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Interested converters can visit FLAG’s interactive cam- paign page, flexolabeladvantagegroup.com/liberty , to learn more and explore Member benefits. The Liberty Campaign expires July 4, 2026. AWA Reports Steady Growth For Release Liner Market AWA Alexander Watson Associates has released its Release Liner Market Report 2026, offering an analysis of global de- mand, applications and growth trends across the sector. According to the report, the global release liner mar- ket grew 2.0 percent in 2025, reflecting a return to more moderate demand patterns in key segments such as pres- sure-sensitive labels. Growth is forecast to reach 2.7 per- cent in 2026 as supply and demand conditions continue to stabilize. Pressure-sensitive labelstock remains the larg- est segment, accounting for 48 percent of global demand. However, AWA notes continued growth in other applica- tions where release liners serve as carriers for adhesive coatings and functional materials, including tapes, medical and electronics markets. The report provides detailed insights across regions, substrates and end-use segments, along with analysis of key trends, developments and growth drivers shaping the
Mark Andy Launches SmartPress Program
Mark Andy, a global printing and labels solutions compa- ny, announces the SmartPress Program, a set of applica- tion-ready press configurations that cut delivery time in half, from 16 weeks to eight, according to the company. Available on the Pro Series, E5, and P7 platforms, SmartPress reportedly helps converters start capturing revenue earlier with configurations optimized for Labels, Film + Label, or Shrink + Label, with optional packages to match specific production needs. The SmartPress Program organizes press configura- tions by application, enabling converters to choose a pur- pose-built starting point aligned to their production goals. SmartPress configurations include Label, Film, and Shrink, offered across Mark Andy’s Performance Series and Evo- lution Series platforms, with a SmartPress Label configura- tion also available on the Pro Series. The SmartPress Program also includes a menu of optional packages that can be added based on appli- cation needs including: hot air drying, UV curing, sheet- ing and conveying, cold foil, extended-run features, and quick-changeover packages.
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