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UK-based Mercian Labels has become the world’s first pilot site for the Xeikon Cheetah digital press, which was launched at Labelexpo Americas 2014

Installations

Mercian Labels takes world’s first Xeikon Cheetah

22 January 2015

UK printer plans continue double-digit growth path with new digital press

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Innovia Films has launched Propafilm RCU, its first BOPP film that has been officially proven to provide up to 1.5 years protection from mineral oil migration

New products

Innovia launches Propafilm RCU

21 January 2015

New BOPP film provides up to 1.5 years of mineral oil migration protection

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As of March 1, Dr. Walter Bickel will take on the role of Treofan CEO alongside his existing position as chief financial officer

People

Treofan names new CEO

21 January 2015

Peter Vanacker leaving the company on February 28

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Dr Frank Schaum now has overall responsibility for both Postpress Commercial and Postpress Packaging at Heidelberg

People

Heidelberg extends role of Frank Schaum

21 January 2015

Remit now covers Postpress Commercial and Postpress Packaging

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With the Diana Smart 55 and Diana Smart 80 folding carton gluing machines, Heidelberg has developed a new platform for medium volumes in the production of straightline and lockbottom cartons

Finishing & embellishment

Heidelberg demos carton kit to global audience

21 January 2015

Heidelberg to continue to expand its portfolio of folding carton equipment

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Phoseon Technology has opened an office in Tokyo in order to support Japan's LED-UV curing market

Ancillary equipment

Phoseon opens Tokyo office

20 January 2015

Move to support Japan's LED-UV curing market

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Phoseon Technology has named Kazuhiro Tanaka as the general manager of Phoseon-Japan

People

Kazuhiro Tanaka to lead Phoseon in Japan

20 January 2015

Appointment coincides with opening of new office in Tokyo

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Flint Group and Air Motion Systems have detailed the first commercial European installation of a complete LED-UV system on a conventional flexo press

Ancillary equipment

Flint and AMS announce LED-UV installation

20 January 2015

ACM-Plastic invests in a retrofit on an Omet Varyflex F1

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The seamless effect has been achieved by using a modified self-adhesive material that makes the tube look like it has been sleeved

Brand owners & design

Royston adds special labels for beauty brand

20 January 2015

Modified self-adhesive material creates shelf impact for Happiness Is

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S M Ramprasad joined Fujifilm India as assistant vice-president at the beginning of December last year

People

New appointments at Fujifilm India

20 January 2015

Yasunobu Nishiyama San appointed as managing director

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Associations, events & awards

ASPA members join IHMA board

20 January 2015

Thomas Rajan and RD Surana named as IHMA directors

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Pictured (from left): Andrew Denny, Graham Denny and Barry Denny

People

Denny Bros names new-look leadership

20 January 2015

Graham Denny named as MD with Barry Denny becoming chairman