Industrial Print Magazine Staff
There are several thermal lamination providers for digitally printed flexible packaging.
ABG International Group provides high-performance thermal laminates specifically engineered for the digital printing sector and as part of its strategic ABG FlexPack roadmap, is set to expand its portfolio with a specialized range of pouch-dedicated solution.
Cosmo Films offers a dedicated digital lamination range (BOPP-based) of substrates designed to provide high bond strength on digital surfaces with high fuser oil levels.
D&K Group manufactures a variety of thermal laminating films and equipment. The company specializes in SuperStick adhesives designed to bond to difficult digital secondary applications and high-coverage prints.
Karlville is an HP Indigo Pack Ready Lamination Provider. This technology is a set of post-print converting solutions for HP Indigo digital presses that provides zero-cure-time lamination, enabling digital converters to print, laminate, and pack on demand for immediate time-to-market.
Nobelus has built its flexible packaging portfolio around the needs of converters who want to move faster and do more in house, and thermal lamination is central to that.
The Nobelus StrataFlex Thermal Pre-Lams are METPET structures with two functional layers built in—an EVA thermal adhesive layer on one side for lamination and a PE sealant layer on the other for sealing. “When you pair these pre-lams with a reverse-printed film, you significantly cut down on material changeovers on your printing press, which is typically your most expensive asset. That’s a real operational win, especially for converters who focus on shorter digital runs,” says Ryan Chai, category lead, Label and Packaging, Nobelus.
What sets Nobelus apart is that it does not just sell films, it helps converters figure out which structures work for their specific digital printing process, substrate, and end-use requirements. That technical support piece is where it sees the most differentiation from commodity players.
Profol’s CPSeal Thermal lamination sealant film is specifically engineered for digital packaging and is a qualified provider for the HP Indigo Pack Ready program.
Transcendia is the provider of the DIGIKOTE line of thermal laminating films. Transcendia products are designed with low activation temperatures—185 degrees Fahrenheit—to accommodate delicate digital inks and prevent fading.
Thermal Lamination
Thermal lamination technology uses heat and pressure. Current providers adapt to new demands for digitally printed flexible packaging.
Jun2026, Industrial Print Magazine
