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Could a normal conference have the same profound impact what the LMAI conference achieved? The answer was a unanimous NO. Organised on the lines of the AFTA conference held every year in various locations in Asia, the LMAI conference welcomed a range of prestigious speakers from some of the worlds biggest brands to Goa. The conference not only brought in International experts to discuss case-studies and throw some light on success stories and best practices, but also brought the entire industry together to celebrate and cheer as one Global Family. A report he Indian label industry scenario is one of the best success stories ever written or told. This fast growing industry that has evolved in this last decade and reached staggering heights is not just a simple success story. But a story of grit and determination to reach heights and achieve world level standards in whatever it does. Call it the power of integrity and hardwork. This same camaraderie was seen at the Innovations Unlimited conference held at Hotel Park Hyatt in Goa, this July end. Organized by Label Manufacturers Association of Indias (LMAI), this conference was one of the best networking sessions ever organized by any association in the Indian printing industry. And what a conference it was! Something that caught everyone by surprise as not only it was aided with power packed sessions imparting
knowledge but equally enthralling were the fun-filled networking session sessions that winded up way into the night; bringing the industry much closer than it was ever before. The due credit for such a wonderful conference cum networking session goes to the LMAI team headed by President Vivek Kapoor and equally supported by Sandeep Zaveri, Amit Sheth, Ajay Mehta, Ajay Agarwal, Harveer Sahni
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and the rest of the organizing team. The LMAI that had been toying with the idea of holding a conference for long time were really apprehensive of the response that would be meted out to them. And hence had targeted the number of delegates at a modest 125 and booked the hotel rooms accordingly. However, a targeted approach by the whole team coupled with the event organizers and media support not only hyped up the conference but found new takers too. Says Harveer Sahni of Weldon Celloplast: When the event was conceptualized, the LMAI team was very optimistic and eager to hold the conference at Goa. As we came closer to the date of the event it became a little uneasy situation as even the event managers had not been finalized. Somewhere around the end of January 2011, Vivek Kapoor the LMAI President pressed the panic button. What followed was a concentrated build up to an amazing event. Vivek called all in his team across India daily and talked for hours. All of us still joke - Vivek has free telephone lines. The team gelled together, worked hard and what evolved months later will be a part of history of label in this country. Such was the impact that not only the whos who of the label industry had sent in their confirmations, but more people were interested to be a part of the event. The organizers on their hands now had a gigantic task as the figures rose from 125 to 160 to later 220 to finally settle at 270! Whoa!! The event was already a hit even before it started. Since the venue couldnt accommodate all of them together at one place, nearby properties were booked. And though it was quite a distance from the main venue, none of the guests were complaining. Neither did the delegates complain of having to attend the conference session immediately after registration for presentations at the conference hall. Curtain raiser was a Bang On The high-level LMAI conference took off post lunch on the 29th July with a welcome note by Vivek Kapoor who welcomed all the delegates to the conference. And since we all talk of the Indian success story, Ajay Mehta of SMI Coated Products gave a presentation on good entrepreneurship skills. He was followed by Jean Pierre DeMoor VP Esko Artwork on Security designs and anti-counterfeit techniques and Boon Chai Tan of DuPont Packaging who discussed on the New techniques in plate making technologies and HD Flexo. He also spoke on how DuPont is working closely with EskoArtwork
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benefits of HD Flexo with digital DuPont Cyrel to give unsurpassed sharpness and detail, fine highlights and vignettes and enhanced solid ink density. With HD Flexo, the flexo converter will notice many significant advantages; especially the sharp detail in plates and high quality text and line art. With an exceptional dot structure and extraordinary screening, tints are smoother and easier to print. Meanwhile, there is a smooth vignette transition throughout the highlights to zero and a high contrast in highlights and shadows without visible, hard edges. After the hard hitting sessions clustered with mind boggling details and knowledge on innovative developments in the field, the delegates were now ready for something entertaining to unwind. There was suspense in store. No one could even wildly imagine that LMAI will be arranging for some mind blowing performances by African drummers from the group Drum Caf to bring in power, passion and energy to the event. As one might be aware of, the drum is an ancient tool of communication and community building among many other cultures around the world. Yes, before any major tribal decision were made, the community gathered together at the centre of the village to make music. This joyous making of music broke down barriers and created a sense of Said Sheetal Mishra, Business Manager Flexo Image Graphics: The program was so nice, it transported me to Africa for some time. I enjoyed it very much and I had a wonderful time. Added Amitabh Luthra of Printers Supply Co. Kolkata: With the entire auditorium drumming to one beat, Innovations Unlimited has caught everyone unawares and surprised all present out here. I should say, this is a fabulous start to a great conference. The enthusiasm amongst all the delegates was very high and the session was successful beyond our expectations cheered Ajay Mehta of SMI and a core LMAI Team member. The sudden start and stop technique worked as a booster and a revitaliser as our minds stared feeling the rhythm! added a delegate. Yes! Even I feel so as these Drum Sessions not only sparks creativity but also promotes creative or out-the-box thinking as the Left and right brain are used simultaneously, said another. This drumming session winded up when the bar was thrown open and delegates and guests kept enjoying till late at night. Learning and insight Day two of the conference had two sessions pre-lunch and two sessions post-lunch. Though the delegates winded quite late at night, yet they were fully present to catch the first paper of the day. The first session of the day started with the opening address by Sandeep Zaveri the Co-Chairman of the LMAI conference committee and YMC President. Bhrigav Jain of Monarch Graphics followed him speaking on the latest technologies related to intermittent presses on behalf of Label Planet. In-depth conference presentations were delivered by highprofile experts following him including a presentation on New flexo technology drives lean manufacturing and sustainability by Jeff Feltz of Mark Andy. Just before the coffee break was called, Federico dAnnunzios presentation on Flexo v/s Digital was one worth noting as it imparted more knowledge on the
unity, thus enabling communities to become more effective in their decision-making. As the African drummers on stage started to hammer on the skins of their drums, a hall fully packed with delegates that belonged to the Indian label fraternity quickly reached an Alpha state, relieving their stressful journeys (if any) hitting the drum placed squarely in the here and now. Initially confused with what to do with the drums given to them, the delegates readily became involved in the drumming, turning the tables from the expected environment of spectator / performer to an interactive environment where the lines between spectator and performer merged.
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with a discussion by Itsik Krief, Global head (label solutions) HP on The Digital Challenge: When and how to go digital. He reiterated that digital printing offers print quality as good as or better than flexo, while making it possible to quickly adapt labels and packaging for seasonal promotions, etc. Panel discussion on presses One of the most looked forward to debate was the Panel discussion on presses headed by Roger Pellow, MD - Labelexpo Group and included all the major press manufacturers on one dias. They provided more ideas and insights as well as cleared the airs and doubts of the printers on the kind of presses that would suit their style of business. This panel discussion was the most sought after especially to those who were looking at investing in new and advanced range of presses to accelerate their growth. Materials, Consumables, Liners and siliconising Post tea break, the session focused on post production and finishing with a paper by Keith Montgomery of ABG on Digital web finishing including Braille and booklets, to later move into Stamping foils decoration and brand protection by Wolfgran Buckard of Kurz who adhered that stamping foils are not only used for branding, decoration and security purpose but they create a strong anticounterfeit barrier besides enhancing the brand equity of the product. George Lyle of Flint Group in his presentation on New technologies in Ink gave more insights into the world of inks. The final and the last paper in the series were presented by Michael Bethge of Ahlstrom on Efforts,
Digital - Flexo Concept from Gidue -The new benchmark for the labels and packaging industry. Delegates to the second session pre-lunch got to hear a presentation on Innovative packaging and improving brand security, brand awareness and functionality by Andrew Crawford of Avery Dennison. Kishor Sarkar of Gallus offered an insightful presentation on the Threats and opportunity of self adhesive label applications. After him, Dilip Shah of Nilpeter delved into the Advantages of using combination presses and related technologies. In absence of Rotatek Vice President Gaetan De Charry who was supposed to be speaking on New technologies in intermittent converting, Ranesh Bajaj of Creed Engineers took the position and presented the paper before the lunch break was called. The post lunch session started off
challenges and tasks of the recycling of siliconised liner. The Label industry has been struggling with this concern for years. This was well tackled in this paper. Party time and a time to say goodbye As all good things come to an end, even this interactive conference concluded with a vote of thanks by Ajay Agarwal, Chairman of the LMAI Conference Committee. It was time to party yet again. The delegates were given two hours to rest and change into casual attires while the event managers Pooja Ghai and her Tranquil World team got busy in resetting the venue from the drab conference look into something sensational for the evening. When the guests returned to a new setting in the hall, it was time for the awards for the sponsors before the
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of the company. Jeff Feltz of Mark Adding colour Andy said: For every to the evening: industry today, it is Manasi Scott important to have a forum where people can examine and share new developments and trends. Finding the ideal audience and sharing the experience becomes increasingly a necessary activity for all of us, and Mark Andy / Flexo Image Graphics has found that glamorous singer, composer, the LMAI Conference is such a performer and actress Manasi Scott forum. who was seen in the Bollywood film Acid Factory as well as the John Success achieved Abraham starrer Jhootha hi Sahi The LMAI team had targeted the made a grand entry. She set the mood number of delegates at 125 before by getting the label community on to closing the bookings at 220. the dance floor. And the entire However, the persistence of delegates made the LMAI fraternity were zooming and sashaying to the beats of the music with their team reconsider the decision hands up and feet tapping on a jam and despite refusing many, packed dance floor. Having done this, they closed the bookings at Manasi left for the DJ to take over and 270! The organizers, it was fun all the way - all celebrating especially Vivek Kapoor and like one global family. They were Sandeep Zaveri had on their partying hard, dancing, enjoying till hands a gigantic task and the wee hours of the morning. they were all set to deliver. And with the help of the Delegate speak event organizers Tranquil Federico dAnnunzio, Managing World, they delivered well Director of Italian press manufacturer, to make it a memorable one Gidue, said: Such networkings to one and all. coupled with technical insights not The conference was a resounding only helps us to address the entire success and Sandeep Zaveri was quite fraternity on the newest areas that we upbeat about it. He said: Were very are working on, but you also have the pleased with the success of this time to get into deep discussions with conference and are delighted to have potential customers allowing us to talk provided a forum for debate, ideas about ideas, strategies and the vision generation and education about the exciting technological developments and business All on the dance floor, shaking a leg.. opportunities opening up for the region. The conference had two busy days with a variety of presentations by both local and international experts and we look forward to seeing the industry again soon in some other equally exciting location with more members. On being asked how it makes him feel that LMAIs
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maiden venture is a big success, Vivek Kapoor says, I take this opportunity to thank all the sponsors as well as the delegates who made it a point to make the conference a big success. And we at LMAI owe this success to all of you, especially the sponsors who put their big foot forward. I would like to especially thank our Platinum sponsor Avery Dennison without whom this conference would not have been possible to deliver. Not to forget the team members including Harveer Sahni, Ranesh Bajaj, Ajay Agarwal, Amit Sheth, Ajay Mehta and others who worked against time to make it a grand success. When we approached Gururaj of Wintek Flexo Prints to be the moderator of this conference, he was more than eager to wield the baton and did a marvelous job.
Vivek Kapoor & Sandeep Zaveri: Partners in Success
When I took over as President of the association, LMAI had hardly 40 members. Due to many such initiatives by the entire team today, not only has the membership grown to 280 but seems certain that this list will continue to grow rapidly. In the run-up to its various initiatives, LMAI also established a global young label leaders network to promote the sharing of ideas and information amongst this segment headed by Sandeep Zaveri as President and has been termed successful. Today, LMAI is also recognized globally and is a part of the L8 team that established a framework for the exchange of association information, regional market data and general information about the narrow web industry, signed off Vivek.
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WEBTECH SECURES BRIGHT FUTURE WITH INVESTMENTS IN PRATI

The label industry is growing at a fast pace and India has the opportunity to replicate the IT success story. But this requires sustained efforts on the part of the industry players who need to gear up by upgrading technology. Webtech Industries goal is to rapidly expand operations to more locations within and outside India. Naturally, this self adhesive label specialist added on the latest technology from Prati to help continue its rapid growth in the pharma and healthcare sectors and aid its expansion plans into the cosmetics and FMCG markets. ebtech Industries, India, expects its latest investment in three Prati SUN TE330 slitter inspection rewinders, equipped with AVT camera systems, to help it continue its rapid growth in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors and aid its expansion plans into the cosmetics and FMCG markets. Following its latest investment the ambitious Mumbai company now delivers a high level of quality control with eight Prati SUN TE330 slitter inspection rewinders. Amar Chhajed, who founded the company in 1998 explains Webtechs commitment to the solutions: We have consistently bought the Prati SUN TE330 slitter inspection
rewinders for the last few years and we can easily say that the Prati machines have contributed a lot to our overall efficiency and quality. Webtech bought their first Prati machine through Reifenhasuer India, Pratis distributor in that area, which is also marketing Gidue and AVT systems as Webtech was looking for a total solution provider to their entire need including after sale support Simple design and sturdy build key qualities We evaluated many systems for our slitting/rewinding and inspection requirements and found the Prati machines ideal for our needs and expectations. The simplicity in design, sturdy build quality and easy compatibility with 100% defect detection camera systems were the main features for us. We are extremely happy and satisfied with the overall quality of Pratis products and services. The Prati SUN TE330 slitter inspection rewinder detects missing labels, color discrepancies as well as a matrix waste on a wide range of pressure sensitive labels, unsupported paper, cardboard, as well as aluminum. If equipped with inkjet print-head, it is able to overprint not only variable data such as barcodes and product codes, but also special inks. The servo technology applied on the machine allows the integration with all 100% camera inspection system brands. It can process webs width up to 330 mm and is a great cost-saving investment combining mechanical precision with electronic technology.
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For paper and transparent substrates, the electronic web guide comes equipped with ultrasonic sensor for easy process as well as the IR cell for counting with silk spot labels. While the touch-screen monitor guarantees ease-of-use, a selfdiagnostic software informs the user about any specific stops or problems. Consistent growth aided by Prati investment Webtech has grown to become one the largest manufacturers of selfadhesive labels in India. Chhajed comments: We purchased a Mark Andy in a Print exhibition almost on an impulse and the machine was just sitting around in our factory for the next six months. Then I learnt to operate the machine myself, as there were no skilled operators available. At that time Elf lubricants was screenprinting on its plastic containers. We convinced them to use sticker labels. Today many of the automotive oil companies in addition to most of the pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies are our clients. We have added roughly one printing machine every year since inception and have one of the largest manufacturing capacity for self adhesive sticker labels in the sub continent. Passion for Labels The self adhesive label specialist provides specialty and customized labels including high security and anti counterfeit solutions and Chhajed adds: The label industry has become a passion and now our goal is to rapidly expand operations to more locations within and outside India. The label industry is growing at a fast pace. The increasing consumption of branded goods in pharma, electronics, and cosmetics is fuelling the demand for labels. India has the opportunity to become an outsourcing hub and try and replicate the IT success story. This requires sustained effort on the part of the industry players who need to gear up by upgrading technology and using improved quality of substrates. Concluding he states: We hope to improve the quality standards of the label industry in India taking them to international levels and even exceeding them in many cases. About Prati PratiI supplies machines for selfadhesive label print-finishing: covering customisation, inspection, die-cutting, matrix waste removal, longitudinal cutting and postprinting. With its more than thirty years of experience, PRATI has developed a reputation as a trustworthy manufacturer of extremely reliable systems, which are tailored to customers needs and form a solid foundation that offers mechanical and electronic precision. The companys product range incorporates versatile-use solutions which contribute to increased productivity at a low cost. These include the Jupiter and Saturn/Sun inspection tables, the modular and customer-specifically adjustable VegaPlus platforms, the PharmaCheck finishing system, which is tailored specially to the needs of the pharmaceutical industry, the VegaPlus Booklet maker, the ideal offline unit to produce any type of booklet labels and the Uranus for overprinting and verifying data. With over 1,000 machines installed in the market, Prati is represented worldwide thanks to a representative and distribution network in Europe, the Middle East, India, Australia, Far East, South Africa, North America, Canada and South America. An expansion into other markets is planned. Customers from around the world can depend on Pratis reliable customer service at its headquarter in Faenza, Italy.
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The label industry is growing at a fast pace and India has the opportunity to replicate the IT success story. But this requires sustained efforts on the part of the industry players who need to gear up by upgrading technology. Webtech Industries goal is to rapidly expand operations to more locations within and outside India. Naturally, this self adhesive label specialist added on the latest technology from Prati to help continue its rapid growth in the pharma and healthcare sectors and aid its expansion plans into the cosmetics and FMCG markets.
roSlit, the Comexi Group trademark for slitters and rewinders has launched a new product onto the market: the new Uno slitter.With this new line, Comexi takes a step forward in offering solutions for projects with long runs that require diameters greater than 800mm. This new project was designed to offer a high performance machine with excellent regulation and fantastic results in output reels for customers who work with long runs and large output reel diameters. It is specially designed for rigid materials although it has shown good results for more flexible materials. Proslit Uno is perfect for projects with paper, self-adhesive, aluminum down to 12 microns and all kinds of rigid or laminated plastics that require long runs and slit reels with a large diameter. Proslit Uno has already been
installed in two customers premises (two in Mexico and one in Germany) and has shown excellent results. UNO Features The new Proslit Uno is available in 1400mm and 1700mm widths. The maximum diameter of the parent roll is between 1300mm (1,500 mm as an option) and up to 2150kg in weight (3000Kg optional). It can reach a maximum speed of 400m/min in its standard configuration and 600m/min optionally. The maximum diameter of finished reels is up to 1000mm. Reels are supported in an expandable shaft that permits uniformly distributed weights of up to 1000kg. The machine is completely controlled through a touch screen, and the length of the run can be programmed according to the diameter of the parent roll, linear
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meters or the diameter of the output reel. It also has an option for storing work parameters in an internal memory thus making the operators work easier. Productivity and quality of UNO rewinder The Uno includes all the standards of Proslit products thanks to which Comexi Group has achieved a privileged position in the slitting and rewinding market. To that extent, the new Uno includes a lay-on roller with ALTS technology (Advanced Lineal Tracking System) that incorporates two bowed rollers, one prior slitting and one prior rewinding. Specially equipped with 20mm rings and a variable curvature, these bowed rollers are essential to the smooth functioning of the entire process. In addition, they are manufactured with special low inertia bearings. The objective of this entire process is to secure a good quality, rewound output reels. The ALTS system gives our customers perfect control over the rewinding process by providing permanent contact with the lay-on roller at a single point. This system guarantees an exceptional quality of the finished product. The design of the Uno prevents vibrations with the use of 50mm frames and offers excellent accessibility for daily work and high productivity at a reasonable level of investment. Market focus In light of its features, the UNO is the perfect choice for several markets, from flexible packaging (both in plastic as well as paper) to almost any paper, aluminum or adhesives market. Comexi Group is a leading company as a machinery supplier of the flexible packaging industry. Family-run company that started its activities in 1954, its now an industrial global supplier with more than 400 employees and 2 factories: one in Spain near Barcelona and the other located in Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. Comexis five brands devote their best knowledge to offer high quality, stateof-the-art technology on flexographic presses (Comexi brand), gravure printing presses (Acom), solvent and solventless lamination and coating (Nexus Comexi brand), slitting and rewinding (Proslit brand) and logistics and environmental management for our industry (Enviroxi brand). Comexi is represented in India by : Reifenhauser India Marketing Ltd. 229, Udyog Bhavan, Sonawala Road, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063 Tel: +91 (022) 26.86.2711 Fax: +91 (022) 26.86.2722 email: manish@reifenhauserindia.com Web: www.reifenhauserindia.com
DIGICON LITE IS THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR SIMPLE CONVERTING NEEDS..

B Graphic International has announced the sale of an Omega Digicon Lite finishing line to The Label Makers, Bradford. The system will join a range of existing label converting and finishing lines supplied by AB Graphic International over recent years and will be used to take simple jobs from the companys recently installed, high performance, Omega Digicon Series 2 machine. The high specification Omega Digicon Series 2 is equipped with flat bed hot foiling, cold foiling, embossing, screen module and two UV flexo units. These enable the production of a wide range of decorative labels, but make basic jobs less practical. The Digcon Lite will be used to convert simple label jobs for food, food supplements, toiletries and drinks such as those used by micro breweries and free up the high
specification model for more sophisticated work. The Omega Digicon Series II line is h i g h l y specified and this is fantastic for high embellishment drinks and cosmetics labels, but we have a large number of jobs that only require a varnish and die cutting, explains David Webster, Managing Director of The Label Makers. The Digicon Lite has a much shorter web path which means more cost effective production. This coupled with its quick set-up and slitting facilities make it a very good finishing machine. The Digicon Lite combines all the basic functions required for
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varnishing and die cutting labels and is the perfect solution where there are simple converting needs, adds Tony Bell, A B Graphic International. The standard machine includes flexo station, UV curing, semi rotary die station and razor blade slitting. We can also supply a range of options for this model including over-laminating, electronic dispro, hot air drying and scissor or crush slitting A well established manufacturer of label converting systems, AB Graphic International operates on a world-wide basis from its UK headquarters in Bridlington, East Yorkshire. The company is well placed to provide full sales and support globally through a network of distributors and its facilities in the USA, France, Germany, Spain, and The Netherlands. AB Graphic International is represented in India by Creed Engineers .
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OMETS MOST ADVANCED IN-LINE FOLDING CARTON PRESS AT PRAGATIPACK..

By investing in an Omet Varyflex machine, Pragatipack has become an all-round partner for printers of flexible packaging, and much more. The team at Pragati is excited about this acquisition as Pragatipack is a very serious printing company with exacting demands. Naturally, for them winning awards for print excellence both at national level and international level is a way of life.
arendra Paruchuri lead Pragatipack, a celebrated company involved in producing print packaging and based in Hyderabad, has always been in the forefront for indulging in new technologies. After an MPS, Pragatipack - the packaging converting unit of Pragati Press have taken a historical step of opting to install an Omet Varyflex, the in-line folding carton press. Pragatipack is family owned company where three generations are passionately involved in turning out state of art printed products. They are a company for whom winning awards for print excellence both at national level and international level is a way of life. They won the Sappi Elephant award in 2006, 2008 and again in 2010. The main features of Omet Varyflex installed at Pragati is a flexographic platform machine with the facility for installing a rotogravure, cold foil and a silk screen cassette in every position of the press. Those are main added values which go along the high quality of the flexo UV printing. In such configuration the press can perform, all in one pass, those high added value jobs which would otherwise request several offline passes to be completed. It is therefore possible to print, reverse print, foiling, overprinting, metalizing, relief printing and converting, all in one go. By investing in OMETs machine, Pragatipack has become an all-round partner for printers of flexible
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packaging, and much more. The team at Pragati is excited about this acquisition. Hemanth Paruchuri is excited about the capabilities of this press. He says, Were excited about the wide range of substrates that can be printed on the press, from 12 micron all the way up to 600! Were excited at what opportunities thisll bring to us in the carton side of business. Very versatile and there are a lot of avenues we can target! Omet S.r.l., Italy founded by Angelo Bartesaghi in 1963, is a leading company designing and producing high-technology equipment and lines to print and fold tissue paper products, self adhesive labels, folding cartons and flexible packaging. Marked by a strong international mission, Omet draws heavily on its rich heritage. The professional excellence that has distinguished Omet since the beginning has consolidated itself throughout forty years of activity, taking the company to success at the highest market levels. The detailed specialization in the design of the machines and the ongoing commitment to utilizing new technology make Omet a leading, highly qualified and reliable partner. The sale of this equipment has been handled by New Delhi based Weldon Celloplast Limited, exclusive agents of Omet in India and surrounding countries. Pawandeep Sahni, Director Weldon states, Pragati is a very serious printing company with exacting demands. He further adds, It is a feather in our cap that a printer of such caliber has approved and bought the Omet Varyflex.
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riven by a passion for offering high quality label solutions with a strong focus on offering a first class customer experience in the Middle East markets, FIG has appointed Mr. Pankaj Seigal as FIGs Territory Manager - Gulf. In its continuity to build towards a World Class organization, this new position is part of FIGs focus and commitment to support the expansion of converters into the ME markets. According to Gourav Roy - MD, FIG: As the Middle East marketplace evolves and grows, we are excited to have Pankaj lead the development of our ME network. In this newly created role, Pankaj will manage and strengthen the cultivation of key strategic accounts for our Mark Andy and other equipment brands, to continue building strong partnerships. Pankaj who has been involved in the graphic arts industry for more than 15 years will be looking into the ME markets and
will be the primary contact for looking into the requirements / orders of FIG clients in the Middle East, as well as introducing new products and helping them choose the latest product and services of the company, best suited to them. Of course, he will be supported fully by the rest the FIG team. Pankaj is a very welcome addition to the FIG team and we can say for sure that we will all benefit from this important addition to our team. He not only possesses sound knowledge about the highest quality product lines from our product portfolio, but is also a great person to work with. Full of dynamism and energy, he will be the one point contact for all machines, service and spare parts issues in ME. With his motto that reads Believe in what you can, since you can do more than you believe, his knowledge and leadership is sure to help FIGs business grow in the ME markets, added Gourav.
Supported by FINAT and other worldwide label associations, this is the event on everyone's calendar...
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t the Package Printing Zone, organized by Tarsus in Hall 12 during LabelExpo 2011, Nuova Gidue S.r.l. unveils the new Food Packaging Program for UV Flexo developed to support label converters in their introduction into the flexible packaging industry. Federico dAnnunzio, MD, discloses the recent installation at a major label converter in Italy of a new Master M5 630 Digital Flexo press, in line with a totally new development from Gidue, the Master SL 630 Solvent-Less Laminator. The combination of UV Flexo and in-line solvent-less lamination is potentially revolutionary for the flexible packaging market. Our solution avoids any contact of UV inks with the reel (and with the food), by protecting the UV printed surface with a laminated film before rewinding. Risks of UV ink migration are virtually eliminated. In particular label converters, who know UV flexo technology since years, could enter the lucrative short-runs flexible packaging market, with a limited learning curve, providing excellent UV flexo print quality. The Food Packaging Program for UV Flexo developed by Gidue reduces the need of entry legal and laboratory costs for food acceptance certifications. It also increases the overall converting productivity with a all-in-one-pass printing and laminating process (over 70% of food packaging is laminated). The new Master SL 630 solventless laminator has been developed
focusing on short set up times, automated operations, quick change of the lamination roller, servo driven bicomponent mixing, semiautomated linear pre-web guide, to enhance the in-line productivity of the Master M5 630 Digital Flexo press. Mr. dAnnunzio concludes:it could take some time, but the combination of the Master M5 630 UV flexo press in-line with the Master SL 630 solventless laminator is a serious opportunity for label converters looking at new areas of growth. Label converters could start one step ahead by entering the flexible packaging industry, introducing the narrow web established culture of shortruns efficiency, high print quality and creativity. Nuova Gidue S.r.l. will present live at LabelExpo, Hall 12 Booth 100-110, three new flexographic press lines (Combat M1, Combat M3, Master M5) and one platform with offset modules (Xpannd M7) for the labels and packaging industry.
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Demonstrations of flexo water WASHABLE PLATES at labelexpo europe @ 11P38 oyobo Co., Ltd., world leader in photopolymer chemistry and manufacturer of Cosmolight water wash flexo plates as well as Printight water washable letterpress plates will be presenting its new Aqualine processor for digital water washable flexo polymer plates at Labelexpo Europe. On demonstration and display at the AV Flexologic Stand at Hall 11 Stand No. P38 will be the Aqualine that operates according to the flat washout principle has the maximum brush contact due to which the wash out results are fast and of high quality. Thanks to its inline system, continuous plate processing is possible and compared to conventional processing equipment capacity is increased. Toyobo will also show a new generation Cosmolight NS. In addition AV Flexologic will demonstrate the AquaSuper 500x700 and the AquaSupreme 800x1050 for processing water washable flexo printing plates and the Mount-O-Matic Table Top for mounting flexographic plates in the narrow web industry. Lucky Graphics that is the agent for Toyobos products in India
headed by Mr. Rohit Sachdeva will be present along with Raghav Sachdeva to attend customer enquiries and queries along with the Toyobo Director Fuji Moto who will be imparting more ideas and information on Cosmolight water wash flexo plates. For the uninformed, Cosmolight is the first water wash flexo plate in the world which ensures healthy and environmentally friendly work conditions while at the same time being more cost effective and fast. The material is durable to all water based, solvent and UV inks.
Edale to introduce new flexo press and gearless print head
K-based Edale (stand 7M60) will showcase two new products: the FL-350, a versatile label, film and ticket printing flexo press, and a new gearless flexo print head
aimed at the mid-web packaging printer. Edale will be staging live demonstrations of the FL-350 on each day of the show. The new machine utilizes the latest servo technology and is claimed to achieve high print quality whilst reducing job change times and set up wastage. It also employs Edales Pit Stop Color Change system, enabling operators to complete a full color change in less than 1.5 minutes per station. The FL-350 has a 350mm web width, substrate capacity from 30 to 450 microns and a maximum speed of 200m/min, making it a high performer in all senses of the word. Demonstrations of the FL-350 flexo press will run everyday at the Edale stand. Although showcasing these two new products at the event, there are other machines in the range that Edale will not be exhibiting this time, but can be viewed at anytime at their showroom in Hampshire, UK. The new showroom and factory facility boasts an Alpha compact press, the modular Beta and the fully servo driven Gamma machine as well as the Lambda, VLS650 (variable length sheeter) and FDC-510 (flatbed die cutter) converting lines.
Solutions Graphiques to showcase the new flexo 4260 inline system and sleeve cleaning system pecialist in plate making for Solvent Flexo, UV flexo, Water Fexo and letterpress as well as cleaning system for Plate Sleeves and Anilox, Solutions Graphiques is dedicated to supplying equipment solutions for the pre-press and post-press sector of the printing industry. Based on years of design and manufacturing experience, the company has a simple mission to provide well designed equipment at affordable prices. At Labelexpo Europe, Solutions Graphiques will be showcasing the new flexo 4260 inline
system, sleeve cleaning system, plate cleaner, and all water flexo and letterpress equipment at the show. The team of Lucky Graphics that is the agent for Solutions Graphiques in India will be present at Stand No. 11Q95 to attend customer enquiries and queries. This will be your chance to see live machine demonstrations as well get your answers to your queries from Rohit Sachdeva along with Raghav Sachdeva will be personally be present at the stand to attending to all of you at 11Q95.
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aar, the worlds leading independent manufacturer of printheads, has celebrated its seven year anniversary in India by holding a special awards ceremony in New Delhi. In 2004 Xaar was the first printhead manufacturer to set up an operation in India and is the only company today to provide direct in-country support to its partners. Xaars commitment to the region has made it the printhead market leader in India with over 21 million printhead nozzles delivered throughout the continent to date. The companys newest printhead the Xaar Proton features Xaars latest chevron piezo actuator technology combined with the innovative nozzle processing methods of the revolutionary Xaar 1001 printhead to deliver the ultimate in performance. The Xaar Proton was developed in close association with several of Xaars partners in India; this has contributed significantly to the printheads success since launch. The Xaar Awards recognise the expertise and service of its partners in India, their commitment to the development of the Xaar Proton, and their sales and support of the Xaar printhead range which includes the innovative Xaar 1001 and the Xaar Electron. Ten Awards were presented by Bob Bobertz, General Manager of Xaar Asia Pacific, as follows: Macart Equipment received the Xaar Ten-Year Partner Award in recognition of the companys long-term service Colorjet received the Xaar Partner
of the Year Award for its commitment to serving Xaar users Britomatics joined the exclusive Xaar Million Nozzle Club after selling the highest number of nozzles in India AT Inks received the Xaar Special Appreciation Award Ess Dee Nutek received the Xaar Electron Partner of the Year Award Siare Technologies received the Xaar Proton Partner of the Year Award Monotech Systems, Turnkey Printing Solutions, Macart Equipment and A Digital all received the Xaar Proton Partner Award for their commitment to the development of this printhead. The Xaar Proton has been well received by Xaars distributors and their wide-format customers in India. During MediaExpo recently 11 companies demonstrated Xaar-enabled inkjet printers. Between them Macart, Monotech, Siare and A Digital showcased six Xaar Proton-enabled wide-format inkjet printers, while Ess Dee Nutek, Britomatics, Veekay and A Digital all displayed printers using either Xaar 128 or Xaar Electron printheads. We deliver innovative and robust printheads that provide ultimate flexibility to printers producing wideformat graphics throughout India. Our partners here have made this an important market for Xaar and the response to the Xaar Proton which delivers the ultimate in performance is a strong endorsement, says Bob Bobertz.
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mart Papers recently announced that its Kromekote Label 60-lb. IN-fusion premium lightweight cast-coated label and packaging papers are now RIT certified to run on HP Indigo WS4050, WS4500 and WS6000 label and packaging presses. Kromekote cast gloss is the first lightweight cast-coated paper to be performance certified by RIT for use on HP Indigo narrow web presses. The newly certified products are Kromekote Label for cut and stack glue-applied labels as well as Kromekote Label Converting for pressure-sensitive label applications. The certification from the RIT Printing Applications Laboratory is important for HP Indigo narrow web press owners in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific because, for the first time, they now have access to premium, high-gloss cast-coated label stock optimized and certified for their equipment. This gives HP Indigo press owners the ability to expand their offering to customers and win new sales and profit opportunities. Pressure sensitive label converters must still qualify their own p/s label
constructions with RIT. Smart Papers said it would provide R&D support to key converting customers. Smart Papers is one of the worlds top producers of premium high-gloss cast-coated printing papers. Kromekote Label coated one-side (C1S) applications include standard cut and stack label, wrap or packaging applications and pressure sensitive label stock. RIT is the worlds top printing test laboratory that certifies printing papers for use on digital printing presses. The Kromekote Label IN-fusion certification gives HP Indigo owner/operators, specialty label and packaging printers, converters and paper/packaging distributors confidence that Kromekote Label performs well on press. The results were very good and this is a very good product for specialty label and packaging printers, said Tim Richardson, digital printing technologist at RIT and the chief tester of Kromekote Label. There are no concerns with this product on any front. In addition to providing a new option for label and packaging printers, this development is important for pressure sensitive label converters, explained Paul Simpson, executive vice president for SMART Papers. HP Indigo paired with Kromekote IN-fusion produces a compelling label solution for label and packaging printers, converters and distributors. RIT put Kromekote Label 60-lb. IN-fusion through an extensive battery of tests and found that it performed in the highest possible category for coated substrates. Under a variety of test conditions, ink adhesion and press runability were strong; impacts on press consumables, primarily blankets, were minimal, the RIT study found. IN-fusion papers are optimized for HP Indigo presses and are compatible with traditional offset and laser presses. The papers feature an additive that is infused into the paper surface and fibers, penetrating the entire sheet and eliminating the need for surface treatments that can limit shelf life. Kromekote cast gloss is a global print industry standard, invented 80 years ago and continuously improved since. It features a mirror-smooth print surface and delivers superior sheet stability for optimized printing, die-cutting and high-speed filling line performance. The absorbent, fast-drying surface is compatible with HP Indigo inks, producing camera-true, super-sharp print images, brilliant color reproduction and fine screens. Kromekote is also a top-performing media for applying embossing foils, aqueous, UV and varnish coatings. HP Indigo digital presses are regarded worldwide as the only digital printing technology that produces a level of print quality that rivals conventional offset. With its two label and packaging presses, HP Indigo offers the most productive, high-speed digital solutions for short and medium-run production.
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TASA (Industrias de Transformacin de Andoain), an independent producer of siliconised release liner in Spains Basque country, is investing strongly in more capacity, optimal manufacturing and finishing quality, and better logistics. New coater: Following the installation of a custom-built, high-speed 2.3M-wide BMB coater in 2008, the company has just installed its twin a new BMB 1.65M-width coater, capable of running at 800 metres per minute, which is now beginning production trials. This brings ITASAs coating capacity to four machines, supported by advanced automatic silicone mixing. Finishing: Complementing the coating capacity are a selection of slitters at 2.3M and 165mm widths, plus a new machine capable of slitting narrow-width rolls down to just 20mm and, since around 20% of ITASAs production requires a customer logo, two printing machines: one inline, which offers the best cost/performance solution for volume production; and one offline. Coating capabilities: With ITASAs current coating capability, high-speed coating of all types of paper release base is possible, from 30gm2 up to 200 gm2 krafts, PE coateds, clay coateds, C1S and C2S, with equal or differential release characteristics, to meet the needs of a variety of tape, labelstock, industrial, and composite applications as well as self-adhesive graphic arts (at the highest gram weights) and envelopes and hygiene (at the lowest gram weights). Current production capacity: CPC is 450 million M2 per annum which, with the commissioning of the new coater, will be closer to 600 million M2. 80% of the companys production is exported 50% within Europe, and the balance in the USA, Mexico, and Asia. New warehousing facility: The company is additionally currently in the process of completing a major extension to their building in Andoain, to create a total of 6,500M2 of dedicated raw material and finished goods storage an increase of nearly 50%. The project has involved building a special protective retaining wall, since the site is on the side of a hill, as well as a massive underground water tank with associated sprinkler system to meet the requirements of the EU safety regulations. Together with the new machinery, this represents a 20 million investment. Founded in 1974 by two local families, ITASA has built an admirable reputation as a relevant and reliable supplier in the paper-based release liner market.www.itasa.es
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he established international forum for product authentication and brand security, The PABS 2011 conference, organised by AWA Conferences & Events, takes place in Chicago, USA, 14-15 September 2011, and aims to meet the needs of major brand owners and other manufacturers of consumer and industrial goods, as well as security solutions providers, for an update on the status quo in this ever-changing and increasingly-important arena. Drawing speakers from around the world and a variety of disciplines, the conference brings together experts on intellectual property, counterfeiting, and product diversion from the legal world; brand owners; and leading-edge solutions providers and security consultants. In-depth agenda: The wide-ranging agenda includes, additionally, in the general session, speakers from Cambridge Consultants; Greer, Burns & Crain; JDSU; MarkMonitor; and Oakley Inc. Discussing strategy and implementation will be speakers from Bilcare Technologies, CMR Associates, LLC; Johnson & Johnson (on behalf of the International Authentication Association); and PICA. Technology and solutions providers AlpVision, Prooftag, and Topflight will demonstrate some of todays leading-edge options; and the session on enforcement and litigation will include contributions from Caterpillar, Sproxil, and the US Customs and Border Protection authority. Networking across the value chain: In addition to the formal conference agenda, PABS 2011 represents an opportunity for the entire brand security value chain to network during the breaks and cocktail reception on the evening of the first day, and to study the brand protection solutions presented by the exhibitors at the complementary tabletop exhibition. The conference is sponsored by AlpVision and leading specialist media around the globe. Complimentary registration for brand owners: Brand owners interested in learning more about the challenges and solutions of protecting their products from counterfeiting and diversion are invited to attend the conference without charge and should contact AWA Conferences & Events direct to take advantage of this offer. Full details of the conference program are available on the AWA website, www.awa-bv.com, where it is also possible to register online.
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tlantics Zeisers wealth of technological expertise is helping label printers create a highly competitive and responsive offering. At LabelExpo 2011, Brussels, Atlantic Zeiser will focus on the flexible adoption of the Drop-onDemand (DoD) Inkjet-Technology while printing variable data on different label substrates and -formats. At booth R95 in hall 11 it will highlight its versatile drop-ondemand (DoD) inkjet printing technology in security and commercial label printing of variable data on different substrates and formats via its integrated DIGILINE Web 300 platform. Other production possibilities being demonstrated will include the high-speed DELTA 105i greyscale printer outputting from roll to roll equipped with a VERICAM camera-based verification system guaranteeing zero-defects in the end product. It will print and code, from the roll, industrial labels from its partner, 3M as well. With a GAMMA 70 P full-colour module for CMYK inkjet printing, the DIGILINE will also produce industrial labels for another self-adhesive 3M high-performance film. 3M Partnership Success: Paramount in high quality label production is the choice of substrate which is why Atlantic Zeiser has partnered with world leading 3M and received particular certification for use of its printing modules and inks on different foils and products. Not only does this certification guarantee performance quality but it also highlights the variety of end results possible helping printers add value. 3Ms portfolio includes white and silver polyester films resistant to media and friction with matte or gloss surface coatings, which are ideal for digital UV inkjet printing. Their exceptionally high resistance to ageing makes them the perfect label materials, as they are able to withstand most chemical reactions. The challenge for Atlantic Zeiser is how to permanently print the necessary information on these adhesive substrates. To be able to guarantee performance 3M also subjects selected printing technologies to these approvals. This enables the company to offer combination options for films, printing processes and inks that label and equipment manufacturers can rely on. Think Ink: Atlantic Zeisers combination of specially developed inks and environmentally friendly UV-LED curing is virtually unbeatable. With its own inhouse ink development and production departments, it has considerable expertise, particularly with challenging surfaces offering low ink adhesion. Also developed in-house with the label market in mind is the SmartCure AIR and SmartCure UV-LED curing system series for virtually every printing width and printing speed.
The cost-saving systems cure UV inks in an environmentally friendly manner thanks to their low energy consumption, absence of ozone emissions and their operating life that outlasts lampbased systems by a factor of one to ten. The curing systems are formulated to the flexible printing systems Omega, Delta and Gamma families. Together these technologies offer printers competitive and reliable solutions to meet the increasingly high performance criteria end-users expect of their labels. Cost efficiency benefits: All Atlantic Zeiser solutions deliver outstanding efficiency and the ability to switch quickly between print jobs to enable users to exploit new business opportunities in a host of industry applications. Designed for maximum flexibility essential in label printing, they ensure all the required information is clearly printed on the material while delivering utmost ink durability, light-fastness and contrast. But it is the high level of security delivered by coding of security labels like tax and excise stamps and the track & trace features that enable operations to deliver an integrity assured service. At the event Atlantic Zeiser will also demonstrate how to code tax labels and excise stamps with common, individual barcodes and plain-text information at speeds of up to 150 m/min. At the same time it will address the challenge of printing the absorbent special paper for tax labels at maximum speed with outstanding image quality, so the variable data is easily read for goods identification. All standard product tracking codes from GS1, all types of numeric codes, and 1-D and 2-D barcodes can be included to check the legitimacy of the packaging and product online. And the Vericam high-speed camera system automatically reads and verifies the selected layout and checks the digits. If the check code does not match the reference data, the module rejects the product. Typical applications include quality control of any font, bar codes 1D/2D, numbering and conformity. Codes for goods tracking and batch identification as well as production, usage and expiry data change frequently. This means the content of the print layout has to be modified regularly, so the printing technology must offer maximum variability in setting the print data. It is this comprehensive array of requirements that greatly restricts the technical printing solutions that can be used. The most cost-effective and versatile print technology is industrial DoD inkjet digital printing. Atlantic Zeisers Vice President Digital Systems Ralf Hipp comments: In such a diverse and competitive market Atlantic Zeiser has created a portfolio of solutions that can meet even the most exacting requirements and all to a very high quality. No matter what the application end-users can be assured of the integrity and security provided by these reliable and responsive solutions.
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bril Grafica, located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, now has an AVT MicroColor remote ink control system and four ColorQuick closed-loop color control systems installed on their publication and commercial web offset presses. MicroColor/Mercury is the next generation of remote ink control and updates. It offers proven digital accuracy, consistent color quality and dramatic make-ready time savings, and delivers considerable waste reductions. MicroColor has a new fully touchscreen control and a more efficient graphical user interface. In addition, the installed systems are now updated to the newest ColorQuick/Clarios modules. This newest spectral color control tool provides several new views of print conditions that help printers react more quickly and correctly to print conditions as they arise on high-speed web offset presses. It also provides web offset printers with an automated solution for closed-loop color measurement and control. The system makes fast, automatic color moves during make-ready and maintains tight control on color consistency during production. Marcelo Tobo, Printing Manager at Abril Grafica in charge of the 24/7, three-shift printing department, commented: Abril Grafica believes in AVT and their products and we are pleased that they are working well. This advanced automation allows our presses to work at faster speeds and offers us the ability to take advantage of more opportunities. Mr. Tobo will be travelling to Drupa in Germany next year to continue his search for printing solutions. Amir Deckel, Vice President of Marketing for AVT, stated: Publication and commercial printers like Abril Grafica now have AVT systems that provide them with new levels of process control and automation solutions that drive production excellence. These systems also help printers cope with todays pressroom challenges that include both tough economic conditions with the rising costs of paper, ink and plates and more demanding customers and end-users. These new generation systems allow shorter turn around, faster press speeds, faster overall operation, and dramatically increased ease-of-use. These added-value solutions and their resultant quality and efficiency increases, together with cost savings, achieve 30-50% faster makereadies and 10% waste reductions. The combination forms the strong foundation for optimum web offset printing. Abril Grafica is considered the largest printer in Latin America by production volume. With more than 1000 employees, they produce over 500 million copies of magazines, supplements, special editions and catalogs each year. Besides printing the vast majority of Brazilian magazines, Abril Grafica also produces books and tabloids for renowned companies. When founded in 1950, the single magazine published and printed was Donald Duck. In addition to their impressive bank of high-speed web offset presses, they are the only printer in Latin America to also employ the rotogravure process for printing long-run publications. Abril Grafica is a business unit of the family-owned Grupo Abril, one of Latin Americas largest and most influential media conglomerates. A total of 7400 employees are actively engaged in magazine and textbook publishing, online content and services, out-of-home services, broadband internet, database
marketing, broadcasting and pay TV. Since many of Abril Graficas customers are owned by the parent company, their investments in color quality via AVTs solutions are driven by the companys overall commitment to superior quality. Abril Grafica clearly understand the benefits of color control are far reaching, and benefit and satisfy the complete customer chain including publishers, readers and advertisers, as well as the printers bottom line via make-ready savings and waste reduction. Abril Grafica is but one of many success stories in Brazil. As the worlds fifth largest economy and the worlds fifth largest population, they are well positioned for continued growth. As the chosen venue of the 2014 Soccer World Cup and the 2016 location of the 2016 Summer Olympics, Brazil is continuing its winning streak. With 60 years of success since Abril Grafica first showed Donald Duck the way to Brazil, the company will certainly have a prominent part in the excitement to come as well.
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otoMetrics, the narrow web industrys leading rotary tooling manufacturer, announced the production of the industryleading AccuFlex Flexible Die at its Melbourne, Australia facility. The company also confirmed plans to manufacture the full range of Gerhardt-brand flexible dies including the state of the art laser-hardened 5* flexible die in Melbourne beginning September. AccuFlex Flexible Dies provide best-in-class performance when converting materials on thin film liners and other challenging materials. The dies feature more acute blade angles, razor sharp/ high precision cutting edges, extreme precision and total plate height tolerance of +/- .0001" (2.50 microns). The 5* Flexible Die is laser hardened for increased durability and offers enhanced die life for a wide range of applications, including abrasive materials. Michael Bryant, RotoMetrics CEO stated, As the only domestic die tooling manufacturer in Australia and Thailand, we are making strategic investments in flexible die technology
and expanded local manufacturing capacity to offer the full range of rotary solutions to our key customers in the fast-growing Asia Pacific region. RotoMetrics also announced the appointment of Shaun Pullen as Sales Director for the Asia-Pacific Market. Mr. Pullen will be based in the companys regional headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand and will direct sales offices in Australia, India and China as well as agent networks throughout South East Asia. With new flexible die and hot foil products now available with unbeatable lead times and local service and support, we are delighted to be adding resources to our team under Shauns leadership, said Karen Moreland, RotoMetrics Vice President of Sales. RotoMetrics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a worldwide leader in precision rotary tooling for the printing and converting industries. The company supports customers from operations in 8 countries with AsiaPacific headquarters in Bangkok and major manufacturing facilities in the US, UK, Denmark, Australia and Thailand.
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pson, a world leader in digital imaging and printing solutions, launched the first Epson SurePress L-4033A in Asia outside of Japan. The Epson SurePress is a highly versatil short-run digital press designed to print labels efficiently and profitably. It represents Epsons entry into the commercial label printing industry, and is also the worlds first commercial label press system to use Epsons high performance Micro Piezo print head technology. The Epson SurePress is designed for label printing firms taking the first steps into digital printing or expanding their existing digital printing capacity, as well as general commercial printers looking to add digital label printing to their portfolio of services. The Epson SurePress prints on a range of off-the-shelf papers and film up to 330mm wide and at speeds up to 5m/min and fits easily into existing digital workflows. Harnessing Epsons leading Micro Piezo inkjet technology and newly-developed six-color, water-based, pigment inks, the Epson SurePress is able to ensure consistent and high quality results. The Epson SurePress is currently the only digital label press in its class that is optimized for short print runs of up to 6,000 100mm x 118mm labels. It offers a print on demand capability and needs a makeready time only 15 minutes, a
significant time saving over traditional letter or semi-rotary press systems that need a minimum of three hours for setup. It is poised to take advantage of the large and rapidly growing label printing market of Asia that composed 34% of the global market in 2009 according to the latest available report from leading packaging market research firm Alexander Watson Associates*. The latest available report from industrial printing research firm Infotrends also predicts that global digital label printing market will show strong growth of 15.7% annually, rising from US$1.8 billon in 2009, to over US$3.7 billion by 2014, and represents the single biggest analog-to-digital print opportunity in the graphics market. The Epson SurePress L-4033A demonstrates Epsons strong commitment to delivering professional solutions to the packaging and labeling industry; and Epson is working with industry-leading partners on every aspect of digital label production from color management to substrates and finishing options in order to deliver the best control, performance and results. Epson SurePress L-4033A key features: High Quality Labels Epsons acclaimed Micro Piezo print head technology provides ultra precise drop formation and placement to deliver smooth gradations, color quality, and sharp detail for bar code readability, small font types and line work. Versatile Media Support Prints on standard paper and film label stock up to 0.32mm in thickness and rolls from 80-330mm wide. Wide Color Gamut Six-colour, water-based, pigment ink system reproduces a wide range of colours Enhanced Productivity Allows commercial printers to transfer time-consuming, short-run jobs to the Epson SurePress for more cost-efficient and timely results.
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he worldwide debut of the VIVA 340 Aniflo will be presented with 5 colors plus varnish and will run 4 jobs every day, to highlight the print consistency and also to show how easy a color proof can be produced. Codimag will organize the same presentations as they did 2 years ago where they will have a plate making facility on the booth with the Agfa Avalon N4 CtP system and the Toray plate processor. With the trend toward shorter and shorter runs, intermittent presses with quick set-up, no cylinder changes and pre-press limited to plate making are getting more and more suitable for the market. The VIVA340 is a modular press that can be specified according to customers needs. The VIVA340 is one of the very few intermittent presses on the market with all the major printing or finishing processes in line in intermittent mode: Waterless offset, Letterpress, Screen-printing, Hot Foil Stamping, Embossing, Flexo Varnishing, Wet Laminating, Die-Cutting. All labels from simple 4 colours label to the very appealing labels for wine or cosmetics can be printed in line in one pass on the press. Intermittent feed for short and medium run: On the VIVA340 any print length from 5" to 12" can be printed without cylinder change thanks to the intermittent technology and servo control of the web motion. As a result the press is perfect for short and medium run with short make ready and minimal waste. The main printing technologies used on the VIVA340 for 4-colour-process are offset and letterpress. Both processes allow a high level of flexibility on the press. Unlike Flexo, those print techniques do not rely on anilox rol for ink volume and do not require plate mounting with double sided tape. Pre-press is limited to only plate making. With intermittent press the only job-dependent component is the plate. You can stay away from costly tools or cassettes for every format. The VIVA 420 Aniflo will also be presented in combination with hot-foil, probably with a wine label design. The ANIFLO print system is unique to Codimag with an anilox roller feeding a form roller which inks the waterless plate before printing on a blanket and then the web. Codimag also decided to organize some promotion around waterless offset technology, together with Toray. Codimag will have a brochure available, dedicated to Toray and Codimag to show their involvement in waterless offset. Toray will be present in the booth and will display different materials and applications printed in waterless offset: plastic cards, in-mould labels, commercial printing, and newspaper printing Le Figaro, the first French newspaper to be printed waterless offset on a KBA Cortina press will be distributed in the booth every day.This is all to show customers that waterless offset is not only Codimag, but also many other users. Toray will continue to supply waterless offset plates and to develop waterless offset technology. Codimag will be in attendance at Label Expo 2011 in booth 3429, which is being held in Brussels this year. To find out more about Codimag Viva 340, Viva 420 and Codimags involvement in waterless technology visit www.codimag.com.
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The 1st LMAI conference on labels and labelling.. From: July 29-31, 2011 @: Hotel Park Hyatt, Goa Email: lmai@tranquiilworld.com Web: www.tranquiilworld.com
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The largest asian event for label, product decoration & converting From: November 29 - December 2, 2011 @: SNIEC, Shanghai, China Email: sales@labelexpo.com Web: www.labelexpo-asia.com
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International packaging and printing exhibition in Asia From: August 31 - September 03, 2011 @: BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand Email: ppi@mda.com.sg / Web: www.pack-print.de
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The total packaging and converting event.. From: December 7-10, 2011 @: NSIC Exhibition Centre, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi Email: info@indiapackagingshow.com Web: www.indiapackagingshow.com -[M E U A O RS A DT C L E TY U F E C P O T EL T S I S E ET S T U TN O OLC OR RE OY F H AET SU]
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The industry seminar on release liners From: September 27, 2011 @: Hotel NH du Grand Sablon, Brussels, Belgium Email: conferences@awa-bv.com Web: www.awa-bv.com -[M E U A T ES M N R ET S T H EIA]
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International exhibition on printing, packaging and labelling technology. From: December 15-18, 2011 @: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai Email: printex2011@gmail.com Web: www.printexindia.in -[M E U A O RS A DT C L E TY U F E C P O T EL T S I S E ET S T U TN O OLC OR RE OY F H AET SU]
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The largest event for the label, product decoration and converting industry From: September 28 - October 1, 2011 @: Brussels Exhibition Centre, Brussels, Belgium Email: sales@labelexpo.com Web: www.labelexpo-europe.com -[M E U A T ES O ] ET S T H HW
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The longest running and largest successful packaging event : Co-located with pharma and foodtek exhibition. From: February 23-25, 2012 @: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai Email: intelexpo@vsnl.net Web: www.intelpack.in -[M E U A O RS A DT C L E TY U C P O T EL T S I S E ET S T U TN O OLC OR OY F H AET SU]
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The 7th international converting exhibition.. From: November 8-10, 2011 @: Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, Germany Email: info@ice-x.com Web: www.ice-x.com
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Chinas biggest label exhibition alongwith printing & packaging From: March 7-9, 2012 @: Pazhou Exhibition Complex, Guangzhou, China Email: sini.liu@adsale.com.hk Web: www.sinolabelexp.com -[M E U A O RS A D ET S T U TN]
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The total packaging and converting event.. From: November 23-26, 2011 @: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai Email: info@packplus.in Web: www.indiaconvertingshow.com -[M E U A O RS A DT C L E TY U C P O T EL T S I S E ET S T U TN O OLC OR OY F H AET SU]
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International Trade Fair for prepress, premedia, printing.. From: May 3-16, 2012 @: Dusseldorf, Germany Email: info@drupa.com Web: www.drupa.com
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The 14th national packaging exhibition.. From: November 24-26, 2011 @: Hyderabad International Convention Centre, Hyderabad Email: iipend@iip-in.com Web: www.indpack.org
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International exhibition on packaging, processing and converting From: June 15-17, 2012 @: Gujrat University Exhibition Hall, Ahmedabad Email: nayan@vnbindia.com Web: www.vnbindia.com -[M E U A O RS A DT C L E TY U C P O T EL T S I S E ET S T U TN O OLC OR OY F H AET SU] M R E EN S T F L O . O E V T O O L W.
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Seminar on market opportunities for films driven by technical sophistication From: November 21-23, 2011 @: JW Marriott, Dubai Email: sp@amiplastics.com Web: www.amiplastics.com 3 6 ISE 5 SU 1 LBLXOERP 21 SEIL AEEP UOE 01 PCA LBL IDA AES NI
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INNOVATIVE WASHING & CLEANING SOLUTIONS FROM FLEXOWASH

Flexo Wash uses a safe and gentle cleaning method that does not harm even the most delicate rolls, which means that you can both deep clean the rolls and wash them on a daily basis without harming even the finest rolls.
lexo Wash from Denmark is a pioneer and leader offering a wide range of cleaning/washing systems for Anilox rolls, Gravure cylinders, Printing Plates and Parts for both narrow web and wide web presses be it flexo or gravure process. An established player for over thirty years catering to world reputed convertors and press manufacturers having more than 2000 installations world wide, Flexo Wash has many reputed clients that include, Tetra Pak, Amcor, CCL, Skanem . Folien Print, W&H, F&K, Uteco, Wintek , Uflex Ltd, Mehta Flex etc. Flexo Wash uses a safe and gentle cleaning method that does not harm even the most delicate rolls. In fact the cleaning method offered by Flexo Wash means that you can both deep clean the rolls and wash them on a daily basis without harming even the finest rolls. Simply place the roll in the Anilox Roll /Plates in the cleaning machine and press start. The whole cleaning process starting with liquid spraying, rinsing with highpressure water and at the end drying by means of air will run through automatically in one cycle. There is no need to do manual cleaning or drying thus ensuring minimum manual handling of rolls/ plates. The quick and gentle system is fully automatic and leaves the anilox roll / cylinder/ plates 100% clean &dry ready
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for use in a very short time. Cleaning of anilox roll/cylinders/ plates and parts is done by Ecofriendly liquids which can clean all types of inks. i.e uv inks, solvent based inks or water based inks .Flexo Wash eco friendly liquids which is widely used world over is not aggressive thus enhancing the life of the rolls/plates and at the same time ensuring safety standards for operators which is equally important. At the upcoming Label Expo FlexoWash would be displaying various models such as : Parts Washer PK 200 WR Custom Build Special The fully automatic Flexo Wash parts washing units are designed to wash ink trays, doctor blades, daily cleaning of aniloxes and other removable press parts. It can be used to clean water-, solvent- or UV-based inks. The PK 200 is the biggest of the toploaded P a r t s Wa s h e r s
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and thereby suitable for bigger parts as well as small parts. The exhibited machine will be made special to clean Gallus Chambers and Gidue parts. The customized washing area for the parts ensures a targeted and extremely efficient cleaning of the various press parts. FW 991 XL and FW 993/9 XL
COLLANO PRESENTS INNOVATIVE SPECIALTY ADHESIVES FOR LABELS

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t stand U75 in Hall 12 at Labelexpo 2011, Collano AG will this time be focusing on new product lines for transparent film labels and tapes, a printable pressure-sensitive adhesive, the latest generation of deep-freeze adhesives and a specialty adhesive made from renewable sources. In addition to focusing on its strength of innovation, the Collano Group believes that a highly developed awareness of the needs of people, the environment and capital are key success factors. Accordingly, the company abandoned its research and development activities into solvent-based products in the late 1980s. Collano played a pioneering role in the replacement of solventbased adhesives with ecologically friendly aqueous and 100% adhesive systems. The latest addition to its range is a pressure-sensitive hotmelt adhesive made from renewable raw materials.
energy, and so conserves resources and prevents ozone formation while affording a way of printing heatsensitive substrates. Collano deep-freeze adhesive: It doesnt get any cooler! The latest formulation from Collano raises the bar for lowtemperature adhesion. Collano L3 927 adheres at temperatures as low as -20C, and will even adhere to critical packaging materials, such as cardboard. As low penetration is one of its features, it can be used on unprimed base papers, too. Collano deep-freeze adhesives lend themselves to refrigerator and freezer applications, for indirect food contact, for specially treated packaging film and high-speed blow-labelling. The wide range of Collanos technologies covers reactive hotmelt adhesives, moisture-curing hotmelt adhesives, UV-curing hotmelt adhesives, thermoplastic adhesive films, heat-reactivated adhesives, water-based adhesives and rubberbased hotmelt adhesives. Technical advice and detailed information are available at the Collano stand U75 in hall 12 at Labelexpo 2011 in Brussels, or directly from LTP@collano.com. Smart bonding With the objective of making customers successful with intelligent bonding solutions, Collano develops and markets specialty adhesives for innovative applications in construction, composites, labels, tapes, packaging, protective adhesive systems, textiles, and foams. Collano Adhesives is passionately committed to new bonding technologies that improve quality, productivity, and reliability. Collano Adhesives is a member of the Collano Group, which employs 328 persons worldwide and generates sales of CHF 118 million.
The Flexo Wash FW 991 and FW 993 Anilox Roll Cleaner in XL versions where it is possible to clean from 1 to 9 rolls at once. The Flexo Wash Anilox Roll Cleaners work with environmental friendly cleaning liquid made especially for deep cleaning of anilox rolls with all ink types. Plate Wash PW 45 WR and PW 82 WR
The Plate Washers from Flexo Wash are fully automatic and designed to wash plates in the gentlest way leaving them 100% clean and dry and ready for re-use. The PW 45 WR will be runnning at LabelExpo Europe at Stand No. 7L45 For more info contact : Scanvik Packaging Ashvin Hebbar Email :scanvik@gmail.com Tel: 022-40106327
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Routes to a sustainable future Collano T2 1465 is the solution for those customers who are looking for sustainable, high-quality roducts. This pressure-sensitive hotmelt adhesive, 70% of which is made from renewable raw materials, complements the sustainability credentials of substrates made from renewable or recycled sources. Collano T2 1465 has a service temperature of 0 C to 55 C and offers a wide range of adhesive properties for label, adhesive-tape and other self-adhesive applications. The latest technology: UV-LEDcurable adhesive The latest generation of printable Collano UV N4 pressure-sensitive adhesives can be applied in virtually any form and to any substrate by flexographic and screen printing techniques, and then cured with UVLED light. This method saves on
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PRATI TO UNVEIL STATE OF THE ART MODULAR FINISHING PORTFOLIO

Prati will be showcasing a host of innovative additions to its expansive modular portfolio of self-adhesive label print-finishing, covering inspection, die-cutting, rewinding, slitting & overprinting systems at Labelexpo 2011, Brussels Expo, Hall 5 at Stand C60, from September 28 and October 1. ccupying one of the largest booths dedicated to finishing machines at the event, Prati will underpin its core ethos of developing versatile and easy-touse solutions that contribute to increased productivity at a low cost, with a host of exciting new developments. They include the DigitPlus modular line featuring the latest in laser technology. Ideal for short runs it includes a Flower UV flexo head for full varnishing or spot varnishing. It will demonstrate its ability to produce UV full varnishing, laser diecutting, matrix stripping, slitting, counting and rewinding of digitally printed labels. Following the success of the PharmaCheck modular line that delivers single pass 100% inspection for pharma labels, Prati has launched the cost-effective PharmaCheck Light system. With one web inspection Nikka camera and two security inspection monitors it can detect errors as well as make and re-inspect corrections. Additional cameras and finishing options can be added at a later date. A full version of the Pharma
Check will demonstrate complete inkjet back numbering and OCR verification, slitting, final inspection and rewinding of pharma labels. Addressing industry interest in more environmentally sustainable solutions is the Sarurn Linerless. This more efficient system creates raw material savings while its liner-less module produces zero liner waste. It also has two interchangeable rewinder shafts to rewind the lanes in an alternate mode, to avoid rolls sticking. Visitors will be able to watch in-setting, die-cutting and rewinding of liner-less labels as well as the production of white labels. The Saturnplus, featuring a Nikka D1B camera system with an iPhone touch-screen interface, offers a unique package solution for the 100% inspection of labels while the Saturn Booklet now features the Nikka BKL labels camera for greater product integrity even for irregular face labels. Both will demonstrate 100% inspection, correction, slitting, counting & rewinding of BKL labels. The Jupiter in demonstration at Labelexpo is the latest version of the inspection machine, featuring a new graphic touch-screen interface and Proxima the advanced detecting system for improved operator usability and job integrity. A key benefit of Proxima is its ability to detect opaque labels and clear labels while others include its fast set up, inspection of reflective golden printed labels or those with a variation of surface thickness and its detection of broken labels. The stable and well tested solution, capable of detecting faults at the maximum
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machine speed, has been launched following a thorough 12-month beta trial at an Australian producer of high volume clear beer labels specialising in added-value printing processes such as silk-screening and hot stamping. Development requirements included a user friendly and reliable solution, delivering consistent productivity and inspection accuracy. So successful were the trials the PROXIMA is now in operation 24/7. The Jupiter will highlight its claim to be the most capable finishing machine on the market with jobs showing inspection, correction, slitting, counting and rewinding of clear-on-clear labels. Also highlighted will be the in-setting lamination for booklet labels tool that enables the VEGAplus Booklet to apply a pre-diecut or Braille pre-printed layer in register on booklet labels. It is ideal for flat and curved booklet, coupon and thick booklet labels. Chiara Prati, Sales Director at Prati, comments: Technological develop-ments are fast-paced in this sector and visitors to Labelexpo 2011 will see how the latest upgrades to our range ensures our customers are at the fore-front of innovation. With enhanced detection and operational capabilities we are allowing customers to have the highest quality solutions delivering the greatest accuracy and reliability. Prati supplies machines for self-adhesive label print-finishing: covering customization, inspection, die-cutting, matrix waste removal, rewinding, slitting and overprinting. With its more than thirty years of experience, Prati has developed a reputation as a trustworthy manufacturer of extremely reliable systems, which are tailored to customers needs and form a solid foundation that offers mechanical and electronic precision. The companys product range incorporates versatile-use solutions which contribute to increased productivity at a low cost. These include the Jupiter and Saturn/ SUN inspection tables, the modular and customer-specifically adjustable Vegaplus platforms, the Pharma Check finishing system, which is tailored specially to the needs of the pharmaceutical industry, the Vega plus Booklet maker, the ideal offline unit to produce any type of booklet labels and the Uranus for overprinting and verifying data. With over 1,000 machines installed in the market, Prati is represented worldwide thanks to a distribution network in Europe, the Middle East, India, Australia, Far East, South Africa, North America, Canada and South America. An expansion into other markets is planned. Prati is represented in India by: Reifenhauser (India) Marketing Ltd. Mumbai, Maharashtra Tel: 022 - 2686 2711 Fax: 022 - 2686 2722 Email : info@reifenhauserindia.com
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TORAY ANNOUNCES LABELEXPO PARTNERSHIP
Waterless platemaking specialist Toray Industries and intermittent feed presses manufacturer Codimag will combine their expertise at Labelexpo to showcase a range of optimized flexible print production solutions for label and packaging markets.
quipped with Toray plate processing capabilities Codimags VIVA 340 will run four jobs a day to highlight live changes, proof-matching and day-today reproducibility while the VIVA 420 will run one job per day in combination with hot-foil. Both will feature the innovative Aniflo unit (keyless anilox offset) that offers a predictable and repeatable print system, for reliable colour management. The event will also showcase various applications of waterless offset in the high-end label and packaging markets from labels, plastic card printing, CD/DVD printing, security printing, packaging up to newspaper printing. This includes the daily distribution of Le Figaro, the first French newspaper printed waterless offset on a KBA Cortina press, and also De Morgen printed by Eco Print Center on 12-tower KBA Cortina waterless press - both using Toray plates. Pascal Duchne, Managing Director at Codimag, comments: As a press manufacturer, Codimag has been active in waterless offset technology for label printing since 1999. We are convinced that this technology brings many advantages to our customers. Printing labels inline in one pass improves register between the processes and reduces time and material lost in second or even third passes while optimizing productivity. Codimags intermittent feed presses work with all sizes without the need to change cylinders or rollers while enabling fast make ready, low waste
and high productivity. As for the Toray relationship at Labelexpo he adds: We are very pleased to work in partnership with Toray and show how the waterless world is much broader than label printing, with high quality newspaper, plastic card or commercial printing also achievable. Founded in 1978 by Mr. Tison and Mr. Demol, Codimag began by manufacturing CODA a semi-rotary press for the business form market that later expanded into three different versions. In the early 90s these were joined by a semi-rotary press for the self adhesive label industry. In 1993 the first VIVA 300 was installed, primarily as 4-colour UV letterpress machine, and then as 6color machine. In 1997, the VIVA 300 naturally became the VIVA 340, to reflect higher productivity thanks to a maximum printing area of 305 mm by 340 mm. Wet lamination, hotfoil stamping, screen-printing were added. In 1999 the VIVA 340 became available in waterless offset. The higher quality, in terms of fine dots, high screen ruling, and fine vignettes, especially on textured materials, such as vellum or linen papers soon opened up markets in wine, cosmetic and food labels. Codimag has now more than 300 VIVA presses installed in Europe, Brazil, South Africa, North America, Russia and Europe. Toray Industries Inc., the leading manufacturer of waterless printing plates world wide, has a global presence with factories and sales offices in Asia, Europe and America.
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HP HELPS LABEL AND PACKAGING CONVERTERS WITH DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

his new single-month record demonstrates the increasing demand for digital production in the packaging industry, as consumer packaged goods companies recognise its advantages for shorter runs of specialised versions or SKUs (stock-keeping units) and streamlined supply chain management. The HP Indigo WS6000 Digital Press helps customers be more competitive in a very challenging economic environment, said Alon Bar-Shany, vice president and general manager, Indigo division, HP. The value our customers gain with its productivity and quality is shifting more labels and packaging production from analogue to digital systems and creating new opportunities for our customers to grow their business. Designed to be more cost-effective than analogue presses for label jobs up to 13,000 linear feet (4,000 linear meters), the HP Indigo WS6000 is one of the most widely adopted production solutions for pressure-
sensitive labels. The presss ability to print on a wide variety of substrates also makes it an extremely popular solution for shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, folding cartons and inmould labels. A Vibrant digital solution for inmould labels To help meet our continued projected growth, we recently invested in upgrading to an HP Indigo WS6000, said Roger Wrass, general manager of Vibrant Graphics, one of the newest HP Indigo WS6000 users. The new press expands capacity by doubling throughput without dding to our operating expenses, and our customers get higher quality results
HP recently announced that customers of the HP Indigo WS6000 Digital Press reached a new peak level in monthly production of labels and packaging in August, collectively printing more than 200 million impressions worldwide.
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that are hard to match with traditional print methods. Vibrant Graphics produces inmould labels and private brand labels for consumer products and targets specialty food, cosmetic, entertainment and medical manufacturing businesses. The Milwaukee-based business, a division of OnCourse Solutions, upgraded from an HP Indigo press ws4500 to the HP Indigo WS6000 Digital Press to remain a responsive, flexible, and reliable label supplier and meet customers needs for on-demand delivery, versioning and masscustomised products. HP Indigo quality and productivity driving customer revenue growth Other customers turning to the HP Indigo WS6000 Digital Press in recent months include: Istanbul-based Bilnet, one of Turkeys leading print service providers, which installed an HP Indigo WS6000 to offer innovative label and packaging ideas to large, multinational customers Breda, Holland-based Vila Etiketten, which purchased an HP Indigo WS6000 to meet growing demand for its range of labels with variable content, such as barcodes for food items, pricing labels for healthcare products, discount labels for books and more Advanced Labels, Lynnwood, Wash., which purchased an HP Indigo WS6000 to reduce its clients time to market and provide inventory solutions that meet client product lifecycle needs Burwood, Australia-based Graphix Labels, which installed its second HP Indigo WS6000 to offer its clients a range of flexible packing solutions that complement the companys short-run and personalised/variable data offerings Auraprint Oy, which became the first print service provider in Finland to install an HP Indigo WS6000, expanding its production capacity for food, beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and health care labels. Hamilton, Ohio-based Innovative Labeling Solutions, a digital label and
packaging specialist that became the first company in North America to operate three HP Indigo WS6000s when it added two additional presses to its production operation. New feature upgrades, greater profit opportunities HP Indigo WS6000 customers gained increased productivity this year with the addition of 20 new feature upgrades, including new blankets for better substrate compatibility; a new enhancement unit for the photo imaging plate; compatibility with the HP Indigo Print Care diagnostics and maintenance solution; and Continuous Color Control, a tool that gives operators added assurance of consistency on long runs. As an all-digital solution requiring minimal make-ready, start-up time or run-length requirements, the HP Indigo WS6000 Digital Press helps converters offer brand owners greater profit opportunities through reduced waste and obsolescence, streamlined multi-SKU marketing and versioning, and faster implementation of new designs. HP Indigos proven and unparalleled liquid electrophotographic printing process meets brands uncompromising demands for gravure-quality printing and packaging shelf appeal. HP Indigo presses are the only digital label and packaging solutions that use true Pantone-licensed spot-colour inks or offer four-, six- and seven-colour Pantone-licensed spot colour emulation, giving converters the ability to meet their customers demanding brand colour standards. The high quality, productivity and flexibility of HP Indigo have made it the industrys leading digital press brand and one of the best-selling label and packaging press brands overall.(1) It also is the only digital platform to win print quality contests when judged against flexographic- and offset-printed labels.(2) New HP Indigo label and packaging solutions will be on display at Labelexpo Europe. More information about HP Indigo is available at www.hp.com/go/gsb.
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XEIKON COMES OUT ON TOP OF LIGHT FASTNESS BENCHING EXERCISE

Visitors to the Xeikon stand will have the opportunity to see a new version of Xeikons QA-I toner in spot red and orange at Labelexpo Europe 2011. They will also get to see the results of a recent light fastness benchmarking test, which confirms Xeikon as the best performing digital printing technology on the market.
eikon will launch a new version of its QA-I toner in spot red and orange at Labelexpo Europe 2011. The new spot colors feature a vastly improved light fastness up to a level of 6 on the blue wool scale. In addition, both colors now meet FDA food safety requirements for both direct and indirect dry food contact. Visitors to the Xeikon stand will also have the opportunity to see for themselves the results of a recent light fastness benchmarking test, which confirms Xeikon as the best performing digital printing technology on the market. When Xeikon first released the QA-I toner at IPEX 2010, it raised the bar of digital color print toners to new heights. Uniquely developed for the label and packaging market, the new toner featured major advances in color gamut, fast lightness and food safety. It was released in all the standard CMYK process colors along with a series of off-the-shelf spot colors (orange, green, red, blue, extra magenta, clear and white). At the time, however, the performance of spot orange and red lagged slightly behind the rest of the family in both
light fastness and food safety. Since that initial release, the toner R&D group at Xeikon has continued to optimize the pigments used in the toner and have now lifted both colors up to be in line with Xeikons traditionally high standards. Red and orange are both used a lot in the chemical industry, says Filip Weymans, Marketing & Business Development Manager, Labels & Packaging at Xeikon. For example: Warning signs placed on the outside of large drums carrying potentially dangerous contents typically use these two colors and they are often exposed to UV light for long periods of time. With the light fastness of both colors now lifted to 6 on the blue wool scale, labels created with QA-I toner can easier meet the demanding requirements of this market. During the same period, the R&D team also focused heavily on improving the food safety performance of the two QA-I spot colors. When first released, they met the FDA requirements for indirect food contact. By optimizing the color pigments, they now meet FDA requirement for both indirect and direct dry food contact. The new release of QAI toner in both spot red and orange will start shipping as from Labelexpo Europe 2011 (i.e. from 1 September 2011). The raised performance of both light fastness and food safety of the two spot colors now enables label printers to broaden the range of applications they can offer, adds Weymans. Xeikon comes out on top of light fastness benchmarking exercise Visitors to Labelexpo Europe 2011
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will also be able to observe first hand the results of a benchmarking exercise that was conducted recently between different digital printing technologies. During the exercise, which was carried out by an independent printer, three identical labels were printed on the same material using three different technologies: UV inkjet, liquid toner and Xeikons dry QA-I toner. Each label, lying side-by-side, was exposed to 800 hours of sunshine during the 4 months of April to August this year. The deltaE, which is the unit of measure of color difference, was measured for seven different colors of each label. At the end of the 800 hours, the deltaE of the Xeikon printed sample was significantly less across all seven colors. The results clearly reaffirmed Xeikons high standard of quality in light fastness with an average deltaE of 7.6. This compared to 12.2 for inkjet-printed label and 37.3 for the alternative liquid toner technology. Xeikon will exhibit at Labelexpo Europe 2011 in Hall 9, Stand 45. The company will showcase an impressive line-up of five solutions dedicated to the digital label printing market, including digital label presses, converting lines and integrated software. On the stand there will be live demonstrations of a wide web label solution with its Xeikon 3500, the most productive digital label press available on the market. The show will also mark the launch of the DCoat500, which will be showcased in World Premiere as the in-line finishing solution of the Xeikon 3500. A pioneer in digital printing, Xeikon designs, develops and delivers high-end digital colour printing systems for the industrial, document and commercial printing market segments. These systems are composed of advanced web-fed printing engines using LED-arraybased, dry toner electro-photography, open workflow software, exclusive toner and other consumables. Xeikons production and R&D operations are based in Belgium and its solutions are distributed and supported through a worldwide network.
FLINT GROUP AT LABELEXPO 2011

isitors to Flint Group stand 5B45 at Labelexpo Europe will experience an exciting show programme. The Labelexpo stand will showcase a full range of state-of-the-art products for label printers, including inks, plates and sleeves that are smart, innovative and secure. The newly introduced Speakers Corner Seminar Series will take place daily and directly at the stand. Visitors can listen to short presentations and learn more about key industry topics during mini seminars on Combination Printing, Innovative Effect Inks, Low Migration & GMP as well as High Definition Printing. Needless to say there will be plenty of time before and after the presentations to discuss these and other topics with Flint Groups experts who are ready to offer advice and solutions: We are excited to present our range of new products and engage in customer discussions, says
Global Product Director Flint Group Narrow Web, Jennifer Joyce. She continues, Any forward-looking company depends on feedback in order to develop userfriendly, innovative products that fulfil market needs. Flint Group is eager to exchange ideas with leading converters at the show and listen to printers needs! Flint Group will continue a wellestablished event and host the 7th Annual Narrow Web Print Awards. Label converters from all over the world are encouraged to submit sample labels for evaluation by a panel of industry judges! It is still not too late to participate - contact Niklas Olsson in Europe at niklas.olsson@flintgrp.com or Deanna Whelan for further information at deanna.whelan@flintgrp.com. In addition to its own exciting show programme, Flint Group will engage in the Package Printing Zone a new feature area
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at Labelexpo the aim of which is to introduce label printers to opportunities in short-run package printing. As part of the Package Printing Zone programme, Flint Group will be assessing recent developments in UV inks for food labels and packaging in its presentation. Further, Flint Group is proud to participate at the FINAT Operators Day on the final day of the show. Flint Group will contribute to the Show Trail with a competition element that is both educational and fun. Operators are invited to come to the stand and take part in a quiz to qualify for the prize draw at the end of the trail. Preparations for the show are in full swing and we cannot wait to present this years special ideas to our guests says Niklas Olsson, Flint Group Narrow Web Global Brand Manager. He continues, In addition to our new promotions and seminars, visitors to the stand can again mingle with industry peers over a cup of coffee served by our barista or enjoy refreshments during the Happy Hour, featuring live music.
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POSITIVE PACKAGING EXPANDS MIDDLE EAST FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MARKET

ne of the Middle Easts leading suppliers of flexible packaging, Dubai-based Positive Packaging United, has specified QuadTechs Autotron 2600 with the Clear Logic Register Guidance System for its new Cerutti gravure press, in order to ensure a highquality, defectfree supplies of material. Positive Packaging United is boosting its capacity with another state-of-the- art press in order to meet the growing demand for high-quality flexible packaging in the Middle East. We see the inclusion of automated press controls as vital, in order to assure consistently high quality standards demanded by local consumer goods customers, whose brands depend on distinctive, highimpact packaging to succeed, commented Mr. Pranesh Kankanwadi, Managing Director of Positive Packaging United. Headquartered in Mumbai and part of the Enpee Group, Positive Packaging has become one of the large flexible packaging suppliers, with monthly output of over 4000 tonnes (approximately 8.8 million lb) across manufacturing facilities in India, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates. The Dubai Factory, Positive Packaging United supplies a host of major global brand owners, such as Henkel, Mars, Nestle and Unilever, as well as many niche brands. QuadTechs Autotron 2600 with ClearLogic was selected by Positive Packaging United because it provides accurate register control on any gravure press. Specialized, compact solid-state
MiniCam scanning heads can detect a wide range of pale and low-contrast marks, such as glues, varnishes, inks and transparent surfaces, without compromise in performance. The size of a 35mm film canister, the MiniCam is small enough to be placed very close to the nips of a press. The Autotron 2600 with ClearLogic enables the Positive Packaging United team to meet the increasing demand for design complexity, where precise control over trapping, repeat length and pattern consistency are vital. Sophisticated surface finishes, a greater number of colors, reverse printing and finer
Mr. Pranesh Kankanwadi Managing Director of Positive Packaging United.
One of the Middle Easts leading suppliers of flexible packaging, Dubai-based Positive Packaging United, has specified QuadTechs Autotron 2600 with the Clear Logic Register Guidance System for its new Cerutti gravure press, in order to ensure a high-quality, defectfree supplies of material.
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design detail are standard requirements on printing jobs. ClearLogic, the user interface, features user-friendly screens that require fewer touches, removing much of the complexity potentially involved in the set-up process. The packagingspecific software accompanying the system is compatible with a wide range of materials and die-cutting processes. This is highly beneficial to a company like Positive Packaging, which converts many opaque, transparent and reflective substrates, such as BOPP, metalized film, high-gloss cast polypropylene film. The system offers fast set-up times of just a few minutes, even when changing to a different substrate type and thickness. This simplicity is ideal for an environment like Positive Packaging where productivity depends on minimal downtime as nearly half of the companys jobs are between 25,000 and 30,000 linear meters. Autotrons mark-recognition system helps reduce make-ready waste by locking on to even low-contrast marks at make-ready. It provides secure mark localization and a quick transition to the new production substrate without needing to stop the press. In this way, makeready waste can be confined to a few hundred webmeters. A key factor in the decision to invest in the Autotron 2600 system was the close relationship that Positive Packaging has enjoyed with QuadTech for many years. QuadTechs technical support crew provides training sessions so that the operators can exploit the full potential of the system from the beginning. We also receive online remote diagnostics, to prevent any problems from emerging, Mr. Pranesh Kankanwadi explained.
FIRST ATLANTIC CAPITAL

ACQUIRES PAMCO LABEL CO.
irst Atlantic Capital, Ltd., a private investment firm specializing in acquiring and growing mid-size companies, today announced that its portfolio company, Resource Label Group, LLC, a leading pressure sensitive label manufacturer primarily for the packaging industry, has acquired Pamco Printed Tape & Label Co., Inc., a Des Plaines, ILbased manufacturer of pressure sensitive labels serving consumer nondurable markets such as food and beverage, health and beauty, confection, and household products. First Atlantic acquired a majority interest in Resource Label in April 2011. Pamco is now a subsidiary of Resource Label and Michael Blechman, President of Pamco, remains in his current role. Pamco offers a wide array of printing resources including UV flexographic, rotary screen, foil stamping and digital printing to its customers who require high quality graphics, customization, and rapid turnaround times. Resource Label is an expanding business and we are excited by the addition of Pamco, which will help Resource Label execute its growth plans, said Roberto Buaron, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of First Atlantic Capital. Together, Resource Label and Pamco fit perfectly with our investment approach - taking majority stakes in companies with experienced management teams and a strong market position. As we successfully accomplished with Berry Plastics, Captive Plastics, and Ranpak we intend to work closely with Resource Label to further grow its customer base and end-markets. William Burch, Chief Executive Officer of Resource Label, said: The acquisition of Pamco furthers our objective of becoming the premier one-stop shop for all of our customers pressure sensitive label printing needs. Pamco will help us expand our product offerings and better position us to solve our customers most complex service and application requests. Additionally, we plan to capitalize on Pamcos strong position in the markets they serve, and I look forward to working closely with Michael and the rest of his senior management team in pursuit of these goals. Michael Blechman added: We are thrilled to be partnering with RLG. As part of a larger organization, Pamco will be better positioned to bolster its product line and serve its unique customer base. First Atlantic Capital is a leading middle-market private equity firm with a strong record and continuing interest in the plastics and packaging, branded foods, food processing, industrial and consumer goods, as well as business services industries. First Atlantic partners with management teams and executes growth-oriented investment strategies, utilizing its extensive consulting heritage and operational expertise to produce superior returns for its investors. Since inception in 1989, First Atlantic has consistently generated superior longterm investment returns for its investors and management partners. First Atlantic has acquired 59 companies and consolidated them into 20 major platforms. For additional information, please visit www.firstatlanticcapital.com. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Franklin, TN, Resource Label focuses on prime labels, which carry the brand identity of customers products, as well as booklets and extended content labels which are multi-layer structures employed when products require extensive use, handling and safety instructions. Focussing on the chemical, food, retail, industrial, and health & beauty end-markets, Resource Label has established strong positions in pressure sensitive labels with its emphasis on fast turnaround times, quality, customer service and flexibility. Pamco was established in 1953 as a manufacturer of labels for a variety of end-markets. Over the years, Pamco has adjusted its technical capabilities to provide complex manufacturing solutions by offering both flexographic and digital printing. Today, Pamco makes available to its customer base graphic intensive labels with high-end features in cost effective ways to create shelf appeal. Pamcos customer loyalty is the result of a continuous commitment to quality and service.
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CHINAS LABEL PRINTING INDUSTRY HAS ENORMOUS ROOM FOR DEVELOPMENT

Based in South China and with the strength of the label printing industry in the region, The China International Exhibition on Label Printing Technology (also known as Sino-Label) has established itself as a remarkable and influential international exhibition of its kind in China covering the spectrum of label printing, decoration, processing and technology application. The content, standard, effectiveness and services of Sino Label attain high recognition from the label converters worldwide. The exhibition has also received extensive support from industry associations, exhibitors and delegations from home and abroad.
ith the development of the economy in China, especially in the food, cosmetic, detergent, pharmaceutical, toiletries, home appliances, supermarket and logistics industries are growing in high speed, there are currently over 4,000 enterprises engaged in label printing in China. In 2009, production value of label printing industry reached RMB 14 billion (USD2.1 billion), production volume 1.8 billion square meters; In 2010, production value amounted RMB 16 billion (USD2.5 billion), production volume RMB 2.1 billion square meters, a 20% growth compared to the previous year. From a global market perspective, the business opportunities and potential of Chinas label printing industry has enormous room for development. The Pearl River Delta (Guangdong, Hong Kong & Macau) has been widely regarded as Worlds manufacturing base. At the same time, the region is the largest region for Chinas printing and packaging industries. Guangdong Province alone has approximately 18,000 printingrelated enterprises among which around 1,500 engage in narrow web applications. Production in Guangdong Province and Hong Kong accounts for 67% of the total production of the countrys label printing industry. As the importance of South China region continues to
increase as a worlds printing centre, the contribution of the region to the countrys printing production will continuously grow. To be held from 7-9 March 2012 at Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou, PR China, the show till last year attracted worlds renowned printing and label exhibiting companies form 14 countires & regions namely: HansGronhi, Crons, Shanghai Clarity, Lucky Film, Zhongde Group, Fangbang, Flexco, Chengming, Ruian Dapeng, Donghang, Aoke, Tiancen, Wenzhou Zenbo, Huayao, Ruiguang, Jingbao, Juisun Screen Printing, Taiso, Ditian, Shenzhen Jin-based, Datacard, Anser, Hengming, Lintec (Japan), Labelmen (Taiwan), ETI, Avery Dennison, Dowell, Haotian, ZhongTian, Nickel, WeiGang, Brotech, Sanki, Label Long, ZhongShan Fuzhou, Moma, Colamark, LECCO, Top Label, Soontomax, Rotary, Unilux, Kloeckner Pentaplast, etc. They gathered to display a wide-ranging of new and high-quality product, technology, all kinds of solutions and management systems that cover pre/post-press, inkjet, offset, flexo, gravure and label printing, printing ink as well as consumables. In addition, the show also had worlds famous suppliers of integrated packaging equipment and beverage technology including BOSCH, KHS, Kraussmaffei, Colormatrix, KUKA, Hongya, Danfoss, Deyibao, Beijing Macwell, Shanghai Macwell, Emerson, Heat & Control, Qingdao SongBen, Alpha-Pack, Nordson, Dachuan, Oceanpower, Full-More, Tom, Yilong, etc were presence with their wide range of innovative technology, solutions and materials on food & beverage packaging. Local and international trade associations also demonstrated their tremendous support by organizing pavilions including Korea Packaging Machinery Assn (KPMA), Processing & Packaging Machinery Assn. (PPMA/UK), Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) of the US, Chinese Taipei Packaging Assn and China Plastics Industry Assn.
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