What is IML?
The In Mould Labels are plastic labels that are introduced into the mould by means of a robotic system just before the plastic injection. The IML label merges with the hot plastic, giving as result, a decorated high-quality piece without needs of subsequent reprocessing.
1
Injection
2
Blown
extrusion
3
Thermoforming
Global demand
IML
Injection
68%
Blown extrusion
31%
Thermoforming
1%
Manufacturing products with IML
labels gives many advantages
over other methods of plastic decoration.
100% hygienic
products.
100% recyclable
products.
Products with 100%
photographic
quality images.
Products manufactured
and decorated in
one step only.
Flexibility in
design changes.
Thanks to the continuous technological evolution, the IML
label systemis constantly increasing its presence in
a greater number of markets:
Thanks to the continuous technological evolution, the IML label system is constantly increasing its presence in a greater number of markets:
Agriculture and Garden/
Foodstuff /
Automotive
Cosmetics and
Childcare /
Electronic
Devices
Toys / Decorative
and child houseware
Plastic furniture /
Home storage and
decoration
Paintings and chemicals /
Security products
Agriculture and Garden/
Foodstuff /
Automotive
Cosmetics and
Childcare /
Electronic
Devices
Toys / Decorative
and child houseware
Plastic furniture /
Home storage and
decoration
Paintings and chemicals /
Security products
Pharmaceutical products /
Pet Products
Advertising products /
Clinical waste
Constructions
Pharmaceutical products /
Pet Products
Advertising products /
Clinical waste
Constructions