• The new KURZ PET substrate reduced from 12 µm to 6 µm

    Sustainability has grown to play a significant role in a brand's success. We can anticipate that sustainability will only increase in importance in 2023 and beyond as consumer purchasing behaviours continue to change, especially among the younger generations. For a brand to connect with people, sustainability and brand strategy are crucial. They both focus [...]

  • Foil embellishment on gold box

    In March 2019, Synchron collaborated with Packaging & Print Media (PPM) on their front cover. The cover announced an advertiser’s landmark investment in a Durst Tau 330 RSC eight-colour press for its latest venture into digital label printing. This is a prime example of how the aesthetics on the front cover were considerably enhanced [...]

  • Foil embellishment on whisky bottle

    The collaboration platform to accelerate innovation in wine and spirits packaging launched by AVERY DENNISON, ESTAL, and LEONHARD KURZ during the 2021 Luxe Pack in Monaco, catalysed the attention of the most important brands and the entire packaging industry. Last year AVERY DENNISON, ESTAL, and LEONHARD KURZ launched the ‘Make a Mark’ project which [...]

  • Using stamping foils on labels adds lustre and visual attraction

    They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but is it really? In 1892, gold-leaf distributors KURZ understood that in order for something to be noticed, be beautiful, and be superior, it needed a special kind of embellishment. For over 50 years, Synchron has supplied KURZ stamping foils that have enhanced hundreds [...]

  • Alcohol packaging enhanced with metallisation finishes

    Leonhard Kurz investigated at virtual.drupa in 2021 how brand owners and converters may deal with the present issues in print finishing, such as grabbing attention with product packaging while operating sustainable and budget-conscious businesses. This subject still has a lot of relevance today and is worth discussing. Kurz experts addressed how it’s possible to [...]

  • Decorate fabrics with Synchron Markings portfolio of metalized colours and holographic designs

    Fashion has never had as much personality as it does today. But there has never been so much competition in this business either. You need to make sure you stand out and, by doing this, you need to make a unique statement. This is can be achieved using our fashion decorations. Synchron Markings has [...]

  • Attractively packaged wine bottle where label is hot stamped foil applied directly to the glass bottle

    Hot stamping or foil printing is one of the most cost-effective decoration techniques for branding or customising a packaging component. Hot stamping produces a luxurious appearance and brings a strong value-add to a glass product. Direct printing on glass is a rising business. More and more, ceramic glass pastes for oven baking are being [...]

  • Cold foil transfer with KPS offer many print finishing options for attractive packaging

    Synchron believes sustainable print finishing generates sustainable and competitive advantages in fierce markets. Synchron, in partnership with KURZ – both finishing specialists – support their customers with cross technology solutions in the digital, hot, and cold transfer segments to ensure packaging is given a clear appeal. The aim of innovation is to give manufacturers [...]