Asia-Pacific | Labels & Labeling

Conventional printing

Weigang unveils the ZX320G intermittent label offset press in Bangkok

Spring Xu, Weigang's sales director, reveals how the company's innovative intermittent label offset press is transforming the packaging industry.…

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Substrates & adhesives

Wacker adds facilities for specialty silicones in China

22 May 2025

This investment is in response to growing demand for specialty silicones in China.

Conventional printing

Marco Calcagni of Omet explains why iFlex is the best-selling press

Jet Technologies showcases an Omet iFlex (10-color) at Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2025. Marco Calcagni, Omet's sales and marketing director, describes…

Labelexpo

Jet Technologies brings Omet press and JetiQ brand to Bangkok

Jack Malki, director of Jet Technologies, speaks about the success of the Omet iFlex press in the region and introduces the newly launched JetiQ range…

Digital printing

Durst promotes entire printing ecosystem at Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2025

Exclusive insights from Durst Group leaders: Tomas Macina, sales director for labels and flexible packaging and Bernard Sun, head of business…

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Digital printing

Dongguan Honggan Packaging installs HP Indigo 200K

19 May 2025

This marks HP's 100th installation of its flexible packaging press in the Asia Pacific region.

Labelexpo

Domino showcases high-speed productivity mode for the N730i label press

Join Chelsea McDougall for an exclusive interview with David Ellen, Domino's digital printing director, as he unveils the cutting-edge N730i digital…

Labelexpo

Ahlstrom receives home compostable certification in Australia and New Zealand for Sulpack flexible packaging.

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Ancillary equipment

Kirk Group invests in Xsys and Hybrid Software technologies

08 April 2025

Australian repro specialist leverages a combination of nyloflex plates, ThermoFlexX imaging, Velvet Screening, Woodpecker and Catena+.

Market trends

Durst Group discusses trends in labeling across Southeast Asia

We sit down with Bernard Sun, head of business development for Asia at Durst Group, to discuss Southeast Asia's dynamic label printing industry.

Market trends

Jack Malki of Jet Technologies discusses Southeast Asian labels market

Jack Malki, director of Jet Technologies, discusses the Southeast Asian labels and packaging market and the range of technologies the company will…

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Conventional printing

Nilpeter to showcase FA-17 at Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2025

07 April 2025

Danish manufacturer will run live demonstrations of the FA-17 press throughout the exhibition.

30 March 2025

Australian converter shortens turnaround times to meet the increasing demands of its customers across Tasmania.

Associations, events & awards

Label Forum highlights Japanese innovation

26 March 2025

Japanese digital printing technology was a highlight of the Label Forum Japan 2024.

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Workflow, MIS & inspection

Kirk Group drives flexo innovation with Xsys and Hybrid Software

26 March 2025

Kirk Group used nyloflex plates, ThermoFlexX imaging, Velvet Screening, Woodpecker surface patterns, and Catena+ to craft a custom solution for…

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Flexible packaging

Parkside expands Asian team

26 March 2025

This will help to support customers in the APAC region looking for flexible packaging.

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Front L-R: David Chen, general manager and Miriam Hung, purchasing manager of Joy Paper, with Carol Liang, managing director of Eurwell

Ancillary equipment

Joy Paper invests in Vetaphone Corona Treater

26 March 2025

Taiwanese coating specialist installs Vetaphone Corona Treater for its combination release lamination production line.

Associations, events & awards

Labelexpo South China 2024

19 March 2025

Labelexpo South China 2024 presented the latest technologies, materials and applications driving the label industry forward in China.

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Associations, events & awards

AWA confirms Southeast Asia Label Release Liner Seminar 2025

13 March 2025

This seminar is strategically timed to coincide with Labelexpo Southeast Asia, making it a pivotal event for professionals in the label and release…

Labelexpo

The company chooses NatureFlex films that are produced from renewable wood pulp and meet all the relevant standards for industrial composting.

Market trends

Asia-Pacific: Unpacking APAC potential

05 January 2025

Multiple intelligence firms have hailed the APAC region as one of the fastest-growing label markets globally. What’s the secret behind this…

Market trends

China: Entering a fast-reforming period

05 January 2025

China leads the global label industry with rapid growth, innovation and market dominance.

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Conventional printing

More Ambalaj invests in three Hontec machines

03 January 2025

Three machines were supplied by Label Process, Hontec’s agent in Turkey.

Labelexpo

Weigang showcases four presses in Shenzhen

Andy Thomas speaks with Spring Xu, international sales manager of Weigang, about all the machines showcased at Labelexpo South China 2024.

Labelexpo

Labelexpo Americas 2024: Chinese manufacturers

16 December 2024

There were more Chinese exhibitors at Labelexpo Americas 2024 than ever before. LL China editor Yolanda Wang asks whether their expectations were…

Labelexpo

Youhua New Material launches sustainable materials

Leo Li, global sales manager of Youhua New Material, speaks about the newly launched eco-family and sustainable labelestock.

Labelexpo

Hontec presents innovative products at Labelexpo South China 2024

Leo Zhang, CEO of Hontec showcases all machinery on show, including the new flexo press and finishing machine.

Labelexpo

Fedrigoni emphasizes importance of added value

Wei Weng Choy speaks about the specifics of the Chinese market and the latest trends in materials in the region.

Labelexpo

04 November 2024

An Argentine label converter is investing in a new press to provide high-quality labels for its clients, including the premium wine market.

(L-R) Yolanda Wang, Labels & Labeling; Li Xiaoling of SAPT

Market trends

Encouraging industrial change in northwest China

25 October 2024

Li Xiaoling, party secretary, executive director and general manager of SAPT discusses developments in label industry trends in Shaanxi province.

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Conventional printing

Ultra Labels invests in Nilpeter's FA-26

24 October 2024

The machine manufacturer makes its debut in Australia with the installation.

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Ancillary equipment

Vetaphone at Labelexpo India 2024

23 October 2024

The company partners with Weldon Calloplast to showcase its corona treaters in working demonstrations.

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Digital printing

Shengda Print installs first three Tau 510 RSCi presses in China

23 October 2024

Chinese converter bolsters its production capabilities and explores new business opportunities.

Digital printing

08 October 2024

25 July 2024

Korean converter installs 10-color FlexiCon350-10C flexo press from Hontec.

Theia and Jet Technologies teams in front of the new Screen Trupress Jet L350UV SAI

Digital printing

Screen L350UV SAI inkjet press is a win-win for Theia

19 July 2024

Digital label printing specialist Theia has become the first company in Indonesia and Southeast Asia to invest in the Screen L350UV SAI inkjet…

HanGlory manufacturing and R&D factory complex

Digital printing

HanGlory Group invests in hybrid future

15 July 2024

Chinese developer of inkjet drive technology commits to standalone and hybrid label press development.

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Associations, events & awards

Label Day gathers 120 industry professionals in Chengdu

05 July 2024

The event featured 13 presentations along with the desktop exhibition.

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New products

Jet Technologies brings sustainable Encore films to Australasia

03 July 2024

The Encore range of recycled content BOPP films has already been endorsed by two Australian converters, Impact Labels and Ultra Labels.

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Inks & coatings

GSE appoints Foremost eMage exclusive agent in Taiwan

30 June 2024

Appointment to the country’s converters meet strict emissions-reduction targets.

Digital printing

Mi’er enters label business with digital technology

27 June 2024

Chinese commercial print company expands into personalized label and flexible packaging production with a new digital press.

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Substrates & adhesives

Fedrigoni acquires a majority stake in BoingTech

25 June 2024

Fedrigoni's latest acquisition is one of the major RFID inlay and tag manufacturers worldwide with operations in China and Malaysia.

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(L-R)Team Chimeng Machinery Tom Chen, Kimer Lee and Jackie Chen

Conventional printing

Nilpeter strengthens presence in Taiwan with new distributor

25 June 2024

Chimeng Machinery & Service will distribute Nilpeter's label and flexible packaging printing products to a wider customer base.

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Installations

Li Sheng Color Printing invests in Lombardi Invicta i1

24 June 2024

Taiwanese flexible packaging converter purchases the first Lombardi machine in the country.

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Associations, events & awards

WPO unveils WorldStar Award winners at ProPak Asia 2024

24 June 2024

The event hosted by Informa Markets Asia was attended by around 300 packaging professionals from 42 countries.

Eve Cai of HP, ZhangYu’an of Boyue, Andy Thomas-Emans, Kevin Lui and Yolanda Wang

Digital printing

04 June 2024

A new, multiyear strategic agreement will see the flexible packaging specialist convert its fleet to HP Indigo 200K.

Market trends

China: Optimistic despite headwinds

30 May 2024

Recovery in post-Covid China has not been smooth, and the label industry is no exception. Still, innovation in the region continues.

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Installations

Hexachase Flexipack invests in laminator with Vetaphone technology

28 May 2024

Malaysian flexible packaging specialist specifies Vetaphone corona technology for its newly installed Nordmeccanica Super Simplex laminator.

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L-R: Arman Zhumagaliyev, owner of Print Store and Marcus Greenbrook, GEW’s international sales director.

Ancillary equipment

Print Store to represent GEW in Kazakhstan and neighboring countries

27 May 2024

Print Store is responsible for all label, narrow web and sheetfed system sales, as well as all spare parts and service support.

Market trends

22 April 2024

Manufacturer won the 2024 Technology Award for its Truepress Label 350UV series.

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Brand owners & design

Suntory Beverage & Food selects Asahi AWP water-washable plates

15 April 2024

Use of Asahi plates to print labels for PET bottles is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 30 percent compared to the previous process.

Associations, events & awards

China label technology goes global

11 April 2024

Labelexpo Asia 2023 showcased a fully developed Chinese narrow and mid-web manufacturing industry with global ambitions, writes Andy Thomas-Emans.

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Installations

Rongzhong invests in first Durst Tau RSCi in South China

10 April 2024

Chinese converter cements its leading position on the local market.

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Interactive technology

Schreiner Group relocates Chinese plant to Jinshan

09 April 2024

The new 5,300 square meters facility is a response to consistent growth in the region.

Associations, events & awards

Labelexpo Asia 2023 showcases vibrant Chinese industry

08 April 2024

Labelexpo Asia 2023 showcased a vibrant Chinese manufacturing industry along with key international suppliers.

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Flexible packaging

UFlex announces expansion and innovation journey

02 April 2024

Begins commercial production of poly-condensed polyester chips in Panipat, India and CPP packaging film production in Russia.

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Conventional printing

Jet Technologies and Omet broaden partnership

28 March 2024

Australia-based distributor will now be representing Omet also in Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia.

Associations, events & awards

Through the partnership, InkSpec will distribute its MIIS-V3 viscometer in the Indian market.

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Market trends

Cosmo First publishes December quarter results

15 February 2024

During the quarter, the domestic margin for both BOPP and BOPET has shrunk further due to desperate and below cost selling resorted by the industry.

Digital printing

Digital printing boosts growth at Xuzhou Jindian

14 February 2024

Xuzhou Jindian has invested in two Flora digital presses for small-to-medium-sized label orders.

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Brand owners & design

Snickers launches new product in mono material flexible packaging

17 January 2024

Individual packaging is made from recyclable mono-polypropylene material, aligning with the principle of ‘Designed For Recycling'

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Market trends

Industry leaders share predictions for 2024

16 January 2024

What’s in store for the year ahead? Industry experts have their say

Associations, events & awards

Chinese exhibitors find success at Labelexpo Europe

16 January 2024

Many Chinese exhibitors view Lablexpo Europe as the launchpad for Western markets.

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Associations, events & awards

AWA gears up for AWAVirtual Insights Forum 2024

15 January 2024

Scheduled for January 26, the event will feature several live sessions.

Plates & platemaking

18 December 2023

Company installs an HP Indigo 6k brand protection plus digital press at its facility in Chennai to meet the growing demand in the FMCG sector

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Finishing & embellishment

ABG reinforces global presence in 2023

18 December 2023

With offices in the UK, France, Spain, Holland, Germany, the US and Chile, ABG collaborates with 60 distributors globally.

Associations, events & awards

Trade printer will be the first in Asia-Pacific to install DigiLase 4.0 from AB Graphic

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Market trends

Registration opens for Labelexpo Asia 2023

07 August 2023

17 July 2023

Labelexpo Asia 2023, to be held on December 5-8 will feature the first Smart Label Trail in four years

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Market trends

Comexi opens Asia-Pacific hub in Bangkok

14 July 2023

The new Comexi Asia-Pacific hub has a spare parts warehouse, sales team, and technical services

Installations

Installations sizzling in July

As July heats up, installations have taken the spotlight. This video highlights the innovative tech installations from top companies across the…

Bob Cronin is managing partner of The Open Approach, an M&A consultancy focused exclusively on the world of print

M&A

How top leaders orchestrate change

30 June 2023

Every business needs to adapt and change, and the best ones do so continuously. Bob Cronin of The Open Approach offers lessons for implementing change…

Market trends

15 June 2023

Tom Sullivan brings over 27 years of experience to the team

Sipello label designed by Kingdom & Sparrow

Brand owners & design

Beer and spirits: crafting a winning strategy

08 June 2023

Entering the highly competitive craft beer and spirit market can be difficult for a new brand looking to make its mark. How can these brands craft a…

Pulisi digital press installed in Suxin Smart Label

Installations

Suxin Smart Label diversifies with equipment, innovation

01 June 2023

Chinese label converter Suxin Smart Label has been adding digital equipment that has allowed it to create new high-value labels

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Jeil Printing transitions to Any-Jet III

Digital printing

Jeil Printing pioneers with Anytron Any-Jet III

30 May 2023

Over 40 percent of production transitions from flexo to digital, marking a major milestone

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Market trends

Cymmetrik Group opens new factory in Jiangsu

22 May 2023

The new factory is an important base of daily chemical labels division of Cymmetrik Group

People

Young managers – Wang Yuehao, Kinde

12 May 2023

Assistant general manager of Kinde, WangYuehao, explores new ways to add value to the Chinese label-converting business.

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Successful installation by MPS and Muller Korea engineers at Sungsin production plant

Installations

Sungsin installs first MPS flexo press

12 May 2023

Sale and installation led by MPS’ local partner Müller Korea and MPS Systems Asia

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Labelexpo Asia 2023 will return in December 5-8

Market trends

Labelexpo Asia 2023 celebrates 20 years in China

11 May 2023

Labelexpo Asia is the region’s largest label and package printing technology event

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Installations

Guru Labels installs GM DC330Mini finisher

28 April 2023

Australian converter adds new finisher for better efficiency

Market trends

APAC set for significant growth

26 April 2023

The Asia-Pacific print labels market is set to grow nearly twice as fast as other markets in the world, with digital printing quoted as the most…

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Brand owners & design

Toppan, Flavour Makers win innovation and design award

05 April 2023

Retortable PP mono-material stand-up pouch adopted by Flavour Makers wins Sustainable Packaging Design award

L&L explores what's next for conventional technology

Conventional printing

01 March 2023

Nekkorb Solutions has 45 years experience in package print market

Workflow, MIS & inspection

Luster at Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2023

Luster's Carrie Duan and Andy Thomas-Emans discuss the Asian label market, and Luster's inspection system that was on display at Labelexpo Southeast…

Market trends

01 February 2023

The region’s premier label event set to take place Feb 9-11 in Bangkok

06 December 2022

Company officially listed on A-share main board with initial public offeri

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Amcor drives progress on advanced recycling materials

Sustainability

Amcor drives advanced recycling materials progress

05 December 2022

Five-year deal to secure certified-circular material from ExxonMobil

Market trends

Opportunities in Asia-Pacific

04 December 2022

Region struggles with similar challenges and seizes same opportunities

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Luminar, Read Labels & Packaging and QLM Label Makers, have combined forces to create qlmflexibles, a new division of QLM Label Makers

M&A

Luminar and Read Labels combine with QLM Group

02 December 2022

Australian converters combine their service, innovation and creativity

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Jet Technologies has moved to a new headquarters in Melbourne’s Carrum Downs, tripling its footprint to 4,000 sqm

Jet Technologies moves to new headquarters

29 November 2022

New facility enables wider range of products to be stocked locally

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Sustainability, self-adhesive label materials and digital embellishment have been confirmed as educational themes shaping the forthcoming Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2023

Associations, events & awards

Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2023 themes confirmed

29 November 2022

Show features Sustainability in Print Café and Digital Embellishment Trail

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Sustainability

Amcor triples recycled content target

17 November 2022

Company commits to reach 30 percent recycled content by 2030

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Polyart Group and Edgyn have partnered to provide customers in the Asia-Pacific region with a complete and secure offer for tax stamps and security labels

Interactive technology

Polyart and Edgyn extend partnership in APAC

15 November 2022

Partnership to provide complete offer for tax stamps and security labels

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Labelexpo Asia will take place in China from December 5-8, 2023

Associations, events & awards

Labelexpo Asia postponed until 2023

14 November 2022

Labelexpo Asia will take place in China from December 5-8, 2023

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Bridgestone Japan has selected the Avery Dennison AD Maxdura Tire Tag for Grand Touring (GT) racing car teams using its tires

Interactive technology

Bridgestone selects Avery Dennison Maxdura tags

27 October 2022

‘Connected tires’ to provide teams with data to fine-tune performance

Yuto's label division has now made its first UV inkjet investment

Digital printing

Yuto expands labels business

26 October 2022

Yuto's label division has now made its first UV inkjet investment

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Market trends

APAC labels market set for significant growth

26 October 2022

Region estimated to grow nearly twice as fast as other mature markets

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Tarsus Group, the organizer of the Labelexpo Global Series, has opened visitor registration for Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2023 takes place in February 2023, at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC) in Thailand

Associations, events & awards

Registration opens for Labelexpo Southeast Asia

26 October 2022

Three-day trade show returns to Bangkok, Thailand, in February 2023

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Flexible packaging

Bobst strengthens operations in APAC

17 October 2022

Two senior appointments to strengthen Asia-Pacific operations

Digital printing

Shedding digital light on SMEs

12 October 2022

Luminar has expanded its digital printing capacity

Peacock Bros.’ acquisition of fellow Australian converter AMR Hewitts has united 280 years of printing history and created a powerhouse ready to start the smart packaging revolution

Installations

Australia’s smart packaging powerhouse

12 October 2022

Peacock Bros.’ acquires AMR Hewitts combining 280 years of print history

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Toppan has expanded its range of GL Barrier products centered on transparent barrier films by adding new polypropylene (PP) mono-material barrier packaging with heat and water resistance, making it suitable for retort sterilization

New products

Toppan adds retortable packaging to GL Barrier

06 October 2022

PP mono-material packaging suitable for retort sterilization

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The wide format hybrid printer handles both rigid and flexible media

New products

Fujifilm to launch Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED

05 October 2022

The wide format hybrid printer handles both rigid and flexible media

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Flexible packaging

ePac to increase footprint to 36 locations

09 August 2022

Company to open eleven new locations globally in the next 18 months

South Korean converter Ji Sung has installed the first Mark Andy Digital Series HD press in the Far East

Conventional printing

Ji Sung ventures into hybrid printing

04 August 2022

South Korean converter invests in Mark Andy Digital Series HD

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Esko and Asahi Photoproducts have announced that CrystalCleanConnect is now widely available following a successful first year since it was unveiled

Plates & platemaking

CrystalCleanConnect now available commercially

03 August 2022

Automated flexo platemaking delivers benefits to customers in first year

Impressed with a significant productivity boost, Malaysian converter Mega Label has invested in a second Martin Automatic machine

Ancillary equipment

Unlocking remote power

03 August 2022

Malaysian converter Mega Label invests in second Martin Automatic machine

ZYprint opens new factory in Chongqing

29 July 2022

The factory is valued at 40m USD and is spread across 27,432 sqm

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MCC Label has joined the Malaysian Recycling Alliance (MAREA) as an associate contributor

Sustainability

MCC joins Malaysian Recycling Alliance

28 July 2022

Converter helps to achieve 25 percent post-consumer packaging goal

China-based label converter is learning how a digital press fits into its conventional operations

Digital printing

Yixun ramps up digital investment

28 July 2022

Chinese converter adds digital press to conventional operations

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The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has published the ANZPAC Roadmap to 2025, outlining the approach required to develop a circular economy for plastics.

Associations, events & awards

APCO sets sustainability targets

21 July 2022

New document outlines approach to achieving circular economy for plastics

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(L-R) Nick Harvey (technical director Apex), Carsten Wendler (managing director Print & Pack) and Ruud van Cuijk (managing director Apex Europe)

Dies & tooling

Apex appoints partner in Australia and New Zealand

19 July 2022

Print & Pack strengthens Apex’s presence in the Australasia region

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Japanese Seikodo Corporation has installed Asahi Photoproducts CrystalCleanConnect

Installations

Seikodo adds CrystalCleanConnect

19 July 2022

Fully automated platemaking to boost productivity and sustainability

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The Label Day, planned for Aug 5th in Yantai, Shandong Province

Associations, events & awards

02 June 2022

Australian label converter diversifies into folding carton production

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Fujian Forop Advanced Materials has invested in 16 Goebel IMS Monoslit 9000 slitter rewinders

Installations

17 February 2022

New facility will manufacture and refurbish magnetic cylinders

Durst Tau 330 RSC installed at Yingcai Printing

Digital printing

Yingcai transforms to digital with Durst

17 February 2022

A small converter in China invests in a Durst Tau 330 RSC

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Avery Dennison has launched AD Stretch, the labels and packaging industry program globally to partner with startup innovators to solve key challenges around sustainability, customer experience, and value chains

Substrates & adhesives

Avery Dennison launches AD Stretch program

09 February 2022

Company invites startups to solve key challenges in labels and packaging

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Jung Won Joong, managing director of Hansung and its subsidiary company Dong Yang, in front of the Hansung building in Dae Gu, South Korea.

Installations

Hansung P&I expands capacity with Nilpeter

28 January 2022

South Korean printer prepares for business expansion

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CJ has installed anytron label printing and cutting equipment to control the product quality by taking label production in-house

Installations

Korean manufacturer invests in Anytron equipment

25 January 2022

Food and beverage specialist invests in in-house label production

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Global Graphics Software has appointed Bob Zhang as manager of OEM sales for the Asia Pacific

People

Bob Zhang joins Global Graphics

20 January 2022

New OEM sales manager will be responsible for Asia Pacific region

The brand protection market in China

20 January 2022

An exclusive extract by James Bevan from a new Vandagraf report

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Chinese label converting equipment manufacturer Reborn has opened a new production facility in Baoan (Longchuan) Industrial Transfer Industrial Park, Shenzhen, Guangdong

Ancillary equipment

Reborn opens new factory in China

18 January 2022

New facility to triple annual production capacity

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People

Rotocon Asia appoints new managing director

14 December 2021

Michael Wang oversees production of the EcoLine machines

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Kookaï has cut inventory counts from a few days to 30 minutes after implementing RFID technology from Avery Dennison

Brand owners & design

Kookaï turns to Avery Dennison’s RFID technology

10 December 2021

Fashion brand boosts supply chain visibility and omnichannel strategy

MCC Paarl printed Nederburg’s newly redesigned labels

Another year of Covid . . . and booze bans

09 December 2021

Gill Loubser reports on the fallout from alcohol bans in South Africa

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L-R: Eun Seok Lee and Cha Woon Lee of Wave TPS with the company’s new Nilpeter FA-17

Installations

Wave TPS invests in Nilpeter FA-17

09 December 2021

South Korean converter transitions from letterpress to flexo printing

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Japanese printing company Nabe Process has tested Asahi’s AWP CleanPrint water-washable flexographic plates against conventional solvent-based plates to measure differences in quality and productivity between the two

Installations

Nabe Process improves efficiency with Asahi plates

07 December 2021

Japanese printer compares Asahi AWP flexo plates with solvent based plates

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Epson has become the first company in the Japanese manufacturing industry to convert to 100 percent renewable electricity for all its domestic sites

Digital printing

Epson switches to renewable electricity

29 November 2021

Plans to reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by 250,000 tons

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Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) has appointed GMS Pacific to handle its distribution and servicing business across the Oceania region

Finishing & embellishment

Kongsberg appoints distributor in Oceania

26 November 2021

GMS Pacific to handle regional distribution and servicing

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Installations

PDQ Labels installs Screen L350UV digital press

19 October 2021

Australian converter adds digital printing capability

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Hybrid Software has reinforced its commitment to the Chinese market by opening a branch office in Shanghai

Workflow, MIS & inspection

Hybrid Software opens office in China

15 October 2021

Software supplier opens branch office in Shanghai

Tony Liang, sales director south China at HanGlobal;Yuan Zuwang, plant manager at Winku; Peng Chongji, press operator at Winku

Digital printing

Digital transformation

12 October 2021

Chinese converter Winku Printing installs HanGlobal inkjet press

The European and Russian label industries are benefiting from mutual collaboration and an exchange of customers and ideas.

Market trends

Russia’s symbiotic attitude

07 October 2021

European and Russian label industries benefit from mutual collaboration

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Xeikon has appointed Sean Wu as general manager for Greater China

People

Xeikon expands in China

30 September 2021

Sean Wu appointed general manager

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Labels & Labeling China has organized Label Day in Qingdao, Shandong Province which attracted more than 200 representatives from industry associations, printing colleges, label converters, media and suppliers

Associations, events & awards

Label Day China gathers 200 industry professionals

28 September 2021

One-day event featured 13 presentations and 17 suppliers

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Digital printing

Xaar opens Customer Service Centre in China

10 August 2021

New office in Shenzhen will support regional OEM and partner customers

Substrates & adhesives

Cosmo Films on new products and expansion plans

10 August 2021

CEO Pankaj Poddar speaks on Cosmo's new products and expansion plans

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North India-based package printing company Leo Designs and Packaging has installed a Brotech-CDF-330 slitter rewinder finishing machine from Weldon Celloplast

Installations

Leo Designs and Packaging installs Brotech-CDF-330

30 July 2021

Equipment was supplied by Weldon Celloplast

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CBS has upgraded its Ryobi press with a retrofitted GEW UV LED curing system to broaden its portfolio

Installations

20 July 2021

Sungai Buloh in Malaysia receives Forest Stewardship Council certification

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Italian repro house Nu-Maber has invested in Asahi AWP-DEW water-washable CleanPrint plates and an Asahi AWP-4260 PLF automated inline processor

Installations

Italian Nu-Maber updates flexo plate processing

19 July 2021

Nu-Maber invests in Asahi water-washable plates and inline processor

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Marabu Group has acquired Icon Inks to extend its product portfolio and further strengthen customer service in Asia

Marabu acquires Icon Inks

16 July 2021

German ink manufacturer strengthens international presence

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Sonoco Asia has launched the EnviroCan paper container designed for the fast-growing snacks category in Asia and Africa

Sustainability

Sonoco Asia launches EnviroCan

12 July 2021

New design contains 90 percent paper fiber

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People

SGS appoints Shashibhushan Jogani as India MD

12 July 2021

He is also the sub-region manager for Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka

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A new Bobst M5 430 press installed at Apex International’s FlexoKite experience center in Sinnar near Nashik, India

Conventional printing

23 June 2021

NFC integration to enhance security, preserve design and streamline manufa

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Flexible packaging

09 June 2021

Printheads to help the shift to low-waste, low environmental impact print

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Polyonics has appointed Elaine Wang as sales and business development manager in China

People

Polyonics appoints new manager in China

07 June 2021

Elaine Wang joins as business development manager

JK Labels has invested in an X-Rite eXact Advanced spectrophotometer and Judge QC light booth

Workflow, MIS & inspection

JK Labels invests in X-Rite color management tools

07 June 2021

JK to set a closed loop system for color consistency across print process

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DIC Corporation has acquired the shares and assets of BASF’s Colors and Effects business

Inks & coatings

DIC completes acquisition of BASF’s pigment

07 June 2021

BASF’s pigment business to transform into a DIC subsidiary

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iMSGlobal has chosen Cloudflow from Hybrid Software to ensure complete production workflow flexibility across its multi-site operation

Installations

iMS expands globally with Hybrid Software

02 June 2021

Software investment helps with multi-site operation flexibility

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Digital printing

Xaar partners with BNI

02 June 2021

Joint printing laboratory in China for development of inkjet technologies

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Niraj Darji, president of Astron Packaging (L) inspects ABG Digicon Series 3 with Nitin Thakur of Vinsak

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Astron Packaging in Dubai installs ABG Digicon

31 May 2021

Astron has multiple ABG equipment at its India plant

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Guangcai Labels has celebrated the opening of its first branch in Jiading District, Shanghai

Guangcai opens first branch in East China

27 May 2021

Chinese converter opens new branch to improve delivery times

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Univacco Technology has gained a DIN Certo certificate for hot stamping foil 705

Finishing & embellishment

Univacco receives compostability certification

27 May 2021

Substrates decorated by Univacco hot foil 705 leave no toxic residues

Tengcai Technology CEO Peng Hanwen (right) and Labelexpo senior account manager Daniel Zhao with the Hongsheng HSR flexo press

Conventional printing

Tengcai benefits from RFID and Industry 4.0 focus 

26 May 2021

Integrating RFID label production with conventional and digital printing

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L-R: Marcus Greenbrook, director of international sales at GEW; Ki-Chan Han (Charlie), managing director and COO of PM Trading; Robert Rae, managing director of sales at GEW.

Ancillary equipment

GEW partners with PM Trading for South Korea

25 May 2021

British manufacturer expands regional customer service and support

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Cosmo Films has announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 2021

Substrates & adhesives

Cosmo Films announces financial results

24 May 2021

Cosmo's yearly EBITDA increased by 53 percent and PAT by 109 percent

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Bar Graphic Machinery has appointed Nekkorb Solutions as its distributor for the Australasian market

Finishing & embellishment

05 April 2021

With Bobst Novacut 106 E, the company has increased output by 35 percent

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Installations

XSYS completes three remote installations

31 March 2021

Pre-press equipment installed in Pakistan, China and Mexico entirely remot

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18 January 2021

Appointments to strengthen company’s presence in Europe and Asia Pacific

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ePac Flexible Packaging plans to open the second location in the Asia Pacific region in Seoul, South Korea

Digital printing

ePac to open second location in Asia Pacific

07 January 2021

Digital flexible packaging specialist plans to open new facility in Seoul

Epson SurePress L-4533AW installed at Huangjin

Digital printing

Huangjin eyes digital future

11 December 2020

Focus on digital printing with a third Epson water-based inkjet press

Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 190 installed at Hebei Weiyuan

Digital printing

Hebei Weiyuan plots digital path

10 December 2020

Founder Zhai Dafa shares his experience

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Ron Craigie, CEO of Novasys Group, new Inkmaker agent for Australia and New Zealand

Ancillary equipment

Inkmaker appoints agent for Australasia

08 December 2020

Italian ink dispensing systems manufacturer expands in Asia Pacific

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L-R: Jack Malki, Albert Malki and Daniel Malki

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Jet Technologies celebrates 40 years

07 December 2020

Operates from locations in Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore

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L-R: Suhas Kulkarni, DKSH general manager, business development Asia Pacific, printing packaging and converting; Stuart Mitchell, sales director at Sandon Global.

Ancillary equipment

07 October 2020

Automatic warehouse to support global distribution network

To celebrate China’s Women’s Day, and following a similar feature last year, Labels & Labeling reports on more inspirational female leaders in China’s label industry.

Female leaders in China’s label industry

09 September 2020

Inspirational female leaders in China’s label industry

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Valloy has launched an affordable and compact tabletop digital die cutter, DuoBlade Petit, a smaller version of its top-selling product, DuoBlade SX

New products

Valloy launches tabletop digital die cutter

08 September 2020

DuoBlade Petit is suitable for in-house label production in small batches

The press was installed remotely with professionals and engineers coordinating each step

MPS completes first remote installation in Japan

07 September 2020

Alongside local distributor, MPS remotely installs a press at Takara Pac

QLM Label Makers hosted a virtual event for its new factory opening in Australia

Associations, events & awards

QLM Label Makers opens new Brisbane factory

07 September 2020

Online inauguration gave preview of the Australian converter’s new factory

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Tarsus Group has opened visitor registration for its first Labelexpo South China in Shenzhen set to take place in December 2020

Associations, events & awards

Registration opens for Labelexpo South China

27 August 2020

Inaugural show includes number of feature areas and educational program

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Nilpeter Asia Pacific has appointed Maxteq as the new agent to drive sales in Australia and New Zealand

Maxteq appointed as new Nilpeter agent

11 August 2020

Danish manufacturer expands its presence in Australia and New Zealand

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Vetaphone has appointed Holger Selenka as area sales manager for the Asia Pacific region

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Vetaphone appoints sales manager for Asia Pacific

03 August 2020

Holger Selenka to further develop Vetaphone’s business in the region

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New Zealand-based converter Soar Print has been awarded for its Vine Street labels by World Label Awards

Associations, events & awards

Soar Print wins international label competition

27 July 2020

Winning label printed on HP Indigo with Color-Logic metallics

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Mondi has invested in its flexible packaging plants in Aramil and Pereslavl in Russia, to provide customers with improved flexibility and a broader portfolio

Substrates & adhesives

Mondi expands printing capacity in Russia

09 July 2020

Packaging and paper specialist enhances its Aramil and Pereslavl plants

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Russian printer Impress confirmed an order for its second, fully automated MPS EFA+ 430 press

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Impress confirms second MPS press purchase

30 June 2020

Russian printer plans to increase its production capacity

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QLM Label Makers opens new Brisbane factory

Associations, events & awards

Based out of Malaysia, he will service Southeast Asian region

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Wanjie has launched new WJPS-660 shaftless offset intermittent rotary press

New products

Wanjie unveils WJPS-660 shaftless press

02 June 2020

New shaftless offset intermittent rotary press built on Hamada technology

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Avery Dennison announces 13 winners of Global Supplier Awards

Avery Dennison names winners of suppliers awards

02 June 2020

13 suppliers awarded for sustainability, quality, service, and growth

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AWA Alexander Watson Associates releases 14th edition of Global Annual Review Labeling and Product Decoration

Associations, events & awards

Tarsus confirms China shows location and dates

11 May 2020

Labelexpo and Brand Print South China scheduled for December 2020

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Ravenwood Packaging has appointed Sam Aloschi as Asia-Pacific managing director

People

Ravenwood Packaging appoints new managing director

08 May 2020

Sam Aloschi brings more than 24 years’ experience

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Finishing & embellishment

Grafotronic opens office in Bangkok

06 May 2020

The office is in operation since early 2020

L-R Yolanda Wang, L&L; Andy Thomas-Emans, L&L; Gong Zhen, general manager of Ken Hung Hing; Kevin Liu, Labelexpo

Digital printing

Building a digital platform for flexibles

28 April 2020

KHH brings together an HP Indigo 20000 with an online sales platform

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UPM Raflatac has expanded its range of adhesives for low-temperature food labeling (as low as -15°C) with the launch of its RP48 acrylic adhesive for the Southeast Asia market.

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UPM Raflatac launches RP48 acrylic adhesive in SEA

28 April 2020

Company expands adhesives for low-temperature food labeling

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L-R: Emma Lin and Carol Liang at the Wen Chyuan manufacturing plant in New Taipei City

Installations

Wen Chyuan installs Vetaphone corona system

21 April 2020

Taiwan-based printer invests in corona treatment to increase quality

Ancillary equipment

Brady expands in Southeast Asia

15 April 2020

Brady Corporation has opened third plant in Southeast Asia

Ancillary equipment

Inter-connected global economy facing disruption

10 April 2020

The Mike Fairley column

Ancillary equipment

Coronavirus dominates headlines

10 April 2020

Editor’s note

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Labels & Labeling China hosts virtual Label Academy Masterclass 2020

Digital printing

L&L China hosts virtual Label Academy Masterclass

09 April 2020

Nearly 100 participants joined to learn more about digital printing

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Australian Wagner Prestige Labels has invested in Durst Tau 330 RSC E inkjet label production press

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Wagner Prestige Labels installs Durst Tau 330

31 March 2020

Australian converter reduces waste and ramps up its capacity

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Inks & coatings

Inkmaker Shanghai doubles size of its factory

26 March 2020

Accelerated move to accommodate demand during Covid-19 emergency

India on lockdown

25 March 2020

Covid-19 is rapidly changing the socio-economic environment in India

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Australian company, Cello Paper, has invested in a customised automatic core cutter, CTA 2000, from Lemorau.

Installations

Lemorau installs core cutter in Australia

11 March 2020

Cello Paper buys customized automatic machine

Brand owners & design

Labelexpo Asia breaks records

04 March 2020

The event in Shanghai saw an 18 percent growth in attendees

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Substrates & adhesives

Aldus acquires business of API Foils Europe

26 February 2020

New company – API Foilmakers – formed

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EPac Flexible Packaging hits 20 million impressions record in January 2020

Digital printing

ePac hits 20 million impressions record

26 February 2020

Company breaks record for flexible packaging production

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Chinese converters have resumed work – but at a cost

China’s label industry hit by coronavirus

26 February 2020

How are the country's label converters responding?

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People

Toyo Ink Group appoints Takashima as president

19 February 2020

Two senior position changes will be effective March 26

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Chris Bodger with Mark Andy's Digital Series HD at Labelexpo Europe 2019

Mark Andy extends partnership with Aldus

07 February 2020

OEM distributor brings over 70 years of label and packaging experience

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UPM Raflatac certifies all backing papers in Southeast Asia

Sustainability

UPM Raflatac certifies all backing papers in SEA

28 January 2020

Moving close to achieving its sustainability goal by 2030

Online shopping has propelled PS label growth in the logistics sector, while the RFID label market is flourishing, writes Yolanda Wang

Digital printing

China: digital gains

24 January 2020

Growing pressure-sensitive and RFID label markets

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Substrates & adhesives

Mactac to expand its Lintec range in 2020

22 January 2020

The company will add several products to its high-performance label line

International suppliers are increasing their focus on Southeast Asia’s fast-growing label market. Aakriti Agarwal reports

Ancillary equipment

Southeast Asia: opportunities and challenges

22 January 2020

International suppliers are increasing their focus on Southeast Asia

M&A trends in 2019 and what to expect in 2020

Interactive technology

Trends in M&A

21 January 2020

M&A trends in 2019 and what to expect in 2020

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Kinyosha Printing installs first Uteco/Kodak inkjet press

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Kinyosha Printing installs first Uteco/Kodak press

16 January 2020

Japanese printer produces applications on high-speed digtal press

Ancillary equipment

20 December 2019

New group company established in Guanajuato

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Associations, events & awards

Labelexpo Asia reports largest edition to date

16 December 2019

18 percent increase in buyer visitors and record number of sales

Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 190 installed at Gurong Printing. From left: Lawrence Zhang; Jean Li, managing vice president of the label printing branch of PEIAC; Jia Yan, vice secretary of the label printing branch of PEIAC

Digital printing

Gurong Printing embraces digital

16 December 2019

Chinese converter aims to become a digital-only print house

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Tarsus Group announces two additional shows in China for 2020

Associations, events & awards

Labelexpo expands show portfolio in China

05 December 2019

Tarsus Group announces two additional shows in China for 2020

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ePac Flexible Packaging expands into Asia and Australasia

Digital printing

ePac expands into Asia

05 December 2019

Flexible packaging specialist announces next year’s expansion plans

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Xeikon opens innovation center in Shanghai

04 December 2019

Facility enables testing variety of applications and support in China

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Michelman has appointed James Xue as the new country manager for Greater China.

People

Michelman appoints country manager for China

22 November 2019

James Xue joins with over 20 years of experience

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Indonesian converter PT Pura Barutama awarded for its Force Magic aerosol packaging design

Inks & coatings

Holographic sleeve wins international award

22 November 2019

Indonesian converter awarded for its Force Magic aerosol packaging design

The 9th edition of Labelexpo Asia will be bigger than ever before

Ancillary equipment

Labelexpo Asia 2019 preview

11 November 2019

The biennial show in Shanghai on December 3-6 is set to be biggest ever

GM sold a DC350 digital converting line and a SR350 inspection slitter rewinder to UK converter CS Labels

Ancillary equipment

24 September 2019

DKSH to cover Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India

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Avery Dennison unveils RFID Experience Center in China

Interactive technology

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DIC Corporation to acquire BASF’s global pigments business

Inks & coatings

DIC Corporation to acquire BASF pigment business

29 August 2019

Acquisition expected to be completed next year

Flexo investment leaves letterpress behind

29 August 2019

One flexo enthusiast in Japan is making significant innovations

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Associations, events & awards

Registration opens for Labelexpo Asia

20 August 2019

Visitors can now secure free exhibition pass by registering online

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Substrates & adhesives

Lintec rebrands labelstock products as Livasta

02 August 2019

New brand name unveiled at Japan Label Forum

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Daniel Dance, print manager in Mercury Walch with DC330MINI

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Mercury Walch installs GM finisher

31 July 2019

Australian converter invests in a digital finisher

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Rhyguan first in China to ship TruPoint Orange blades

Rhyguan to ship TruPoint Orange blades

30 July 2019

New partnership between Flexo Concepts and Chinese manufacturer

L-R: Li Guoqiang of Spande, Ju Jinyuan of Hyprint and Frank Xie of Domino

Digital printing

Hyprint installs China’s first Domino/Spande press

29 July 2019

Domino and Chinese company Spande have developed a new hybrid press

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Ramon Li, CEO of Brotech Digital Graphics (center) announces the company name change

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Brotech Graphics adds ‘Digital’ to name

22 July 2019

Reflecting the continued growth of its digital label converting business

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Aniken Graphics announces Bellissima DMS partnership with COE

Ancillary equipment

Aniken Graphics signs Bellissima DMS partnership

16 July 2019

Carl Ostermann Erben is latest parnter for German label market

New products

Winbosc launches upgraded digital hybrid press

28 May 2019

Nanjing Huanyu opts for the first press

Digital printing

HP event showcases digital advances

28 May 2019

HP Indigo shared experiences across commercial and package printing spaces

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L to R: Mark Day, Wesley Alves and Hubert De Boisredon celebrating two successful decades of Armor Asia with employees and customers

Associations, events & awards

Armor Asia celebrates 20 years

27 May 2019

The regional subsidiary gears up for further growth

Digital in-mold label products from Sunway

Digital printing

Chinese converters share digital experiences

23 May 2019

Companies share challenges, successes and future strategies for digital

Liu Haifeng with a North American client

Great Printing innovates in China

23 May 2019

Company set up operations in the US and won a series of awards

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New products

New adhesive from Herma is easily removable

20 May 2019

Herma’s new adhesive removes label materials without residue, or ghosting

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People

Bent Serritslev joins Memjet

29 April 2019

To lead business development in Asia-Pacific

Finishing & embellishment

Koenig & Bauer SEA delivers market update

23 April 2019

Roadshow addresses market trends in commercial and package printing

Durst and Omet partnered for the XJet hybrid press

Digital printing

A bright future for inkjet

15 April 2019

A new report emphasizes inkjet’s bright future in label and packaging

Mark Andy P5 flexo press at Super Labels

Automation drives Super Labels strategy

08 April 2019

Chinese converter is working closely with Luster LightTech group

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Inks & coatings

Global raw material hike caused by explosion

05 April 2019

Deadly blast at chemical plant cause of increases, supply not affected

An MPS EF 530 drew lots of interest at K-Print 2018

Associations, events & awards

Korea looks to the future

04 April 2019

Changes are occurring in the print market in Korea

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Interactive technology

Armor to celebrate 20 years in Southeast Asia

02 April 2019

Seminar to be followed by factory visit

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Flint opens Asia-Pacific technology center in Shanghai

Ancillary equipment

Flint opens technology center in Shanghai

29 March 2019

€2 million EUR invested in 400sqm facility

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Heidelberg targets growth in packaging after strategic investment from Masterwork

Digital printing

Masterwork invests in Heidelberg

28 March 2019

Chinese equipment manufacturer becomes strategic anchor shareholder

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Windmöller & Hölscher build service and support network across Asia-Pacific

W&H enhances presence in Asia-Pacific

18 March 2019

New subsidiaries and local branches established across the region

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Associations, events & awards

L9 announces World Label Awards winners

14 March 2019

All L9 international associations submitted entries to global contest

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George Tan, area sales manager for MPS Systems Asia (right) with Gary Cui of Arisen

People

MPS Systems Asia expands in Malaysia and China

12 March 2019

Local support with new agents to strengthen presence

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Jet Technologies launches oxo-degradable plastic films

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Jet Technologies releases oxo-degradable films

04 March 2019

Film converts to food source for bacteria and fungi

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Zonten Europe opens headquarters in Barcelona

28 February 2019

Inauguration event on March 28 in Barcelona

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Xeikon signs new dealership agreement with S&I Systems in Korea

Digital printing

Xeikon strengthens position in Korea

18 February 2019

Signs new dealership agreement with S&I Systems

Indigo’s Omnius press was launched in 1995

Digital printing

Digital disruption

18 February 2019

Christian Menegon at HP Indigo charts the impact of digital printing

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Jet Technologies and Stockman Paper Merchants partner for speciality films in Western Australia

Substrates & adhesives

Jet signs distributor for Western Australia

15 February 2019

Stockman Paper Merchants to distribute specialty films in the region

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Stores participating in the initiative will use WaveSafe RFID tags on microwaveable products and other non-microwaveable RFID options for other types of product

Interactive technology

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Installations

Beijing Deji installs second Omet XFlex X6

12 February 2019

10-color flexo press supports 20 percent year-on-year growth

Tan Junqiao, a major force in the development of Chinese label industry in last 40 years

Industry figures: Tan Junqiao

11 February 2019

Major force in the development of Chinese label industry in last 40 years

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Digital printing

QLM prints Mosaic labels for Pukara Estate

11 February 2019

Special designs produced for Connoisseur Club members

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Digital printing

QLM prints Mosaic labels for Pukara Estate

11 February 2019

Special designs produced for Connoisseur Club members

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Printers invest in Uteco Sapphire Evo

07 February 2019

Nuova Erreplast, Kinyosha buy Kodak-powered hybrid press

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Unimax installs Screen Truepress Jet L350UV

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Auckland-based printer adds digital

01 February 2019

Inkjet augments production at Unimax

Industry shares its thoughts as the magazine reaches its 40th anniversary

Associations, events & awards

Readers reflect

31 January 2019

Industry shares its thoughts as the magazine reaches its 40th anniversary

Suppliers and converters predict what will make the headlines in 2019

Digital printing

Industry predictions for 2019

31 January 2019

Suppliers and converters predict what will make the headlines in 2019

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MPS consolidates representation in Australia and New Zealand

MPS appoints sole agent for Australasia

28 January 2019

Decision made due to economic growth and customer base in the region

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Heidelberg steps up activities in packaging market

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Heidelberg, Masterwork extend relationship

28 January 2019

Funds from capital increase to accelerate Heidelberg's digital agenda

Interactive technology

03 January 2019

ACS Swan Express Print adds drop-on-demand digital press

In this article from 2011, Kevin Liu examines the current state of the package printing market in China

Digital printing

L&L turns 40: The rise of China’s consumer

20 December 2018

In 2011, Kevin Liu examined the state of China's package printing market

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Ancillary equipment

RotoMetrics expands in China

19 December 2018

Identifies opportunity to grow solid die business outside narrow web

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Digital printing

Hailong moves into South China

18 December 2018

Guangdong Hailong Internet of Things represents ‘confidence in the region’

Mark Easton, president of FPLMA and Tony Dalleore, general manager of FPLMA

Associations, events & awards

FPLMA conference promotes Industry 4.0 vision

17 December 2018

Industry 4.0 ‘cyber assisted automation’ in labels and flexible packaging

The Omet XFlex X6 was installed by local distributor Currie Group earlier this year

Australian converter makes impact with a new Omet

17 December 2018

Brisbane-based Impact Labels has installed an Omet XFlex X6 press

MGI Jetvarnish 3D Evolution at Xuteng Label

Digital printing

Digital finishing first for Xuteng Label

13 December 2018

Invested in China's first Konica Minolta-MGI digital post-press equipment

QLM uses its expertise and IP developed in digital printing to engage with the price-sensitive market in Southeast Asia

QLM sets sights on Southeast Asia

13 December 2018

The Australia-headquartered group is already active across the region

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Substrates & adhesives

US patent granted to FlexFilms

12 December 2018

Company uses BOPET film for alu-alu blister packs

Substrates & adhesives

Mega Source spreads its wings

10 December 2018

The Taiwanese coated material supplier growing in Southeast Asia and India

Ancillary equipment

Two Australasian print roller majors roll into one

04 October 2018

They were regarded until recently as the two dominant names

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New products

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Substrates & adhesives

Avery Dennison takes liner recycling to China

10 September 2018

By-Health has diverted 100+ metric tons of glassine liner from landfill

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The Amut cast line at EB Packaging is 2000mm-wide and configured for producing seven-layer films

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EB Packaging installs Amut extrusion line

07 September 2018

Order for a second line to 'be approved soon'

Darren Milligan, senior marketing director, Label and Graphic Materials Group, South Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa at Avery Dennison

Substrates & adhesives

Stepping towards a more sustainable future

04 September 2018

Avery Dennison is tackling worldwide concerns with new recycling programs

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Ancillary equipment

Sato partners with resort for RFID wine inventory

02 August 2018

System provides boost in accuracy and labor savings

James Quirk, Labels & Labeling, Piyapong Wongvorakul, Trisan Printing, Thailand, Peter Woods, QLM Label Makers, Malaysia, Brenton Barrett, Multi-Color Corporation, Asia-Pacific, Adrian Pratiwiharja, PT Interflex Sejahtera Perdana, Indonesia

Converters reach heart of ASEAN issues

30 July 2018

Converters from across the region take part in a panel discussion

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Smart-420 features shaftless drive technology, an automatic alignment system and a pre-register system

New products

Zonten launches Smart-420 label press

23 July 2018

It can be specified with 4-12 color printing units

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The team at the merged business (from left): Jesse Bullied, sales manager; Sandy Bullied, director; Taysha Hadley and Linda Noble, customer service; Dennis Bullied, director

QLM and Label Magic merge

23 July 2018

To provide greater opportunities in Western Australia

Interactive technology

Winemaker sees success with augmented reality

23 July 2018

Treasury Wine Estates is seeing success with the use of augmented reality

Jet Technologies has appointed Paul Mercuri as technical sales representative

People

Jet Technologies appoints new technical sales rep

12 July 2018

Paul Mercuri joins company office in Melbourne

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Through this program, L’Oréal Australia will divert over six tonnes of glassine paper liner in Australia into recycled paper for use in the recycled paper industry

Sustainability

Avery Dennison, L’Oréal collaborate on label waste

11 July 2018

L’Oréal Australia to divert over six tonnes of glassine paper liner

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Trelleborg Printing Solutions, part of Trelleborg Coated Systems, offers products for the printing industry through worldwide recognized brands such as Vulcan, Rollin, Printec, Sava and Axcyl, which are used in offset and flexo printing for labels, packaging, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, business forms and metal decorating

Ancillary equipment

Trelleborg sees strategic opportunities in Asia

11 July 2018

To showcase new technology for UV printing at IGAS in Tokyo

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The opening ceremony on June 22 included a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour

Substrates & adhesives

UPM Raflatac opens terminal in Korea

09 July 2018

Sees opportunities in Asia with new slitting and distribution terminal

Attendees at the seminar hosted at Deji's new factory in Beijing

Deji invests in new Omet press

05 July 2018

Chinese converter hosted a seminar to mark the upcoming installation

Ancillary equipment

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UPM Raflatac has developed a range of wash-off film labels with recycled liners for a variety of end uses.

New products

UPM Raflatac launches labels with recycled liners

28 June 2018

Product launched for Americas and Asia Pacific markets

Bobst will run live demos of the latest M1 press at the show

Ancillary equipment

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The nyloflex Xpress thermal processing system

Installations

18 May 2018

Standard Printers Providers organizes Open House

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Manpreet Singh Badal, Honorable finance minister, Government of Punjab inaugurating the fifth BOPP line at Max Speciality Films

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Max Speciality Films inaugurates fifth BOPP line

18 May 2018

Expansion to increase production capacity to 80.85 KTPA

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Wim van den Bosch, MPS Systems CEO - picture credit: Ingmar Timmer

ABN Amro Participaties acquires MPS

17 May 2018

Acquisition to facilitate new growth phase to become a top three player

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Company uses sustainable technology to provide books and school supplies under its Global Literacy Program

Associations, events & awards

Kodak expands Global Literacy Program

16 May 2018

Company uses sustainable technology to provide books and school supplies

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Luster LightTech Group, developer of inspection system via vision imaging technology in China, has partnered with Weldon Celloplast to promote sales of its products in India

Ancillary equipment

Luster partners with Weldon Celloplast

08 May 2018

Chinese company aims to increase sales in the growing Indian market

KS Chan_Asian Pacific area director with Supreecha Muangsaen_managing director at Kurz

Finishing & embellishment

Kurz increases Southeast Asia focus

04 May 2018

Kurz sees Southeast Asia as a region with high growth potential

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The multi-million dollar investment is the single largest Avery Dennison has made in its Label and Graphic Materials business in China to date

Installations

Avery Dennison inaugurates coating line in China

04 May 2018

C11 is single largest Avery Dennison LGM investment in China

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Bobst Changzhou is the company’s second production facility in China

Finishing & embellishment

Bobst extends presence in China

02 May 2018

To open second production facility, in Changzhou, later this month

Amica Systems exhibited its latest-generation full color UV label press, Gemini 330

Associations, events & awards

Shanghai hosts record-breaking Labelexpo Asia

01 May 2018

The eighth edition welcomed visitor numbers, up 19.9 percent on 2015

Jet Technologies introduces new inks in Australia

05 April 2018

Pulse PureTone FPC inks adopted by Impact Labels

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The opening ceremony took place on March 9 in the Zengcheng district, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province

Substrates & adhesives

07 March 2018

Biofore Site concept implemented to improve sustainability

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Ancillary equipment

Cron establishes global flexo business unit

23 February 2018

Business unit to support flexo markets around the world

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Eric Hoendervangers (right), MPS commercial director, with John Villalobos, founder of Fencsa, one of the Dutch press manufacturer's new agents in South America

MPS furthers global growth

14 February 2018

New agents in South America are latest step in global growth strategy

Managing director James Malone and Label Power’s HP Indigo WS6800 press operator Dean Rush

Digital printing

Label Power celebrates 20th anniversary

07 February 2018

Australia’s foremost ‘hybrid’ label company celebrates 20th anniversary

Substrates & adhesives

Avery Dennison opens new center in Pune

06 February 2018

Center for printers’ and brand owners' training and product development

Inks & coatings

Fujifilm Sericol sees growth in India

05 February 2018

Fujifilm Sericol India to increase its market share in UV flexo inks

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Kodak Thermal Imaging Layer (TIL) sheet on Shilp’s first run of the Wide 50x80 NX system

Installations

India gets first Kodak Flexcel NX 5080 system

05 February 2018

Shilp Gravure made investment at Labelexpo Europe 2017

Shrink film machine installed in Bidadi factory where the company also manufactues preforms

Manjushree diversifies into flexible packaging

01 February 2018

Rigid packaging manufacturer diversifies into shrink film manufacturing

Shi Jianping is general secretary of the Flexo Printing Branch of the Printing Technology Association of China (PTAC)

Associations, events & awards

Q&A: Shi Jianping, PTAC

31 January 2018

The general secretary of PTAC talks about the Chinese label industry

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Ancillary equipment

Maxcess China marks 10 years

31 January 2018

China division of Maxcess International expands into new space for 2018

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Nutella jars could be personalized in Kmart Australia stores nationwide

Digital printing

In-store personalization to grow

31 January 2018

Brands of all sizes to benefit from single-purchase approach

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Associations, events & awards

Appointment test

30 January 2018

I've got a new job!

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Panel discussion at the Labelling Simplified seminar organized by Vinsak

Interactive technology

India prepares for the future

25 January 2018

GST, press specification and web widths discussed at seminar

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Kimer Lee (right) founder of Chimeng Packaging, with sales representative, Mr Fantaway (left)

MPS appoints agent in Taiwan

24 January 2018

Appointment of Chimeng Packaging extends growth strategy in Asia

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Dutch narrow web press manufacturer MPS has appointed Tim Klappe as its managing director for the Asia-Pacific region following the announcement of its new office in Kuala Lumpur

MPS details strategy in Asia

24 January 2018

Branch office in Malaysia opened earlier this month

Jimit Mittal, vice president, Inkjet Products and Solutions at Monotech Systems

Digital printing

Young Managers – Jimit Mittal

24 January 2018

Jimit Mittal of Monotech Systems talks about the growth of digital

The technology shown at Labelexpo Asia 2017 reflects developments in the Chinese label industry

Ancillary equipment

The market in China

18 January 2018

Yolanda Wang looks at developments in the Chinese label industry

Yu Tanaka, president of the Japan Federation of Label Printers, opens the conference

Associations, events & awards

Label Forum shows Japan’s strength

08 January 2018

The Japanese label industry remains at the cutting edge of technology

Gourav Roy, managing director at Flexo Image Graphics

Strategy to succeed in the Indian label industry

03 January 2018

Gourav Roy of Flexo Image Graphics discusses the Indian label industry

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Kmart Australia is offering personalized labels for Vegemite and Nutella, exclusively in-store

Digital printing

Kmart launches personalized label campaign

21 December 2017

Personalized Vegemite and Nutella products offered for holiday gifts

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Associations, events & awards

Labelexpo Asia launches two feature areas

28 November 2017

Event in Shanghai on Dec 5-8 will introduce Digital Trail and Smart Zone

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Amjet Shanghai extends partnership with Esko and gets Greater China's first Esko CDI Crystal 5080 XPS

Installations

16 November 2017

Australia's first Labelmaster headed to Melbourne

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ETI anticipates sales ‘explosion’ in China

15 November 2017

2017 marks 10-year anniversary in Shanghai

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Iwata to open new production factory

23 October 2017

Will also expand production in line with growing worldwide demand

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Addressing last week's FPLMA Label and Packaging conference in Melbourne, Andrew Macaulay explained that, with the demise of the Australian automobile industry, its print and packaging sector is today the country's largest manufacturing employer

Associations, events & awards

Print leads manufacturing employment in Oz

23 October 2017

With the demise of the automobile industry, print and packaging now leads

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Australian university uses adapted label press to create solar panels

Sustainability

Adapted label press prints solar panels

20 October 2017

10 presses could print enough to deliver power to 1,000 homes a day

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Algorithm helps rejuvenate hallmark Australian wine

Brand owners & design

Algorithm helps rejuvenate Australian wine

20 October 2017

Preece returns with contemporary label design

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Ancillary equipment

Futec strengthens EMEA position

19 October 2017

Inspection specialist introduces ‘Lean Back Pact’ five-year warranty

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Printing museum opens in Australia

17 October 2017

1940s print shop lives again