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Contents FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK..............................................................................................................................................................................................................6 Hand in Hand with Digital Transformation..............................................................................................................................................................................8 1000th Kodak CtP installation in the Sub-continent......................................................................................................................................................... 10 Pamex announces agreement with IPAMA for 2020 Edition.......................................................................................................................................... 10 SLAP leaders felicitated................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12 CCI approves majority stake in International Paper APPM by West Coast Paper Mills ......................................................................................... 12 Toray waterless offset printing by Coldset Printing Partners ........................................................................................................................................ 14 The Hinojosa Group purchases a new EFI Nozomi Digital Printer for Cartonajes Bernabéu.............................................................................. 16 EFI appoints Jeff Jacobson as CEO........................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Flint Group brings new Thermal nyloflex XAH Digital Plate........................................................................................................................................... 18 Sidel expands footprint in India................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19 Xeikon 3030 to extend production portfolio and expand business ........................................................................................................................... 20 Miraclon’s Technology receives 2019 InterTech Technology Award ........................................................................................................................... 22 Clean And In Balance With The Environment....................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Henkel introduces EPIX Technology ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Drytac adds thousands of ICC profiles to revamped website........................................................................................................................................ 24 PCMC acquires RDP Marathon and IPT Digital.................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Could sustainable foods save the Amazon?......................................................................................................................................................................... 25 PAMEX 2020 holds seminar in Punjab.................................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Be a part of the great gathering on Paper & Allied Industry @PAPEREX 2019......................................................................................................... 27 Michelman to showcase water-based primers and varnishes....................................................................................................................................... 28 Mark Andy to unveil latest iteration of Performance Series........................................................................................................................................... 29 Looking back over 40 years of Labelexpo and the industry........................................................................................................................................... 30 KURZ to present DM-JETLINER digital foil unit.................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Gallus to launch new die-cutting and digital embellishment innovations.............................................................................................................. 32 AB Graphic to feature 20 machines at Labelexpo Europe............................................................................................................................................... 33 Durst expands RSC platform with new innovations.......................................................................................................................................................... 33 HP Indigo showcases wide-ranging digital press portfolio............................................................................................................................................ 34 Pantec to demonstrate print decoration and hot foil embellishment solutions.................................................................................................... 34 MPS and Domino to launch wider hybrid EF SYMJET press at Labelexpo Europe................................................................................................. 35 Avery Dennison set for biggest trade show presence ever............................................................................................................................................ 35 Focus to demonstrate latest servo and digital innovations at Labelexpo................................................................................................................. 36 OMET launches the new XFlex X7............................................................................................................................................................................................ 36 Xeikon to showcase four live production solutions........................................................................................................................................................... 37 COLOP e-mark to make Labelexpo Europe debut............................................................................................................................................................. 37 Flint Group to explore flexible package printing solutions at Labelexpo................................................................................................................. 37 Nanovis to premiere sustainable BELLA cleaning station............................................................................................................................................... 38 Ahlstrom-Munksjö to showcase latest release papers range......................................................................................................................................... 38 Böttcher to showcase latest innovations at Labelexpo ................................................................................................................................................... 38 Dilli to demo Neo Picasso UV inkjet label press.................................................................................................................................................................. 39 GEW to launch LeoLED Curing System................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Ti to present new sustainable film solutions to the labels community...................................................................................................................... 40 Flint Group Packaging to expand its ThermoFlexX brand at Labelexpo ................................................................................................................... 41 JD PRESS to showcase new flexo printer............................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Unilux to demonstrate smart inspection strobes .............................................................................................................................................................. 42 GMG presents latest colour management solutions......................................................................................................................................................... 42 Shorter setup times and new quality assurance options in focus................................................................................................................................ 43 Edale breaks from the conventional........................................................................................................................................................................................ 44 Baldwin Vision Systems’ latest monitoring solutions........................................................................................................................................................ 45 Colour workflow solutions by X-Rite Pantone .................................................................................................................................................................... 45 PrintFlat removes banding on inkjet output........................................................................................................................................................................ 47

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FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK Dear Readers, Team Pamex and IPAMA have reached an agreement for promoting Pamex 2020 among IPAMA members. Pamex 2020 is going to be held from 6-9 January 2020 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goreogan. In one of the events promoting Pamex 2020, The Association of Printers organized a seminar on protection and preservation of Environment at Batala in Punjab recently. More than 85 printers from the city and surrounding areas participated in the event.

In another key event, 3 collocated events will cater the entire gamut of paper & all allied industries at one business platform. The three events - WORLD OF PAPER, CORRUGEX and TISSUEEX will co-locate with Paperex 2019, the 14th edition of the Paper Show scheduled during 3-6 December 2019 @ Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Stan Avery was the inventor of the self-adhesive label back in the 1930s, and Fasson was originally the brand name for his sticky stuff (ie ‘fasten on’). The company he set up, now Avery Dennison, was, and is, a market leader in labeling materials – particularly self-adhesive. It is hardly surprising that such a company should year after year support an exhibition focusing on materials and machinery for this specific industry, says Ann Hirst-Smith, Managing Partner Ann Hirst-Smith Associates. The exhibition is Labelexpo and the much waited 40th anniversary edition of Labelexpo Europe 2019 is going to take place from 24 to 27 September 2019, at Brussels Expo. “Only the Labelexpo exhibition in its different regional contexts today maintains the focus on identifying and decorating a product – unlike the many ‘pack’- prefixed shows around the world today. It is a key location for brand owners to explore the endless options for enhancing the on-shelf look of their products, and also a wonderful opportunity for label converters to explore the opportunities presented by today’s label printing/imaging technologies to enhance their capabilities and expand their offering to their customers,” adds Ann Hirst-Smith. You may find more in our Labelexpo preview in this edition of PRESSIdeas.

Sidel has expanded its Indian footprint. In July, Sidel opened its new office in India in the DLF Cyber City, Gurugram. This marks the latest step in Sidel’s strategy to establish dedicated offices in close proximity to its customers, offering global experience paired with local expertise.

Highlighting latest technological upgrades are our stories on, Toray Waterless Offset, EFI Nozomi Digital Printer, Flint Group’s nyloflex XAH Digital Plate, Kodak Flexcel NX Ultra Solution, Xeikon 3030 and many more takes on the latest happenings in the global Printing and allied industries. Just don’t miss the latest at the largest global label industry showcase this month in Brussels.

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Hand in Hand with Digital Transformation 2019 training year gets underway at Heidelberg.

The training year at Heidelberg starts on September 1, 2019. Another 99 young men and women are embarking on their training or dual study courses at one of the company’s four sites in Germany in 2019. The digital transformation at Heidelberg and the vocational training there go hand in hand, with digital content becoming increasingly important in various areas and also making the training program more attractive. Virtual learning content and the use of cutting-edge virtual reality technologies are now standard in many occupational profiles.

Heidelberg also regularly reviews the occupations for which training is available and adapts these to requirements. By now also offering training for budding IT specialists, the company is responding to the demand caused by the digital revolution.

Three young people from the new intake for the 2019 training year will be starting out on this career.

Popularity of dual study courses continues to grow

The company’s biggest training site, which currently has a total of 242 trainees and students, including 75 from this year’s new intake, is WieslochWalldorf.

Key Notes : > Another 99 trainees start out at Heidelberg sites in Germany. > Increasingly digital content makes training portfolio more attractive. > Virtually all graduating trainees offered employment.

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Based on the number of applications received, the growth in the popularity of dual study courses is continuing. “We put this down to the increased digital learning content in the various courses.

A growing number of digital methods and tools have been introduced in all study and training courses in recent years,” says Andreas Blum, who is in charge of vocational training at the WieslochWalldorf site, focusing on commercial training, degree courses, and marketing. The dual study course in Digital Media/Media Management and Communication teaches technical principles such as web development and Internet technologies while also analyzing electronic operating concepts, especially e-commerce, mobile applications, and media strategies. In the main part of their course, students learn about media automation, together with planning and implementing media projects. The curriculum also includes quantitative and qualitative channel publishing and media research methods, such as customer process analyses, blogs and social networks, and online systems.

The interdisciplinary Business IT course teaches key business management and information technology skills. Dual study course students tackle interesting projects – at the interface between technical and development departments, for example. As with all such courses, the aim is for students to draw

inspiration for their own ideas and then immediately put these into practice. Heidelberg currently has a total of four students per year on these two courses of study.

“Not only digital technologies, but above all welltrained and highly motivated staff are key to a company’s successful digitization,” underlines Rainer Haus, who is in charge of vocational training and personnel development at Heidelberg. “Young employees, or digital natives as we also call them, are the ones who can bring experiences from their own digital environment into the business world and have the courage also to introduce disruptive ideas that drive companies’ progress with digitization. The wider range of IT-related occupations for which we offer training and dual study courses takes this trend into account,” he adds.

The company’s biggest training site, which currently has a total of 242 trainees and students, including 75 from this year’s new intake, is Wiesloch-Walldorf.

Once again, three of the five participants in the collectively agreed foundation year have been accepted to start training as future warehouse operators in the new training year. Heidelberg currently employs a total of around 340 trainees and students at its Wiesloch-Walldorf, Brandenburg, Amstetten, and Ludwigsburg sites. On account of the company’s demographics, almost all graduating trainees are being offered employment.

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1000th Kodak CtP installation in the Sub-continent Kodak reaches milestone in the Indian Sub-continent with 1000th CTP Installation.

In June 2019, Kodak crossed the mark of 1000 CTPs installed in the Indian Subcontinent, a milestone demonstrating that printers in this region are focused on achieving better quality with streamlined production and scalability to profitably grow their business.

Within the prepress segment, Kodak holds the most robust portfolio in thermal technology. The brand provides prepress solutions right from equipment, software to consumables; catering to all segments of customers – Commercial, Offset Packaging, Newspapers, and Publishing.

Kodak CTPs are a flagship product in the Indian print market. The company’s patented and award-winning KODAK SQUARESPOT technology create an accurate, stable dot, consistently and reliably, plate after plate.

Unlike diode-based technologies, Kodak thermal laser heads are incredibly durable and provide stunning print accuracy up to 10-micron stochastic screening. Kodak’s robust hardware is backed by robust service and support backed by Kodak’s experienced team.

Kodak’s newest KODAK TRENDSETTER and ACHIEVE Platesetters help printers reduce energy costs by using less power

while imaging. With market trends towards shorter runs, printers also need to produce more plates faster. Kodak has answered this demand by introducing W-Speed option for its TRENDSETTER Platesetters. With a throughput of up to 75 plates per hour (4-page) or 62 plates per hour (8-page), it’s unrivalled in its small footprint. Kodak has also introduced the 4,800 / 5,080 dpi High-Resolution option on TRENDSETTER Platesetters which enables features like microprinting, guilloche, security application, lenticular application.

Kodak India’s growth in the India Subcontinent is supported by a network of trusted channel partners, including Insight Print Communications, Monotech Systems, and Fujito PTE. Kodak’s channel partnership strategy kicked off in 2002 when Insight Print Communications sold the first CTP to Pragati Offset in Hyderabad. Seventeen years later, the sale of Kodak’s 1000th CTP was completed by Insight Print Communications to a commercial printer based out of Gujarat that also uses KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates.

The sale of 1001st Kodak CTP was recently made to Kalajyoti Hyderabad, South India’s

largest commercial print firm, through Monotech Systems, a partner since 2016.

For more than two decades, Fujito PTE has supported Kodak to encourage the growth of Kodak prepress solutions in Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

“Kodak and our dedicated channel partners crossed a significant milestone with the installation of our 1001st CTP across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar,” said Bhalchandra Nikumb, Managing Director, India & West Asia Cluster, Eastman Kodak Company. “Thanks to the tremendous support of our partners in the region, Kodak has been able to help printers improving how they operate while becoming more profitable and sustainable.”

Pamex announces agreement with IPAMA for 2020 Edition Team Pamex and IPAMA have reached an agreement for promoting Pamex 2020 among IPAMA members. Building on the unofficial understanding of hosting Pamex and Print Pack in different years and cities, this agreement will see IPAMA members getting a special discounted rate to participate at Pamex 2020.

“We are very happy to have come to an agreement with Pamex 2020 to make sure that the Indian Manufacturers are given the best opportunity to promote their brand. This partnership will prove beneficial for the entire industry,” said Dayakar Reddy, President, IPAMA. “This partnership with IPAMA should increase

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the participation at Pamex 2020 which also benefits the printers attending the event. We are very happy that Team Pamex and Team PrintPack can work together towards the common goal of growing the Indian Printing

Industry,” said Prof.Kamal Chopra, Chairman, Pamex. Pamex 2020 is going to be held from 6-9 January 2020 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goreogan.

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SLAP leaders felicitated Prof. Kamal Chopra felicitates the newly elected team of Sri Lanka Association of Printers.

On 12 August, 2019, Prof. Kamal Chopra during his recent visit to Colombo, Sri Lanka, facilitated the newly elected team of SLAP (Sri Lanka Association of Printers).

Congratulating the new team Prof. Chopra assured complete support and assistance from AIFMP for the growth and development of printing industry. The primary objective of meeting the print leaders of Sri Lanka was to understand the concerns and needs of the Sri Lankan printers to be able to provide them value at the Pamex exhibition and to seek support from the association in ensuring a large contingent to visit the upcoming edition.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Delan Silva, President of SLAP said, “India always remained supportive to Sri Lanka, though we are a small country but due to location advantage we can serve as mediator for supply of printed products from India to other countries. The geographical position of Sri Lanka and the logistic affluence of connectivity along with the outstanding capacity of knowledge, talent and ability of the Sri Lankan Printing workforce, we strongly believe that by shaking hand with Indian Printing industry, jointly we both can becomes ‘The Hub of Printing in Asia’.”

While acknowledging Prof. Kamal Chopra for the gratitude of AIFMP, Mr. DammikkaSriwardhana – 1st Vice President spoke about the possibility of embarking on several projects which would provide mutual benefits. He suggested that a high level committee with members from both the associations may be constituted to look after possible areas of mutual understanding for the growth and development of printing industry of both countries.

Prof. Kamal Chopra with the leaders of Sri Lanka Association of Printers (SLAP): Mr. DammikkaSriwardhana – 1st Vice President, Cdr. (Rtd.) Lanka Prasada, CEO and Mr. Delan Silva – President

“We are looking forward to work with our

establishing a ‘testing lab’ for the support of

colleagues at SLPA for the development of printing industry of Sri Lanka and India to a mutually beneficial end. We will soon choose a delegation that will consult with SLPA and form a MoU that will help promote the printing trade between the two countries,” said Prof.Chopra who also suggested

the printing institutes in Sri Lanka.

He also invited entries from Sri Lanka printers for the National Awards for the Excellence in Printing (NAEP) going to be held at Mumbai on 8 January, 2020.

Felicitating the team SLAP from L to R: Mr. Anil Arora, President Print Packaging dot Com; Mr. SelvamKethees – Treasurer SLAP, Mr. DammikkaSriwardhana – 1st Vice President SLAP, Mr. Delan Silva – President SLAP with Prof. Kamal Chopra, Chairman PAMEX AIFMP

CCI approves majority stake in International Paper APPM by West Coast Paper Mills The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of majority stake in International Paper APPM by West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. According to a notice filed with the fair trade regulator, the combination involves “acquisition by West Coast Paper Mills of 51-60 per cent shares of APPM from IP Investments and IP Holdings”. It also

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includes “acquisition of up to 25 per cent of the shares of APPM from public shareholders of APPM pursuant to an open offer process”, the notice added. Both West Coast Paper Mills and International Paper APPM are in the business of manufacturing and selling of paper and paper board. The CCI in a tweet on Friday said it “approves acquisition of

shares in International Paper APPM Limited

by West Coast Paper Mills Limited.”

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Toray waterless offset printing by Coldset Printing Partners Belgian company chooses waterless offset printing with Toray plates, leveraging print quality for business growth.

Toray Graphics, manufacturer of waterless offset plate technology, recently enabled Coldset Printing Partners convert most of its operations to waterless offset printing using Toray IMPRIMA printing plates and Koenig & Bauer Cortina printing presses. The Belgian printing company, which serves its parent newspaper publisher as well as external customers that require heatset quality offset printing, was formed in 2010 as a joint venture to consolidate two printing plants.

“We realized that newspaper printing would be under increasing pressure due to the growth in digital publishing,” said Paul Huybrechts, CEO. “Our primary printing plant was established in 1998 as a greenfield operation with four Koenig & Bauer presses using traditional wet offset. In 2013, we began looking at how to reinvent ourselves to better align with changing market conditions.”

“As a coldset web press operation, we discovered that with waterless offset printing, we could achieve near-heatset quality, vastly increasing our flexibility and the variety of applications we could produce.” - Paul Huybrechts, CEO, CPP

Huybrechts reports that through a combination of attending drupa, and speaking with suppliers to the industry and industry colleagues, the company determined that investing in two Koenig & Bauer Cortina waterless offset presses with Toray IMPRIMA plates was the best approach, and the new configuration was implemented in 2016.

“The primary driver was the quality we could achieve with this solution,” Huybrechts explains. “As a coldset web press operation, we discovered that with waterless offset printing, we could achieve nearheatset quality, vastly increasing our flexibility and the variety of applications we could produce.”

Huybrechts points out that environmental considerations were also important in making the switch. “With waterless offset, we use no solvents and consume no water,” he says. “Plus our energy consumption is less that with conventional wet offset by about 3%, which really adds up. We have less cleaning operations and an overall smoother production process with less startup waste, often as little as 40 copies, important as run lengths continue to decline. What we hoped for has truly been realized with our Cortina presses and Toray plates.”

The company has a stringent recycling program, uses papers with almost 100% recycled fibers, and has a windmill that produces about 50% of its energy needs, with a plan to add solar energy by the end of the year. “We are also located near our supplier mills,” Huybrechts states, “which means there is less distance to transport materials, which also helps keep our carbon footprint in line. All of this is behind our

Key Notes : > CPP converts most of its operations to waterless offset printing. > Toray IMPRIMA printing plates and Koenig & Bauer Cortina printing presses complete the transformation. > The primary driver was the quality they could achieve with the solution.

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From left to right: Pascal Coenen (Maintenance Manager); Paul Huybrechts (CEO); Mr. Peter Benz (Koenig & Bauer Cortina expert)

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Bauer and Q.I. Press Controls. This is a wellunderstood process in wet offset but new to the Cortina environment. It allows us to better control the temperature of the anilox and the density of the ink. The first tests are already done, improving the already-high quality level of the Cortina, and we hope to launch this by the end of the year. Not only does it improve quality, but it further automates Cortina presses, making the press operator’s job easier and reducing potential errors due to operator intervention. tagline, ‘Waterless Printing. Naturally.’, a key selling point for us both internally and with our third-party customers.”

Also important to Huybrechts is Toray’s European manufacturing operation in the Czech Republic and its reliable partnership and short lead times. “I think Toray is a very professional manufacturer with top quality plates,” he says, “and its cooperation with Heights for processor development is also on the right track.

Huybrechts also notes that the company’s night-time production schedule is full in the production of its parent publishing house’s newspapers, adding, “But 30% of our turnover comes from third-party printing. To enhance quality even further, we installed a lacquer/varnish unit on one of our Cortina presses. The quality element, in comparison with heatset printing, is more and more important for our business, which is one of the reasons we invested in waterless offset printing. We think the future is high quality.

Customers are increasingly demanding, and if you want to keep and grow that business, you need to meet their quality requirements.

The Cortina presses with Toray plates allows us to do that. Now our daytime schedule is almost full as well!”

Huybrechts and his team are looking forward to hosting the Cortina users group meeting in September in Hasselt. “We’ll have some exciting news to share,” he says. “We have been developing closed-loop ink control for the Cortina in cooperation with Koenig &

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The Hinojosa Group purchases a new EFI Nozomi Digital Printer for Cartonajes Bernabéu With this latest purchase, The Hinojosa Group has become the corrugated packaging manufacturer with the world’s largest direct-to-board digital capacity.

“Digital print adoption in corrugated is one of the most important and fastest-growing trends in the global print and packaging industries as it addresses longstanding inefficiencies, and EFI is committed to meeting global demand to help drive that transition.”

-José Luis Ramón Moreno

Key Notes : > The Hinojosa Group continues to expand its single-pass digital printing capacity with the new EFI Nozomi C18000. > With its new purchase, The Hinojosa Group will have four EFI Nozomi printers in its facilities. > We will now have far greater flexibility, adaptability, quality and customization, among many other competitive advantages, says Cartonajes Bernabéu.

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The Hinojosa Group, one of the leading manufacturers of corrugated cardboard in Spain, is continuing to expand its single-pass digital printing capacity with the new EFI Nozomi C18000 for Cartonajes Bernabéu, the group’s largest production plant, with installation expected in September.

With this new purchase, The Hinojosa Group will have four EFI Nozomi printers in its facilities. This consolidates the growth of the company’s digital strategy, and makes it the corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer with the world’s largest direct-to-board digital capacity. As the CEO of The Hinojosa Group said, “Hinojosa has always aimed to be at the forefront and to implement cutting-edge digital printing as a way to differentiate our company from others; we could not have reached this point without such an important partner as EFI.”

The Hinojosa Group was one of the first companies in the country to opt for the digital transformation of its equipment, and the Cartonajes Bernabéu plant now has all the printing technology available on the market: flexo post-print and flexo pre-print, offset and now also digital printing. “Thanks to the incorporation of the EFI Nozomi C18000, we are expanding our technological capacity and will now have far greater flexibility, adaptability, quality and customization, among many other competitive advantages that we can offer our customers through digital printing,” highlights the CEO and Managing Director of Cartonajes Bernabéu.

Single-pass Nozomi printers form part of a complete ecosystem for the production of corrugated cardboard provided by EFI, which includes the EFI Fiery NZ-1000 digital front end, which provides high

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performance, outstanding colour precision, efficient job management and the capacity to produce versioned or variable jobs at high speed.

EFI Nozomi C18000 enables cost-effective, high quality, direct-to-board digital printing and eliminates expenses and a great number of steps associated with plating, printing and lamination in traditional analogue production.

Key features include: • Eliminate up-front make-ready plate costs, time and storage

Eliminate ink mixing and associated storage and labour Reduce labour costs and eliminate scrap wastes by printing direct to substrate

“The Hinojosa Group is one of the most innovative companies in the packaging sector, and this new acquisition reflects the group’s strong commitment to quality, sustainability and added value for its customers,” said José Luis Ramón Moreno, Vice President and General Manager of EFI Industrial Printing. “We are proud that Hinojosa values and trusts EFI’s broad vision as a leader of digital solutions in multiple markets, and has chosen us as a technological partner for the development of its digital strategy. Digital print adoption in corrugated is one of the most important and fastest-growing trends in the global print and packaging industries as it addresses longstanding inefficiencies, and EFI is committed to meeting global demand to help drive that transition.”

Hinojosa is the leader of Spain’s packaging sector and is considered one of the main family business groups in the country. The group has experienced significant growth in recent years. Innovation, specialization and a strong customer focus based on a close relationship are the pillars on which this growth is based.

Hinojosa, which has twelve production plants in Spain, closed 2018 with a turnover of 399 million euros. Its international projection is supported by its membership of Blue Box Partners, the European alliance made up of four family-run companies that are leaders in the packaging sector in their home markets, and which have more than 8,000 employees.

With more than 70 years of experience,

EFI appoints Jeff Jacobson as CEO Succeeding Bill Muir, Jacobson to retain his Executive Chairman position.

EFI has announced the appointment of Jeff Jacobson, a 30-year veteran of the digital imaging and industrial technology sector, as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Mr. Jacobson will retain his position as Executive Chairman. Mr. Jacobson succeeds Bill Muir, who is stepping down for personal reasons.

Prior to joining EFI, Mr. Jacobson served as Chief Executive Officer of Xerox. Mr. Jacobson also served as both President of Xerox’s Technology Business and President of Xerox’s Global Graphic Communications Operations. Prior to joining Xerox in 2012, Mr. Jacobson was the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Presstek, a leading manufacturer of digital offset printing solutions.

Throughout his career, Mr. Jacobson has displayed an on-going commitment to helping customers improve their productivity and enhance their operations. As CEO of Xerox, he oversaw Xerox’s largest product

launch in its more than 100-year-history and led the company through a strategic transformation, delivering best-in-class customer service, and driving innovation, while improving Xerox’s operating margins and cash flow.

Jeff Jacobson said, “I am thrilled to be expanding my role on EFI’s leadership team to identify unique opportunities for innovation across the Company. EFI’s portfolio of best-in-class solutions presents an exciting opportunity to drive further growth in high-quality inkjet and integrated, digital workflows. Together with my experienced and talented colleagues on the EFI team, we will provide the leadership needed to help EFI accelerate the transformation of industries where colourful images matter. I also want to join the EFI team in thanking Bill for his contributions to the Company’s success and wishing him the best in his future endeavours. Bill played a pivotal role in successfully positioning EFI for the next chapter of our evolution, always doing

so with integrity and the best interests of customers and employees.”

“It has been a privilege to lead EFI through an important chapter in the Company’s history, and I look forward to seeing EFI thrive as it continues to collaborate with customers and partners worldwide,” said Bill Muir. “I have admired Jeff as an expert in the digital imaging space, and I am confident that with his vision and under his leadership, EFI will be able to successfully write the next chapter of innovation and market leadership across the Company’s portfolio of solutions.”

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Flint Group brings new Thermal nyloflex XAH Digital Plate - the hard round top dot plate with a smooth surface, is the latest addition to Flint Group’s nyloflex thermal printing plates line.

The nyloflex XAH Digital, a hard round top dot plate with a smooth surface, is the latest addition to Flint Group’s fast-growing line of nyloflex thermal printing plates designed specifically for use in its nyloflex Xpress Thermal Processor. The new flexographic plate is formulated with a special AIF technology that keeps plates cleaner on press and results in faster print runs with fewer press stops. In addition, plate makers can expect to achieve all of the benefits of the nyloflex Xpress Thermal System – such as lower operating costs, higher sustainability and the quality of a solvent processed plate – producing plates in under one hour from imaging to finishing. The innovative plate is perfectly in line with the company’s promise of providing solutions which are “Better.

Faster. Easier to use.”

Flint Group’s new Thermal nyloflex XAH Digital Plate increases productivity for Flexible Packaging and Tag & Label customers.

Key Notes : > Reduced complexity – nyloflex XAH Digital Plate is suitable for solvent based and UV ink systems. > Reduced operating costs – AIF (AntiInk-Fill) technology enables fewer cleaning stops. > nyloflex Xpress Thermal Processing System – delivers high quality thermal plates in less than one hour.

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“Even though the market as a whole is rapidly moving toward inherently flat top dot plates, many of our customers are still using a substantial amount of standard digital plates with round top dots. There are also companies that have invested in flat top systems and prefer to use those systems along with surface screening to create a customized plate surface for their specific applications,” explains P.J. Fronczkiewicz, Product Manager Flint Group Flexographic. “We also incorporate our AIF technology into this plate to address the issue of plates filling in with ink during printing. This frustrating problem – which can lead to dirty print – can occur in flexible packaging printing with solvent based inks as well as with some UV inks used in the tag & label market. The advantage of AIF technology is that it provides outstanding sub-surface ink repellence to keep the plate screens and reverses clean during print runs, so printers have fewer press stops and can achieve faster press speeds,” concludes Fronczkiewicz.

The nyloflex XAH Digital is a high durometer flexo plate that reproduces sharp details of the finest elements, screens, text and line work for superior quality print.

The plate is perfect for applications with

solvent-based inks and UV inks used in the flexible packaging and tag & label markets, particularly those where special AIF technology is required, and for plate makers who have flat top systems already in place. The nyloflex XAH Digital Plate is optimized for use exclusively with Flint Group’s nyloflex Xpress Thermal Processing System.

Incorporating a clever heating system that utilizes very low energy, the nyloflex Xpress Thermal Processing System is extremely effective at controlling the temperature of the plate surface; therefore, plates never overheat, and there is no need for extra components, such as a chiller or vapour handling system to deal with these effects.

The result is that plate makers are able to reduce the energy consumption of plate processing by up to 88% versus competitive thermal systems, and up to 94% compared to solvent processing, with almost no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or vapours generated. The nyloflex XAH Digital Plate coupled with the nyloflex Xpress Thermal Processing System offers an optimal combination of components that provides a more sustainable solution to flexo plate makers and supports the printing industry in meeting its sustainability goals. nyloflex XAH Digital Plates are commercially available in 1.14 mm (0.045 in.) and 1.70 mm (0.067 in.) thicknesses and in varying plate sizes. The nyloflex Xpress Thermal Processing System is available in either F IV (1067 x 1524 mm / 42 x 60 in.) or the soonto-be released F V (1270 x 2032 / 50 x 80 in.) format sizes.

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Sidel expands footprint in India - inaugurates its new office in the DLF City in Gurugram.

In July, Sidel opened its new office in India in the DLF Cyber City, Gurugram. The office space has been created to serve the many clients the company partners with in the region across the beverage, food, home and personal care industries. This marks the latest step in Sidel’s strategy to establish dedicated offices in close proximity to its customers, offering global experience paired with local expertise.

“India is an important market for Sidel and one we will continue to invest in. We are proud to have a major presence here with a now state-of-the-art office in a great location,” says Rohit Sawhney, Sales Director India and Indian subcontinent at Sidel. “These new premises allow us to be closer to our customers and partners in the Gurugram area, alongside major players in the technology and beverage industries.”

The DLF Cyber City area is well connected in terms of transport links due to the nearby metro stations and the easy access to the expressway, thus making it a prime location for Sidel’s new India hub.

“This office opening is a symbol of our commitment to and trust in the Indian market, our customers and, of course, our best asset – our people – the very reason we are able to continue to succeed in this growing market,” Rohit adds.

Sidel is able to leverage a long-standing presence in the Indian market: the company opened its first office in Mumbai in 1996, with the second office and the factory in Pune following in 2001, thus enlarging its footprint and expanding its offering to local businesses. Sidel also inaugurated an R&D Centre in Pune in April of this year, opening the door to further opportunities for building strong innovation and development skills in the region. Over the last 23 years, the company has acquired over 350 customers throughout the region across the various industry sectors it serves, while selling more than 2,600 pieces of packaging equipment to manufacturers active in India.

the markets we serve, I clearly see a positive trajectory in India. Namely, we are noticing that the dressing and sauce players are increasingly packaging their products in PET, benefitting from the transparency, design flexibility and 100% recyclability offered by this material. BL Agro is one of our customer successes in the industry of edible oil in the region. Furthermore, our long-standing packaging expertise is increasingly proving key to win preference from local converters, active in the beverage as well as in the food, home and personal care categories.”

Rohit continues, “Looking into the future, we also see that the dairy market in the country is significantly growing due to the introduction of many new products, such as flavoured and UHT milk, milk mixed with fruits, cereal, nuts and spices, and special dietary products containing high protein,

low fat and less added sugar. As the market leader in aseptic PET and especially for Liquid Dairy Products (LDP), Sidel is uniquely positioned to support this rising demand thanks to our more than 40 years of PET packaging expertise as well as our complete, safe and simple packaging line solutions, including the FDA-approved Sidel Aseptic Combi Predis. Beyond the dairy sector, we are witnessing opportunities also in the bottled water and juice segments.”

“We believe India to be a very important growth market for us and as a result we are continuing to invest heavily in our operations here. We have a commitment to the country and the region in providing value to our customers for all of their packaging needs and supporting them on their journey of continuous development,” concludes Rohit.

Giulio Bellanti, Sidel Director of Sales for Food, Home and Personal Care for Middle East, Africa and India, explains, “Regarding

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Xeikon 3030 to extend production portfolio and expand business Comex in Poland selects Xeikon 3030 digital label press whose Dry Toner Technology offers it highest levels of Print Quality across multiple substrates and applications.

Comex, a leading printer in Poland for highly processed, technologically advanced self-adhesive labels has invested in a Xeikon 3030 digital label press designed with variable web widths and dry toner technology. The company states the investment strategy is to expand its business through increased production capabilities and continue to provide exceptional customer service in the region and beyond.

The solutions offered by the Xeikon 3030 including the software allow not only the printing of the highly absorbent structural substrates for customers from the wine industry but also the efficient production of labels using variable databases.

Key Notes : > Xeikon 3030 digital label press – designed with variable web widths and dry toner technology. > Comex’s acquiring the proven dry toner technology from Xeikon is their second Xeikon investment. > Comex VP Marzena Kostrzewa finds Xeikon’s dry toner technology irreplaceable when overprinting on highly absorbent materials.

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Founded over 30 years ago as a commercial printer, Comex can now combine its unique and innovative RFID technologies with Xeikon’s latest dry toner technology to produce a broad range of complex multi-layer, peel-off labels and personalised designs for the pharmaceutical, flexible packaging, food, beverage and cosmetics industries as well as mass event tickets with varying levels of security for sporting and cultural events.

Marzena Kostrzewa, Comex Vice President says, “This is our second investment in Xeikon technology.

We have had many benefits from our existing Xeikon 330 bought a few years ago. In the last year we have seen a constant rise in the number and variety

of orders for jobs. This has led to a requirement to broaden our production portfolio. That is why Comex decided to invest in the proven dry toner technology from Xeikon. We are known throughout Poland as specialists using our advanced and innovative solutions to combine printing with the latest RFID technologies. We had to find the right press to meet our needs and the demand.”

Comex has a variety of customers with different requirements. For example for the wine industry the company needed to take into consideration the raw materials they use to make their products stand out. Kostrzewa continues, “We found Xeikon’s dry toner technology irreplaceable when overprinting on highly absorbent materials. When we recognised the stability, the intensity of colour and the smoothness of overprint achieved we knew we had to have this technology in our portfolio to be able to serve the needs of all of our customers.”

Combining print with other innovative technologies Comex has an advanced factory floor with a diversity of equipment where they design and produce RFID

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tags and labels, with among others EPC Gen2, Mifare and NFC standards. These are necessary for the logistic and inventory labels, libraries and special labels, vignettes and electronic seals. Each design is adapted according to the printing technology in order to obtain the best effect. The company is unique in delivering innovative solutions that combine print with the latest technologies such as RFID. With its dedicated inhouse department dealing with automatic identification technology, Comex is the only company in Poland to produce RFID labels from scratch. Comex is constantly developing and expanding its range of innovative solutions for its hundreds of clients in Poland and abroad. The company follows the trends and is renowned for creating solutions previously unavailable.

Kostrzewa is keen to emphasise that that the installation of the new Xeikon equipment has already been well received by customers and has already brought many tangible benefits. The solutions offered by the Xeikon 3030 including the software allow not only the printing of the above mentioned highly absorbent structural substrates for customers from the wine industry but also the efficient production of labels using variable databases. Today Comex is able to print any order, hitherto impossible to perform on any other digital machine. Kostrzewa concludes,

“Thanks to the Xeikon 3030 digital label press we have achieved a higher level of label production in terms of quality, repeatability and conformance with the ISO Coated profiles. This is very important to us. What is also important is the new Xeikon software has significantly streamlined the preparation and production of complex and personalised jobs and made key time-savings especially when changing the raw materials on the machine. We would also like to highlight the excellent technical preparation and the extremely reliable and fast response from Xeikon’s Polish service team. The professionalism displayed by their staff was a significant factor in our decision to purchase from Xeikon again.”

Commercial printer Comex is today regarded as the leading printer in Poland for highly processed, technologically advanced, multi-layer, self-adhesive labels for multiple sectors including the pharmaceutical, flexible packaging, food, beverage and cosmetics industries. Comex is not only a printing house; it also has an RFID department dealing with automatic identification technologies. Comex is the only company in Poland that makes labels from scratch using this technology printing a variety of tickets with different levels of security including those for sporting and cultural events. Their broad portfolio combines a

wide range of printing from holograms and personalised labels to logistic and inventory labels, also library tickets and special labels with electronic seals. The company also produces booklets with texts written in Braille.

Comex has received many awards over the years and this year is proud to have been awarded the Business Gazette Award for the ninth time. This prestigious award honours the most dynamic and growing company in Poland. Also the Solidna Firma product certificate and the MTP Gold Medal as well as the XSYS print Solution statuette for the highest quality printing. The company actively participates in the life of its local community supporting many charitable organisations.

Michał Kuczkowski, Xeikon, Sales Manager - Arkadiusz Jordanek, PPU Comex Sp. z o.o., Specialist For Process Optimization - Marzena Kostrzewa, PPU Comex Sp. z o.o., Vice President Piotr Godlewski, PPU Comex Sp. z o.o., Digital Printing Press Operator - Adrian Kuriata, PPU Comex Sp. z o.o., Digital Printing Press Operator- Adam Foremski, Xeikon, Print Consultant & Trainer - WojciechGołębiowski, PPU Comex Sp. z o.o., Digital Printing Press Operator.

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Miraclon’s Technology receives 2019 InterTech Technology Award R&D scientists at Miraclon recognized for outstanding innovation for the KODAK FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution.

Miraclon – the new home of KODAK FLEXCEL Solutions – has received a coveted 2019 InterTech Technology Awards for the innovative KODAK FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution. This prestigious international awards program, sponsored by Printing Industries of America (PIA), recognizes technologies that are predicted to have a major impact on the graphic communications and related industries.

“The judges recognized the breakthrough and transformative nature of Miraclon’s technology, as it enables the shift to solventfree flexo plate processing,” said Jim Workman, Vice President of PIA’s Center for Technology and Research.

A remarkable fourth InterTech Technology Award within an 11-year period for KODAK FLEXCEL NX technology, the recognition is confirmation of Miraclon’s commitment to ongoing value-driven innovation for FLEXCEL NX customers.

“The FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution provides packaging printers with another method for producing high-performing FLEXCEL NX Plates,” explained Dr. Zaki Ali, Chief Technology Officer, Miraclon. “An aqueous plate making system with newly-patented KODAK Ultra Clean Technology, the FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution allows the preparation of a press-ready plate in under one hour while removing the hurdles and challenges that have plagued aqueous platemaking solutions for the last 25 years.”

Dr Ali and his R&D staff, based in Oakdale, MN, have been permanent fixtures of the team behind KODAK FLEXCEL Solutions innovation from the early development of the FLEXCEL NX System. With a long string of patents to their name that protect the unique proprietary technology that has helped to transform the capabilities of flexo printing, Dr Ali himself is affectionately known as the ‘grandfather of NX’. The prolific team were recently awarded their4th US patent

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associated with the FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution; which is the first US patent directly assigned to Miraclon since the formation of the company just four months ago.

The InterTech Technology Awards judges were unanimous in their opinion that Miraclon’s technology will be the catalyst

for more prepress providers and printers to convert to aqueous flexo platemaking. “At Miraclon, we are committed to delivering technology solutions that drive efficiency, consistency and quality in flexo printing,” concluded Dr Ali. “The FLEXCEL NX Ultra Solution checks all those boxes, and more.”

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Clean And In Balance With The Environment - Explained by Dr. Dieter Niederstadt, Technical Marketing Manager.

As regulatory agencies around the world place more stringent focus on environmental sustainability, Asahi Photoproducts continues to innovate platemaking technology with a solution that aims to produce plates in an office-type environment, processing photopolymer reducing VOC’s into the atmosphere. CleanPrint plates use less ink, emitting fewer VOCs in the pressroom.

There is less makeready waste and waste due to plate cleaning press stops, adding even more environmental sustainability to the process. And more efficient throughput means less energy consumption. Not only does this help with regulatory compliance, it creates a safer, cleaner work environment for employees.

In fact, CleanPrint plates can be produced in an office-type environment, processing photopolymer without introducing VOC’s into the atmosphere.

CleanPrint plates offer a win/win solution to flexographic platemaking. Flexo printers/ converters win by increasing capacity and reducing costs. Brand owners win by reliably acquiring extremely high-quality packaging

that sets them apart on the shelf without incurring excessive costs. Everyone wins by making the flexographic printing process more environmentally sustainable.

Henkel introduces EPIX Technology New EPIX Technology drives sustainable alternatives and enables increase in curbside recycling.

Henkel’s Packaging and Consumer Goods Division introduces a new product technology to support sustainable packaging materials.

EPIX technology is a portfolio of materials and chemistries that enhance paper products and offer an alternative to singleuse convenience items. EPIX expands paper functionality and improves performance while maintaining the sustainability and recyclability of the package.

sustainable and innovative packaging solutions – especially given the increase in purchases and deliveries associated with Prime Days,” said Michel Bilodeau, Corporate Vice President, Packaging, Henkel Corporation. “At Henkel, we understand the changing market dynamics and consumers’ desire for more sustainable products.”

Amazon is currently deploying the EPIX sustainable packaging technology in

selected markets. The package created with EPIX technology recently received the “widely recycled” classification and will soon carry the How2Recycle nationally harmonized label.

Created with consumers in mind, Henkel’s consumer goods and packaging business offers high-impact solutions for fast moving consumer goods companies.

The demand for more sustainable alternatives necessitated development of technologies designed for curbside recycling programs in consumable products and packaging. From straws and cups to eCommerce packaging, EPIX technology enhances the paper experience. Henkel’s EPIX technology was employed in a collaboration with eCommerce giant Amazon to develop a single-stream, curbside recyclable package.

“Henkel is proud of its shared commitment to the environment with Amazon in advancing

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Drytac adds thousands of ICC profiles to revamped website - creates thousands of ICC profiles based on popular printer models, inks, RIPs and Drytac media.

Drytac has created thousands of ICC profiles based on popular printer models, inks, RIPs and Drytac media to enable its customers worldwide to take advantage of quick, highquality plug and print capabilities.

The vast number of profiles has been added to the recently revamped Drytac. com website. As a leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large format print and signage markets, the new Drytac website brings together a wealth of information about its products to help customers choose the perfect media for their project.

Over 1,800 profiles have been created for Drytac by the Mimaki Colour Engineering team at the printer manufacturer’s headquarters in Japan. These profiles are for all Drytac’s products that are compatible with Mimaki wide-format printers up to 1.6m, including print-and-cut, eco-solvent and UV technologies. The profile selection also covers all the ink configurations available, such as SS2, ES3 eco-solvent inks and LUS 170, LUS 175 and LUS 200 series UV-LED inks, and all ink sets-up including

CMYKCMYK, CMYKLcLm, and special colours. In addition, there are profiles for both white and clear inks for all Mimaki UV machines for multi-layer printing. This adds up to the most comprehensive range of profiles for any materials manufacturer on the market.

The Drytac profile collection also comprises nearly 30 HP Latex certifications, profiles and machine settings on the PrintOS portal, which includes profiles for the new R Series printer; a wide range from the Roland Profile Centre, which includes all ECO-SOL MAX ink types for VersaCAMM and TrueVIS systems, including the latest models; profiles for OKI ColorPainter; and profiles for Fujifilm Acuity LED 1600 II, for both the Caldera and ColorGATE RIP platforms.

Drytac is also supported by Epson Europe and Japan, resulting in a constantly expanding range of colour profiles and settings on the Epson Connect cloud service. A complete range of profiles for the new Ricoh Latex Pro devices, in particular combining Drytac’s clear products and Ricoh’s new white latex ink technology, is

coming soon. Furthermore, Drytac is working with Caldera, ColorGate, Onyx and providers of local RIPs included with devices, such as Roland Versaworks and Mimaki Rasterlink.

“Through working in tandem with printer and software manufacturers, we have made literally thousands of profiles accessible via our website,” Shaun Holdom, Global Product Manager at Drytac, comments. “The selection is being constantly updated with more and more colour profiles for all kinds of devices and applications.”

“Additionally, at Drytac we have the in-house capability to provide custom profiles as required for our customers on any of our products, to maximise the colour output of their devices.”

PCMC acquires RDP Marathon and IPT Digital Flexographic press manufacturer widens its range of solutions to include digital printing.

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of the Barry-Wehmiller Converting Solutions Platform, is joining with RDP Marathon Inc. and IPT Digital, and expanding its offerings for customers to include digital printing technology.

RDP Marathon has delivered engineered machine solutions for a variety of printing and packaging markets for 30 years. Through a partnership with IPT Digital, RDP Marathon also provides systems that convert existing presses into high-speed digital printing platforms, broadening its capabilities and reach across multiple packaging markets.

Adding this innovative technology to PCMC’s portfolio of solutions not only will accelerate the company’s growth in its current markets, but also support its expansion into new markets, particularly the folded carton business.

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“We’re eager to have RDP Marathon and IPT Digital join the PCMC family,” said Stan Blakney, PCMC President. “As we look to augment our print business, their expertise will enable us to quickly break into new markets and diversify our product portfolio.

Digital printing continues to experience substantial growth, and we’re excited to enter into that market through this acquisition.”

Barry-Wehmiller Chairman and CEO Bob Chapman added: “We are thrilled to partner with RDP Marathon and IPT Digital, as this investment highlights our commitment to advancing the technology and service we can provide for current and future customers, while cultivating our unique culture of care and collaboration.”

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) specializes in the design and manufacture of

high-performance converting machinery for the tissue, nonwovens and package-printing industries worldwide. Its comprehensive product offerings include rewinding, laminating, printing, embossing, perforating and packaging equipment for tissue and towels; folding and converting machines; and a complete range of flexographic printing presses and laser anilox cleaners, serving the flexible-packaging, prime-label and carton converting industries.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries.

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Could sustainable foods save the Amazon?

Geopolitics are blamed for fuelling fires in the Amazon, however there are also solutions from sustainable foods.

Reducing meat intake or switching to plantbased foods will lower demand. Apart from the direct impact on beef sales, it will also reduce the need for soya beans which are a major component of animal feed.

Brazil is under the spotlight again as parts of the Amazon are burning. With much of the rainforest being cleared for agriculture, Ecovia Intelligence believes some of the solutions are with sustainable foods.

It is estimated that up to 80 percent of forests are being cleared by cattle ranchers. Brazil is already the world’s largest beef exporter, shipping 1.6 million tonnes per year. There are calls to stop beef imports from Brazil until there is a moratorium on deforestation. At the G7 Summit, there were threats of halting the EU-Mercosur trade agreement because of the burning Amazon.

The rise in demand for soya beans is also linked to deforestation. Brazil is seeing a surge in exports to China, which has imposed tariffs on American agricultural products. The prolonged US-China trade war is making Brazilian growers ramp up production. This year, Brazil has overtaken the US to become the world’s largest producer. Although soya beans are no longer grown on deforested land, cattle ranchers in the cerrado region (south and east areas of the rainforest) are moving out to make way for soya bean cultivation.

Geopolitics are blamed for fuelling fires in the Amazon, however there are also solutions from sustainable foods. The starting point is consumer diets. Agriculture is the single biggest contributor to greenhouse gases, with livestock having the largest share.

Switching to sustainable meats is also encouraged. A range of organic, freerange and certified humane meats are now available. Initially launched in Europe and North America, such schemes are gaining traction in Brazil, Asia and other parts of the world. Sustainability schemes like the Brazilian Roundtable on Sustainable Livestock also ensure that cattle are not grazed on deforested land. In Brazil, some retailers are using electronic tagging to ensure their beef is fully traceable and not produced by rogue ranchers.

Ecovia Intelligence also calls for greater investment in regional markets. Europe imports significant volumes of soya beans and agricultural commodities, which are used in plant-based foods as well as by livestock farmers. By raising soya bean production in Europe, food producers will be less reliant on imports. Sustainability standards like the ProTerra Foundation and Danube Soya also play a role by ensuring traceability in soya bean supply chains.

The biggest change however is likely to come from consumer education. Palm oil, also linked to deforestation, has seen a backlash in recent years from consumers who associate it with the endangered orangutan and burning forests. Retailers and food companies, including Coop (Italy), Iceland (UK) and Barilla (Italy) have responded by replacing palm oil in their products.

Consumers are actively looking for ‘palmfree’ products; Launched in August 2017, the International Palm Oil Free Certification Trademark now has almost 1,100 certified products.

Major sustainability issues in the food industry, such as plant-based foods, sustainable soya schemes, reforestation and traditional agricultural methods, sustainable meat production, organic supply chains, and ethical consumerism will be featured in upcoming editions of the Sustainable Foods Summit…

• Latin American edition: 29-30 November 2019, São Paulo • North American edition: 22-23 January 2020, San Francisco • Asia-Pacific edition: 30-31 March 2020, Singapore

The Sustainable Foods Summit The aim of the Sustainable Foods Summit is to explore new horizons for eco-labels and sustainability in the food industry by discussing key industry issues in a highlevel forum. The 5th Latin American edition will take place in São Paulo on 29-30th November, the 10th North American edition in San Francisco on 22-23rd January, and the 3rd Asia-Pacific edition in Singapore on 30-31st March.

Ecovia Intelligence Ecovia Intelligence (formerly known as Organic Monitor) is a specialist research, consulting & training company that focuses on global ethical product industries. Since 2001, it has been encouraging sustainable development via its services portfolio: market research publications, business & sustainability consulting, technical research, seminars & workshops, and sustainability summits.

The prolonged burning of the Amazon could bring another wave of consumer boycotting, with Brazilian beef and agricultural products coming under scrutiny. Sustainable foods can provide solutions however the power is increasingly with ethical consumers.

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PAMEX 2020 holds seminar in Punjab The Association of Printers organizes a seminar on protection and preservation of Environment at Batala.

During the special General Body meeting, The Association of Printers organized a seminar on protection and preservation of Environment. The seminar was held at Batala Club on 18th August under the chairmanship of Mr. Hardip Singh Bhatia, President. Prof.

Kamal Chopra, Chairman PAMEX was the Chief Guest.

S. Harbakhash Singh, former President of the association presented the environment issue and said, “In order to ensure a sustainable future, we all need to assume responsibility for our actions and commit ourselves for creating positive social and environmental changes.”

“It is a monumental task and education is the only key to make it happen. A healthy environment and availability of enough natural resources ensures sustainability of life on earth. Small adaptation in our lifestyle can contribute towards shrinking of our individual Carbon footprints,” he added.

S Gurmukh Singh, speaking on the water pollution problems, said, “Clean and healthy water is the prime requirement, but we are all responsible for the adulteration in this remarkable gift of nature. Ground water is being affected because of our living systems.

There is need for rain water harvesting and at the same time the system of irrigation needs to be altered. We must take lesson Israel and start drip irrigation everywhere, which will not only save the water but is the proved best way of cultivation.”

S. Harbakhash Singh and S Gurmukh Singh, jointly presented the book ‘’My Carbon Footprint Vs Handprint” to Prof. Kamal Chopra.

In his presentation, Prof. Chopra stressed the need of working together in a cluster and to adopt the latest techniques and machinery to remain competitive in the market. Producing in largest possible quantities at minimum possible cost, and to reduce the wastages is the only secret of success. Our survival depends on either working together or producing something different to remain unaffected from the global competition. Prof.

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Chopra suggested the means and methods to produce different from the present machines and materials to avoid the growing competition.

More than 85 printers from the city and surrounding areas were present during this meeting. Earlier welcoming the gathering Mr. Hardip Singh Bhatia said, “It is our honour that printers in such a large number are present today, we are gathered here to know and understand the future printing and how to cope with the increasing pressure.

Batala is small town and we are facing stiff competition not only within ourselves but from the neighbouring bigger cities also.

“To boost the knowledge it is essential to visit exhibitions and trade shows concerning our stream. Exhibitions are just like knowledge centres, where you can learn the latest techniques and ways and means to withstand the increasing competition,” added Prof. Chopra. He invited the printers to visit PAMEX going to be held at Mumbai

during 6-9 January, 2020. He thanked and appreciated the management of the association for the idea for promoting PAMEX during special General Meeting. He urged every affiliate association of AIFMP to spread the message and promote the event during their meetings etc.

Among others the meeting was also attended by, Mr. Barinder Singh, Mr. ChanderTrehan, Mr. Manoj Khanna, Mr. Ishu Malhotra, Mr. Sarabjit Singh, Mr. Kamal Kumar, Mr. Suresh Kumar, Mr. Ravi Kumar, Mr. Kapil Chopra, Mr. Jairaj Singh, Mr. Sahil Khanna and Mr. Kasturi Lal etc. Mementoes were also presented to all the members and Mr. Hardip Singh Bhata was declared as the winner of punctuality gift.

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Be a part of the great gathering on Paper & Allied Industry @PAPEREX 2019 3 collocated events to cater the entire gamut of paper & all allied industries at one business platform: WORLD OF PAPER, CORRUGEX and TISSUEEX.

Indian Paper Industry is poised to grow and touch 25 million in 2019-20 from 20.37 million tons in 2017-18. India’s share in the demand for paper across the globe is growing, as the domestic demand is increasing at a steady pace, growing manufacturing sector, requirement of better quality packaging of FMCG products marketed through organized retail and the demand for the upstream market of paper products, such as tissue paper, filter paper, tea bags, light weight online coated paper and medical grade coated paper are expected to drive the paper & paper products market in India in coming years.

Paperex series of exhibitions - serving the pulp & paper industry Keeping in mind the growth of pulp & paper industry there is an urgent need for a Unified Business Platform which can help prominent International and local exhibitors to connect with each other. It is in this scenario that Paperex has become the ideal business platform to meet face to face with targeted quality visitors interested in the latest products, equipment, paper manufacture machinery, pulp, paper, cardboard, tissue, chemicals, printing and packaging technologies.

exhibitors from 35 countries and trade visitors from 75+ countires.

It is the ideal gateway for everyone in the Paper Technology business, to meet and explore opportunities and negotiate business with the manufacturers of Paper and allied products, Tissue, Raw material and Machinery for the manufacture of paper and board, Mills owners, Converting, Paper Machinery, Corrugated production line suppliers and professionals and view their products on display, first hand at the exhibition.

Taiwan, etc. Key features include: Handmade Paper Pavilion; Concurrent Conference and International Business Networking Program; and a high level Technical Concurrent Conference by “Indian Agro & Recycled Paper Mills Association”.

There will be three collocated events to cater the entire gamut of paper & all allied industries at one business platform: •

• The exhibition enjoys support from major trade associations of paper and allied industries and World Paper Forum. There will also be international Group Participation from China, Finland, France, Germany, Italy,

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WORLD OF PAPER a concurrent show for Paper, Printing, Packaging & Publishing industries CORRUGEX, a concurrent show on Corrugated Box Machinery, Technology & allied Industries TISSUEEX, a concurrent show highlighting the participation of Tissue, Products, Machinery & Technology.

Paperex, held biennially in New Delhi, India, is the only comprehensive forum serving the paper industry & has established itself as “Business Festival of the Paper Industry” for investments and technology transfer promoting overall growth of Paper industry.

Paperex 2019, the 14th edition of World’s Largest Paper Show is scheduled during 3-6 December 2019 @ Pragati Maidan, New Delhi India. The event has always received an overwhelming response from the world over & it is ready to repeat the success story this year also with expected presence of 700 +

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Michelman to showcase water-based primers and varnishes - DigiPrime primers for HP Indigo, JetPrime primers for inkjet, and DigiGuard for OPVs.

Michelman (stand 5D20) is offering Labelexpo Europe 2019 attendees a selection of water-based in-line and off-line primers, and overprint varnishes for both HP Indigo and inkjet-based digital printing platforms.

Their range of water-based and UV-based brands for digital presses include DigiPrime primers for HP Indigo, JetPrime primers for inkjet, and DigiGuard for OPVs.

“The global label industry has undergone significant changes over the years.

These changes continue to provide both the label industry and Michelman plenty of opportunities to develop solutions to reduce raw material and energy usage, increase recycling, further improve production efficiencies, and create better ways to package and identify goods.” – Steve Shifman

Key Notes : > In-line and off-line primers, and overprint varnishes for both HP Indigo and inkjetbased digital printing platforms. > Having celebrated their 70th birthday recently, Steve Shifman is excited about the growth of the company over that time which has led them to where they are today. > Shifman talks about how the industry has changed and what the future holds.

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Michelman’s DigiPrime primers offer digital versatility for a broad array of end-use applications.

Many Michelman primers have recently passed ecotoxicity, heavy metals, and fluorine content testing according to ASTM and the European Committee of Standardization for use in compostable packaging.

Also, for HP Indigo digital press owners expanding into markets such as home and personal care, Michelman is featuring DigiGuard 901 for Pack Ready for Labels, a strengthener for HP Indigo validated UV OPVs used with Michelman’s in-line primers, which enables enhanced water, chemical, and thermal durability.

JetPrime, Michelman’s brand of primers for inkjet, includes JetPrime WB 1100 for pigmented waterbased inkjet printing applications. Because Inkjet technology offers the advantage of printing larger formats on a broader range of substrates, this technology, for coated offset substrates, is useful for high-speed commercial printing applications such as folding cartons and corrugated.

In conversation with Michelman President and CEO at Michelman, Steve Shifman, in an interview, as they mark 70 years, sharing about how the industry has changed and what the future holds.

Happy birthday! Tell us about your company milestone.

Steve Shifman: We just celebrated our 70th birthday. We are excited about the growth of our company over that time which has led us to where we are today. Our company purpose revolves around Innovating for a Sustainable Future. We now have production facilities not just in North America where we were founded, but also in Europe and Asia, product development and technical service centers in several major global markets, and a worldwide team of highly trained business development personnel.

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That allows us to serve the needs of our customers and help solve challenges for brand owners and consumers worldwide.

Michelman‘s environmentally conscious solutions protect and enhance the materials that shape our world - in addition to solving printing, packaging and label challenges with environmentally friendly chemistries, we are helping grow food and keep it fresh, making vehicles lighter and more fuel efficient, and shielding our homes from the elements.

How has the industry changed in that time and how has Michelman responded to that?

Steve Shifman: The rapid and everchanging growth of digital printing and the increased number of vendors that serve this market has been remarkable. While Michelman has provided print receptive chemistries for many years, the rise of digital technology has driven us to invest and innovate so that we can serve all segments of the supply chain, including film and paper makers, converters, label producers, and printers.

Moreover, we have made it a priority to help the entire industry grow with our primers for Electroink and water based and UV inkjet technology. In addition, we have added overprint varnishes for digital printing to our product line to help digital labels be appropriate for applications that need to be more robust.

What are you showcasing at Labelexpo Europe 2019?

Steve Shifman: Michelman is offering Labelexpo Europe 2019 attendees a selection of water-based in-line and off-line primers, and overprint varnishes for both HP Indigo and inkjet-based digital printing platforms. Our range of water-based and UV-based brands for digital presses include DigiPrime primers for HP Indigo, JetPrime primers for inkjet, and DigiGuard for OPVs. Many of our DigiPrime solutions have recently passed ecotoxicity, heavy metals, and fluorine content testing according to ASTM and the European Committee of Standardization for use in compostable packaging. One of our JetPrime solutions includes JetPrime WB 1100 for pigmented water-based inkjet printing applications.

Because Inkjet technology offers the

advantage of printing larger formats on a broader range of substrates, this technology is useful for high-speed printing applications such as folding cartons and corrugated.

Have you exhibited at Labelexpo Europe before?

Steve Shifman: This will be our third time exhibiting. The show is a great venue to connect with our existing customers and partners, and to help provide education to those we can bring new solutions to.

How do you think the show has changed since you’ve been involved, and what have been the highlights?

What role has it played in the label and package printing industry?

Steve Shifman: Labelexpo Europe keeps growing as more vendors enter the digital space, and as ongoing technology development continues to expand the industry. The increased number of exhibitors, technology types, end-to-end solutions, and collaboration across supply partners continues to push Michelman to think big, innovate, and enable our solutions across many formats.

What key trends are likely to have an impact on the region in 2019, and how do you think the industry will change in the next few years?

Steve Shifman: We see more printing

that all substrates are ready for print, regardless of source, print engine, and ink.

Labels also need technical solutions for specialty applications that require increased durability, heat resistance, and chemical resistance among other areas. We also of course see more focus on sustainability, with a priority to develop compostable and recyclable solutions.

What message do you have for visitors to the 40th anniversary edition of Labelexpo Europe 2019?

Steve Shifman: First off – Happy 40th Birthday to Labelexpo! Just like Michelman, the global label industry has undergone significant changes over the years, including globalization, digitization, environmental sustainability pressures, workflow automation, and changing consumer demand. These changes continue to provide both the label industry and Michelman plenty of opportunities to develop solutions to reduce raw material and energy usage, increase recycling, further improve production efficiencies, and create better ways to package and identify goods.

Our purpose is Innovating a Sustainable Future, and this purpose aligns to the future of the dynamic label industry. We are excited to collaborate with all members of the industry’s value chain to provide innovative solutions that improve both the lives of consumers and our planet.

done closer to its final use, which requires

Mark Andy to unveil latest iteration of Performance Series Mark Andy will unveil the latest iteration of the Performance Series line and a new entry- to mid-level digital hybrid press, demonstrated with advanced in-line converting at the upcoming Labelexpo Europe 2019.

be the Digital Series HD, a modular hybrid press pairing UV inkjet with advanced workflow and converting systems.

The Digital Pro is a modular 4-colour toner system available as a roll-to-roll model or as an advanced in-line hybrid with semi-rotary die-cutting and with production speeds of 23.5m/min for all applications.

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Looking back over 40 years of Labelexpo and the industry Ann Hirst-Smith, Managing Partner Ann Hirst-Smith Associates, and previously with Fasson, tells what it was like at the very first Labelexpo show back in 1980, and how the industry has changed since then…

You were at the very first Labelexpo back in 1980 with Fasson (which then went on to become part of Avery Dennison). Tell us about that first show…

Ann Hirst-Smith: Right in the centre of London,

“I personally believe that the industry needs to really focus on the fundamentals of design and typography in the face of the digital revolution. This presents a huge learning opportunity, and the industry needs to respond so as to futureproof itself, because digital is here to stay!” – Ann Hirst-Smith

Key Notes : > With the first show with only 44 exhibitors, the Labelexpo has grown with the labeling industry, and has also played a major role in growing the industry itself. > In 1930 Stan Avery invented self-adhesive label with Fasson (i.e ‘fasten on’) being the original brand name. > Labelexpo’s 40th anniversary edition to present a full, in-depth, unmatched picture of a key aspect of today’s global packaging market.

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it was an indicator for me that the then self-adhesive label industry was on a roll. Although there were only 44 exhibitors, including Fasson, at the time, this really captured an expanding niche sector. As one of Labels & Labelling magazine’s first advertisers when I was Marketing Services Manager of Fasson UK back in the 1970s, I was experiencing the excitement surrounding self-adhesive labels, as the industry itself was experiencing enormous growth, and enormous interest. The advent of Labelexpo as a dedicated labels show was proof – and it showed the packaging industry and the brand owners just what they could gain from this amazingly flexible labeling method.

What is it that kept Fasson/Avery Dennison coming back every time?

Ann Hirst-Smith: Stan Avery was the inventor of the self-adhesive label back in the 1930s, and Fasson was originally the brand name for his sticky stuff (ie ‘fasten on’). The company he set up, now Avery Dennison, was, and is, a market leader in labeling materials – particularly self-adhesive. It is hardly surprising that such a company should year after year support an exhibition focusing on materials and machinery for this specific industry. After all, Labelexpo represented – and still does – a fantastic opportunity to showcase the continuing innovation of Avery Dennison’s many labelstocks. And even in a company with business sites around the world, Labelexpo for sure represents the annual coming together of all the professionals, and their companies, in labeling and packaging. In other words, it is the established and excellent global customer and supplier meeting point.

How do you think Labelexpo – and indeed Labelexpo Europe - has changed over the last four decades, and what have been the highlights? What role has it played in the label and package printing industry?

Ann Hirst-Smith: Labelexpo has grown with the labeling industry, and has also played a major role in growing the industry itself. This is now a combination

of innovation in imaging technologies, printing equipment, labeling materials, and in ‘add-ons’ such as RFID labels, packaging personalization, and brand owners’ one-to-one relationships with customers via such devices as QR codes and other on-pack augmented reality devices.

Only the Labelexpo exhibition in its different regional contexts today maintains the focus on identifying and decorating a product – unlike the many ‘pack’prefixed shows around the world today. It is a key location for brand owners to explore the endless options for enhancing the on-shelf look of their products, and also a wonderful opportunity for label converters to explore the opportunities presented by today’s label printing/imaging technologies to enhance their capabilities and expand their offering to their customers.

How has the industry changed in the last 40 years?

Ann Hirst-Smith: The label industry, while still centered on self-adhesive labeling, is now a much broader arena, embracing (as well as glue applied labels) the sleeve labeling technologies, flexible packaging, direct-to-container print, and other options – and the label converter has been able to

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expand his offering to brand owners thanks to this broadening arena. Multi-versioning of brand labels in different language editions; security labelling options (RFI); QR codes and other electronic contact points with the consumer have expanded the role of the label considerably.

Sustainability is, of course, a real issue today, and while there were initial questions about recycling spent release liner and label matrix waste, the industry now has a valuable and established pathway to successful and appropriate recycling of what, in the packaging world, is actually a very small – but, in the case of release liner base, high value for second-life use – ‘waste’ supply chain. And the major labelstock manufacturers are all today offering sustainable facestocks and environmentallyfriendly adhesives.

What key trends are likely to have an impact on the region in 2019, and how do you think the industry will change in the next few years?

Regionally in Europe, 2019 may present

some problems for label converters in panEuropean business as a result of Brexit, but the label industry remains a key performer in the branding of products, identification of key product factors for consumers, and in response to legislation (such as food safety concerns and recyclability of packaging).

None of these concerns are going to go away in the future, so the label industry’s future is absolutely safe.

As FINAT are emphasizing, we are at a point where the ‘old guard’ who built up the self-adhesive label industry are now entering retirement, so there is a real issue surrounding recruitment of young people to the label printing industry, at a time when technology and the Internet of Things appear to be presenting so many attractive career alternatives. As a result, I personally believe that the industry needs to really focus on the fundamentals of design and typography in the face of the digital revolution. This presents a huge learning opportunity, and the industry needs to respond so as to futureproof itself, because digital is here to stay! Indeed, the imaging options for label

production continue to grow exponentially, and the press manufacturers across all the disciplines are also creating extensive innovations.

What message do you have for visitors to the 40th anniversary edition of Labelexpo Europe 2019?

Ann Hirst-Smith: This edition of Labelexpo Europe will give visitors a real buzz and is not to be missed! Combining the very best of all the many elements of the supply chain, it is an incomparable state-ofthe-art picture of a core feature of today’s global packaging market. From substrate manufacturers to press and production ancillary manufacturers, MIS management information systems, advanced ink technologies, to leading specialist converters – they will all be there at Labelexpo’s 40th anniversary edition, presenting a full, indepth, unmatched picture of a key aspect of today’s global packaging market.

KURZ to present DM-JETLINER digital foil unit LEONHARD KURZ will present a new stamping foil series for rotary label printing at this year’s Labelexpo Europe as well as demonstrate the effective combination of digital web-fed printing and integrated metallization.

be digital finishing using the DM-JETLINER. There will be a live demonstration of an HP Indigo 6900 digital printing machine with an integrated DM-JETLINER finishing module, which will be used to metallize web-fed labels and overprint them in a single pass at full printing speeds.

Show visitors can observe the seamless integration of the DM-JETLINER into the printing process and the creation of metallic colours, decorative, personalized elements, and holographic effects.

The KPW XU cold foil grade, a versatile go-to for narrow-web printing, will be presented for the first time at Labelexpo. According to the manufacturer, this cold foil is exceptionally suited for overprinting and delivers optimal decoration results both for large-area and fine designs.

A further development is the availability of LUMAFIN, a semi-transparent stamping foil specifically for web-fed printing. It allows under-printed designs to shine through, covers them with a shimmering gloss, and creates an extraordinary depth effect. A variety of labels decorated with LUMAFIN and the combination of colour printing and LUMAFIN decoration will be on display at Labelexpo.

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Gallus to launch new die-cutting and digital embellishment innovations Gallus will be launching two new products at Labelexpo Europe 2019 – a new rotary die-cutting unit and Digital Printbar.

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The new fully rotary front-loading Rotary Die-Cut Unit Quick by Gallus will be seen in action at the Labelexpo Europe show, with live demonstrations of the Gallus Labelmaster Advanced equipped with the new unit.

The handling is very easy, with the operator using a trolley which is specially designed for a quick change of die-cutting formats.

The design of the new rotary die cutting unit is optimized for thin liners and offers Gallus’ lowest ever deflection under load and

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biggest anvil diameter.

Also launching at the show is the new Digital Printbar (pictured), an inkjet printing unit designed specifically for digital insetting of highly opaque, digital white. With a printing width of 430mm (17”), the new, shiftable Digital Printbar benefits from inkjet-based digital print technology and is designed specifically for opaque white.

Depending on the job requirements, this new digital embellishing unit can

be a highly cost-efficient alternative to conventional embellishing methods. The new Digital Printbar will be showcased on the Gallus Labelmaster but can easily be integrated into other systems such as the Gallus Labelfire or Gallus RCS 430.

Exhibiting with Heidelberg on stands B28 and C31, visitors can also see the company’s most popular narrow web presses including two Gallus Labelmaster, a Gallus Labelfire and a Gallus Smartfire.

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AB Graphic to feature 20 machines at Labelexpo Europe AB Graphic will be showcasing their full range of new developments at Labelexpo Europe 2019 (stand 6A37). Featuring 20 machines, this will be the largest Labelexpo ever for the company, which marks its 65th anniversary.

incorporates a semi-rotary flexo thereby offering a more complete entry level package.

Highlights include:

B5010 Booklet Machine - a new modular machine that is able to process up to 36,000 booklet labels per hour.

Digital Embellishment Module (Jetfx) - Jetfx gives an offline fully digital system, allowing for multiple processes in one pass including tactile spot varnishing and cold foiling.

Digilase 4.0 Laser System - designed for direct from web sticker production.

Advanced fleyeVision Camera Inspection - two Digicon machines with fleyeVision camera inspection and editing capability will be on show.

Ti 200 RFID Insertion System - a Ti 200 machine that creates RFID/EAS technology labels will be running on the stand.

Slitting, Rewinding and Inspection - AB Graphic’s range of SRI inspection slitter rewinders will be on show.

Digicon Range - a high-spec Digicon machine specially designed for top-end beverage applications and embellishments will be on show.

Digicon Lite - this new Digicon Lite version

Durst expands RSC platform with new innovations - to showcase live printing with a newly designed Low Migration UV ink for the RSC platform.

Durst is expanding its RSC platform of UV inkjet label presses with several new innovations, which visitors will be able to see at Labelexpo Europe 2019. This ranges from dedicated workflow software for Web2Production and Durst’s own pre-press software “Workflow Label” to customized MIS integration software packages.

Another show highlight will be the new and modular Tau RSCi label press with a choice of print width from 330, 420 (pictured) or 508 mm (13, 16,5 or 20 inches) combined with an even higher printing speed of up to 100 lin. meters (328 ft) per minute.

features for the established Tau RSC press portfolio include a “High Opacity White” print mode for an increased “screen-like” opacity and a “High Speed White” print mode that allows high speed printing at 80 lin. meters of all colours including White.

The company will also showcase its current Tau 330 RSC and RSC-E presses. New

Additionally, live printing with a newly designed Low Migration UV ink for the RSC platform will be showcased. This new ink set meets compliance with EUPIA and Swiss Ordinance regulations for food and pharma packaging.

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HP Indigo showcases wide-ranging digital press portfolio Visitors will see live demonstrations of HP Indigo’s leading solutions including the HP Indigo 8000 Digital Press.

HP Indigo will showcase a portfolio of digital presses along with a full partner ecosystem created to support profitable growth and new business opportunities for labels and packaging converters.

Visitors will see live demonstrations of HP Indigo’s leading solutions including the HP Indigo 8000 Digital narrow-web press printing at 262 ft (80 m) per minute in-line with the ABG Fast Track die; the mid-web HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press (pictured), which opens new opportunities for flexible packaging and high productivity of label and sleeve applications; and the HP Indigo 6900 digital press. These presses will be printing a wide range of applications including pharma, brand protection and food applications labels as well as sustainable digital flexible packaging, shrink sleeves and IML. HP experts will share best practices and visitors will see in action the highly productive HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press for endless possibilities in label, shrink sleeve, and flexible packaging production. The HP Indigo Digital Pouch Factory makes its debut at the show, demonstrating how to expand businesses beyond traditional flexible packaging applications using the HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press, Pack Ready Lamination, and Karlville pouch-making machine.

In addition, HP will present its digital embellishment portfolio, including ElectroInk Silver to metallize the colour gamut, HP Indigo GEM for fully digital, single pass printing and embellishing and a solution for printing colourful metallic effects with the HP Indigo 6900 digital press connected in-line with the KURZ DM-JETLINER.

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In the security area, HP will showcase its brand protection and security offering including HP Indigo ElectroInks invisible yellow and blue coupled with software and cloud-based solutions that allow anticounterfeiting marks, and protected track and trace solutions.

HP will also demonstrate how to automate and optimize production to produce more jobs per day. Converters can experience web-to-pack solutions for workflow efficiencies and the latest HP Production Pro for Labels and Packaging, already allowing

hundreds of customers to benefit from a faster Rip and better connectivity through the cloud.

Additional automation tools will be on display including OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) monitoring, EPM Analyzer, and the new HP PrintOS Marketplace and web-to-pack solutions that substantially increase workflow efficiencies for brands of all sizes.

Visitors will be able to customize shrink sleeves and pouches on the HP stand.

Products will be delivered during the daily HP happy hour.

Pantec to demonstrate print decoration and hot foil embellishment solutions Pantec will be showcasing their innovative print decoration and hot foil embellishment solutions at Labelexpo Europe 2019.

Visitors to their stand (5A36) will be able to see the rotary system SWIFT demonstrate how body care products can be embellished with lenses, holograms and metallic hot foils.

In addition, the production of high-quality spirits and wine labels will be shown on the new flatbed system RHINO E (pictured), which is optimized for less complex labels and the refining of digitally printed labels.

Innovative embellishment solutions - such as 3D spatial images or lenses - open up new possibilities and help brands stand out on the shelf. State-of-the-art refining systems apply such design elements in register at printing speed and save up to 95% on foil material.

This combination allows the customer to offer embellishment with few extra costs.

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MPS and Domino to launch wider hybrid EF SYMJET press at Labelexpo Europe Exclusive partnership introducing the 17”/430 mm Domino N617i combined with MPS flexo technology.

MPS and Domino are set to launch a wider version of their successful hybrid MPS EF SYMJET press. Coming in a width of 17” / 430 mm, the new Domino N617i unit is fully integrated in the established MPS EFA flexo platform.

At Labelexpo Europe 2019, the new press combination will be shown for the first time.

Louise Adcock, Global Commercial Product Manager at Domino Digital Printing Solutions said: “The DominoN617i is based on our proven N6-series ink jet product range; but has been designed exclusively for MPS. We are delighted that MPS is showcasing this solution at Labelexpo. The first N617i based MPS EF SYMJET deliveries are being scheduled from January 2020.”

applications. MPS’ goal is to push the limits of flexo and inkjet printing and converting”.

Domino and MPS first introduced their partnership, launching the first hybrid EF SYMJET press at Labelexpo Europe 2015.

Philip Easton, Director at Domino Digital Printing Solutions adds “From almost the first meeting we have developed an excellent working relationship with MPS, they have high standards but at the same time have been so responsive and easy to work with.

There are now many MPS EF SYMJET global installations benefiting from the most proven and best supported ink jet solution from a globally recognised digital ink jet company combined with a world class conventional press.”

The MPS EF SYMJET press is now available in 340 mm/ 13” and 430 mm / 17” widths, and can be equipped with multiple flexo units, lamination and embellishing units, diecutting and many more converting options.

Atze Bosma, CEO of MPS: “Productivity is one of our focus processes that extends Beyond the Machine. With the new 17” width, we are offering our customers higher productivity, more flexibility and the possibility to open new markets and even more options for applications.”

Labelexpo visitors will be able to see the new, wider hybrid EF SYMJET press live at MPS booth 11C20.

Visitors to Labelexpo can enjoy live demonstrations of the press in the MPS booth 11C20. Hans Poortinga, Manager of the MPS Technology & Expertise Centre commented: “The press will be equipped with five flexo stations, digital cold foil, a Kurz cold foil unit for single images and optical effects, lamination and die-cutting. We will show the most unique and impressive label

Avery Dennison set for biggest trade show presence ever Avery Dennison is creating their biggest ever trade show presence at Labelexpo Europe 2019 (stand A31, hall 5).

Under the theme “Making a Material Difference” the Avery Dennison team of experts will demonstrate a range of newly launched and significant innovations across four key areas of focus, including sustainable materials and intelligent labels.

A new extension of the Avery Dennison CleanFlake portfolio, an innovation that enables closed-loop PET recycling and which won this year’s FINAT Recycling and Sustainability award.

The Avery Dennison stand will also feature a hospitality area to meet, listen and collaborate with show attendees, as well as a dedicated seminar space hosting think tank sessions on key industry topics.

New product innovations include: rPE - the industry’s first-ever facestock made from recycled polyethylene, launched in Europe in May. rPET - a liner with more than 30% recycled PET bottle content, shortlisted for this year’s Label Industry Global Awards 2019, Environmental and Sustainability Award.

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Focus to demonstrate latest servo and digital innovations at Labelexpo Focus Label Machinery will be demonstrating its latest machinery with servo and digital solutions at the forefront, for the short and medium print run business.

This includes the launch of a new generation of the popular Proflex compact flexo press with open architecture print head design. The Proflex SE is a fully servo driven, modular press available in print widths of 250mm and 330mm.

The new model benefits from touch screen HMI operator interface panels with fully programmable digital platforms. The new features have decreased set up time and material wastage, resulting in reduced downtime and higher productivity. The operator can control all aspects of press operation, from any of the HMI panels, and

can store job information for future retrieval on repeat orders.

Also on display will be the d-Flex digital inkjet press, which incorporates the latest high-speed full-colour Konica Minolta inkjet technology into the existing REFLEX servo press. Visitors will be able to see high quality variable images, overprinted in perfect register with UV flexo ink, then converted and rewound – in a single pass with speeds up to 50m/min.

The company will also showcase E-FLEX, its new flexo/digital combination press platform designed to meet the demands of medium and short run business. Focus will show a 6 colour, 330mm wide press, equipped with a full UV drying and chill roll system.

OMET launches the new XFlex X7 OMET is showcasing three machines on its two stands (C49 and C53, hall 6). This includes the launch of the OMET X7, the latest addition to the XFlex line, which can be seen live in action at the show. This machine is a flexo printing machine for labels and flexible packaging with 670mm (26 “) web width, able to carry out the most complex jobs in a simple way.

OMET is also showcasing its XJet powered by Durst, the hybrid flexo + inkjet machine, and the first and only machine currently on the market able to produce shrink labels with combined printing.

The third machine on display is the small iFLEX, offering an 8-colour flexo UV-LED configuration.

This solution allows considerable energy savings and perfect drying at high speed.

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will help printers to reduce waste during the production process, time for job changeover and overall maintenance costs.

OMET will also showcase a joint project with Ritrama and Spilker, Core Linerless Solution.

This is an innovative self-adhesive film

engineered to be transformed into a single ply Linerless web, ready to be dispensed using a special linerless module. This allows significant improvements on efficiency and environmental sustainability of the printing process, particularly in food and beverage, home and personal care.

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Xeikon to showcase four live production solutions - also to introduce its recently launched Transform advisory tool.

Xeikon will demonstrates digital presses in three configurations on the nearby Flint Group stand (5C28) and will also introduce the recently launched Transform advisory tool.

The Label Discovery Package is an entrylevel system consisting of a Xeikon 3030

digital press and Dcoat digital converting line with varnish, semi-rotary die-cutting, and rewind.

The Xeikon CX500 is aimed at high-end food and wine label printing. The company’s QBtoner has been designed specifically for food labels and takes upcoming regulations into

account. Visitors can see the press in action at the Flexible Packaging Arena.

The third press, the Xeikon PX3000, showcases Xeikon’s Panther UV inkjet technology, which is ideally suited for the health and beauty markets and highperformance durable printing. The newly launched Haptic printing module enables users to produce tactile print effects. Xeikon’s Panther DuraCure technology combines both LED and HG (mercury) curing in one pass, which creates an ink layer that is highly resistant to chemicals, temperature, sunlight, and mechanical abrasion.

The Xeikon aXelerate will also be demonstrated at the show.

COLOP e-mark to make Labelexpo Europe debut COLOP will showcase a world first at Labelexpo Europe 2019: the e-mark, an electronic marking device. With the e-mark COLOP launches its first mobile (batteryoperated) electronic marking device based on inkjet technology that functions in combination with an app and with which it is possible to apply full colour imprints on a variety of materials with a simple sideways movement.

With an app developed by COLOP for smartphones or tablets (Android and iOS) as

well as a software for PCs, individual imprints can be designed. Templates, texts, logos or photos can be stamped in full colour. Date, time or numbering functions are included, as well as a barcode and QR code generator.

Via WLAN, the data can be sent to the e-mark (or via USB cable from the PC).

The imprints can be applied to any inkabsorbent surfaces – from paper to wood.

Therefore, the e-mark is ideally suited for the office as well as for private end users.

Flint Group to explore flexible package printing solutions at Labelexpo Flint Group Narrow Web (stand 5C24) will present its new market opportunities for narrow web flexible package printing.

On display will be several examples of packaging constructions printed using a range of UV curable ink series compliant with latest CMR labeling requirements, and BPA free. Flint will emphasize LED curing technologies that enable converters to reduce energy consumption by at least 50% compared to UV mercury curing technology.

Their colour-matching service, Vivo Colour Solution, will also be demonstrated, and further enhancements are launching at the show.

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Nanovis to premiere sustainable BELLA cleaning station Nanovis will unveil its sustainable cleaning station BELLA DC-1300 for HP INDIGO printing machines at the show.

The Imaging-Oil used for cleaning is permanently recycled, meaning that the volume of hazardous waste is reduced to a minimum. This helps to keep operating costs low. With a large clean workplace, the BELLA

is easy to use and supports the HP INDIGO operator with an efficient and sustainable solution for the cleaning of ink tanks, application rollers (BIDS), etc.

Nanovis will also offer live demonstrations of its solvent-free HC-1000 and NC-1200 parts cleaning machines with integrated cleaning agent recycling on its stand C52, in hall 5.

Böttcher to showcase latest innovations at Labelexpo Böttcher will showcase its latest innovations, including new plate mounting sleeves for use with photopolymer and elastomer plates, at Labelexpo Europe 2019.

Also, the new BöttcherFlex chemical products for the cleaning of printing plates and anilox rollers will be presented. The products for Direct Laser Engraving – DLE Sleeves and DLE Rubber plates -complete the portfolio for flexo printing.

Böttcher offers special rubber tubes and sleeves for tinting and coating of various substrates, suitable also for primer application in digital printing press.

Conical sleeves for gravure printing, silicon application or the laminating process are

also part of the product range.

UV curing is the dominant drying technology for label production on narrow web offset presses. Böttcher has developed a range of rubber roller compounds for both inking and dampening rollers which are ideal for use with both traditional UV inks and inks designed to work with the new low energy and LED-UV curing systems.

Complementing the roller compound range, its Böttcherin UV washes and deep-cleaning pastes enable operators to clean the press up quickly and reduce make-ready times, without any adverse effects on the rubber rollers.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö to showcase latest release papers range Ahlstrom-Munksjö will showcase its range of Acti-V supercalandered papers, and SILCO clay-coated release papers at Labelexpo Europe 2019.

Based on patented, proprietary technology, Acti-V release papers enable stronger and more durable silicone anchorage, as well as savings in platinum and energy through the silicone coating process. Acti-V XB release papers also feature an enhanced surface barrier, effectively improving silicone coverage and offering the possibility to optimize silicone coat-weight.

The SILCO range of clay coated release papers includes Silco Flat high lay-flat, twoside coated papers, for high performance digital and screen printed or plotter cut

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graphic laminates.

The European release liner range is now complemented by clay coated, SCK, glassine and machine finished papers

produced in the units in North and South America, as well as coated and uncoated face-stock label papers produced in South America.

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Dilli to demo Neo Picasso UV inkjet label press Dilli (stand 9A28, hall 9) will showcase its newly upgraded and technically improved UV inkjet label press, the Neo Picasso (pictured), at Labelexpo Europe 2019.

and transparent film, PP, PE, PVC, PET, BOPP & Aluminum foil(Depending on the kinds of substrates)

Also featuring Web cleaner / Antistatic Bar, Corona System, Tension Control, LED / UV Curing and Dual Web-Guiding, it complies with current standard safety regulations (UL, CE, RoHS, ISO, TVOC & etc.)

This is a press designed for diverse printing applications covering up to 220mm printing width. The press can print W (double white) + CMYK + Orange + Green. It features a cooling chiller, web guiding system, Corona and a full variable data printing unit. The press runs at 50m/min and prints at 1200dpi.

Features include: • Single-Pass UV Inkjet Technology • Variable drop grayscale(3, 6, 13 pl) • Print Resolution: 600x600, 600x900, 600x1200 dpi (DOD) • Media Width : Min. 100mm – Max. 250mm • Thickness : 50 - 450 microns • Coated and uncoated paper, White

GEW to launch LeoLED Curing System GEW will launch its latest innovation at Labelexpo Europe 2019, the LeoLED UV Curing System.

LeoLED represents the next generation for LED UV curing and is set to have a significant impact in this highly competitive market. In LeoLED, the technology has been redesigned and refined for simplicity and offers excellent value, while at the same time delivering maximum power and dose of UV energy. The LeoLED cassette is fully compatible with GEW’s ArcLED hybrid system and brings LED UV within affordable reach for even the smallest printing business.

operating capability and reliability in its class.

The new lamphead is built to GEW’s usual exacting standards, using state-of-theart manufacturing techniques, for robust performance and reliability. It can be easily

retrofitted to almost any press and is available with a 5-year GEW system warranty.

GEW is also taking part in the Flexible Packaging Arena at the show.

The leading-edge design of LeoLED brings several new benefits: the 50mm width window gives a long dwell time and is waterproof-sealed for easy cleaning. It is also resilient to dust and ink ingress. The LED array delivers electrical power at an impressive 88W/cm and an intensity of 25W/ cm2, with minimal light loss due to the direct UV path. Furthermore, the integral watercooling system gives LeoLED the ultimate

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Ti to present new sustainable film solutions to the labels community Innovative & sustainable films designed for the circular economy.

Taghleef Industries (Ti) will be attending Labelexpo Europe 2019, from September 24 to 27 in Brussels. Located in Hall 5 Booth C40, Ti will be presenting their new sustainable film solutions to the labels community.

of the label. The exceptional shrink curve guarantees up to 65% shrinkage, offering the freedom to fully decorate containers in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and the potential for 360° eye-catching label graphics.

NATIVIA D813 is the first bio-based and biodegradable I-IML film on the market and complements Ti’s wide range of IML BoPP films. This PLA (polylactic acid) film is designed to run on reel-to-sheet offset printing machines, achieving good printing speed and excellent ink adhesion. These features make NATIVIA D813 a unique film that meets the growing demand for bioplastic-based containers that can be decorated with I-IML technology.

Ti has enlarged its pressure sensitive label (PSL) portfolio with an innovative range of BBP-free top coated films with extra features to enhance film performance. One of these is PPGP, a multilayer film that has a proprietary skin providing highly compatible and superior PSA receptivity. Ti’s top coating ensures excellent print performance and superior graphics utilizing a variety of printing processes. PPGP is an integrated product designed for repositionable, removable, or ultra-removable applications.

Another film that meets the principles of Circular Economy is the ultra-clear floatable SHAPE360 TDS. This low-density TD shrink sleeve label film minimizes the impact on PET recycling systems and reduces the weight

At Labelexpo Europe 2019, Ti will share programs that support sustainability and the Circular Economy including the use of postconsumer recycled (PCR) content and nonfossil raw material sources. Taghleef invites

customers, brand owners, retailers, and all stakeholders in the value chain to join in the discussion on the future of plastic packaging.

Taghleef Industries (Ti) is one of the leading suppliers of specialty and high performance films for packaging, labels, industrial, and graphic arts applications. Headquartered in Dubai with manufacturing sites in eleven countries on six continents, the company has an annual capacity of 500,000 metric tons of BOPP, CPP, and PLA films for the global marketplace. Ti delivers intelligent packaging solutions and sustainable added value to customers and stakeholders through innovative research, high quality film products and focused service. Key Ti brands including Titanium, NATIVIA, EXTENDO, DERPROSA, SynDECOR and SHAPE360.

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Flint Group Packaging to expand its ThermoFlexX brand at Labelexpo After optimizing ThermoFlexX imagers and developing Woodpecker Nano surface screening, the next level is to integrate and combine these with new innovations.

Building on the success of ThermoFlexX digital imagers and Woodpecker Nano screening technology, Xeikon Prepress is launching a new and integrated prepress solution for digital flexo plates.

experts will be excited to learn about our new integrated plate imaging solutions,” adds Christophe Lievens, Sales Director of Xeikon Prepress. “Labelexpo 2019 is a perfect opportunity to announce our vision of quality enhancement in flexo plate-making.”

Since Xeikon Prepress, as part of Xeikon, joined Flint Group in 2015, the two divisions combined forces in developing highly automated imaging devices and invested further into mutual R&D projects.

Woodpecker Nano, a technology to create surface microstructures, is one of the innovations that was launched in April this year as a result of the unique expertise exchange between Xeikon Prepress and Flint Group’s Flexographic division. “After joining the Flint Group family, we suddenly were in the unique position of having the expertise of one of the leading plate manufacturers combined with our own vast experience of imaging systems, in-house, which is unseen in our industry. As we have optimized ThermoFlexX imagers and developed Woodpecker Nano surface screening, we are now going for the next level to integrate and combine these with new innovations,” notes Uwe Stebani, General Manager of Xeikon Prepress. “We are sure that industry

More recently, the two divisions with their leading brands ThermoFlexX and nyloflex focused on efficiency in the packaging prepress value chain, with the objective to introduce an integrated imaging system, producing highest quality flexographic printing plates while increasing productivity in the prepress room. “Our respective know-how in first class imaging devices, surface screening and photopolymer flexo plates enables us to introduce innovative solutions to the packaging prepress market.

Our aim is to create the greatest value for our customers, delivering our promise of solutions that are “Better. Faster. Easier to use,” says Friedrich von Rechteren, Global Commercial VP Flexographic of Flint Group.

Flint Group Packaging is prepared to announce its newest innovation during Labelexpo 2019, in Brussels.

JD PRESS to showcase new flexo printer JD PRESS will showcase its recently launched JDF 420/330 series flexo printing machine. As the first flexo printing machine of JD PRESS, the JDF 420/330 series can print on paper as well as film, self-adhesive material and other materials.

Its shaftless flexo printing unit uses the high-precision servo control technology.

Due to this, the printing repeat length has no restriction of the gear and the gear

ratio. Also, the noise caused by the gear transmission can be eliminated.

The flexo sleeves use lightweight materials which make the installation and disassembly simple and convenient. The high-precision and stability of the sleeves decrease the vibration in the printing processes; therefore, the maintenance costs can be reduced. In addition, the compact design of paper path has been specially designed to minimize

the waste by adjusting the machine. Besides, the pre-registration system and intelligent overprinting system enables faster changeover time. The printing process needs no manual adjustment to ensure the best overprint effects.

Cold foil stamping, lamination, de-lam /re-lam printing and turner bar can be used for different product requirements. With the combination of UV drying, infrared drying and hot air drying the printing can use water-based as well as UV ink.

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Unilux to demonstrate smart inspection strobes Intelligent, cost-effective LED strobes make it easy to see imperfections at high speed.

Unilux, designer and manufacturer of stroboscopic inspection systems, will demonstrate new inspection strobes equipped with Smart Assist controls and LEDUV options for UV-visible inks and coatings at Labelexpo Europe in Hall 4 / Stand C68.

A new portable inspection strobe will be on display for the first time at Labelexpo Europe.

The LED27 is the brightest inspection strobe in its size and incorporates the latest advances in user controls with Smart Assist.

Several inspection strobes in the Unilux booth will feature Smart Assist multilingual controls

GMG presents latest colour management solutions

to improve global usability, now available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Turkish and Simplified Chinese. Smart Assist improves access to advanced features, making it easy identify defects at full production speed.

The company will also demonstrate how their award-winning LED UV inspection strobes give printers the ability to inspect special security codes or clear-coat adhesives that are only visible in the narrow UV light spectrum. Unilux LEDUV strobes are 10x brighter, eliminating the need for darkened viewing boxes or other methods of blocking ambient light.

With the newest release of GMG ColorServer and GMG OpenColor, GMG presents a direct connection between both solutions. The connection enables the user to publish profiles created in GMG OpenColor directly into GMG ColorServer. The adjustment of paper tints, custom printing conditions or the change of printing parameters is now considerably more efficient and automated.

GMG will also demonstrate their solutions for proofing in packaging printing. Complex packaging designs and layouts including spot colours can now be simulated with colour accurate proofs on media close to packaging production substrates, including transparent or metallic film using the Epson SC-S80600. Driven by GMG ColorProof and GMG OpenColor this solution improves the colour appearance of mock-ups and brings proofs to a closer look and feel of real production samples.

GMG also introduces GMG ColorCards, its latest innovation for digitally printed ink references. The customized software allows users to easily create digital colour references for a fast and professional colour communication in less than 3 minutes. Based on spectral colour values, the digital colour cards can be printed in various layouts. Simulation of different substrates, remote printing and easy reproduction of the colour cards are clear benefits.

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Shorter setup times and new quality assurance options in focus BST eltromat and Nyquist Systems present the initial results of their collaboration with HYBRID Software for quality assurance in narrow-web production processes.

At the upcoming Labelexpo Europe, BST eltromat International and Nyquist Systems will show new options for web monitoring and 100% inspection with the systems in the TubeScan family. Nyquist Systems has been part of the BST Group since the beginning of 2019. Under the slogan “perfecting your performance,” BST eltromat and Nyquist will be exhibiting the current results of their collaboration with HYBRID Software at two exhibition booths in hall 5 (booths D23 and E05). HYBRID Software is one of the world’s leading providers of innovative solutions for PDF-based pre-press-stage workflows and linkups to management information systems (MIS). The collaboration has enabled the two companies to considerably simplify and speed up setup processes in label printing (including quality assurance). Visitors in Brussels will also see the latest options for the QLink workflow, which integrates quality assurance into the pre-press stage, printing, and assembly. More detailed technical options and features for the TubeScan product range will be shown at the Nyquist booth. Alongside 100% inspection, the BST eltromat booth will also be presenting the company’s entire range for quality assurance in narrow-web processes – from web guiding, web monitoring, and register control to colour measurement, colour management, and workflow solutions.

“At Labelexpo Europe, we want to talk to our customers and interested visitors in detail so that we can explore their individual requirements and show them the latest options for quality assurance,” said Nyquist Systems CEO Dr. Stephan Krebs. He would like to invite visitors to join him in in-depth technical discussions around the latest trends in label and packaging production using narrow-web production systems. “In addition to producing printed materials with consistently high quality, other key topics for us include the consistent interconnection and automation of the machines and systems involved in the production processes in the spirit of smart factories.”

The new option of PDF comparison for print jobs directly in the printing machine

is just one of many exciting developments produced by the close collaboration with HYBRID Software. With the PDF option, machine operators can ensure that their printing systems produce perfect quality instantly. Machine operators will no longer have to scan proofs and then compare them to the specifications from the pre-press stage. Trips to the scanner and back – and the time involved in that process step – are things of the past. Label producers are printing faster than ever, and reducing the amount of waste they generate at the same time. This is possible because the PDF files for print jobs that the pre-press stage creates using PACKZ from HYBRID Software contain all the relevant parameters, including the requirements for inspecting the jobs that need to be printed. This also applies to repeat lengths, N-up allocation, and defining the inspection zones. The pre-press stage is also able to define different inspection requirements for each zone, making them more or less stringent as necessary. For example, selected zones can be inspected in more detail than less critical zones. A highlight: All objects can now involve dynamic, variable data such as different barcodes or alphanumerical – even randomized – sequences. During the setup process, the actual print results are compared to the specifications in the PDF files right in the printing machines and corrected by the machine operators as required. Nyquist Systems will demonstrate these options at LABELEXPO EUROPE using a workstation and a bidirectional assembly machine that fulfills pharmaceutical industry requirements.

topics here are integration with customer ERP systems, the expanded options offered by the new, 4k high-resolution area scan camera, and the new Contour Light illumination option. This laterally directed light source can be used to make the outlines of transparent labels visible on paper or plastic carriers. The TubeScan range is known for diffuse standard background illumination, background illumination through the web, and UV illumination for security features, etc.

In addition to the new contour light, it also features three other independent illumination sources that cover a number of different web monitoring and 100% inspection requirements.

“Thanks to its integration into the BST Group, Nyquist Systems now has access to additional resources for continuing to evolve the TubeScan range in collaboration with BST eltromat. This will generate a continuous flow of new opportunities for our customers to optimize their production processes and in turn, cater to the latest requirements of their own customers with forward-looking solutions for quality assurance. That is also a message that we would like to pass on at our two exhibition booths at this year’s LABELEXPO EUROPE,” explained AnneLaureen Lauven, Head of Marketing at BST eltromat.

The latest versions of the QLink workflow and TubeScan systems will be presented live on rewinders at both booths. The main

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Edale breaks from the conventional - to showcase a deconstructed FL3 for Label Expo 2019.

Edale will break from convention at this year’s Labelexpo by showcasing an interactive display of its label printing technologies rather than the traditional “behind the rope” label printing display.

James Boughton MD of Edale Ltd said “Our objective is to give prospective clients the chance to touch, feel and interact with our key technologies. Fundamentally we all know how to print a quality label so we want to show close up how this is done with an Edale press. Furthermore, the reason to be at the show is to network with customers and for customers to connect with Edale. By having the stand largely manned by engineers rather than salespeople we feel this gives a unique chance for open and productive discussions.

Edale is all about listening and developing relationships with customers old and new, now features more automation as standard (AiiR) which includes motorised inking & impression as well as motorised linear and lateral register control.

Edale will also be showcasing their latest technology the new ‘EZ Die’ enabling the operators to change a die tool in less than 60 seconds. Benefits of this include preregistration of the tool, motorised cross register and pre-setting and automatic waste matrix pick up.

this format will create that open, interactive experience that defines Edale and its values”.

The modules displayed include two FL3 430 wide print stations, the first with a chilled LED UV and the second with an extended UV chilled web path. The new FL3 print station

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Located at the “Print Bar” on the stand will be the Edale EFX Print Bar which is a high precision, UV based inkjet system designed to digitise print finishing and embellishment.

Available in three configurations including -Digital white, Digital cold foil or high build.

Also being demonstrated at the show is an FL5 Print station, 510mm wide. The FL5 is suitable for the production of short run, single pass folding cartons and can be run in line with the Edale Flatbed die cutter.

Edale Ltd the leading UK Manufacturer of high technology, narrow-mid web flexographic and digital printing presses and converting equipment will be exhibiting at the upcoming Label Expo held at Brussels Expo from 24th-27th September 2019.

Edale is one of the leading players supplying high technology, narrow mid-web flexographic and digital printing presses and converting equipment. With over 60 years’ experience in the printing and packaging industry, Edale applies its award winning renowned British design and engineering expertise to provide equipment that helps customers to deliver quality products day-in, day-out, enhancing image, reputation and profitability. It provides a range of standard equipment and bespoke solutions with customers around the world. Its expertise in web transport for single pass inkjet has facilitated technology customers to commercialise their innovations with the essential features and necessary standards demanded by the packaging industry.

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Baldwin Vision Systems’ latest monitoring solutions Track and compare many different production metrics with Guardian RTM Real-Time Monitoring.

Baldwin Vision Systems will introduce their latest real-time monitoring and defect elimination solutions to the European Market at Labelexpo Europe 2019.

With Guardian RTM Real-Time Monitoring, printers can track and compare many different production metrics. Press managers can monitor changes as they happen, and make highly-informed decisions about print quality, defect management, and even operator-to-operator performance.

The software addition to Guardian PQV 100% Print Inspection uses a central server to monitor, collect, and display real-time inspection data on a simple, uncluttered dashboard. RTM can simulta­neously collect data for multiple presses, jobs, and even across multiple plants. This enables printer customers to quickly identify any mechanical issues or process inefficiencies, and eliminate defects.

Colour workflow solutions by X-Rite Pantone - On display will be the new i1Pro 3 Plus colour profiling device.

X-Rite and Pantone (stand 3E62) will showcase colour workflow solutions that help brands and converters improve time to market and lower costs. Today’s packaging workflows are complex involving brand owners, agencies, pre-media professionals,

plating and ink companies. This can make managing colour and print consistency a challenge.

On display will be the new i1Pro 3 Plus colour profiling device that reduces colour measurement variability to create accurate ICC profiles on the widest range of materials; and the new eXact Auto-Scan that enables automated and quick measurement of all patches of a colour bar in under 15 seconds.

X-Rite will also highlight its work with sister companies, Esko and AVT, to simplify packaging production across all solutions with a new cross-platform integrated workflow.

X-Rite and Pantone can also be seen in action at the Flexible Packaging Arena. The eXact handheld spectrophotometer and ColorCert quality control software will be used as part of the conventional and digital press lines producing indirect food contact flexible packaging.

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PrintFlat removes banding on inkjet output Global Graphics Software receives coveted InterTech Award for second year in a row.

PrintFlat, the software developed by Global Graphics Software to remove banding in inkjet printing, has been awarded a Printing Industries of America InterTech Technology Award. This award places Global Graphics Software in the rare position of having its technology honoured for two consecutive years.

Justin Bailey, managing director of Global Graphics Software, says, “this is a truly outstanding achievement by our development teams. PrintFlat is an exciting technology that I believe will be a game changer in digital inkjet. Banding has been a problem that printers have been putting up with for too long, having to accept that some jobs just can’t be printed with inkjet. PrintFlat changes all this by solving the banding issue in software, opening up the whole print market to the benefits of digital inkjet.”

PrintFlat software masks the banding or nonuniformity in inkjet output that is caused by variations in printheads as they begin to wear or are replaced. It can even compensate for manufacturing differences between new printheads.

One of the printers to benefit from PrintFlat is Ellerhold AG, the leading poster printing house in Germany. Maximilian Ellerhold, the CEO, said “when the quality was ‘not passable’ for difficult jobs, for example images with lots of blue sky, it is now very acceptable, even for the most difficult jobs.

Any residual visible banding has been removed. We are now achieving 100% customer satisfaction and have increased our market share of outdoor advertising products in digital printing”.

James Workman, Vice President for Printing Industries of America’s Center for Technology and Research said, “Once the judges saw the process and the dramatic difference that PrintFlat makes, they knew it was an innovation that deserved recognition.”

PrintFlat works by creating a customised calibration based on measurements from a press. It can be applied to any inkjet technology and print industry workflow, can be added to presses already on the market, or incorporated into an inkjet press that’s still on the drawing board.

Global Graphics has a long history in screening innovation dating back to its patented FM or stochastic screening technology of the 1990s. In the age of digital printing, and inkjet in particular, Global Graphics has developed new screening technologies from the ground up in response to press manufacturers’ concerns about image quality in single pass inkjet applications.

Tom Mooney from Global Graphics will be presenting “Streaming print data directly to printhead electronics” at The IJC, 29-30 October 2019 in Düsseldorf.

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