Phoseon – LED curing solutions on display at Labelexpo Asia 2017
PRC • The company will show the latest UV LED curing solutions for printing applications at the upcoming Labelexpo Asia 2017 event in Shanghai, China (Stand F46). Differentiating UV LED products and...
View ArticleTilia Labs/Cerm – Teaming up for label printers
CANADA • As part of a strategy of integrating with key technology partners, Tilia Labs, a developer of planning, imposition, and automation software solutions for the graphic arts industries, has...
View ArticleMPS – Intercom Trade Services appointed as representative in Pakistan
THE NETHERLANDS • The provider of flexo and offset press solutions for label and flexible package printers has broadened its reach in South Asia with the appointment of Intercom Trade Services (a...
View ArticleEdale – DPI Direct buys 8 colour FL3 flexo press
USA • The printing company DPI Direct has invested in an 8-colour Edale FL3 flexo printing press with 430 mm (16.92”) web width, AiiR system (including pressure control) as well as a converting...
View ArticleSelf-adhesive label demand to exceed USD 15 billion in 2021
USA • Demand for pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), or self-adhesive, labels is expected to rise 3.5% per year to USD 15.1 billion in 2021 – according to the latest study about the US label market by...
View ArticleSiegwerk – Acquisition of printing ink supplier in Latin America
BRAZIL • The German supplier of printing inks for labels and packaging applications purchases Tupahue Tintas, a Brazilian manufacturer of flexo and gravure printing inks and varnishes. With this...
View ArticleWhat do you expect for 2018?
Annual survey amongst label printers and converters What do you expect as a label printer or converter for 2018? Looking back at 2017, what was the most important trend? Which plans do you have...
View ArticleEsko – Blair Labeling installs Esko Automation Engine QuickStart
USA • Denver-based Blair Labeling has invested in Esko Automation Engine QuickStart for Labels. According to the both companies, they were able to reduce its manual prepress workload by more than 30%,...
View ArticleRadTech Europe 2017 – Focus on UV / EB curing
CZECH REBUPLIC • About 400 participants joined the event RadTech Europe 2017. “UV/EB: best in class” was the theme of this year’s Europe conference and exhibition, which took place from 17 to 19...
View ArticleLMAI – Successful technical seminar in Chandigarh
INDIA • Attended by about 100 delegates Label Manufacturers Association of India (LMAI) conducted a technical workshop and networking session at hotel The Lalit, Chandigarh. Taking place in December...
View ArticleMPS – Establishment of dedicated branch in Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA • As the next step in MPS’ strategy to expand local presence in Asia, it will establish an official Asia branch office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia early in 2018. Leading operations of the new...
View ArticlePrintcon / Matho – New cooperation announced
SWITZERLAND • The Printcon GmbH and With immediate effect, Printcon is representing the product portfolio in label printing and flexible packaging of Matho Konstruktion & Maschinenbau. Based in...
View ArticleMPS – Grupo Ovelar broadening shrink sleeve production
SPAIN • Grupo Ovelar has broadened its shrink sleeve production through the addition of a new MPS combination press, its fourth investment from the Dutch manufacturer. In addition to flexo plates,...
View ArticleLintec Europe – Announcing a successful year 2017 since acquisiton
UK • Lintec Europe announced a “year of sustained growth” following the formal acquisition by its Japanese parent company, Lintec Corporation, on 28th November 2016. According to Lintec, its installed...
View ArticleH.B. Fuller – Acquisition of Royal Adhesives & Sealants
USA • In December 2017 H.B. Fuller finalised its acquisition of Royal Adhesives & Sealants for USD 1.575 billion. H.B. Fuller has acquired Royal from affiliates of American Securities LLC....
View ArticleScreen – Italian label printer buys UV inkjet press Truepress Jet L350UV
ITALY • Etichettificio Dany has invested in a Screen Truepress Jet L350UV press press in order to meet increased demand for low volume work. Based in Riccione, Italy, Etichettificio Dany prints...
View ArticleOmet – Paolo Grasso as head of sales for new labels business unit
ITALY • With effect of 1st of January 2018 Paolo Grasso was appointed as Omet’s new head of sales for the company’s labels business unit. In his new role, Grasso will lead the global sales team, agents...
View ArticleFeldmuehle – Paper manufacturer files for insolvency proceedings
GERMANY • The Schleswig-Holstein paper mill, Feldmuehle Uetersen GmbH filed for insolvency at the Pinneberg district court on January 24, 2018. Production, sales, and business operations will continue...
View ArticleFogra – 6th Colour Management Symposium
GERMANY • The 6th edition of the international Colour Management Symposium event will take place on 28 February and March 1,2018 in Munich. The motto of this event is: “Colour communication in 4C and...
View ArticleMPS – Establishment of dedicated branch in Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA • As the next step in MPS’ strategy to expand local presence in Asia, it will establish an official Asia branch office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia early in 2018. Leading operations of the new...
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