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Shrink Sleeve and Labels vs. Printed Cans

Canned Wine, Beer and Specialty Drink: Shrink Sleeves and Pressure Sensitive Labels vs. Printed Cans- Customers that are interested in 360° top-to-bottom graphics on cans for wine, beer or specialty drinks have three labeling options: Printed Cans Shrink Sleeves or Labels Printed cans have a high minimum order requirement -100,000 cans at a time, longer lead times – 12 weeks, and can be more expensive for small to mid-size producers who are not buying truckload quantities of a single version. Given

PET vs. Paper Liner

Which is better, a liner made of PET or paper? The tide is shifting and PET liners are being used more than ever for the material that our printed labels are affixed to. While PET (polyethylene terephthalate) liners are a byproduct of fossil fuel extraction and they require slightly more energy to produce, there are many advantages to using them over paper liners. Economy Compared to 40# paper, 1.2M PET is 48% thinner and 92 gauge PET is 60% thinner,

Visual Impact

We work with many businesses from small to large. In serving these businesses and their brand, we are spending more and more time explaining the value of unique materials, decorations, printing and converting processes for pressure sensitive and shrink sleeve labels and why a slight increase in a package cost may yield many times the return on investment in the sale of their product. Today we have the ability to mix and match materials: decorations of foil, spot varnishes, tactile

Labels and Packaging Has to Be Flexible and Innovative

As we continue to move forward through this post COVID-19 environment, pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeve labels and flexible packaging need to be flexible and innovative more than ever to deliver value results for our clients. We are working very hard to improve our speed, flexibility and agility for our clients so they can take advantage of opportunities in the marketplace. Whether it is improvement in personal service, project design, innovative materials and decoration options, backed by leading edge technology, our goal is

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Cheese Labels

With high moisture content during packaging, cheese labels can be rather… difficult. Our cheese labels are direct food contact safe and come in various materials ranging from wick resistant paper to BOPP. All sizes of cheese labels are available, from snack size and brick up to full wheels. Whether hand-applied or machine-applied, we can create rolls or stack labels to best suit your application process. Just like we eat food first with our eyes, especially with food packaging, consumers make

Holograpic Foil Labels

Our Group works closely with our suppliers to develop creative ways to improve or add unique decoration enhancements for our clients. Over the years, we have worked closely with ITW Foils on many projects and with great success. Over the past few months, we have worked with ITW Foils on a line of holographic foils that can bring eye catching differentiation to a product label and doing so with great value. We are excited to present this technology to our clients. Please

GlobalTranz

Finding the right freight carrier has never been an easy task. So many different variables come into play when choosing the best carrier to get the job done. Over the years, the Lauterbach Group has worked hard to develop relationships with vendors that are beneficial to you, our client. When it comes to LTL shipments, we have relied on our freight broker to find us the best rates, freight lanes and reputable carriers to take your labels from point A

Reseal & Reclosure

Reseal and reclosure labels are engineered to have a high initial tack allowing for a strong seal, keeping any product contained and fresh. The seal helps prolong the life of produce, deli items, health and beauty goods and dairy. Unlike zip lock or clam shell reclosure containers, pressure sensitive reseal allows for a simple peel and press to reseal, minimizing the chance of improper sealing or containment issues. The precise die cuts allow for tamper evidence, creating a safe seal and precise barriers for proper sanitary

Riggs Beer Company

Craft Brew Labels powered by Lauterbach Group is proud to introduce our newest pressure sensitive label brewery client, Riggs Beer Company. Riggs is a family farm owned brewery in Urbana, IL. In June 2016, they opened their doors to the public. They focus on brewing German and American style beer, with an emphasis on lager beer. We are pleased to be printing their 16oz craft beer can labels for American Lager and Hefeweizen on our state-of-the-art HP digital press. These