price per 1000 labels, high-quality image is everything. To stand out from your competitors, you want to ...

Welcome to my second blog about safety in the printing process when using solvent inks. As highlighted in my first blog, safety on the job is a primary concern in every company.

Possible risks with solvent-based inks 

Usage of solvent-based inks inside a complex machine such as a flexo press does...

This past January, MPS opened a regional office in Malaysia to expand their local presence throughout the Asian market. As an intern at MPS and part of my graduation assignment (thesis) to finish my bachelor’s degree in International Business and Languages, I was assigned to write a positioning plan...

In any case, low costs remain the most important parameter in the label printing industry as prices are under enormous pressure. There are several ways to reduce costs, such as printing automation  and real-time insights. In-line finishing is also one of them. I’ll tell you more about this inno...

Sawasdee (hello) from Bangkok!

I could also say Happy New Year as we just had our annual Songkran festival that marks the Thai new year…with lots of water! Dousing or sprinkling others with water signifies the washing away of bad thoughts and actions and brings good blessings for the New Year. Good t...

Two factors eventually determine the effectiveness of your flexo printing process: the operator and the printing press. You can make the press as intelligent and flawless as possible, but if it’s very complex to use for an operator, you still don’t get the desired result. Operator-focused printing i...

Printers who work with presses focused on large-volume repeat print runs are facing challenges.

As brand owners are looking for ways to distinguish themselves from competitors, they want to make products with variation, special effects and designs that stand out on the shelf. Therefore, the demand fo...