PI March 2014

Issue 03, 2014

Kodak elects new CEO......................................12 Tech. Seminars in Sivakasi & Madurai........13 Ipex 2014 inspires with Youth Day..............15 The Renaissance of print’s begun................18

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Cover : “Crowd surging through IPEX 2014, this time at Excel London, UK”

Contents FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK.................................................................... 6 Mangala Art Printers: Advancing with Heidelberg Print Solutions................................................................... 8 Glimpses of the year’s largest print show Ipex 2014................10 Jeff Clarke elected CEO of Kodak.....................................................12 Glimpses of the year’s largest print show Ipex 2014................12 Heidelberg Technical Seminars in Sivakasi & Madurai.............13 The Eco Zone sponsored by Komori..............................................13 Enfocus releases PitStop 12 update 2............................................14 Glimpses of the year’s largest print show Ipex 2014................14 Ipex 2014 inspires with Youth Day..................................................15 EFI showcases advanced productivity tools at Ipex 2014......16 Industry leaders say renaissance of print has already begun......................................................................18 Nordic Day at KBA in Radebeul........................................................19 Konica Minolta launches all new Pagepro 1580MF A4 Printer...............................................................20 Meadows Publishing Solutions releases Autoprice software for Adobe InDesign CS7 Creative Cloud users ........20 KBA Asia Pacific wins customers’ interest in workflow solutions...............................................................................21 Zahara and GemPlate by Presstek at IPEX 2014.........................22 Kodak to phase out production at Leeds plant . .......................22 Shuttleworth’s new technologies and solutions at IPEX 2014.........................................................................23 RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology Open House ............................23 Q.I. Press Controls equips DGM430 at McLaren ........................24 Q.I. Press Controls purchased the business and assets of EAE...................................................................................25 Toray brings good news for newspapers at WAN-IFRA’s Printing Summit.............................................................26 Retrofit with HP1000 for Control Console....................................27 MHI-PPM receives orders for two “DIAMONDSPIRIT” newspaper offset presses from Oita Godo Shimbun in Kyushu..................27 Konica Minolta announces portfolio expansion at Ipex 2014.....................................................28 Creative display of HP Indigo capabilities by Alia ....................29 Konica Minolta drives thought-leadership at Ipex World Print Summit.....................................................................29

Jasmeet D. Editor & Publisher (jasmeet@pressideas.com) Ultimate Print adds KODAK PROSPER 1000 Press to build agile printing powerhouse................................................30 IFS and Fujifilm collaboration at Ipex.............................................31 Scodix Ultra Digital Enhancement Press at IPEX........................31 Beverage Packages: Uniqueness Counts......................................32 Chris Rogers to lead growth of ArtiosCAD software at Esko.34 IFS finishes Ipex Show Daily..............................................................35 Nilpeter shipping new FB Series presses with TruPoint Orange doctor blades........................................................35 Plastindia 2015: Promoting the development & growth of Indian Plastics Industry .................................................36 Webtech Labels installs two further GIDUE presses.................38 Xeikon Café on Packaging Innovations.........................................39 An affordable ‘Made-in-India’ Labels solution from Creed.....40 MPS joins Flexpack Tech Tour to present the latest in multi-substrate printing press solutions .....................................41 New JETSCI M series industrial inkjet for low to medium production.............................................................................41 Esko addresses key market trends at Ipex 2014 . ......................42 India Pavilion in Interpack 2014.......................................................43 Ajanta Packaging expands with Plant in Thailand ...................43 The Label Says it All..............................................................................44 Berry Plastics to acquire Rexam’s Healthcare Containers and Closures business .................................................45 Xeikon presents enhanced Folding Carton Suite to meet changing needs of packaging market...............................46 POWERCOAT ultra smooth, 100% recyclable paper for printed electronics ushers in a new generation of smart products ..47 Sappi set to celebrate €60m Alfeld Mill PM 2 Rebuild.............48 REVO Team drives Digital Flexo revolution..................................49 MULTIVAC expands with new entry-level Thermoforming R 085 machine.......................................................50 Edale’s growth continues....................................................................50 Flexo Gurukul: A flexographic knowledge delivery platform .51 SICPA acquires Cabot Security Materials .....................................51 Mimaki to bring innovation to InPrint 2014................................52 Roland DGA strengthens management team ...........................53 Xaar launches Xaar 1002 GS6 printhead for UV applications.54

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FROM THE EDITORS’ DESK Dear Readers, Sunder Salian of Mangala Art Printers has a printing experience of over 50 years. After training hard in real-life environment as press operator in one of the oldest presses in South India, he decided to start his own printing press with a two-treadle press and a cutting machine some 35 years ago. As business grew, he became the installer of one-of-its-kind four colour press in Bangalore in 1983 and also added many more presses and equipment down the years. With the installation of a number of high-end equipment, presses and workflow solutions, today Mangala is an allinclusive print shop providing a complete range of print solutions to its wide-spread customers. The cover story this time is on Mangala’s recent installation of a brand new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75 four-colour press with a coating unit, a Suprasetter A106 CtP and the best-in-class Prinect workflow solutions.

This year’s largest print event, IPEX 2014 took place from 24th – 29th March and saw a total attendance of 22,768, which included 3,532 exhibitors.

Peter Hall, Managing Director of Informa Exhibitions summarizes: “With the fast evolving print industry and the challenges these changes represent, Informa Exhibitions has collaborated closely with its stakeholders to ensure the delivery of an informative and engaging event that offered a wide range of benefits, most importantly a good return on exhibitor and visitor investment. I particularly want to thank our exhibitors for their continued support, and am delighted that we could repay their confidence in Ipex by providing a high quality international and UK audience to ensure it was the key event for the international print community in 2014.” We have presented a synopsis of key highlights from the IPEX 2014 show floor on different pages which include: Eco Zone sponsored by Komori; the Youth Day at IPEX; Productivity Tools by EFI; IPEX World Print Summit; Presstek introducing GemPlate and Zahara; new Technology Solutions by Shuttleworth; portfolio expansion by Konica Minolta and its thought leadership at the World Print Summit; IFS and Fujifilm collaboration and IFS finishing Ipex Show Daily; launch of Ultra Digital Enhancement Press by Scodix; Esko addressing key market trends; enhanced Folding Carton Suite by Xeikon; and Powercoat for printed electronics by Arjowiggins.

Key industry events covered in this issue are: Plastindia 2015 promoting the development and growth of Indian Plastics Industry; Kodak electing new CEO; two important Technical Seminars by Heidelberg in Sivakasi and Madurai; PitStop 12 update 2 by Enfocus; Q.I. Press Controls taking over EAE; Ajanta Packaging expanding with plant in Thailand; Berry Plastics acquiring Rexam’s Healthcare Containers and Closures business; Sicpa acquiring Cabot Security Materials; Flexo Gurukul, a flexographic knowledge delivery platform; and Xaar launching 1002 GS6 printhead for UV applications.

Know about the variety of product possibilities of waterless offset printing showcased by Toray at the WAN-IFRA Printing Sumit; Two interesting reads would be to explore what brings in “The Uniqueness in Beverage Packages”; and the piece “The Label Says it All” taking on the challenge of product authentication. There’s much more for you in the inside pages of this March 2014 issue of PRESSIdeas.

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Mangala Art Printers: Advancing with Heidelberg Print Solutions Mangala Art Printers of Bangalore invests in Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75 four-colour press and a Suprasetter A106 CtP. With the installation of the best-in-class Prinect workflow solutions, it is now an allinclusive print shop, providing a complete range of print solutions.

Recently, Mangala Art Printers invested in brand new Heidelberg equipments – the Speedmaster XL 75 four-color press with a coating unit and Suprasetter A106 CtP, reaffirming its compelling presence in the printing fraternity of the Garden city.

With the latest installation, Mangala Art Printers is now a one-stop print shop that owns state-of the–art of equipment from prepress to post press…no mean accomplishment for a small business established in 1979, in a 600 sq. ft. rented area with an initial investment of Rs.39000.

Commercial printing accounts for 80% while packaging jobs contribute the rest of the business at Mangala Art Printers.

The latest acquisition Speedmaster XL 75 is a boon helping them cater to both the segments.

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The driving force behind this tremendous growth is founder and proprietor, Sunder Salian, with more than five-decades of printing experience. “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going”, he quotes from memory with a smile. Unassuming and simple, Salian has no airs about him. He believes in the power of hard work.

Hailing from a family of farmers, Sundar embarked on his printing career as a press operator for Sharada Press in Mangalore, one of the oldest presses in South India operating since 1900. After a ten-year stint here, he moved to Mytec Process in Bangalore in 1970, pitching in another 9 years.

Two-decades of printing experience awakened the entrepreneur in Salian, and in 1979, he established Mangala Art Printers with a two-treadle press and a

cutting machine. In 1983, he invested in a used fourcolor press, which happened to be the first of its kind in Bangalore and three years later, he added more presses In a latest move, Sundar opted for a brand new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75 four-colour press with a coating unit and Suprasetter A106 CtP equipment.

Designed for the 605 × 745 paper format, the Speedmaster XL 75 offers shortest make-ready times, and consistent high production speeds of up to 15,000 sheets per hour – features that define and decide the competitive edges in technology and productivity.

The AutoPlate feature of the Speedmaster XL 75 facilitates plate changes, while the ink data is transferred from the Suprasetter A 106 CtP. The Speedmaster XL 75 offers comprehensive configuration possibilities like coating, gratifying even the most unusual and demanding requirements in commercial and packaging printing. In addition to setting the benchmark for productivity, the Speedmaster XL 75 is highly energy-efficient, making it one of the most eco-friendly machines in its class.

Sundar Salian is ecstatic about the Speedmaster, “Heidelberg presses are topnotch in quality and performance, and our Speedmaster XL 75 surpasses expectations. It is a great return on our investment, already attracting more clients and orders.”

> Salian, with twodecades of printing experience, established Mangala Art Printers in 1979. > In a latest move, opted for a brand new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75 press and Suprasetter A106 CtP. > Speedmaster XL 75 – shortest make-ready times and consistent high production speeds of up to 15,000 sheets per hour.

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Mr. Sundar Salian, of Mangala Art Printers (center) with his sons Mr. Sachin (left) and Mr.Sajan Kumar (right) with the brand new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75 press.

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Mr. Sundar Salian with the brand new Heidelberg Suprasetter A 106 along with Mr. Sajan Kumar and Mr. Sachin

Commercial printing accounts for 80% of the business at Mangala Art Printers, while packaging jobs contribute the rest. “Since we are into both commercial and packaging printing, the Speedmaster XL 75 is a boon helping us cater to both segments,” adds Sundar Salian.

The other new jewel in the crown – the Heidelberg Suprasetter A106 thermal CtP–high performance pre-press equipment –offers superb quality with maximum production capability. The Suprasetter A106 offers exceptional smart plate handling, and can process 18 plates per hour with plate formats ranging from 370 × 323 mm to 930

× 1,060 mm. Equipped with unique thermal laser technology developed by Heidelberg, the plate-setters are almost totally protected against production failures by the Intelligent Diode System (IDS).

Mangala Art Printers has also installed the best-in-class Prinect workflow solutions – the Prinect Pre-press Manager and Prinect Press room Manager – that ensure fully automatic processing of print jobs, by significantly simplifying and accelerating prepress tasks.

“With the addition of Heidelberg print solutions, we are now an all- inclusive print shop, providing a complete range of print

solutions to our customers,” beams Sundar No disputing that. Today, ‘Mangala Art Printers’ is a formidable force in the Bangalore printing market, with more than 150 employees on its rolls. The NexGen of ‘Mangala Art Printers’ is raring to go. Sachin and Sajan Kumar, sons of Sundar Salian are full of plans. Sajan has completed a one-year print-promotion course at Germany to get a formal handle on the business. “Just wait and watch,” smiles Sachin, while his brother approves with a nod. Growth is definitely in the cards for ‘Mangala Art Printers’.

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Jeff Clarke elected CEO of Kodak The Board of Directors of Eastman Kodak Company has elected Jeffrey J. Clarke as Chief Executive Officer and a member of its Board of Directors.

“Jeff is the right person to lead Kodak forward. His combination of strengths and experience in technology, transformation, finance, operations, and international business is precisely what we set out to find in the next leader of Kodak. His past leadership positions have included businesses selling hardware, software and services, and printing – with B2B customers as well as consumers. The Board evaluated many highly qualified and talented people during the search, but it was clear to all of us that Jeff was the one we wanted. We feel extremely confident about Kodak’s prospects with Jeff at the helm,” said James V. Continenza, chairman of the board.

“I thank Antonio Perez for his excellent leadership of Kodak through its complex and successful restructuring, and for solidifying our relationships with our valued customers since that time.”

Clarke, 52, said, “I have enormous respect for the people of Kodak, and I am excited to join them in moving the company forward to new successes. This enterprise has some extraordinary opportunities, especially those presented by the company’s proprietary

technology in commercial printing, packaging and functional printing. Kodak has made excellent progress, building on one of the most successful reorganizations in recent years, and I look forward to continuing the work underway in transforming Kodak into a global B2B technology leader.

“My first priority is to spend my time listening to Kodak’s employees, customers, partners and other stakeholders as part of a detailed evaluation of our operations, market opportunities and approach for success,” continued Clarke. “Once that work is complete, I look forward to sharing our conclusions.”

Antonio M. Perez, now Special Advisor to the Board, said, “Jeff Clarke is a talented and proven executive who is well qualified to lead Kodak through our next era, which I believe will be one of innovation and growth. I am excited about the next chapter in the future of this great company.”

Prior to joining Kodak, Clarke was a Managing Partner of Augusta Columbia Capital (ACC). Prior to ACC, Clarke was the Chairman of Travelport, Inc., a private travel technology firm, where he served as CEO from 2006-2011. During his tenure, Travelport successfully launched an IPO for its Orbitz business.

Clarke was the Chief Operating Officer of CA, Inc., an enterprise software company, from 2004-2006, where he was responsible for sales, services, distribution, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, information technology, corporate strategy and planning.

Clarke was an Executive Vice President at Hewlett-Packard Company from 2002-2003.

Prior to HP, Clarke was the Chief Financial Officer of Compaq Computer. At DEC from 1985-1998, he served in management roles in international operations, finance and manufacturing. Clarke earned an MBA from Northeastern University. He holds a B.A. in Economics from SUNY Geneseo.

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Heidelberg Technical Seminars in Sivakasi & Madurai Heidelberg India recently conducted technical seminars in Sivakasi and Madurai, the two key cities of India with established printing industry. The seminar held at Sivakasi was organized in conjunction with the ‘Sivakasi Master Printer Association’.

The morning session of this one-day seminar was dedicated to press operators and supervisors. The technical crew of Heidelberg focused on key topics including press maintenance, quality control, ink-water balance, prepress know-how & solutions.

More than 80 operators from printing companies in and around Sivakasi attended the session. The participation was enthusiastic and interactive. As a representative of the participants, a press operator from ‘Standard Press’ said he found the topics discussed to be very useful in an operator’s day-to-day work. The highlight of the show was the overwhelming response to ‘Problem Matrix Solutions’, the troubleshooting poster printed and distributed by Heidelberg India for addressing technical issues in printing. The design of the poster is simple and effective.

The chart graphically plots an exhaustive list of ‘reported technical problems’ Vs. ‘reasons’ behind these issues. A quick glance at the graph will help fix the snags with speed and efficiency.

“This is troubleshooting at its best”, commented Mr. Nandakumar, Principal of AGP Polytechnic, who was full of praise for Heidelberg’s initiatives to help the printing fraternity.

Mr. Ganesh Kumar, Sr. Sales Manager of Heidelberg handling the Sivakasi and Madurai regions, made a presentation titled ‘Gutenberg 2.0’, projecting the future of printing. Surya Fine Arts made an impressive participation in the Q&A session following the presentation. Mr.Chandramouli, the director of Orient Industries, a playing cards manufacturer, said, he immensely enjoyed the useful exchange of ideas and knowledge.

On the heels of the successful Sivakasi event, Heidelberg conducted a technical seminar at Madurai, partnering with the ‘Madurai District Offset Printers Association’ (MADOPA).

Madurai is one of the fast-growing markets for Heidelberg with booming potential.

The half-a-day seminar witnessed strong participation from nearly 70 printers in the city.

As part of the event, MADOPA felicitated Mr. Ramakrishnan, who handled the Madurai region before his recent retirement from Heidelberg. Mr. Jayakarthikeyan, Proprietor of Thee Classic Printers, appreciated Heidelberg India’s efforts towards conducting a seminar in Madurai.

He said, “Heidelberg is our preferred print partner, and technology provider. Seminars are a value-addition to the services provided

by Heidelberg, a trusted brand among printers like us.”

Commenting on the seminars, Mr. Ganesh Kumar stated, “We view these seminars as perfect tools to increase awareness among press operators, who spend more time with the machines. Such knowledge transfer sessions benefit the operators, and the companies that employ them, which in turn help the print industry thrive.”

The Eco Zone sponsored by Komori Sustainability is more important to print businesses, and to their customers. Clients are demanding transparency in their supply chains, driving the choice of paper and are starting to use environmental performance as a key criterion when choosing a supplier to work with. This is underlined by new legislation which is forcing listed companies to report on their environmental performance.

This will in turn push their suppliers into providing information about waste, about carbon footprint and about energy consumption.

Sustainability is more than just something to appeal to customers. It is good business practice delivering a provable beneficial impact on margins and on the internal operation of a print business.

The Eco Zone tackles these issues, showing how printers can adopt more sustainable methods, how to choose capital equipment with a view to its environmental impact, how to minimise environmental harm through the choice of consumables and how to set up an environmental management system.

The Eco Zone also features an eye-catching gallery displaying available products and sustainable ideas from Ipex exhibitors.

No print business can afford to ignore sustainability. It is back on the agenda for 2014.

As sponsors of the Eco Zone Komori ran demonstrations on the five colour GL40.

The machine was fitted with Komori’s H-UV curing system that draws less power than either a standard UV set up or a conventional IR/hot air combination dryer. Other aspects of the press have been designed to minimise power requirements.

Heidelberg’s Ramakrishnan and Ganesh Kumar shares a lighter moment with printers at Madurai

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Enfocus releases PitStop 12 update 2 Enfocus has released PitStop 12 update 2.

Included in the new release of the world’s most popular PDF QA application is an expanded range of tools to quickly check, edit and fix troublesome PDF files. PitStop 12 update 2, in both stand-alone Pro and Server versions, is a free upgrade for all existing PitStop 12 users.

“PitStop 12 was a groundbreaking release for Enfocus,” says Andrew Bailes-Collins, Enfocus Senior Product Manager. “Its development was based directly on customer needs and their extensive feedback, secured through surveys, interviews and social media forums. We kept the conversation going after PitStop 12, listening to users telling us what they liked and what additional functionality they needed to tackle common PDF problems in their daily production.”

New features The features in PitStop 12 update 2 give users the ability to gain efficiencies, improve editing and better handle issues when they arise.

Axel Robert, Prepress & Graphic Chain Quality Manager at Ubisoft, Montreuil-sousBois, France, is one of the PitStop 12 update 2 beta testers. He commented on the overall release by saying, “PitStop is the ultimate killer PDF knife tool in my every day work. I

find it unthinkable to work without it, and this new update is no exception to the rule.”

Improved selection editing With PitStop Pro 12 update 2, users can carry out functions such as rotating, scaling or skewing of objects by simply moving the mouse to the control points of the object they want to change. Previously, users had to select different tool buttons, which was not user friendly and required extra mouse clicks. Ubisoft’s Axel Robert says of this new feature, “I especially really like the new way you can select and edit an object. It’s so simple and yet so effective!”

Customizable keyboard shortcuts Now users can edit and customize keyboard shortcuts for the majority of PitStop Pro 12 menu items. Multiple sets of shortcuts can be created on the same computer, which means that different operators can apply the shortcuts that best work for them. This will help users to be more productive and efficient. As Amy Menendez, Prepress Specialist, BlueOcean Worldwide, LLC in New York, USA, notes: “Efficiency and accuracy equal productivity, so the new customizable shortcuts are a real advantage.

Now all my favorite tools and actions are just a keyboard click away - when the work is ‘flowing’, so am I!”

Add separation names This new action allows the names of colour separations to be generated and positioned within a PDF file. The separation names are individually created for each page and will show all separations including any spot colors. PitStop Pro 12 update 2 also provides several options that show how the separations will appear, giving the user strong control over positioning, font and font size. This functionality is important for any workflow that is processing a large number of PDF files. For example, Jon Morgan, IT Manager at Hopkins Printing in Ohio, USA, reports: “With the number of PDF files that we soft proof, a good quality control element is to show which colours are on a page. With PitStop 12’s new ‘Add Separation Names’ feature, it’s now easy to know exactly which colours - process and spot - are on a page.

Thank you, Enfocus!”

A host of additional changes to PitStop 12 update 2 and PitStop Server update 2.

Version 12 update 2 is a free upgrade for all existing users of PitStop Pro 12 and PitStop Server 12, and is available immediately for download from the Enfocus website.

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Ipex 2014 inspires with Youth Day Putting an emphasis on the importance of injecting new blood into the print industry, Ipex 2014 (24-29 March, ExCeL London) ran an exciting programme in the World Print Summit theatre that has been designed specifically for students from secondary schools, colleges and universities. The Ipex ‘Youth Day’ programme featured a range of presentations on the power of print from innovative industry experts, as well as practical workshops, a tour of Ipex and career advice for students.

Presentations covered a wide range of engaging and attention-grabbing topics on the versatility of print and its role within the modern day multi-channel marketing mix. These sessions were run by print gurus, including John Charnock from Print International Research, documobi founder Peter Lancaster and Talking Print Co-Founder David Hyams. In addition, prodigal students that have already made their mark on the print and media industry, such as Robin Harrison from t-shirt screen printing company OurKid Apparel, Sarah McLeod, designer behind luxury scarf label NANUKK, and Alex Pink, CEO of Eat Cake Media, gave pertinent insights into their fledging careers.

Students went on a walking tour of Ipex at ExCeL London, meeting key exhibitors and participating in t-shirt screen printing and interactive print workshops. There was also a ‘Print is Big’ treasure hunt for the chance to win an iPad with pioneering software that brings print to life, and a ‘Year’s Worth of Mentoring’ provided by Patrick Martell, CEO of St. Ives and one time apprentice himself.

This mentoring includes a minimum of four meetings over the academic year (October – September), providing the winner with invaluable support during their postgraduate studies and help with career planning.

“The Youth Day is aimed at any young students who are thinking about a future career in print, communications or graphic design,” says Ruth Clougherty, Content Producer for the Ipex 2014 World Print Summit and the Youth Day. “We’ve worked with a number of organisations – including The Prince’s Trust, BPIF, Shine School Media Awards and Printing Charity to name but a few – to develop a day that is engaging, insightful and of course, fun. It’s a great place for younger people to see print in a light they may not have considered before,

truly grasping its power in the modern communications world.”

“We are very pleased to have this opportunity to partner with Ipex 2014 and support the Youth Day,” explains Sue Pandit, Chair of the Shine School Media Awards. “The Shine Awards has been created to recognise young creative talent, encourage a respect for copyright and support schools offering information on publishing and print as a career choice. We know that Ipex is putting together a full programme of interesting and stimulating events which is bound to encourage involvement at the cutting edge of technology across the industry.”

Kathy Woodward, CEO of the BPIF, comments: “We’re delighted to work with Ipex on this fantastic programme. For most people around the world, print provides the colour in everyday life, and its benefits are endless. This day inspires the young attendees to pursue a career in an industry that not only possesses a great history, but one that promises to have a great future too.”

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EFI showcases advanced productivity tools at Ipex 2014 EFI’s Ipex participation (Stand N2-D175) concentrated on the company’s productivity software with its advanced automatic digital workflow enabling print environments to become more efficient, generate greater cost and time savings, and implement integration to drive their businesses forward.

Primary products demonstrated included: EFI MIS/ERP portfolio including next-generation estimating software, print planning and imposition technology, Fiery® and Fiery ProServer digital front-ends, web-to-print solutions Digital StoreFront® and OPS, and the SmartSign Analytics tool to measure the effectiveness of signage.

Also featured was a full application wall showing the many types of output that can be produced using EFI’s inkjet portfolio of wide-format and VUTEk® flat-bed and rollfed presses, Jetrion® narrow-web systems and Cretaprint tile printers, all driven by the Fiery workflow and colour management.

demographic, and we’re expecting high levels of interest from print companies of all sizes using every type of production process, from conventional analog to state-of-the-art devices.”

Fiery implementation of Pantone Plus Series The need to match colour accurately is addressed with the Fiery implementation of the Pantone Plus Series, which streamlines colour workflows, enabling users to get the right spot colour first time without needing to determine tint values manually. Based on industry-standard ICC profiles for the Pantone Matching System, this feature is coupled with Fiery’s scalable color management, with EFI being the first to implement a Pantone approved workflow for digital devices. Available to current Fiery users, its built-in colour libraries have now been extended to incorporate the new 84 Pantone colours.

customers, service our existing clients more efficiently, and grow our business.”

W2P EFI Euro Connect Productivity Software User Conference and Fiery Workshops at Ipex EFI hosted its EFI Productivity Software User Days at Ipex, as well as a series of eight Fiery workshops with sessions that included live demonstrations on how users can save time and money with the company’s innovative expertise. Designed to accommodate all sizes and types of print environment, scalable workflow solutions include job submission via Digital StoreFront and Fiery JobFlow, through the use of core Fiery technology to provide low touch and no touch solutions for optimum productivity.

These demonstrations were complemented by the latest cloud and mobile apps that simplify workflow management and monitoring.

The growth in demand for web-to-print and e-commerce is addressed with EFI Digital StoreFront, a fully scalable solution that integrates with Fiery. Fully customizable, it allows clients and print buyers to order online, edit and preview their job details on a single page and includes powerful VDP technology to add greater versatility to customised orders. Offering advanced flexibility suitable for companies working with dynamic publishing and cross-media options, OPS (Online Print Solutions) provides a unified platform that covers web-to-print storefronts, job submission, personalisation via variable data and retail portals. Both products integrate with full workflow operations, plus MIS and accounting applications, and online payment plans.

“This year’s Ipex reflects the changes in the industry since the event four years ago with the growth in cross media, plus increased reliance and emphasis on cloud-based applications and services,” states Paul Cripps, vice president Sales, EFI Europe Middle East & Africa. “Today the dynamic is more keenly concentrated on business efficiency and growing profitability than ever before. EFI has selected its product showing in-line with the event’s audience

“Since we started in business in 1982 the market has changed radically, and so has our customer base,” says Naresh Raghvani, managing director of Max Print and Media in London. “Digital print has brought a dramatic shift in emphasis, making it a practical proposition to print very short runs and highly customized jobs which we couldn’t have considered when we had only analogue presses. Adding web-to-print with EFI’s Digital StoreFront enables us to find new

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“Our product portfolio is designed to enable users to unleash the full potential of digital production, and Ipex gives us a unique opportunity to promote EFI’s mission to help our customers benefit from our innovative technology,” concludes Cripps. “The future of print is based increasingly on diversification and this means that companies need to become more competitive. Automation in processes such as MIS, web-to-print and workflow capabilities is the key for businesses that want to grow through profitability by becoming more efficient and reducing production costs.”

Guy Gecht at Ipex World Print Summit EFI CEO Guy Gecht was a keynote speaker at the World Print Summit session “Print: Doomed or on the Verge of a New Digital Renaissance?”

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Industry leaders say renaissance of print has already begun Frank Romano, professor emeritus at RIT, asked the speakers at an Ipex World Print Summit session if print is doomed or on the verge of a new digital renaissance. They agreed that they see evidence already of print’s expansion into new and innovative directions such as variable data or high-margin industrial applications. Keynote speakers EFI™ CEO Guy Gecht and Landa Corp.

CEO Benny Landa addressed a packed audience on the second day of the London-based exhibition.

The session looked at trends and the drivers for success needed by today’s print companies.

“Print using digital technology, such as for direct mail, is on the rise. No other media gets attention in the same way, and digital lets our industry add value,” Gecht told the audience. “We have to realize that in five to ten years from now, there may be less print, but what is left will be higher in value.”

“Unlike publishing, most commercial print and packaging apps can simply not be replaced by digital media,” Landa said.

Gecht also said EFI is passionate about building relationships with customers, most of which are already involved with digital print and have already moved up this value chain. In the run-up to Ipex his extensive European program of visits included companies in Germany, France and in the UK. “The success of these businesses lies mostly with those where a significant part uses digital technology, and there is a definite shift from very long runs to tailored, on-demand jobs with VDP,” Gecht continued. “EFI’s decision to come to Ipex was based on a long-term plan to double down on customers in Europe, which included significantly increased investments in the region with acquisitions, increased support staff and building a large new demo centre in Brussels. Meeting our customers is more important to us than the size of the trade show.”

The two discussed the much-anticipated Nanographic press technology driven by the EFI Fiery®. “The incorporation of EFI technology into the Nanographic press is a technological challenge our team is excited about and one that will make Fiery an even better technology for the future,” Gecht concluded.

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Nordic Day at KBA in Radebeul The open-house season 2014 kicked off on 13 March with a KBA Nordic Day event at the plant in Radebeul. Printers and potential customers from Sweden and Finland were invited to find out more about the latest developments regarding medium and large-format Rapidas.

The day began with a presentation on the latest innovations and trends in sheetfed offset. The visiting Scandinavian printers were treated to a series of print demos starting with HR-UV on a Rapida 75. This was followed by the production of four-colour print samples with high ink coverage printed on 80gsm (51½lb) paper. The subsequent job was on board with additional drip-off finishing effects. The next demo took place on an eight-colour Rapida 105 with a focus on comparing conventional and HR-UV or LED-UV printing. The visitors could thus directly examine the results of each drying process in four-colour perfecting. Last but not least the printing instructors demonstrated fast job changes on a Rapida 145 with simultaneous printing plate changing and inline finishing with drip-off coating.

Further events are in the pipeline. On 14 and 15 May packaging printers from all over the world will gather at KBA under the banner “Packaging. Competence. Network. 2014”, just after Interpack in Düsseldorf has closed its doors. This is followed by an event on 13 June for label printers and on 27 June everything will revolve around commercial printing. Interested parties are welcome to contact their sales representative responsible to register for these events.

Is the ink really solid? The Scandinavian print experts examine the freshly printed sheets produced using HR-UV

Printers from Scandinavia met at the Nordic Day at KBA in Radebeul. Shown here product manager Anja Hagedorn presents the Rapida 75

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Konica Minolta launches all new Pagepro 1580MF A4 Printer Konica Minolta has expanded its A4 printer family by launching all new Pagepro1580MF which is a monochrome laser multifunctional printer. The product is equipped with printing speed of 20 papers per minute, supports 16 MB memory and can be used for A4, letter, B5, A5, A6, executive size printing. An easyto-use printer, it allows functions such as copy settings colour scanning and job cancel at the touch of a button. The compact printer has an in-built colour scanner and can be easily integrate into any small office or home setting.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr.Tadhahiko Sumitani, MD Konica Minolta Business Solutions India, says, “We are expanding the Konica Minolta’s range of A4 printers.

We forayed into the A4 segment in India last year, and we have done reasonably well. We are now eyeing a greater share of the market and are optimistic about our growth in the

A4 segment. This is because our products are world class and the superb quality has helped establish our presence in a short span of time. We have a keen understanding of our customer’s requirements and constantly endeavour to deliver what our customers want from us.”

Mr. Balakrishnan EGM Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd, pointed out that the company has been doing well even though there is a general economic slowdown. “Our competitive price range and the high quality have helped us win the customer’s confidence and establish our brand. We always focus on customer requirements and strive to work closely with our customers. This is our differentiator and has helped us to build quickly the channel network & address the market.”

Mr. Kuldeep Malhotra, EGM Sales, Sales &

From Left Mr. Kuldeep Malhotra, Mr. Balakrishnan and Mr. Tadhahiko Sumitani at the launch of new A4 Printer

Managing Division, Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. said, “The newly launched range is remarkably because of the high image quality and consistent results through the entire print run which enables easy printing.”

Meadows Publishing Solutions releases Autoprice software for Adobe InDesign CS7 Creative Cloud users Meadows Publishing Solutions has announced the release of AutoPrice for Adobe InDesign CS7 Creative Cloud, supporting both Macintosh and Windowsbased platforms. AutoPrice is a powerful and easy to use tool for linking text and graphics in any type of database to Adobe® InDesign documents, vastly streamlining production. Proven over 18 years by many of the largest catalogue and financial publishers throughout the world, AutoPrice is a solution of choice as plug-in based data connectivity software.

AutoPrice automates the process of inserting, updating and versioning prices for catalogues, retail flyers and similar publications. It is also ideal for updating timetables, phone lists or any other type of information that can be referenced from a database or spreadsheet file.

How It Works AutoPrice extracts and updates prices (or other data) via “placeholders” within documents that are linked to records in any type of database or spreadsheet.

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can be styled without restriction for maximum design possibilities. Raw database prices can also be styled in virtually any fashion as they are extracted.

More flexible catalogues, flyers, timetables and similar publications can be created and manipulated in less time. Users can update, reformat, revise and spin off multiple versions with far less effort, thereby reducing errors and accelerating production cycles.

A single command can update (re-price) an entire publication from a revised database.

The AutoPrice database engine is mature, field-tested and proven to be lightningfast, typically requiring no more than a few seconds to completely update a page.

Update Graphics, Generate Reports, Batch Process AutoPrice also supports graphic file import and exchange, which includes advanced searching and error reporting capabilities.

Comprehensive and fully-featured report generation aids proofing, billing or index generation. For large projects and multiple files, AutoPrice supplies selectable batch processing, also complete with full reporting.

An entire catalogue containing hundreds of

individual documents can be fully processed within minutes.

Full Compatibility AutoPrice is now available for InDesign Creative Cloud, as well as previous versions of the application, from Meadows Publishing Solutions and its distributors.

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KBA Asia Pacific wins customers’ interest in workflow solutions Following the recent announcement of KBA’s partnership with Optimus for the worldwide sales and distribution of their management information systems (MIS), this new collaboration has already started to bear fruit in Singapore. A local printing house will be implementing the Optimus Dash MIS in the near future.

Health, money and prosperity is what everyone wishes for during the Chinese New Year. To kick-off the Lunar Year of the horse successfully KBA Asia Pacific invited customers from various print shops throughout Singapore to an informative event that promised exactly that: a tool to increase efficiency, save money and boost profitability.

The seminar took place at the German Centre in Singapore on 20 February. After starting their day with a Bavarian breakfast the print experts were welcomed by KBA Asia Pacific managing director Stefan Segger.

Optimus CEO and co-owner Henny van Esch, LogoTronic product manager Chris Waschke and KBA IT-specialist for system integration Martin Beer travelled to Singapore to present an overview of KBA and Optimus workflow modules and their functionalities, which included a live demonstration of the interaction of both systems.

“Apart from our printing technology KBA LogoTronic and Optimus Dash MIS, either

as standalone solutions or in combination, offer our customers solutions that help them become even more efficient by optimizing all surrounding processes and activities,” says Chris Waschke. Major advantages of the Optimus Dash are its flexibility and user-friendliness. “Too often various systems are in use in a company’s different departments. Such so-called networked islands hardly ever contribute to more efficiency. Optimus Dash together with LogoTronic Professional, on the other hand, presents a closed-loop workflow solution tailored to the needs of each individual customer. It even offers the possibility of integration with existing subsystems if that’s the customer’s wish,” explains the product manager.

The first order for an Optimus Dash MIS placed by a print firm in Singapore was already finalised during the visit of the experts from Europe. All of the company’s printing presses will automatically feed data into the system using connect boxes and post-press equipment will be connected via user-friendly browser interfaces. From the quote to the finished print product and even through to

Henny van Esch from Optimus presents the Prestige Scheduler module that was of particular interest amongst the participants

shipping, with a setup like this all data has to be entered into the system only once and it is made available across all departments.

The management level in particular will soon benefit from the data that helps identify optimising potential.

Managing director Stefan Segger: “For a long time MIS systems were regarded as too expensive for mid-sized print shops. In our seminar we were able to illustrate that an MIS tailored to the specific needs of each of our customers often becomes vital given the changing media landscape and shrinking margins.”

Integrated workflow solutions are becoming increasingly more popular in printing firms in Southeast Asia, too. This was seen at the joint workflow seminar from KBA and Optimus in Singapore

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Zahara and GemPlate by Presstek at IPEX 2014 At IPEX 2014, Presstek introduced Zahara, a new thermal offset plate engineered for waterless press platforms. Presstek has brought to market an alternative for printers using competitive waterless plates. Zahara is also suitable for printers who see the cost savings and quality improvement benefits of converting their wet offset presses to waterless. Zahara enables a true chemistryfree CTP workflow and in addition to its environmental benefits, the Zahara plate is extremely easy to use with no cover film to remove.

Offering versatility and drop-in compatibility, the Presstek Zahara plate can be imaged on any 830 nm thermal platesetter and can be cleaned in the users existing processor with its same chemistry—however for customers who prefer a true chemistry-free workflow, the plate need only be rinsed with tap water in the user’s existing processing device. “We are happy to offer waterless press users an easy-to-use option for plate production”, said Yuval Dubois, Product Marketing Manager for the Waterless market segment. He adds that “Zahara is UV compatible, perfect for

the production of plastic gift cards or credit cards, for example.” Zahara is engineered for the industry’s small, half- and mid-size sheetfed and narrow web label presses.

Customers are reporting that Zahara offers easy handling and they also report being impressed with Zahara’s resistance to scratches and solvents and its ability to carry high ink densities.

Waterless press owners will be benefited with Zahara as it provides a choice and easily accommodates existing workflows with no need for mechanical adjustments to existing processor unit. Presstek Zahara plate enables simply imaging, rinse and printing for a true chemistry-free workflow.

Presstek also unveiled GemPlate, its ecofriendly open platform thermal CTP plate at IPEX. Visitors were extremely receptive to GemPlate for its ease of use and environmental benefits. GemPlate can be imaged on any 830 nm platesetter. After imaging, GemPlate runs through a low cost, low maintenance cleaning unit that utilizes a pH neutral biodegradable solution. Financial

and environmental benefits are extended even further with low replenishment rates and a long bath life.

Streamlining plate production, GemPlate is rated for up to 100,000 impressions and does not require any pre- or post-baking processes. GemPlate has been engineered for many press platforms including those with Delta dampening systems. Customers using GemPlate have experienced excellent on press performance, high solvent resistance, wide press latitude and compatibility with a broad range of fountain solutions and additives.

Ralph Jenkins, Presstek’s Worldwide Sales and Marketing Director, states, “Now printers have an even more robust offset plate to choose from that minimizes plate production costs and retains a high image contrast from a 1-99% dot at 200 lpi.” Mr. Jenkins adds that customer feedback has been extremely encouraging and we fully expect commercial availability in Q3.

Kodak to phase out production at Leeds plant As part of its strategic, global manufacturing plan, Kodak will phase out production at its Leeds, U.K., plant, beginning that process in the third quarter of 2014 and completing it in mid- to late-2015.

Price noted that employees at the Leeds plant will be offered separation benefits and transition services. As a result of the action, Kodak expects to incur total charges of $3040 million, $20-25 million of which would be non-cash related to accelerated depreciation and asset write-offs. “Our employees in Leeds have a long history of capably serving our customers with the quality products they have come to expect from Kodak,” said Robert Price, General Manager of Worldwide Plate Operations. “However, with the investments we made last year in the new high-speed manufacturing line, the capacity of our Osterode plant can now meet future demand growth from Europe, the Middle East and Africa.”

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demand for its process-free printing plates, while also making worldwide plate production more efficient, and enabling better customer service across its digital plate portfolio.

“This is our strategy to win and best serve customers in the printing plate market,” noted Brad Kruchten, President, Graphics, Entertainment & Commercial Films. “The technology strength of our KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates, combined with our plan to increase production capacity and locate our manufacturing closer to customers, will enable us to serve the many customers who are embracing this product.

More than 450 customers currently use SONORA Plates, and many more are waiting to switch to the product. Today, KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates are manufactured in Europe for distribution to customers around the world. Kodak plans to increase that capacity, as well as begin manufacturing SONORA Plates at sites in Asia and the Americas.

In Europe, Kodak has invested in its

Osterode, Germany, plant where an upgraded, high-speed SONORA Plate manufacturing line increases capacity for sales growth. The Osterode plant began shipping SONORA Plates to customers in November 2013, and volume shipped from this site is increasing every month. In Asia, Kodak has completed an upgrade of its Xiamen, China, plant to produce SONORA Plates. As with Osterode, the line at Xiamen is capable of high-speed production.

This provides increased capacity to meet demand for SONORA Plates, and improves efficiency across the entire plate portfolio.

Kodak is also selecting a site to better serve customers in the Americas.

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Shuttleworth’s new technologies and solutions at IPEX 2014 Shuttleworth, supplier of Management Information Systems to the Print & Packaging industry, showcased ‘new technologies and solutions’ at IPEX 2014. Shuttleworth’s latest MIS developments, together with brand new exciting ‘technologies and solutions’ demonstrated how Shuttleworth is able to delivery ‘So Much more than MIS’.

New developments included a fully integrated CRM which now consists of mobile apps that can instantly update vital information plus, real time Dashboard’s which display critical ‘Key Performance Indicators’ at the click of a button.

Also on display were the newly launched job tracking functionality ‘Milestones’ making it quick and easy to view the status of any job as it progresses throughout the business.

The Production Scheduling module, also includes exciting new functionality to support the Job ‘Milestones’ together with new options automating the whole production planning process ensuring all information is in real time.

At IPEX, Shuttleworth launched a brand new ‘Mobile Stock app’. This exciting new app allows users to update stock transactions using a mobile device with bar code scanning if required. The app has been designed, not only to improve stock accuracy, but it also makes it quick and easy for users to record stock transactions whilst minimising errors and providing more accurate stock analysis.

Shuttleworth demonstrated how they can provide ‘So much more than MIS’ through ‘Shuttleworth Plus’. ‘Shuttleworth Plus’ is a team of highly specialist software developers, dedicated to delivering ‘Bespoke Software Solutions’ to help customers make the very best of the new technologies and opportunities available. .

‘Shuttleworth Plus’ is able to: • Deliver Integration projects; automating shop floor operations through both JDF/JMF and direct links to machines helping drive operating efficiencies, a live example of unique bespoke

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development will be displayed at IPEX. Provide Fully Integrating Trading web sites; tailored to meet the need of your customers individual requirements.

Help customers develop Cross Media campaigns through the use of QR codes, mobile apps, web sites, purls etc.

Identify and exploit the use of social media to take advantage of the ‘Big Data’ opportunities for brand owners.

Deliver ‘Cloud’ based solutions that provide cost effective, easily deployable technical solutions.

Dawn Safford, Marketing Executive at Shuttleworth has reported “We are excited to be able to announce these fantastic new technologies and solutions at IPEX. The main focus of the event is to demonstrate how Shuttleworth is providing real solutions to businesses.”

RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology Open House RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology Ltd. held an open house for two days on March 6 and 7, 2014 at its head office and manufacturing base in Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture.

About 600 guests from 27 countries attended.

RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology Ltd. was established on January 1 this year through joint investment by Ryobi Limited and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Printing and Packing Machinery, Ltd. The open house was held to introduce the new company’s staff and organization, production facilities, and manufacturing philosophy.

The event featured numerous demonstrations of printing presses as well as tours of the head office and manufacturing base on each day. The demonstrations included instant curing printing on 1.0 mm-thick micro flute corrugated cardboard on the V3000LX-6 1,050 mm format offset press (which can print on both thin and thick stock and provide varnish coating with double coating units) in combination with an energy-saving UV curing unit. Quick job changeover was then

demonstrated using the SimulChanger fully automatic simultaneous plate changer.

Next, the printed sheets were cut in half to demonstrate the holographic coating effects by the RYOBI 751G B2-size offset press (with UV casting and foiling system). A RYOBI 928P equipped with a Smart-RPC Fully Automatic Simultaneous Plate Changer was also exhibited to demonstrate A4-size 8-up instant curing for double-sided printing and quick job changeover.

Model Exhibited • 1,050 mm format offset press V3000LX-6 (wide stock range press with double coating units) • 1,050 mm format offset press V3000LS-4 • A1-size offset press RYOBI 928P (with convertible perfecting device and LEDUV printing system) • B2-size offset press RYOBI 751G (with UV casting and foiling system) • A2-size offset press RYOBI 684X

Guests Tour Guests tour the showroom with presses

ranging from 1050 mm format to A2-size.

The V3000LX-6 (wide stock range press with double coating units) demonstration highlighted quick job changeover using the SimulChanger fully automatic simultaneous plate changer as well as the press’s ability to print on a wide range of stock thicknesses.

The RYOBI 751G (with UV casting & foiling system) demonstration included printing two types of holographic coating (full-page and spot holographic coating) to highlight the press’s high value-added printing capabilities.

RYOBI 928P (with convertible perfecting device and LED-UV printing system) demonstration was of instant curing of LED-UV for double-sided printing and an introduction to the press’s superior cost performance.

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Q.I. Press Controls equips DGM430 at McLaren McLaren Press Graphics rejuvenates DGM Press with mRC-3D closed-loop full-colour register from Q.I. Press Controls Q.I. Press Controls has received a key order from McLaren Press Graphics, a leading commercial printer based in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada. It has sold its advanced, latest generation closedloop mRC-3D full-colour register system complete with cut-off controls for McLaren’s DGM430 coldset single-width press line.

Replacement investment

“Q.I. Press Controls will allow close the loop on McLaren’s press controls as the current system does not address the bottleneck of manual cut-off controls. Q.I. Press Controls’ mRC-3D system would address this weak link in their automation.”

Key Notes : > To resolve cut-off waste issues while taking advantage of the new camera technology. > The system will be fully integrated into McLaren’s press in the Spring of 2014. > The mRC-3D’s depthscanning principle is ideal for presses like DGM430 with configuration of fairly long web leads.

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For McLaren Press Graphics this investment replaces their existing register system, which did not include cut-off controls. Drew McLaren, President of McLaren Press Graphics: “We were one of the first commercial printers to install registration controls on a nonheatset press back in the 1990’s, and we recognized the ROI immediately. Given the relatively high cost of this technology at the time, we still experienced significant cost savings to justify this investment. This was achieved despite the fact that we were running lower cost uncoated substrates than typical heat-set installations, who were the first companies to invest in this technology because they were running higher cost coated stocks yielding greater savings and quicker ROI’s”. With Q.I. Press Controls’ mRC-3D they wanted to resolve their cut-off waste issues while taking advantage of the new camera technology to further enhance their quality process and improve their waste numbers. Drew McLaren: “Originally we didn’t realize how different the product was from other

brands on the market.” What McLaren wanted was an all-in-one, cost effective, state-of-the-art solution for their coldset application. They needed to look no further than Q.I Press Controls’ mRC-3D register system. The mRC-3D’s depth-scanning principle is ideal for their DGM430 press configuration, which has some fairly long web leads. The mRC-3D functions perfectly in such an environment. Drew McLaren: “Q.I. Press Controls will allow us to close the loop on our press controls as our current system does not address the bottleneck of manual cut-off controls.

We had been looking for a system that would address this weak link in our automation and Q.I. Press Controls’ mRC-3D system will allow us to now include this component, while addressing registration controls that perform quicker and provide better feedback to our press operators.”

McLaren’s DGM430 McLaren’s coldset production line is a DGM430 with a 89 cm (35”) web width and 57.8 cm (22 ¾”) cut-off.

The press line consists of seven four high colour units with press vintages dating from 1994, 1998 and 2008 and has two (½ and ¼) DGM 1035 folders. The most widely utilized four colour units will be equipped with a mRC-3D register camera, with the AIMS (Automatic Ink Mist Shield). The total order comprises eight mRC-3D register cameras including processors and operating system. This fully automated closed-loop

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Q.I. Press Controls purchased the business and assets of EAE Q.I. Press Controls will take over EAE, the control and automation specialist for printing machines, starting April 1, 2014.

The purchase price, however, has not been divulged.

platform controls the double-sided full-colour register of the four printing webs as well as the cut-off register in the DGM folders.

Important link This order was finalized with the assistance of Graphic Machinery Sales, the agent for Q.I. Press Controls in Canada. As part of Q.I. Press Controls’ worldwide network, this company was an important link in capturing the order. Graphic Machinery Sales will also play a key role during the implementation phase as well as in providing local service.

The system will be fully integrated into McLaren’s press in the Spring of 2014 complete with a full training program.

McLaren Press Graphics McLaren Press Graphics, a full-service, family owned printing company was founded in 1977, managed by two generations of the McLaren family. With the combination of prepress, coldset web, sheetfed offset, and print finishing, this quality-conscious company has expanded to become one of the leading 50 print companies in Canada.

It was amongst the first in Canada to introduce an automatic register system on its coldset web press. McLaren Press Graphics processes upwards of 3,000 orders per year, including full-colour newspapers and periodicals with circulation figures of ranging between 3,000 and 75,000 copies.

Furthermore the company produces flyers, brochures, magazines and specials with circulations of up to one million; all this adds up to an output of more than1.4 billion pages annually. McLaren employs a staff of 55 employees and has a separate division for digital publishing and online revenue generating products for their publishing clients.

Q.I. Press Controls will continue EAE’s core business at the firm’s Ahrensburg (near Hamburg) and Atlanta (USA) locations. The Oosterhout, Netherlands-based company is an international specialist for products which automate printing processes to a high degree, thereby reducing waste paper and leading to more quality consistency.

“The acquisition of EAE underlines our commitment to the printing industry,” says Erik van Holten, Chairman of Q.I. Press Controls. “Innovation has always been key to our success. With the acquisition of EAE, Q.I. Press Controls is able to meet the requirements of the printing industry in an even more comprehensive way. Through the expansion of our product portfolio we have become an even more interesting business partner to our customers.”

The committee of creditors on March 25, 2014 unanimously agreed to sell EAE Ahrensburg Electronic GmbH. Nearly all employees who are currently working for EAE, will continue to work for the company.

With the agreement of the creditors to continue unrestricted business operations, EAE was in the past months able to continue fulfilling all existing and all new orders without delay. In Germany, in Europe and in the USA, EAE won contracts for new projects. At the same time, additional steps were introduced to increase profitability and efforts to find an investor were redoubled.

Q.I. Press Controls plans to continue EAE’s innovative services which are focused on optimizing the printing process.

“By joining together and pooling the abilities of both companies, we are getting closer to reaching our goal of simplifying the steadily growing complexity of the printing process through the use of innovative concepts”, said Menno Jansen, Chairman of Q.I. Press Controls.

The Ahrensburg-based EAE Ahrensburg Electronic GmbH is active in graphic industries, automation solutions and automation technology. The company’s solutions are being used in all areas of a newspaper printing plant – from pre press to the mailroom. Worldwide more than 550 newspaper printing plants are using EAE’s control systems to produce more than 125 million newspapers each day.

The EAE had filed for bankruptcy protection in August 2013 with the district court in Reinbek. As part of the proceedings the company was restructured and relieved of bad debt.

Among other things, its stage technology business was sold and the switchboard production stopped.

Since a sale of EAE did not succeed during that time, the company filed for bankruptcy on December 1, 2013.

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Toray brings good news for newspapers at WAN-IFRA’s Printing Summit Toray Industries Inc., manufacturer of waterless offset plate technology, presented a “good news” story to the newspaper industry at the WAN-IFRA Printing Summit, in Munich, March 19 – 20, 2014. The global conference on newspaper production heard how waterless offset printing is an environmentally friendly printing process that delivers higher quality, reduces waste and increases the productivity of newspaper and semi-commercial printing operations.

“In an industry that is under pressure, seemingly from all sides, we are excited to be bringing some good news to newspaper printers and publishers at the WAN-IFRA Printing Summit,” said Mr. Mitsunori Hayashi, General Manager of Sales and Marketing for the Toray Graphics factory in the Czech Republic. “Ecological printing is no longer seen as an expensive luxury, but as a profitable business. For newspaper printers, taking advantage of the benefits of waterless printing is easier than they may think. We are pleased to be able to help our customers improve productivity, increase asset utilization, open up new business opportunities and maintain their competitive edge as a result of the printing advantages Toray Waterless plates deliver. The ability to offer high quality, without changing the ink enables them to enter the semi commercial and magazine market. This, increased quality, productivity and profitability, can be passed along to newspaper publishers and will be appreciated by newspaper readers.”

Innovation Focus Among the topics highlighted at the summit for newspaper publishers and printers, were ways to streamline production without abandoning variety, making print interactive

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and differentiate to keep print alive as well as updates on innovations in the print process and how to combine digital and litho production.

“For most of today’s newspaper printing plants, whether independent or belonging to a publishing house,” added Mr. Hayashi, “making production more efficient and lower cost is no longer simply an option.

It is a necessity – to survive and to stay competitive. This conference is a fantastic platform for Toray to present to the region’s successful newspaper publishers and printers ways they can further improve their print production and their services for their customers, while at the same time introducing significant economies. The reception to this message in other regions has convinced us that the combination of benefits offered by waterless printing for newspapers will be very interesting for all printers and publishers.”

Waterless Plate Manufacturing: Closer to Home In order to make waterless technology more accessible to Europe, North America and the Middle East, Toray recently opened a new European plate production facility in Prostějov, Czech Republic. The factory, which opened in November 2013, produces all types of CTP waterless plates for the European, American and Middle Eastern markets, including the highly durable MX10 plate for newspaper and semi-commercial printing. Since its introduction in 2012, the MX10 plate has provided enhanced productivity to a number of newspaper printers using KBA Cortina presses.

Mr. Hayashi adds, “The overall newspaper

printing market is certainly facing a wide range of challenges. Yet there has been a distinct acceleration in demand for waterless printing technologies within that market. Toray has made a steady effort to improve the materials used and to continue to accumulate waterless printing technical know-how that benefits its customers as they work to improve their operations. These efforts are clearly being recognized and appreciated by newspaper printers, who are adopting waterless offset technology in greater numbers than ever before.’

Sampling the High Quality Results At the summit, Toray showcased the variety of product possibilities waterless offset printing affords adopters of the technology with a wide array of creative coldset and heatset print samples.

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Retrofit with HP1000 for Control Console Bruehlsche Universitaetsdruckerei in Giessen (Germany) and Severotisk in Usti (Czech Republic) get latest control console technology from manroland web systems. manroland web systems develops integrated solutions for retrofits, custom-made for older printing presses. The solutions are designed to reduce downtimes and cancellation expenses and, at the same time, to increase the performance of the printing system. Retrofits assure the availability of the press for the customer and upgrade the automation. A retrofit of the control system enables a significantly better performance with higher product quality and less interruptions of the production run.

Retrofit was especially developed for control consoles of the press lines LITHOMAN/

ROTOMAN/POLYMAN that are equipped with HP 1000 controls, which are supposed to be exchanged completely. The latest generation of control console servers can be integrated to the older control consoles without any problems. Therewith the customer gets up-to-date hardware, analog a new printing press. Besides the obvious improvement of the availability of the press also the ease of use for the printer, enabled by modern touch screens, is increased significantly.

Accessing the press via remote control with the manroland web systems TeleSupport Center (TSC) is also an option now. This has not been possible without the retrofit.

Hans-Joachim Stephan, Head of Production at Bruehlsche Universitaetsdruckerei in Giessen, is impressed by the latest technology: “Especially when it comes to

operation at the control console, we can realize the quantum leap in development.

The trainings were very helpful to handle the change. Our staff is stoked by the central control functions. The reduced waste rates, anyhow, are the major benefit – assured by the possibility of pre-inking with a PECOM Press Manager, which has not been available before. This cost reduction, in principle, makes the retrofit pay for itself.”

MHI-PPM receives orders for two “DIAMONDSPIRIT” newspaper offset presses from Oita Godo Shimbun in Kyushu Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Printing & Packaging Machinery, Ltd. (MHI-PPM), a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) based in Mihara in Hiroshima, has received an order for two Mitsubishi 4 x 1 “DIAMONDSPIRIT” newspaper offset presses from Oita Godo Shimbun Inc., a newspaper company with head office in Oita in Kyushu. With its introduction, the newspaper is expecting to enhance its print quality, reduce operation cost, and improve productivity. The new presses are scheduled for delivery in fiscal 2015.

and noise, as well as cutting plate costs in half, resulting in lower running costs and a more pleasant operating environment.

Each DIAMONDSPIRIT press for Oita Godo Shimbun can produce maximum 40 page newspaper with 24 color pages at 80,000 copies per hour. The shaftless drive system, which controls the press by electrically synchronizing all the drive motors without mechanical shafts, enables shorter make-ready time. The DIAMONDSPIRIT also incorporates many newly developed improvements in terms of reducing energy consumption, paper waste,

Oita Godo Shimbun has opted the Mitsubishi DIAMONDSPIRIT presses for its new

Oita Godo Shimbun was founded in 1886 and is now in its 128th anniversary, being the only one local newspaper in Oita by consolidating two local newspapers (Hoshu Shimpo and Oita Shimbun) in 1942. Oita Godo Shimbun has become widely popular among local residents with its 440,000 daily circulation and enjoys a market share of nearly 60% of all newspapers sold within the prefecture.

plant after in-depth comparison with other manufacturers’ press models including the manufacture of the existing presses. The company gave the DIAMONDSPIRIT press high marks for its high productivity, reduction in operating cost, and its solid track record of more than 30 press installations with proven operations. The company also became convinced with MHI-PPM’s after-sales service network throughout Kyushu from its regional office in Fukuoka.

With this latest order, MHI-PPM further focuses on solution-providing marketing, and grows with customers in both the domestic and the global markets by responding to diversified customer needs for newspaper production.

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Konica Minolta announces portfolio expansion at Ipex 2014 Konica Minolta has at Ipex 2014 announced its further reach into new markets by portfolio expansion, as it continues to build business opportunities for the commercial printing sector.

At Ipex in London’s ExCel from March 24-29, Konica Minolta is showing how it is exploiting digital short-run packaging markets with demonstrations of its KM-1 B2+ UV inkjet colour press for digital short-run production.

It will enable commercial printers to expand their print applications with larger sheet sizes for 3-panel and 4-panel brochures, pocket folders, posters, point-of-purchase graphics, dust jackets, wrap-around book covers and even light packaging applications at the speed of up to 3,300 sheets per hour. The KM-1 is the ideal solution for fast turnaround, high quality and reliable colour printing.

Konica Minolta continues to strengthen its position in Production Printing as number one in the mid-production colour print systems. At its press conference at Ipex 2014 the company stated that it also wants to become the number one in that segment in terms of print volume. At the show, Konica Minolta gives insights regarding its strategy to move forward. Current infoSource figures for fiscal year 2013 show that Konica Minolta has further strengthened its number one position in the European Production Printing market. In Western Europe the company has achieved a market share of 54 % (MIF) and its position in the Eastern European market is even more impressive: With a market share of 65 % (MIF), Konica Minolta is the obvious market leader.

In another technology showcase, the company is demonstrating roll-to-roll label printing at up to 18m/min with its Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS C70RLC. Building on the cooperation after acquiring a 10% stake in MGI Digital Graphic Technology (MGI), Konica Minolta is running on its stand an MGI product to provide value-added jet varnishing. The special product – adding 3D or traditional flat spot UV coating using inkjet heads – can be used for offset or digital printed material on traditional paper and even on broader substrates such as plastics, banners and envelopes

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On Konica Minolta’s stand (N1 C130) are software covering workflow connectivity and automation, web-to-print, colour management, as well as 12 running systems.

These include for the first time at Ipex the bizhub PRESS C1100, the new colour flagship with a speed of 100 pages per minute targeting the commercial print, printfor-pay and central CRD markets, and due for launch later in 2014.

Throughout Ipex, Konica Minolta has industry experts on its stand helping visitors know how they can have clear growth path using value-added services and digital solutions via a multitude of workflows, applications, and products.

At the press conference, Olaf Lorenz, General Manager, International Marketing Division, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe GmbH, said: “The “classical” digital business from commercial and industrial printers is moving from analogue to digital – with numerous opportunities from which additional business can be generated. While the offset market still covers 107 billion Euro of revenue, digital only covers 7.7 billion Euro. Digital colour print is set to experience a compound annual growth rate of about four per cent until 2017. With this knowledge, Konica Minolta decided to expand its reach into new markets and increase its product portfolio, as we are committed to the printing industry and convinced it has a bright future.”

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Creative display of HP Indigo capabilities by Alia Mumbai based Alia Creative Consultants, one of India’s leading packaging agencies, has installed an HP Indigo WS4500 digital press at its Vikhroli facility. The company has come up with a creative idea to convert its entire office space to resemble a retail outlet which showcases the high-value capabilities of their recent HP Indigo press.

Pack Lab, as it calls the creative space, is a joint initiative by Alia and HP. The dedicated space replicates the shelf of a retail store and showcases packages as they would appear on the shelves. It showcases various innovations in the print-packaging space,

including the substrates, inks and the runs of the job.

With their HP Indigo WS4500, they are producing cost-effective prototypes with press-like quality for their customers. With a client base spread across the globe, Alia is providing its customers with instant proofs identical to the final job for both flexo and gravure jobs. Moreover, they have been able to improve their turnaround time from a few days to within 12 hours.

a high-productivity, cost-effective digital solution designed for high-volume, 24x7 operation. The WS4500 is capable of producing instant on-press proofs identical to customers’ actual jobs. Print runs as few as one, or up to 50,000 labels can be had with fast turnaround quantities that are cost-effective and profitable. The HP Indigo WS4500 Digital Press delivers superb print quality at a high print speed over a wide range of substrates, bringing state-of-theart capabilities to a variety of packaging applications.

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Konica Minolta drives thought-leadership at Ipex World Print Summit Real-life examples of where high street brands have dramatically increased revenues through using cross media and other hi-tech applications – with print at its heart – have been outlined to a crowded World Print Summit at IPEX 2014.

At Ipex in London’s ExCel centre, marketers and print specialists joined forces to pose the question, “Can Print Co-exist with Digital Communications in the future?” This was the title for Konica Minolta’s thought-leadership panel chaired by Olaf Lorenz, General Manager, International Marketing Division, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe, which also included panelists Andy Barber, Chairman of PROKOM and General Manager, imail division of UK Mail; Andy Fry, Managing Director, Nova Direct; and Charlotte Graham-Cumming, Director, Ice Blue Sky creative agency.

More than 100 visitors were told how one hybrid mail solution had netted a €2million revenue boost for the Co-operative Group, a customer of imail, while another case study revealed that an integrated marketing campaign – with direct mail at its heart – had meant supplies of rhubarb at Waitrose had sold out within four days, instead of 14.

Andy Fry presented how augmented reality was a big business driver for print. One example showed how dinosaurs are being brought back to life by combining the power of print with latest digital technology. Software typically used in games technology for children is being re-engineered for practical applications in the real world.

The potential for print is enormous, according to Andy Fry, Managing Director of Nova Direct, who said using augmented reality for everyday uses is just at the start of a profitable journey into the future.

Mr Lorenz said: “From the discussions, it is clear that there is a world of opportunity for print providers to optimise their revenues through enabling new, profitable business by creating value through the many new applications in an increasingly digital world. Print is recognised as a central driver and crucial part of the communication mix.”

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Ultimate Print adds KODAK PROSPER 1000 Press to build agile printing powerhouse --Embraces Kodak’s Digital Print Technologies to address new trends, better serve clients and drive growth.

Ultimate Print chose Kodak’s solution over competitive options based on its experience with Kodak and EP Digital—Kodak’s Channel Partner in Malaysia. “We have relied on Kodak’s innovative technology and outstanding service as our business has grown, and we know that Kodak is committed to understanding and meeting the needs of its customers,” added Syamil.

Ultimate Print in Malaysia has been using Kodak solutions to power its offset printing operation for more than 25 years, relying on Kodak’s workflow, prepress software tools, plates and platesetters. The company, which produces everything from newspapers and magazines to books and general commercial print, began to see a shift toward more personalization and shorter runs for many of its clients. Knowing that digital print would provide a competitive advantage and open new revenue opportunities, Ultimate Print turned to Kodak for its industry-leading solution, the KODAK PROSPER 1000 Press.

With more than 300 employees and annual revenues of $40 million USD, Ultimate Print chose to invest in digital print to help clients better manage operational costs, inventories, and supply chains. The PROSPER 1000 Press enables content owners to print smaller runs as needed while reducing the waste associated with more traditional long run print jobs. The increased demand for a greater number of book titles in smaller quantities also motivated the company to enhance its digital print capabilities.

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“Digital printing is very important to the future of our business, but we also remain fully committed to the high standards of quality we have always provided for our clients,” said Syamil Fahim Mohamed Fahim, Chief Operating Officer, Kumpulan Media Karangkraf/Ultimate Print Sdn Bhd. “The PROSPER 1000 Press allows us to satisfy our short-run needs while delivering a printed product that is very close to offset quality. And it does so at a cost that is very appealing to our clients when you consider the savings in inventory and logistics.”

The KODAK PROSPER 1000 Press is a compact monochrome press that offers one-over-one perfecting with a print width of up to 24.5 inches (62.23 centimeters) at speeds up to 650 feet per minute (200 meters per minute), making it one of the most productive inkjet web presses for 8-, 12-, and 16-page signatures with a duty cycle of 90 million A4 (US letter) pages per month. With its automated Image Quality Management System, the press is capable of print quality that rivals offset output of up to 175 lpi on uncoated substrates ranging from 45 to 175 grams per square meter or 30 to 90 pound text weight. Furthermore, its modular design means that it is easily field upgradeable to full colour capability.

When asked whether the PROSPER 1000 Press will be used to serve existing clients or draw in new business, Syamil says the investment will allow the company to do both.

“We have clients today who want to produce a minimum order quantity of books before they publish to a larger market, and they need a cost-effective way to do that. We also see an opportunity to broaden the number of titles in production by producing books ondemand as orders are received.”

Ultimate Print also operates three KODAK TRENDSETTER Q800 Platesetters, four KODAK TRENDSETTER NEWS Platesetters, while also utilizing KODAK THERMALNEWS GOLD Plates, and KODAK PRINERGY Workflow System to drive its successful offset printing services.

“Ultimate Print is one of the leaders in the print market in Malaysia, faithfully serving a very loyal customer base and pursuing new opportunities for growth,” said Kodak’s Adrian Fleming, General Manager for Digital Printing Solutions in the Asia Pacific Region.

“Around the world, the market is changing, and those who embrace new technology will be well positioned for success in the future.

Our KODAK PROSPER Press Platform helps companies such as Ultimate Print stand apart from the competition.”

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IFS and Fujifilm collaboration at Ipex IFS, collaborating with Fujifilm at Ipex 2014, showcased a Lasermax unwinder and a Horizon StitchLiner 6000, to complement Fujifilm’s Jet Press 540W digital inkjet web press and Jet Press 720 B2 sheet-fed digital inkjet press.

“It is great to be working with Fujifilm,” comments Bryan Godwyn, joint managing director of IFS. “Horizon has a long-history of working alongside leading manufacturers in the print production environment and we are pleased to be continuing this tradition with Fujifilm.”

He continues: “There are many benefits to a roll-to-roll production. The main attraction is the consistency of the substrate from the roll plus the production time gains compared to loading sheet feed systems. There is also the enhanced book of one technology with the ability to print optical marks to control the cut position between different jobs.

“Another consideration is the cost savings of

specifying a roll of paper. As long as there are no specific substrate demands this enables the printer to buy paper, arguably the biggest expense for any job, much more cost effectively.”

Graham Leeson, head of European communications – Fujifilm Graphic Systems adds: “Our focus at Ipex is to demonstrate the business model for short run digital print produced on our inkjet presses, whether it is produced on a reel or as sheets. Our collaboration with IFS at Ipex helps us to achieve this and fits with our goal of ensuring we operate our stand as close to a true production environment as possible, producing a variety of finished print.

“The Jet Press 540W digital inkjet web press is a perfect fit for the production of a variety of short run magazines, books, catalogues and journals. Thanks to Fujifilm’s expertise in integrating high performance ink, screening and printhead technologies, the Jet Press 540W produces the highest quality print

available from a digital web press. Also on our stand at Ipex is the Jet Press 720 which is transforming the production of short run commercial print and runs a wide variety of jobs, including brochures, calendars, books and posters, live every day of the show.”

Scodix Ultra Digital Enhancement Press at IPEX Scodix, provider of digital enhancement solutions for the graphic arts industry, launched the Scodix Ultra™ Digital Enhancement Press at IPEX 2014 at London’s ExCel. The Scodix Ultra™ Digital Enhancement Press is a fast high-quality and accurate digital enhancement press. Capable of producing 1,250 B2+ (21.5 x 31.0 inches) size sheets per hour, it is based on the company’s Scodix SENSE™ technology, which includes: • Scodix RSP™ Technology: Ensures pin-point enhancement positioning and registration; • Scodix High Impact: Touch and feel to make your print stand out; • Scodix 99 GU: Delivers the highest level of gloss units attainable for printed materials; • Variable Density: Allows for variable polymer thickness – all in 1 single pass These combined technologies enable the Scodix Ultra to deliver results that meet and exceed the critical production requirements of even the most demanding commercial

PSP’s or folding-carton packaging converters. The Scodix Ultra supports a wide array of applications including stationery, business cards, book covers, premium packaging, marketing and promotional tools, greeting cards, and photo albums.

The new addition joins a continuously expanding portfolio of solutions for commercial PSP’s and folding carton packaging converters, as well as to trade finishers and W2P service providers. Mr Kobi Bar, CEO & Co-founder, Scodix, “Ipex is a great platform for us to demonstrate the clear advantages made possible by the Scodix Ultra™ Digital Enhancement Press. With visitors coming from all print production sectors we show them how any item of print from the humble business card to luxury goods packaging can be transformed creating truly memorable results. Many attendees look to Ipex for ways to differentiate their service offering to their customers. Scodix delivers a cost effective and efficient way for them to expand their capabilities,

add value and create new conversations. The highly visual tactile enhancements it makes possible are another way to engage end-user senses and make them interact with the final piece of print in a new way. This recognition helps support brand awareness, consumer assurance and shelf short for packaging.”

Scodix, through its Scodix S Series, Scodix Ultra™ and Scodix Rainbow™ Station, offers the breakthrough Scodix SENSE™ experience in America, Europe, MiddleEast, Asia and Africa. The company aims to keep providing its customers true brand differentiation for today’s highly competitive printing environment.

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Beverage Packages: Uniqueness Counts If you want to sell your product successfully, you have to make it stand out.

“Less is more” is the consumer’s motto when it comes to beverages: less additives and preservatives and zero sugar. With packages the opposite is true, for they have to be individually designed, promise product quality and possibly offer extra utility as well.

Such consumer behaviour is not exactly kind to the environment. The packaging sector is countering this with resource-conserving and low-cost packaging technology.

Package manufacturers are faced with major challenges. How can they make containers even more attractive and consumer-friendly? And how can they conserve resources and go easy on the environment at the same time? interpack 2014 to address the needs of the market.

“As real as knowing where you belong” – with this slogan of the new Ruhr district edition of the Brinkhoff’s No. 1 beer brand, the Dortmund Brinkhoff’s brewery is targeting the hearts of people in the area. On the labels of the special edition, the company is showing 40 sights from 21 Ruhr district towns. Brinkhoff’s No. 1 is also supplying the information to go with them, with a description of the pictured sight on the reverse of the peelable labels.

Local patriotism and beer-drinking – a sure source of sales. “Our edition has really gone down well,” says Brinkhoff’s Marketing Manager Andreas Thielemann.

If you want to sell your product successfully, you have to make it stand out. This applies particularly to the embattled beverage market. The times when mineral water, beer and schnapps were sold in standard bottles are long gone. Thanks to the unstoppable rise of alcoholic mixed drinks and aromatised soft drinks,

beverage diversity has become almost overwhelming.

Without professional brand building, i.e. a communication strategy that makes one’s own brand the must-have for a certain customer group, spring owners and breweries no longer have a chance in this highly competitive market.

“The general goal is to create a visual vocabulary that can be seen, felt and understood within five seconds or less,” explains brand expert Terri Goldstein of The Goldstein Group, a US marketing company. While Brinkhoff’s with its home-region labels chooses a relatively low-key vocabulary, other beverage manufacturers are taking more elaborate measures – by embossing brand names in the bottles and using colours and memorable motifs so that no two bottles are the same. Individualisation is the name of the trend that is growing in popularity in the beverage sector.

A bottle for every occasion One of the pioneers of this trend is the Swedish company Absolut Vodka. In 2012 it launched its Absolut Unique series, a limited edition of four million glass bottles that are above all two things: colourful and unique. Because no two bottles are alike. To enhance this effect, each bottle bears its own number – like limited prints of a work of art. Consumers love this, and Absolut Vodka now ranks among the most

Key Notes : > Create a visual vocabulary that can be seen, felt and understood within five seconds or less. > Although individual beverage packages generate higher sales, they have their drawbacks. > interpack promises an abundance of exciting impressions, as packaging specialists are working flat out to innovate and cut costs.

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Unlike any other, Absolut Vodka is spearheading the trend towards individual bottles. (Photo: Deutscher Verpackungspreis)

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More and more beverage manufacturers are therefore reverting to one-way plastic bottles and cans. In Germany, the “Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft” was even founded last year to advocate a renaissance of one-way bottles and cans.

Its lobbying has evidently been successful, as, according to information from NABU, the German nature conservation organisation, the one-way package rate in Germany has already reached 50 per cent, and the figure continues to rise. Benjamin Bongardt, head of resource policy at NABU, is concerned: “The environment only benefits when we choose the right beverage package solution and make it increasingly efficient. A single multi-way bottle replaces up to 50 oneway bottles – and is additionally recycled at the end of its life. One-way is therefore synonymous with active resource wastage.”

Packaging specialist Krones has considerably reduced the material usage and weight of its extra-light PET bottles. (Photo: Krones)

popular distilled beverages worldwide.

The trend towards uniqueness can also be observed with multi-way bottles. Every major beverage manufacturer uses individualised containers today in order to appeal more directly to target groups. Beverage manufacturer Sinalco, for example, has introduced a 0.5 litre multi-way bottle for its lemonades so that it can access smaller households as well. For its part, Staatl.

Fachingen in Hesse markets its mineral water in special faceted bottles that it sells in three different sizes exclusively to restaurants.

However, although individual beverage packages generate higher sales, they have their drawbacks. Elaborately designed bottles drive up development and production costs and burden the environment. To counteract the littering of towns and the countryside, countries like Germany have set themselves the goal of high re-use rates in the beverage package sector. The growing share of individualised multi-way bottles is encouraging the opposite, however: return rates are falling, transport distances from the bottler to the consumer are growing and the life-cycle assessment of multi-way bottles is deteriorating. All the same, individual bottles are often lighter than comparable standard multi-way bottles, which offsets this effect to some extent. Nevertheless, the growing diversity of bottles is increasing the complexity of sorting and pushing up costs.

Package manufacturers are therefore faced with major challenges. How can they make containers even more attractive and consumer-friendly? And how can they conserve resources and go easy on the environment at the same time? The performance profiles of packaging machines are also becoming more exacting: “We have to think about how bottlers can boost the energy efficiency and eco-friendliness of product packaging at lower cost,” says Product Manager Jochen Forsthövel of Bavarian filling technology and packaging machine manufacturer Krones. At interpack 2014 in Düsseldorf from 8 to 14 May 2014, visitors can see for themselves the strategies and products that companies are using to address the needs of the market.

interpack promises an abundance of exciting impressions, as packaging specialists are working flat out to innovate and cut costs.

Saving materials on a broad front One of the main focuses at Krones, for an example, is to develop PET bottles and in doing so cut down on valuable material.

The company’s new 0.5 litre “PET lite 9.9 carbonated” bottle weighs only 9.9 grams – about a third less than conventional PET bottles of this size. The container’s special design nevertheless ensures that it stands firm and can be safely transported. Krones is also innovating with PET bottles that can be filled with hot product, e.g. fruit juice.

These bottles usually have to have a stronger design as they readily shrink on exposure to heat. Krones’ novel NitroHotfill process keeps containers stable during filling by raising the internal pressure with nitrogen. “We can thus achieve weight savings in both the bottle body and mouthpiece,” explains Product Manager Forsthövel.

French manufacturer BTC Concepts is showing the direction that plastic bottle development may soon be taking. By screwing three individual bottles together to create a single large one, the Paris company has created a three-in-one container whose innovative design alone sets it apart from other bottles. The BottleClips concept also conserves resources, as the bottles save storage space and hence fuel during transport. The consumer for his part wastes less product, as the three bottles are opened one after the other.

The bottle of the future from BTC Concepts consists of three individual bottles screwed together. It is innovative and offers consumers variety.

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Chris Rogers to lead growth of ArtiosCAD software at Esko

Saving energy, modern labelling machines need less and less electricity by dispensing with energy-intensive thermal processes like hot gluing. (Photo: Krones)

Cost-cutting innovation can be found not only in bottle design, production and filling, but also in downstream labelling. Krones’ new DecoType direct printing system is capable of embellishing uneven surfaces with a digital inkjet process – so there is no need for a special label and the associated adhesives materials. But this does not mean the end of classical labelling. Here, too, there is huge innovation potential, as the Italian specialist PD Labellers is demonstrating with its new Adhesleeve rotary labelling machine. To save energy, the machine operates with acrylic adhesive to bond the labels instead of a hotmelt adhesive. PE Labellers also claims that Adhesleeve is capable of using labels 30 per cent thinner than conventional ones.

The Dortmund KHS company sees itself as the “First Choice in Technology and Service” in beverage packaging. At interpack, the specialist in packaging solutions and filling plant is presenting its new KHS INNOPACK Kisters TSP A-H-TPFO packaging machine, which, it claims, is particularly versatile in its use, cuts costs in production and sets new

According to KHS, its new packaging machine all-rounder is particularly versatile in its use and operates inexpensively and sustainably.

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standards of sustainability. “The machine is modular and thus also equipped for future needs and customer wishes,” explains KHS expert Frederike Arndt.

A special feature of the machine is that, thanks to a special device, it has recently become capable of packaging PET bottles in fully enclosed packages. The advantage of this is that these packages are stronger than current conventional shrink packs, thus ousting extra cardboard trays for stability and reducing the input of materials. The wraparound shrink packing process for packages in the new KHS INNOPACK can also be performed in a shrink tunnel with either electric or gas heating. “Energy costs can thus be reduced by up to 50 per cent over conventional electric heating,” Arndt explains.

There is also an energy-saving package that can be optionally integrated in any shrink tunnel variant. Here, a roller shutter system automatically closes the opening for product inlet and outlet during packaging machine stoppages to facilitate extra energy savings of up to 20 per cent.

Esko has announced the appointment of Chris Rogers as EMEA Business Development Manager for Structural Design.

Chris will be responsible for expanding ArtiosCAD, Esko’s structural packaging design software. Prior to joining Esko, Chris held the position of General Manager at Arden Software, a developer of packaging design and manufacturing process solutions.

Stefan Meire, Esko’s EMEA Director Software Sales, comments: “Since its introduction, ArtiosCAD software has been a tremendous success, giving over 16,000 packaging professionals around the world the tools they need to improve their processes and gain efficiencies. Now, as we seek to build on that success, we are delighted to welcome Chris to our organization. His industry knowledge and proven track record of success will enable us to expand our structural design business and the use of ArtiosCAD throughout the whole of Europe and particularly with brand owners.”

“As a professional who has been actively involved in the packaging industry for many years, I have long been well aware of the work being done by Esko, and the range of capabilities that ArtiosCAD brings to packaging professionals. I am pleased to be a part of this organization, and I look forward to expanding the structural design business of Esko,” states Chris Rogers.

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IFS finishes Ipex Show Daily Intelligent Finishing Systems, exclusive distributor of Horizon on-demand finishing solutions in the UK and Ireland, was the finishing partner for the Show Daily at Ipex, London. Demonstrating the capability of highly automated, responsive, dynamic post press production Horizon’s StitchLiner 6000 transformed sheets from a Fujifilm JetPress into the finished show daily.

Bryan Godwyn, joint IFS managing director comments: “We have been show partners for daily publications before but we are particularly excited to be working with Print Week at Ipex. Creating a dynamic publication full of show news and features is a fantastic showcase for the responsiveness and ease of use of our flagship Horizon StitchLiner. The fact it stitches, folds and trims in one pass means printed sheets can very quickly be transformed into magazines which ensure news gets to the visitors as quickly and as

smoothly as possible. It is also great to work with partners such as Fujifilm to highlight the versatility of post press production.”

Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) is the exclusive distributor of Horizon on-demand finishing solutions in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Nilpeter shipping new FB Series presses with TruPoint Orange doctor blades Nilpeter FB Series Flexo Concepts has announced that Nilpeter is now shipping all new FB Series press installations worldwide with the TruPoint Orange doctor blade. The prominent narrow web press manufacturer has replaced steel with Orange due to its superior metering performance and ability to eliminate UV ink spitting.

Available in 10”, 13” and 16” web widths,

Nilpeter’s FB series models are among the fastest narrow web presses in the industry at 750 F/min. Designed for maximum efficiency and low production costs, the FB line is based on modular flexo technology for easy configuration.

The high performance FB-3 UV-press technology was introduced to the European market last year at Labelexpo in Brussels and featured the TruPoint Orange doctor blade. The blade’s successful performance

on-press at the show inspired the company to replace steel with Orange on all new press installations.

Headquartered in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Flexo Concepts™ manufactures TruPoint™ doctor blades, the TruPoint™ QuikWash™ System and wash-up blades, and MicroClean™ dry media anilox cleaning systems. All products are designed to improve print quality and reduce operational costs for flexographic and offset printers.

Flexo Concepts™ maintains distribution locations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.

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Plastindia 2015: Promoting the development & growth of Indian Plastics Industry The ninth edition of Plastindia 2015 which will take place in February 2015 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi will help food packaging industry to bring substantial growth by 2016.

India is envisaged to be one among the top ten packaging consumers by 2016 with the demand set to reach US $24 billion. Food packaging is expected to be a major growth driver in the near future for polymer consumption as the retail sector flourishes.

“With rising demand for innovative solution in food packaging in India, the multibillion plastic packaging industry is scaling new heights.” Mr J.R. Shah, Chairman National Executive Council, Plastindia Foundation

Key Notes : > India to be among the top 10 packaging consumers by 2016. > Plastindia 2015 – strong international participation with over 2000 exhibitors. > An exhibit area spread over 125,000 sq.mtrs will welcome over 150,000 business visitors from over 40 countries.

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Packaging accounts for 48% of all commodity polymer consumption and is growing at 15% annually, gargantuan by all standards. Key application areas include multilayer films, BOPP films, shrink & stretch wraps, thin wall moulding, thermoforming and blow moulded containers. Within packaging, food packaging comes a distinct first. The ninth edition of Plastindia 2015 from February 5-10, 2015 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi is organised by Plastindia Foundation and is expected to be a major event pushing this growth. This international exhibition is supported by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and will be one of the three largest shows in the plastics industry globally. With strong international participation Plastindia 2015, spread over 125,000 sq. meters of area, is expected to have over 2000 exhibitors from over 40 countries and over 150,000 business visitors.

Joining hands with the Plastindia Foundation, the apex body of major associations, organizations and institutions, including government & semi

government organizations associated with plastics are major internationally acclaimed partners such as Messe Dusseldorf GmbH, Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd, Pilatus International Co Ltd and supported by EUROMAP – The European Plastics and Rubber Manufacturers Association, the British Plastics Federation. The Foundation’s main objective is to promote the development and growth of the Indian Plastics Industry in India and is dedicated to national progress through plastics.

Mr Subhash Kadakia, President of Plastindia Foundation said, “The exciting developments of the recent past, ranging from the Wiintech cluster initiative, to the push for TUF’s implementation and the unprecedented show of strength at K 2013 gives me immense confidence in the future of Indian plastics. The 9th edition of this event will be bigger, better and aspire to achieving much greater ambitions. Exchange in Abundance – Expanding Horizons. This is the biggest business platform for our industry and I invite you to join us in our continued quest towards becoming responsible global leaders in plastics.

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eye-opener to many and emphasize India’s position as the world’s sourcing hub for plastics finished products”.

healthy and safe packaging of food, Mr. Prabuddha Dasgupta one of the most respectable packaging professional said that, “In the current business environment, the key areas of growth are agriculture, retail, food processing, medicines and plastic packaging plays a vital role in ensuring quality products reach the consumer. Plastics are perhaps the most versatile group of materials used in packaging. However, in international markets or at duty free shops overseas and in India as well, Indian packaged food is very difficult to find on shelves; the primary reason being, lack of high quality of packaging solutions.

With the increased use of technology which has provided high quality and safe plastic for various applications in the Indian food industry, the industry will become more competitive and will gain cost effectiveness.

PLASTINDIA 2015 will make this happen and be the gateway to skyrocket such opportunities”.

In his views on the latest edition, Mr M. Maheshwar Rao, IAS, Commissioner for Industrial Development & Director of Industries & Commerce – Department of Industries & Commerce – Government of Karnataka, said that “Backed by a huge workforce of economical yet skilled manpower; a high emphasis on quality as well as value for money; and a favourable regulatory environment, India’s plastic processing sector is surging. The industry has surplus processing capability to cater to more business and is constantly upgrading itself on technology and automisation front to keep pace with the developed nations.

India – the globe’s most lucrative business

destination is growing bigger by the day.

Plastics – as the key material for man’s progress today – will be a key beneficiary of this tremendous growth surge. PLASTINDIA 2015 will be the gateway to this profusion of unlimited possibilities as India is poised to become the next global hub for plastics. All in all, PLASTINDIA 2015 promises opportunities for growth and success to anyone associated with or willing to associate with the wonderful world of plastics”.

Mr. Rao further added that, “Inline with the policies of Government of India, Government of Karnataka is establishing two Plastic parks - one in Bangalore and one in Dharwad.

I extend herewith my best wishes to all participants be it Exhibitors, Visitors & the organizers for the grand success of the mega event - Plastindia 2015”.

Elaborating this view, Mr J.R. Shah, Chairman National Executive Council, Plastindia Foundation, said, “With rising demand for innovative solution in food packaging in India, the multibillion plastic packaging industry is scaling new heights. However, in order to become more competitive in global markets, Indian food packaging industry heavily relies on plastic applications in food industry. With the main objective of Plastindia Foundation being the promotion, development and growth of the Indian Plastics Industry in India, we have initiated steps to be the driving force for the MSME’s by facilitation, counseling and advising them on the processes and steps to avail of the Technology Upgradation Fund offered by the Government of India”.

He continued by stating, “This will be an

The six-day mega event, Plastindia 2015 will bring under one roof major global and Indian Plastics Industry innovators. The exhibition and conference will reveal the cutting edge technological developments, equipments and products. Plastindia 2015 takes further the innovations from the earlier version, in that; it will concurrently host Proplast 2015 and an International Conference to draw the attention of the entire business fraternity.

Plastindia 2015 will be the 9th edition in the National Capital at the same venue with a lot of innovations, improvements and facilities. Eminent academicians, consultants, professionals, technocrats, research scientists and industry experts will participate and share their views during various seminars.

The previous exhibitions organized by the Plastindia Foundation, have already established India as a desired destination to the global plastics industry players as well as depicting the eagerness of Indian entrepreneurs to absorb and deliver to the growing market demands. Every exhibition organized by the Plastindia Foundation have bettered the previous one and grown to become a much sought after event, both nationally and internationally.

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24th ASEAN Plastics Forum Proplast 2015 - finished goods section, This will showcase the forays made by the Indian processed plastics sector.

PLASTICON Awards to encourage and recognize innovation and growth in all facets of Indian Plastic Industry and to honor significant contribution made by Indian business enterprises, Institutions, NGOs and individuals who have excelled in their endeavor.

About PI 2015 The six-day mega event, PI 2015 will bring under one roof major global and Indian Plastics Industry innovators. The exhibition and conference will reveal the cutting edge technological developments, equipments and products. Joining hands with the Plastindia Foundation, the apex body of major associations, organizations and

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institutions, including Government & semi government organizations associated with plastics, are major internationally acclaimed partners such as Messe Dusseldorf GmbH, Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., Pilatus International Co. Ltd and supported by EUROMAP – The European Plastics and Rubber Manufacturers Association.

The previous PI exhibitions have established India as a desired destination to the global plastics industry players as well as depicting the eagerness of Indian entrepreneurs to absorb and deliver to the growing market demands. Every edition of Plastindia

exhibition has bettered the previous one and grown to become a much sought after event, both nationally and internationally.

PlastIndia Foundation PlastIndia Foundation is the apex body of major Associations, Organisations, and Institutions connected with plastics including Government and Semi-Government Organisations. The main objective of the Foundation is to promote the development of Indian plastics industry and to assist the growth of plastics and related materials and their products. It is dedicated to the national progress through plastics and is striving hard

to make India a preferred sourcing base for plastics products for the world. Working as a catalyst, the Foundation works to build awareness of the significant contribution made by plastics to society and the environment. It also creates a positive policy framework with all statutory entities and increases per capita consumption of plastics, encourage exports thereby significantly contributing to national growth. In order to enhance the image and the growth of Indian Plastics Industry, the Foundation holds world-class exhibitions in India at regular intervals, where it provides opportunities to demonstrate the industry’s capabilities.

Webtech Labels installs two further GIDUE presses Mumbai based Webtech Labels has recently installed two new GIDUE presses.

Established in 1998, today Webtech Labels is among the largest Indian manufacturers of self-adhesive labels, supplying its products to some of the best-known brands in India.

It is led by Amar B. Chhajed who is also the Managing Director of the company. Since 2013, Webtech is a part of the Finland based Huhtamaki Oyj’s subsidiary - PPL Huhtamaki.

Webtech provides cost-effective, innovative technological solutions and high quality packaging to customers.

The collaboration with Nuova GIDUE started in 2008, when they first decided to invest on two entry level machines. With the introduction of these two machines Webtech could try the innovative flexo head patented

by GIDUE, the Flower, and realized the “ease of operation” concept used on all GIDUE presses. Every since, Webtech has added GIDUE Combat presses every year to print 8 and 10 colors labels, making a total of 5 presses in 4 years.

The recent acquisition of two state-of-the-art Gidue presses – an M3 and an M5 Digital Flexo presses – makes Webtech Labels one of largest Gidue users with a total of 7 presses. The Combat M3 has been installed in their Mumbai plant. It is a fully servo press that has been bought with a configuration of 370mm width, 8 colours with driven chilled roll. It is a printing machine dedicated to the Labels & Packaging market and it can handle self-adhesive labels, 15 µm unsupported PET, 20 µm BOPP, 38 µm BOPP for mineral water, all shrinkable sleeves, and up to 350 gsm carton.

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The M5 Digital Flexo™ 3.0 press purchased

by Webtech Lables is equipped with 10 UV flexo print units and the advanced HD Camera Technology (Print Tutor™) on each print unit. This technology checks the colour consistency of each printed label and “selfadjusts” print pressure, density and print register thanks to the use of 7 servo driven motors on each unit. The machine set-up is fully automated, print quality is monitored and adjusted at any manufacturing speed, across a full range of substrates.

Mr. Amar, Managing Director of Webtech Labels, says, “The idea of going for the high-end GIDUE presses was to produce very high quality labels for the cosmetics and

consumer goods. With the introduction of M3 and M5 presses, we are achieving higher results in productivity and set-up operations.

It allows to print with reduced wastes, at speeds we could not achieve before. Print and register quality have also increased and we can match the HD Flexo standards.”

Cristina Toffolo, Vice President Marketing of GIDUE, adds, “We are very proud to partner with Webtech Labels and for their continuous trust in our brand. This confirmation of trust is a further proof that we are going in the right direction.”

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Xeikon Café on Packaging Innovations How can digital production enhance and transform the label and packaging industry?

How can it turn short to medium runs into profitable business? Label and packaging printers and converters as well as print buyers can find out at the Xeikon Café hosted

by Xeikon and Xeikon Aura Partners from May 20 thru May 22, 2014. The event offers them a unique opportunity to discover and explore how digital production could also drive and improve their business.

Proven Formula The concept of a Xeikon Café is simple but effective: to provide an informal knowledge exchange platform covering the different aspects of digitalizing print production, while cutting through the information overload.

With this aim in mind, Xeikon and its Aura Partners have been inviting printers and converters to come along to local one-day events around the world, organized around a central theme or topic such as digital printing technology, converting equipment, print media, software, or consumables. Through demonstrations, presentations, workshops and discussions, participants receive firsthand actionable information and advice on industry innovations and trends.

This time the Xeikon Café centers on packaging innovations and will run over not just one, but three days.

The Innovative Power of Co-creation

outperforms the quality offered by traditional production methods, while even improving profit margins, is an entirely different matter.”

There is indeed more to label and packaging production than printing great designs. This is why Xeikon has been listening closely to its customers all along. And so have its Aura Partners. Together they have developed total solutions, or suites – carefully selected and painstakingly tested combinations of equipment, technologies and capabilities, enabling print service providers to produce the finished product as cost-effectively as possible. So far, they have developed solutions for folding cartons, self-adhesive labels, heat transfer labels and in-mold labels. “Close collaboration is the key,” says Weymans. “The innovative power of co-creation is huge. The latest addition to our application suite is a case in point. It’s the first integrated solution ever to make it possible to use digital printing as part of an automated in-mold label production process.

It’s nothing short of a game changer.”

Four Application Suites in Action Participants will see the complete range of label and packaging application suites in action, i.e. a Folding Carton Suite, a SelfAdhesive Label Suite, a Heat Transfer Label Suite and an In-Mold Label Suite, featuring live job preparation, production and finishing of real-life and purpose-built applications. In addition, a variety of applications will be on

display, illustrating what digital production can achieve.

During several technical seminars, Aura Partners involved in the development of the label and packaging application suites will describe their contributions in detail.

Participants will learn why certain choices in terms of equipment, tools and consumables, software or print media were made. Xeikon customers will share their experience of using their application suites and talk about how this has contributed to the success of their business. And last but not least, there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions, exchange ideas on digital production and explore opportunities with Aura Partners, Xeikon staff and fellow participants.

Anyone interested in attending should stay tuned in the weeks ahead, as Xeikon will be releasing more information about each of the label and packaging application suites on show.

Making a product stand out on the shelves, building a recognizable brand and protecting it against counterfeiting is no mean feat nowadays. And doing so without affecting profitability is an even taller order. Different label and packaging applications have very different requirements, but they all call for uncompromising quality and cost-effective short to medium runs. And therein lies the innovation that Xeikon and its Aura Partners have managed to achieve, as Filip Weymans, Xeikon’s Director of Segment Marketing Labels & Packaging, explains: “Digital printing answers many of the challenges today’s print producers and converters face. But integrating a digital press into an otherwise traditional workflow is one thing; aligning all processes and equipment, including tools and consumables, in such a way that the result matches or even

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integrated digital production solutions can drive innovation and help established print producers grow their business even further.”

Sign up Today The Xeikon Café will take place at Xeikon’s production site in Lier, Belgium. It will run from May 20 thru May 22, 2014 with basically the same program each day, so participants can choose the date that best suits them.

Attendance is free but registration is required online at www.xeikoncafe.com.

Why Attend?

Filip Weymans sums it up: “We’re looking forward to welcoming label and packaging printers and converters as well as technical print buyers. Whether you’re new to digital

production or have already integrated digital printing into your workflow, this event is an ideal opportunity to discover the huge potential of digital printing and automated production workflows, and to learn how

The Xeikon Café will be held at Xeikon’s production site in Lier (Antwerp), Belgium.

It will be hosted in collaboration with the following Xeikon Aura Partners, who will all attend the event: AB Graphic International, ACTEGA Terra, Argos Solutions, Bograma, CERM, CHILI Publish, Diamond Photofoil, Grafisk Maskinfabrik, Highcon, Hybrid Software, Iggesund, Kama, Label Traxx, Meech International, Michelmann, Rietstack, Schober International, Siliconature, Squid Inks, ThermoFlexX, Treofan and Tronics.

An affordable ‘Made-in-India’ Labels solution from Creed “The Vinsak LSR continues to offer discerning value to the Indian Label Printer for the finishing of Labels,” says Mr. Ranesh Bajaj, Director, Creed Engineering Pvt. Ltd. With already a couple of machines being successfully installed in India and overseas, the machine is a cost-effective domestic solution for Indian customers looking for international quality standards. The machine

has integrated Camera Systems. As an entry-level solution, it can be used as an MLD system and can also be an ideal solution as a high-end system. “We proudly announce this “Made in India” offering for our customers, who have been looking for an international quality labels solution at domestic price,” says Mr. Ranesh Bajaj. “It is our little effort to save the country precious

foreign exchange and contribute to the domestic industry in India,” he concludes.

VINSAK provides innovative and business oriented solutions enabling businesses succeed with VINSAK’s well integrated and supported customized solutions. VINSAK solutions are provided to manufacturers of print of every scale.

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MPS joins Flexpack Tech Tour to present the latest in multi-substrate printing press solutions MPS has announced its participation with other leaders from the narrow web flexible supply chain in hosting the Flexpack Tech Tour, a series of free seminars across the USA to share knowledge and discuss flexible packaging trends, challenges and solutions. At the first seminar in California, Denny McGee and Eric van den Berg of MPS America LLC will be presenting the EF multisubstrate press technology in addition to the EXL-packaging press, solutions which allow narrow web printers to capitalize on flexible packaging opportunities.

MPS joins forces with Avery Dennison, GEW, DuPont, Karlville, Screen and Zeller+Gmelin in the series of seminars to discuss various topics such as low migration UV inks, nitrogen inert UV curing, newest printing plate technology, latest high and standard barrier flexible packaging substrates, 4800 dpi imaging technology, converting equipments and the latest press technologies. The first seminar will be held on March 13 in Los Angeles, California. It will be followed by seminars in April, May, June and November in Carolina, Texas, New York and Illinois respectively.

the latest needs of shelf differentiation required by brand manufacturers.

technology will be featured during the seminars, which is especially designed for label production as well as the printing of flexible packaging on unsupported film or carton board.

Change of materials can be done rapidly and register and control systems ensure that printing meets the pre-established

Denny McGee, president of MPS America LLC comments: “The Flexpack Tech Tour provides an ideal opportunity to engage with leading US narrow web converters in a setting that provides an open dialogue.

Specific needs can be discussed and responded directly with collective knowledge and shared solutions. There are many new market opportunities for current label printers to print shrink sleeves, pouches, and flexible packaging with the focus on short runs and

guidelines. A range of converting options can also be integrated to comply with

faster turnaround.

MPS supports its customers with these new printing developments and packaging evolutions.”

The MPS EF multi-substrate press

New JETSCI M series industrial inkjet for low to medium production Monotech Inkjet Systems, a distinguished division of Monotech Systems specialized in manufacturing and supplying of high

industrial inkjet systems launched JETSCI M series industrial inkjet. The company has already launched and done successful installation of many JETSCI Y series inkjet systems in India for variable data printing at very high speeds and lowest operating costs for the customers doing very high production volumes with UV and Water based inks models.

JETSCI M series monochrome printing systems add value to the jobs for customers printing low to medium production volume.

Multiple print heads can be included in the system to get the variable data printed at different locations across the print widths economically.

Salient Features and Specs: • Single Printhead width of 72 mm • Resolutions Possible: 360 X 180, 360 X

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360, 360 X 720 DPI Speeds are over 100 m/min UV, Water Based and Solvent Inks Spot Color, Varnish, White, Security inks Suitable for Sheetfed and Web systems integration (Inline or offline) User Friendly VDP Software and Industrial Controller Variable Barcodes, 2-D/QR Codes, Text, Numbers, Address, Images etc.

Lowest Operating Cost

Three Models are launched with UV, Water Based and Solvent Inks.

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Esko addresses key market trends at Ipex 2014 At Ipex 2014, Esko put a spotlight on solutions that help operations address the industry’s primary challenges. Professionals from packaging, labels, printing and sign & display businesses, as well as designers and brand owners, had the opportunity to view Esko’s solutions that are designed to help them better meet the challenges of today’s dynamic and rapidly changing industry.

Products on display on Esko stand S4-F310 included the Esko Software Suite, Kongsberg XP24 digital cutting table and CDI Spark 2420 with Full HD Flexo. Also subsidiary Enfocus was present on the Esko stand to demonstrate its newest PitStop preflighting and Switch automation solution.

“Various industry drivers and megatrends create a challenging context in which packaging service providers and printers are under constant pressure to change,” states Paul Bates, Esko’s Regional Business Manager. “We are inspired by trends in the industry and focus on five key directions for packaging preproduction as we continue to innovate our products and solutions. All this is backed up by a significant amount of conversation with and feedback from both brand owners and packaging converters.”

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Workflow automation shifts gears to “lights out” Esko Automation Engine smart workflow tickets route designs intelligently and with as little operator intervention as possible, from design to press-ready printing plates.

Workflow automation stretches beyond printing and finishing to integrate with brand design at the start and logistics at the end.

With new modules such as Automation Engine Connect, prepress workflow is no longer an island of expertise, but the centerpiece that integrates external data from whatever source, internal or external, with the packaging production workflow.

Esko Color Engine is embedded throughout the entire workflow to ensure accurate and consistent colour reproduction from start to finish. It is linked to the PantoneLIVE™ cloud for flawless colour communication. The flexo platemaking process, the last step before the printing press, becomes more automated with the CDI devices that ensure integrated plate imaging. Quality is maintained by Esko Full HD Flexo, the first and only fully digital platemaking workflow in the industry.

Smart templates rule A smart design template connected to

content in external databases is the basis for full end-to-end workflow automation. With Esko Dynamic Content, graphics and content are strictly separated and critical content resides securely in cloud-based asset storage. Templates retrieve content from the brand owner’s packaging management system, where changes must only be made once in order to flow through the system to ensure packaging production within the constraints of brand and legal guidelines.

Quality comes first With a successful automated workflow, the focus of a prepress operator shifts entirely to quality checking. At Ipex, Esko showed for the first time an ArtPro companion, a new cross platform software application dedicated to quality checking of packaging production files. Integration of the workflow with inline visual inspection systems closes the loop with the printing process while integration with CAPE palletization and logistics software provides ample opportunity to produce environmentally friendly packaging through a reduction in supply chain waste. Finally, the unrivalled quality produced on Esko’s highly popular Kongsberg digital cutting tables for

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packaging, display and sign applications, provides automation, increased productivity and outstanding precision.

Interactive editing is “task driven” For its latest software release, Esko has focused its research and development efforts on improving the operator experience.

Operators will execute their most critical tasks, quality checking and exception handling, in a much more efficient way with a task-driven GUI. Only the tools required for a task are on the operator’s desktop or mobile device. Intelligent wizards guide the operator through expert processes, with 3D and preview of finishing operations as mainstream technology. States Bates: “In the new FlexProof, profiling brand colours for a multi-channel press setup becomes child’s play. With Studio and Store Visualizer, Esko has pioneered the introduction of 3D visualization for virtual mock-ups and storesimulation in the packaging workflow.”

Online supply chain integration Integrated packaging-savvy production and asset management systems dramatically improve time to market and reduce cost.

They also support operations that run virtually anywhere in the world, in a home office or even on the road. WebCenter will take this a step further with new technology that dramatically simplifies the transfer of jobs from one production facility to another,

handing over entire projects. Another facet is the integration with CHILI Publisher that turns WebCenter into an online editing platform for any remote stakeholder in the process.

Dedicated tools for project management and supply chain collaboration will make WebCenter the preferred backbone for global and local packaging production facilities.

“Ipex is an important platform to communicate with a highly diverse audience that is looking for future-oriented, sustainable solutions,” concludes Bates. “We’re looking forward to manifold encounters with various players in the packaging supply chain, in the first place with people looking at investing in a digital press for whom Esko solutions are an enabler for color management and workflow automation. Secondly brand

Brand Management software as a marketleading solution and deploy it for supply chain integration and packaging project management. Thirdly, packaging converters who leverage our solutions for the utmost in quality and productivity, and know us as a trusted business partner that delivers substantial benefits to an ever-growing customer base. In other words, results that make everybody smile!”

owners and retailers who recognize Esko

Ajanta Packaging expands with Plant in Thailand One of the leading label printers of India, Ajanta Packaging has expanded its operations to Thailand with the opening of its fourth global facility. The recent plant is situated in Amata City and started operations in February 2014. The facility houses and Iwasaki Offset press and a combination press from Nilpeter – the state-of-the-art FB 3300 Flexo. Nilpeter FB 3300 was bought

by Ajanta at Labelexpo Europe and is a highly customized 10-colour press featuring

gravure, hot foil, cold foil and screen printing capabilities.

Ajanta with its facilities in Daman and Baddi in India, Sharjah in UAE and now in Thailand offers a full range of labeling solutions through a combination of waterless offset, narrow web flexo and screen printing and converting processes with its state of the art presses.

Glimpses of INDIA PAVILION India Pavilion in Interpack 2014 INAUGURATION Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) is organizing “INDIA PAVILION” with the biggest area ever measuring 468 sq. mtrs. in INTERPACK 2014, scheduled to be held between 08-14 May 2014 at Düsseldorf fair ground, Germany.

INTERPACK 2014 will be a unique platform for all the Packaging & allied Industry as well as for end user industries across the Nation to project strong Indian Potential across the world. IIP expects strong participation of Industry members from India and INDIA PAVILION to showcase strength of Indian Packaging Industry. IPP has announced that only a few stalls are left at the INDIA PAVILION, those who want to grab the opportunity should timely book their space which shall be allotted on first come first serve basis.

The Institute has also designed a special package tour for exhibitors and visitor delegates.

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The Label Says it All Security logistics labels from Schreiner ProTech showcase the label industry’s expertise in product authentication FINAT, Europe’s international industry association for self-adhesive labels, is active in promoting the achievements of its members, many of whom are label converters, through its annual label competition, whose winning entries go forward for judging in the prestigious World Label Awards. Both competitions demonstrate the versatility, flexibility, and technical skills that print on to self-adhesive labelstock can deliver. One area where selfadhesive labels have, in recent years, proved particularly adept is in the creation of security labels to help brand owners to provide authentication data for their products, and foil the perpetrators of today’s huge global business in counterfeit goods and ‘grey market’ trading.

The world’s biggest brand Global sales of fake goods are now estimated at $650bn per annum, making ‘counterfeit’ the world’s biggest brand. As well as threatening the welfare of purchasers, fake goods negatively affect customer brand loyalty and, of course, the brand owner’s profitability.

A winning example A fine example of an effective security logistics label from Schreiner Group’s ProTech division has been honoured in the 2013 World Label Awards competition.

Proclaimed the winner in the technical category covering combination line print, the Schreiner security logistics label features a complex package of overt, covert, and digital security features. It demonstrates ‘best practice’ in leading-edge layered security solutions for high-value and sensitive goods -- in this case, critical OEM automotive spare parts – and it has already found commercial success for authenticating BMW spares.

Why use a label?

Labels are the preferred carrier of security features of all kinds, since they provide an accessible substrate which may be checked for authenticity in a number of ways. With self-adhesive labels in particular, the opportunities to build covert security features into or under the label face, or in the adhesive, are diverse.

Three levels of security The three major areas of focus are the provision of devices for visual authentication (with the naked eye, or with a scanner of some kind); secure tracking systems (creating a continuum through the supply and distribution chain); and anti-counterfeiting technologies – often bespoke -- that are difficult, or impossible, to replicate. Such devices may be overt or covert, to provide the broadest possible umbrella of protection for everything from

ethical pharmaceuticals to legal documents, designer handbags, automotive parts, prepared foods and their ingredients, toys, and computer software. They can involve the use of the label substrate itself (eg with security watermarks), inks and coatings, Data Matrix codes, holography, and even chemical taggants and microtaggants -- including DNA -- which are detectable only with dedicated specialist scanners.

The key to success in the real world The Schreiner ProTech security logistic label’s specification brings together a complex cocktail of such features – some of which require professional authentication, and all of which need brand owner involvement in developing and using their company’s own security labeling system. As Thomas Völcker, Director, Business Development and Marketing at Schreiner ProSecure, explains: ‘Security is not just a matter of technology today. It’s a matter of educating the people who have to authenticate the product.’

Visible tamper evidence Such education will begin with checking entry-level packaging features like security seals, which will readily provide tamper evidence without the use of any tools except the naked eye.

Covert features At the second level of security, covert features are added to the Schreiner security

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logistics label via the printing process, including two- and three-dimensional demetallized holographic stripes which produce different (and identifiable) optical effects when they are viewed from different angles.

Security inks deliver additional features.

Thermochromic inks, which change colour at different temperatures, fade to show a ‘genuine’ message when the labelled pack is at body temperature. UV luminescent inks produce a hidden text line and other marks when viewed under a black light. Additionally, a high-resolution random pattern, printed from an extra-high resolution digital master, is printed on the label to enable authenticators to detect label copying. Anyone copying the pattern illegally will achieve less precision and technical detail in the image, since it is being copied from previous printed matter and not from the digital master. (It will in fact be slightly blurred). A simple scan with a handheld device or even a smartphone and will uncover this blurring and identify the fake.

Track-and-trace functionality Finally, a unique track-and-trace security product batch code is added to verify the integrity of the logistics chain. As with all advanced authentication labelling solutions, customer-specific features can be added to order – and Schreiner ProSecure offers many additional options. Foiling the fraudsters is now a major concern on high-value goods such as automotive spares, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and on wines and spirits.

Multi-layer security labels from FINAT member companies such as Schreiner ProTech are contributing significantly to reducing the damage for both purchasers and brand owners.

Sidebar Schreiner Group were also victorious in the Innovation category in the 2013 FINAT Label Competition with their Electric Conductive Films – produced using advanced printing and diecutting techniques, and used in electrical and electronic applications such as membrane touch switches and other conductive functions.

Schreiner Group The Schreiner Group, based in

Berry Plastics to acquire Rexam’s Healthcare Containers and Closures business Today Berry Plastics Group, Inc. has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the U.S., Mexico, and India portions of Rexam’s Healthcare Containers and Closures (C&C) business.

Berry Plastics has also made a binding offer to purchase the French portion of Rexam’s C&C business, which Rexam may accept after completion of the required consultation process with the works council in France.

Upon completion of both transactions, Berry Plastics would pay approximately $135 million for the entire Healthcare Containers and Closures business unit, with the closing expected to take place in the second calendar quarter of 2014. The Company

Oberschleissheim, Germany, is a familyowned company with its core capability in label print and converting. Over the years, the company has developed a broad raft of expert speciality products and services to meet the needs of brand owners who wish to protect their products with market-leading, up-to-the-minute technologies. Working with the Schreiner ProTech division, the standalone Schreiner ProSecure competence centre is dedicated to the provision of security features for packaging and labels – a field where, today, self-adhesive label converters around the globe are becoming skilled in developing a technical security print platform to provide a valuable additional benefit to their brand-owner customers.

expects the acquisition, which will be funded from existing liquidity, to be deleveraging after achieving synergies.

The Healthcare Containers and Closures business produces bottles, closures and specialty products for pharmaceutical and OTC (over-the-counter) applications. The transaction includes eight manufacturing locations - five in the United States and one each in Mexico, France, and India, with total employment of approximately 1,500 and 2013 sales of $262 million.

“The proposed acquisition of the Rexam Healthcare Containers and Closures

business is directly aligned with our fundamental strategic initiatives,” said Jon Rich, Chairman and CEO of Berry Plastics.

“The U.S. portion of the business has a highly synergistic fit with our current healthcare product portfolio, while the facilities located outside the United States will allow us to increase our presence in the attractive global healthcare market segment.”

Berry Plastics Group, Inc. is a provider of value-added plastic consumer packaging and engineered materials delivering highquality customized solutions to customers with annual net sales of over $4.6 billion in fiscal 2013. The company has its world headquarters in Evansville, Indiana.

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Xeikon presents enhanced Folding Carton Suite to meet changing needs of packaging market Xeikon showcased its enhanced Folding Carton Suite at Ipex 2014. The digital production of folding cartons is ideal for event-driven seasonal packaging, intensive test marketing, just-in-time delivery contracts and customization of shorter runs to appeal to smaller geographic and demographic market segments. With the Folding Carton Suite, Xeikon offers a ready-to-use package, making it easy for customers to configure an efficient and cost-effective set-up for the digital production of folding cartons. It’s the ideal solution for packaging converters who need to add high quality cost-effective short runs of folding cartons to their mix of offerings as well as for commercial printers looking to enter the packaging market.

The Xeikon Folding Carton Suite includes a Xeikon 3000 Series digital press, a range of recommended substrates, specific workflow and software components, toners, consumables and finishing equipment.

“Digital printing technologies are proven to be the most effective means of meeting evolving market needs such as greater variety of products, smaller quantities and faster time-to-market. The continuous enhancements to the Folding Carton Suite demonstrate our dedication to providing the best end-to-end digital printing solutions to the market, and address the changing needs of brand owners and packaging converters,” says Filip Weymans, of Segment Labels and Packaging at Xeikon. “The Xeikon Folding Carton Suite allows them to digitally produce the same high quality packaging but for a

whole range of new applications, allowing them to build new revue streams with higher profit margins.”

He continues: “The fact that we offer a webfed solution ensures maximum productivity and minimum waste thanks to the full rotary press technology with a variable repeat length, as well as cost effectiveness by purchasing the substrate on a roll. Its ability to offer B2 and larger format print is another advantage of the Xeikon 3000 Series presses. Specifically the Xeikon 3050 and Xeikon 3500 are tuned to the production of high quality short runs of folding cartons for a wide variety of industries.”

Extending the colour gamut The enhanced Folding Carton Suite now offers a basic press configuration where the print stations are equipped with orange toner, in combination with CMYK. The extended colour gamut achieved with this configuration ensures the accurate production of a wider range of brand colours. Optional the orange toner can be replaced with other colours such as red, blue or green when the work of the print provider would rather require a colour gamut in that area. “The new configuration with orange toner is the result of Xeikon’s listening to and answering the needs of today’s brand owners and packaging converters,” comments Weymans.

“With orange toner, we ensure the best possible match for the broadest array of

brand colours.” Also included in the Folding Carton Suite is the cloud-based Xeikon Color Control to make colour management even easier.

One-pass digital printing and digital varnishing An alternative press configuration includes a digital spot varnish station, equipped with Durable Clear Toner. The Durable Clear Toner applies in-line spot varnish to make the folding box scuff and scratch resistant, a standard requirement with folding carton production. Having printing and varnishing done one-pass, on one press, saves time and space in the plant, and also eliminates the need for additional investments in separate varnishing stations. Weymans adds: “Durable Clear Toner supports greater diversification with one compact solution for inline production of unique cartons with the possibility for each one to be different. It is the perfect solution for small to mediumsized folding carton printers that are mostly serving local markets.”

In addition, Xeikon QA-I toners which are used for all label and packaging applications, score well in terms of lightfastness and comply with FDA guidelines for indirect food contact and direct contact with dry food substances that contain no surface oil or fat.

Stand-out technologies The Folding Carton Suite also features a unique fuser drum to enable the production of smooth and consistent print on uneven and textured media, especially recycled board stock ranging from GC board to GC, GT and GZ grades. The Alpine 516 fuser drum has a flexible outer layer as opposed to a standard hard drum surface which can result in an uneven gloss level on textured materials. It is offered as an option for the two 516 mm wide printing presses in the Xeikon 3000 Series, the entry level Xeikon 3050 and high speed Xeikon 3500, and existing installations can be field upgraded to benefit from this exclusive Xeikon capability.

In order to increase the lifecycle of parts a simple-to-activate web cleaning system has now also been included in the Folding Carton Suite, lowering the overall cost of production.

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POWERCOAT ultra smooth, 100% recyclable paper for printed electronics ushers in a new generation of smart products Arjowiggins Creative Papers’ PowerCoat® paper for printed electronics is forging a radical and exciting path for paper and printing. The innovative product demonstrates at two important events – the recent IPEX at London and PE EUROPE 2014, to take place in Berlin in April. At IPEX, Arjowiggins showed how the seamless integration of complex printed electronic circuitry on PowerCoat® paper creates infinite opportunities for innovation across a whole host of industries. Retail, medical, education, entertainment, finance even aerospace are just some of the sectors to benefit. Indeed, the five-times award-winning substrate allows interactive intelligence to be seamlessly applied to everyday products with the possibilities limited only by the imagination.

The intelligent paper can be used for tracking, for security and for anticounterfeiting, or for smart ticketing and wearable security devices. It makes possible blue-sky thinking around interactive food and medical labelling and packaging, and paves the way for engaging customer, consumer or student communications as well as intelligent information gathering.

Arjowiggins Creative Papers has developed two distinct ranges of paper that cover a wide range of printed electronics applications and print and processing techniques. Its

unique cellulosic formulation and patented coating process as well as its impressive green credentials make PowerCoat® a real contender in areas presently dominated by environmentally harmful PET-based technology.

PowerCoat®HD is the original ultra-smooth paper substrate designed for high-definition patterning such as microelectronics and electroplating. With incredible thermal stability, mechanical strength and outstanding sintering capabilities, this range is the ideal substrate for more advanced printed electronics.

The incredibly smooth surface that makes PowerCoat®HD the optimum base for silver-ink printed circuitry also makes it the perfect foil for a designer’s imagination. It is this smoothness that allows for a significant reduction of the amount of ink used for printing in some cases by as much as 10 times. It is the ideal substrate for laser lithography of high resolution patterning (as low as 5 μm ) and is compatible across a full range of printing techniques, delivering superb performances with Inkjet, Flexo, Gravure, Screen Printing and Laser Ablation processes.

PowerCoat®HD comes in 2 standard thicknesses of 95μm and 230μm but can also be customised to suit a desired application.

It is available in both sheets and reels, the advantage of the latter being that it is the perfect partner for interactive advertising in which large-scale, wall-mounted graphics and functionality can be united in one powerful medium. Indeed, feasibly it could make a whole room interactive and ‘powered’.

Like all papers from Arjowiggins Creative Papers, PowerCoat®HD is FSC certified, biodegradable and 100% recyclable.

Beautiful and intelligent interactive paperbased products make for arresting packaging, stimulating interactive gifts and cards, intelligent magazines and more.

PowerCoat®XD, the more recent addition to the PowerCoat® family of products, is the mid-range cellulosic substrate, designed for

high throughput electronics applications, bringing interaction and functionality to a wide range of everyday products. NFC and RFID applications are completely realisable on this substrate, allowing tags to become an integral part of pretty much any paper product.

PowerCoat®XD is available in both reel and sheet formats and in two standard paper weights: 125μm and 200μm. It too can be customised upon request and is an ideal substrate for Screen Printing, Roll-to-Roll Flexo-Helio, Gravure and Offset printing techniques.

All PowerCoat® products benefit from all the advantages of being a paper – it can be printed with graphics, folded, cut, shaped, torn and even burned – all to create a desired effect or memorable interaction.

Partners at IPEX, London 2014 and PE Europe, Berlin 2014 At IPEX London and PE Europe, Arjowiggins Creative Papers co-hosted a booth with Ceradrop – manufacturers of high performance inkjet printers exclusively for the Printed Electronics Industry.

Five Times a Winner In just over a year, PowerCoat® has won the following accolades: • World Technology Award • Innovative Excellence from the InterTech Awards of The Printing Industries of America • Product Development Award from the IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe/ Graphene LIVE 2013 Awards • Paper and Board Innovation of the Year from Packaging and Converting Intelligence • Inducted into the Material Connexion® international Library, reserved for highly innovative and sustainable materials.

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Sappi set to celebrate €60m Alfeld Mill PM 2 Rebuild we were excited to be unveiling the results to a larger audience at this celebratory event.”

Sappi’s ambitious €60m transformation of Alfeld Mill’s PM 2 was concluded on schedule with the quality exceeding expectations. To celebrate the successful completion, Sappi hosted a special event of the official inauguration of PM 2 rebuild on March 27th to commemorate this undertaking. More than 200 customers, partners, officials, suppliers and members of the media joined Sappi at this celebration event.

This innovative and versatile machine is probably the largest, papermaking machine producing one-sided coated speciality papers inline. It involved the use of Europe’s largest crane to drop in place a 135-ton MG cylinder 6.5 meters in diameter. In addition to the new MG cylinder, rebuilding PM 2 also included installation of a new head box with dilution system and pre-dryer section as a single tier arrangement.

“The entire project was completed in an extremely short time frame,” says Dr. Stefan Karrer, Mill Director Sappi Alfeld GmbH. “We have already received very positive customer feedback on the high quality achieved, and

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The program started with an interactive panel discussion featuring Cherno Jobatey, the famous German TV presenter, who moderated a panel discussion on Future Industry Trends in paper making. Following informative and interactive sessions conducted throughout the afternoon, visitors were invited to see PM 2 live in production.

The event finished with an evening dinner, providing the participants the opportunity to share impressions.

Prepared for the Future The new papermaking machine delivers a very smooth top-side surface, greater dimension stability and lower penetration of pigments. This improves the overall quality of the grades manufactured on PM 2, enhancing their converting capabilities. The fast and innovative MG machine for one-side-

coated paper in the world, it will produce 135,000 tonnes per annum at 1,200m per minute or 72km per hour. “The PM 2 rebuild project has allowed us to establish Alfeld Mill as a Sappi Competence Center for Speciality Papers and Boards,” Dr. Karrer added.

Rosemarie Asquino, Sales & Marketing Director, Speciality Papers Sappi Fine Paper Europe, adds, “Among the first grades to be produced by the new machine were Fusion®, Parade® Prima, Algro® Finess and Algro® Sol. We have been able to achieve remarkable print results, top dimensional stability and excellent flatness which we know will help our customers achieve high quality results. The higher capacity guarantees customers paper availability in the future.”

Sappi Alfeld will continue to develop new products for the release liner, flexpack and label segment market utilising the new capabilities and capacity made available by the transformation of PM 2.

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REVO Team drives Digital Flexo revolution REVO Digital Flexo Revolution is a Project Team of technology leaders in the flexo industry, which are sharing the objective to digitalize the flexographic process, make it consistent and even more cost effective, to strengthen the overall Flexo business proposition in the Labels and Packaging industry.

UV Flexo due to its high quality and consistency is the preferred REVO printing technology. Extended colour gamut/seven colours separation is the preferred prepress technology: 7 fixed colours (CMYK + Orange, Green, Violet or Reflex Blue) printed on top of each other, as very fine vignettes, are able to reproduce 90-95% of the PMS colour palette. Next generation rollers provide extreme ink transfer consistency due to the open slalom scientifically designed surface.

Digital Automation on the press takes the full advantage of not needing to change anilox and ink to match PMS colours: print and die-cutting cylinders are changed automatically without operator, and also the press runs “digitally” without operator. A list of substrates is provided for immediate production under REVO standards. A top quality converter tests in real production and improves all the new innovations brought in by the cooperation of the REVO Team Members.

REVO Members cooperate, innovate and share together technologies to define “offthe-shelf” protocols, hardware and software, immediately available to converters, who want to start producing in a Digital Flexo environment, without extra costs. A top-

quality converter of Labels and Packaging is part of the REVO Team to test and validate the REVO standards on behalf of future REVO Converters.

REVO Digital Flexo Standards will be available to the entire flexo industry 6 months after the official presentation of the REVO Project. REVO Partners agree to promote an “industry move” of flexo towards the full digitalization of the process, and agree to share at a later stage all the standards and the protocols defined for the best performance of the REVO Digital Flexo Revolution. The REVO Project standards will be open to all the flexographic industry players, who are willing to share the REVO Digital Flexo objectives.

REVO Team Members suggest the following list of main advantages for companies joining the REVO Digital Flexo Revolution.

Cost reduction: less substrate, less inks, less time are wasted for colour matching in the press. 90-95% of PMS palette is reproduced with 7 fixed colours in the press. Less ink is needed to print solid colours as only vignettes are used to reproduce heavy solids.

Less substrate is wasted during set-up in the press due to Digital Automation and more up-time of the press is achieved due to down-time reduction for colour matching, print and die-cutting cylinders change, press set-up, press inconsistency during production.

Consistency: most variables are digitalized during the whole “from pre-press to print”

chain. PMS inks are substituted by 7 fixed colours, operators skills are not required for colour matching. UV flexo inks deliver consistent ink behaviour in the press. Anilox rollers and inks are optimized for consistent performances. Digital Automation on press greatly reduces the variables caused by operator’s skills.

Quality: 7 colours separation-extended colour gamut provide vibrant effects on pictures, more natural and realistic images. 80 lines per cm screen count become standard, taking flexo to a higher print quality level.

Digital flexibility: the same file can be printed on a Digital or a Digital Flexo press, with similar quality and costs. With extremely limited wastes and set-up times on the press, production flow can be similar to a Digital press, with frequent job changes, job interruptions, high flexibility in jobs planning.

Graphic flexibility: a single job can show a virtually unlimited number of PMS colours, without additional print stations: 7 print stations are sufficient. 2 or more jobs can be interlocked, for short-runs production needs, on the same web, even if with several and different PMS colours. Still, 7 colours are sufficient.

A REVO Open House, at GIDUE premises in Florence from 10th To 12th of June 2014 , will introduce the REVO Project to the Labels and Packaging market. Live demonstrations of the full REVO process will be performed, with the participation of all the REVO Team Members.

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MULTIVAC expands with new entry-level Thermoforming R 085 machine MULTIVAC is presenting for the first time at interpack 2014 in Dusseldorf its new R 085 entry-level model for thermoforming packaging. The machine can be used for running both flexible films and rigid films. It is therefore suitable for packing non-food products as well as food.

The new R 085 entry-level model is aimed at those companies in the widest range of sectors, which want to embark on automatic thermoforming packaging. The machine can be ordered with four standard format layouts. It is suitable for packing both sliced products and individual items, and it is able to run rigid as well as flexible films.

The R 085 can be used to produce packs with inert gas as well as vacuum packs, so that users can also meet the requirement for extended shelf life for their packaged products. With its thermoforming depth of up to 80 millimetres, the R 085 provides a whole range of possibilities for pack design. Electric

drives are used for both the lifting units and the transport chain; this means that the R 085 also fulfils the requirements for improved energy efficiency.

This new product is MULTIVAC’s response to current trends in the packaging market.

The demand is rising in almost all sectors for particularly high-quality product packaging in small batch sizes. Entry-level solutions, which are easy to operate, are currently just as much in demand as highly flexible solutions, which can be converted quickly and simply.

integrated as standard in the die design. This makes it easier to convert the machine to other formats. With its outstanding priceperformance ratio - the R 085 is currently the lowest-cost model in the MULTIVAC range - the machine will score particularly heavily with small and medium-sized companies.

The R 085 meets the proven quality standards from MULTIVAC. It is designed in the MULTIVAC Hygienic DesignTM, which enables the machine to be cleaned easily on the inside and outside.

The R 085 is ideally suited to both requirements: it is equipped with the IPC 06 machine control as well as the HMI 2.0 user interface with 12.1” touchscreen. The HMI is integrated in the control cabinet, and it ensures simple and ergonomic operation of the machine. The R 085 also has a quick change system for forming and sealing dies with proven slide-in technology, which is

Edale’s growth continues UK based manufactures of printing presses and converting equipment, Edale has announced their official expansion into the final unit at their head office based in Hampshire. This new expansion will result in an additional 20,000 Sq. ft being added to the already sizable factory, taking the total space to 50,000 Sq. ft, allowing Edale to increase production ensuring alignment with current and future growth plans.

Edale’s head office based in Hampshire

In 2009 Edale made the move into its purpose built head office in Hampshire, two years on and the opening of the second unit was marked by a hugely successful open day with over a hundred people in attendance.

Fast forward to 2014 and Edale’s growth continues. Edale’s open approach to achieving the right solution for customers

through technology partnerships and innovative engineering has seen them having to expand into the remaining unit on site to increase capabilities and facilitate current customer demand.

To assist them in this increased demand for product Edale have also invested £350K in another new Mazak CNC machine centre ensuring the performance of critical components manufactured in house.

James Boughton, Edale’s managing director, comments “In Edale’s growth we look forward to both, continuing and new collaborations with future technology partners and customers globally.”

Edale is the UK based manufacturer of web fed printing presses and converting machinery specialising in four dedicated market sectors; Flexographic Printing, Digital Printing, Commercial Security and Converting Solutions. Edale designs and manufactures all machines at their purpose built Head Office in Hampshire by combining technical expertise and engineering experience and provides value to clients through its innovative and profitable solutions.

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Flexo Gurukul: A flexographic knowledge delivery platform Flexo Gurukul is a unique event conceptualized to bring positive growth to the flexographic printing industry. It is knowledge delivery platform to propagate the technology and train printers, suppliers and end users in the industry.

Pawandeep Sahni, CEO of Fasco Printech, heads Flexo Gurukul – a seminar-based technical training programme for printers who are printing on flexo presses or are willing to enter into the narrow and wide web flexography printing.

Fasco Printech P Ltd., endeavours to empower the printing fraternity with end to end know-how about flexographic print technology by bringing together international experts and trainers to deliver knowledge.

The program aims to contribute to the growth of flexo as a preferred printing process for labels, flexible packaging and folding cartons. The event which has two parts – one in Mumbai in April 2014 and the other in October 2014 – expects over 200 printers’ participation. The Mumbai event will take place on April 28-29 at Khar Gymkhana and the event’s October session will take place from October 29 to November 1.

Flexo Gurukul will start as a technical seminar/training session over a period of 2 days. Starting from basic level, it will gradually progress to the advanced stage of flexo printing. The seminars will impart knowledge on different aspects of flexo printing. The fee for the first session is Rs 9,000 excluding taxes.

Flexo Gurukul is a joint initiative undertaken with Frank Burgos’ company FlexoExchange. com, the recognised flexo training services provider based in the US. Frank has been in this industry for the last 30 years. He has served as the moderator of FlexoExchange’s

technical forum, troubleshooting print problems and offering advice to thousands of members from across the globe. Many of his articles can be found on FlexoExchange. com, covering topics as wide-ranging as attitude to blending and working of inks efficiently. In addition, he has created a YouTube channel dedicated to flexographic printing; UglyFlexo.com, and produced over 90 educational video tutorials.

Fasco plans to target every company in the flexo business in India and South Asia with Flexo Gurukul. The target audience consists of Owners, General Managers, Plant Managers and Production In-charge. The platform is being designed to scale up, in the future and to provide the industry with all the necessary information on infrastructure required to have a stable and a structured training forum.

SICPA acquires Cabot Security Materials SICPA, global provider of security inks, authentication and traceability solutions and services for banknotes, security documents and consumer products, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Cabot Security Materials Inc. (CSMI) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the United States.

CSMI is a product division of Cabot Corporation. The acquisition is in line with SICPA’s strategic expansion of key technologies portfolio.

A new company, STA Technologies Inc., under US registration, has been set up. Upon closing, a total of 40 persons, all current CSMI staff, will continue activities in research & development, production and business development at the current Albuquerque worksite. STA Technologies will be further developed into a competence centre dedicated to material-based technologies for authentication.

Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, SICPA is a trusted provider of secured identification, traceability and authentication solutions and services to central banks, governments and highsecurity printers around the world. Hightechnology security inks are at the core of

the company’s expertise, and for more than 60 years SICPA has been at the forefront of research and innovation in this area. SICPA inks and special features protect banknotes, security and value documents world over from counterfeiting and fraud. Operating on five continents, SICPA is a global company providing technologies and services in more than 200 countries. The acquisition of CSMI will bring the number of SICPA facilities in North America to 7: SICPA Securink Corporation (Springfield, VA and Fort Worth, TX), SICPA Product Security, LLC (Springfield, VA and New York, NY), Meyercord Revenue Inc. (Carol Stream, IL), STA Technologies Inc. (Albuquerque, NM), SICPA Securink Corporation (Vaudreuil-Dorion, Canada) and SICPA Services Ltd (Vancouver, Canada).

A total of 200 staff are employed in SICPA North America.

The sale of Cabot’s Security Materials business to SICPA involves approximately $20 million in cash consideration. The Security Materials business utilizes patented spray pyrolysis technology for brand protection activities and advanced nanotechnology for covert taggant applications.

“We are pleased to have reached an agreement with SICPA at an attractive value for our shareholders,” said Patrick Prevost, Cabot president and chief executive officer.

“The Security Materials business is a leader in covert taggant technology. We believe that SICPA, as a leading player in the security industry, will expand and accelerate the future growth potential of this business.”

In fiscal 2013, the Security Materials business generated $7 million in revenue.

The acquisition is expected to close by the end of fiscal year 2014, pending regulatory approvals.

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Mimaki to bring innovation to InPrint 2014 Mimaki, manufacturer of wide format inkjet printers, has announced that it will be exhibiting at InPrint, being held in conjunction with Hannover Messe 2014 in Germany.

The world’s first trade exhibition exclusively dedicated to print technology for industrial manufacturing will be held from 8 through 10 April. Mimaki will be located in Stand H16 at the show.

“With the growing quality and capabilities of digital textile printing solutions available in the marketplace today,” said Mike Horsten, Marketing Manager for Mimaki Europe, “digital printing on a wide range of fabrics is gaining broad acceptance across a number of markets including fashion, home décor and signs and display graphics. Mimaki has long played a leadership role in delivery of high quality digital textile printing solutions for custom fabrics, test marketing and short runs of printed textiles. In addition, we will be featuring some of our flatbed UV-curable wide format printers that produce a broad array of on-demand printed industrial applications. We are thrilled to be part of this first-ever trade exhibition dedicated to print technology for industrial manufacturing and excited about the solutions we will be able to demonstrate to attendees.”

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Featured Textile Solutions The highlight of Mimaki’s stand will be its highly functional textile printing solutions, including the TS500-1800, the world’s fastest dye sublimation printer, capable of printing at 150 square meters per hour on transfer paper. It produces brilliant colour for apparel and soft signage, both of which are seeing increased demand for short run lengths that are ideal for digital on-demand printing. Key features that set this dye sublimation printer apart in the marketplace include: • Unmatched printing speed for sublimation paper at 150m2/h in high-speed mode. The TS500-1800 uses newly developed printheads that achieve a maximum speed in four- or six-colour mode. The printer includes six printheads, with three staggered.

• Mist removal filter - The mist removal filter prevents problems caused by ink mists and enhances the stability of print operations by suctioning the mist inside the printer.

• Mimaki Degassing Module - The Mimaki degassing module (MDM-20) eliminates the gasses or bubbles that can occur in inks during the printing process, decreasing the likelihood of nozzle blockage and improving the accuracy of ink dot placement. In addition, this module enables the printer to use

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Sb300 dye sublimation ink - Optimized for dye sublimation printing, the Sb300 ink offers an affordable price, dries quickly and produces brilliant colours.

Sb300 ink is available in six colours (Bk,Bl,M,Y,Lbl,Lm).

Auto Media Feeder (AMF) - Mimaki’s unique Auto Media Feeder provides stable feeding and take-up of print media, eliminating much of the need for operator intervention during printing Larger Roll Media Size - The TS5001800 can accept rolls of media up to 60kg and 300mm in diameter, further improving operator productivity by eliminating the need for frequent media changes. Larger orders can be continuously printed without interruption, or batches of smaller orders using the same media can be easily handled.

“We believe that the TS500-1800 will speed the transition to digital printing in the worlds of soft signage and apparel that is already well underway,” Horsten added. “In addition, our dedication to eco-friendly printing is also demonstrated with this textile printer, which uses less ink and water and results in less waste than other printing methods.”

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Mimaki will also be showing the Klieverik GTC101/2000, a partner product for transferring vibrant TS500-1800 prints from sublimation paper to fabric.

UV Printing on Rigid Media “Printing direct to rigid substrates is another huge industrial printing opportunity, for everything from point of purchase materials to promotional products,” Horsten said. “Our portfolio includes printers that can produce an extremely broad range of applications with exceptional quality and productivity.”

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UJF-6042. This UV flatbed printer with LED curing and multiple ink options prints directly on substrates up to 150mm thick with a precise and vivid image quality that is normally only found in more costly printers. It support 6 colours and white ink. Together with its ability to print up to 1800x1800 dpi and its variable dot size, the UJF6042 is engineered to deliver extreme accuracy of the ink drop placement on the substrate. For photo applications, its A2 size means operators can simultaneously print two facing pages of an A3-size photo album. For smaller

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JFX500-2131. This UV printer incorporates brand-new head technology and advanced LED curing. Its advanced head movement control produces an exceptionally

high resolution image quality that can produce legible fonts as small as 2 points. With print speeds of up to 60 square meters per hour with CMYK and 45 square meters per hour with white, it also delivers the ultimate in productivity.

Multiple ink options ensure the ability to produce a wide range of applications, including both rigid and flexible inks.

Roland DGA strengthens management team Roland DGA Corp., manufacturer of advanced wide-format digital printing equipment, as well as state-of-the-art dental, engraving and 3D modeling products, has strengthened its management team with a number of key personnel changes in several departments.

within, create new positions and hire highly qualified individuals to handle our larger customer base and increased demand.

Congratulations to our valued employees taking on new, expanded company roles, and to the skilled individuals just coming aboard.”

Roland DGA President Rick Scrimger says, “Roland’s success within the existing markets we serve has allowed us to continuously innovate, add new product offerings and attract new customers. All of this growth has brought about opportunities to promote from

Mark O’Conner has been promoted to the newly created position of Business Development Manager – Digital Signage.

Prior to assuming his new position, O’Conner served for more than five years as Corporate Events Manager for Roland DGA. Transitioning to sales, O’Connor will play an instrumental role in the launch of Roland’s new line of digital signage equipment aimed at sign shops and other Roland print customers.

Greg Collin has

assumed the newly created position of Product Manager – Digital Signage at Roland DGA. Collin joined Roland in October 2012 as a Service Technician for Rotary Products.

In his new capacity, he will be managing Roland’s new Digital Signage product program, working closely with the company’s new Business Development Manager for that market segment.

Dana Curtis has been promoted to the position of Roland Care Manager. Prior to assuming this position, Curtis served as Roland DGA’s product manager for inkjet devices and cutters. His new responsibilities include overseeing Roland’s dedicated staff of technical support representatives and the development of new customer service tools and resources.

Previously Associate Creative Director at Roland DGA, Dan Wilson has been promoted to the Creative Director position. Jane Napolitano joins Roland DGA as Customer Service Supervisor.

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Xaar launches Xaar 1002 GS6 printhead for UV applications Xaar has announced the launch of the all new Xaar 1002 GS6 for UV applications.

This next generation printhead redefines the standard in single-pass printing, delivering exceptional print quality and productivity to manufacturers worldwide. The Xaar 1002 GS6 has been developed and optimised for a wide range of UV applications; these include labels, laminates, direct-to-shape, packaging and other types of product decoration, where product quality and industrial levels of reliability are paramount.

The All New Xaar 1002 GS6 incorporates multiple new technology features, drawing on Xaar’s many years’ experience in a number of industry sectors, giving improved drop volume uniformity and drop placement accuracy for an even higher quality printed image. Featuring 1000 Optimised Geometry nozzles, the Xaar 1002 GS6 can jet and place drops with the highest precision on the market. As a result this new printhead produces high resolution text and images with smooth tones demanded by manufacturers globally.A key feature of the All New Xaar 1002 is its ability to print heavily pigmented high opacity white inks and high viscosity varnishes extremely reliably,

enabled by Xaar’s patented ink recirculation technology, TF Technology™. Therefore it is the ideal printhead for a wide range of UV applications including labels and printing onto clear packaging for bottles, where opaque backup whites and high build spot varnishes are essential.

The Xaar 1002 GS6 is a highly versatile printhead. It is capable of handling a wide range of fluids and viscosity ranges and is backwards compatible with the Xaar 1001 GS6. Also available alongside the Xaar 1002 GS6 is a range of systems components – including the new slimline HPC3, the XUSB and Xaar Hydra. These have been designed for easy configuration, optimisation and integration to reduce time to market. In addition, the improved uniformity of the Xaar 1002 GS6 allows manufacturers to configure narrow web and wide-format printers faster and more easily. Finally, as the Xaar 1002 GS6 is fully compatible with Xaar 1001 GS6enabled printers, users can easily upgrade whenever they wish and experience the benefits immediately.

“The original Xaar 1001 GS6 with its unique recirculating TF Technology™ kick started

the digital inkjet revolution in the label, direct-to-shape and laminate sectors. The All New Xaar 1002 GS6, incorporating the very latest patented technology, defines the next generation of printhead, setting the levels of quality and performance available to manufacturers in a variety of industries,” says Richard Barham, Sales and Marketing Director, Xaar.

Systems featuring the All New Xaar 1002 GS6 printhead are available now from a number of Original Equipment Manufacturers including Autobond, Durst, EFI, FFEI, Hymmen, INX Digital, KHS, Krones, Sacmi, SPG Prints and Till Engineering.

Events Calendar PrintExpo 2014

AutoPack India 2014

Graph Expo 2014

Date: 18 APR-14 to 20 APR-14 Venue: Chennai Trade Centre Chennai

Date: 09 MAY-14 to 09 MAY-14 Venue: Hilton Mumbai

Date: 28 SEP-14 to 01 OCT-14 Venue: McCormick Place, Chicago, USA

FESPA Digital 2014 Photo & Imaging Expo 2014 Date: 18 APR-14 to 20 APR-14 Venue: Chennai Trade Centre Chennai

Sign & Graphics Expo 2014 Date: 18 APR-14 to 20 APR-14 Venue: Chennai Trade Centre Chennai

PRINTPACK ARABIA 2014 Date: 07 APR-14 to 10 APR-14 Venue: Expo Centre Sharjah UAE

Interpack 2014 Date: 08 MAY-14 to 14 MAY-14 Venue: Dusseldorf, Germany

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Date: 20 MAY-14 to 23 MAY-14 Venue: Munich Exhibition Centre Munich, Germany

Screen Print India 2014 Date: 18 SEP-14 to 21 SEP-14 Venue: The International Centre, Dona Paula, Goa

Eurasia Packaging Fair 2014 Date: 18 SEP-14 to 21 SEP-14 Venue: Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center Istanbul, Turkey

Print China 2015 Date: 07 APR-15 to 12 APR-15 Venue: Guangdong Modern International Exhibition Center Guangdong, China

drupa 2016 Date: 31 MAY-16 to 10 JUN-16 Venue: Dusseldorf, Germany

Readers are required to confirm the dates of the exhibition from the organizers. This is a reader service provided by PRESSIdeas and the company cannot be held responsible for any error or omission.

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