Machines currently being manufactured include the RSC series slitter rewinder inspection machines, RSD series die-cutting and slitter rewinding machines, and recently introduced EDM200 series over-printing press. These machines will fulfill customer orders received from Germany, Finland, South Africa, Italy, France, Spain and Turkey.  

‘Since our product demonstrations at Labelexpo Europe, the customer orders that followed have been extremely positive,’ said Marco Aengenvoort, managing director. ‘The increased momentum is reflected in our current production floor which will continue to grow this coming year. Also evident in the mix of machines ordered by customers is our ability to also build product for unique and custom application requests.’

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Strata-Tac produces adhesive coated, top coated and laminated products for the graphic arts industry. These products include laser compatible films, digital compatible films, coupon films, and two liner transfer tapes.

This expansion includes adding two new employees to the production team and it is expected that additional recruitment will follow. 

Vinnapas XD 05 is said to be a sustainable alternative to existing packaging adhesives based on polyvinyl acetate. In adhesive formulation, a VAE-based product makes it possible to reduce the amount of extra additives. The product is also characterized by high setting speed and good machine processability. This makes Vinnapas XD 05 suited to formulating packaging adhesives, especially for food applications due to the extremely low migration potential.  

A further benefit is that additional additives such as plasticizers can be eliminated in the formulating of adhesives. This both simplifies formulation and increases manufacturing productivity. Additionally, it means that the product meets the latest environmental and safety standards.  

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These products are applicable for a wide range of product identification and advertising applications, including reflective and conformable durable labels, graphic advertising for floors and windows, and prime labels. These new products, featuring Flexcon's DigiPro HP Indigo-compatible topcoats, will be highlighted at the upcoming Dscoop5 annual conference on February 18-20 in Dallas, Texas.

The addition of these products brings the total number of Flexcon HP Indigo printable substrates to 32.

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The company’s new digital label press will be shown at the event. Featuring Epson's Micro Piezo inkjet technology, it is claimed to deliver smooth gradations and superb color quality on a wide range of versatile media, including standard semi-gloss, film and matte labelstock up to 320 microns in thickness and rolls from 80-330mm wide. The digital label press prints at speeds of up to 5 meters per minute and uses the company’s 6-color pigment ink system.

Also on show will be the Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 inkjet printer, demonstrating contract packaging proofs and accurate sample production. The machine offers color management and printing on a variety of flexible film, paper and metallic media.

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‘In accordance with our theme, No Looking Back, we are giving our members the resources to move forward, come up with new ways of thinking and new approaches to everything we do,’ said Susan Moore, Dscoop5 chairwoman and president of DPI. ‘This includes opening our doors to select companies that will address how they have partnered with our members – print and marketing service providers who have helped them succeed.’  

Dscoop5 provides attendees with access to HP executives who will give insight into the plans of the company’s Imaging and Printing Group. 

More details about Dscoop5 can be found at www.dscoop5.org. Registration is open and sponsorship opportunities are available.  

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‘This new installation confirms the efficiency of Codimag’s revolutionary inking system, which gives printers the opportunity to reduce variables and waste to a minimum and represents a real alternative to a full digital solution,’ said Pierre Panel of Codimag.   

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Chosen for particular mention in the Jury’s Special Distinction category, Cargo Cosmetic’s collaboration with Timestrip on its lip glosses received praise for its innovation and consumer appeal. A diploma was presented to Tristan Allen, Timestrip’s commercial director, at the PCD Congress and Exhibition in Paris.

European legislation now demands that cosmetics products have a PaO (Period after Opening) symbol clearly displayed, to show consumers the shelf-life of the product once opened. Embedded in the cap of Cargo’s lip glosses, the integrated nine-month Timestrip enables consumers to keep track of how long the lip gloss has been open and gives them an accurate indication of when it needs to be replaced.  

‘It’s very satisfying to receive another official recognition of our work with Cargo,’ said Tristan Allen. ‘This project resulted in a product innovation which was not only functional, but also met the very demanding aesthetic requirements of the cosmetics sector.’ 

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The XF-300 is coated with a high opacity, matte white topcoat specifically designed for thermal transfer printing. It can also be printed by using dot matrix printers, and certain felt-tip or ball-point pens. When printed with an appropriate thermal transfer ribbon, the labels produced can withstand harsh industrial environments such as isopropyl alcohol, mineral spirits and sulfuric acid solution. The XF-300 is flexible, making it suited to labeling curved parts and surfaces.

The XF-300 is coated with a permanent pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive which will adhere to most clean, dry surfaces and has a temperature rating of up to 293 F (145 deg C).

The XF-300 complies with the requirements of Rohs, Reach, and is halogen free. 

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