What is digital printing?

Posted on 15/03/2018 in Company News, by Jon

In today’s technologically advanced world, digital printing is changing the printing industry. It’s now easier than ever to print high-quality labels, barcodes and price tags. No matter what label solution you need, digital printing is the answer to achieving more cost-effective and efficient POS (point-of-sale) experiences for your customers. But what is digital printing and…

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What is required on a food label?

Posted on 15/03/2018 in Company News, by Jon

As a legal requirement on food packaging, food labels give customers important information about your product. They help customers make a purchase decision, store and use the product safety and protect them from any potential allergic reactions to some of the ingredients are used. Food labels cover all products that are sold to customers directly,…

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Bangkok adventure for Soabar

Posted on 23/05/2018 in Company News, by Jon

Soabar recently visited one of the key events in the global label industry calendar, Labelexpo 2018, which this year took place in the Thai capital, Bangkok. With more than 200 exhibitors lined up from across the industry and more than 5,000 delegates expected to attend, we were delighted to be able to pay a visit…

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Creating safe chemical labels: your guide to the GHS label requirements

Posted on 05/06/2018 in Company News, by Jon

All chemicals must be safely labelled, to protect those handling them. The GHS (Globally Harmonised System) was created to unify chemical label requirements across the globe. Using one system, the GHS labels are designed by the UN to use easily understandable symbols and common data sheets. So, what are the GHS label requirements and what…

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Creative product label ideas to make your business stand out

Posted on 21/06/2018 in Company News, by Jon

Product labels are an incredibly important point of sale tool. Not only do they display important or required information about the product, they also say a lot about branding and quality. As a result, they can often be the deciding factor that convinces a customer to buy. When it comes to product labels, we know…

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Create custom clothing labels on demand with a textile label printer

Posted on 10/07/2018 in Company News, by Jon

Custom clothing labels are an incredibly important POS tool. The labels are required to provide important information, including size, material and safety warnings. But they can be used for so much more than safety. Clothing labels give your business a chance to showcase your brand, quality and product – helping your customers make the decision…

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Why you should be using return address labels

Posted on 10/08/2018 in Company News, by Jon

Are return address labels now becoming an expectation? Here’s why you should be using them in your orders… Returns are a natural and unavoidable part of business – particularly within fashion and retail industries. Return address labels are a way of making this process a lot easier and more efficient – for both you and…

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Soabar doubles digital capacity

Posted on 22/03/2019 in Company News, by Jon

Great article from Digital Labels and Packaging; Leicester-based Soabar has added a second label press from Konica Minolta to its stable. This means that the company now has two AccurioLabel 190 toner presses, as its first-generation machine, the bizhub Press C71cf, was also replaced.   Since the first KM press was installed in late 2016, the share…

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Make it British Live! 2019

Posted on 22/03/2019 in Company News, Customer News, by Jon

Soabar is ready to exhibit at this year’s Make It British Live! 2019 at the Business Design Centre London – an annual event which aims to showcase the best of British manufacturing. Starting life in 2014 as Meet the Manufacturer, Make It British Live! celebrates British-made products. With over 200 exhibitors and informative, drop-in seminars,…

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) company update

Posted on 19/03/2020 in Company News, by Jon

In these uncertain times, it is important that you know we are open for business and that we have put in place sensible measures to ensure we stay that way. We are actively monitoring the Coronavirus (Covid-19) situation. Our top priority is to ensure the welfare of our employees whilst also ensuring that we continue…

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Coronavirus Company Update

Posted on 15/04/2020 in Company News, by Jon

  Dear Soabar Customer, Much has happened at Soabar since our March newsletter. The company has unfortunately had to furlough a proportion of our colleagues and, due to current market needs, we find ourselves concentrating production predominantly within the pharmaceutical, hygiene and food sectors. As such, we now have letters from some of our major…

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Soabar Donates Raw Materials For PPE

Posted on 24/04/2020 in Company News, by Jon

Soabar have donated PETG 3D Print Filament material to James Bryden at Hexa3 who is now in the process of manufacturing face guards and ear guards that will be donated to regional nhs.uk and care workers.