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Counterfeiting costs Rs.1 tr/yr
Counterfeiting robs Indian economy over Rs 1 trillion every year
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COVID 19 crisis exploited as an opportunity by counterfeiters. Between February to April 2020, more than 150+ cases of incidents had been reported in the media including cases of fake PPE kits, sanitizers, and masks.
Key Notes :
> Counterfeit incidents in India are increasing at an alarming rate by 24% in 2019 compared to 2018. > First of its kind document to provide insight for Regulators,
Policymakers, and
Brands to understand counterfeiting trends. > To support stakeholders in formulating an anti-counterfeiting strategy to fight the counterfeiting menace. The Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA), a self-regulated industry body of AntiCounterfeiting and Traceability Solutions providers unveil the first edition of its report “The State of Counterfeiting In India - 2020”. The report highlights the trends of counterfeiting incidents reported in India for the period 2019 and 2018. According to the report, counterfeiting incidents have risen steadily in the last few years and in 2019 these have increased by 24% as compared to 2018.
Counterfeiting is a universal issue that no country in the world can afford to overlook. Globally, it now stands at 3.3% of global trade (according to OECD report) and is impacting the social and economic development of countries. Even in the Covid-19 crisis, it has been observed that the criminals are taking advantage of the high market demand for personal protection and hygiene products and providing fake and sub-standard products which are a direct threat to our paramedical professionals, security volunteers, and society at large.
The key findings of the report are as follows: • The number of counterfeit incidents in India increased by 24% between 2018 to 2019. • The top 10 sectors with the highest number of counterfeit cases reported include Currency, FMCG, Alcohol, Pharma, Documents, Agriculture, Infrastructure, Automotive, Tobacco, Lifestyle & Apparel. Amongst these Currency, Alcohol & FMCG continue to be the top three sectors with the highest counterfeit incidents in the last two years. Among these, the FMCG sector is most vulnerable as counterfeit incidents in the sector increased by 63% between 2018 (79) to 2019 (129). • States including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Punjab, Jharkhand, Delhi, Gujarat, and Uttarakhand are amongst top ten States which need urgent attention to frame anti-counterfeiting policy mechanism. UP continues at the top followed by Bihar, Rajasthan and together these three States represent almost 45% of the total counterfeit incidents reported in India in the last two years. • Counterfeiting activities are not limited to highend luxury items. Common day to day items including cumin seeds, mustard cooking oil, ghee, hair oil, soaps, baby care vaccines and
medicine are increasingly reported counterfeited by criminals. A spike in cases being reported about fake hand sanitizers, masks, and PPE kits has been observed during the COVID crisis. Between February to April 2020, more than 150+ cases of counterfeit incidents had been reported including Fake PPE kits, sanitizers, and masks.
Nakul Pasricha, President, ASPA, said, “The trends call for immediate action. Counterfeit products across various sectors in India are causing over INR 1 trillion (1 lakh crore) every year to our economy and the progress to date is simply not good enough to fight this crime of the 21st century. There is a need for an ongoing focus on building and nurturing authentication eco-systems in the country and as an industry association, we are committed to that. The involvement and active participation of all stakeholders is extremely crucial in this, as a lot of awareness is required at the industry, government, and consumer level. The authentication environment will support the Government’s “Make in India” initiative and its image at a global level, where trust is becoming an especially critical factor. We need
to ensure that the “Make in India’’ products are genuine, safe, and secure until they are delivered to the end consumer across the globe. ASPA is building up innovative tools to help policymakers on the need for action and legislation in fighting counterfeiting and this report is one of such tools”.
Formed in 1998, a non-profit organization, ASPA has a rich heritage of 21 years and is recognized globally as a regulated and Flint Group Packaging has published its 2020 Sustainability Report providing updates on the organisation’s sustainability performance to date. Antoine Fady, CEO of Flint Group, comments, “Since the last report, we have repositioned Flint Group to become a supplier of choice to the packaging industry following a series of acquisitions. Our mission is to be the best performing supplier to the packaging industry in the segments where we operate, by consistently delighting our customers with high quality, innovative and sustainable products and services.” “Sustainability is deeply engrained in our values and the way we do business. We recognise that maintaining a high degree of economic, environmental and social sustainability is fundamental to delivering value for our stakeholders now and in the long term. Exercising good governance over these issues allows us to manage risk effectively and differentiates us in the marketplace as a responsible, low-risk partner,” he adds. ethical organization. It is working to build up a world-class environment that supports the advancement of authentication ecosystems in India against counterfeiting activity and illicit economy. ASPA works on four key areas a) Awareness b) Advocacy (Industry Partnership) c) Research & d) Innovation. Its member companies provide physical and digital authentication technologies, solutions & systems present across the globe. As an industry body of authentication solutions Steve Dryden, COO of Flint Group, says, “As we have grown, we have maintained a strong focus on building and consolidating our sustainability culture. We have taken some important steps to reduce our environmental footprint and we only partner with trusted suppliers who adhere to our high standards and uphold rigorous human rights and environmental standards.” Legal compliance, business ethics, health, safety and environment are the pillars of Flint Group culture. Over the last few years the company took actions to reduce its environmental footprint and develop more sustainable products and technology. This philosophy is engraved in Flint Group Packaging. Flint Group‘s 2020 Sustainability Report outlines the company‘s performance in three key areas—Governance, Environment and Social – detailing the way in which Flint Group has incorporated sustainable business practices into its daily activities. providers, it encourages its members to adopt best practices, standards, and advanced use of technology in providing cost-effective anti-counterfeiting solutions against counterfeiting. ASPA works closely with global authorities such as International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), Counterfeit Intelligence Bureau (CIB - Interpol), FICCI CASCADE, and other
industry bodies in India. Governance: reflects the company strong culture of integrity and compliance.
Environment: Divisional sustainable initiatives present the company strategy with a clear focus on energy usage, water consumption, waste reduction and recycling.
Social: shows some of our actions to make the world a better place both for Flint Group employees and for those around us.
Steve Dryden concludes, “While we have made considerable progress in our sustainability objectives, we recognise that this is a dynamic topic and there will always be areas for improvement. Our customers, and the packaging industry, can rely on Flint Group to continue on our path with a laser focus to consider our environment in every aspect of our business.“
The Report can be download via Flint Group’s website.
Asahi AWP-DEW 4260 PLF: First water-wash processor with automated plate wash-out to UV finished plate
- delivers higher quality, faster processing, sustainable footprint and easy maintenance concept.
Asahi Photoproducts recently announced the availability of its next-generation larger format water-wash flexographic plate processor, the AWP-DEW 4260 PLF. This is the first waterwash processor of its kind with an automated process from plate wash-out to the UV finished plate including plate processing, rinsing, drying and UV post exposure within one system.
“The market of larger volume users for AWP flexo plates and particularly for flexible packaging applications is growing,” said Dieter Niederstadt, Technical Marketing Manager. “For that reason, it was time for us to introduce a new member to our largest format processor family. Exclusively focusing on using the new AWP-DEW plate with this processor allows us to reduce the environmental footprint of the platemaking process by reducing the content of additives in the washout solution. It also allows us to speed-up the time for each plate coming out of the line dramatically.”
The system is designed to be able to use two standard formats at approx. 3-5 plates per hour, either 1200x 900 mm (48 x 36 inch) or 1067 x 1524 mm (42 x 60 inch), which gives both Asahi and its customers incredible flexibility in machine utilization. Plus, The AWPTM-DEW 4260 PLF is an automated combination of washer-dryer-light finishing, providing the opportunity for reduction of operator hands on requirements and potential associated errors. For customers already having a separate light finisher, the AWP-DEW 4260 PLF processor is available in a version without the light finisher function. This processor combination is the first incremental system of its kind and also features an improved UVA/UVC inline post exposure uniformity vs. offline systems with light finishing drawer.
The AWP-DEW 4260 PLF processor is the successor development to Asahi’s 1116PD processor which has been used by many high-volume end users in the market. New features as compared to the older model include:
Integrated plate punching system for pin bar Integrated air knife after plate rinsing unit to dry the plate Higher post-exposure uniformity with inline UVA and UVC light finishing Filter unit is located inside the machine
with easy roll-out operator access New machine maintenance concept including low maintenance pumps and easy pipe layout Water safety tray located on the side frame without the need to clean leaked solution Asahi remote human machine interface (HMI) access and optional smart glass support system (future option) Optimized machine footprint at 6112 x 2070 x 1295 mm (smaller vs. separate units)
New Asahi maintenance concept With the introduction of the new processor, Asahi has also realized the need to improve its AWP machine maintenance concept for our customers. As just-in-time production today is very important, the AWP-DEW 4260 PLF processor has a modem communication link on all machines to the processor’s human machine interface (HMI). This allows our technical support team to connect with the customer machine from any location
for first level maintenance support. Our experience shows that 60% of the causes of all machine-related service issues can be traced with this support. In addition to tracing the cause of any problems, Asahi has also introduced a remote smart glass support concept as a future option on all systems. According to Alex Downes, Asahi Service Engineer, “The difference this functionality makes is unbelievable; pictures can explain so much more than words. A typical support interaction with a customer which took me hours of travel time in the past can now pin point the detailed problem in no time, allowing us to either fix the problem immediately or at least send the exact needed spare part to the customer. If we didn’t have the appropriate part with us on a traditional service call, that often required an additional visit, leading to more cost and potentially a longer down time. Now everything can be done quickly and in one step, often eliminating the need for any travel at all and getting the customer up and running quickly.” Niederstadt added, “Based on what we have seen in the start-up phase of this new service, we believe we can speed-up our service and reduce the amount of travel by half. This will better utilise our engineers and provide higher quality service for our customers.”
“Following the announcement of the AWPDEW 4260 PLF processor at Labelexpo Europe in 2019, the first prototype machine was installed at a flexible packaging printer/ converter,” Niederstadt added. “Now looking back over the last nine months of testing and more than 4.000 square meters of plate production, we are ready to bring this innovative processor into the market together with our AWP-DEW plate.” AWP-DEW digital flexo plates are ideal for use with UV, EB, water-based and solvent-based inks and make a transition to Fixed Colour Palette printing easy, minimizing the need to use a larger number of spot colour inks. These durable plates also deliver improved plate lifetime on press.
Diageo creates world’s first ever paper-based spirits bottle
The 100% plastic free paper-based spirits bottle is made entirely from sustainably sourced wood.
Diageo has announced creation of world’s first ever 100% plastic free paper-based spirits bottle. It has been created through a new partnership with Pilot Lite, a venture management company, to launch Pulpex Limited, a new sustainable packaging technology company. To ensure that the technology can be used in every area of life, Pulpex Limited has established a partner consortium of leading FMCG companies in non-competing categories including Unilever, and PepsiCo, with further partners expected to be announced later in the year. The consortium partners are each expecting to launch their own branded paper bottles, based on Pulpex Limited’s design and technology, in 2021.
“We’re proud to have created this world first. We are constantly striving to push the boundaries within sustainable packaging and this bottle has the potential to be truly ground-breaking. It feels fitting that we should launch it with Johnnie Walker, a brand that has often led the way in innovation throughout its 200 years existence,” comments Ewan Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer, Diageo PLC.
Pulpex Limited has developed a ‘first-of-itskind’ scalable paper-based bottle designed and developed to be 100% plastic free and expected to be fully recyclable. The bottle is made from sustainably sourced pulp to meet food-safe standards and will be fully recyclable in standard waste streams. The technology will allow brands to rethink their packaging designs, or move existing designs into paper, whilst not compromising on the existing quality of the product. Pulpex Limited’s technology allows it to produce a variety of plastic-free, single mould bottles that can be used across a range of consumer goods. The packaging has been designed to contain a variety of liquid products and will form part of Diageo’s commitment towards Goal 12 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: ‘Responsible Consumption and Production’.
Making bottles from glass consumes energy and creates carbon emissions. The idea with paper based bottles is that customers would be able to drop them straight into the recycling.
Drinks companies have been developing paper bottles to try to cut down on pollution and make products more sustainable. Carlsberg is in the process of developing a paper beer bottle. UK firm Frugalpac produces paper wine bottles which it says are made from recycled paper with a “food grade liner”. However, drinks giant CocaCola recently expressed that it would not ditch single-use plastic bottles because consumers still want them.
Diageo said its bottles will be made by pressurising pulp in moulds which will then be cured in microwave ovens. The bottles will be sprayed internally with coatings that are designed not to interact with the drinks they will contain. Many paper cartons contain a plastic coating inside to prevent leakage. Diageo paper bottles, however, will be 100% plastic free, doing away with even that leak preventive plastic coating.
DKSH achieves solid half-year results in extraordinary times
Net sales at constant exchange rates stable compared to last year; despite COVID-19, EBIT above last year.
In the first six months of 2020, DKSH reported solid results in these unprecedented times. Across markets, DKSH reliably supplied products and played a critical role in responding to the pandemic. DKSH generated higher cash flows and maintained its strong balance sheet. In sum, Healthcare, Performance Materials and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods increased profits. Technology as well as Luxury and Lifestyle products were materially impacted by COVID-19. At constant exchange rates, Group net sales remained around last year’s level and adjusted EBIT only declined by a single-digit percentage, while Free Cash Flow increased. In addition, DKSH successfully closed two acquisitions and expanded its eCommerce business.
DKSH CEO Stefan P. Butz said: “Our highest priority is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees and stakeholders as well as ensuring business continuity. The dedication of everyone at DKSH and our ability to remain fully operational despite significant challenges laid the foundation for our solid results. The turnaround in Fast Moving Consumer Goods progressed well and resulted in strongly increased profits. Even in the current volatile markets, our share of daily consumer and healthcare items as well as our leading position in Performance Materials make our business resilient. We remain optimistic about Asia’s long-term outlook.”
Despite COVID-19 and a challenging market environment, especially in Hong Kong and Thailand, EBIT stood at CHF 111.3 million. Profit after tax was CHF 60.2 million and Free Cash Flow of CHF 51.1 million increased compared to last year.
Business Unit Healthcare: With most Asian markets in lockdown, initial advance purchases by hospitals reverted in the second quarter. Against the backdrop of changed demand patterns, Business Unit Healthcare proved resilient. In many markets the Unit continued to grow, as it onboarded new clients and expanded partnerships.
Because of the diversified product portfolio across channels, categories and markets, DKSH almost matched last year’s net sales and EBIT at constant exchange rates.
Business Unit Consumer Goods: In the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), net sales remained at last year’s level. With a leaner and more agile structure, DKSH reacted quickly to the challenging market environment and increased EBIT strongly. DKSH expanded its eCommerce and Indonesian business as well as developed the acquired businesses Auric Pacific, CTD and Crossmark.
In the Luxury and Lifestyle products segment – as many shops closed during the lockdown and tourism decreased – net sales and EBIT declined substantially with recent signs of improvement.
In sum net sales for Business Unit Consumer Goods increased by 0.8% at constant exchange rates and EBIT stood at CHF 25.5 million.
Business Unit Performance Materials: During the first half of 2020, this unit – with the acquisition of Axieo in Australia and New Zealand – DKSH expanded its market coverage and enhanced its technical expertise. Net sales of CHF 535.7 million increased by 11.7% at constant exchange rates, as the Unit successfully expanded business with existing and new clients and consolidated acquired companies. In the life sciences business, DKSH caters to the pharma, food and beverage as well as personal care industries, which performed especially well.
Business Unit Technology: Here net sales of CHF 167.0 million declined by 12.4% at constant exchange rates and EBIT came in at CHF 2.1 million. The Unit has initiated cost savings in the mid-single digit million range, which will mainly materialize in the second half of 2020.
Beyond short-term market uncertainties, DKSH remains optimistic about the long-term potential in Asia.
DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. The Group helps companies to grow across the Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials and Technology. The service portfolio covers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. With its Swiss heritage, DKSH has been deeply rooted in Asia Pacific since 1865.
Flint Group Packaging commits to U.N. Global Compact for sustainability
Flint Group Packaging Inks has become a signatory of the United Nations (U.N.) Global Compact, effective May 2020. The global initiative calls on companies to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption, and to enact actions that advance sustainable development goals.
Thomas Gray, Strategy & Marketing Director at Flint Group Packaging Inks, said: “We have a clear sustainability vision to support packaging markets with responsibly built products and sustainable solutions designed for circular economies. To be a conscientious packaging inks and services provider means taking our sustainability commitments seriously. By signing up to the U.N. Global Compact, we have adopted a clear framework of ten guiding principles along with a range of sustainable development goals to measure and monitor the performance of our business in this crucial area.
“We are extremely proud to add our name to the prestigious list of companies already involved.”
Flint Group Packaging Inks develops, manufactures and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consumables for a wide range of print technologies and packaging applications as well as offering a wide range of value adding service solutions. The company has recently initiated a series of whitepapers addressing its sustainability strategy and activities.
Soma’s online product launch seminar
Flint Group, Soma and Marvaco present a sustainable way of high quality package printing.
A shortage of resources and global climate change are front and center as critical topics within the packaging industries. These critical topics demand an urgent response from all participants in the packaging value chain.
Flint Group collaborated with SOMA and Marvaco to produce eco-friendly, full High Definition, Expanded Gamut Print (EGP) on film samples to support the SOMA Online Product Launch Webinar on July 9, 2020. During this seminar, real-time printing of two demanding print designs were showcased to exhibit sustainably as matter of particular importance.
Focusing on key trends & market conditions in packaging Printers and converters are looking for innovative technologies to address their current and future needs. Flint Group provides inks and plate technologies specifically designed for expanded colour gamut applications and high definition printing. Flint Group Flexographic and Flint Group Packaging Inks are focused on addressing the key issues that face printers and converters today. Printers are looking for streamlined and simplified business solutions and products. In response, Flint Group provides products, which are developed using sustainably sourced and regulatory compliant materials supplied through dependable and strategically located global facilities.
Sustainability remains a critical focus for printers, converters, brand owners and consumers the world over. Flint Group has a clear sustainability platform strategy and offers print technologies designed to enhance the development of circular economies. The company is acutely aware of the latest trends related to packaging recycling and the effects of packaging on the environment. Importantly, Flint Group is also aware of the value packaging provides in supporting the wellbeing of our global societies.
Products supporting the demo prints and the overall project include: Flint Group Flexographic: nyloflex FTS is a versatile flexo plate with inherent flat top dots for multiple segments, inks and substrates. The plate reduces complexity while providing the highest print quality results.
Flint Group Packaging Inks: Featuring Flint Group’s ONECode next generation NCbased ink system for high performance surface and lamination work in conjunction with high opacity opaque whites.
SOMA: Introducing the next generation of OPTIMA2 SOMA CI flexo press with new Intelligent Features as well as S-Mount automatic plate mounter. The Intelligent Features Package contributes to high quality printing, improved communications, and primarily helps to ensure a quick and easy change-over between jobs, while minimizing operator error.
Marvaco: GreenerPrinting EGP (Expanded Gamut Printing) – large colour gamut and accurate PMS colour simulation without any spot inks.
During this innovative webinar, all participating partners exhibited the value of eco-friendly full HD Expanded Gamut Printing (EGP) on film and the partnership of these three companies to deliver this future-focused development to printers and converters around the world.
Over 2,000 visitors participate 1st Virtual Expo by Windmöller & Hölscher’s
Visitors from 120 countries tuned in for live flexographic and gravure press demonstrations, technical sessions and virtual meetings.
On June 24 & 25, 2020, machine manufacturer Windmöller & Hölscher held its first Virtual EXPO to present technologies and products initially planned for industry mega shows – Interpack and Drupa – that have been postponed until spring 2021.
“The past months have been a challenge everywhere. Yet the flexible packaging industry is as busy as ever. That’s why it was so important for us to hold a Virtual EXPO and show our customers new technologies and applications that are available now and can help them run their production more efficiently,” said Peter Steinbeck, Managing Partner at W&H.
To accommodate different time zones of visitors, the Virtual EXPO was held live three times a day. Filmed in the 120,000 ft2 W&H Technology Center in Lengerich, Germany, and the W&H Academy, two live machine demonstrations and eight technical sessions were broadcast live. In addition, the EXPO offered the opportunity for one-on-one meetings and both individual and group chats.
The live machine demonstrations included the NOVOFLEX II flexographic press highlighting the new RUBY IoT system for analyzing production data to optimize processes and the newly redesigned HELIOSTAR II gravure printing press.
The live technical sessions were targeted to package printers, industrial sack producers, paper bag manufacturers and film extruders. A session showcasing an All-PE film structure as an alternative to PET for standup pouch applications generated significant interest. Other technical sessions covered flexible packaging topics, including sleeve handling solutions for flexographic presses, printing solutions for industrial sacks, heavy duty films for FFS sacks, remote service and paper sack production on machinery from W&H subsidiary, Garant Maschinen. Videos of the demonstrations and sessions are still available for viewing through the W&H sales team. weeks. “We have been able to accomplish a lot digitally over the past few months from sales calls to live machine trials to service support to the Virtual EXPO. The experience and insights we’ve gained have
been invaluable. At the same time, personal meetings cannot be replaced. They are very important for building relationships and trust. Both digital and personal communications have their place,” concluded Steinbeck.
Sustainability in Packaging Asia to have a Virtual Showing
The 21-25 Sept 2020 conference has been transformed into a fully virtual event.
Smithers, organizers of Sustainability in Packaging Asia, have decided to conduct the show scheduled for 21st to 25th September, 2020 as a fully virtual show. The decision was made after diligently reviewing the COVID-19 situation and looking at new solutions and formats to ensure bringing the benefits of the annual Sustainability in Packaging Asia conference to the delegates.
Sustainability in Packaging Asia has been transformed into a fully virtual event, with the organizers believing it to be the best option to provide all the stakeholders with the certainty they need to plan their participation and maximise the value from the event in a safe and reliable way.
Since its launch in US in 2006, Sustainability in Packaging conference has gone from strength to strength and has been successfully launched in Europe. Monotech Systems has integrated a second JETSCI YAQ high-speed inkjet imprinting solution on narrow web offset printing machine for printing security documents at a leading press in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Increased job orders from educational institutions (OMR Sheets) has pushed the customer to opt for an additional system. With the installation of first JETSCI inkjet imprinting system in Bangladesh in the year 2018, it has opened new business avenues for our customer(s). This installation makes the total number of three (03) systems operational in Bangladesh. Mr Neeraj Thappa, Assistant Vice President - International Sales at Monotech Systems, said: “This is our second YAQ industrial high-speed inkjet system installation in Bangladesh and it has a unique print width of 324 mm. Due to our print system being modular and versatile, we were able to build this large print-system needed by the customer. This large print system runs on the As the packaging industry faces growing consumer and regulatory pressure to find sustainable packaging options that ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’, companies across the value chain are looking to sustainability to differentiate from their competitors and win new business. Brands have ambitious sustainability goals to hit, converters want to champion the sustainable credentials for their materials and raw materials companies are innovating to solve performance and end of life issues.
The challenge is that the things that make packaging (especially plastics packaging) effective at its job (it’s cheap and durable) also hinder its sustainability – it lasts a long time and is uneconomical to recycle.
Asia is becoming a key arena for sustainability discussions because the consumer base is growing quickly and with proven software system developed by the JETSCI team and is able to carry out all kinds of jobs required by the user.” JETSCI products are solely represented in Bangladesh by Printech Corporation. Mr. Marvin Sardar, Managing Director, Printech Corporation, added: “Our customer was content with the performance and durability of his existing YAQ system. He successfully executed all his jobs with his first YAQ system and when it was time for him to expand his printing capability, JETSCI Inkjet Imprinting was the only option in his list. In addition to the performance of the existing YAQ system, ability to provide a 324 mm print width was the other factor that helped secure us the repeat order- which is again a first in the Bangladesh. This unique size in combination with the speed of YAQ will more than double the user’s production and keep him ahead in the race.” The JETSCI industrial inkjet systems have more than 250 installations across the globe.
Monotech installs 3rd JETSCI in Bangladesh
it demand for packaging but the recycling infrastructure and waste management is less developed. China’s recent ‘National Sword’ policy has curtailed European and US plastic waste going to China to be recycled and created heightened awareness of sustainability in both China and surrounding countries.
As global brands look to Asia to drive their growth, Asia provides many opportunities and challenges for creating a growing need for sustainable packaging solutions in the region and these will create the key themes
Monotech Systems installs its 3rd JETSCI Inkjet Imprinting system in Bangladesh
for this new event.
Südpack enters into JV with Kamakshi Flexiprints
Südpack to invest in India; Joint Venture includes new facility near Ahmedabad.
Südpack has entered into a Joint Venture with Kamakshi Flexiprints, one of the leading producers of printed flexible packaging materials in India based in Ahmedabad.
The Joint Venture is setting up a new facility with a production area of 15,000 sqmts near Ahmedabad to cater to the maturing packaging needs of the Indian markets with a vast range of products into barrier, aesthetics and convenience flexible packaging. The state-of-the-art infrastructure will include extrusion, printing, coating and lamination capacities and is expected to inaugurate in summer 2021. The facility shall be Green Building as per IGBC and comply with Knam Marketing has launched an SGS certified Anti-Microbial Copper Film. The protective film can act as a shield for surfaces from getting contaminated by bacterial-attacks. Approved by NABL India and the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the 100% Korean product is ideal for preventing toxic viruses and bacteria from growing and transmitting to humans. The company claims it takes only 5 minutes to detect and deactivate almost 99.9% of the GMPs and effective international regulations and standards of the food industry, as for example BRC, FSMS ISO 22001, QMS ISO 9001, SMS-ISO 45001.
The investment in this Joint Venture is a further step of the international growth strategy of the Südpack Group. “We see a growing demand for high-quality in barrier, medical and lidding flexible materials in the Indian market mainly due to the evolving matured packaging needs in the Indian subcontinent arising from constant demographic changes. With Kamakshi Flexiprints we have found a partner to share our culture and our strategy and last but not least our high standards of quality and service to our customers,” says Tharcisse Carl, Managing Director of the Südpack Group. viruses. Moreover, the low maintenance copper film adhesive sheets don’t need frequent replacement and can last up to two years. During the novel Coronavirus outbreak, precaution is of paramount importance to provide protection from these viruses. Despite every effort, humans can end up touching publicly-exposed contaminated surfaces, like door handles, lift buttons, elevator handles, ATM display surfaces, market cart handles, electronics & digital devices, etc. The copper film by Knam Marketing helps in sterilizing such surfaces when covered. The antimicrobial copper film attracts bacteria which absorbs it into its cell. The absorbed copper ion penetrates the cell membrane of bacteria, leading to water and essential nutrients’ loss from the cell which
“Together with our partner we are building the process capabilities to deliver advanced structures of flexible packaging for which Südpack has a long and deep understanding. With the well-designed infrastructure we will be able to meet the industry specific operational excellence facilitated inter alia by the automation in process control,” Harish Goel, Managing Director of Kamakshi Flexiprints, further
Knam Marketing launches antimicrobial copper film
The SGS-certified antimicrobial copper film to terminate bacterial transmission; approved by NABL India and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
explains.
results in killing the bacteria.
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Amit Goel, Founder of Knam Marketing, “Some significant features that make the antimicrobial copper film by Knam Marketing indispensable in the current health-crisis are – the strong anti-microbial properties of copper, which remain active until the film lasts. The film can be easily used to cover any desired surface and it will start exterminating the virus. Its natural antibiotic properties make it harmless for both – humans and the environment.”
W&H confirms drupa 2021 participation
Windmöller & Hölscher has confirmed its participation at drupa in 2021 where it will be presenting new trends and innovations in the printing sector continuing to focus on both - physical and digital display formats.
Windmöller & Hölscher regularly presents its latest product developments and innovations at the world’s largest industry trade fair in Düsseldorf which has been postponed until next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Windmöller & Hölscher has been present since the show began in 1951 and has developed over the years into one of the largest exhibitors.
“As one of our leading trade fairs, drupa remains an important marketplace for us. This is where new trends in packaging printing are regularly set. With our commitment to drupa, we are also committing ourselves to Germany as a business and trade fair location for the mechanical engineering industry,” says W&H CEO Dr. Jürgen Vutz. “We are convinced that both, the hygiene and health concept presented and the shortened runtime from eleven to nine days, are the right measures to AIPIMA (All India Printing Ink Manufacturers’ Association) has appointed Siegwerk’s Vinay Bhardwaj as Board Member. Siegwerk is one of the leading global suppliers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels and AIPIMA is an apex body for printing inks in India. Bhardwaj is Vice President of Flexible Packaging & Tobacco, Siegwerk India and brings with him a rich industry experience of over 25 years in the packaging industry. The appointment was announced at the 9th Executive Committee meeting held on 13th July by AIPIMA.
Windmöller & Hölscher has been exhibiting at drupa since 1951
make this important trade fair possible for the trade public in times of COVID-19.”
Recently in June, W&H organized its first Virtual EXPO: “We have been able to accomplish a lot digitally over the past few months. Our first virtual trade fair was a great success and we gained a lot of experience and knowledge. Nevertheless: While speaking on his recent appointment, Bhardwaj said, “I am glad that I have opportunity to be part of AIPIMA and address some key issues and challenges that the industry is facing. I am sure our industry will see a dramatic change in the coming years. The pandemic has affected every one of us and brought in many difficulties, however, I believe this is the right time to explore new opportunities to transform the industry. I will bat for the sustainable packaging solutions and help drive the safety and health agenda.” “It is indeed a pleasure that Vinay Bhardwaj will be playing an important role at AIPIMA as an industry representative,” comments Ashish Pradhan, President of Siegwerk India and Greater China. “I am confident that with his vast experience and commitment, Vinay will spearhead the importance of safe and sustainable packaging. Siegwerk is committed to guide and support the industry We cannot completely replace the close-up trade fair experience virtually. This includes personal meetings, which are indispensable for building and maintaining trusting customer relationships. Both, virtual and personal formats, such as drupa, have their justification and are important for us and the entire industry,” says Sales Director Peter
Vinay Bhardwaj appointed board member of AIPIMA
Printing inks body AIPIMA appoints Vinay Bhardwaj of Seigwerk as board member.
Steinbeck. in India, especially the MSME sector during the transition to toluene-free inks for food packaging.”
Webinar by VDMA India together with Knowledge Partner EAC – Euro Asia Consulting on 9th July, 2020 at 2.00 pm (IST).
VDMA is a German Engineering Federation. VDMA India together with Knowledge Partner EAC – Euro Asia Consulting, conducted an interactive webinar on “Post COVID Opportunities of Robotics and Automation in Indian Manufacturing” on 9th July, 2020.
FY2020 began with an unprecedented lockdown as a preventive measure against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic spread and lockdown regulations have severely impacted the manufacturing sector with user industries operating at reduced capacities, supply chain disruption and manpower unavailability. Mitigation measures through renewed SOPs with health and safety measures such as sanitized spaces, safe distancing, non-overlapping shifts have been brought in practice across organizations.
As India returns to action through unlock 1.0, manufacturers seek faster ways to regain productivity and develop agility and resilience into their operations where robotics and automation emerges as a relevant solution for their operational and business goals. Rai, Sonepat (Haryana) based Digistik has purchased Brotech CDF-330 slitter-rewinderfinishing system from Weldon Celloplast to complement its high-end digital label printing capabilities. The Brotech CDF-330 is equipped with one flexo printing station, capabilities for cold foil, lamination, semirotary and full rotary die-cutting. Digistik is a sister concern of Harish Gupta led Sai Com Codes also based in Rai. Sai Com Codes and their sister companies have braved the hard-hitting times of Covid-19 to continue with their growth and expansion plans. Operating out of four locations – besides Rai, Guwahati and Vapi – with a shop floor area spanning 50,000 sq.ft. The webinar by VDMA India and partner directly targeted these questions.
Program • Welcome Address and Webinar Introduction (Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA India) • Post COVID Opportunities of Robotics and Automation in Indian Manufacturing (Unmesh Lohite, Principal, EAC Euro Asia Consulting) • Challenges and Opportunities for Robotics and Automation in Indian and 10 state-of-the-art label presses of reputed brands, they cater to reputed FMCG customers. Harish Gupta says, “It is time that digital label manufacturing is becoming an imperative. It enhances our capabilities to provide instant service to our demanding customers and meeting their requirements for short runs, personalization, just in time deliveries and variable data incorporation.” Commenting on the sale, Kanwardeep Sahni of Weldon Celloplast says, “Harish Gupta is our label warrior and it is incredible that he is unstoppable in his expansion and investments in capabilities even in
Automotive industry (Krishna Bhojkar, Head Manufacturing Engineering Department, SKODA - Volkswagen India) Technology Landscape in Robotics and Automation Industry in India (Gautam Rawal, Country Business Unit Head - Factory Automation, Siemens) Fast Forwarding Digitalization: Understanding the New Normal for Manufacturing Sector (Krishnan R Iyer, Q&A Session
Digistik procures Brotech CDF-330 slitter rewinder finishing machine from Weldon Celloplast
COO, Schwing Stetter India) challenging times to deliver the best, to the best. He buys the right equipment with care. We are happy to join hands with Digistik and wish them great success.”
signage printing
New dates for Screen Print India Mumbai edition
Screen Print India to re-open doors alongside Gartex Texprocess India in March 2021.
Messe Frankfurt India has announced new dates for the Mumbai edition of Screen Print India – a principal trade fair for screen, textile, sublimation and digital printing technologies. Screen Print India will open its doors alongside the premier trade fair for the textile industry –Gartex Texprocess India in March 2021 and will be held from 19 – 21 March 2021 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai.
With the gradual re-opening of commercial activities and businesses, the co-located fairs will enable the industry to channel their efforts back towards business development and cater to the needs of screen printing, textile and garment manufacturing industry players as it gears up to bring the production and manufacturing value chain under one roof.
While the focus segments under Gartex Texprocess India will draw attention to innovations in garmenting & apparel machinery, the product launches and live demos at Screen Print India will enable business visitors and traders to track technological advances in digital textile and screen-printing technologies. The secure, business-focused ambience will enable both printing and textile sector players to showcase, source and strengthen their supply chains and keep pace with the shifting demand for screen printing, textile printing, digital and sublimation technologies across other sectors.
Screen Print India will also host a series of sessions on processes and innovations related to the graphics industry. Another key highlight of this successful trade fair is the Screen Print Excellence Awards that upholds a strong tradition of honouring technology inventors and trailblazers within the screen-printing industry. With this in mind, the Mumbai edition will curate a special “SPI Gallery” to showcase award winning pieces of screen-printing excellence.
Screen Print India, which is also marking its launch in New Delhi in December this year has garnered the support of leading industry associations including Screen Printing & Graphics Association of India (SGAI), South
Indian Printers Association (SIPA), Madurai Screen Printers Association (MASPA), Tirupur Export Knit Printers Association (TEKPA), Tirupur Export Printing Managers Association (TEPMA) and Offset Printers Association (OPA). From technologically advanced to environmentally sustainable solutions, the platform through both its Mumbai and Delhi editions, promises to be a one-stop sourcing platform to cover a broad gamut of products in screen, textile, sublimation and digital printing technologies.
Next FESPA Global Print Expo moves to Amsterdam in March 2021
The Madrid show scheduled to take place in October 2020 called off. The Munich show of March 2021 will now take place in Amsterdam.
FESPA Global Print Expo will no longer take place in Madrid in October 2020, due to the continued public health risks and business disruption caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. FESPA will now host its next flagship international event at the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from 9-12 March 2021, again co-locating FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo and Sportswear Pro.
FESPA CEO Neil Felton explains: “In March 2020 we took the decision to delay FESPA Global Print Expo by six months in the face of the advancing pandemic and its implications for our exhibitors and visitors. Since then the development of COVID-19 has been dynamic and unpredictable. While many regions are now gradually emerging from lockdown, at this point in time we cannot be confident that we could match exhibitor and visitor expectations of a FESPA event if we were to go ahead in October this year.” Latvia-based printing company PM-TM purchased its second EFITM VUTEk h5 hybrid roll-to-roll/flatbed LED superwideformat printer from Electronics For Imaging in less than six months. The recently installed 3.2-metre-wide printer will allow the company to meet customer demand as well as pursue business goals to increase export orders. “The VUTEk h5 printers provide fast economic production with exceptional quality,” said Aleksandrs Gurvics, founder of PM-TM. “This is an investment that can fuel a company’s growth by 35-40% per year. The He continues: “Early March 2021 offers the strongest alternative, giving our exhibitors and visitors time to recover and ourselves time to prepare fully for any new operational requirements. Feedback from the market indicates that, having faced the considerable commercial challenges of 2020, our community will welcome FESPA Global Print Expo in March 2021 as an important platform for business recovery and forward progress early next year.”
Amsterdam is a popular and proven operative costs are relatively low, and the machines are very reliable.” PM-TM was founded in 2011 and is the largest wide-format print producer in Latvia, with a solid client base in the Baltic states as well as in 20 other countries worldwide, with renowned customers such as CocaCola, Danone, L’Oréal, Sony, Unilever and many more. PM-TM has always invested in top-quality machines and bought its first EFI VUTEk printer – a 2-metre-wide hybrid – through dealer Sesoma in 2014. destination city for FESPA events, having played host to successful exhibitions in 2006, 2009 and 2016. Its accessibility via road and rail from so many areas of northern and central Europe will be an advantage for many visitors at this time.
This new March 2021 edition of FESPA Global Print Expo will replace the originally scheduled 2021 event in Munich, Germany.
Second EFI VUTEk h5 for PM-TM in 6 months
Fast, economical production leads PM-TM to invest in 2 EFI VUTEk h5 printers in less than 6 months.
FESPA will return to Munich in 2022. The success of that purchase led PM-TM to purchase two additional VUTEk printers during the next two years. These printers were a turning point: PM-TM’s reputation grew as the company gained the ability to handle more orders, offer lower prices and meet tight deadlines – all while maintaining a high level of quality. As a result, PMTM’s team rapidly expanded, and now its production department employs more than 60 people.
With such significant growth, the company continued to invest in additional machinery, adopting EFI’s latest LED-inkjet hybrid printer technology, to keep up with domestic and international demand. PM-TM purchased an EFI VUTEk h5 in 2019, and followed that up with its most recent h5 printer installation, to ensure that the business could reach unmatched levels of functionality, quality and productivity. PM-TM now operates with a total of five EFI VUTEk machines.
Eye Spy Signs strengthens capabilities with installation of Durst Rho 163 TS printer
Tasmania’s Road Signs are printed with the traffic sign printer from Durst.
Eye Spy Signs started out in a suburban home garage in Hobart (Tasmania – Australia) back in 1994 eking out an existence as a dedicated Real Estate sign provider. In 1996 the Company bought the Government’s Main Roads sign workshop at tender and all of a sudden became heavily involved in road sign manufacture for the State of Tasmania.
For the next 20 years, its road signs were made using conventional methods – screen printing or cut vinyl – both high in labour content and inherently inefficient. In the meantime, the development of digital printing processes – and in particular ink technology (in conjunction with 3M) was progressing at a quick pace.
In March 2017, Eye Spy took delivery of a Durst Rho 163 TS and all of a sudden, another world opened up. Apart from conventional roll-to-roll printing, it offered many side benefits including the ability to print flat substrates. For example, they very frequently print jobs direct to corflute requiring no over laminate. These days they put many different types of substrates through the machine – it is so versatile.
Year on year, their turnover has increased whilst their labour levels have decreased. Running costs are surprisingly low and the reliability of the machine is nothing short of incredible – they have experienced machine availability exceeding 99% since it was commissioned. When needed, support from Durst has been outstanding and the fact that they are in different hemispheres/ time zones has made little difference.
John Howard, Managing Director, Eye Spy Signs P/L says: “In summary the acquisition of the machine is the best business decision that Eye Spy has ever made. It was not cheap, but what do you expect to pay if you are buying the best in the world?”
The Rho 163 TS series is the latest development for industrial traffic sign production. Using specially designed 3M UV Inkjet Traffic Inks it delivers highest quality and reliability, meeting traffic color specifications to produce certified highly reflective traffic signs. Printing can be done on both 3M reflective roll media and rigid media. It meets the key requirements in terms of retro-reflectivity andcolor boxes as per traffic sign regulations, while significantly reducing cycle times and production workflow steps.
Key benefits of the Rho 163 TS printer series
Digital UV Printing System for the production of long lasting roadway & general traffic signs Roll-to-roll and flatbed printing Fast media change with minimum media waste Designed to print traffic- and customcolor simultaneously Meets traffic color specifications Up to 12 years 3MTM MCSTM Warranty for traffic signs Digital workflow for economical printing of low volume, multi-colored, variable text traffic signs Ease of use with Durst’s proprietary Linux based printer software Highest reliability in the market (24/7 production)
Maiden New Delhi edition of Screen Print India announced
Screen Print India to join Gartex Texprocess India in December.
Messe Frankfurt India has announced new dates for the 2020 edition of Screen Print India. The exhibition, which will mark its launch in New Delhi this year, will join the premier trade fair for the textile industry, Gartex Texprocess India, from 17 – 19 December 2020 at India Expo Mart, DelhiNCR.
Screen Print India is India’s leading trade fair for screen, textile, sublimation and digital printing technologies. Originally scheduled in March, the exhibition will now mark its Delhi launch in December 2020 together with Gartex Texprocess India and aims to provide sector players with a secure business environment allowing them to reconnect, explore new market demands and re-build their supply chains.
According to industry experts, the label and package printing industry will witness a strong growth in the coming months as there will a surge in disposable and flexible packaging, which are now being considered more hygienic due to limited handling. The rise in food delivery and takeaway services is expected to further drive demand for disposable and flexible packaging.
During lockdown period, Messe Frankfurt India organized a series of webinars including one focused on “Embracing change in current business models to stay relevant”.
Mr. Dharminder Biharie, CEO, BizzModell says, “In the post lockdown era, the screen and digital printing industry will see a comfortable growth as there will be an increase in demand for food packaging and labelling manufacturers, especially in metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and others.”
Screen Print India 2020 will make its debut in New Delhi bringing latest advancements and machinery in sectors like textile printing,
screen printing, digital and sublimation under one roof. Leading manufacturing brands will conduct live demos of their latest technological offerings to potential business visitors and traders during the three-day event. In the present situation, the exhibition will play a critical role in bringing together key industry players for knowledge-exchange sessions on topics related to the graphics industry, and aims to provide exhibitors and visitors with the latest trends.
Screen Print Excellence Awards will honour path-breakers and technology inventors within the screen printing industry. The awards will also feature a special “SPI Sample Gallery” showcasing award winning pieces of screen printing excellence.
Events Calendar
mediaexpo New Delhi 2020 Date: 17 SEP -20 to 19 SEP-20 Venue: New Delhi, India
WAN-IFRA India 2020 Conference Date: 22 SEP -20 to 24 SEP-20 Venue: Chennai, India
Brand Print India 2020 Date: 29 OCT -20 to 01 NOV - 20 Venue: India Expo Centre Greater Noida, Delhi NCR
Labelexpo India 2020 Date: 02 DEC -20 to 05 DEC - 20 Venue: India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR Gartex Texprocess India Date: 17 DEC -20 to 19 DEC - 20 Venue: Greater Noida (Mumbai edition takes place in MAR’20)
mediaexpo Mumbai 2021 Date: 04 MAR -21 to 06 MAR - 21 Venue: Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai
Drupa 2021 Date: 20 APR -21 to 30 APR-21 Venue: Dusseldorf, Germany
The Print Show Date: 28 SEP -21 to 30 SEP-21 Venue: NEC Birmingham, UK The Sign Show Date: 28 SEP -21 to 30 SEP-21 Venue: NEC Birmingham, UK
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