Smart Label Chain
Innovations only succeed when the entire labelling industry moves forward together. This is because product development and market growth depend entirely on collaboration between material suppliers (of, for example, paper, adhesives or release coatings), technology suppliers (such as integrators, converting and finishing technology) and linerless applicator suppliers. Where expertise comes together, a new labelling solution can be developed quickly, reliably and on a scalable basis. Discover a smart supply chain in which knowledge, materials and technology reinforce one another and drive innovation.
Coating expertise
A high-quality product does not begin with the machine. It begins with a thorough understanding of a product’s function and operating conditions in practice. Consequently, every application places different demands on adhesion, coating weight, film thickness and accuracy, and material behaviour. The challenge then lies in translating those requirements into a stable and controllable production process.
The strength of the value chain
Maan is at the heart of an extensive network of labelling specialists: suppliers, developers, engineers and application partners who know the world of labelling inside out. The ‘supplier tool’ is our way of making that collaboration visible:
We’re happy to put you in touch with the right people, so you can continue your product development with confidence. Together, we’ll explore which materials perform best, which production route is most efficient and which application technique will make your solution the strongest.
In this way, as a supply chain, we’re driving progress: towards better products, smarter processes and a labelling industry that’s ready for the future.
Want to get to know our supplier network?
Browse our material supplier catalog and discover what is needed to successfully build your label construction:
Smart materials
Strong, sustainable labelling solutions start with smart material choices. At this stage of the supply chain, raw material suppliers are developing new generations of laminates and linerless materials — from paper and adhesives to silicone-free release coatings and LED/UV-curable systems. These innovations not only improve performance but also reduce the labelling industry’s environmental footprint.
As an equipment supplier, we ensure that these materials can be processed optimally in practice. By testing, fine-tuning and validating them together, we bring material innovations more quickly into a working production process. And ultimately into a future-proof label product.
Technology partners
This stage is all about fully integrated production technology. Together with leading technology partners, we develop complete coating, converting and finishing lines that function as a single system. Every configuration is designed in partnership: modules, web handling, curing technology, registration systems and cutting/finishing stations are coordinated from the design phase onwards. The result is a line that combines process stability, precision and material compatibility. Ready for industrial production.
A warm welcome to our demo facilities
In our demonstration area, we bring innovation and production processes to life. Here, our coating experts translate your requirements into a reliable, scalable and efficient process. With flexible test set-ups, smart engineering and a fully equipped laboratory environment, we create the ideal conditions for testing, refining and accelerating your hotmelt coating ambitions.
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