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We are proud to announce our tie-up with Seiken Graphics Inc. Japan.

This partnership brings the world renowned Japanese technology to India and also allows for Manugraph to promote its state-of-the-art machines in Japan, making it a compelling moment in the history of Indian print, to see Manugraph’s technology and quality standards being promoted in the Japanese market.

Together, with a sales footprint spanning the globe by both companies, nothing but the very best can be expected. The added benefit for Indian customers being; the vast gamut of after sales services will be provided locally by Manugraph making it a winning situation for the Indian print industry.

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Contents FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK..............................................................................................................................................................................................................6 Heidelberg generates major interest at Print China 2015..................................................................................................................................................8 New KODAK PRINERGY Workflow 7 protects print service provider margins.......................................................................................................... 12 Sun Chemical at the European Coatings Show................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Trade show banner “KBA: Sprint to Profit” well received by the Chinese................................................................................................................... 14 PrintWeek India Awards 2015.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Q.I. Press Controls active for Book Printing market............................................................................................................................................................ 15 Autoprint completes 10,000 machine installations........................................................................................................................................................... 16 QuadTech’s introduces new Titanium level ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Manugraph makes quick strides............................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Creel Printing goes wide with Goss Sunday 2000 ............................................................................................................................................................. 19 X-Rite and active online announce product distribution agreement......................................................................................................................... 19 Quad/Graphics awarded 20-title contract from Hearst worth over $500 m............................................................................................................. 20 Magzter adds 500 new titles to Magzter GOLD.................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Canon DreamLabo 5000 takes a strong footing in Karnataka....................................................................................................................................... 22 Konica Minolta acquires the Production Printing Business of Monotech ................................................................................................................ 23 Elwin Street embraces Ricoh’s digital book production at London Book Fair.......................................................................................................... 24 Gulf Print & Pack 2015 response reflects new business prospects for VINSAK........................................................................................................ 25 Gulf Print & Pack 2015 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26 Wadpack installs Esko’s Kongsberg XN24 samplemaker and ArtiosCAD software................................................................................................ 28 Flint Group, Bobst, Esko and partners present new project at Sino-Corrugated 2015......................................................................................... 29 OMET will present iFLEXand VARYFLEX V2 Offset in an exclusive event ................................................................................................................... 29 Flint Group opens the 11th Annual Narrow Web Print Awards .................................................................................................................................... 30 RR Donnelley introduces CustomWave RFID solutions ................................................................................................................................................... 30 VINSAK brings Direct Laser Engraving to India................................................................................................................................................................... 31 The Pink City of Jaipur to host the LMAI 2015 Conference............................................................................................................................................. 31 Soma Flexo Challenges Conference 2015 open for registration................................................................................................................................... 32 The packaging-beverage planet, Sacmi’s integrated range starring at Hispack 2015.......................................................................................... 33 Asahi partners with duomedia to boost market visibility............................................................................................................................................... 34 Anoop Plastic Products represents MPS in Middle-East countries............................................................................................................................... 34 ESMA Celebrating 25th Anniversary....................................................................................................................................................................................... 35 FINAT launches call for candidates for 2015 Recycling Awards..................................................................................................................................... 36 Monotech introduces Amsky Flexo CtP in India................................................................................................................................................................. 36 Bosch launches new granulation unit GranuLean............................................................................................................................................................. 37 FINAT announces 2015 New Technology Webinar Series................................................................................................................................................ 38 L9 announces the 2014 World Label Awards category winners................................................................................................................................... 39 Sappi launches a new dimension in Folding Box Board: atelier.................................................................................................................................... 40 European conference on the future of business education in packaging ............................................................................................................... 42 Radware launches new Hybrid Cloud WAF Service .......................................................................................................................................................... 42 POP – Print Our Pack ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 43 EFI at ISA International Sign Expo............................................................................................................................................................................................ 44 Introducing automation, maximising output at FESPA 2015......................................................................................................................................... 46 PitStop 13 - PDF Quality Control just got better................................................................................................................................................................. 46 Mimaki at FESPA 2015: Technology catches up with imagination .............................................................................................................................. 48 FESPA is like a box of chocolates............................................................................................................................................................................................... 48 Full speed ahead with Esko at FESPA 2015........................................................................................................................................................................... 49 SAi at FESPA 2015 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50

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FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK Dear Readers, Interest in the Heidelberg trade show presentation at Print China 2015 was very high and the press and service demonstrations were always fully subscribed. The Jetmaster Dimension 4D printing system was a real crowd-puller and large numbers of visitors wanted to see for themselves the new possibilities for printing multidimensional objects. The new Linoprint CV digital printing system from Heidelberg with white/coating function offers users even greater flexibility for cost-effective printing of short and personalized runs. The Speedmaster CS 92, specially designed for Asian customers made its debut at the show. The KBA Group as well announced a positive verdict on group performance at Print China where it had a 1,000 m2 stand. “KBA: Sprint to Profit” was being shown on a large LED wallscreen, which was backed up with a host of print samples from KBA’s broad print technology portfolio, altogether having a positive effect on order books. Longstanding and new customers ordered half-, medium- and large-format Rapidas in various configurations. However, the medium-format Rapida 105 dominated new order intake in China. There are also projects in the pipeline for the new Rapida 105 PRO announced at Print China.

This year, Print China 2015 once again lived up to its reputation as Asia’s largest trade show for the printing industry. Over 190,000 visitors took the opportunity to find out about current and future print media industry topics in Dongguan in Guangdong Province from April 7 to 12, 2015.

Another important international event was Gulf Print & Pack 2015 which enjoyed its most successful edition to date and highlighted Middle East’s print industry growth. As the Middle East region’s definitive platform for the commercial and package printing industry, 2015’s edition of the Gulf Print & Pack show posted a 26.7% rise in visitor numbers with a footfall of 11,918. Visitors came from an unprecedented 110 countries including high visitor levels from India, China and Pakistan. The four day show featured over 300 exhibitors including: AFRA, Bobst, Heidelberg, Kodak, Nilpeter, Omet and Xerox. Provider of broad range of products and solutions for the printing and packaging industry, VINSAK reported strong interest in its LVPI monochrome inkjet system for Variable Data Printing (VDP) of labels and films model displayed live on its stand at Gulf Print & Pack 2015.

The company also highlighted its range of Pre-Press & Brand Protection Solutions at the event. VINSAK has also introduced the first DLE (Direct Laser Engraving) system in India for Elastomers for Flexo which has been shipped for installation in India to one of the leading Flexible Packaging companies UFLEX Industries.

Another important launch is by Monotech Systems which has now added the Amsky Flexo CtP to their portfolio. Monotech will be joining the ranks of Amsky channel partners and introducing the Amsky Flexo CtP in India first time.

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Heidelberg generates major interest at Print China 2015 Highlights the integration of digital and offset applications and presents Linoprint CV and Jetmaster Dimension 250 in China for the first time.

Speedmaster CS 92 premiere proved a popular response to the rising demand for cost efficiency and the main print formats used in Asia.

The new machine can cut printing plate costs by over 20 percent.

This year, Print China 2015 once again lived up to its reputation as Asia’s largest trade show for the printing industry. Over 190,000 visitors took the opportunity to find out about current and future print media industry topics in Dongguan in Guangdong Province from April 7 to 12, 2015. Heidelberg has been represented in China for many years and knows customer needs for integrated and efficient solutions, enhanced service, and new applications like no other supplier.

The products, geared precisely to these trends, thus generated high levels of interest among the Asian visitors. A particular highlight was the integration of digital and offset applications. The new Linoprint CV digital printing systems and the Jetmaster Dimension 250 for 4D printing were presented in China for the first time. The premiere of the four-color Speedmaster CS 92 proved a popular response to the rising demand for cost efficiency and the main print formats used in Asia. This machine has been specially developed for Asia and cuts printing plate costs by over 20 percent thanks to its new sheet format. Both the digital and offset presses were integrated via the Prinect print shop workflow.

“Asia is one of the key markets for us and we were able to showcase our integrated digital and offset printing applications to a large number of visitors.

We’re delighted with how the trade show went and the interest in the solutions exhibited was high, as we had expected,” says Harald Weimer, member of the Management Board responsible for sales

and services at Heidelberg. With 4D printing, Heidelberg highlighted possibilities that transcend the two-dimensional printing of flat materials that has characterized the last few centuries. This opens up totally new prospects for print shops to fulfill the growing demand for personalized consumer goods and proved to be a big draw for visitors. The new Speedmaster CS 92 also met market needs, with sales of almost twenty presses.

The services and consumables sector was a key feature of the Heidelberg booth alongside equipment.

There were large numbers of visitors inquiring about solutions to increase machine availability and about support for complex printing applications, with the result that numerous contracts were concluded. So it comes as no surprise that every second press is already supplied with Remote Service to ensure the fastest possible service. And this figure is continuing to grow, with all presses from the Qingpu site near Shanghai being shipped with a service contract.

Growth market of digital printing – Linoprint CV and Jetmaster Dimension 250 4D printing system produce a “wow” effect Like everywhere else in the world, Chinese print shops are also harnessing the potential of digital printing. The new Linoprint CV from Heidelberg with white/coating function offers users even greater flexibility for cost-effective printing of short and

Key Notes : > Showcases new business models for the Chinese market using innovative digital print solutions. > Warm reception for new sheetfed offset press with format specially designed for the Asian market. > High demand for comprehensive service and consumables.

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Interest in the Heidelberg trade show presentation at Print China 2015 was very high and the press and service demonstrations were always fully subscribed.

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x 940 millimeters (25.59 x 37.01 inches), it cuts printing plate costs by 20 percent over a conventional 70 x 100 centimeter (27.56 x 39.37 inch) press. The Speedmaster CS 92 is based on the tried-and-tested platform of the Speedmaster CD 102. It is equipped with the Preset Plus Feeder and Preset Plus Delivery, Prinect Press Center Compact, and AutoPlate for fast setup as standard. The target groups are commercial and packaging printers.

The Jetmaster Dimension 4D printing system was a real crowd-puller at Print China 2015 and large numbers of visitors wanted to see for themselves the new possibilities for printing multidimensional objects.

personalized runs. The Linoprint CV also supports a wide range of substrates.

The Jetmaster Dimension 250 digital printing system has been specially developed for print service providers looking to build up new business areas. This system prints three-dimensional objects with personalized content – hence the name 4D printing. At Print China, the Jetmaster Dimension printed over 500 soccer balls with customized content and exceeded all expectations.

“We’d like to build on the wow effect generated here. We have a lot of people interested in this technology and will be launching the Jetmaster Dimension on the Chinese market by the end of the year,” says Weimer.

The Speedmaster CS 92-4 will be produced in proven Heidelberg quality at the Qingpu plant near Shanghai. Since the start in 2006, this site has supplied over 5,000 printing units or over 1,350 presses in the Speedmaster SM 52, SM 74, and CD 102 series. Four-color standard presses are produced for the small and medium formats, while up to six colors including coating unit

The new Gallus DCS 340 digital labeling system was also unveiled at Print China 2015. This is a joint project between Heidelberg, Gallus, and Fujifilm that shows the opportunities offered by the new partner strategy at Heidelberg. By accessing partner technologies, Heidelberg is able to meet customer needs very rapidly¬. For example, the prototype of the new digital labeling system was developed and presented to the public in less than fourteen months.

Offset printing – new Speedmaster CS 92 successfully unveiled Special print formats are mainly used for production in commercial printing in Asia, and the new Speedmaster CS 92-4 is a response to this. With its print format of 650

The Speedmaster CS 92 made its debut at Print China 2015. It has been specially designed for customers on the Asian market.

are supplied for the 70 x 100 centimeter (27.56 x 39.37 inch) format. Heidelberg was therefore quick to respond to the increasing requirements of Asian customers. Over five percent of Chinese production is now exported to neighboring Asian countries and this proportion is rising.

Close to the customer China remains one of the largest single markets for Heidelberg. Four branches in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong and two offices in Chengdu and Guangzhou ensure comprehensive customer support locally. A total of over 1,000 Heidelberg employees work in China, including more than 600 in sales and service.

A Print Media Center is to be opened at the Qingpu site this fall to give customers a practical overview of the Heidelberg portfolio.

The new Linoprint CV digital printing system from Heidelberg with white/coating function offers users even greater flexibility for cost-effective printing of short and personalized runs.

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World Young Reader Awards Workshops Plant Visit infoindia@wan-ifra.org . Tel: +91.44.4211 0640 . www.wan-ifra.org/india2015

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New KODAK PRINERGY Workflow 7 protects print service provider margins Kodak is delivering PRINERGY Workflow 7 with the latest advancement in this workflow automation software. advanced level of automation and management of production presses. These new capabilities make it possible for PRINERGY Workflow 7 to control job ticketing parameters both manually and through Rules Based Automation (RBA) of multiple devices while monitoring and reporting the status of each alongside CTP devices and proofers.

“Kodak’s strength is in research and development,” said Jeff Clarke, chief executive officer, Eastman Kodak Company.

“We are proud to incorporate our PDF technology into PRINERGY Workflow, one of the industry’s most popular workflow products. We believe that the combination of a versatile client server system, PRINERGY Workflow and our pdfToolbox technology will be the right answer for many customers.”

- Dietrich von Seggern, callas software

Key Notes : > New features that limit human error, improve time to press, and enable faster and more informed decisions. > Increases the level of automation in every core function of the printing process. > Preflight+ allows the integration of callas preflight profiles for improved quality control and reduced manual touch points.

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All of the enhancements to PRINERGY Workflow 7 protect the profit margins of today’s print service providers, including new features that limit human error, improve time to press, and enable faster and more informed decisions that are critical for keeping margins healthy.

PRINERGY Workflow increases the level of automation in every core function of the printing process – job creation, collaboration, file processing, trapping, proofing, imposition and colour management, enabling printers to better compete in today’s changing print environment. Kodak’s workflow automation software also delivers the flexibility to integrate with current, future and thirdparty technology, allowing customers to grow their workflow system alongside their business.

Demand driven improvements to KODAK PRINERGY Workflow 7 •

callas Preflight Profile Integration – Preflight+ allows the integration of callas preflight profiles for improved quality control and reduced manual touch points.

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Layered PDF Versioning Enhancements – Improved error detection and better control over multiple layers of files making versioned printing more flexible, reliable and repeatable than ever.

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Digital Printing Enhancements - Centralized control over digital and conventional presses and equipment to deliver efficient, automated production of all job sizes to a fleet of Kodak and third-party digital presses and computer-toplate (CTP) devices. Kodak is leveraging these digital printing enhancements to enable an

“We listened to our customers when they told us that high-quality printing is not enough in today’s printing industry, they needed to further increase their advantage over their competitors. To address those needs we leveraged our software engineering expertise to create PRINERGY Workflow 7. Workflow software is a driver of efficiency and productivity and PRINERGY Worfklow 7 takes those to new heights and enables our customers to better compete in a challenging marketplace.”

“Preflight+ is a great addition to KODAK PRINERGY Workflow 7 for our company,” said Michael Clarke, process analyst, Dupli Envelope and Graphics, Inc. “We had been looking for a preflight solution that would highlight issue areas of problem files. We have used other vendor solutions, but none would provide the highlight function. Our team is looking forward to putting together a new preflight process to enable quick and effortless preflights of customer artwork.

The fact that Rules Based Automation (RBA) can be setup to provide the reports automatically is just icing on the cake.”

“We are proud to incorporate our PDF technology into PRINERGY Workflow, one of the industry’s most popular workflow products,” said Dietrich von Seggern, business development manager, callas software. “Our goal has always been to develop technology that is reliable, innovative and flexible, all key requirements for automation. We believe that the combination of a versatile client server system, PRINERGY Workflow and our pdfToolbox technology will be the right answer for many customers.”

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Sun Chemical at the European Coatings Show During the European Coatings Show 2015, Sun Chemical presented an original scientific paper at the Coatings Congress and two additional presentations about metallic pigments for automotive and architectural coatings during the exhibition.

The original scientific paper titled “Instrumental Measurement of Transparency that Matches Human Perception,” was presented by Dr. Paul Merchak on April 21st during the Testing and Measuring II session of the European Coatings Congress.

The presentation of the scientific paper explained how ratings of transparency by human perception often do not correlate with the contrast ratio or other single point measures of transparency. Dr. Merchak showed that to overcome these correlation issues, transparency can be divided into four optical properties: haze, scatter, bronze and gloss. He showed how measurements on a diffuse sphere spectrophotometer for these four properties can accurately compare to the human assessment of transparency for pigmented systems.

Dr. Merchak currently serves as the director of Applications Science Laboratory at Sun Chemical, and has been active in pigment development, pigment evaluation for plastics, coatings, ink, cosmetics, and various other specialty applications.

Another presentation during the ECS was

by Martin Baier. He introduced Benda-Lutz SPLENDAL vacuum metalized aluminum pigments and showed how they can be used for automotive interior and exterior coatings.

Benda-Lutz SPLENDAL metallic pigments offer a unique level of brilliance and reflectivity in coatings, but have specific application requirements to reach their optimal level.

On April 23rd, Andreas Kreutzer talked about Benda-Lutz MAXAL EC for durable architectural powder coatings. The presentation showed how Benda-Lutz MAXAL EC provides metallic effects with outstanding optical properties and industryleading chemical resistance for architectural powder coatings.

Benda-Lutz metallic and special effect pigments were on display at the European Coatings Show 2015 in Nuremberg, Germany on April 21-23 at Sun Chemical’s booth.

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC group, is one of the largest producers and providers of printing inks and pigments and materials to packaging, publication, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, and other industrial markets.

With annual sales of more than $3.5 billion, Sun Chemical has over 8,000 employees supporting customers around the world.

The DPA elects new team for 2015-16 The Delhi Printers’ Association elected the new team for the year 2015-2016 at its Annual General Meeting held on April 24, 2015. Mr. O.P.Dewan of Dewan Offset Printers

has been elected President. Mr. Sunil Jain of Graphic Print has been elected General Secretary and Mr. Rajiv Gupta of Press of India is the new Treasurer.

Sun Chemical and DIC combine technologies to make superior coatings Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC, came together as one company at the European Coatings Show 2015 to explain how its product families of pigments and resins can be used together to create enticing coatings for a full range of coatings applications in the automotive, architectural, plastic and industrial industries.

At its ECS 2015 stand, Sun Chemical Performance Pigments showcased its broad portfolio of effect, high performance and classical pigments and preparations, including its Benda-Lutz SPLENDAL for plastic automotive interiors, Benda-Lutz MAXAL EC for extra durable architectural coatings, and Sunsperse ECO dispersions for industrial finishes.

DIC was also on hand to show how combining Sun Chemical’s pigments capabilities with its high functionality resins and additives, including BURNOCK acrylics polyurethane resins, CERANATE polysiloxane-acrylic hybrids, and MEGAFACE additives, can provide all the key ingredients needed for superior coatings products.

When MAXAL EC is used together with DIC’s CERANATE polysiloxane- acrylic hybrid resins, coatings formulators produce an exceptionally durable, stain resistant, and self-cleaning coating. CERANTE waterborne resins can be ambient cured with the DIC WATERSOL curing agent to produce clear or pigmented finishes with the same outstanding weatherstability of fluoropolymer chemistries. In addition, CERANTE coatings are self-cleaning and highly stain resistant, making them ideal for high volume, low maintenance applications ranging from outdoor living spaces to aluminum cladding and commercial buildings.

Visitors could discover how WATERSOL resins are formulated with 100 percent post-consumer Sunfast Elastomer Black for environmentally-friendly coatings that feature increased performance and adhesion in plastic.

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Trade show banner “KBA: Sprint to Profit” well received by the Chinese KBA posts positive half-time results at Print China in Guangdong The KBA Group announced a positive verdict on group performance in the first three days of Print China in Guangdong which finished on 12 April. Its 1,000m2 stand proved popular and its clear message “KBA: Sprint to Profit” shown on a large LED wallscreen and backed up with a host of print samples from KBA’s broad print technology portfolio had a positive effect on order books.

Longstanding and new customers ordered half-, medium- and large-format Rapidas in various configurations. However, the medium-format Rapida 105 dominated new order intake in China. There are also projects in the pipeline for the new Rapida 105 PRO announced at Print China. The new press has been positioned between the proven Rapida 105 and the high-end Rapida 106. The Rapida 105 Pro will be officially unveiled at an open house in June at the KBA plant in Radebeul. Live demos of a KBA Rapida 105-5+L and a Rapida 75-4+L with LED-UV printing attracted flocks of visitors and print samples were being snapped up. KBA adopted the role of trendsetter in terms of saving energy and environmentally friendly LED-UV printing in Europe and sees opportunities for this technology in the Chinese market which is becoming increasingly ecologically orientated. Moreover, the sheets can be sent immediately to postpress. Other highlights at the trade show included inline and online quality control as well as the launch of MIS CIP4-workflow Complete Druck.X. KBA also exhibited a folding carton gluer in 96 x 110cm format (37.8 x 43.3in).

Sheetfed orders from B2 to large format Qianjiang Fenghua Printing ordered a fourcolour Rapida 75. This is the commercial and packaging printing firm’s first KBA press. “We are looking forward to working with KBA and are convinced that we will be able to increase

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our productivity and boost profit with this new press,” says Li Xiaohua, general manager of Fenghua.

After ordering a Rapida 145 last year, internet printer Zhengzhou Shengda Color Printing placed an order for a second Rapida 145 at the trade show. General manager Cui Wenfeng: “The Rapida 145 is a highly automated, robust and high-performance press. We will be able to enhance our capacity considerably with the second press.

Moreover, we are very pleased with the service we have received from KBA.”

KBA: Print Solutions for All China has been one of KBA’s key global markets for many years. Some 20 per cent of all Rapidas from half to large-format go to China. Renowned Chinese newspapers are printed on KBA presses as well as magazines, commercial printwork, books, board packaging, banknotes and metal sheets for cans. The KBA Group also sees additional market opportunities for its innovative technology in the digital, coding and hollow glass and plastic container decorating segments. The company is therefore presenting a raft of offerings at

the trade show under the banner “KBA: Print Solutions for All”. The print samples distributed in Guangdong from the flexible KBA RotaJET L high-volume inkjet platform with web widths from 89 to 130cm (35 51.2in) were well received. Samples of flexible packaging printed on presses from KBA-Flexotecnica and decorated glass bottles produced on screen printing and digital systems from KBA-Kammann have also been in demand. These bottles are extremely popular in China and up until now are still being decorated by hand for containing high-quality rice liquor. KBAKammann recently opened a showroom in Shanghai to promote the mechanical direct decoration of premium quality hollow containers. The marking and coding specialists from KBA-Metronic have produced inkjet coding systems for the Chinese market at KBA-Metronic (Hangzhou) for over a year. Walter Zehner, CEO of KBA China: “At Print China we are showing that we can offer our Chinese customers proven solutions for almost all printing needs. This fact is still not known throughout China and we aim to promote our image as a solutions supplier.”

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PrintWeek India Awards 2015 The PrintWeek India magazine, published by Haymarket Media India, will be organising the seventh edition of its PrintWeek India Awards 2015 and will accordingly invite print companies to participate in the event. PrintWeek India Awards, attracts an assemblage of top print samples from across the Indian printing industry. The last edition saw 122 print companies submit 1,280+ samples through 320 entries. These samples

were judged by 46-member jury.

publisher at Haymarket Media India.

“The PrintWeek India Awards 2015 is in line with PrintWeek India’s belief in the importance of recognising the efforts and achievements of the Indian print companies.

Its’ not just an award show, it’s our way of increasing awareness of the print industry among the community which buys and consumes print,” said Suresh Ramakrishnan,

He added, “The last edition was a great success, and we expect this one to be even bigger and better.”

The entries will be open to all Indian print companies for jobs printed from 1 April, 2014 onwards.

Q.I. Press Controls active for Book Printing market Q.I. Press Controls is active for the book printing market. During Printpack India 2015, the organisation got in serious contact with the people of Pressline, who just introduced a new range of web-offset machines for the production of books: the Bookline Series. Pressline decided to invest in a first installation of the mRC-3D on one of their new book printing presses. When the solution works satisfactorily, Q.I. Press Controls gets the opportunity for more business on other book printing presses of this press manufacturer.

Printpack India 2015 was held from the 11th to the 15th of February. Q.I. Press Controls had a nicely located and well arranged booth that attracted lots of attention. Mr. Vijay Pandya, managing director of Q.I. Press Controls India, states: “We have received good inquiries from book printers as from small newspaper printers. Automation solutions like ours are in demand.”

Pressline India was located opposite to the booth of Q.I. Press Controls. At the exhibition, the two companies started talking more serious. Soon after the exhibition, Pressline India decided to invest in the mRC-3D for the Bookline Series. The order consists of 2 mRC-3D cameras for register control for one web on a press out the Pressline Bookline Series. With this system, Pressline India will achieve a consistent good printing quality and a proper waste reduction during production. Mr. Pandya: “Our long time relation with Pressline India and our good reference installations in the marked lead to the decision in favour of our registration control system mRC-3D.” Pressline expects a continuation of the good relation and a good local support in installing and maintaining the cameras. Q.I. Press Controls is positive about the future and wants to keep the good relation with Pressline India.

Mr. Pandya concludes: “With this project, we are committed to serve our end user and

press manufacturer with our print automation solutions for the web-offset market. We are strengthening our position in a growing book printing market and are looking forward to continue this relationship with Pressline.”

From (L-R) : Mr. Vijay Pandya (Managing Director of QIPC India) and Mr. Satish Bajwa (Director of Pressline India)

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“Cradle to Grave Protection” with XCP Press Protection now available in India XCPTM (Xtra Corrosion Protection) – the globally renowned brand of Press Protection products is now available in India. In an interview with WAN IFRA, Mr.Scott Sutherland, MD said “XCP Press Protection products have been specially developed for the printing industry. Throughout the development of the product, we worked with OEM’s, employed printing industry standards and test methods, and importantly specifically looked at ‘all’ the surfaces found on a modern day printing press. XCP is used by many of the biggest printers worldwide.

The product is recommended by manroland and complies with all other relevant OEM recommendations (WIFAG, etc.).

generic corrosion ‘oils’ available on the wider market, but these have not been developed with the printing press in mind, i.e. some may be hazardous, contain high levels of VOC, are not easy to work with or don’t provide protection across the surfaces found on a presses.

XCPTM Press Guard is a simple to use high performance printing cylinder protection.

Every time the cylinder surface is cleaned (during replacement of a blanket or plate), application of XCP Press Guard is recommended. XCP Press Guard can be applied using a standard trigger spray bottle and buffed down with a clean cloth as shown below.

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Steel X20 Cr13

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Copper (E-Cu)

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Brass (CuZn30Pb3)

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Nickel (DIN 17740 & 17750)

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Kuruvilla Abraham of 3N Vision – the Market Development partner for XCP product range for the sub-continent – introduced XCP as a supplier of products of unmatched quality for protection from corrosion. XCP Press Protection products are tested and approved as per FOGRA standards; and endorsed by leading German manufacturers like MAN Roland for both Web- and Sheet-fed machines; and Heidelberg. The products are thus designed for “Cradle to Grave Protection” of any printing machine.

Arguably, printing machines are the most valuable assets of a printer and therefore protecting them from corrosion is a necessity than an option. Printers can trust something that has been developed especially for their application, i.e. relevant surface protection, drying speeds that do not impact under-packing foil adhesion strength, etc.

Furthermore, if used as part of regular press maintenance it has also been found that areas treated with XCP become easier to clean due to the soft coating laid down on the surface of the metal. There are many

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XCP Bearer Ring Oil is a specialty lubricant that ensures supreme lubrication for smooth running of bearer contact points without friction wear and corrosion. This MAN Roland approved product can simply replace the bearer lubrication oil on any bearer contact press to ensure life-long benefits.

The XCP ONE is a high performance multipurpose spray designed to penetrate as

well as clean and protect against corrosion.

The product is ideal for cleaning the plate clamping devices of web presses. XCP ONE delivers maximum performance across a wide range of applications and can be used on nuts, bolts, screws, valves, chains, bearings, levers, locks, hinges, cables and many more.

XCP Lubricate & Protect is dedicated to the art of lubrication. This high performance spray delivers long lasting protection against friction, wear and corrosion. A powerful blend of mineral and bio-based ingredients, it is designed to deliver maximum performance in a wide range of applications, including high pressure and motion. Use it on joints, bearings, cables, slide mechanisms, gears, locks, winches, hydraulics, power tools and many more.

XCP Rust Blocker is a powerful rust prevention spray. It creates a long lasting protective barrier to protect any steel, metal or alloy surfaces against the effects if rust and corrosion. Use it on exposed aluminium and ferrous surfaces, suspension units, box sections, chrome, chains, motors, shafts as well as tools and equipment. In addition, XCP Rust Blocker provides excellent protection against ‘galvanic corrosion’.

The full range of XCP products is available from Nulith Print Solutions – the Mumbai based importing and distributing partner of 3N Vision and XCP. Nulith is currently seeking dealers to promote and sell XCP range of products throughout India and the SAARC countries.

Autoprint completes 10,000 machine installations Indian Offset machine manufacturer, Autoprint has achieved the milestone of completion of 10,000 installations. The 10,000th machine – a Dion 450+ four-colour Offset press has been sold to a Lucknow based printer. Autoprint will be making the event memorable by honouring the 10000th machine owner at a function on 24 April, 2015 to be held at Coimbatore. The event is going to be attended by various people from the printing industry.

Mr. Anand V. Limaye, Gen. Secretary AIFMP Planting a Tree at Autoprint R&D Centre

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Krause Biagosch new agent for Q.I. Press Controls Krause Biagosch India will represent Q.I. Press Controls in the entire graphical market of India. Mr. Vijay Pandya, Managing Director of Q.I. Press Controls India, believes that joining hands together with Krause Biagosch India will result in multiple sales successes for both Q.I. Press Controls as EAE. To effectively serve the customers in India, Krause Biagosch with its headquarter in New Delhi, is responsible for the distribution of products for the graphic industry in the South Asian Market. Since the last three years, Krause Biagosch India has been an agent for EAE. After the takeover of EAE in April 2014, Q.I. Press Controls decided to appoint Krause Biagosch India as an agent to actively represent and promote the sales of Q.I.Press controls in Indian market.

Mr. Deepak Nargis, Managing Director at Krause Biagosch India, is confident about the addition of Q.I. Press Controls to the portfolio. He states: “With intelligent solutions and high quality products we always support our partners. Our team spirit and the close contact to our customers help us to identify their needs and problems on time, develop ideas and together find solutions leading to success. That’s why we continue to build our relationship with QIPC – EAE by providing their range of products to the Indian printing market.

Mr. Vijay Pandya concludes: “One of the advantages of the co-operation with EAE, is profiting of each other’s resources.

That’s why we get a good agent like Krause Biagosch India to represent us in the Indian printing market. QIPC – EAE finds in Krause Biagosch India a competent partner for this area to promote our products like the IDS-3D, IQM and Softproof. With Krause Biagosch India we can be better of service to the web offset industry.”

Krause Biagosch is global suppliers of Computer to Plate systems. Q.I. Press Controls develops and delivers innovative, high quality optical measure and control systems and is globally active in the newspaper and magazine printing industry.

EAE (Engineering Automation Electronics), the Ahrensburg-based company is active in graphic industries, automation solutions and automation technology. Worldwide more than 550 newspaper printing plants are using EAE’s control systems to produce more than 125 million newspapers each day.

From left to right: Mr. V.K. Sharma (General Manager Krause Biagosch India), Mr. Vijay Pandya (Managing Director Q.I. Press Controls India), Mr. Prasanjeet Sarkar (General Manager Business & Commercial, Times of India), Mr. R.P. Nargis (Managing Director Krause Biagosch India Pvt. Ltd.)

QuadTech’s introduces new Titanium level QuadTech has announced that it will bolster its Service Advantage technical support agreement programs by offering enhanced features to all levels, as well as adding a new, fully comprehensive “Titanium” level.

Service Advantage is the company’s tiered structure that allows printers to choose the most cost-effective levels of service and support agreements to match budgets and business needs. The program also includes substantial discounts for software upgrades, spare parts, field service labour rates, training, 24/7/365 technical phone support, and system-specific preventive maintenance.

The new Titanium level caps printers’ annual system service budget, and provides top priority remote and on-site service, including technician travel costs. The comprehensive

plan was created to provide printers with total peace of mind that their service needs are covered-with no budget surprises and their overall plan contract spend is much more cost-effective than purchasing service, support, spare parts, and maintenance offcontract on an as-needed basis.

Previously offered Silver, Gold and Platinum levels have been enhanced with additional discounts, 24/7/365 technical phone support, remote services for systems on QuadTech’s ICON platform, and other added features.

New “Add-on Plus+ Optional Services” are also available, designed to optimize and extend the useful life of printers’ system and provide for a quick ROI for their limited service budget.

well-engineered for longevity in the harsh pressroom environment,” says Glynis Grochowski, Service Business Manager for QuadTech. “When you invest in advanced automation tools, having that technology perform at its absolute peak for as long as you own it will have a huge impact on your waste savings, quality performance, and ongoing bottom line.”

“Any printer can tell you about the high cost of down time,” Ms. Grochowski continued.

“We’re taking our Service Advantage program to yet another level to provide fast access to technical support by phone, online, and on-site in-person, along with enhanced remote capabilities that are unique in our industry.”

“QuadTech’s technology is robust and

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Manugraph makes quick strides

Since January this year, the Cityline Express has led the way for Manugraph with the installation of 16 towers across multiple printing sites pan-India with the quantum of sales being in the South. This was followed by the M360 with the installation of 8 towers across the country, proving once again the great traction of the MIL products with the Indian print market.

A big boost for the book printing industry Two years into its launch and Manugraph’s book folder has proved to be a bestseller!

The BK folder has demonstrated that it is a great boon for the book printing industry with successful installations both in India & abroad. The most recent installation being in January 2015 at a printing house in Mayanmar, where the Cityline Express with 2 towers + the F122 BK folder was installed.

What distinguishes the BK Folder is the advanced technology that has gone into its making. The folder completes all the requirements of book printing namely; its fast make ready time, the folding accuracy which makes it fit perfectly into the subsequent automatic book binding process, its zero down time and consistency in quality where, even after running for a continuous 22hrs

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or more the print quality from first to last is simply excellent.

ECOLINE showcased at Printpack 2015

to promote the Seiken 85 press model in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh & the Middle East. The Seiken 85 is a 4 x 1 press with a speed of 80.000 cph. With the Smartline and Dreamline on offer at 70,000 and 50,000 cph respectively, Manugraph is now making available to its Indian customers world class Japanese technology with 80,000 cph thus providing great versatility to customers with higher print runs. MIL will also promote other Seiken products; like the Single Gripper Conveyor system, plate punching & bending

Manugraph continues its trend in bringing new press designs to the newspaper market, with its most recent offering being the ECOLINE which was showcased to the Indian market at Printpack 2015, at NCR, New Delhi. The MIL stall witnessed heavy footfall to view the new product during the exhibition. ECOLINE is a single level operating press suitable for small to medium newspapers with a compact footprint of just 2.6mtrs in height, allowing for installation in press rooms with minimum floor space & ceiling heights. Added to this, is the machine’s shorter web leads which provides better print quality, improved colour registration and lower waste. It is available at a rated speed of 25,000cph and is highly suitable to newspapers with limited and well defined budgets. It’s greatest advantage is its smart design coupled with performance and pricing.

device and the Super Panorama System in India. Most importantly all these products come with the renowned Manugraph after sales service.

Manugraph ties up with Seiken Graphics

Manugraph Americas announces sale of third M360

Early this year Manugraph entered into an agreement with Seiken Graphics Inc. Japan,

The American newspaper market has taken a particular liking to the M360 press, with Manugraph Americas Inc. announcing the sale of their third M360 order in the USA to the Adrian (Michigan) Daily Telegram.

Installation of the 4-High towers was recently completed at the newspaper’s pressroom in Michigan. This order closely followed the 20 unit M360 installation at Paxton Media’s High Point (North Carolina) and the 8 unit M360 order at Murray Ledger (Kentucky). Underway is also a new installation of 4-High towers of the M360 at a plant in Pennsylvania.

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Creel Printing goes wide with Goss Sunday 2000 Creel Printing, a specialist in catalogue, publication, direct-mail and newspaper production, will install a twenty-four-page Sunday 2000 press system at its facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA this summer. With a high level of automation, the eight-unit, twoweb configuration from Goss International has been devised specifically to increase output and press uptime.

“At Creel we are committed to continually advancing our technology in order to ensure we can anticipate our customers’ emerging requirements,” comments Allan G. Creel, President of Creel Printing. “Given the changing world of print and digital media, this not only means we need to expand our product capabilities, we also have to ensure we can do it faster and more efficiently.

Obviously, with an enviable reputation for high-quality print, there can be no compromise in our production standards.

These have been the guiding principles behind this decision to invest with Goss.”

At 57 inches (1450 mm), the new press system for Creel Printing features the widest web of any Sunday 2000 model, providing 50 percent more paging capacity.

The specification includes Goss Autoplate automatic plate changing for all eight units and Goss Omnicon press controls with colour control. The choice of two Goss pinless folders, a PCF-1 SQF and a PFF-3.2, allows a variety of folding options - such

as quarterfold, delta, and double parallel with minimum paper waste. This provides pagination flexibility and enables Creel to produce a broad range of formats on the Sunday 2000 system, including magazine, tabloid, square tab and digest.

Also included in the order is a Goss Ecocool/T dryer which features integrated chill rolls. In addition, the model for Creel Printing has an integrated afterburner for reducing gas consumption as well as a Goss Contiweb web guide and web break detection system.

A Goss Contiweb FD flying paster completes the equipment line-up. Featuring a 50-inch (1270 mm) diameter roll and operating at speeds up to 3150 feet per minute (16 m/s), the paster has an integrated infeed and a web guide function, controlled via Omnicon console. Remote diagnostics will provide additional back-up for failsafe paster control.

Creel Printing is a multiple award-winning company that most recently took home 11 Gold Ink Awards from GraphExpo last year for print products spanning high-end fashion and entertainment magazines, event programs, magazine covers, and softcover books.

According to Dave Gilmore, Goss district sales manager - West. “This investment not only demonstrates a commitment to print but

also the importance of quick make-ready, low waste and versatile print solutions in servicing discerning customers. We are pleased to partner with Creel again installing their third Sunday press.”

Founded in 1953 and today operating out of state-of-the-art, 250,000-square-foot headquarters in Las Vegas, Creel Printing is ranked among the top 50 commercial printers, 10 largest publication printers, and 10 largest commercial digital printers in North America. The company’s capabilities span full-colour web and sheetfed printing, variable digital production, digital editioning, integrated publishing and digital solutions, web-based storefronts, digital rights management, mobile marketing, and more.

X-Rite and active online announce product distribution agreement

network of global dealers.

X-Rite and active online have announced that, the replacement for PersonalDesigner Plus visualization software previously sold and distributed by X-Rite, will now be sold and supported by active online and its

“We are pleased that active online will continue to support the needs of our customers by taking over the sales and support of this product,” says Francesco Tomasello, VP of Sales at X-Rite, Inc. “Further, we support and encourage our existing dealer network to welcome active online into their colour technology offerings and offer the combined solution of CAPSURE bundled with.”

Fabian de Leon, MD of active on-line states, “We are very happy to have this opportunity to work with the X-Rite dealer network to introduce + CAPSURE and build upon the success of the PD+ visualization product line. We have plans to update and introduce additional mobile applications for use on all platforms and look forward to introducing these new products with you.”

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Quad/Graphics awarded 20-title contract from Hearst worth over $500 m Company has printed since 2007. With the acquisition of Brown Printing Company in 2014, Quad/Graphics began printing 10 additional Hearst titles – Country Living, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Food Network Magazine, HGTV Magazine, Marie Claire, Redbook, Seventeen, Town & Country and Popular Mechanics.

Quad/Graphics will continue to be the primary printer for Hearst Magazines through 2020 under a new agreement valued at more than $500 million. Quad produces 20 of Hearst’s 21 U.S. magazine titles, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, O, The Oprah Magazine, Popular Mechanics and Car and Driver, as well as inserts and custom print products.

Quad/Graphics has been Hearst Magazines’ largest print supplier since 2011, when it began printing Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, House Beautiful, O, The Oprah Magazine, Woman’s Day, ELLE, ELLE DECOR, Car and Driver and Road & Track in addition to Veranda, which the

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“With its exceptional portfolio of magazine titles, Hearst has mastered the art of content creation, demonstrating the power of print in a multichannel world and reaching more than 80 million readers every month,” said Joel Quadracci, Chairman, President & CEO of Quad/Graphics. “As America’s leading magazine printer, we are proud to renew and extend our partnership with Hearst, and to work together to grow through innovation and performance.”

“Magazines have the power to inspire and transport readers through beautiful images, expert curation and unique pointsof-view,” said David Carey, President of Hearst Magazines. “Working with Quad/ Graphics, we are able to constantly push the boundaries of what magazines can be, to create memorable, impactful experiences for readers and marketers with every issue.”

Hearst takes advantage of Quad/Graphics’ full-service continuum of media, mailing and related distribution solutions to deliver high-quality content in the most effective and efficient manner possible. Hearst also

uses Quad/Graphics’ comprehensive publication workflow solutions, including the new Publisher’s Studio Editorial to plan and develop content for print and digital editions.

Through its robust co-mail and distribution programs, Quad/Graphics creates significant postage savings each year for Hearst while also improving delivery times and preserving product condition.

“Magazine content is incredibly valuable in a multichannel world, and through our partnership with Hearst, we have the great opportunity to explore the limitless possibilities of ink on paper and related content delivery,” Quadracci said.

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Magzter adds 500 new titles to Magzter GOLD Magzter, one of the largest digital magazine stores in the world, with more than 25 million users globally, has announced the addition of over 500 new titles to Magzter GOLD, the ‘allyou-can-read’ digital magazine subscription service that gives users unlimited access to the largest library of digital magazines across mobile, tablet and web.

Magzter GOLD already featured more than 2,000 titles at launch, including Maxim, ESPN The Magazine, Inc. and Fast Company, and will now include additional top-tier U.S. publications such as Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Entrepreneur, The Atlantic, and over 500 others. The new wave of titles also features dozens of publishers like American Media Inc., which owns and operates leading celebrity and fitness brands, such as Men’s Fitness, OK!, Star and The National Enquirer.

“Since launching Magzter GOLD in lateJanuary, we’ve seen a threefold increase in the number of magazines and pages

read, and a similar increase in overall user engagement,” said Girish Ramdas, CEO & Co-Founder of Magzter. “Publishers are quickly taking note of these impressive metrics as the ‘all-you-can-read’ model proves capable of delivering a substantial ROI. We’re thrilled to welcome major titles and publishers like American Media Inc., Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Entrepreneur and The Atlantic, and we look forward to entering additional publisher partnerships as we continue to expand our offering throughout the year.”

In addition to providing the largest library of digital magazines in the world via the “all-you-can-read” format, Magzter GOLD’s reimagined user interface is a key differentiator that emphasizes constant content discoverability. Magzter’s proprietary algorithm tailors the reading experience for individual users based on their interests and interactions with in-app content.

“With over 25 million users worldwide, we

offer unmatched global scale for publishers and they continue to sign on,” said Vijay Radhakrishnan, President & Co-Founder of Magzter. “The ‘all-you-can-read’ model is an increasingly popular format for all media, from movies to music, and magazine publishers can’t ignore the demand. With our userbase, technology and content, we expect even more to join our newsstand in the coming weeks.”

Magzter will continue offering its Magzter GOLD Subscription in two tiers, with the first being unlimited access to all 2,500-plus magazines for $9.99 a month. The company also offers Magzter GOLD Lite, giving users unlimited access to any five of its available titles for $4.99 a month.

Magzter is FREE to download across Apple iOS, Android (Google Play), Windows 8, the web, Amazon App Store, and Kindle Fire. It is a preferred choice for magazine readers the world over.

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Canon DreamLabo 5000 takes a strong footing in Karnataka -Aims to capture 15% of professional print album volume within next three years.

Canon India is taking a strong foothold in the professional albums printing segment. The company has recently announced the second installation of its DreamLabo 5000 in Karnataka, third in South India. The printer was installed at the premise of ARD FOTO, a leading player in HD albums and prints in Karnataka.

“We are very excited by the response that we are receiving from our customers for DreamLabo.

With DreamLabo 5000 we aim to expand our reach in new markets in India and capture 15% of professional print album volume within next three years.” - Kazutada Kobayashi, President and CEO, Canon India

Key Notes : > ARD FOTO becomes the second customer in Bangalore to install the printer. > Launches FlatSpread FS-500, the new film hinge processor for Canon DreamLabo. > Invests in skills set development by setting up an exclusive training facility in Noida for Professional Printing Division products.

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DreamLabo 5000 has ignited the photo printing industry by providing a high quality alternative to the traditional silver halide technology. In addition, the premium quality printing offers both the production photo and the small batch print-on-demand (POD) markets substantial new revenue streams. Canon has further accentuated the productivity of the printer by launching, FlatSpread FS-500 the new film hinge processor. This innovation will not only help in eliminating the need for exclusive, pre hinged sheets but will also reduce material costs while providing more affordable lay flat options.

Mr. Kazutada Kobayashi, President and CEO, Canon India, said, “We are very excited by the response that we are receiving from our customers for DreamLabo.

It goes on to prove that photographs play an important role in people’s lives and they are keen to preserve their memories. With DreamLabo 5000 we aim to expand our reach in new markets in India and help more customers by offering our quality printing services to keep their memories vibrant and fresh for years to come. We are aiming to capture 15% of professional print album volume within next three years and we are confident to achieve this target. We plan to reach out to other regions in India to further expand our commercial photo printing business by end of this year.”

Canon aims to significantly raise the customer satisfaction quotient which is evident with its investment in an exclusive infrastructure to train its employees and partners with the skills that are required to achieve the best results from these professional products. This dedicated training center will house professional printers like DreamLabo 5000, OCE VP 6000, iPR1135 and iPRC 800 to name a few.

Mr. Puneet Datta, Director of Professional Printing Products Group, Canon India, said, “DreamLabo 5000 is a revolutionary machine in the commercial photo printing segment in India. The demand for

high-quality professional printing is on a tremendous rise. Our customers have experienced joy with this unique technology that beautifully combines high resolution and high printing speed to deliver superlative quality and exceptional productivity levels.

We are happy with our association with ARD FOTO and look forward to expanding our reach in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu with their support.”

Leveraging and extending Canon’s existing inkjet technology, which it has successfully deployed through its PIXMA desktop printers range, the DreamLabo 5000 features a newly developed high-density print head, enabling over 300 mm wide printing output. Incorporating Canon’s FINE (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering) technology, the print head enables the printing of high-quality photos and detailed text to support a variety of high-value-added output, from premium photo albums, photo books, photo calendars, photo collages and other merchandise to high-quality POD items, such as bespoke brochures.

The wide print head delivers high-speed One-Pass printing, requiring only a single pass of the printing paper while the print head remains in a fixed position.

When used in combination with the automatic Double-sided printing function, the DreamLabo 5000 is capable of printing approximately 1000 pages of A4 size content and 2300 pages of 4x6’ size content per hour. The system also attains high productivity by enabling paper and ink tank replacement during printing, supporting the extended operation time required for production printers.

DreamLabo 5000 uses a seven-colour dye-based ink system that delivers smooth gradation. Employing image processing technology that makes use of the full range of Canon’s unique inkjet printing colour gamut, the new printer enables the output of photo images with a level of colour representation which comprehensively surpasses that of conventional silver halide.

The retail price of DreamLabo 5000 in India is approximately INR 4.5 crore. Canon India, in association with its channel partners will work towards realising the full potential of this advanced technology.

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Wilen Direct expands capabilities with KODAK Prosper 6000C Press Kodak’s technology empowers Wilen Direct to produce high-volume, four-colour variable direct mail to engage customers global adoption of Kodak’s Prosper Press Portfolio.

Wilen Direct, one of the leading direct mail marketing companies, is expanding its capacity to deliver timely, relevant and engaging communications through the adoption of the new KODAK Prosper 6000C Press. Wilen expects the Prosper 6000C Press to satisfy increasing demand for quick turnaround and high-quality four-color variable direct mail solutions across various formats and substrates. It will also provide Wilen’s clients with a more efficient page inventory and a wider array of size and substrate options at record speeds and at much higher quality.

These economics deliver Wilen’s clients greater return on marketing investment, as well as improved efficiencies in high-volume production runs of quality mail pieces.

The Prosper 6000C Press can produce high-gloss targeted direct mail pieces for an average of 30 percent less than using electro-photographic (toner-based) systems.

Kodak’s expanded engagement with Wilen was part of a strong first quarter for Kodak’s Enterprise Inkjet Systems Division, which included increased market penetration and

In addition to the KODAK Prosper 6000C Press, Wilen agreed to purchase a KODAK NexPress SX3900 Digital Production Color Press to augment its existing line of digital presses, which includes a previously-installed KODAK Prosper 5000Xli. Kodak’s technology has enabled Wilen Direct to become a global leader in high-volume, high-quality variable direct mail production.

“We put a tremendous amount of thought into who we partner with and as a result, we’ve established a longstanding, trusted relationship with Kodak,” said Darrin Wilen, President of Wilen Group. “Our choice to go with both a PROSPER 6000C Press and NEXPRESS SX3900 Press was simple. The out-of-the-box technology Kodak provides is changing the nature of direct mail communications. Our clients live by mail and it’s our duty to provide them with the best solutions to help them compete – Kodak is the only technology partner capable of helping us deliver on that.”

“Our engagement with Wilen Direct is more than a decade strong and we’re thrilled to be able to place the most advanced inkjet technology on the market today inside their operations,” said Eric Owen, VP Sales and Marketing, Enterprise Inkjet Systems Division, Eastman Kodak Company. “With these new presses up and running, we expect Wilen Direct will continue to hold its position as a leader in direct mail marketing by helping organizations envision and implement new ways to leverage digital printing technology.”

Konica Minolta acquires the Production Printing Business of Monotech Konica Minolta Business Solutions India, the sales subsidiary of Konica Minolta, Japan in India, has announced its acquisition of the Production Printing business of Monotech Systems (MSL). The acquisition will come into effect from June 01, 2015. Monotech Systems is currently a distributor for Konica Minolta in India.

With offices all across India, Monotech Systems has a large customer base. Upon completion of the acquisition, Konica Minolta will operate out of 40 locations providing direct Sales & Service support to its customers. Under the agreement, all Konica Minolta customers with Monotech Systems will be transferred to it and the staff serving to production printing division of Monotech Systems will also be transferred to Konica Minolta. The other three distributors HCL

Infosystems, KMI Business Technologies and TechNova Imaging Systems will continue to be their business associates and operate as earlier.

This acquisition is expected to create a multi-channel network of direct and indirect business across India for Konica Minolta.

With this combination of direct and indirect channels, the Indian market will be supported

by Konica Minolta trained Sales & Service team of over 400 professionals.

will provide us a platform to directly create new value for our customers, and achieve higher levels of customer satisfaction.”

Mr TP Jain, MD, Monotech Systems, stated - “For MSL, the Konica Minolta business has been the key driver of our growth. We thank our customers in having confidence in MSL and embracing Konica Minolta products. We are confident that post this acquisition, their experience on Konica Minolta products will further improve.”

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Yuji Nakata, MD, Konica Minolta India shared his perspective - “We thank our customers for their unstinted support to our brand. The Production Printing market in India has been rapidly growing. We have now set ambitious targets for ourselves and the MSL acquisition

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Elwin Street embraces Ricoh’s digital book production at London Book Fair London publishing house Elwin Street has turned to Ricoh’s digital printing production technology to enable it to promote new titles at this years’ London Book Fair, April 14 to 16, Olympia.

The collaboration sees Ricoh’s cut sheet digital presses used to print books on demand. It allows the ten year old independent co-edition packager with a prestigious international client base, to produce small quantities of offset-like quality books. This will help them more cost effectively market their new trade list as part of the Modern Books focus at the key threeday publishing event.

Modern Books features illustrated, practical titles for mindful living, with healthy eating, parenting, active ageing and creativity being core categories. Titles printed by Ricoh’s digital cutsheet technology will include: The Vegetarian Year by Jane Hughes, endorsed by the UK Vegetarian Society; The Alkaline Cookbook by Dr Stephan Domenig and the Alkaline Cleanse, the follow up to the bestselling Alkaline Cure; Love, Aimee x featuring 50 original, creative desserts from Aimee Twigger’s kitchen, as featured on her popular blog.

Silvia Langford, Director of Elwin Street,

comments: “We are a packager of trade books, specialising in popular science and cookery. To date we have printed everything using offset print, so being able to print small quantities of our new titles before they are fully published was not always economically viable. However, since we met Ricoh at last years’ London Book Fair, we have found the possibilities their digital presses can open up very interesting. Their ability to produce books with high production values in very small quantities enables us to show our clients what new titles will look like. We expect this will help us to close more sales.”

“At Ricoh we see Publishing as a significant opportunity for our digital print technologies,”

comments Ricoh Europe’s Business Development Director Graham Moore. “We are delighted to work with Elwin Street in this way. The flexibility that digital print can offer – especially for very short runs - helps publishers like Elwin Street take a more considered approach to their print production processes. With digital print they can agree run lengths that suits today’s demand and know there is the ability to produce variable quantities in the future.”

A Ricoh Pro C9110 cut sheet digital press produced the text sheets for the books on Arctic Amber Graphic 120gsm and the covers on Arctic G-Print Smooth 250gsm.

Mail Handling Services selects GMC Inspire to streamline workflow GMC Software Technology (GMC), provider of Customer Communications Management (CCM) and output management solutions, has announced that Mail Handling Services, provider of integrated marketing solutions for more than 30 years, has chosen GMC Inspire to streamline its customer communication processes. The company anticipates GMC Inspire will make it possible to get to market 75 percent faster with its variety of critical customer communications.

“GMC Inspire is an end-to-end solution that will make it possible for us to achieve significant efficiencies in our production workflow,” said Todd Tuma, director of technical services for Mailing Handling Services. “We produce highly customized

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direct mail that often involves multiple versions and variations, making each single piece unique to the recipient. Data drives the content and design so GMC Inspire’s ability to consolidate to a single production run using multiple native data sources is a huge benefit to us.”

Key drivers in the decision to adopt GMC Inspire are its graphical user interface, PDF workflow and the ability to create customized communications of any type across multiple channels. Planning on adding new digital equipment to its portfolio, Mailing Handling Services also selected GMC Inspire for its ability to support a unified production environment that eliminates multiple check points in the communications process,

allowing for a seamless workflow from customer to output.

“As a leader in the direct marketing industry, Mailing Handling Services offers innovative marketing solutions that dramatically increase response rates and drive revenue to the bottom line,” said Richard Lloyd, vice president, service providers at GMC Software Technology. “The fact that GMC Inspire provides the capabilities required to accomplish Mail Handling Services’ sophisticated workflow goals truly fulfills GMC’s mission for providing a world-class customer communication management solution.”

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Gulf Print & Pack 2015 response reflects new business prospects for VINSAK VINSAK LVPI monochrome inkjet system for Variable Data Printing (VDP) of labels and films model displayed live at Gulf Print Pack 2015. information, track and trace codes and production data. Ranesh Bajaj, VINSAK Director, said “The company sold two units on the first day of Gulf Print & Pack, including one to Saudi Arabia, with lots of interest from across the MENA region. This show is allowing us to open up new markets as it allows us access to the whole region. For example, we have generated leads in North Africa.”

Provider of broad range of products and solutions for the printing and packaging industry, VINSAK reported strong interest in its LVPI monochrome inkjet system for Variable Data Printing (VDP) of labels and films model displayed live on its stand at Gulf Print Pack 2015 show. The company also highlighted its range of Pre-Press & Brand Protection Solutions at the event.

The LVPI system for VDP is dedicated to press for printing personalized security labels with variable data printing inspection systems and slitting. The machine offers reliability,

flexibility and high performance ‘low cost of operation’ vs ‘print quality’ with a variety of options in the Inkjet Printing Systems, UV Curing Systems and Inspection Systems.

It’s a versatile equipment with unique design which includes a quick make ready scissor slitting unit with knife separation and lateral adjustment.

Applications for this machine includes security printing, label and flexible package printing, coding on pre-registered and die cut labels, frequently changing text, graphics, numbers, 1D and 2D codes, ingredient

Along with VDP, VINSAK also displayed a new cheque personalization unit on its stand which offers high quality impact MICR printing on cheques and security documents.

These MICR encoders can be attached to the existing sheet-fed / continuous forms printing lines operated as stand-alone units or can be combined with optional inkjet /text printers for complete cheque personalization.

The VINSAK MICR encoders offer rugged 24-hour-duty-cycle performance with throughput up to (CS-200 /800 checks per minute)(VDS -340 /10,000 checks per hour) with the industry’s lowest cost of ownership.

Malkhan Ram, Asst. General Manager at VINSAK said, “Customers are demanding the latest digital technology and the company that can provide the best after sales support which ultimately helps them in delivering efficient operations. Our products have always been latest, high-end and have low running cost backed by strong service support.”

VINSAK brand protection solutions grasped the attention of the customers, which resulted in a huge response in this segment. Its innovative suite of security software, security & special purpose inks, special purpose hot stamping dies and printing equipment offered brand owners solutions to protect them against counterfeiting.

Gulf Print & Pack helped significant brand awareness for VINSAK across nations of Europe, Mediterranean, Africa & Latin America, adding to its existing strong position in the India & UAE markets.

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Gulf Print & Pack 2015 Highlighting Middle East’s print industry growth, Gulf Print & Pack 2015 enjoyed its most successful edition to date.

As the Middle East region’s definitive platform for the commercial and package printing industry, 2015’s edition of the Gulf Print & Pack show posted a 26.7% rise in visitor numbers with a footfall of 11,918.

Running 13-16 April at Dubai’s World Trade Centre, its registration data shows that visitors came from an unprecedented 110 countries (93 in 2013, 83 in 2011 and 65 in 2009) underlining the show’s growing importance in the wider MENA region. Whilst the majority of visitors (both onsite and pre-registered) came from the UAE, the wider MENA regions also put forward good visitor figures; Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Iran and Kuwait. The event also attracted high visitor levels from India, China and Pakistan.

“In addition to the Gulf, we saw strong representation from Africa, as well as Turkey, India and Pakistan.

Visitors of Kodak’s stand were thoroughly impressed with our roster of live demonstrations.

During the event, we also added on a new channel partner for the NEXPRESS Press to our UAE stronghold.”

Key Notes : > A 26.7 percent rise in visitor numbers with a footfall of 11,918. > The event also attracted high visitor levels from India, China and Pakistan. > Featured over 300 exhibitors including: Bobst, Heidelberg, Kodak, Nilpeter, Omet and Xerox.

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The four day show was inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Director General of Dubai Information Department and featured over 300 exhibitors including: AFRA, Bobst, Emirates Trans Graphics, Giffin Graphics, Heidelberg, Kodak, Nilpeter, Omet, Prati, Prestige Graphics Trading and Xerox. Featuring a multitude of new product launches, there was also an increase of around 30% more working machinery being demonstrated on the show floor.

Predicted industry growth rates were echoed and

exhibitor optimism rewarded with packed aisles and bursting order books. Numerous deals were done with highlights including Saudi Arabia’s Al Khalaf Holding being the first to buy Heidelberg’s newly launched Linoprint C Series machine, Logical Signage acquiring the region’s first Xerox Color 800i/1000i press which also debuted at the show and Eiffel Printing Press LLC buying the brand new Ricoh ProTM C7100X from Giffin Graphics.

Mike Simmonds, event manager at Gulf Print & Pack commented: “We are delighted with the amount of business conducted at Gulf Print & Pack 2015. The show has being gaining momentum every year and this edition has been the biggest and best ever to date. This year’s show was unquestionably upbeat and was a real buying show with many exhibitors selling everything on their stands! The exceptional level of business being done on the exhibition floor firmly positions Gulf Print & Pack as the region’s largest and most effective exhibition for commercial and packaging printers, brand owners and industry suppliers.”

Vedansh Gupta, Artica International DMCC, comments: “Artica International DMCC, was pleased to launch itself at Gulf Print & Pack. Artica International deals in all kinds of papers, board and

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innovative packaging and printing substrates such as digitally printable wood and metallic sheets and boards. This year we generated over 150 leads from the MENA region. The prospective customers were amazed by seeing the applications of our amazing substrates, and we are sure it will keep them pondering. We are hopeful of being a part of the Gulf Print & Pack family and hope to see you in the next show! Cheers!”

Dirk Schroeder, Erhardt+Leimer, comments: “On the whole, we were quite satisfied with the exhibition. People were especially interested in our web guiding systems and the comparatively new FE 52 color line sensor we had on exhibition. We had a significant number of visitors to our stand who asked our team for a demonstration of this sensor, and they all valued the fact that it’s so easy to set it up. On the other hand, many of the visitors to our stand were looking for advice on web tension issues, revealing that even in this part of the world Erhardt+Leimer is known as a specialist in this field. However the best part of it was that we were able to generate several new leads and that some visitors even talked over bigger projects with us.”

Ashwin Satish Kumar, Henkel Dubai Silicon Oasis, says: “Henkel had a successful Gulf Print & Pack with many existing and new customers across a variety of industries visiting the Henkel stand to talk about Henkel adhesive technologies. These included a range of hotmelt and water based products for various post press, packaging, flexible and paper converting industries. The main attraction was the Aquence airfoam system which is the new generation of aerated adhesive technology launched by Henkel.”

Paulo Souto, SISTRADE, says: “In the MENA region, SISTRADE has a delegation in Abu Dhabi and partners in Dubai, Beirut, Tehran, Tunis and Casablanca, as well as customers in Lebanon and in Qatar. The participation in Gulf Print & Pack 2015 fair was a good time to show our customers our commitment through local support, as well as promote and strengthen the presence of Sistrade MIS|ERP in the MENA region’s market.

During this fair we presented the latest version of Sistrade MIS|ERP with the features developed for packaging, flexible packaging and labels.”

Komal Sharma, Kodak: “This year’s Gulf Print & Pack exhibition drew a larger faction of serious customers and decision makers, and this marks a definite step up for the event. In addition to the Gulf, we saw strong representation from Africa, as well as Turkey, India and Pakistan, and our channel partners welcomed the opportunity to interact with customers from these regions. Visitors of Kodak’s stand were thoroughly impressed with our roster of live demonstrations, especially the NEXPRESS Digital Production Color Press’ recently upgraded capability to support sheets up to one metre in length, and a live demonstration of the SONORA XP Process Free Plates on the TRENDSETTER 800 Quantum Platesetter. During the event, we also added on a new channel partner for the NEXPRESS Press to our UAE stronghold.”

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Wadpack installs Esko’s Kongsberg XN24 samplemaker and ArtiosCAD software Leading Indian corrugator enhances its design, prototyping and profile cutting capabilities Bengaluru based Wadpack Private Limited with its 60,000 metric tons capacity for corrugated boxes and pallets is one of the standout companies in the corrugation industry in India. Already well known for its customized boxes and specialized application of corrugated materials, the company recently installed Esko’s ArtiosCAD software for structural design of cartons and components and a Kongsberg XN24 sample making table.

“New product development in secondary packaging is done by Wadco’s in-house design team. The team will use the Esko’s software to develop these products and finish them on the Kongsberg XN24 sample making table.” - Komal Wadhwa, Director, Wadpack

and produce special corrugated or foam profile packing components. Those componentswill provide anti-shock insulation for the shipment of high value goods.”

Wadpack plans to use the Esko’s ArtiosCAD software and the Kongsberg cutting and creasing table for prototyping innovative designs and creating short run sample boxes. The Kongsberg XN24 sample maker with its powerhead and with MultiCut HP head attachments is built for cutting and creasing high strength materials. The robust cutting table can be used continuously and this makes it especially suitable for short run production.

Wadpack is a pioneer of high quality corrugation using a wide variety of recycled liners for producing high strength corrugated containers and corrugated pallets. The nearly 40-year-old company with plants in Doddaballapur near Bengaluru has a complete in-house production workflow from design and prototyping to corrugation to flexographic printing, die-cutting, slotting and both glued and stitched boxmaking operations. Wadco’s ability to manufacture corrugated boxes and pallets for exports and its new Kongsberg table enables the company to provide unique packaging fitments and makes the company a comprehensive one-stop shop for several packaging related requirements.

Apart from the creation of prototypes and samples, Wadpack is planning to design and manufacture special profile cuts for POP and display markets.

Wadpack will use a combination of materials and substrates including corrugated and honeycomb board, and acrylics. Komal Wadhwa, Director of Wadpack says, “New product development in secondary packaging is done by Wadco’s in-house design team. The team will use the Esko’s software to develop these products and finish them on the Kongsberg XN24 sample making table. We will also use the Esko solutions to develop customized boxes

Shrihari Rao of Esko India is full of praise for the innovations of his customers. “At Esko we have always believed that innovative packaging can lead to enormous savings and efficiencies for Indian manufacturers of high technology products and components. The use of Esko’s software in combination with the robust Kongsberg XN24 cutting table with its special heads allows Wadpack to create some very unique packaging solutions for its customers who need to ship complex high value components or products without fear of damage and cost overruns.”

Key Notes : > Esko’s ArtiosCAD software for structural design of cartons and components. > Kongsberg XN24 sample making table for prototyping innovative designs and creating short run sample boxes. > Wadpack is planning to design and manufacture special profile cuts for POP and display markets.

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(l to r): Mrs. Komal Wadhwa, Director, Wadpack Pvt Ltd and Mr. Chandan Mahendra , Esko Sales Account Manager.

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Flint Group, Bobst, Esko and partners present new project at Sino-Corrugated 2015 In recent years, the Chinese flexo printing market steadily increased with significant progress in quality. However, there is still room for improvement and a long way to go, especially in the packaging area.

Another aspect is the higher attention to environmental protection, which will stimulate the development of flexo printing in China.

Corrugated, which has a considerable portion of this segment, also shows strong growth.

To date, printing on corrugated boxes was quite simple just to meet the needs of a transportation container. To push the development of corrugated post printing in China, Bobst started together with Flint Group, Esko and other partners the initiative “Flexo goes Green”, which stands for sustainability, productivity and quality. This project was presented during the SinoCorrugated 2013 fair in Shanghai, gaining a lot of attention. Meanwhile, there is a trend to more sophisticated packaging, and the new role of corrugated can be described as “from the brown box to branding”. By this means, packaging is becoming part of marketing

The boxes have been printed in a joint cooperation of the project partners

and sales activities to more and more attract the consumer’s attention.

To further develop this important market segment, the partners decided to proceed with the “Flexo goes Green” initiative and to present two new corrugated boxes at the Sino-Corrugated 2015 fair. The boxes have been printed in a joint cooperation of the project partners with Flint Group’s environmental friendly water-based ink, FLEXOPAK C, and photopolymer printing plate, nyloflex® ART 284 Digital. This plate is ideally suited for printing on all kinds

of fibre surfaces, e.g. high quality post print on corrugated board with very good reproduction of highlight dots and excellent and consistent ink transfer. The job with screen ruling of 133lpi ran on a Bobst 160 Vision VI press, with die-cutting on a Bobst SPO 160 Vision. In this specific segment of premium post printing with a thin flexo plate (thickness 2.84 mm), Bobst is in a leading position in China. The artwork was delivered by the local tradeshop, Kunshan Fuhua, with an Esko system.

“With this new project, the cooperation partners demonstrated the clear progress of corrugated post print, which could be achieved during the last two years,” says QiHong-Magenta Zheng, General Manager Flint Group Flexographic Products China.

“We are proud to be a part and a driving force of this process.”

All the partners commit to the initiative “Flexo goes Green” and will continue stimulating flexo printing in China to a higher level of sustainability, productivity and quality so that further breakthroughs can be expected.

OMET will present iFLEXand VARYFLEX V2 Offset in an exclusive event The registrations to the official presentation of OMET Varyflex V2 Offset printing press for flexible packaging and carton, and iFLEXlabel press are now open. On May 19, 2015, in a special evening event, OMET will unveil the new Varyflex V2 Mid-Web Offset printing press for flexible packaging and carton, available in widths 670mm (26’’) and 850mm (33’’). The machine Offset group with Sleeves, designed by the R&D Team

of OMET and protected by patent, offers unprecedented print quality, maximum flexibility, improved accessibility to the press units and ease of use.

The event will also reveal the new iFLEX label printing machine, a revolutionary product that ushers in a new era for narrow web

printing with the first application of lasers in flexography. The iFLEX press is characterized by further breakthrough solutions that simplify the printer’s work and optimize the machine performance.

This Debut is one of many events organized

by OMET during the Converflex week (19-23 May). OMET will attend the Show on a large stand presenting a Technology Gallery with a selection of the printing solutions offered by the Italian company. The fair will be held in the exhibition grounds of Rho / Milan in conjunction with 5 other exhibitions: IpackIma, Meat-Tech, Innovation Fruit, Dairy-Tech Intralogistica Italia. All shows can be visited with the same ticket of Converflex.

From May 20 to 22, OMET will open the doors of its Lecco plant, reachable with a free shuttle service, to customers who want to watch demonstrations on Varyflex V2 Offset, iFLEX, but also on other machines in OMET’s range like XFlex X6 and XFlex X4.

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Flint Group opens the 11th Annual Narrow Web Print Awards Flint Group Narrow Web officially opens the 11th annual Narrow Web Print Awards competition with this “CALL FOR ENTRIES”.

Label converters from around the globe are encouraged to submit sample labels of their choosing for evaluation by a panel of industry judges.

The winners of this prestigious award will be announced during a live event at the Flint Group stand at Labelexpo Europe in Brussels on Wednesday, September 30. Flint Group will unveil the names of those printers whose submissions exemplify excellence and entrepreneurship in this wide world of narrow web printing.

In 2013 and 2014, Flint Group challenged printers in the wider world of narrow web by highlighting a special category for narrow web packaging applications.

Niklas Olsson, Global Brand Manager, comments, “The unequalled success we experienced with submissions in narrow web packaging applications demands an encore of this genre in 2015. We encourage printers to demonstrate the enriched pallet of applications that are possible using narrowmid web presses, utilising any print method

of their choice – water-based flexo, UV flexo, UV offset, or a combination thereof.”

Mr. Olsson continues, “Additionally, we want to pay tribute to the pioneering spirit we see in narrow web, and therefore proudly announce the first ever LED UV print competition by officially opening a new category called ‘LED UV Printing.’ For this special category we ask pioneers of the industry to come forward and provide examples of LED UV print with a challenge to be the first winner of the LED UV Print Award.”

Flint Group has received hundreds of submissions every year since the first competition in 2005; presenting this prestigious award to more than 65 companies globally. In 2014, Flint Group presented awards in 12 different categories at Labelexpo Americas – all submissions using inks, coatings, and specialty products that were supplied by Flint Group Narrow Web. Commenting on the awards, Mr. Niklas Olsson, Narrow Web Global Brand Manager for Flint Group, said, “We are tremendously pleased and honored to receive so many

print sample submissions year after year; this proves that the Narrow Web Print Awards is held in serious and respected regard by our customers around the world.

As we celebrate our 11th anniversary, we are extremely proud, as an ink supplier, to host this friendly competition honouring our clients’ creative and outstanding work.”

Criteria for judging includes: registration, smoothness of dot/vignette, overall print quality, and degree of difficulty. Entries will be placed in categories relating to technology and application. Award winners will be announced at the Flint Group booth at Labelexpo Americas on September 30, 2015.

Entry Guidelines are as follows: 1. Each entry must be printed using inks from Flint Group 2. Entries can be a commercial label, or a promotional label 3. Entries can be sent in roll or sheet form with no less than 20 of each label – converters should specify if labels cannot be displayed on the Flint Group stand.

4. Entries should be received no later than August 28, 2015 5. Entries should be submitted directly to Flint Group Packaging and Narrow Web.

RR Donnelley introduces CustomWave RFID solutions R. R. Donnelley & Sons has introduced CustomWave RFID Solutions. Leveraging its proprietary Printed Electronics platform, RR Donnelley’s CustomWave RFID Solutions offer complete smart label solutions beginning with in-house RFID antenna design and performance testing and including printed inlay manufacturing, custom label and tag creation, fully automated quality control, and global distribution and fulfillment services. By customizing the RFID antenna and label/tag characteristics to the application, RR Donnelley’s CustomWave RFID Solutions help customers improve their RFID return on investment through better overall performance.

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CustomWave RFID Solutions feature the ability to print antennas on a variety of materials, including directly onto a label. Eliminating the plastic inlay and printing antennas directly onto label stock accommodates up to 30% more labels per roll and requires fewer rolls and packaging materials than traditional plastic inlay-based smart labels. Reducing the materials and the process steps enables CustomWave RFID Solutions to provide a cost-effective and environmentally friendly option for smart label production.

“We continue to drive innovation and improve manufacturing processes to add value and productivity to our customers’ supply chains,” said Ronnie Sarkar, Chief Technology Officer and Sr. Vice President at RR Donnelley. “Our inlay-less, smart label solutions drive efficiencies by increasing the number of labels on a roll, decreasing

roll changes and minimizing shipping and storage costs.”

RR Donnelley’s Vice President of Printed Electronics, Brad Hull, remarked, “Our CustomWave RFID Solutions build upon our years of experience working with RFID technologies, our expertise in label conversion, and our ability to develop and apply new technologies to help our customers solve their most pressing business challenges.”

RR Donnelley is a licensee of Round Rock Research, LLC, for RFID technology.

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VINSAK brings Direct Laser Engraving to India VINSAK has introduced the first DLE system in India for Elastomers for Flexo which has been shipped for installation in India to one of the leading Flexible Packaging companies UFLEX Industries.

Leading from the front in terms of latest technology solutions, Uflex will be offering flexo printers with the options of Elastomers plates and Sleeves.

Mr. P K Agarwal said, “We have been looking at the DLE technology for a couple of years now and for all our wide web customers in house as well as overseas, the need to have solvent free Plates and Sleeves has become essential. After careful evaluation of all manufacturers, we found that the Hybrid technology being offered by Lead Lasers was ideal for us and for the Indian market. We are sure that the adoption of this technology will bring us to a position of market leadership in the flexo pre-press space as well in the very near future.”

Mr Arthur from Lead Laser said, “We are delighted with our relationship with VINSAK who gave us the opportunity of being able to install the first system in India which is a focus market for us in the near future. We continue to develop the DLE technology with a strong focus on the flexo market and

believe very strongly that in the coming years Elastomers as plates and sleeves will offer the pre-press that flexo needs to get out of the dependence on Photosensitive materials which are neither eco-friendly nor easy to make or use.”

Mr Ranesh Bajaj said, “Uflex has always been our key account in India and their appreciation of technology makes our work so much easier.” He added that availability of variants of photosensitive plate production had been stopping customers to use Elastomers and DLE. With the latest solution from VINSAK, Indian packaging companies

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will get the latest global technology. “This DLE installation is the first in India and perhaps the first in South Asia and Middle East as well,” said Ranesh.

Mr. Marcel Jansen (Marketing Director - Lead Lasers), Mr. P K Agarwal, Joint President, (Uflex - Cylinder Division), Mr. Arthur Vander Weijden (Managing Director - Lead Lasers) & Mr. Ranesh Bajaj (Director - VINSAK).

The Pink City of Jaipur to host the LMAI 2015 Conference Label Manufacturers Association of India (LMAI) has announced that its biennial event for 2015, the LMAI Conference will take place at the Fairmont Hotel, Jaipur from 16 to 18 July. Mr. Vivek Kapoor, President – LMAI said, “Over the years, the LMAI Conference has become an important platform for addressing various industry issues. This year we have increased the duration of the conference from 2 days to 3 days to ensure that the delegates, who travel from around the country and world to attend this event will get ample time to network and conduct B2B discussions.”

The LMAI Conference is one of the largest gatherings of the printers, manufacturers and suppliers from the label printing industry and is attended by over 400 industry representatives. The 3 day conference will have presentations by experts from the

industry that would touch topics related to latest innovations in packaging industry, packaging trends, impact of technology and consumer trends. And eminent guest speaker from the packaging industry will also address the conference.

The theme of the 2015 conference is ‘Changing Paradigms, Emerging Challenges’. The conference aims at

identifying changing trends and helping to gear up to meet these challenges. Avery Dennison is the main sponsor for LMAI 2015 Conference and will be showcasing its range of new products and technologies. The event will also have a separate exhibition area with products & services from over 20 industry suppliers on display. The highlight of the conference will be the Gala Nite on the concluding day.

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Inception of LED UV technology at Constantia Flexibles Constantia Flexibles has worked closely with Flint Group Narrow Web and Phoseon Technology since early in 2014 to implement LED UV technology onto Spear’s printing presses. The initial discussion revolved around the various ecological and economical advantages that can be realised when running LED UV lamps and inks.

The Spear plant was particularly interested in the possibility of increased run speed, improved performance, and the reduced energy consumption as compared with a conventional mercury system which would support sustainability objectives. The discussions resulted in Constantia Flexible’s decision to retrofit existing presses with UV LED lamps.

It was during initial trials that Constantia Flexibles had firsthand experience with the power of LED UV. Bob Feldman of the Spear plant explains, “For us, the initial investment into LED started with a challenge; screen ink curing is the limiting factor when it comes to speed. We wanted Flint Group to help drive our costs down and the biggest obstacle was

run speed.”

Bob continues, “Flint Group came in with an Uptime Solutions programme aligned to our Lean Six Sigma – using both, we initiated a challenge to test the limits of our press. Over the course of one week, a 12 person team performed 48 different trials with six inks, two curing systems, and two workflows in two press conditions. Performance indicators were defined and measured carefully.”

“What really excited us was speed improvement – with LED UV curing, we were able to increase our speeds by 50% of our baseline, and that was just the initial result.

Operating temperatures were lower than with mercury curing equivalents. And, there were no cure issues and no discernable performance differences with ink coverage and mileage.”

The Mason plant ultimately experienced over 50% run speed improvements with UV flexo and screen inks. In addition, the LED UV system used 25% of the power that a

conventional mercury system used. The combination of power savings and increased run speed sealed the deal for Constantia Flexibles.

The lamps chosen for the Spear plant are Phoseon Technology Firepower LED lamps and the LED UV inks by Flint Group Narrow Web are the under the brand name of EkoCure.

Says Guillaume Clement, Vice President Global Narrow Web, “Flint Group and Phoseon would like to thank Constantia Flexibles for the opportunity to perform extended tests with LED UV. This testing helps both companies, and the industry, see the true possibilities that can be achieved with new technology. Innovation which delivers sustainable economical advantages for our customers is our mission. It is greatly appreciated to have a partner like Spear who is willing to push the technological boundaries of success.”

Soma Flexo Challenges Conference 2015 open for registration Soma has announced details of its third annual Flexo Challenges Conference in June that will include presentations from key industry personnel linked to live printing and converting demonstrations on its Optima press and new Venus III Turret rewind system.

Running over two days, the conference will include speakers on various topics sharing their expertise on: • Flexo – efficiency in variety of applications, Petr Blasko, SOMA • Waitrose & Tesco Case Studies, Nick Harvey, APEX • Equinox – extended gamut printing, Dan Pulling, ESKO • Achieving Fixed Palette with Fusion, Dave Kershaw, PPP • Brand owner’s perspective, TBA • Retort pouch case study, David Stevens, SOMA • Ink for retort & food, latest polyurethane inks, Tomasz Sonta, FLINT • Trends in solvent-free lamination of flexible materials in food packaging, Carlo Zanol On line registration is now open and two

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options are available to registrants:

Registration closes April 30, 2015.

Option one: Prague and Soma June 1st & 2nd

Located in Lanskroun, Czech Republic, SOMA Engineering designs and manufactures high quality printing and converting machines for a wide variety of industries. Its portfolio encompasses CI flexographic presses, slitter rewinders, laminators, mounter-proofers, die cutters and special purpose machines. The company serves an international market with representation and distribution channels throughout the world.

Over two days giving visitors time to enjoy this enchanting city hosted by Soma in the evening with Prague City Tour ending with a river boat dinner, followed by the conference and live demos on the next day.

Option two: Soma - June 2nd It is possible arrive one day before (June 1st) in the evening to enjoy a dinner and bowling in hotel Filipinum with Soma sales and marketing team or arriving in the morning for the conference and live demos directly to Lanskroun (June 2nd).

Venue: Corinthia Hotel Prague / Hotel Filipinum near Soma and Soma Globe Training and Technology Centre, Lanksroun, CZ.

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Soma meeting supports global expansion plan Printing and converting equipment manufacturer Soma spol. held an annual meeting of its international sales partners and representatives in Prague as part of its global marketing plan to support business expansion worldwide. Twenty delegates drawn from four continents attended a series of presentations led by Commercial Director, Pavla Kusa, Sales Director, Peter Lechner, Marketing Manager, Petr Blasko and the Soma sales and marketing team.

The group gathered to discuss new products, sales materials and regional service support and strategies. The meeting included demonstrations at the company’s Soma Globe technology and training centre in Lanskroun where attendees were able to see live jobs and changeovers on the new Optima flexographic press from Soma.

Additional topics discussed included new developments in converting equipment from Soma featuring the latest versions of the Venus III turret slitter rewinder and the Lamiflex laminating system. An open discussion concluded the program.

Located in Lanskroun, Czech Republic, SOMA designs and manufactures high quality printing and converting machines for a wide variety of industries. Its portfolio encompasses CI flexographic presses, slitter

rewinders laminators, mounter-proofers, die cutters and special purpose machines. The company serves an international market with representation and distribution channels throughout the world.

The packaging-beverage planet, Sacmi’s integrated range starring at Hispack 2015 At Hispack 2015, Sacmi presented its innovative MONOBIB filler, which stands out as a special totally ultra-clean filling technology. It has been working in the Spanish market through Sacmilberica for over thirty years producing solutions ranging from preforms to blowing, filling, labelling technologies and all the way to end-of-line solutions. Sacmi presented an integrated turnkey range for the beverage planet at the recent international Hispackfair in Barcellona, now in its sixteenth edition, and attracted

over 700 exhibitors from 25 countries and around 3,500 professional operators.

At the Sacmi stand – an exhibition area of over 60 square metres – novelties included solutions for filling and packaging “Bag in Box” containers, featuring a high degree of automation and flexibility. Visitors to Hispack were able to see firsthand SacmiPakim’s automatic MONOBIB filler, proposed since 2014 in an innovative “three-piece” unit, which provides a case forming machine, an automatic filler and a glue case sealer in a single solution.

Suitable for wine, food grade oil, water and chemical products, MONOBIB affords several advantages, including better product conservation: totally aseptic product management and cutting down of any risk of product contamination by oxidising agents.

Efficient and flexible, the machine can manage 1.5-2-3-5-10-15-20 litre formats, with an output ranging from 320 Bag in Box per

hour – in a 20 litre format – up to 850 units per hour in the 3 litre format. Provided with a quick format change system, MONOBIB can work on different kinds of pressure valve caps available on the market.

The marketing staff of the PackagingBeverage Division was present on site to advise on the wide range of Sacmi for the whole supply chain, including labelling solutions and the innovativeKUBE range – the modular solution has a throughput of up to 9 thousand applications per hour. Its labelling units are present outside the carousel thus facilitating users to work effectively on several labelling systems (cold, self-adhesive, etc.).

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Asahi partners with duomedia to boost market visibility Asahi Photoproducts is partnering with duomedia to extend its market awareness and visibility. Asahi Photoproducts was seeking a PR partner that could help in the development of appealing content, establish strong market positioning and broaden the company’s scope. “We especially wanted to take advantage of the significant opportunity presented by the upcoming Labelexpo

duomedia and Asahi Photoproducts officials

2015 trade show,” said Dieter Niederstadt, Technical Marketing Manager at Asahi Photoproducts. “Several industry consultants recommended the firm to us, and we have been impressed with the work we have seen duomedia do for other clients. We believe that this PR firm is the right fit for us.”

Founded in 1971 in Japan with European Headquarters in Belgium, Asahi Photoproducts is a known name in flexographic photopolymer plate development. duomedia will assist Asahi in the development of strategic communication plan for Labelexpo and beyond. At Labelexpo, the company will feature its recently-introduced and quite remarkable AWP water-washable digital plate, a sustainable, high resolution plate with optimal

ink-release and outstanding print registration capabilities that allows converters to print at quality levels superior to solvent and thermal plates. duomedia’s Director Client Relations Lutt Willems comments, “We are excited to bring our knowledge and expertise in the label market to bear for the benefit of Asahi and its market-leading flexographic product portfolio. Asahi’s strict adherence to high quality manufacturing and its dedication to delivering solutions that add value to the printer are an excellent starting point for the development of compelling messaging.

We feel privileged to be able to help Asahi Photoproducts stand out in the market and to educate stakeholders on the market differentiation Asahi brings to the flexo plate arena. We are looking forward to Labelexpo 2015 as the launching pad for these efforts.”

Anoop Plastic Products represents MPS in Middle-East countries

MPS has announced the appointment of Anoop Plastic Products Trading Establishments as agent of MPS flexo and offset printing presses in the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar. This partnership provides immediate local support and positions MPS for future growth in the Middle East.

Based in Sharjah, UAE Anoop is a wellestablished printing materials supplier and the first specialized supplier of flexo printing materials and pre-press equipment in this region. Anoop’s product portfolio includes printing presses, pre-press and post-press equipment, accessories and consumables from industry-leading suppliers such as Stork, Flint Group, Lohmann, Cheshire Anilox Technology, Zeller+Gmelin and many more.

Built with a team of electronics and software engineers, Anoop provides local and prompt technical service in addition to pre and post-sales consultation. With their broad range of supplier representation, Anoop is well-connected to label printers throughout

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the Middle East. Anoop has quickly become active representing MPS in the Middle East, after initial in-depth product training to a team of 11 employees. It is set to promote MPS flexo and offset printing presses at the upcoming Gulf Print & Pack show 2015 in Dubai.

At Gulf Print & Pack, Erik Blomjous, Regional Director East and former Area Sales Manager in the Middle East, will introduce Matthijs Stevens as the new MPS Area Sales Manager for the Middle East.

Established in 1993, family-owned Anoop is based in Sharjah, UAE and active in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar. Part of Suresh Babu Group

of Companies, Anoop is a well-established printing materials supplier and the first specialized supplier of flexo printing materials and pre-press equipment in the United Arab Emirates. It represents many industry-leading suppliers including MPS, Stork, Flint Group, Lohmann, Cheshire Anilox Technology, Zeller+Gmelin for printing presses, pre-press and post-press equipment, accessories, and consumables.

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ESMA Celebrating 25th Anniversary Creating new opportunities for members in the Industrial Printing Market & Oliver Kammann of K-Flow appointed as new Chairman of the Board ESMA, the European Specialist Printing Manufacturers Association, celebrated its 25th anniversary during this year’s General Assembly held in Mallorca on March 20th with the highest member attendance on record. In 1990, ESMA was founded in the UK as an initiative of several European screen printing suppliers who recognised the need for an organisation to represent the interests and needs of all manufacturers of screen printing machines, supplies and equipment. The initial goal of ESMA was to maintain the growth and potential of screen printing.

Today 25 years later, the association is not only pushing the boundaries for screen printing in new applications and industries but the same philosophy is now also applied to digital printing to open up new possibilities. The graphics printing landscape is changing rapidly and Industrial Printing seems to be the hottest topic ever.

ESMA has been the home for Industrial Printing for the last two decades with wellknown conferences such as “GlassPrint”, “Membrane Switch”, “Advanced Functional and Industrial Printing” and in recent times also with new formats such as “Printed Interior Decoration”, “The Inkjet Conference” and “Direct Container Print”, all aimed at showcasing and promoting knowledge and possibilities for industrial print applications for screen, pad and digital technologies.

Peter Buttiens, CEO of ESMA, says “The association has established its own identity

in the broader printing industry. With its challenging goals of building conferences in specialised areas and promoting its innovative ‘Knowledge-Hub’ concept, ESMA has evolved into a unique player in the market.”

From April onwards, the ESMA team has been expanded with Maciej Bochajczuk as the new Marketing and Communication Coordinator. As a full time employee, he will help to further develop ESMA’s online and offline marketing activities. With his addition, the ESMA team has grown in the last eight years to four permanent staff members!

The General Assembly recognised the achievements over the last 25 years and also looked forward to the challenges and opportunities that the very dynamic industrial printing market will offer.

During the General Assembly ESMA presented its new Chairman of the Board, Oliver Kammann of the German software and consulting company K-Flow. At the same time the Board and Steering Committee announced two new members, Samuel Wagner of Sefar and Frederic Blancher of Encres Dubuit. The new Chairman of the Marketing and Communication Committee, Jeremy Spencer of Caldera, was also introduced into office. The Members of the Board of ESMA are aiming their expertise and efforts at delivering real benefit for all current and future ESMA members.

Oliver Kammann, Chairman of ESMA, is excited that “ESMA’s membership, served through its Board and Committee structure, represents an excellent cross-section of leading European companies from the screen, pad, digital and substrates industry.

I am looking forward to doing my best to advance the cause of ESMA and to generate real benefits through our conferences and education programs for our members, their customers and the industry as a whole.”

At the time of the General Assembly, ESMA represents the interest of 65 member companies, a record high for the association. This year will see the return of two highly successful events with “The Inkjet Conference (TheIJC.com)” and “GlassPrint”, but also the introduction of a new event, “Direct Container Print (DCP)” aimed at introducing packaging manufacturers and brand owners to the possibilities and benefits of direct to shape decoration of plastic and glass containers!

Founded in 1990, ESMA (European Specialist Printing Manufacturers Association) is a non-profit organisation, based in Belgium, near Leuven. It represents manufacturers, printers and consultants from screen, digital or pad printing technology and includes members from machinery, software, inks, consumables, chemicals and substrates segments. ESMA represents 65 members and its objectives are to raise value for its members through technical conferences, projects, committees and education.

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FINAT launches call for candidates for 2015 Recycling Awards FINAT Recycling Awards Competition organized for the second time to recognize efforts of the industry in paper and film release liner recycling

FINAT has recently announced the launch of the second FINAT Recycling Awards Competition. Within two award categories, self-adhesive label endusers and self-adhesive label converters, companies that have their paper and/ or film release liners recycled are invited to apply, and get recognized for taking steps to lower the environmental impact.

The deadline for submitting entries is May 22nd and the competition will culminate in the announcement of the winners at the European Label Forum in Amsterdam, held from 11 to 13 June 2015.

The goal of the FINAT Recycling Awards Competition is to raise awareness for the growing number of sustainable and economically-viable recycling programmes.

These offer companies site-specific solutions for the collection and recycling of used release liners, allowing them to reduce both their carbon footprint and land-filling costs.

“We were delighted by the large number of good entries to our first Recycling Awards Competition last year. We are looking forward to continue this success and see

new examples of how the industry is rising to the challenge and embracing the available recycling solutions,” says Jacques van Leeuwen, Chairman of the FINAT Recycling Awards Competition.

that no longer needs to go to waste. The FINAT Recycling Awards Competition is an excellent opportunity to highlight the advances recycling programs are making in our industry,” adds Mr. van Leeuwen

It pays to recycle

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Release line recycling is important, not only for the environment but also for label converters and printers. It contributes to the reduction of the ‘footprint’ of a label company, FMCG brand or private label which is becoming ever more essential because of the growing emphasis on corporation’s responsibility towards society and the planet.

In addition, release line recycling also offers economic advantages as it can reduce the costs associated with the management of secondary release liner materials, compared to alternative disposal methods. It also provides a potential answer to legal or market requirements in the context of government or corporate environmental sustainability programmes, now and in the future.

All entries will be judged by an independent jury comprised of expert representatives from NGOs in the field of recycling of both paper and plastic. Eligible projects will be evaluated based on a comprehensive set of criteria, divided in three categories:

“As an independent association for the selfadhesive label industry, FINAT has set itself the target to support companies in exploring and exploiting common recycling solutions and provide the gateway to identify recycling opportunities. Release liner recycling is picking up pace. More and more, recycling initiatives are offering turn-key solutions to recover a valuable secondary material

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Innovation / opening of new markets: Is the company using a new/innovative approach to logistics or recycling? Is the company representing a new enduser market for liner recycling?

All entries must be submitted by 22nd of May to the FINAT Secretariat.

Monotech introduces Amsky Flexo CtP in India With over 15 years’ experience in different aspects of printing technology, from prepress through to post-press, and offices throughout the continent, Monotech Systems now has added the Amsky Flexo CtP to their portfolio.

Monotech Systems has announced that they will be joining the ranks of Amsky channel partners and introducing the Amsky Flexo CtP in India first time.

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increase the demand of processed plates.

Currently, options available in the market are quite expensive. However, the Amsky Flexo CtP is more economical as well as productive than other options available in the market.

We already have a good range of UV CtP products from basysPrint, HGDE, Amsky and Nautilus. This new product will open new avenues with packaging printers.”

The equipment was displayed at the recent Print Pack India 2015 that took place in Greater Noida. It received a really encouraging response. “Very soon we are going to announce a couple of installations,” says Mr. Singh.

Amsky Aura 800 Flexo CtP offers various features and technological and productivity advantages to the business of platemaking.

It is a good enhancement in the field of packaging printing – particularly in paper packaging, plastic packaging, and foil packaging – and label printing.

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Asahi Photoproducts brings leading edge flexographic plate solutions to Converflex 2015 Pinning Top Dot technology supports fixed colour palette printing techniques with no compromise in quality Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, will be exhibiting at Converflex 2015, taking place from 19-23 May in Milan.

Asahi will be featuring its Pinning Top Dot plate technology, which enables a broad colour gamut, vibrant colour reproductions, soft tonal shades and improved productivity.

TOP and water-washable AWP plates, Pinning Top Dot technology (PDT) enables a clean ink transfer and prevents ink accumulating on the plate surfaces and shoulders in screen areas. This leads to fewer cleaning intervals and reduced downtime, as well as significant quality improvements.

“We are excited to be attending Converflex 2015,” says Andrea Belloli, Italian branch manager for Asahi. “Initial feedback to our Pinning Top Dot technology, which was announced last year, has been extremely positive and we are looking forward to sharing its benefits with attendees at the show.”

Pinning Dot Technology allows a kiss-touch printing pressure setting. It makes use of low plate surface tension, made possible by a specially engineered Asahi polymer chemistry, to inhibit liquid flow. The ink forms a globule, with a large contact angle and high pinning point. This results in a cleaner and homogeneous ink transfer from plate to substrate, helping flexographic printers meet the ever increasing quality demands of their customers.

David Galton, UK Sales Director for Asahi Photoproducts, adds, “Converflex is an excellent platform for showcasing Pinning Top Dot technology. The print quality achieved by combining our plate technology with fixed colour palette printing techniques brings outstanding shelf appeal to packaging. Print consistency is crucial to brands’ ability to drive sales volumes by increasing visibility, reinforcing identity and ensuring volume turnover. Pinning Top Dot was designed to improve the quality of the emerging fixed colour palette printing technique, which delivers cost benefits to the brand owner without any compromise in quality. Excellent results have been achieved by working collaboratively with creative agencies, brand owners and printers to take advantage of these unique capabilities, and show attendees will be able to see the results first hand.”

Pinning Top Dot details A feature of both Asahi’s solvent-washable

PTD 2 – Comparison under printing pressure classic polymer plates vs. Pinning Top Dot technology from Asahi Photoproducts

Global debut of HybridA resin In addition to its Pinning Top Dot plate lines, Asahi will also debut its new HybridA liquid polymer resin. HybridA resin features higher

PTD1 – Comparison classic polymer plates vs. Pinning Top Dot technology from Asahi Photoproducts

viscosity for the post-printed corrugated printing market. The resin is a hybrid solution that combines the advantages of liquid resin with the technical properties of a solid plate.

Belloli adds, “Asahi first brought innovative liquid resin technology to market more than 40 years ago, and we are proud that the innovation continues today. This latest liquid resin offering will help customers maintain a leadership position in the highly competitive corrugated market. Both HybridA and Pinning Top Dot technologies will be key elements to our market and we are pleased to be bringing these to Converflex 2015!”

Bosch launches new granulation unit GranuLean At Achema 2015, Bosch Packaging Technology will present the new granulation unit GranuLean for the first time. The unit combines the process steps of mixing, granulating and drying for the manufacturing of pharmaceutical granules. “The name GranuLean stands for a lean and compact machine, which can be easily integrated into production rooms and focuses on the basic requirements of pharmaceutical producers,” Fritz-Martin Scholz, product manager at Bosch Packaging Technology, explains.

“By concentrating on the essential basic functions within fixed dimensions, we have developed an especially efficient granulation solution.” The GranuLean exhibited at Achema for instance saves valuable production room with its 6 meters length and 3.4 meters height.

customer demands for a complete and quickly available system at the accustomed high quality,” says Scholz. Thanks to the easy alignment of machine components on site, the granulation unit can be installed quickly and easily. All process and cleaning steps can be controlled via recipes. The operator interface is a 21-inch touchscreen with userfriendly navigation.

The process for manufacturing pharmaceutical granules begins by pneumatically filling the high-shear mixer.

The mixing device Gentlewing, which is driven from below, mixes and granulates the active ingredients and excipients. The highshear mixer is emptied via the equally newly developed, integrated wet mill.

As opposed to tailor-made granulation lines, the most important functions of GranuLean are installed by default. “The high level of standardization now enables us to fulfill

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FINAT announces 2015 New Technology Webinar Series FINAT, the international association for the self-adhesive label industry, has announced a series of webinars designed to present the latest independent label industry knowledge and focusing on topics relevant to the future of the industry. Purpose of the webinars is to offer a convenient tool at members’ fingertips to brief them on management, technology and sustainability developments that may impact their business in the near future. The FINAT Board’s ‘New Converting Technology’ taskforce is driving the webinar programme, and works closely with FINAT’s Young Managers Club that also regularly organizes business webinars specifically for young managers in the label industry with the next ones scheduled for June and October.

The 2015 Technology Webinar Series follows a FINAT webinar end of last year on the future of printed electronics. “Proactive knowledge sharing and supporting our members, as well as the industry in general on technologies, trends and challenges is an ongoing focus for FINAT, as innovation continues apace.

The webinar last year proved so successful that we felt members would benefit from more,” comments Kurt Walker, FINAT President. “On closer investigation three topics stood out.”

Thursday, May 7th at 2PM CET: “Sensory Labels and Packaging”

by Hannah Hall, Research Manager at Blue Yonder Research The fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)

market has become incredibly competitive and with the additional pressure from the retailers to support promotions whilst keeping retail prices low, this all has to be achieved on efficient budgets. The webinar will provide insights into the techniques used to ensure that brands connect with their end-user on a multi-sensorial, often sub-conscious level that drives loyalty. Brands are constantly looking for added value and partners who share their passion. Strong relationships with brands are built by understanding precisely what they need, paying attention to the smallest details, and through introducing new techniques that can save time and money whilst improving their product offering. The techniques discussed in this webinar are relevant to all sizes of brands – local or global, and are absolutely essential to their growth.

The webinar is open to FINAT member company representatives – especially those involved in marketing and product development – who can register on the FINAT website.

Thursday, August 27th at 2PM CET: “The Impact of Good Colour Management” by Marcus Ruckstädter, Sales Director at EU Zeller + Gmelin Marcus will look at why on site colour management is needed to reduce downtime and increase uptime; and how to understand customer as well as brand demands and their key drivers. Also the current challenges,

along with the associated costs, printers and converters are will be addressed in the presentation. He will also detail possible solutions based on technology, not the human eye, and process driven financial and customer retention benefits.

Thursday, November 26th at 2PM CET: “Direct Print - A Threat to Pressure Sensitive” by Corey Reardon, CEO of AWA Alexander Watson Associates Corey will expand on potential threats to the label market such as digital heat transfers on to bottles, replacing PS and competing with allied technologies such as sleeves and IML. “We believe these are subjects our members are keen to get a better understanding of.

It will help them to investigate further what the possibilities are for them, now and in the future. Individually or collectively, the information can make a significant difference to the direction an operation takes both in terms of investment and customer development. We look forward to seeing how members use the knowledge to make real changes to the performance of their businesses,” adds Chris Ellison of OPM Labels and Packaging, who is the FINAT Board member responsible for new technology awareness. “In tandem with the Young Managers Club webinars, we are building a nice stream of new FINAT knowledge sharing activity, all created to support members on their path to success and profitability.”

Budweiser Patriotic Packaging on Earth Day “On Earth Day, Budweiser announced its continued support and commitment to the environment through a partnership with the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official charity of America’s national parks, for the Find Your Park movement. The multi-million dollar partnership raises awareness about national parks and the centennial milestone of the National Park Service in 2016. In celebration, Budweiser is rolling out limitededition patriotic packaging featuring the iconic silhouette of Lady Liberty.

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compelling visual content that captures Budweiser’s spirit for the summer.

Budweiser will bring monumental and surprising moments to the national parks through a summer music program that celebrates the brand’s pledge to safeguard these breathtaking landscapes and places of cultural and historical importance, and inspire generations of national parks enthusiasts. To kick off the partnership, Budweiser launched a day of service in various parks throughout New York City on April 21.

“Budweiser is an American brand with a steadfast commitment to our nation,” said

Dan Wenk, interim president of the National Park Foundation. “With their generous, multi-faceted support of our Find Your Park movement, we will ensure that these special places are loved and protected well beyond the next 100 years.”

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L9 announces the 2014 World Label Awards category winners Best of the Best to be announced at Labelexpo Europe The L9 label associations have announced the results of the 2014 L9 World Label Awards competition judged by an international jury just before Labelexpo Americas in Chicago in September 2014. The L9 is an alliance of global label associations for the purposes of formulating polices and gathering strategic information in connection with global matters affecting the worldwide label industry.

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“The World Label Awards are seen as the technical Oscars of the global label industry with members of the L9 group showing off the best labels from their own ‘domestic’ competitions. Every year we see technically excellent labels from around the world which tend to reflect the technical advances within the international label industry. As judges we see “new” applications being presented especially in the Innovation class,” comments Tony White, chairman of the judging panel.

“The final icing on the cake is the selection of the entries for Best of the Best awards which represent the five main printing processes”.

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Best of the Best In the past two years 5 additional L9 Global awards representing the “Best of the Best” entries from the principal printing processes.

The awards will be presented at Tarsus event which will be held during Labelexpo 2015 in Brussels in September 2015. The winners are selected from the winning entries in the L9 World label Awards competition from the following classes: Flexography, Letterpress, Offset Litho, Combination Printing, Digital Printing. The identities of the winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony and are perceived as the “Oscars of the Oscars” of the international label industry.

The judging for the 2015 L9 WLA competition will take place on the 28th September 2015 in Brussels at the Labelexpo venue.

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Sappi launches a new dimension in Folding Box Board: atelier Sappi Speciality Papers has announced the introduction of atelier, a brand-new concept in folding box board (FBB) that broadens Sappi’s offering in terms of both width and depth of coated virgin fibre carton boards for the packaging market. atelier, a hybrid FBB product that exceeds current market standards, is available in weights from 220 gsm to 350 gsm and is being produced at the company’s Maastricht mill. atelier is a multi-ply board produced on a single-wire board machine, a feature that no other paper manufacturer has ever achieved. It delivers the ultimate in brightness, purity and gloss with a silk touch and feel and unrivalled bulk, truly a new dimension in folding box board.

“This introduction is part of Sappi’s ongoing strategy to increase its production of speciality products in response to growing market demand”, explains Thomas Kratochwill, Director Sales & Marketing Specialities.

“Ten years ago, we entered the carton board market and set out to revolutionise it with the Sappi Algro Design family of SBB carton board, which is still growing at double-digit rates today,” says Lars Scheidweiler, Product Group Manager Rigid Packaging of Sappi Europe. “Now we are going to do it again with atelier. The new Sappi FBB combines our signature bright-white finish with the rigidity and strength required in a folding box board to deliver perfect functionality with any type of carton board printing, converting, finishing or post-production handling that can be imagined. We are extremely excited to be bringing this new hybrid FBB to our European customers.”

Stunning sample book demonstrates range of printing and finishing capabilities To introduce atelier properly to brand owners, converters, finishers, design agencies and the media, Sappi Europe has designed and produced a stunning sample book with the theme “brilliance meets function.”

“We wanted something entirely unique that appeals to the emotions representing the innovation that went into the development of atelier and the new opportunities it offers to the packaging market,” adds Scheidweiler.

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industry top value of around 92%. On the reverse side, atelier offers a brightness factor of 98% to accommodate the increasing demand for printing on both sides of the board for added impact.

a truly unique image on each page, much like each snowflake that nature produces is different. Each page of the sample book presents different artwork with diverse finishing techniques applied, to visually demonstrate the magnitude of possibilities this remarkable new product brings to the folding box board market.”

Extensive market research Prior to developing atelier, Sappi Europe performed extensive market research, identifying the top folding box boards from leading European suppliers. “At a minimum, we wanted to be in line in terms of the physical properties, including rigidity, bulk and strength, while going beyond today’s known visual properties. At the same time we aimed at bringing tangible and purely unique characteristics to folding box board that would clearly set us apart in the marketplace”, Scheidweiler explains.

With a brightness level of 99% on the top side, atelier clearly exceeds the market standard in brightness compared to a current

“We chose the name atelier to differentiate this product from Algro Design and to reflect the convergence of ideas and craftsmanship that is represented by this exciting new product,” Lars Scheidweiler comments.

“In addition, our Maastricht mill provides a central manufacturing location that allows us to quickly reach every European location.

Fast delivery combined with breakthrough physical and visual properties clearly places atelier in a position to rapidly gain market share in a highly competitive market.”

Sappi is a global company headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, with over 13,500 employees and manufacturing operations on three continents in seven countries, sales offices in 50 countries, and customers in over 100 countries around the world.

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Hand Drying machines vs Single Use Towels Study suggests single use towels are the most hygienic way to dry hands New research by the University of Westminster, commissioned by ETS, the European Tissue Symposium, suggests that single use towels are the most hygienic way to dry hands after visiting the washroom.

Despite a trend for sophisticated drying machines in recent years it appears that traditional single use towels offer an unsurpassed level of hygiene when drying hands after visiting the washroom.

The study was undertaken by leading microbiologist Keith Redway and looked at the potential for microbial contamination from hand drying and the potential risks for the spread of microbes in the air, particularly if hands are not washed properly. The research used four different hand drying methods and three different test models to compare differences between the drying methods and their capacity to spread microbes from the hands of users potentially to other people in public washrooms.

Thorough examination Paper towels, a textile roller towel, a warm air dryer and a jet air dryer were compared using three different test models: acid indicator using lemon juice, yeast, and bacterial transmission from hands when washed without soap. The University of Westminster scientists found that the jet air dryer spread liquid from users’ hands further and over a greater distance – up to 1.5m – than the other drying methods. They also recorded the greatest spread of microbes into the air at both near and far distances for each of the tested models. Levels recorded at close distance for a jet air dryer revealed an average of 59.5 colonies of yeast compared with an average of just 2.2colonies for paper towels. At a distance of 0.2m the jet air dryer recorded 67 colonies of yeast compared with only6.5 for paper towels. At a distance of 1.5 m the jet air dryer recorded 11.5 colonies of yeast compared to zero for paper towels.

Spread of microbes affecting adults and children The peer-reviewed study, published in the March 2015 edition of the ‘Journal of Hospital Infection’, also looked at the body height at which microbes were spread by air dryers.

It found the greatest dispersal was at 0.6 –

0.9 m from the floor. This is worrying since it equates to the face height of small children who might be standing near the dryer when a parent is drying his or her hands. This suggests that parents should take care to keep children away from the direct air stream of jet air dryers in washrooms to ensure that they are not unintentionally contaminating youngsters.

“These findings clearly indicate that singleuse towels spread the fewest microbes of all hand-drying methods,” said Keith Redway.

“Cross contamination in public washrooms is a legitimate public health concern. The extent to which jet air dryers disperse microbes into the washroom environment is likely to have implications for policy guidance to facilities managers operating in a wide range of environments from sports venues and airports through to schools and hospitals.”

Hand drying a crucial component of hand hygiene “Correct hand drying is crucial in completing the hand washing process and reducing the risk of microbe transmission,“commented Roberto Berardi, Chairman of the European Tissue Symposium (ETS).“This latest University of Westminster research builds on previous studies such as last year’s research by the University of Leeds. Its findings add to the existing body of evidence demonstrating that hand drying using single-

use towels is associated with lower numbers of microbes both on the hands and in the washroom environment than with warm air or jet air dryers.”

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The visualization of the air flow from a jet air dryer helps explain the results of this study. Claimed air speeds for jet air dryers of over 600 kph are likely to increase the risk of transmission of viruses and other microbes from the hands of users to other occupants of public washrooms and into the washroom environment.

ETS is the European Tissue Paper Industry Association. The members of ETS represent the majority of tissue paper producers throughout Europe and around 90% of the total European tissue production. ETS was founded in 1971 and is based in Brussels.

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European conference on the future of business education in packaging Innovation in business education and job qualification needed to prevent EU industry skills gap in packaging Novel methods of business education and a better, internationally comparable description of the job qualifications in packaging are needed to prevent a skills gap in the European industry. These were the main conclusions of a unique European conference dedicated to the future of business education in packaging, which took place on April 23rd 2015 in Enschede, The Netherlands. This conference, the 1st European Conference on the Future of Business Education in Packaging, was organised by NVC Netherlands Packaging Centre, the association of companies addressing the activity of packaging throughout the supply chain of packaged products. The NVC membership, projects, information services and education programme stimulate the continuous improvement of packaging. Keynote speaker of the conference was prof.dr. Filip Dochy (Leuven University, Belgium). He stressed the importance of life long learning for

the European workforce and provided an overview of the global developments. The workforce is ageing, retirement ages are going up to 67 and higher and technology is moving forward. Only continuous education and training can prevent a skills gap which would seriously hamper the competitiveness of individual companies and the potential for industry and retail in Europe to innovate on behalf of the society in general.

Conference chairman Michael Nieuwesteeg (NVC Netherlands Packaging Centre) highlighted the importance of well-defined and internationally comparable packaging related job qualifications. In the vision of NVC, these are the starting point for the development of the appropriate examination procedures as well as the most applicable training and education programmes. He agreed with prof. Dochy that the result of the training programme in terms of learning outcomes should be the goal and that the methods used (online, classroom, blended,

company visits, joined assignments, etc.) are instrumental to achieving these goals.

Nieuwesteeg referenced the European Qualifications Framework EQF which was used to develop the successful European NVC Course Programmes in Packaging I and II (EQF5 and EQF6, respectively). Four main aspects of business education in packaging were subsequently discussed in-depth in four different Round Table Discussions, addressing the career development of the qualified packaging professionals, the difference between educating the workforce (aged 25-67) and students (aged 18-24), the many different positions in the organisation where packaging knowledge is required and the international harmonisation of the job qualifications. Preparations have started for the 1st Global Conference on the Future of Business Education in Packaging, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday May 7th, 2017 in Dusseldorf (Germany), during packaging exhibition interpack.

Radware launches new Hybrid Cloud WAF Service Radware, provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions ensuring optimal service level for applications in virtual, cloud and software defined data centres, has recently released a new and fully-managed, cloud-based Web Application Firewall (WAF) service that provides unmatched protection from web-based cyber-attacks.

Cyber-attacks remain a persistent threat and have become sophisticated in size and scope. Denial of Service (DoS), SQL injections and cross-site scripting are the most common web attack vectors, increasing in popularity. As migration to the cloud continues and expands, companies today are facing a more distributed network infrastructure. This transition of web based applications to the cloud have rendered onpremise mitigation tools ineffective against web attacks and require organisations to protect their applications both on-premise and in-the-cloud.

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on-premise and cloud-based applications, using a single technology solution. Unlike existing WAF solutions that integrate dual technologies, which results in a gap between protection coverage and quality, Radware’s single technology approach makes migrating applications to the cloud safer and secure.

web attacks, Radware’s Hybrid Cloud WAF can also defend and mitigate a wide range of DDoS attacks through its alwayson DDoS attack protection, and provide comprehensive detection and mitigation of attacks with minimal false positives and no impact on legitimate traffic.

“It’s not uncommon for enterprises to distribute their applications both on-premise and in-the-cloud. In addition, we see enterprises employ multiple cloud vendors to host various aspects of their infrastructure.

However, having a disparate network infrastructure adds a level of complexity when trying to protect your web applications,” says Carl Herberger, vice president of security solutions for Radware. “We have taken actionable steps to provide enterprise with a unified hybrid solution against web-based attacks regardless if protection is needed on-premise or in the cloud and provide better security when moving applications to the cloud as well as ease of security policy orchestration and automation.”

“When there is no technical integration between on-premise and cloud WAF technologies, organisations are faced with poor quality of detection resulting in poor mitigation options,” says Jon Oltsik, senior principal analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group.

“Radware’s Hybrid Cloud WAF Service can help bridge this gap by integrating its on-premise devices and WAF technologies with cloud-based coverage to deliver a comprehensive detection and mitigation solution.”

In addition to protection from various

The Hybrid Cloud WAF Service also provides full coverage from all of OWASP’s Top 10 security risks and is backed by Radware’s Emergency Response Team – a dedicated group of security experts that can actively monitor and mitigate attacks in real time.

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POP – Print Our Pack The international package printing conference POP 2015 hits the mark with the first Italian-German meeting in the package printing chain. Italian printing and converting machinery is one of the country’s top industries exporting about 90% of production around the world. The “POP - Print Our Pack” network is promoted by a partnership between ACIMGA – the Italian manufacturers’ association of machinery for the graphic, converting and paper industry – and G&K TechMedia, a German publisher in the packaging and label printing industry.

The debut took place with a great success on March 10th in Munich during ICE Europe, part of the “POP - Print Our Pack International package printing conference 2015”. Over 100 people from every segment of the package printing chain attended the event which provided a meeting ground for decision makers, end-users and experts.

Prominent participants attended the event, organized by partners ACIMGA and G&K TechMedia with the cooperation of the Italian Ministry for Economic Development and ICE – the Italian agency for foreign trade, on the occasion represented by director Fabio Casciotti.

What do the brands occupying prime positions on food and non-food shelves across the world ask of the package printing industry? Marcel Keuenhof, Project Manager, Heinz, and Dennis Bankmann, product development manager, Henkel

presented the vision and needs of major companies and final consumers, followed by a discussion with top technology suppliers about technological innovations capable of ensuring the visual impact, functionality, safety and traceability of packages. The round table, moderated by journalist Nick Coombes from NarrowWebTech, was attended by Aldo Peretti, CEO, Uteco; Marco Calcagni, Commercial and Marketing Director, Omet; Arturo Bergamaschino, from the Cerutti Packaging Equipment BOD; Harry Sieljes, Managing director, Drukkerij Zwart B.V.; and Doris Wallner-Bösmüller, owner, Bösmüller Print Management GESMBH & CO.KG. In his keynote to the meeting Andrea Briganti, General Manager, ACIMGA, emphasized the power of a tool like “POP 2015” in encouraging the development of trade communities, trade communities, both virtual and physical, to exchange specific knowledge and expertise. It is a project partnership the Germans put great store by, as underlined by Harald Feldkamp, editor at G&K TechMedia.

Further opportunities for meeting and discussion include the next one scheduled during Converflex – May, Fieramilano – and next fall with the second edition of POP conference.

“The new format connecting the whole production chain was a success also in

Germany. Print professionals, technology producers and packaging users are enthusiastic about the opportunity to share the opportunity to share issues, ideas and successes that provides the basis for cooperation, essential for the future development of the entire industry,” says Marco Calcagni, President of ACIMGA and Sales Director of OMET. “Presentations were all high-level and extremely interesting, and so was the round table. A helpful idea for upcoming initiatives could be to involve a higher number of converters, who could provide interesting insight into market trends. Overall, as Cerutti Packaging Equipment we are satisfied!”

Costanza Cerutti, Communication Manager, CERUTTI Packaging Equipment.

In the second half of 2015, there will be a convention in a Mediterranean country and a meeting with incoming Packaging managers from Indonesia, Oceania and Mexico in Italy with the support of ICE.

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EFI at ISA International Sign Expo Highlights Inkjet productivity, greener LED imaging and workflow innovations.

The EFI exhibit at this year’s ISA International Sign Expo in Las Vegas provided a full portfolio of products for signage and graphics professionals to capitalize on some of the industry’s best growth opportunities. The exhibit highlighted innovation, high productivity, quality and reliability available with production-class low-, middle- and high-volume UV and LED inkjet printers, combined with a full range of integrated workflow products.

EFI’s offerings – from a new web-to-print technology and a significantly faster image processing workflow, to 7-picoliter grayscale printhead technology for nearphotographic imaging, to the world’s top technology for energy-efficient “cool cure” LED imaging at full production speeds – opened doors to new revenue streams and greater profit opportunities.

More consistency, higher image quality with cool cure LED

“The range of technologies we are showing at the International Sign Expo can make a huge difference for signage and graphics professionals determined to differentiate themselves and grow their businesses.” - Scott Schinlever, EFI

Key Notes : > Full portfolio of products for signage and graphic professionals. > Production-class low-, middle- and highvolume UV and LED inkjet printers. > Debuts the newest version of EFI Digital StoreFront software.

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LED technology was a key feature in EFI’s exhibit at the expo. With more than 500 LED inkjet printers installed at locations worldwide, EFI is leading the charge in the significant advantages of higher-quality, versatile imaging on broader range of substrates – with virtually no VOC emissions and significantly reduced energy usage. EFI customers are gaining a competitive advantage from their ability to print on

thin, inexpensive films, corrugated board and other materials that cannot withstand the heat associated with other drying or curing methods.

One LED inkjet technology user, the Sir Speedy printing franchise in Raleigh, N.C., expanded the range of products it sells to new and existing clients with a 65-inch EFI H1625 LED hybrid roll/ flatbed printer. The printer’s flatbed capabilities have eliminated a good amount of outsourcing the business once did, opening the door to moreprofitable selling opportunities on jobs printed on brushed metal and other specialty substrates. The printer, which was on display in EFI’s booth and in the booth for print technology dealer Nazdar SourceOne, was an entry-level product offering high-quality, eight-level grayscale imaging and superior white ink capabilities at an affordable price.

“Our sales team has really embraced new capabilities with this printer,” according to Sir Speedy Raleigh’s owner, Lloyd Newton. “It uses much less power than traditional UV curing, and it takes many of the variables out of the printing process.”

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UltraDrop™ Technology, a 2-meter hybrid printer with eight colors plus white that delivers exceptional quality, including crisp four-point type and vibrant color, thanks to high-end capabilities of its variabledrop, grayscale 7-picoliter UltraDrop printheads.

The 3.2-meter EFI VUTEk GS3250LXr Pro, a dedicated roll-to-roll printer that extends LED UV imaging into the fleet and vehicle wrap, textile soft signage and specialty out-of-home markets with advanced SuperFlex Inks from EFI and 3M.

EFI’s exhibit also included the award-winning flagship of the EFI VUTEk portfolio, the 3.2-meter, hybrid EFI VUTEk HS100 Pro press, a high-volume, analog replacement solution that uses a combination LED/UV pin and cure imaging process to provide exceptional quality and high productivity.

The press also features automated material loading and unloading systems, along with a material edge guide system for printing corrugated board and other challenging substrates at press rated-speeds.

The 2-meter, hybrid EFI VUTEk H2000 Pro UV inkjet printer on display featured UltraDrop Technology. It gives users a more-affordable entry point into mid-volume, premium production printing while giving them the option to add features – including white ink, clear varnish and roll-to-roll media handling – as they grow their business.

Show attendees also saw unique, predecorated inkjet-printed sheets created with an EFI VUTEk GS Pro-TF series printer and thermoformed in the booth, as well as cost-effective, label and narrow-web inkjet converted applications printed with an EFI Jetrion® digital inkjet press.

Furious speed: EFI Fiery proServer is seven times faster

The Fiery proServer also touts enhanced integration into the EFI Productivity Suite of web-to-print and MIS/ERP products. Those advanced software offerings give signage and graphics professionals the important additional advantages of streamlined, efficient production and administration of everything from templated, online design and job submission to estimating, scheduling, production, shipping/fulfillment and accounting.

More power in web-to-print with enhanced Digital StoreFront software On the web-to-print end of the workflow, the International Sign Expo featured the debut of the newest version of EFI Digital StoreFront® software. Available now, this advanced software platform provides top class print buyer experience, including new, EFI DirectSmile options that extend the types of variable-data and personalized print and electronic campaigns that corporations can successfully create online. Printing companies can profitably produce more work using the industry’s top online job submission solution integrated with a complete Productivity Suite, which offers real-time, bi-directional integration and data sharing with EFI MIS/ERP and EFI Fiery digital print workflows.

Print buyers for larger corporate enterprises gain more flexibility and capability with the web-to-print software’s new Enterprise Model, a useful feature that allows a print provider to subdivide a single Digital StoreFront license into different interfaces serving franchises or subsidiaries of a parent organization. Print buyers also gain moreconvenient, one-stop-shopping for a range of services using a new marketplace sales offering that can incorporate content partners such as copywriters, photographers and graphic designers in a single online ordering interface — all important features that print providers can offer to their clients to give value beyond just print.

“Our customers are fueling their success by reducing costs, expanding throughput and developing profitable, new product offerings,” said Scott Schinlever, senior vice president and general manager, EFI Inkjet Solutions. “LED inkjet technology has been a game changer for many of these companies, but they also have the opportunity to do more with 7-picoliter grayscale UltraDrop imaging and our integrated workflow products. The range of technologies we are showing at the International Sign Expo can make a huge difference for signage and graphics professionals determined to differentiate themselves and grow their businesses.”

The newest-version EFI Fiery® proServer drove VUTEk printers at the show. Its Fiery FAST RIP technology processes complex vector data up to seven times faster than its predecessor. EFI Fiery software for wideand superwide-format printing installed on the proServer offers dynamic smoothing for improved quality, new tiling options for reduced waste, an updated media catalog and online help.

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Introducing automation, maximising output at FESPA 2015 Enfocus will highlight how prepress and workflow solutions can improve operations for large format printers.

Enfocus will be exhibiting at FESPA 2015, the world’s largest event for large format, digital, screen and textile print technology taking place 18-22 May 2015 in Cologne, Germany. At its booth, the company will demonstrate how Enfocus solutions reduce errors, improve productivity, and provide large format printers with a pathway for growing their business.

There are significant challenges that come from being a large format printer. The cost of materials, combined with the large amount of manual labour needed to produce a very small print run means there is no room for mistakes. Redoing a job is often just as expensive and time consuming as producing it the first time, negatively impacting the printer’s profitability and customer satisfaction.

“Enfocus provides those tools, giving printers the resources to create reliable, hassle-free prepress and workflow solutions that relieve many of their operating pressures. At FESPA 2015, our goal is to educate printers on how our products can transform their business.” - Bjorn Willems

Key Notes : > It is critical for large format printers to ensure that small mistakes don’t become big problems. > Files that get submitted for production need to be right the first time, and every time. > Enfocus will be educating large format printers on how to achieve this level of accuracy.

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Small mistakes, big problems – no more With so much at stake, it is critical for large format printers to improve their processes and ensure that small mistakes don’t become big problems. This

means that files that get submitted for production need to be right the first time, and every time.

During the five-day FESPA event, Enfocus will be educating large format printers on how to achieve this level of accuracy. Enfocus will show how their solutions – which have long been used by commercial printers – can enable large format printers to overcome their own sets of challenges and achieve success. Large format printers will have the possibility to calculate the fast ROI they will obtain by using Enfocus’ solutions.

Enfocus will be demonstrating their industry leading solutions: PitStop, Switch, and Connect. These solutions can be used separately or together, allowing users to choose the features that best meet their needs today, and expand their solutions as their business grows in the future.

PitStop 13 - PDF Quality Control just got better After a successful beta test period, PitStop 13 is now in general release. Beta users report that the features included in this release solve their most problematic PDF quality challenges. Available as a subscription or a license model, PitStop 13 provides, as one beta tester described it, “More production, more efficiency, and easier communication.”

Printers all over the world experience the challenges that come with modern print production. PDFs have become the common format for the delivery of files, but these PDF files can often include issues that mean extra, non-chargeable work and time for the printers and increased frustration for customers. With the release of PitStop 13, Enfocus gives printers the features they need to take control of the production process.

As part of this product release, Enfocus has created a series of videos that provide a first-hand look at the powerful features of PitStop13 in action. These videos contain an overview of what’s included in PitStop Pro and Pitstop Server, and videos that cover the new functionality included in the following features.

• Add Bleed Action to address one of the biggest challenges in the industry: the lack of bleed in supplied PDF files.

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Customers can customize Preflight warning messages and even translate into languages that are not currently supported by PitStop.

Preflight Restrictions gives users endless options for customizing the checks and fixes included in a preflight profile eliminating irrelevant warnings and errors.

PDF2IMAGE in PitStop Server CLI gives users more options for creating and managing images (PNG or JPEG) from PDF files.

The PitStop Pro “floating” license provides the flexibility of installing copies of PitStop Pro on any number of terminals within a local area network and allowing only a certain number of these copies to be used simultaneously.

PitStop 13 is compatible with Adobe Acrobat X, XI and DC.

PitStop Pro 13 is available on either a license or subscription basis. Users can choose the model that works best, and upgrade in the future.

PitStop 13 will be one of the products on demonstration at the Enfocus booth at FESPA 2015.

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Optimal, profitable output generating more business Enfocus solutions fix any incoming document so that it outputs like intended on any press, machine or substrate. This minimizes manual pre-print actions while drastically improving turnaround time per job. These improved processes and faster turnaround times mean smaller printers can service more customers each day.

For bigger companies in the large format market, solutions from Enfocus can minimise manual intervention and maximise the daily output. Printers are able to automate repetitive tasks, and can automatically analyse incoming jobs and recommend the best-suited machine for the job. These

features combined make any large format business more scalable and able to grow.

Bjorn Willems, Director of Product Management at Enfocus, says: “The universe of print continues to evolve, and large format printers need new tools to make the most out of the opportunities this evolution promises.

Enfocus provides those tools, giving printers the resources to create reliable, hassle-free prepress and workflow solutions that relieve many of their operating pressures. At FESPA 2015, our goal is to educate printers on how our products can transform their business by freeing up valuable time, improving output, and generating a guaranteed return on investment.”

With the setting of FESPA 2015 taking place in Cologne, Germany, it is a home game for Impressed, the Enfocus distributor for the DACH region. Impressed and its team will therefore staff the Enfocus booth P80 and assist in demonstrating the benefits of the Enfocus solutions to the large format digital, screen and textile print FESPA audience.

Martin Werder, owner of Impressed, concludes: “We see a lot of potential for the Enfocus solutions to help large format printers streamline their automation processes, freeing up valuable prepress time to haul in more orders. Our teams are ready to demonstrate on hand and on site just how much time, energy and money can be saved by automating.”

Mutoh to premiere 3 printers at FESPA 2015 At FESPA 2015, Germany, wide-format printer manufacturer Mutoh will unveil three new printers: ValueJet 405GT, a desktop direct-togarment printer, ValueJet 1628X, a 64” (165 cm) wide 8-channel Eco Ultra printer with white & metallic inks and ValueJet 1938WX, a 1900 mm (75”) wide dye sublimation printer.

These three new printers will be presented at Mutoh’s FESPA 2015 booth.

Alongside these new products, Mutoh will display its entire ValueJet printer range for Sign & Display applications and the new Mutoh RJ-900XG dye sublimation printer.

Visitors will also be able to see the Mutoh LED UV printer range for specialty/industrial applications, i.e. the award winning VJ-426UF and VJ-1626UH.

specifically developed for direct printing on t-shirts, caps, canvas bags, etc. The new ValueJet 1938WX is a 75” (191 cm) wide high speed printer suited for both digital transfer and direct printing on polyester-based fabrics. The VJ-1938WX is the wider version of Mutoh’s popular VJ-1638WX model launched early 2014. This new printer model is specifically suited for digital production of home textiles, high quality deco fabrics, fashion as well as sportswear and soft signage.

The ValueJet 1628X is Mutoh’s first 64” (162.5 cm) wide ValueJet Eco Ultra printer model offering white and metallic ink capabilities. Developed for sign and display applications, the product is specifically targeted at starting or established digital print businesses looking for a high quality wide format printer with the ability to create long term outdoor applications offering CMYK and specialty white and metallic inks for premium finishes and special effects.

Mutoh will also have an own booth at the Fespa 2015 Printeriors zone and will take part as sponsoring partner in the Fespa Wrap Hub. The ValueJet 405GT is Mutoh’s first ever desktop direct-to-garment printer. This five colour (CMYK + White) engine has been

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Mimaki at FESPA 2015: Technology catches up with imagination Mimaki, global provider of wide-format inkjet printers and cutting plotters, will showcase its latest collection of textile production solutions including a selection of flatbed and roll-to-roll high-speed printing solutions at FESPA 2015 in Cologne, Germany.

“We see two key growth trends for digital production methodologies: textile production - not soft signage, but fashion and home textiles - and an increasing volume of UV printing with both flatbed and roll-to-roll high speed printers,” explains Mike Horsten, General Manager Marketing EMEA at Mimaki Europe. “UV printing is opening new markets with better quality and lower production costs and textile designers are discovering the benefits that digital textile design and printing offer. Technology is catching up with imagination, and it’s a very exciting time,” he continues. “FESPA is a major show on the Mimaki calendar; and our stand will be as big, bold and bright as ever, offering visitors ideas and tools that will allow them to stretch their creativity.”

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garment marketing to fashion; and Specialized solutions for latex print for wallpaper with six-colour printing including orange and green.

Also on display will be the Mimaki JFX2002513 LED flatbed printer that prints on a wide range of substrates from acrylics to metal, wood and stone; the Mimaki CJV150 and Mimaki CJV300 integrated printer/cutters for a wide range of applications from signage to banners, stickers and canvas prints; and the UJF-3042 / UJF-6042 LED flatbed printers that offer unlimited production capabilities, particularly with its kebab option printing on cylindrical shapes.

Also, the newest member of the Mimaki product family will be running at full speed at the show: the CFL-605RT compact flatbed cutter. It offers both creasing and cutting and enables operations to create and deliver high quality, cost-effective designs - smoothly and quickly. This solution was recently debuted at Cosmopack receiving rave reviews.

“As you can see,” Horsten adds, “our FESPA stand will have something for everyone, and we promise that visitors can let their imaginations run wild and we can likely keep right up with them. It’s a promising time to be in the industry, and we are enthusiastic to be able to share all of these capabilities with show attendees.”

FESPA is like a box of chocolates In observance of its 40th anniversary, Mimaki will be hosting a Sweet 40th partner event on May 18th at the Lindt chocolate factory.

Horsten explains, “Mimaki and Lindt - two leading producers of exciting goods! We felt that the Lindt chocolate factory was the perfect place to demonstrate how continuous research and development drives the sweet taste of success.”

Printing what you preach Mimaki isn’t just exhibiting at the show; the company is immersed in the FESPA community. Mimaki will be participating in the FESPA Print Inspiration Rally project where an American school bus has been radically transformed into a fully functional camper with the banners and textiles produced by Mimaki. The initiative combines cutting edge print techniques from different market-leading brands with the aim of inspiring creative print applications for interior design. Horsten elaborates, “We print what we preach, it’s as simple as that. You can claim all you want, but at the end of the day, you have to deliver. When we heard about this initiative, we understood how cool it would be to show what we can actually produce. We hope observers will feel the same way and visit our stand or, at least, become more aware of the impact of print in their daily lives.”

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Full speed ahead with Esko at FESPA 2015 Scalable end-to-end solutions to future-proof sign, display and wide-format businesses.

Esko plans a significant presence at FESPA 2015 in Cologne, Germany. Esko’s offerings are designed to help sign and display operations of all types address today’s complex production demands.

“Esko’s Kongsberg tables are well-known in the industry for their robustness, flexibility, versatility and precision. Fifty years of expertise in developing cutting tables allowed us to create the broadest range of highquality solutions for all types of sign and display graphics businesses. It goes without saying that the Kongsberg tables are taking the center stage on Esko’sFESPAstand,” comments Armand Gougay, Esko Vice President EMEA. “In addition to the tables, we will be showing powerful yet flexible software solutions that support all aspects of sign, display and wide-format production.

An integrated end-to-end solution from a long-term, renowned and stable supplier that also incorporates third-party elements is the ideal approach for any business, small or large. And that is exactly what attendees can expect from Esko at FESPA 2015.”

A galaxy of future-proof solutions on display Businesses looking to invest in updating their infrastructure to include the latest technologies also want to be assured that these investments will act to future-proof their businesses. “We not only address current market requirements,” Gougay adds, “but we also deliver solutions that will be a valuable asset for years to come.”At FESPA 2015, Esko will demonstrate a variety of hardware and software solutions that can be modularly combined to fit any sign, display or wideformat production workflow.

New and demonstrated for the first time in Europe will be the i-cut Production Console(iPC) which drives all functionality

on Esko Kongsberg tables. A good user interface is key to secure efficient, safe and high quality operations, anda greatuser experience has steered the development of this operator interface. The iPC brings a new dimension to operator guidance and machine control thanks to its ingenious design and range of logical, user-friendly features.

Also on display will be Esko’s i-cut Suite, a collection of prepress and pre-production software solutions designed to eliminate errors, save time and reduce waste. Esko will also be featuring ArtiosCAD and Studio structural design software for 3D design of displays and other structures, including dedicated tools to streamline structural design, product development, virtual prototyping and manufacturing. One exciting highlight is Esko’s Automation Engine which manages prepress workflow automation.

Dynamic workflows from design to the digital press and beyond to the finishing device

are easy to set up and operate. Automation Engine serves as the heart of any size prepress production operation.

Showcasing the Kongsberg universe In terms of hardware solutions, Esko will be showcasing its smallest and largest Kongsberg tables, from the market’s most robust line of digital finishing systems. The Kongsberg C is a state-of-the-art, super-wide digital finisher that offers the highest possible performance. Precision and productivity are guaranteed, thanks to the carbon-composite traverse beam, which is unique to Esko.

The second table, the Kongsberg V for sign & display, is the ideal solution for anyone looking for accurate and high quality cutting of the most creative applications, and a first step into Kongsberg-quality finishing.

“We focus on developing solutions that minimize the need for customers to invest in different digital finishing devices for different applications, making their investments easier to justify and positioning them to enter new markets as opportunities present themselves,” Gougay concludes. “At FESPA 2015, we will enlighten visitors about the importance of end-to-end production, since even the most subtle workflow change can have a significant impact on the entire operation.”

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SAi at FESPA 2015 SA International (SAi) will showcase its extensive software portfolio at FESPA 2015 (18-22 May, Cologne, Germany), highlighting the performance-enhancing finishing tools, drivers and upgrades for the latest version of its comprehensive SAi Flexi signmaking software.

On the SAi stand, visitors will see live workflow demonstrations, giving them the opportunity to see how Flexi offers the easiest print-and-cut workflow on the market.

SAi will also be on-hand to explain how it delivers fast, efficient throughput from design to printing, cutting and finishing.

“We’re excited to return to FESPA and demonstrate the latest SAi Flexi features, designed to help signmakers remain competitive and profitable,” said Jurgen Verhulst, Marketing Manager, SAi. “As an event, FESPA brings a diverse range of large-format businesses together, so Flexi is the ideal solution to present as it is such a uniquely versatile system. Be it an upfront purchase or a monthly software subscription, a simple package for text layout and vinyl cutting or the total solution with full design and wide-format print production capabilities, there is a Flexi product available to meet your needs.”

Finishing Tools and the QR Code Creator developed for SAi Flexi 11 with cloud. The Finishing Tools enable the user to quickly add grommet, fold and stitch marks as well as bleeds to banners. By handling this operation in the RIP, the design step in the workflow is eliminated, making it much faster and more cost effective to produce pop-up signs that require bleeds or pole-hanging banners needing fold areas.

The QR code Creator enables fast and easy QR code creation by automatically converting text into a QR code. Codes for web-links, email addresses, phone numbers and SMS messages are generated without the need for designers to download QR code images and add to designs.

is small regardless of output length.

As a Platinum-Level HP Business Partner, SAi software will also be demonstrated on the HP stand. SAi Flexi is bundled with HP Latex 310 and 330 Printers and provides the interface for HP WallArt 3.0, the custom wallcovering application, delivering fast, easy workflow management to printers who supply customer wallpaper designs and other digitally-printed wallcoverings.

Visitors will also be able to see how the Textile Step-and-Repeat Tool enables quick setup and production of patterned graphics. This visual tool helps to line up patterns quickly for seamless repeats and, as patterns only RIP once, printing begins quickly and the job size

FESPA visitors can also hear directly from SAi’s senior product director, Dean Derhak, participating in FESPA’s informative sign hub panel debate. The panel will address the challenges faced by traditional signmakers, while exploring how such companies are finding growth, and how they are incorporating creativity into their existing computerised and manual techniques.

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