The Linerfree Revolution Comes to West Pack 2016

NuLabel, the leader in activatable chemistries in the packaging industry, and Weber Packaging, a print-apply industry leader, will be showcasing the Weber 5500LF Activated by NuLabel at West Pack 2016 in Anaheim, CA from February 9-11 in Booth #5411.

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Feb 1st, 2016

The Weber 5500LF Activated by NuLabel is the first linerfree label applicator to use activatable adhesive technology that can:
• Lower label cost
• Eliminate waste-to-landfill
• Reduce label changeover with more labels per roll

To set up a meeting to see the Weber 5500LF Activated by NuLabel, please contact Sales Manager Brett Wedel at (401) 305-5075 x 205 or bwedel@nulabeltechnologies.com.

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