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Performative interaction at LMAI conference in Goa... pg 04

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Webtech secures bright future with Prati from now on.... pg 16

UNO: The new line of slitters from Comexi.... pg 20For daily news & updates on the label industry.... pg 20Digicon is the perfect solution for simple converting needs.... pg 23

Omet’s most advanced in-line folding carton press at PragatiPack.... pg 26

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Flexo Image Graphics appoints Pankaj Seigal as ME territory manager... pg 27Gidue launches new food packaging program for UV Flexo .... pg 27Demonstrations of Cosmolight waterwashable flexo plates.... pg 28Edale to introduce new flexo press and gearless print head.... pg 28Solutions Graphiques to showcase their new flexo inline system.... pg 28Xaar celebrates over 21 million inkjet printhead nozzles in India.... pg 29In-Fusion papers optimized for HP Indigo presses.... pg 30Itasa invests for the future.... pg 31AWA Brand Security Conference offers a broad agenda.... pg 31Atlantic Zeiser focuses on cost effective certified label solutions.... pg 32Abril Graphica fine tunes color quality with AVT solutions.... pg 33Rotometrics expands flexible die production in Asia-Pacific.... pg 34Epson enters Asian label printing industry with SurePress L 4033 A.... pg 34Codimag to introduce Viva 340 AniFlo Press at Labelexpo.... pg 35FOR MORE NEWS & UPDATES, LOG ON TO www.labelsind.comFOR MORE NEWS & UPDATES, LOG ON TO www.labelsind.comFOR MORE NEWS & UPDATES, LOG ON TO www.labelsind.comFOR MORE NEWS & UPDATES, LOG ON TO www.labelsind.comFOR MORE NEWS & UPDATES, LOG ON TO www.labelsind.com

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Innovative washing and cleaning solutions from Flexo Wash.... pg 38Collano presents innovative specialty adhesives for labels.... pg 40Prati to unveil state-of-the-art modular finishing portfolio.... pg 44Advertise in the Indian Label Directory or be left out.... pg 45

Toray announces Labelexpo partnership.... pg 46HP helps label and packaging converters with digital solutions.... pg 47Xeikon comes out on top of light fastness benching excercise.... pg 50Flint Group at Labelexpo 2011.... pg 52Positive Packaging expands to Middle East markets.... pg 53First Atlantic Capital acquires Pamco Label Co. .... pg 55

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Calendar of Events.... pg 36Successful India Packaging meet sets tone for upcoming events.... pg 56

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China’s label printing industry has enormous room for development... pg 58

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PERFORMATIVE INTERACTIONS:INNOVATION, CREATIVITY &ENTERPRISE - ALL TOGETHER....

knowledge but equally enthrallingwere the fun-filled networking sessionsessions that winded up way into thenight; bringing the industry muchcloser than it was ever before. The duecredit for such a wonderful conferencecum networking session goes to theLMAI team headed by PresidentVivek Kapoor and equally supportedby Sandeep Zaveri, Amit Sheth, AjayMehta, Ajay Agarwal, Harveer Sahni

The Indian label industryscenario is one of the bestsuccess stories ever written or

told. This fast growing industry thathas evolved in this last decade andreached staggering heights is not justa simple success story. But a story ofgrit and determination to reach heightsand achieve world level standards inwhatever it does. Call it the power ofintegrity and hardwork. This samecamaraderie was seen at the“Innovations Unlimited” conferenceheld at Hotel Park Hyatt in Goa, thisJuly end. Organized by LabelManufacturers Association of India’s(LMAI), this conference was one ofthe best networking sessions everorganized by any association in theIndian printing industry.

And what a conference it was!Something that caught everyone bysurprise as not only it was aided withpower packed sessions imparting

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 world’s 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…

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and the rest of the organizingteam.

The LMAI that had been toyingwith the idea of holding a conferencefor long time were really apprehensiveof the response that would be metedout to them. And hence had targetedthe number of delegates at a modest125 and booked the hotel roomsaccordingly. However, a targetedapproach by the whole team coupledwith the event organizers and mediasupport not only hyped up theconference but found new takers too.

Says Harveer Sahni of WeldonCelloplast: “When the event wasconceptualized, the LMAI team wasvery optimistic and eager to hold theconference at Goa. As we came closerto the date of the event it became alittle uneasy situation as even the eventmanagers had not been finalized.Somewhere around the end of January2011, Vivek Kapoor the LMAI

President pressed the panic button.What followed was a concentratedbuild up to an amazing event. Vivekcalled all in his team across India dailyand talked for hours. All of us still joke- Vivek has free telephone lines. Theteam gelled together, worked hard andwhat evolved months later will be apart of history of label in this country.”

Such was the impact that not onlythe who’s who of the label industryhad sent in their confirmations, butmore people were interested to be apart of the event. The organizers ontheir hands now had a gigantic task asthe figures rose from 125 to 160 tolater 220 to finally settle at 270!Whoa!! The event was already a hiteven before it started. Since the venuecouldn’t accommodate all of themtogether at one place, nearbyproperties were booked. And thoughit was quite a distance from the mainvenue, none of the guests were

complaining. Neither did the delegatescomplain of having to attend theconference session immediately afterregistration for presentations at theconference hall.

Curtain raiser was a “Bang On”The high-level LMAI conference

took off post lunch on the 29th Julywith a welcome note by Vivek Kapoorwho welcomed all the delegates to theconference. And since we all talk ofthe Indian success story, Ajay Mehtaof SMI Coated Products gave apresentation on goodentrepreneurship skills. He wasfollowed by Jean Pierre DeMoor VP -Esko Artwork on “Security designs andanti-counterfeit techniques” and BoonChai Tan of DuPont Packaging whodiscussed on the “New techniques inplate making technologies and HDFlexo”. He also spoke on how DuPontis working closely with EskoArtwork

to optimize the performance and

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benefits of HD Flexo with digitalDuPont Cyrel to give unsurpassedsharpness and detail, fine highlightsand vignettes and enhanced solid inkdensity. With HD Flexo, the flexoconverter will notice many significantadvantages; especially the sharp detailin plates and high quality text and lineart. With an exceptional dot structureand extraordinary screening, tints aresmoother and easier to print.Meanwhile, there is a smooth vignettetransition throughout the highlightsto ‘zero’ and a high contrast inhighlights and shadows withoutvisible, hard edges.

After the hard hitting sessionsclustered with mind boggling detailsand knowledge on innovativedevelopments in the field, thedelegates were now ready forsomething entertaining to unwind.There was suspense in store. No onecould even wildly imagine that LMAIwill be arranging for some mindblowing performances by Africandrummers from the group “DrumCafé” to bring in power, passion andenergy to the event.

As one might be aware of, thedrum is an ancient tool ofcommunication and communitybuilding among many other culturesaround the world. Yes, before anymajor tribal decision were made, thecommunity gathered together at thecentre of the village to make music.This joyous making of music brokedown barriers and created a sense of

unity, thus enabling communities tobecome more effective in theirdecision-making.

As the African drummers on stagestarted to hammer on the skins of theirdrums, a hall fully packed withdelegates that belonged to the Indianlabel fraternity quickly reached anAlpha state, relieving their stressfuljourneys (if any) hitting the drumplaced squarely in the here and now.Initially confused with what to dowith the drums given to them, thedelegates readily became involved inthe drumming, turning the tablesfrom the expected environment of‘spectator’ / ‘performer’ to aninteractive environment where thelines between spectator and performermerged.

Said Sheetal Mishra, BusinessManager – Flexo Image Graphics:“The program was so nice, ittransported me to Africa for some time.I enjoyed it very much and I had awonderful time.” Added AmitabhLuthra of Printers Supply Co.Kolkata: “With the entire auditoriumdrumming to one beat, “InnovationsUnlimited” has caught everyoneunawares and surprised all present outhere. I should say, this is a fabulousstart to a great conference.” The“enthusiasm amongst all the delegateswas very high and the session wassuccessful beyond our expectations”cheered Ajay Mehta of SMI and a coreLMAI Team member. “The suddenstart and stop technique worked as abooster and a revitaliser as our mindsstared feeling the rhythm!” added adelegate. Yes! “Even I feel so as these“Drum Sessions” not only sparkscreativity but also promotes creativeor ‘out-the-box’ thinking as the Leftand right brain are usedsimultaneously,” said another.

This drumming session windedup when the bar was thrown openand delegates and guests kept enjoyingtill late at night.

Learning and insightDay two of the conference had

two sessions pre-lunch and twosessions post-lunch. Though thedelegates winded quite late at night,yet they were fully present to catchthe first paper of the day. The firstsession of the day started with theopening address by Sandeep Zaverithe Co-Chairman of the LMAIconference committee and YMCPresident. Bhrigav Jain of MonarchGraphics followed him speaking onthe latest technologies related tointermittent presses on behalf of LabelPlanet. In-depth conferencepresentations were delivered by high-profile experts following himincluding a presentation on “Newflexo technology drives leanmanufacturing and sustainability” byJeff Feltz of Mark Andy. Just beforethe coffee break was called, Federicod’Annunzio’s presentation on “Flexov/s Digital” was one worth noting as itimparted more knowledge on the

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Mr. Rohit Sachdeva (Lucky Graphics) with Sandeep Zaveri (YMC President and Chirag Muni (Electro Optic Asia) Mr. Manish Jain (Kaygee Loparex) with another delegate..

At the Registration Counter... The Dura Label team with Sarfaraz of Flexo Image Graphics..

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Digital - Flexo Concept fromGidue -The new benchmark for thelabels and packaging industry.

Delegates to the second sessionpre-lunch got to hear a presentationon “Innovative packaging andimproving brand security, brandawareness and functionality” byAndrew Crawford of Avery Dennison.Kishor Sarkar of Gallus offered aninsightful presentation on the “Threatsand opportunity of self adhesive labelapplications”. After him, Dilip Shahof Nilpeter delved into the“Advantages of using combinationpresses” and related technologies. Inabsence of Rotatek Vice PresidentGaetan De Charry who was supposedto be speaking on “New technologiesin intermittent converting”, RaneshBajaj of Creed Engineers took theposition and presented the paperbefore the lunch break was called.

The post lunch session started off

with a discussion by ItsikKrief, Global head (labelsolutions) HP on “TheDigital Challenge:When and how to godigital”. He reiteratedthat digital printingoffers print quality asgood as or better thanflexo, while making itpossible to quickly adaptlabels and packaging forseasonal promotions, etc.

Panel discussion onpresses

One of the most looked forwardto debate was the “Panel discussionon presses” headed by RogerPellow, MD - LabelexpoGroup and included all themajor press manufacturers onone dias. They providedmore ideas and insights as wellas cleared the airs and doubtsof the printers on the kind ofpresses that would suit theirstyle of business. This paneldiscussion was the mostsought after especially tothose who were looking atinvesting in new andadvanced range of presses toaccelerate their growth.

Materials, Consumables, Linersand siliconising

Post tea break, the session focusedon post production and finishing with

a paper by Keith Montgomery of ABGon “Digital web finishing includingBraille and booklets”, to later moveinto “Stamping foils decoration andbrand protection” by WolfgranBuckard of Kurz who adhered thatstamping foils are not only used forbranding, decoration and securitypurpose but they create a strong anti-counterfeit barrier besides enhancingthe brand equity of the product.George Lyle of Flint Group in hispresentation on “New technologies inInk” gave more insights into the worldof inks.

The final and the last paper in theseries were presented by MichaelBethge of Ahlstrom on “Efforts,

challenges and tasks of the recyclingof siliconised liner”. The Labelindustry has been struggling with thisconcern for years. This was well tackledin this paper.

Party time and a time to say goodbyeAs all good things come to an end,

even this interactive conferenceconcluded with a vote of thanks byAjay Agarwal, Chairman of the LMAIConference Committee. It was timeto party yet again. The delegates weregiven two hours to rest and changeinto casual attires while the eventmanagers Pooja Ghai and her TranquilWorld team got busy in resetting thevenue from the drab conference lookinto something sensational for theevening.

When the guests returned to a newsetting in the hall, it was time for theawards for the sponsors before the

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glamorous singer, composer,performer and actress “Manasi Scott”who was seen in the Bollywood film“Acid Factory” as well as the JohnAbraham starrer “Jhootha hi Sahi”made a grand entry. She set the moodby getting the label community on tothe dance floor. And the entirefraternity were zooming and sashayingto the beats of the music with theirhands up and feet tapping on a jampacked dance floor. Having done this,Manasi left for the DJ to take over andit was fun all the way - all celebratinglike one global family. They werepartying hard, dancing, enjoying tillthe wee hours of the morning.

Delegate speakFederico d’Annunzio, Managing

Director of Italian press manufacturer,Gidue, said: Such networkingscoupled with technical insights notonly helps us to address the entirefraternity on the newest areas that weare working on, but you also have thetime to get into deep discussions withpotential customers allowing us to talkabout ideas, strategies and the vision

of the company.”Jeff Feltz of Mark

Andy said: ‘For everyindustry today, it isimportant to have a forumwhere people can examineand share newdevelopments and trends.Finding the ideal audienceand sharing theexperience becomesincreasingly a necessaryactivity for all of us, andMark Andy / Flexo ImageGraphics has found that

the LMAI Conference is such aforum.’

Success achievedThe LMAI team had targeted the

number of delegates at 125 beforeclosing the bookings at 220.However, the persistence ofdelegates made the LMAIteam reconsider the decisionand despite refusing many,they closed the bookings at270! The organizers,especially Vivek Kapoor andSandeep Zaveri had on theirhands a gigantic task andthey were all set to deliver.And with the help of theevent organizers “TranquilWorld”, they delivered wellto make it a memorable oneto one and all.

The conference was a resoundingsuccess and Sandeep Zaveri was quiteupbeat about it. He said: “We’re verypleased with the success of thisconference and are delighted to haveprovided a forum for debate, ideasgeneration and education about the

exciting technologicaldevelopments and businessopportunities opening up forthe region. The conferencehad two busy days with avariety of presentations byboth local and internationalexperts and we look forwardto seeing the industry againsoon in some other equallyexciting location with moremembers.”

On being asked how itmakes him feel that LMAI’s

maiden venture is a big success, VivekKapoor says, “I take this opportunityto thank all the sponsors as well as thedelegates who made it a point to makethe conference a big success. And weat LMAI owe this success to all of you,especially the sponsors who put theirbig foot forward. I would like toespecially thank our Platinum sponsorAvery Dennison without whom thisconference would not have beenpossible to deliver. Not to forget theteam members including HarveerSahni, Ranesh Bajaj, Ajay Agarwal,Amit Sheth, Ajay Mehta and otherswho worked against time to make it agrand success. When we approachedGururaj of Wintek Flexo Prints to bethe moderator of this conference, hewas more than eager to wield the batonand did a marvelous job.”

“When I took over as President ofthe association, LMAI had hardly 40members. Due to many such initiativesby the entire team today, not only hasthe membership grown to 280 butseems certain that this list will continueto grow rapidly. In the run-up to itsvarious initiatives, LMAI alsoestablished a global young labelleaders’ network to promote thesharing of ideas and informationamongst this segment headed bySandeep Zaveri as President and hasbeen termed successful. Today, LMAIis also recognized globally and is a partof the L8 team that established aframework for the exchange ofassociation information, regionalmarket data and general informationabout the narrow web industry,”signed off Vivek.

Vivek Kapoor &Sandeep Zaveri:

Partnersin Success

Adding colourto the evening:

Manasi Scott

All on the dance floor, shaking a leg..

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WEBTECH SECURESBRIGHT FUTURE WITHINVESTMENTS 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.

W ebtech Industries, India,expects its latestinvestment in three Prati

SUN TE330 slitter inspectionrewinders, equipped with AVTcamera systems, to help it continue itsrapid growth in the pharmaceuticaland healthcare sectors and aid itsexpansion plans into the cosmeticsand FMCG markets. Following itslatest investment the ambitiousMumbai company now delivers ahigh level of quality control with eightPrati SUN TE330 slitter inspectionrewinders.

Amar Chhajed, who founded thecompany in 1998 explains Webtech’scommitment to the solutions: “Wehave consistently bought the PratiSUN TE330 slitter inspection

rewinders for the last few years andwe can easily say that the Pratimachines have contributed a lot to ouroverall efficiency and quality.

Webtech bought their first Pratimachine through Reifenhasuer India,Prati’s distributor in that area, whichis also marketing Gidue and AVTsystems as Webtech was looking for atotal solution provider to their entireneed including after sale support

Simple design and sturdy build keyqualities

“We evaluated many systems forour slitting/rewinding and inspectionrequirements and found the Pratimachines ideal for our needs andexpectations. The simplicity in design,sturdy build quality and easycompatibility with 100% defectdetection camera systems were themain features for us. We are extremelyhappy and satisfied with the overallquality of Prati’s products andservices.”

The Prati SUN TE330 slitterinspection rewinder detects missinglabels, color discrepancies as well as amatrix waste on a wide range ofpressure sensitive labels, unsupportedpaper, cardboard, as well as aluminum.If equipped with inkjet print-head, itis able to overprint not only variabledata such as barcodes and productcodes, but also special inks. The servotechnology applied on the machineallows the integration with all 100%camera inspection system brands. Itcan process webs width up to 330mm and is a great cost-savinginvestment combining mechanicalprecision with electronic technology.

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For paper and transparentsubstrates, the electronic web guidecomes equipped with ultrasonic sensorfor easy process as well as the IR cellfor counting with silk spot labels.While the touch-screen monitorguarantees ease-of-use, a self-diagnostic software informs the userabout any specific stops or problems.

Consistent growth aided by Pratiinvestment

Webtech has grown to become onethe largest manufacturers of self-adhesive labels in India. Chhajedcomments: “We purchased a MarkAndy in a Print exhibition almost onan impulse and the machine was justsitting around in our factory for thenext six months. Then I learnt tooperate the machine myself, as therewere no skilled operators available. At

that time Elf lubricants was screen-printing on its plastic containers. Weconvinced them to use sticker labels.Today many of the automotive oilcompanies in addition to most of thepharmaceutical and cosmeticcompanies are our clients. We haveadded roughly one printing machineevery year since inception and haveone of the largest manufacturingcapacity for self adhesive sticker labelsin the sub continent.”

Passion for LabelsThe self adhesive label specialist

provides specialty and customizedlabels including high security and anticounterfeit solutions and Chhajedadds: “The label industry has becomea passion and now our goal is to rapidlyexpand operations to more locationswithin and outside India. The label

industry is growing at a fast pace. Theincreasing consumption of brandedgoods in pharma, electronics, andcosmetics is fuelling the demand forlabels. India has the opportunity tobecome an outsourcing hub and tryand replicate the IT success story. Thisrequires sustained effort on the part ofthe industry players who need to gearup by upgrading technology andusing improved quality of substrates.”

Concluding he states: “We hopeto improve the quality standards ofthe label industry in India taking themto international levels and evenexceeding them in many cases.”

About PratiPratiI supplies machines for self-

adhesive label print-finishing:covering customisation, inspection,die-cutting, matrix waste removal,longitudinal cutting and post-printing. With its more than thirtyyears of experience, PRATI hasdeveloped a reputation as a trust-worthy manufacturer of extremelyreliable systems, which are tailored tocustomers’ needs and form a solidfoundation that offers mechanical andelectronic precision.

The company’s product rangeincorporates versatile-use solutionswhich contribute to increasedproductivity at a low cost. Theseinclude the Jupiter and Saturn/Suninspection tables, the modular andcustomer-specifically adjustableVegaPlus platforms, thePharmaCheck finishing system,which is tailored specially to the needsof the pharmaceutical industry, theVegaPlus Booklet maker, the idealoffline unit to produce any type ofbooklet labels and the Uranus foroverprinting and verifying data.

With over 1,000 machinesinstalled in the market, Prati isrepresented worldwide thanks to arepresentative and distributionnetwork in Europe, the Middle East,India, Australia, Far East, South Africa,North America, Canada and SouthAmerica. An expansion into othermarkets is planned. Customers fromaround the world can depend onPrati’s reliable customer service atits headquarter in Faenza, Italy.

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UNO: THE NEW LINEOF SLITTERS FROMCOMEXI GROUP

The label industry is growingat a fast pace and India hasthe opportunity to replicatethe IT success story. But thisrequires sustained efforts onthe part of the industryplayers who need to gear upby upgrading technology.Webtech Industries’ goal is torapidly expand operations tomore locations within andoutside India. Naturally, thisself adhesive label specialistadded on the latesttechnology from Prati to helpcontinue its rapid growth inthe pharma and healthcaresectors and aid its expansionplans into the cosmetics andFMCG markets.

ProSlit, the Comexi Grouptrademark for slitters andrewinders has launched a new

product onto the market: the newUno slitter.With this new line,Comexi takes a step forward inoffering solutions for projects withlong runs that require diametersgreater than 800mm. This newproject was designed to offer a highperformance machine with excellentregulation and fantastic results inoutput reels for customers who workwith long runs and large output reeldiameters.

It is specially designed for rigidmaterials although it has shown goodresults for more flexible materials.Proslit Uno is perfect for projects withpaper, self-adhesive, aluminum downto 12 microns and all kinds of rigid orlaminated plastics that require longruns 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 FeaturesThe new Proslit Uno is available

in 1400mm and 1700mm widths.The maximum diameter of the parentroll is between 1300mm (1,500 mmas an option) and up to 2150kg inweight (3000Kg optional). It canreach a maximum speed of 400m/minin its standard configuration and600m/min optionally. The maximumdiameter of finished reels is up to1000mm. Reels are supported in anexpandable shaft that permitsuniformly distributed weights of upto 1000kg.

The machine is completelycontrolled through a touch screen, andthe length of the run can beprogrammed according to thediameter of the parent roll, linear

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meters or the diameter of the outputreel. It also has an option for storingwork parameters in an internal memorythus making the operator’s work easier.

Productivity and quality of UNOrewinder

The Uno includes all thestandards of Proslit products thanksto which Comexi Group has achieveda privileged position in the slitting andrewinding market. To that extent, thenew Uno includes a lay-on roller withALTS technology (Advanced LinealTracking System) that incorporatestwo bowed rollers, one prior slittingand one prior rewinding. Speciallyequipped with 20mm rings and avariable curvature, these bowed rollersare essential to the smooth functioningof the entire process. In addition, theyare manufactured with special lowinertia bearings. The objective of thisentire process is to secure a good

activities in 1954, it’s now an industrialglobal supplier with more than 400employees and 2 factories: one in Spainnear Barcelona and the other locatedin Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil.Comexi’s five brands devote their bestknowledge to offer high quality, state-of-the-art technology on flexographicpresses (Comexi brand), gravureprinting presses (Acom), solvent andsolventless lamination and coating(Nexus Comexi brand), slitting andrewinding (Proslit brand) and logisticsand environmental management forour industry (Enviroxi brand).

Comexi is represented in India by :Reifenhauser India Marketing Ltd.229, Udyog Bhavan, Sonawala Road,Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063Tel: +91 (022) 26.86.2711Fax: +91 (022) 26.86.2722email: [email protected]: www.reifenhauserindia.com

DIGICON LITE IS THE PERFECT SOLUTIONFOR SIMPLE CONVERTING NEEDS..

A B Graphic International hasannounced the sale of anOmega Digicon Lite

finishing line to The Label Makers,Bradford. The system will join a rangeof existing label converting andfinishing lines supplied by AB GraphicInternational over recent years and willbe used to take simple jobs from thecompany’s recently installed, highperformance, Omega Digicon Series2 machine.

“The high specification OmegaDigicon Series 2 is equipped with flatbed hot foiling, cold foiling,embossing, screen module and two UVflexo units. These enable theproduction of a wide range ofdecorative labels, but make basic jobsless practical. The Digcon Lite will beused to convert simple label jobs forfood, food supplements, toiletries anddrinks such as those used by microbreweries and free up the high

varnishing and die cutting labels andis the perfect solution where there aresimple converting needs,” adds TonyBell, A B Graphic International. “Thestandard machine includes flexostation, UV curing, semi rotary diestation and razor blade slitting. We canalso supply a range of options for thismodel including over-laminating,electronic dispro, hot air drying andscissor or crush slitting”

A well established manufacturerof label converting systems, ABGraphic International operates on aworld-wide basis from its UKheadquarters in Bridlington, EastYorkshire. The company is well placedto provide full sales and supportglobally through a network ofdistributors and its facilities in theUSA, France, Germany, Spain, andThe Netherlands. AB GraphicInternational is represented inIndia by Creed Engineers .

quality, rewound output reels.The ALTS system gives our

customers perfect control over therewinding process by providingpermanent contact with the lay-onroller at a single point. This systemguarantees an exceptional quality ofthe finished product. The design ofthe Uno prevents vibrations with theuse of 50mm frames and offersexcellent accessibility for daily workand high productivity at a reasonablelevel of investment.

Market focusIn light of its features, the UNO

is the perfect choice for several markets,from flexible packaging (both inplastic as well as paper) to almost anypaper, aluminum or adhesives market.

Comexi Group is a leadingcompany as a machinery supplier ofthe flexible packaging industry.Family-run company that started its

specification modelfor more sophis-

ticated work.“The

OmegaDigiconSeries IIline is

h i g h l yspecified and this is

fantastic for highembellishment drinks and cosmeticslabels, but we have a large number ofjobs that only require a varnish anddie cutting,” explains David Webster,Managing Director of The LabelMakers. The Digicon Lite has a muchshorter web path which means morecost effective production. This coupledwith its quick set-up and slittingfacilities make it a very good finishingmachine.”

“The Digicon Lite combines allthe basic functions required for

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OMET’S MOST ADVANCEDIN-LINE FOLDING CARTONPRESS AT PRAGATIPACK..

By investing in an OmetVaryflex machine, Pragatipackhas become an all-roundpartner for printers of flexiblepackaging, and much more.The team at Pragati is excitedabout this acquisition asPragatipack is a very seriousprinting company withexacting demands. Naturally,for them winning awards forprint excellence both atnational level andinternational level is a wayof life.

N arendra Paruchuri leadPragatipack, a celebratedcompany involved in

producing print packaging and basedin Hyderabad, has always been in theforefront for indulging in newtechnologies. After an MPS,Pragatipack - the packagingconverting unit of Pragati Press havetaken a historical step of opting toinstall an “Omet Varyflex”, the in-linefolding carton press. Pragatipack isfamily owned company where threegenerations are passionately involvedin turning out state of art printedproducts. They are a company forwhom winning awards for printexcellence both at national level andinternational level is a way of life. Theywon the Sappi Elephant award in2006, 2008 and again in 2010.

The main features of OmetVaryflex installed at Pragati is aflexographic platform machine withthe facility for installing a rotogravure,cold foil and a silk screen cassette inevery position of the press. Those aremain added values which go alongthe high quality of the flexo UVprinting. In such configuration thepress can perform, all in one pass,those high added value jobs whichwould otherwise request several off-

line passes to be completed. Itis therefore possible to print,reverse print, foiling, over-printing, metalizing, reliefprinting and converting, all inone go.

By investing in OMET’smachine, Pragatipack hasbecome an all-round partnerfor printers of flexible

packaging, and much more. The teamat Pragati is excited about thisacquisition. Hemanth Paruchuri isexcited about the capabilities of thispress. He says, “We’re excited aboutthe wide range of substrates that canbe printed on the press, from 12micron all the way up to 600! We’reexcited at what opportunities this’llbring to us in the carton side ofbusiness. Very versatile and there are alot of avenues we can target!”

Omet S.r.l., Italy founded byAngelo Bartesaghi in 1963, is a leadingcompany designing and producinghigh-technology equipment and linesto print and fold tissue paper products,self adhesive labels, folding cartons andflexible packaging. Marked by a stronginternational mission, Omet drawsheavily on its rich heritage. Theprofessional excellence that hasdistinguished Omet since thebeginning has consolidated itselfthroughout forty years of activity,taking the company to success at thehighest market levels. The detailedspecialization in the design of themachines and the ongoingcommitment to utilizing newtechnology make Omet a leading,highly qualified and reliable partner.

The sale of this equipment hasbeen handled by New Delhi basedWeldon Celloplast Limited, exclusiveagents of Omet in India andsurrounding countries. PawandeepSahni, Director Weldon states, “Pragatiis a very serious printing company withexacting demands.” He further adds,“It is a feather in our cap that a printerof such caliber has approved andbought the Omet Varyflex”.

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D riven by a passion for offering high quality label solutionswith a strong focus on offering a first class customerexperience in the Middle East markets, FIG has

appointed Mr. Pankaj Seigal as FIG’s Territory Manager - Gulf.In its continuity to build towards a World Class organization,

this new position is part of FIG’s focus and commitment to supportthe expansion of converters into the ME markets. According toGourav Roy - MD, FIG: “As the Middle East marketplace evolvesand grows, we are excited to have Pankaj lead the development ofour ME network. In this newly created role, Pankaj will manageand strengthen the cultivation of key strategic accounts for ourMark Andy and other equipment brands, to continue buildingstrong partnerships.”

Pankaj who has been involved in the graphic arts industryfor 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 introducingnew products and helping them choose the latest product andservices of the company, best suited to them. Of course, he willbe supported fully by the rest the FIG team.

“Pankaj is a very welcome addition to the FIG team and wecan say for sure that we will all benefit from this importantaddition to our team. He not only possesses sound knowledgeabout the highest quality product lines from our productportfolio, but is also a great person to work with. Full of dynamismand 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 youbelieve”, his knowledge and leadership is sure to help FIG’sbusiness grow in the ME markets,” added Gourav.

FLEXO IMAGE GRAPHICS APPOINTS PANKAJ SEIGAL AS FIG’S TERRITORY MANAGER – GULF

Supported by FINAT and other worldwide label associations,this is the event on everyone's calendar...

A t the Package Printing Zone, organized by Tarsus inHall 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 intothe flexible packaging industry.

Federico d’Annunzio, MD, discloses the recent installation ata major label converter in Italy of a new Master M5 630 DigitalFlexo press, in line with a totally new development from Gidue,the Master SL 630 Solvent-Less Laminator. “The combination ofUV Flexo and in-line solvent-less lamination is potentiallyrevolutionary for the flexible packaging market. Our solutionavoids any contact of UV inks with the reel (and with the food),by “protecting” the UV printed surface with a laminated filmbefore rewinding. Risks of UV ink migration are virtuallyeliminated. In particular label converters, who know UV flexotechnology since years, could enter the lucrative short-runs flexiblepackaging market, with a limited “learning” curve”, providingexcellent UV flexo print quality.”

The Food Packaging Program for UV Flexo developed byGidue reduces the need of “entry” legal and laboratory costs forfood acceptance certifications. It also increases the overallconverting productivity with a “all-in-one-pass” printing andlaminating process (over 70% of food packaging is laminated).The new Master SL 630 solventless laminator has been developed

focusing on shortset up times,a u t o m a t e doperations, quickchange of thelamination roller,servo driven bi-c o m p o n e n tmixing, semi-automated linearpre-web guide, to

enhance the in-line productivity of the Master M5 630 DigitalFlexo press.

Mr. d’Annunzio concludes:”it could take some time, but thecombination of the Master M5 630 UV flexo press in-line withthe Master SL 630 solventless laminator is a serious opportunityfor label converters looking at new areas of growth. Label converterscould start “one step ahead” by entering the flexible packagingindustry, introducing the narrow web established culture of short-runs efficiency, high print quality and creativity”.

Nuova Gidue S.r.l. will present “live” at LabelExpo, Hall 12Booth 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.

GIDUE LAUNCHES NEW FOOD PACKAGING PROGRAM FOR UV FLEXO AT LABELEXPO EUROPE

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Toyobo Co., Ltd., world leader in photopolymer chemistryand manufacturer of Cosmolight water wash flexo plates aswell as Printight water washable letterpress plates will be

presenting its new Aqualine processor for digital water washableflexo polymer plates at Labelexpo Europe. On demonstration anddisplay at the AV Flexologic Stand at Hall 11 Stand No. P38 will bethe Aqualine that operates according to the ‘flat washout’ principlehas the maximum brush contact due to which the wash out resultsare fast and of high quality. Thanks to its inline system, continuousplate processing is possible and compared to conventional processingequipment capacity is increased. Toyobo will also show a newgeneration Cosmolight NS. In addition AV Flexologic willdemonstrate the AquaSuper 500x700 and the AquaSupreme800x1050 for processing water washable flexo printing plates andthe Mount-O-Matic Table Top for mounting flexographic plates inthe narrow web industry.

Lucky Graphics that is the agent for Toyobo’s products in India

Demonstrations of flexo water WASHABLE PLATES at labelexpo europe @ 11P38

headed by Mr. RohitSachdeva will bepresent along withRaghav Sachdeva toattend customerenquiries and queriesalong with the ToyoboDirector Fuji Motowho will be impartingmore ideas and inform-ation on Cosmolightwater wash flexo plates.For the uninformed,Cosmolight is the first water wash flexo plate in the world whichensures healthy and environmentally friendly work conditionswhile at the same time being more cost effective and fast. Thematerial is durable to all water based, solvent and UV inks.

Solutions Graphiques to showcase the new flexo 4260 inline system and sleeve cleaning system

Specialist in plate making for Solvent Flexo, UV flexo, WaterFexo and letterpress as well as cleaning system for Plate Sleevesand Anilox, Solutions Graphiques is dedicated to supplying

equipment solutions for the pre-press and post-press sector of theprinting industry. Based on years of design and manufacturingexperience, the company has a simple mission to provide welldesigned 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 flexoand letterpress equipment at the show. The team of LuckyGraphics that is the agent for Solutions Graphiques in India willbe present at Stand No. 11Q95 to attend customer enquiries andqueries. This will be your chance to see live machinedemonstrations as well get your answers to your queries fromRohit Sachdeva along with Raghav Sachdeva will be personallybe present at the stand to attending to all of you at 11Q95.

Edale to introduce new flexo press and gearless print head

U K-based Edale (stand 7M60) will showcase two newproducts: the FL-350, a versatile label, film and ticketprinting flexo press, and a new gearless flexo print head

aimed at the mid-web packaging printer. Edale will be staginglive demonstrations of the FL-350 on each day of the show. Thenew machine utilizes the latest servo technology and is claimed to

achieve high print quality whilst reducing job changetimes and set up wastage. It also employs Edale’s PitStop Color Change system, enabling operators tocomplete a full color change in less than 1.5 minutes perstation. The FL-350 has a 350mm web width, substratecapacity from 30 to 450 microns and a maximum speedof 200m/min, making it a high performer in all senses ofthe word. Demonstrations of the FL-350 flexo presswill run everyday at the Edale stand.

Although showcasing these two new products atthe event, there are other machines in the range thatEdale will not be exhibiting this time, but can be viewedat anytime at their showroom in Hampshire, UK. Thenew showroom and factory facility boasts an Alphacompact press, the modular Beta and the fully servodriven Gamma machine as well as the Lambda, VLS-650 (variable length sheeter) and FDC-510 (flatbeddie cutter) converting lines.

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XAAR CELEBRATES OVER 21 MILLION INKJET PRINTHEAD NOZZLES IN INDIA

X aar, the world’s leading independent manufacturer ofprintheads, has celebrated its seven year anniversary in Indiaby holding a special awards ceremony in New Delhi.

In 2004 Xaar was the first printhead manufacturer to set up anoperation in India and is the only company today to provide directin-country support to its partners. Xaar’s commitment to the regionhas made it the printhead market leader in India with over 21million printhead nozzles delivered throughout the continent todate. The company’s newest printhead – the Xaar Proton – featuresXaar’s latest ‘chevron’ piezo actuator technology combined with theinnovative nozzle processing methods of the revolutionary Xaar 1001printhead to deliver the ultimate in performance. The Xaar Protonwas developed in close association with several of Xaar’s partners inIndia; this has contributed significantly to the printhead’s successsince launch.

The Xaar Awards recognise the expertise and service of itspartners in India, their commitment to the development of the XaarProton, and their sales and support ofthe Xaar printhead range whichincludes the innovative Xaar 1001 andthe Xaar Electron. Ten Awards werepresented by Bob Bobertz, GeneralManager of Xaar Asia Pacific, as follows: Macart Equipment received the

‘Xaar Ten-Year Partner Award’ inrecognition of the company’s long-termservice 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 PartnerAward’ for their commitment to the development of this printhead.

The Xaar Proton has been well received by Xaar’s distributorsand their wide-format customers in India. During MediaExporecently 11 companies demonstrated Xaar-enabled inkjet printers.Between them Macart, Monotech, Siare and A Digital showcasedsix Xaar Proton-enabled wide-format inkjet printers, while EssDee Nutek, Britomatics, Veekay and A Digital all displayed printers

using either Xaar 128 or Xaar Electronprintheads.

“We deliver innovative and robustprintheads that provide ultimateflexibility to printers producing wide-format graphics throughout India. Ourpartners here have made this animportant market for Xaar and theresponse to the Xaar Proton whichdelivers the ultimate in performance is astrong endorsement,” says Bob Bobertz.

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Smart Papers recently announced that its Kromekote Label60-lb. IN-fusion premium lightweight cast-coated labeland packaging papers are now RIT certified to run on HP

Indigo WS4050, WS4500 and WS6000 label and packagingpresses. Kromekote cast gloss is the first lightweight cast-coatedpaper to be performance certified by RIT for use on HP Indigonarrow web presses. The newly certified products are KromekoteLabel for cut and stack glue-applied labels as well as KromekoteLabel Converting for pressure-sensitive label applications.

The certification from the RIT Printing ApplicationsLaboratory is important for HP Indigo narrow web press ownersin North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific because, for the firsttime, they now have access to premium, high-gloss cast-coatedlabel stock optimized and certified for their equipment. Thisgives HP Indigo press owners the ability to expand their offeringto customers and win new sales and profit opportunities. Pressuresensitive label converters must still qualify their own p/s label

constructions with RIT. Smart Papers said it would provide R&Dsupport to key converting customers.

Smart Papers is one of the world’s top producers of premiumhigh-gloss cast-coated printing papers. Kromekote Label coatedone-side (C1S) applications include standard cut and stack label,wrap or packaging applications and pressure sensitive label stock.RIT is the world’s top printing test laboratory that certifies printingpapers for use on digital printing presses.

The Kromekote Label IN-fusion certification gives HP Indigoowner/operators, specialty label and packaging printers, convertersand paper/packaging distributors confidence that KromekoteLabel performs well on press.

“The results were very good and this is a very good productfor specialty label and packaging printers,” said Tim Richardson,digital printing technologist at RIT and the chief tester ofKromekote Label. “There are no concerns with this product onany front. In addition to providing a new option for label andpackaging printers, this development is important for pressuresensitive label converters,” explained Paul Simpson, executive vicepresident for SMART Papers. “HP Indigo paired with KromekoteIN-fusion produces a compelling label solution for label andpackaging printers, converters and distributors.”

RIT put Kromekote Label 60-lb. IN-fusion through anextensive battery of tests and found that it performed in the highestpossible category for coated substrates. Under a variety of testconditions, ink adhesion and press runability were strong; impactson press consumables, primarily blankets, were minimal, the RITstudy found.

IN-fusion papers are optimized for HP Indigo presses and arecompatible with traditional offset and laser presses. The papersfeature an additive that is infused into the paper surface and fibers,penetrating the entire sheet and eliminating the need for surfacetreatments that can limit shelf life.

Kromekote cast gloss is a global print industry standard,invented 80 years ago and continuously improved since. It featuresa mirror-smooth print surface and delivers superior sheet stabilityfor optimized printing, die-cutting and high-speed filling lineperformance. The absorbent, fast-drying surface is compatiblewith HP Indigo inks, producing camera-true, super-sharp printimages, brilliant color reproduction and fine screens. Kromekoteis also a top-performing media for applying embossing foils,aqueous, UV and varnish coatings.

HP Indigo digital presses are regarded worldwide as the onlydigital printing technology that produces a level of print qualitythat rivals conventional offset. With its two label and packagingpresses, HP Indigo offers the most productive, high-speed digitalsolutions for short and medium-run production.

IN-FUSION PAPERS OPTIMIZED FOR HP INDIGO PRESSES PROVIDE A NEW OPTION FOR LABEL AND PACKAGING PRINTERS



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RELEASE LINER MANUFACTURER ITASA INVESTS FOR THE FUTURE AWA BRAND SECURITY CONFERENCE OFFERS A BROAD AGENDA

ITASA (Industrias de Transformación de Andoain), anindependent producer of siliconised release liner in Spain’sBasque 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 hasjust installed its ‘twin’ — a new BMB 1.65M-width coater, capableof running at 800 metres per minute, which is now beginningproduction trials. This brings ITASA’s coating capacity to fourmachines, supported by advanced automatic silicone mixing.

Finishing: Complementing the coating capacity are a selectionof slitters at 2.3M and 165mm widths, plus a new machinecapable of slitting narrow-width rolls down to just 20mm and,since around 20% of ITASA’s production requires a customerlogo, two printing machines: one inline, which offers the bestcost/performance solution for volume production; and oneoffline.

Coating capabilities: With ITASA’s 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, tomeet the needs of a variety of tape, labelstock, industrial, andcomposite applications as well as self-adhesive graphic arts (at thehighest gram weights) and envelopes and hygiene (at the lowestgram weights).

Current production capacity: CPC is 450 million M2 perannum which, with the commissioning of the new coater, will becloser to 600 million M2. 80% of the company’s production isexported – 50% within Europe, and the balance in the USA,Mexico, and Asia.

New warehousing facility: The company is additionallycurrently in the process of completing a major extension to theirbuilding in Andoain, to create a total of 6,500M2 of dedicatedraw material and finished goods storage – an increase of nearly50%. The project has involved building a special protectiveretaining wall, since the site is on the side of a hill, as well as amassive underground water tank with associated sprinkler systemto meet the requirements of the EU safety regulations. Togetherwith the new machinery, this represents a •20 million investment.

Founded in 1974 by two local families, ITASA has built anadmirable reputation as a relevant and reliable supplier in thepaper-based release liner market.www.itasa.es

The established international forum for productauthentication and brand security, The PABS 2011conference, organised by AWA Conferences & Events,

takes place in Chicago, USA, 14-15 September 2011, and aimsto meet the needs of major brand owners and other manufacturersof consumer and industrial goods, as well as security solutionsproviders, for an update on the status quo in this ever-changingand increasingly-important arena.

Drawing speakers from around the world and a variety ofdisciplines, the conference brings together experts on intellectualproperty, counterfeiting, and product diversion from the legalworld; brand owners; and leading-edge solutions providers andsecurity consultants.

In-depth agenda: The wide-ranging agenda includes,additionally, in the general session, speakers from CambridgeConsultants; Greer, Burns & Crain; JDSU; MarkMonitor; andOakley Inc. Discussing strategy and implementation will bespeakers from Bilcare Technologies, CMR Associates, LLC;Johnson & Johnson (on behalf of the InternationalAuthentication Association); and PICA. Technology andsolutions providers AlpVision, Prooftag, and Topflight willdemonstrate some of today’s leading-edge options; and thesession on enforcement and litigation will include contributionsfrom Caterpillar, Sproxil, and the US Customs and BorderProtection authority.

Networking across the value chain: In addition to the formalconference agenda, PABS 2011 represents an opportunity forthe entire brand security value chain to network during the breaksand cocktail reception on the evening of the first day, and tostudy the brand protection solutions presented by the exhibitorsat the complementary tabletop exhibition. The conference issponsored by AlpVision and leading specialist media around theglobe.

Complimentary registration for brand owners: Brand ownersinterested in learning more about the challenges and solutions ofprotecting their products from counterfeiting and diversion areinvited to attend the conference without charge and shouldcontact AWA Conferences & Events direct to take advantage ofthis offer.

Full details of the conference program are available on theAWA website, www.awa-bv.com, where it is also possible to registeronline.

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ATLANTIC ZEISER FOCUSES EXPERTISE ON COST EFFECTIVE CERTIFIED LABEL PRINTING SOLUTIONS

A tlantic’s Zeiser’s wealth of technological expertise ishelping label printers create a highly competitive andresponsive offering. At LabelExpo 2011, Brussels,

Atlantic Zeiser will focus on the flexible adoption of the Drop-on-Demand (DoD) Inkjet-Technology while printing variable dataon different label substrates and -formats.

At booth R95 in hall 11 it will highlight its versatile drop-on-demand (DoD) inkjet printing technology in security andcommercial label printing of variable data on different substratesand formats via its integrated DIGILINE Web 300 platform.Other production possibilities being demonstrated will includethe high-speed DELTA 105i greyscale printer outputting fromroll to roll equipped with a VERICAM camera-based verificationsystem guaranteeing zero-defects in the end product. It will printand code, from the roll, industrial labels from its partner, 3M aswell. With a GAMMA 70 P full-colour module for CMYK inkjetprinting, the DIGILINE will also produce industrial labels foranother self-adhesive 3M high-performance film.

3M Partnership Success: Paramount in high quality labelproduction is the choice of substrate which is why Atlantic Zeiserhas partnered with world leading 3M and received particularcertification for use of its printing modules and inks on differentfoils and products. Not only does this certification guaranteeperformance quality but it also highlights the variety of end resultspossible helping printers add value.

3M’s portfolio includes white and silver polyester films resistantto media and friction with matte or gloss surface coatings, whichare ideal for digital UV inkjet printing. Their exceptionally highresistance to ageing makes them the perfect label materials, as theyare able to withstand most chemical reactions.

The challenge for Atlantic Zeiser is how to permanently printthe necessary information on these adhesive substrates. To beable to guarantee performance 3M also subjects selected printingtechnologies to these approvals. This enables the company tooffer combination options for films, printing processes and inksthat label and equipment manufacturers can rely on.

Think Ink: AtlanticZeiser’s combination ofspecially developed inks andenvironmentally friendlyUV-LED curing is virtuallyunbeatable. With its own in-house ink development andproduction departments, ithas considerable expertise,particularly with challengingsurfaces offering low inkadhesion.

Also developed in-housewith the label market inmind is the SmartCure AIRand SmartCure UV-LEDcuring system series forvirtually every printingwidth and printing speed.

The cost-saving systems cure UV inks in an environmentallyfriendly manner thanks to their low energy consumption, absenceof ozone emissions and their operating life that outlasts lamp-based systems by a factor of one to ten. The curing systems areformulated to the flexible printing systems Omega, Delta andGamma families. Together these technologies offer printerscompetitive and reliable solutions to meet the increasingly highperformance criteria end-users expect of their labels.

Cost efficiency benefits: All Atlantic Zeiser solutions deliveroutstanding efficiency and the ability to switch quickly betweenprint jobs to enable users to exploit new business opportunities ina host of industry applications. Designed for maximum flexibilityessential in label printing, they ensure all the required informationis clearly printed on the material while delivering utmost inkdurability, light-fastnessand contrast.

But it is the high levelof security delivered bycoding of security labelslike tax and excise stampsand the track & tracefeatures that enableoperations to deliver anintegrity assured service.At the event AtlanticZeiser will alsodemonstrate how to code tax labels and excise stamps withcommon, individual barcodes and plain-text information at speedsof up to 150 m/min. At the same time it will address the challengeof printing the absorbent special paper for tax labels at maximumspeed with outstanding image quality, so the variable data is easilyread for goods identification.

All standard product tracking codes from GS1, all types ofnumeric codes, and 1-D and 2-D barcodes can be included tocheck the legitimacy of the packaging and product online. Andthe Vericam high-speed camera system automatically reads andverifies the selected layout and checks the digits. If the check codedoes not match the reference data, the module rejects the product.Typical applications include quality control of any font, bar codes1D/2D, numbering and conformity.

Codes for goods tracking and batch identification as well asproduction, usage and expiry data change frequently. This meansthe content of the print layout has to be modified regularly, so theprinting technology must offer maximum variability in settingthe print data. It is this comprehensive array of requirements thatgreatly restricts the technical printing solutions that can be used.The most cost-effective and versatile print technology is industrialDoD inkjet digital printing.

Atlantic Zeiser’s Vice President Digital Systems Ralf Hippcomments: “In such a diverse and competitive market AtlanticZeiser has created a portfolio of solutions that can meet even themost exacting requirements and all to a very high quality. Nomatter what the application end-users can be assured of theintegrity and security provided by these reliable and responsivesolutions.”



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ABRIL GRAFICA FINE TUNES COLOR QUALITY WITH AVT SOLUTIONS

A bril Grafica, located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, now has anAVT MicroColor remote ink control system and fourColorQuick 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, consistentcolor quality and dramatic make-ready time savings, and deliversconsiderable waste reductions. MicroColor has a new fully touch-screen control and a more efficient graphical user interface. Inaddition, the installed systems are now updated to the newestColorQuick/Clarios modules. This newest spectral color controltool provides several new views of print conditions that helpprinters react more quickly and correctly to print conditions asthey arise on high-speed web offset presses. It also provides weboffset printers with an automated solution for closed-loop colormeasurement and control. The system makes fast, automaticcolor moves during make-ready and maintains tight control oncolor consistency during production.

Marcelo Tobo, Printing Manager at Abril Grafica in chargeof the 24/7, three-shift printing department, commented: “AbrilGrafica believes in AVT and their products and we are pleasedthat they are working well. This advanced automation allowsour presses to work at faster speeds and offers us the ability totake advantage of more opportunities.” Mr. Tobo will be travellingto Drupa in Germany next year to continue his search for printingsolutions.

Amir Deckel, Vice President of Marketing for AVT, stated:“Publication and commercial printers like Abril Grafica nowhave AVT systems that provide them with new levels of processcontrol and automation solutions that drive productionexcellence. These systems also help printers cope with today’spressroom challenges that include both tough economicconditions – with the rising costs of paper, ink and plates – andmore demanding customers and end-users. These new generationsystems allow shorter turn around, faster press speeds, fasteroverall operation, and dramatically increased ease-of-use. Theseadded-value solutions and their resultant quality and efficiencyincreases, together with cost savings, achieve 30-50% faster make-readies and 10% waste reductions. The combination forms thestrong foundation for optimum web offset printing.”

Abril Grafica is considered the largest printer in Latin Americaby production volume. With more than 1000 employees, theyproduce over 500 million copies of magazines, supplements,special editions and catalogs each year. Besides printing the vastmajority of Brazilian magazines, Abril Grafica also produces booksand 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 offsetpresses, they are the only printer in Latin America to also employthe rotogravure process for printing long-run publications.

Abril Grafica is a business unit of the family-owned GrupoAbril, one of Latin America’s largest and most influential mediaconglomerates. A total of 7400 employees are actively engagedin magazine and textbook publishing, online content andservices, out-of-home services, broadband internet, database

marketing, broadcasting and pay TV.Since many of Abril Grafica’s customers are owned by the

parent company, their investments in color quality via AVT’ssolutions are driven by the company’s overall commitment tosuperior quality. Abril Grafica clearly understand the benefits ofcolor control are far reaching, and benefit and satisfy the completecustomer chain including publishers, readers and advertisers, aswell as the printer’s bottom line via make-ready savings andwaste reduction.

Abril Grafica is but one of many success stories in Brazil. Asthe world’s fifth largest economy and the world’s fifth largestpopulation, they are well positioned for continued growth. Asthe chosen venue of the 2014 Soccer World Cup and the 2016location of the 2016 Summer Olympics, Brazil is continuing itswinning streak. With 60 years of success since Abril Grafica firstshowed Donald Duck the way to Brazil, the company willcertainly have a prominent part in the excitement to come aswell.

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ROTOMETRICS EXPANDS FLEXIBLE DIE PRODUCTION IN ASIA-PACIFIC AND NAMES REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR

RotoMetrics, the narrow web industry’s leading rotary toolingmanufacturer, announced the production of the industry-leading AccuFlex Flexible Die at its Melbourne, Australia

facility. The company also confirmed plans to manufacture the fullrange of Gerhardt-brand flexible dies including the state of the artlaser-hardened 5* flexible die in Melbourne beginning September.

AccuFlex Flexible Dies provide best-in-class performance whenconverting materials on thin film liners and other challengingmaterials. The dies feature more acute blade angles, razor sharp/high precision cutting edges, extreme precision and total plate heighttolerance of +/- .0001" (2.50 microns).The 5* Flexible Die is laser hardenedfor increased durability and offersenhanced die life for a wide range ofapplications, including abrasivematerials.

Michael Bryant, RotoMetrics’CEO stated, “As the only domestic dietooling manufacturer in Australia andThailand, we are making strategicinvestments in flexible die technology

and expanded local manufacturing capacity to offer the full rangeof rotary solutions to our key customers in the fast-growing AsiaPacific region.”

RotoMetrics also announced the appointment of Shaun Pullenas Sales Director for the Asia-Pacific Market. Mr. Pullen will bebased in the company’s regional headquarters in Bangkok, Thailandand will direct sales offices in Australia, India and China as well asagent networks throughout South East Asia. “With new flexibledie and hot foil products now available with unbeatable lead timesand local service and support, we are delighted to be adding resources

to our team under Shaun’s leadership,” saidKaren Moreland, RotoMetrics Vice Presidentof Sales.

RotoMetrics, headquartered in St. Louis,Missouri, is a worldwide leader in precisionrotary tooling for the printing and convertingindustries. The company supports customersfrom operations in 8 countries with Asia-Pacific headquarters in Bangkok and majormanufacturing facilities in the US, UK,Denmark, Australia and Thailand.

Epson, a world leader in digital imaging and printing solutions,launched the first Epson SurePress L-4033A in Asia outsideof Japan. The Epson SurePress is a highly versatil short-run

digital press designed to print labels efficiently and profitably. Itrepresents Epson’s entry into the commercial label printing industry,and is also the world’s first commercial label press system to useEpson’s high performance Micro Piezo print head technology.

The Epson SurePress is designed for label printing firms takingthe first steps into digital printing or expanding their existing digitalprinting capacity, as well as general commercial printers looking toadd digital label printing to their portfolio of services. The EpsonSurePress prints on a range of off-the-shelf papers and film up to330mm wide and at speeds up to 5m/min and fits easily into existingdigital workflows. Harnessing Epson’s leading Micro Piezo inkjettechnology and newly-developed six-color, water-based, pigmentinks, the Epson SurePress is able to ensure consistent and highquality results.

The Epson SurePress is currently the only digital label press inits class that isoptimized forshort print runsof up to 6,000100mm x118mm labels.It offers a printon demandcapability andneeds a make-ready time only15 minutes, a

significant time saving over traditional letter or semi-rotary presssystems that need a minimum of three hours for setup. It is poisedto take advantage of the large and rapidly growing label printingmarket of Asia that composed 34% of the global market in 2009according to the latest available report from leading packagingmarket research firm Alexander Watson Associates*.

The latest available report from industrial printing research firmInfotrends also predicts that global digital label printing marketwill show strong growth of 15.7% annually, rising from US$1.8billon in 2009, to over US$3.7 billion by 2014, and represents thesingle biggest analog-to-digital print opportunity in the graphicsmarket. The Epson SurePress L-4033A demonstrates Epson’s strongcommitment to delivering professional solutions to the packagingand labeling industry; and Epson is working with industry-leadingpartners on every aspect of digital label production from colormanagement to substrates and finishing options in order to deliverthe best control, performance and results.

Epson SurePress L-4033A key features: High Quality Labels – Epson’s acclaimed Micro Piezo print

head technology provides ultra precise drop formation and placementto deliver smooth gradations, color quality, and sharp detail for barcode 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 morecost-efficient and timely results.

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CODIMAG TO INTRODUCE VIVA 340 ANIFLO PRESS AT LABEL EXPO

The worldwide debut of the VIVA 340 Aniflo will bepresented with 5 colors plus varnish and will run 4 jobsevery day, to highlight the print consistency and also to

show how easy a color proof can be produced. Codimag willorganize the same presentations as they did 2 years ago wherethey will have a plate making facility on the booth with the AgfaAvalon N4 CtP system and the Toray plate processor.

With the trend toward shorter and shorter runs, intermittentpresses with quick set-up, no cylinder changes and pre-presslimited to plate making are getting more and more suitable forthe market. The VIVA340 is a modular press that can be specifiedaccording to customers’ needs. The VIVA340 is one of the veryfew intermittent presses on the market with all the major printingor finishing processes in line in intermittent mode: Waterlessoffset, Letterpress, Screen-printing, Hot Foil Stamping,Embossing, Flexo Varnishing, Wet Laminating, Die-Cutting.All labels from simple 4 colours label to the very appealing labelsfor wine or cosmetics can be printed in line in one pass on thepress.

Intermittent feed for short and medium run: On theVIVA340 any print length from 5" to 12" can be printedwithout cylinder change thanks to the intermittent technologyand servo control of the web motion. As a result the press isperfect for short and medium run with short make ready andminimal waste.

The main printing technologies used on the VIVA340 for4-colour-process are offset and letterpress. Both processes allowa high level of flexibility on the press. Unlike Flexo, those printtechniques do not rely on anilox rol for ink volume and do notrequire plate mounting with double sided tape. Pre-press islimited to only plate making. With intermittent press the onlyjob-dependent component is the plate. You can stay away fromcostly tools or cassettes for every format.

The VIVA 420 Aniflo will also be presented in combinationwith hot-foil, probably with a wine label design. The ANIFLOprint system is unique to Codimag with an anilox roller feedinga form roller which inks the waterless plate before printing on ablanket and then the web. Codimag also decided to organizesome promotion around waterless offset technology, togetherwith Toray. Codimag will have a brochure available, dedicatedto Toray and Codimag to show their involvement in waterlessoffset.

Toray will be present in the booth and will display differentmaterials 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 waterlessoffset on a KBA Cortina press will be distributed in the boothevery day.This is all to show customers that waterless offset is notonly Codimag, but also many other users. Toray will continue tosupply waterless offset plates and to develop waterless offsettechnology.

Codimag will be in attendance at Label Expo 2011 in booth3429, which is being held in Brussels this year. To find out moreabout Codimag Viva 340, Viva 420 and Codimags involvementin waterless technology visit www.codimag.com.


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LMAI CONFERENCEThe 1st LMAI conference on labels and labelling..From: July 29-31, 2011@: Hotel Park Hyatt, GoaEmail: [email protected]: www.tranquiilworld.com

PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL 2011International packaging and printing exhibition in AsiaFrom: August 31 - September 03, 2011@: BITEC, Bangkok, ThailandEmail: [email protected] / Web: www.pack-print.de

LABEL RELEASE LINER INDUSTRY SEMINAR 2011The industry seminar on release linersFrom: September 27, 2011@: Hotel NH du Grand Sablon, Brussels, BelgiumEmail: [email protected]: www.awa-bv.com- [ MEET US AT THE SEMINAR]

LABELEXPO EUROPE 2011The largest event for the label, product decoration and converting industryFrom: September 28 - October 1, 2011@: Brussels Exhibition Centre, Brussels, BelgiumEmail: [email protected]: www.labelexpo-europe.com- [ MEET US AT THE SHOW]

ICE EUROPE 2011The 7th international converting exhibition..From: November 8-10, 2011@: Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, GermanyEmail: [email protected]: www.ice-x.com

INDIA CONVERTING SHOW 2011The total packaging and converting event..From: November 23-26, 2011@: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, MumbaiEmail: [email protected]: www.indiaconvertingshow.com- [ MEET US AT OUR STAND TO COLLECT YOUR COPY OF THE LATEST ISSUE]

INDPACK 2011The 14th national packaging exhibition..From: November 24-26, 2011@: Hyderabad International Convention Centre, HyderabadEmail: [email protected]: www.indpack.org

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MIDDLE EAST 2011Seminar on market opportunities for films driven by technical sophisticationFrom: November 21-23, 2011@: JW Marriott, DubaiEmail: [email protected]: www.amiplastics.com

LABELEXPO ASIA 2011The largest asian event for label, product decoration & convertingFrom: November 29 - December 2, 2011@: SNIEC, Shanghai, ChinaEmail: [email protected]: www.labelexpo-asia.com

INDIA PACKAGING SHOW 2011The total packaging and converting event..From: December 7-10, 2011@: NSIC Exhibition Centre, Okhla Industrial Estate, New DelhiEmail: [email protected]: www.indiapackagingshow.com- [ MEET US AT OUR STAND TO COLLECT YOUR FREE COPY OF THE LATEST ISSUE]

PRINTEX 2011 / LABELEX 2011International exhibition on printing, packaging and labelling technology.From: December 15-18, 2011@: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, MumbaiEmail: [email protected]: www.printexindia.in- [ MEET US AT OUR STAND TO COLLECT YOUR FREE COPY OF THE LATEST ISSUE]

INTELPACK 2012The longest running and largest successful packaging event :Co-located with pharma and foodtek exhibition.From: February 23-25, 2012@: Bombay Exhibition Centre, MumbaiEmail: [email protected]

Web: www.intelpack.in- [ MEET US AT OUR STAND TO COLLECT YOUR COPY OF THE LATEST ISSUE]

SINO LABEL 2012China’s biggest label exhibition alongwith printing & packagingFrom: March 7-9, 2012@: Pazhou Exhibition Complex, Guangzhou, ChinaEmail: [email protected]

Web: www.sinolabelexp.com- [ MEET US AT OUR STAND]

DRUPA 2012International Trade Fair for prepress, premedia, printing..From: May 3-16, 2012@: Dusseldorf, GermanyEmail: [email protected]

Web: www.drupa.com

INDIA PRINT EXPO 2012 / INDIA PACK EXPO 2012International exhibition on packaging, processing and convertingFrom: June 15-17, 2012@: Gujrat University Exhibition Hall, AhmedabadEmail: [email protected]: www.vnbindia.com- [ MEET US AT OUR STAND TO COLLECT YOUR COPY OF THE LATEST ISSUE]

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INNOVATIVE WASHING &CLEANING SOLUTIONSFROM FLEXOWASH

Flexo Wash from Denmark is apioneer and leader offering awide range of cleaning/washing

systems for Anilox rolls, Gravurecylinders, Printing Plates and Parts forboth narrow web and wide webpresses be it flexo or gravure process.

An established player for overthirty years catering to world reputedconvertors and press manufacturers

having more than 2000installations world wide, FlexoWash has many reputed clientsthat include, Tetra Pak, Amcor,CCL, Skanem . Folien Print,W&H, F&K, Uteco, Wintek, Uflex Ltd, Mehta Flex etc.

Flexo Wash uses a safe andgentle cleaning method thatdoes not harm even the mostdelicate rolls. In fact thecleaning method offered byFlexo Wash means that youcan both deep clean the rollsand wash them on a daily basiswithout harming even thefinest rolls. Simply place theroll in the Anilox Roll /Platesin the cleaning machine andpress start. The whole cleaningprocess starting with liquidspraying, rinsing with high-pressure water and at the enddrying by means of air will runthrough automatically in onecycle. There is no need to domanual cleaning or dryingthus ensuring minimummanual handling of rolls/plates. The quick and gentlesystem is fully automatic andleaves the anilox roll / cylinder/plates 100% clean &dry ready

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.

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for use in a very short time.Cleaning of anilox roll/cylinders/

plates and parts is done by Eco-friendly liquids which can clean alltypes of inks. i.e uv inks, solvent basedinks or water based inks .Flexo Washeco –friendly liquids which is widelyused world over is not aggressive thusenhancing the life of the rolls/platesand at the same time ensuring safetystandards for operators which isequally important.

At the upcoming Label ExpoFlexoWash would be displayingvarious models such as :

Parts Washer PK 200 WR CustomBuild Special

The fully automatic Flexo Washparts washing units are designed towash ink trays, doctor blades, dailycleaning of aniloxes and otherremovable press parts. It can be used

to cleanw a t e r - ,solvent- orUV-basedinks. ThePK 200 isthe biggestof thetoploadedP a r t sWa s h e r s


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and thereby suitable for bigger partsas well as small parts. The exhibitedmachine will be made special to cleanGallus Chambers and Gidue parts.The customized washing area for theparts ensures a targeted and extremelyefficient cleaning of the various pressparts.

FW 991 XL and FW 993/9 XL

The Flexo Wash FW 991 and FW993 Anilox Roll Cleaner in XLversions where it is possible to cleanfrom 1 to 9 rolls at once. The FlexoWash Anilox Roll Cleaners work withenvironmental friendly cleaning liquidmade especially for deep cleaning ofanilox rolls with all ink types.

Plate Wash PW 45 WR and PW 82WR

The Plate Washers from FlexoWash are fully automatic and designedto wash plates in the gentlest wayleaving them 100% clean and dry andready for re-use. The PW 45 WR willbe runnning at LabelExpo Europe atStand No. 7L45

For more info contact :Scanvik PackagingAshvin HebbarEmail :[email protected]: 022-40106327

A t stand U75 in Hall 12 atLabelexpo 2011, CollanoAG will this time be

focusing on new product lines fortransparent film labels and tapes, aprintable pressure-sensitive adhesive,the latest generation of deep-freezeadhesives and a specialty adhesivemade from renewable sources.

In addition to focusing on itsstrength of innovation, the CollanoGroup believes that a highlydeveloped awareness of the needs ofpeople, the environment and capitalare key success factors. Accordingly,the company abandoned its researchand development activities intosolvent-based products in the late1980s. Collano played a pioneeringrole in the replacement of solvent-based adhesives with ecologicallyfriendly aqueous and 100% adhesivesystems. The latest addition to its rangeis a pressure-sensitive hotmelt adhesivemade from renewable raw materials.

Routes to a sustainable futureCollano T2 1465 is the solution

for those customers who are lookingfor sustainable, high-quality roducts.This pressure-sensitive hotmeltadhesive, 70% of which is made fromrenewable raw materials, complementsthe sustainability credentials ofsubstrates made from renewable orrecycled sources. Collano T2 1465 hasa service temperature of 0 °C to 55°C and offers a wide range of adhesiveproperties for label, adhesive-tape andother self-adhesive applications.

The latest technology: UV-LED-curable adhesive

The latest generation of printableCollano UV N4 pressure-sensitiveadhesives can be applied in virtuallyany form and to any substrate byflexographic and screen printingtechniques, and then cured with UV-LED light. This method saves on

energy, and so conserves resources andprevents ozone formation whileaffording a way of printing heat-sensitive substrates.

Collano deep-freeze adhesive: Itdoesn’t get any cooler!

The latest formulation fromCollano raises the bar for low-temperature adhesion. Collano L3927 adheres at temperatures as low as-20°C, and will even adhere to criticalpackaging materials, such ascardboard. As low penetration is oneof its features, it can be used onunprimed base papers, too. Collanodeep-freeze adhesives lend themselvesto refrigerator and freezer applications,for indirect food contact, for speciallytreated packaging film and high-speedblow-labelling.

The wide range of Collano’stechnologies covers reactive hotmeltadhesives, moisture-curing hotmeltadhesives, UV-curing hotmeltadhesives, thermoplastic adhesivefilms, heat-reactivated adhesives,water-based adhesives and rubber-based hotmelt adhesives. Technicaladvice and detailed information areavailable at the Collano stand U75 inhall 12 at Labelexpo 2011 in Brussels,or directly from [email protected].

Smart bondingWith the objective of making

customers successful with intelligentbonding solutions, Collano developsand markets specialty adhesives forinnovative applications inconstruction, composites, labels, tapes,packaging, protective adhesive systems,textiles, and foams. Collano Adhesivesis passionately committed to newbonding technologies that improvequality, productivity, and reliability.Collano Adhesives is a member of theCollano Group, which employs 328persons worldwide and generatessales of CHF 118 million.

COLLANO PRESENTS INNOVATIVESPECIALTY ADHESIVES FOR LABELSADHESIVE TAPES & SPECIALTY PACKAGING


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PRATI TO UNVEIL STATEOF THE ART MODULARFINISHING 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.

Check will demonstrate complete ink-jet back numbering and OCRverification, slitting, final inspectionand rewinding of pharma labels.

Addressing industry interest inmore environmentally sustainablesolutions is the Sarurn Linerless. Thismore efficient system creates rawmaterial savings while its liner-lessmodule produces zero liner waste. Italso has two interchangeable rewindershafts to rewind the lanes in analternate mode, to avoid rolls sticking.Visitors will be able to watch in-setting,die-cutting and rewinding of liner-lesslabels as well as the production ofwhite labels.

The Saturnplus, featuring a NikkaD1B camera system with an iPhonetouch-screen interface, offers a uniquepackage solution for the 100%inspection of labels while the SaturnBooklet now features the Nikka BKLlabels camera for greater productintegrity even for ‘irregular face’ labels.Both will demonstrate 100%inspection, correction, slitting,counting & rewinding of BKL labels.

The Jupiter in demonstration atLabelexpo is the latest version of theinspection machine, featuring a newgraphic touch-screen interface andProxima the advanced detectingsystem for improved operator usabilityand job integrity. A key benefit ofProxima is its ability to detect opaquelabels and clear labels while othersinclude its fast set up, inspection ofreflective golden printed labels or thosewith a variation of surface thicknessand its detection of broken labels. Thestable and well tested solution, capableof detecting faults at the maximum

O ccupying one of the largestbooths dedicated tofinishing machines at the

event, Prati will underpin its core ethosof developing versatile and easy-to-use solutions that contribute toincreased productivity at a low cost,with a host of exciting newdevelopments.

They include the DigitPlusmodular line featuring the latest inlaser technology. Ideal for short runsit includes a Flower UV flexo headfor full varnishing or spot varnishing.It will demonstrate its ability toproduce UV full varnishing, laser die-cutting, matrix stripping, slitting,counting and rewinding of digitallyprinted labels.

Following the success of thePharmaCheck modular line thatdelivers single pass 100% inspectionfor pharma labels, Prati has launchedthe cost-effective PharmaCheck Lightsystem. With one web inspectionNikka camera and two securityinspection monitors it can detect errorsas well as make and re-inspectcorrections. Additional cameras andfinishing options can be added at alater date. A full version of the Pharma

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machine speed, has been launchedfollowing a thorough 12-month beta trialat an Australian producer of high volumeclear beer labels specialising in added-valueprinting processes such as silk-screeningand hot stamping. Developmentrequirements included a user friendly andreliable solution, delivering consistentproductivity and inspection accuracy. Sosuccessful were the trials the PROXIMA isnow in operation 24/7.

The Jupiter will highlight its claim tobe the most capable finishing machine onthe market with jobs showing inspection,correction, slitting, counting and rewindingof clear-on-clear labels.

Also highlighted will be the in-settinglamination for booklet labels tool thatenables the VEGAplus Booklet to apply apre-diecut or Braille pre-printed layer inregister on booklet labels. It is ideal for flatand curved booklet, coupon and thickbooklet labels.

Chiara Prati, Sales Director at Prati,

comments: “Technological develop-mentsare fast-paced in this sector and visitors toLabelexpo 2011 will see how the latestupgrades to our range ensures our customersare at the fore-front of innovation. Withenhanced detection and operationalcapabilities we are allowing customers to havethe highest quality solutions delivering thegreatest accuracy and reliability.”

Prati supplies machines for self-adhesivelabel print-finishing: covering customization,inspection, die-cutting, matrix waste removal,rewinding, slitting and overprinting. Withits more than thirty years of experience, Pratihas developed a reputation as a trustworthymanufacturer of extremely reliable systems,which are tailored to customers’ needs andform a solid foundation that offersmechanical and electronic precision.

The company’s product rangeincorporates versatile-use solutions whichcontribute to increased productivity at a lowcost. These include the Jupiter and Saturn/SUN inspection tables, the modular and

customer-specifically adjustableVegaplus platforms, the PharmaCheck finishing system, which istailored specially to the needs of thepharmaceutical industry, the Vega plusBooklet maker, the ideal offline unitto produce any type of booklet labelsand the Uranus for overprinting andverifying data.

With over 1,000 machinesinstalled in the market, Prati isrepresented worldwide thanks to adistribution network in Europe, theMiddle East, India, Australia, Far East,South Africa, North America, Canadaand South America. An expansioninto other markets is planned.

Prati is represented in India by:Reifenhauser (India) Marketing Ltd.Mumbai, MaharashtraTel: 022 - 2686 2711Fax: 022 - 2686 2722Email : [email protected]


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Equipped with Toray plateprocessing capabilitiesCodimag’s VIVA 340 will run

four jobs a day to highlight livechanges, proof-matching and day-to-day reproducibility while the VIVA420 will run one job per day incombination with hot-foil. Both willfeature the innovative Aniflo unit(keyless anilox offset) that offers apredictable and repeatable printsystem, for reliable colourmanagement.

The event will also showcasevarious applications of waterless offsetin the high-end label and packagingmarkets from labels, plastic cardprinting, CD/DVD printing, securityprinting, packaging up to newspaperprinting. This includes the dailydistribution of Le Figaro, the firstFrench newspaper printed waterlessoffset on a KBA Cortina press, andalso De Morgen printed by Eco PrintCenter on 12-tower KBA Cortinawaterless press - both using Torayplates.

Pascal Duchêne, ManagingDirector at Codimag, comments: “Asa press manufacturer, Codimag hasbeen active in waterless offsettechnology for label printing since1999. We are convinced that thistechnology brings many advantagesto our customers. Printing labels inlinein one pass improves register betweenthe processes and reduces time andmaterial lost in second or even thirdpasses while optimizing productivity.Codimag’s intermittent feed presseswork with all sizes without the needto change cylinders or rollers whileenabling fast make ready, low waste

and high productivity.As for the Toray relationship at

Labelexpo he adds: “We are verypleased to work in partnership withToray and show how the waterlessworld is much broader than labelprinting, with high quality newspaper,plastic card or commercial printing alsoachievable.”

Founded in 1978 by Mr. Tisonand Mr. Demol, Codimag began bymanufacturing CODA a semi-rotarypress for the business form market thatlater expanded into three differentversions. In the early 90s these werejoined by a semi-rotary press for theself adhesive label industry.

In 1993 the first VIVA 300 wasinstalled, primarily as 4-colour UVletterpress machine, and then as 6-color machine. In 1997, the VIVA300 naturally became the VIVA 340,to reflect higher productivity thanksto a maximum printing area of 305mm by 340 mm. Wet lamination, hot-foil stamping, screen-printing wereadded. In 1999 the VIVA 340became available in waterless offset.The higher quality, in terms of finedots, high screen ruling, and finevignettes, especially on texturedmaterials, such as vellum or linenpapers soon opened up markets inwine, cosmetic and food labels.Codimag has now more than 300VIVA presses installed in Europe,Brazil, South Africa, North America,Russia and Europe.

Toray Industries Inc., the leadingmanufacturer of waterless printingplates world wide, has a global presencewith factories and sales officesin Asia, Europe and America.

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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

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HP HELPS LABEL ANDPACKAGING CONVERTERSWITH DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

This new single-month recorddemonstrates the increasingdemand for digital production

in the packaging industry, asconsumer packaged goods companiesrecognise its advantages for shorterruns of specialised versions or SKUs(stock-keeping units) and streamlinedsupply chain management.

“The HP Indigo WS6000 DigitalPress helps customers be morecompetitive in a very challengingeconomic environment,” said AlonBar-Shany, vice president and generalmanager, Indigo division, HP. “Thevalue our customers gain with itsproductivity and quality is shiftingmore labels and packaging productionfrom analogue to digital systems andcreating new opportunities for ourcustomers to grow their business.”

Designed to be more cost-effectivethan analogue presses for label jobs upto 13,000 linear feet (4,000 linearmeters), the HP Indigo WS6000 isone of the most widely adoptedproduction solutions for pressure-

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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sensitive labels. The press’s ability toprint on a wide variety of substratesalso makes it an extremely popularsolution for shrink sleeves, flexiblepackaging, folding cartons and in-mould labels.

A Vibrant digital solution for in-mould labels

“To help meet our continuedprojected growth, we recentlyinvested in upgrading to an HP IndigoWS6000,” said Roger Wrass, generalmanager of Vibrant Graphics, one ofthe newest HP Indigo WS6000 users.

“The new press expands capacityby doubling throughput withoutdding to our operating expenses, andour customers get higher quality results

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that are hard to match with traditionalprint methods.”

Vibrant Graphics produces in-mould labels and private brand labelsfor consumer products and targetsspecialty food, cosmetic, entertain-ment and medical manufacturingbusinesses.

The Milwaukee-based business, adivision of OnCourse Solutions,upgraded from an HP Indigo pressws4500 to the HP Indigo WS6000Digital Press to remain a responsive,flexible, and reliable label supplier andmeet customers’ needs for on-demanddelivery, versioning and mass-customised products.

HP Indigo quality and productivitydriving customer revenue growth

Other customers turning to theHP Indigo WS6000 Digital Press inrecent months include: Istanbul-based Bilnet, one of

Turkey’s leading print serviceproviders, which installed an HPIndigo WS6000 to offer innovativelabel and packaging ideas to large,multinational customers Breda, Holland-based Vila

Etiketten, which purchased an HPIndigo WS6000 to meet growingdemand for its range of labels withvariable content, such as barcodes forfood items, pricing labels for healthcareproducts, discount labels for booksand more Advanced Labels, Lynnwood,

Wash., which purchased an HP IndigoWS6000 to reduce its clients’ time tomarket and provide inventorysolutions that meet client productlifecycle needs Burwood, Australia-based Graphix

Labels, which installed its second HPIndigo WS6000 to offer its clients arange of flexible packing solutions thatcomplement the company’s short-runand personalised/variable dataofferings Auraprint Oy, which became the

first print service provider in Finlandto install an HP Indigo WS6000,expanding its production capacity forfood, beverage, cosmetics, pharma-ceutical and health care labels. Hamilton, Ohio-based Innovative

Labeling Solutions, a digital label and

packaging specialist that became thefirst company in North America tooperate three HP Indigo WS6000swhen it added two additional pressesto its production operation.

New feature upgrades, greater profitopportunities

HP Indigo WS6000 customersgained increased productivity this yearwith the addition of 20 new featureupgrades, including new blankets forbetter substrate compatibility; a newenhancement unit for the photoimaging plate; compatibility with theHP Indigo Print Care diagnostics andmaintenance solution; andContinuous Color Control, a tool thatgives operators added assurance ofconsistency on long runs.

As an all-digital solution requiringminimal make-ready, start-up time orrun-length requirements, the HPIndigo WS6000 Digital Press helpsconverters offer brand owners greaterprofit opportunities through reducedwaste and obsolescence, streamlinedmulti-SKU marketing and versioning,and faster implementation of newdesigns.

HP Indigo’s proven andunparalleled liquid electro-photographic printing process meetsbrands’ uncompromising demands forgravure-quality printing andpackaging shelf appeal. HP Indigopresses are the only digital label andpackaging solutions that use truePantone-licensed spot-colour inks oroffer four-, six- and seven-colourPantone-licensed spot colouremulation, giving converters the abilityto meet their customers’ demandingbrand colour standards.

The high quality, productivity andflexibility of HP Indigo have made itthe industry’s leading digital pressbrand and one of the best-selling labeland packaging press brands overall.(1)It also is the only digital platform towin print quality contests whenjudged against flexographic- andoffset-printed labels.(2)

New HP Indigo label andpackaging solutions will be on displayat Labelexpo Europe. Moreinformation about HP Indigo isavailable at www.hp.com/go/gsb.


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X eikon will launch a new versionof its QA-I toner in spot red andorange at Labelexpo Europe

2011. The new spot colors feature a vastlyimproved light fastness up to a level of 6on the blue wool scale. In addition, bothcolors now meet FDA food safetyrequirements for both direct and indirectdry food contact. Visitors to the Xeikonstand will also have the opportunity to seefor themselves the results of a recent lightfastness benchmarking test, whichconfirms Xeikon as the best performingdigital printing technology on the market.

When Xeikon first released the QA-Itoner at IPEX 2010, it raised the bar ofdigital color print toners to new heights.Uniquely developed for the label andpackaging market, the new toner featuredmajor advances in color gamut, fastlightness and food safety. It was releasedin all the standard CMYK process colorsalong with a series of off-the-shelf spotcolors (orange, green, red, blue, extramagenta, clear and white). At the time,however, the performance of spot orange

and red lagged slightly behind therest of the family in both

light fastness and food safety. Since thatinitial release, the toner R&D group atXeikon has continued to optimize thepigments used in the toner and havenow lifted both colors up to be in linewith Xeikon’s traditionally highstandards.

“Red and orange are both used a lotin the chemical industry,” says FilipWeymans, Marketing & BusinessDevelopment Manager, Labels &Packaging at Xeikon. “For example:Warning signs placed on the outside oflarge drums carrying potentiallydangerous contents typically use thesetwo colors and they are often exposed toUV light for long periods of time. Withthe light fastness of both colors nowlifted to 6 on the blue wool scale, labelscreated with QA-I toner can easier meetthe demanding requirements of thismarket.”

During the same period, the R&Dteam also focused heavily on improvingthe food safety performance of the twoQA-I spot colors. When first released,they met the FDA requirements forindirect food contact. By optimizing thecolor pigments, they now meet FDArequirement for both indirect and directdry food contact. The new release of QA-I toner in both spot red and orange willstart shipping as from Labelexpo Europe2011 (i.e. from 1 September 2011).

“The raised performance of bothlight fastness and food safety of the twospot colors now enables label printers tobroaden the range of applications theycan offer,” adds Weymans.

Xeikon comes out on top of light fastnessbenchmarking exercise

Visitors to Labelexpo Europe 2011

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Visitors to the Xeikon stand will

have the opportunity to see a new

version of Xeikon’s 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

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will also be able to observe – first hand– the results of a benchmarkingexercise that was conducted recentlybetween different digital printingtechnologies. During the exercise,which was carried out by anindependent printer, three identicallabels were printed on the samematerial using three differenttechnologies: UV inkjet, liquid tonerand Xeikon’s dry QA-I toner. Eachlabel, lying side-by-side, was exposedto 800 hours of sunshine during the4 months of April to August this year.

The deltaE, which is the unit ofmeasure of color difference, wasmeasured for seven different colors ofeach label. At the end of the 800hours, the deltaE of the Xeikon printed

sample was significantly less across allseven colors. The results clearlyreaffirmed Xeikon’s high standard ofquality in light fastness with an averagedeltaE of 7.6. This compared to 12.2for inkjet-printed label and 37.3 forthe alternative liquid toner technology.

Xeikon will exhibit at LabelexpoEurope 2011 in Hall 9, Stand 45. Thecompany will showcase an impressiveline-up of five solutions dedicated tothe digital label printing market,including digital label presses,converting lines and integratedsoftware. On the stand there will belive demonstrations of a wide web labelsolution with its Xeikon 3500, themost productive digital label pressavailable on the market. The show will

also mark the launch of theDCoat500, which will be showcasedin “World Premiere” as the in-linefinishing solution of the Xeikon 3500.

A pioneer in digital printing,Xeikon designs, develops and delivershigh-end digital colour printingsystems for the industrial, documentand commercial printing marketsegments. These systems arecomposed of advanced web-fedprinting engines using LED-array-based, dry toner electro-photography,open workflow software, exclusivetoner and other consumables. Xeikon’sproduction and R&D operations arebased in Belgium and its solutions aredistributed and supportedthrough a worldwide network.

V isitors to Flint Group stand5B45 at Labelexpo Europewill experience an exciting

show programme. The Labelexpostand will showcase a full range ofstate-of-the-art products for labelprinters, including inks, plates andsleeves that are smart, innovative andsecure. The newly introducedSpeaker’s Corner Seminar Series willtake place daily and directly at thestand. Visitors can listen to shortpresentations and learn more aboutkey industry topics during miniseminars on Combination Printing,Innovative Effect Inks, Low Migration& GMP as well as High DefinitionPrinting.

Needless to say there will beplenty of time before and after thepresentations to discuss these andother topics with Flint Group’s expertswho are ready to offer advice andsolutions: “We are excited to presentour range of new products andengage in customer discussions”, says

Global Product Director Flint GroupNarrow Web, Jennifer Joyce. She continues,“Any forward-looking company dependson feedback in order to develop user-friendly, innovative products that fulfilmarket needs. Flint Group is eager toexchange ideas with leading converters atthe show and listen to printers’ needs!”

Flint Group will continue a well-established event and host the 7th AnnualNarrow Web Print Awards. Label convertersfrom all over the world are encouraged tosubmit sample labels for evaluation by apanel of industry judges! It is still not toolate to participate - contact Niklas Olssonin Europe at [email protected] orDeanna Whelan for further information [email protected].

In addition to its own exciting showprogramme, Flint Group will engage in thePackage Printing Zone – a new feature area

FLINT GROUP AT LABELEXPO 2011at Labelexpo – the aim of which is tointroduce label printers to opportunitiesin short-run package printing. As part ofthe Package Printing Zone programme,Flint Group will be assessing recent“developments in UV inks for food labelsand packaging” in its presentation.

Further, Flint Group is proud toparticipate at the FINAT Operator’s Dayon the final day of the show. Flint Groupwill contribute to the ‘Show Trail’ with acompetition element that is botheducational and fun. Operators are invitedto come to the stand and take part in a quizto qualify for the prize draw at the end ofthe trail.

“Preparations for the show are in fullswing and we cannot wait to present thisyear’s special ideas to our guests” says NiklasOlsson, Flint Group Narrow Web GlobalBrand Manager. He continues, “In additionto our new promotions and seminars,visitors to the stand can again mingle withindustry peers over a cup of coffee servedby our barista or enjoy refreshments duringthe Happy Hour, featuring live music”.


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POSITIVE PACKAGING EXPANDSMIDDLE EAST FLEXIBLEPACKAGING MARKET

O ne of the Middle East’sleading suppliers of flexiblepackaging, Dubai-based

Positive Packaging United, hasspecified QuadTech’s Autotron 2600with the Clear Logic RegisterGuidance System for its new Ceruttigravure press, in order to ensure a high-quality, defect- free supplies ofmaterial.

Positive Packaging United isboosting its capacity with anotherstate-of-the- art press in order to meetthe growing demand for high-qualityflexible packaging in the Middle East.

“We see the inclusion ofautomated press controls as vital, inorder to assure consistently highquality standards demanded by localconsumer goods customers, whosebrands depend on distinctive, high-impact packaging to succeed,”commented Mr. PraneshKankanwadi, Managing Director ofPositive Packaging United.

Headquartered in Mumbai andpart of the Enpee Group, PositivePackaging has become one of the largeflexible packaging suppliers, withmonthly output of over 4000 tonnes(approximately 8.8 million lb) acrossmanufacturing facilities in India,Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates.The Dubai Factory, Positive PackagingUnited supplies a host of major globalbrand owners, such as Henkel, Mars,Nestle and Unilever, as well as manyniche brands.

QuadTech’s Autotron 2600 withClearLogic was selected by PositivePackaging United because it providesaccurate register control on any gravurepress. Specialized, compact solid-state

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One of the Middle East’s leading

suppliers of flexible packaging,

Dubai-based Positive Packaging

United, has specified QuadTech’s

Autotron 2600 with the Clear Logic

Register Guidance System for its

new Cerutti gravure press, in order

to ensure a high-quality, defect-

free supplies of material.

MiniCam scanning heads can detecta wide range of pale and low-contrastmarks, such as glues, varnishes, inksand transparent surfaces, withoutcompromise in performance.

The size of a 35mm film canister,the MiniCam is small enough to beplaced very close to the nips of a press.

The Autotron 2600 withClearLogic enables the PositivePackaging United team to meet theincreasing demand for designcomplexity, where precise control overtrapping, repeat length and patternconsistency are vital. Sophisticatedsurface finishes, a greater number ofcolors, reverse printing and finer

Mr. Pranesh KankanwadiManaging Director of Positive Packaging United.


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design detail are standard requirementson printing jobs.

ClearLogic, the user interface,features user-friendly screens thatrequire fewer touches, removing muchof the complexity potentially involvedin the set-up process. The packaging-specific software accompanying thesystem is compatible with a wide rangeof materials and die-cutting processes.This is highly beneficial to a companylike Positive Packaging, which convertsmany opaque, transparent andreflective substrates, such as BOPP,metalized film, high-gloss castpolypropylene film.

The system offers fast set-up timesof just a few minutes, even whenchanging to a different substrate typeand thickness. This simplicity is idealfor an environment like PositivePackaging where productivitydepends on minimal downtime asnearly half of the company’s jobs arebetween 25,000 and 30,000 linearmeters.

Autotron’s mark-recognitionsystem helps reduce make-ready wasteby locking on to even low-contrastmarks at make-ready. It provides securemark localization and a quick transitionto the new production substratewithout needing to stop the press. Inthis way, makeready waste can beconfined to a few hundred web-meters.

A key factor in the decision toinvest in the Autotron 2600 systemwas the close relationship that PositivePackaging has enjoyed withQuadTech for many years.“QuadTech’s technical support crewprovides training sessions so that theoperators can exploit the fullpotential of the system from thebeginning. We also receive on-line remote diagnostics, toprevent any problems from

emerging,” Mr. PraneshKankanwadi explained.

FIRST ATLANTIC CAPITALACQUIRES PAMCO LABEL CO.

First Atlantic Capital, Ltd., a private investment firm specializing in acquiring andgrowing mid-size companies, today announced that its portfolio company, ResourceLabel Group, LLC, a leading pressure sensitive label manufacturer primarily for the

packaging industry, has acquired Pamco Printed Tape & Label Co., Inc., a Des Plaines, IL-based manufacturer of pressure sensitive labels serving consumer nondurable markets suchas food and beverage, health and beauty, confection, and household products. First Atlanticacquired a majority interest in Resource Label in April 2011.

Pamco is now a subsidiary of Resource Label and Michael Blechman, President ofPamco, remains in his current role. Pamco offers a wide array of printing resources includingUV flexographic, rotary screen, foil stamping and digital printing to its customers whorequire 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, Chairmanand Chief Executive Officer of First Atlantic Capital. “Together, Resource Label and Pamcofit perfectly with our investment approach - taking majority stakes in companies withexperienced management teams and a strong market position. As we successfullyaccomplished with Berry Plastics, Captive Plastics, and Ranpak we intend to work closelywith Resource Label to further grow its customer base and end-markets.”

William Burch, Chief Executive Officer of Resource Label, said: “The acquisition ofPamco 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 offeringsand better position us to solve our customers’ most complex service and application requests.Additionally, we plan to capitalize on Pamco’s strong position in the markets they serve, andI look forward to working closely with Michael and the rest of his senior management teamin pursuit of these goals.”

Michael Blechman added: “We are thrilled to be partnering with RLG. As part of alarger organization, Pamco will be better positioned to bolster its product line and serve itsunique customer base.”

First Atlantic Capital is a leading middle-market private equity firm with a strongrecord and continuing interest in the plastics and packaging, branded foods, food processing,industrial and consumer goods, as well as business services industries. First Atlantic partnerswith management teams and executes growth-oriented investment strategies, utilizing itsextensive consulting heritage and operational expertise to produce superior returns for itsinvestors. Since inception in 1989, First Atlantic has consistently generated superior long-term investment returns for its investors and management partners. First Atlantic hasacquired 59 companies and consolidated them into 20 major platforms. For additionalinformation, please visit www.firstatlanticcapital.com.

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Franklin, TN, Resource Label focuses onprime labels, which carry the brand identity of customers’ products, as well as booklets andextended content labels which are multi-layer structures employed when products requireextensive use, handling and safety instructions. Focussing on the chemical, food, retail,industrial, and health & beauty end-markets, Resource Label has established strong positionsin pressure sensitive labels with its emphasis on fast turnaround times, quality, customerservice 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 complexmanufacturing solutions by offering both flexographic and digital printing. Today, Pamcomakes available to its customer base graphic intensive labels with high-end features in costeffective ways to create shelf appeal. Pamco’s customer loyalty is the result ofa continuous commitment to quality and service.


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W ith the development ofthe economy in China,especially in the food,

cosmetic, detergent, pharmaceutical,toiletries, home appliances,supermarket and logistics industriesare growing in high speed, there arecurrently over 4,000 enterprisesengaged in label printing in China.In 2009, production value of labelprinting industry reached RMB 14billion (USD2.1 billion), productionvolume 1.8 billion square meters; In2010, production value amountedRMB 16 billion (USD2.5 billion),production volume RMB 2.1 billionsquare meters, a 20% growthcompared to the previous year. Froma global market perspective, thebusiness opportunities and potentialof China’s label printing industry hasenormous room for development.

The Pearl River Delta(Guangdong, Hong Kong & Macau)has been widely regarded as World’smanufacturing base”. At the sametime, the region is the largest regionfor China’s printing and packagingindustries. Guangdong Province alonehas approximately 18,000 printing-related enterprises among whicharound 1,500 engage in narrow webapplications. Production inGuangdong Province and HongKong accounts for 67% of the totalproduction of the country’s labelprinting industry. As the importanceof South China region continues to

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.

increase as a world’s printing centre, the contribution ofthe region to the country’s printing production willcontinuously grow.

To be held from 7-9 March 2012 at PazhouComplex, Guangzhou, PR China, the show till last yearattracted world’s renowned printing and label exhibitingcompanies form 14 countires & regions namely: Hans-Gronhi, Crons, Shanghai Clarity, Lucky Film, ZhongdeGroup, 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, ZhongShanFuzhou, Moma, Colamark, LECCO, Top Label,Soontomax, Rotary, Unilux, Kloeckner Pentaplast, etc.They gathered to display a wide-ranging of new andhigh-quality product, technology, all kinds of solutionsand management systems that cover pre/post-press,inkjet, offset, flexo, gravure and label printing, printingink as well as consumables.

In addition, the show also had world’s famoussuppliers of integrated packaging equipment andbeverage 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 ofinnovative technology, solutions and materials on food& beverage packaging. Local and international tradeassociations also demonstrated their tremendous supportby organizing pavilions including Korea PackagingMachinery Assn (KPMA), Processing & PackagingMachinery Assn. (PPMA/UK), Packaging MachineryManufacturers Institute (PMMI) of the US, ChineseTaipei Packaging Assn and China Plastics Industry Assn.

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