South Korean converter chooses 12-color high-speed printing with a 350mm web width.

Sustainability

CCL promotes EcoFloat range of floatable polyolefin shrink sleeves

  Join Chelsea McDougall for an in-depth discussion with CCL leaders Richard Gilliatt, technical and innovation development director, and…

Finishing & embellishment

Lemorau exhibits at Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2025 for the first time

Join Susana Teixeira, Lemorau's CFO and sales manager, as she shares exclusive insights on the region's label printing market dynamics and highlights…

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

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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

Installations

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

Ancillary equipment

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

Installations

Impress confirms second MPS press purchase

30 June 2020

Russian printer plans to increase its production capacity

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Associations, events & awards

QLM Label Makers opens new Brisbane factory

28 June 2020

Hosted virtual event attended by nearly 500 people

Label Source in-line flexo press at Biaoyin

Biaoyin creates a brand for the future

24 June 2020

Bringing proactive innovation to FMCG customers

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.

New products

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

Installations

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

Avery Dennison unveils RFID Center in China

18 September 2019

New experience center showcasing smart labels opened in Kunshan

Growth and optimization at Ande Nord

04 September 2019

The first privately owned Chinese converter installs Gallus ECS 340 press

Jean Li, executive vice president of the China Label Sub-Association, PEIAC

Female label industry leaders in China

02 September 2019

The contribution by women to the Chinese label industry continues to grow

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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

Ancillary equipment

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

New products

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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Installations

Top Print installs Omet XFlex X4

26 February 2019

Flexo to feature in expanded factory

Regional growth was reflected in the successful launch of Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2018

Regional round-up: Southeast Asia

25 February 2019

Market trends in Southeast Asia

Where Chinese label converters are based

Regional round-up: China

25 February 2019

Chinese label industry adapting to efficient flexo and digital production

Andy Thomas-Emans looks at the trends in the global label industry

Welcome 2019

20 February 2019

Andy Thomas-Emans looks at the trends in the global label industry

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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

Japan to take RFID nationwide with Avery Dennison

13 February 2019

WaveSafe key to creating ‘convenience store of the future’

Beijing Deji looks to build capacity with press investments

Beijing Deji looks to build capacity with Omet

12 February 2019

Chinese printer invests in additional flexo capacity

Beijing Deji looks to build capacity with Omet

12 February 2019

Chinese printer invests in additional flexo capacity

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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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Installations

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

Installations

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

Finishing & embellishment

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

Label Academy releases new book

18 September 2018

Inks, Coatings and Varnishes is latest title from Label Academy

Australian converter Avonlea Labels has come a long way since its early days based in a garage

Avonlea Labels’ enviable journey

17 September 2018

The Australian converter has come a long way has come a long way

Chinese converter Hush Label has remained agile and innovative during eight years of rapid growth

Hush Label shows less is more

17 September 2018

The Chinese converter has remained agile and innovative during growth

Trisan Printing managing director Piyapong Wongvorakul with the company's new Nilpeter press

Trisan Printing strategizes growth

17 September 2018

A second Nilpeter press is to fuel growth

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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

Installations

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

Resounding success for Labelexpo Southeast Asia

29 June 2018

The most successful Labelexpo Global Series launch to date

Resounding success for Labelexpo Southeast Asia

29 June 2018

The most successful Labelexpo Global Series launch to date

Resounding success for Labelexpo Southeast Asia

29 June 2018

The most successful Labelexpo Global Series launch to date

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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

Labelexpo Southeast Asia debuts in Bangkok

26 June 2018

New product launches and machine demonstrations at the inaugural show

Nilpeter opens Technology Center in Bangkok

26 June 2018

Erik Blankenstein discusses the new Technology Center

Tim Klappe, managing director Asia Pacific with Wim van den Bosch, MPS CEO

MPS establishes direct presence in Asia

25 June 2018

Tim Klappe discusses the company’s growth strategy and local market trends

Skanem Bangkok focuses on reducing costs

25 June 2018

Company's investment and focus on controlling production costs

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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

Installations

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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Digital printing

Domino expands in Asia

12 September 2017

To drive digital label press sales in the region

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Associations, events & awards

Labelexpo Asia 2017 opens visitor reg

09 August 2017

Biennial event returns December 5-8 at SNEIC

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Konica Minolta Australia is widening its footprint in the region with the introduction of the company’s industrial print offering into the New Zealand market

Konica Minolta expands in New Zealand

09 August 2017

New Zealand seen as a prime market for growth

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The EB seminars will take place in Belgium, UK, Germany, Poland, Japan and China from September to December this year

Ancillary equipment

Global electron beam seminar series planned

07 August 2017

Events to introduce EB technologies, practices and business benefits

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Confirmed at ASPA’s 17th annual general meeting, the board will serve a two-year term

People

ASPA elects new governing body

02 August 2017

Umendra Gupta elected as president

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Hannapak converts approximately 30,000 tons of paperboard into folding cartons, including for WestRock’s beverage packaging customers

WestRock expands in Australia with acquisition

01 August 2017

Hannapak expands company’s consumer packaging portfolio in the region

Online partnership drives growth

31 July 2017

Taiwan printing company has seen growth driven by a boom in online orders

Constantia sells labels arm to MCC

17 July 2017

Constantia Flexibles becomes MCC’s biggest shareholder

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Australia was the first country in the world to introduce plain packaging in 2012 - Pic credit: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Brand owners & design

Plain packaging challenge to cost millions

12 July 2017

Australian plain packaging legal action to cost litigants millions

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Allied Pacific Invests in the Nilpeter FA-4

Installations

Allied Pacific invests in Nilpeter FA-4*

10 July 2017

Company expects to move into health and beauty, beverage, pharma

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Zhejiang Guanhao hosted an opening ceremony on June 26

Substrates & adhesives

Zhejiang Guanhao opens new factory in Pinghu

30 June 2017

Factory to ‘further grasp the development’ of the PS label market

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Substrates & adhesives

Zhejiang Guanhao opens new factory in Pinghu

30 June 2017

Factory to ‘further grasp the development’ of the PS label market

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Finalists revealed for label industry awards

08 June 2017

2017 Label Industry Global Awards to be presented at Labelexpo Europe 2017

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More than 30 people, including more than 10 local wineries, wine label printers and UPM Raflatac executives, attended the June 2 meeting

Brand owners & design

PS to boost wine sales in China

All4Labels opens second Chinese production plant

Digital printing

All4Labels opens second Chinese plant

25 May 2017

All4Labels is confident about continued growth in China's label market

Digital printing

All4Labels opens second Chinese production plant

25 May 2017

The recently formed All4Labels group has opened its second label converting facility in China

Digital printing

OPT leapfrogs competition

25 May 2017

Flexo, digital and finishing strengthen Chinese converter's position

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CX3 is a 5-color digital label press dedicated solely to the production of self-adhesive and pressure-sensitive labels

Installations

Xeikon targets growth in Australia

22 May 2017

Presence at PacPrint 2017 follows creation of regional sales arm

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The purchase has been confirmed in advance of PacPrint 2017, which opens on May 23 at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Installations

Sticky Labels orders Screen digital press

22 May 2017

Truepress Jet L350UV inkjet label press confirmed ahead of PacPrint 2017

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Avery Dennison launches enhanced tamper evident labels

New products

Avery Dennison launches enhanced labels

18 May 2017

New range launched in South Asia, Pacific and Sub Saharan African regions

Editor’s note - L&L restructure

10 May 2017

James Quirk outlines some of the changes in the L&L editorial team

Growing an Asia-Pacific label brand

10 May 2017

QLM is working to become a dynamic and service driven label manufacturer

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Labelexpo Asia 2017 is on track to being 15 percent bigger than 2015’s edition

Associations, events & awards

Labelexpo Asia and PEIAC partner

09 May 2017

Labelexpo Asia the only label industry event endorsed by PEIAC

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Highcon Beam was introduced last year and has a speed of up to 5,000sph for B1 (42in) sheets

Installations

Highcon expands in China

09 May 2017

Highcon Beam shown publically for the first time in Asia at China Print

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An HP Indigo Pack Ready Laminator is scheduled to be installed at Toppan Printing of Japan

Sustainability

Concern over Australian plastic recycling

11 April 2017

Plastic packaging recovery sees decrease

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Digital printing

Asia-Pacific growth a priority for Xeikon

10 April 2017

New state-of-the-art 450 sqm production facility in Malaysia

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Global Graphics, Hybrid Software extend agreement into the Asia-Pacific region

Workflow, MIS & inspection

Global Graphics, Hybrid partner in APAC

10 April 2017

Full Hybrid range available to APAC printer manufacturers and end users

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Associations, events & awards

Australian trade show unveils keynote program

07 April 2017

PacPrint unveils keynote program for Melbourne event

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Ancillary equipment

Aldus Engineering and Tronics merge

05 April 2017

Australian label specialists to exhibit at PacPrint

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New products

30 March 2017

Plates previously only available in Japan

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Cyclone impacts Australian printers

30 March 2017

Cyclone hit Australia's north east coast

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Futura was unveiled at Gulf Print & Pack 2017, and shown on a Saturn Omnia multiuse finishing system on the Printech Middle East stand

New products

Prati launches Futura platform

28 March 2017

21 March 2017

'Virtual marketing experience’ at Australia trade show

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Gallery - 2016 L9 World Label Awards winners

Associations, events & awards

2016 L9 WLA winners in pictures

17 March 2017

See the winning entries in the 2016 L9 World Label Awards competition

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James Print Australia (FPLMA) with ‘Wingara La Land’

Associations, events & awards

2016 L9 World Label Awards winners revealed

17 March 2017

Best of the Best to be announced at Labelexpo Europe 2017

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Parkside Flexibles has invested in two Universal X6 slitter rewinders

Installations

Parkside installs Universal X6 duo

14 March 2017

Universal X6 slitting machines installed in Malaysia and the UK

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Major Australian packaging group expands with acquisition

Pact Group acquires Pascoe Group

06 March 2017

Major Australian packaging group expands

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Pact Group acquires Pascoe Group

06 March 2017

Major Australian packaging group expands

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James Quirk has been appointed group managing editor of Labels & Labeling

New L&L editor announced

02 March 2017

James Quirk is new editor of L&L

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WestRock to acquire MPS

24 January 2017

Transaction builds on WestRock’s consumer packaging platform

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Label Academy learning modules are dedicated to the whole range of narrow web technology areas

Workflow, MIS & inspection

Editor’s note – Skills gap

23 January 2017

Andy Thomas says Label Academy is a ‘lifeboat’ of industry knowledge

Associations, events & awards

Q&A: PEIAC

23 January 2017

Kevin Liu interviews the management team of PEIAC's label printing branch

Ancillary equipment

Editor’s note – Skills gap

Sato and DataLase first worked together in 2015 to form SpeciaLase

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Installations

Hybrid Software wins its largest order ever

13 December 2016

Shanxi Yuncheng Plate Making Group equips 65 sites

Liaoning Basch showcases digital press developments

Digital printing

Liaoning Basch's digital developments

05 December 2016

The Chinese digital press manufacturer discusses its technology roadmap

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'By focusing our attention on identifying and meeting the needs of both customer and consumer, we will exploit our significant technological capability to develop new markets, new channels, new products and new services' - Phil O'Driscoll

People

Parkside appoints head of NPD

29 November 2016

Phil O’Driscoll to drive growth with focus on innovative new products

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Constantia Flexibles wins three awards from Accolade Wines

Associations, events & awards

Constantia Flexibles honored by Accolade Wines

21 November 2016

Awards include supplier of the year, excellence in quality

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Spring Xu of Weigang with Nalin Sharma of Global Graphics at the Weigang stand during Labelexpo India 2016

Installations

Weigang Labelexpo sales success

19 November 2016

Launched Weigang ZJR-330 and displayed ZM-320 at Labelexpo India

Brand owners & design

LvAi sparks customized candy revolution

16 November 2016

A Chinese candy manufacturer has has taken digital printing in-house

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Associations, events & awards

IHMA predicts high demand for holograms

16 November 2016

Demand for effective security devices to drive market growth in 2017

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FPLMA was formed after it become clear the two associations would be better served combining their efforts and resources

Associations, events & awards

FPLMA hosts first conference

15 November 2016

Inaugural conference sees merged Australian associations come of age

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Schur International acquires Burgess Printing and Packaging

Schur acquires Melbourne printer

11 November 2016

Australian printer bought by Danish packaging specialist

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Hebei Qite Packing’s plant is located in North China, a strategically important region for Amcor

06 September 2016

UPM Raflatac has made a number of appointments to its management team following its adoption of a new global operating model.

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UPM Raflatac has adopted a new scalable global operating model to prepare the company for further growth

Substrates & adhesives

UPM Raflatac adopts new structure

06 September 2016

Global operating model covers three business unit and three markets

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Substrates & adhesives

UPM Raflatac adopts new structure

06 September 2016

Global operating model covers three business unit and three markets

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Substrates & adhesives

UPM Raflatac adopts new structure

06 September 2016

Global operating model covers three business unit and market regions

Reforming a Chinese label converter

05 September 2016

Long Weijun is the driving force behind Chinese converter Wuxi Baide

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Omet has installed 1500 machines worldwide since opening its doors in 1963

Omet tops 1500 installations worldwide

01 September 2016

Milestone to drive R&D, innovation efforts

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Finishing & embellishment

Tecnau appoints distributor in Russia

31 August 2016

Yam International to cover the growing Russian market and Central Asia

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Tapes account for the lion's share of PSA demand, followed by labelstock

Substrates & adhesives

PSA market set for global growth

19 August 2016

Asia to record a CAGR of 8.4 percent to 2020

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Installations

Tomatec installs two Mark Andy P5 presses

13 July 2016

South Korean label converter marks investment with Open House

Meikei makes big plans

05 July 2016

Meikei seeking to build on the challenges and opportunities in China

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he special label design is said to be particularly easy to use on small vials

New products

Schreiner enhances Pharma-Comb SL

30 June 2016

New version features self-lifting starter tab for small vials

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L-R: Bob Hansen, QuadTech global sales manager; Andy Chang, Done Hwa general manager; and Alex Wang, QuadTech sales & operations manager, Greater China region

Finishing & embellishment

QuadTech signs Taiwan dealer

24 June 2016

Dealer to sell ColorTrack with InkControl

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Sharon Xiao, sustainability manager, UPM Raflatac Greater China with the GoldenBee award

Associations, events & awards

GoldenBee awards UPM

Toyo Ink is first PantoneLIVE accredited ink manufacturer in Japan

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Andreas Friedrich speaks English and Chinese

People

Change in Asia-Pacific management at KBA

09 May 2016

Change follows appointment of new digital and web sales director

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Japanese offset press specialist Miyakoshi Printing Machinery established a European subsidiary in 2015

Miyakoshi grows in Europe

06 May 2016

Hosted Open House on March 17 where MLP-H was showcased

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MLP-H was showcased at a Miyakoshi Europe Open House on March 17

Miyakoshi commercializes MLP-H

04 May 2016

Semi-rotary UV we offset press offers 121m/min printing speed

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H.B. Fuller has finalized the purchase of Advanced Adhesives, a provider of industrial adhesives in Australia and New Zealand

Substrates & adhesives

H.B. Fuller buys Advanced Adhesives

03 May 2016

New business expands capabilities in Australia and New Zealand

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Anil Sharma joined Avery Dennison in 2010

People

Anil Sharma moving to Singapore

03 May 2016

VP and GM to take on bigger role in Asia at Avery Dennison

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BJ Ball CEO Craign Brown (left) and Yenom CEO Alvin Charm (right)

Substrates & adhesives

Yenom and BJ Ball form strategic alliance

29 April 2016

Move broadens service offering to customers in Australia and New Zealand

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Plates & platemaking

Parkside extends capabilities in Asia

15 March 2016

Pre-, post- and printing press technology to be installed in Malaysia

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Parkside implements global investments

10 March 2016

Overhauling its print capabilities a near-term focus

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CCL to acquire Checkpoint Systems

04 March 2016

All-cash transaction valued at approximately $415 million

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People

George Lyle to lead Pulse in Asia

18 January 2016

George Lyle joins Pulse Roll to drive Asia business

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Claudio Lombardi (right) and Zonten's managers

Italy’s Lombardi enters China

18 January 2016

Signs distribution agreement with Shanghai’s Zonten

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The newly acquired product line-up will be relaunched under Toyochem’s Oribain series for industrial applications

Substrates & adhesives

Toyochem adds to Oribain with PSA purchase

15 January 2016

Agreement covers 11 solvent acrylic PSA products

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Brand owners & design

Graphic Packaging to acquire Colorpak

12 January 2016

Acquisition extends presence in Australia and New Zealand

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UK used press dealers move into Australia

26 November 2015

The declining Australian dollar is boosting used press sales from Britain

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The Xeikon 3020 is an extension of the well-established 3000 series of Xeikon label presses

New products

Xeikon to launch 10in 3020

23 November 2015

Digital press to address the Chinese 10in market for self-adhesive labels

Indian converter orders Omet press

30 September 2015

The Italian press manufacturer’s first sale of the event was to Kap Cones

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Multitec completes 100th press installation

29 September 2015

Iranian printer growing at 15-18 percent year-on-year in last 10 years

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James Rodden, managing director of Gallus Oceania

Gallus moves to new home in Australia  

28 September 2015

Local Gallus operation to move to Heidelberg’s Melbourne premises

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Finishing & embellishment

Ashe Converting appoints Aldus as Australia agent

25 September 2015

Ashe Converting has appointed Sydney-based Aldus Engineering

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Associations, events & awards

Latma gears up for Australian benchmark survey

24 September 2015

Latma is calling on members to participate in its annual benchmark survey

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New products

Rotary Engineering adds high-speed stacker

Company diversifies to flexible packaging and labeling industries

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BST eltromat was formed by the merger of the two established industry suppliers, BST International and eltromat

Ancillary equipment

BST eltromat to open subsidiary in Bangkok

13 August 2015

Thai operation to considerably extend business activity in Asia

Associations, events & awards

Indian government focuses on packaging exports

11 August 2015

Dr N C Saha, director of the Indian Institute of Packaging, discusses government initiatives to improve packaging standards, grow the export market…

Substrates & adhesives

Max Speciality Films plans strategic expansion

11 August 2015

India's Max Speciality Films has its first stand at Labelexpo Europe

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The Xeikon technology center in Tokyo includes a 3500 digital press

Digital printing

Xeikon opens technology center in Tokyo

07 August 2015

Expands its presence with further technology center in Asia

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Nissha is a listed Japan-based printing technologies company and operates in multiple markets

Substrates & adhesives

Nissha Printing buys AR Metallizing

07 August 2015

Japanese firm to create new product line-ups and market value

Family matters for Wagner Labels in Australia

04 August 2015

Wagner Prestige Labels has serviced local business in Sydney for 80 years

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Hu’s previously served as regional marketing and sales manager for the Hangzhou-based subsidiary of Erhardt+Leimer

People

Nordson appoints sales manager in China

27 July 2015

Jie Hu to represent fluid coating product line

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The Gallus press at Xiamen Ying Shen Technology is fitted with a Martin Automatic MCBWW automatic butt splicing unwinder

Installations

Xiamen Ying Shen invests in flexo tech

27 July 2015

Investment to develop company’s aseptic packaging market presence

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Iggesund Paperboard is enhancing its distribution service in Asia by opening a sheeting and warehousing operation in Taiwan

Substrates & adhesives

04 June 2015

APRIL has pledged to put an end to deforestation

Sustainability

APP stands firm: zero deforestation

04 June 2015

Asia Pulp & Paper has made an impressive turn in sustainable business

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Substrates & adhesives

Jujo Thermal makes major mill investment

08 April 2015

Continued spend to improve factory operations at mill in Kauttua

Sustainability

Conference gives insight into Chinese label market

03 April 2015

Labelexpo South China gave delegates insight into label trends

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Aviv Ratzman, Highcon CEO and co-founder, said: ‘This is a huge opportunity for us and we are eagerly waiting to see the response our revolutionary technology arouses in China.'

Finishing & embellishment

Highcon targets Asia

02 April 2015

Euclid to make first public appearance in Asia at Print China 2015

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Both Mawdsley (pictured) and Teh, who is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, are taking up new positions with ThermoFlexX

People

ThermoFlexX appoints regional managers

26 March 2015

Appointments in Asia and the UK strengthen global sales team

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Comexi said its Offset CI8 press strengthens Daesung Packing’s positioning as an environmentally responsible printer

Installations

Daesung Packing invests in CI offset

26 March 2015

Korean printer to install Comexi Offset CI8 to drive its business forward

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Asia Pulp & Paper is to grow its solar power capacity in China with rooftop installations at eight sites

Sustainability

22 December 2014

Acquisition grows flexible packaging footprint in China

China’s IML visionary

22 December 2014

'One-stop’ IML container decoration in China aiming to convert end users

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As 2014 draws to a close, suppliers and partners from across the label and package printing industry share their predictions for the next 12 months.

Associations, events & awards

Label and packaging market looks forward to 2015

22 December 2014

A cross-section of suppliers share their thoughts on what 2015 will be lik

Tokyo Label Forum looks to growth options

19 December 2014

Demand for adhesive labels dropped by 10 percent between 2008-2014

A tale of two (labeling) cities

19 December 2014

SALMA welcomes Mark Jackson as president to New Zealand label association

Associations, events & awards

Tokyo Label Forum looks to growth options

Avery Dennison downsizes Adelaide operation

Substrates & adhesives

Avery Dennison reorganizes Asia-Pacific operations

01 September 2014

Avery Dennison plans greater Australian competitiveness

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Sustainability

Symphony makes product gains

14 July 2014

Symphony Environmental Technologies confirms d2w-related activities so far

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Pictured (from left): Hajime Furuya, director and secretary-general of the Japan Packaging Institute; Stuart Hoggard, CEO of EP Resources; and Yoichi Sonoyama, secretary-general of the Tokyo Pack 2014 secretariat

Substrates & adhesives

Tokyo Pack targets international growth

11 July 2014

EP Resources to grow Tokyo Pack’s international presence

Brand owners & design

World Cup winners – the knockout stages

10 July 2014

My World Cup 2014 packaging blog moves into the knockout stages

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Papfin has already produced a number of sophisticated wine labels using the CFT3536 and its features

Installations

Orthotec installs CFT3536 in Moldova

03 July 2014

Follows installation in Italy

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Spanish label converter Elim Etiquetas has invested in a PJ250A UV inkjet press from Japanese manufacturer Shiki.

Installations

Elim Etiquetas invests in Shiki digital press

03 July 2014

Spanish converter invests in Japanese UV inkjet technology

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Digital folding carton finishing specialist Highcon has added self-adhesive labels to the list of products its Euclid system is capable of handling

Finishing & embellishment

Highcon adds labels to Euclid offering

19 June 2014

Carton converting technology proven to work with self-adhesive labels

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The MK1060ERS incorporates five processes – feeding, die-cutting, stripping, blanking and waste conveying – allowing one operator to turn printed sheets into finished products in a single pass

New products

Masterwork launches MK1060ERS

12 June 2014

Automatic platen die-cutting machine offers stripping and blanking

Narrow web flexo in Chinese packaging industry

Gautam Kothari, managing director, SkanemInterlabels at the company's Vasai plant near Mumbai

Installations

Skanem Interlabels expands in Kolkata

06 May 2014

Spread in an area of 20,000 sq ft, the factory houses a Nuova Gidue press

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New products

Monotech launches new inkjet press

02 May 2014

Monotech has launched its Jetsci M series inkjet module

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Barry Corbett with the MK 1060 ST at Blackfoil

Installations

Blockfoil installs fifth Masterwork MK 1060 ST

01 May 2014

The automatic foil stamping press to handle increase in packaging work

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Flexo Gurukul team after the show on 29 April at Khar Gymkhana in Mumbai

Associations, events & awards

Frank Burgos imparts knowledge at Flexo Gurukul

01 May 2014

Flexo Gurukul kicked off on a positive note in Mumbai

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Associations, events & awards

Frank Burgos imparts knowledge at Flexo Gurukul

01 May 2014

Flexo Gurukul kicked off on a positive note in Mumbai on 28 April

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Yupo relocates office in India

01 May 2014

Yupo shifts to a bigger office in Gurgaon and opens a new one in Mumbai

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UPM Raflatac is planning to increase production capacity in the Asia-Pacific region by investing 14 million EUR (19 million USD) in its asset platforms in China and Malaysia

Substrates & adhesives

UPM details Asia-Pacific growth plans

04 April 2014

Investment in production capacity in China and Malaysia to aid growth

Substrates & adhesives

Iggesund to refresh sales structure

24 March 2014

New sales structure to support globalziation of customer base

Digital printing

20 February 2014

First die-cutter of its kind to be made by a Chinese company

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Konica Minolta opens Singapore Business Innovation Center

KM shifts from hardware to service

11 February 2014

Konica Minolta taps into regional trends

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Himanshu Bhatt and Humayun Ahmed, partners at Morsef Machines at Wanjie Machinery stand at Labelexpo Asia 2013

Morsef Machines partners with Chinese suppliers

11 February 2014

Distribution deals signed with Chinese suppliers at Labelexpo Asia 2013

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Christophe Lievens, director of sales and marketing for basysPrint and ThermoFlexX, with Jan Ruysschaert, managing director of Hybrid Software

Workflow, MIS & inspection

ThermoFlexX and Hybrid sign Cloudflow deal

23 January 2014

Cloudflow to launch at Ipex

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Rotocontrol has appointed Alexander Siegmund as assistant sales manager in response to expansion of world-wide agent network and growth in sales

People

Rotocontrol adds to sales team

21 January 2014

Appointment in response to growing agent network and sales

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People

Rotocontrol adds to sales team

21 January 2014

Appointment in response to growing agent network and sales

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The Labels & Labeling editorial team wishes you a prosperous, healthy and happy 2014

Season’s greetings from Labels & Labeling

20 December 2013

The editorial team of Labels & Labeling wishes you a prosperous 2014

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Press manufacturer Edale has appointed four new representatives to work with its Asia-Pacific operation, covering Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia and China

People

Edale Asia Pacific makes series of appointments

20 December 2013

Appointments made covering covering Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia and China

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Which shape will the package printing market take in 2014?

Installations

Printed packaging market looks forward to 2014

20 December 2013

Industry figures share their thoughts on what 2014 might hold for business

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As 2013 draws to a close, suppliers and partners from across the label and package printing industries give their predictions for the next 12 months - Image shows UPM Raflatac label material in a wine label application. Image copyright: Krista Keltanen,

Associations, events & awards

Industry predictions: Looking forward to 2014

20 December 2013

Suppliers and partners look forward to 2014

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James Boughton alongside Edale Asia Pacific staff at Labelexpo Asia 2013

People

Edale continues expansion in Asia-Pacific

19 December 2013

Appointments made as part of Edale Asia Pacific growth strategy

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Labelexpo Global Series managing director Lisa Milburn presents the award to Marco Calcagni, Omet sales director

Omet's commitment to Asia honored

19 December 2013

Labelexpo Asia award honors Italian manufacturer

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Sustainability

UPM Raflatac achieves FSC and PEFC certification

03 December 2013

UPM Raflatac achieves FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody certifications

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Tony Law and Pasin Sritong of Edale Asia Pacific

Edale expands into Asia-Pacific region

25 November 2013

Sales and support office opened in Thailand

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Substrates & adhesives

Metsä Board celebrating six decades in China

21 November 2013

2013 marks 60-year anniversary of first sales representative being appointed in Beijing

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UPM Raflatac introduces new products at Labelexpo Asia

UPM Raflatac to show new products for Asian market

21 November 2013

UPM Raflatac introduces new products at Labelexpo Asia

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MPS and Jebsen debut at Labelexpo Asia

20 November 2013

MPS and Jebsen debut at Labelexpo Asia

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The new Avery Dennison Aqua Stick® Portfolio featuring Z3338 Adhesive

Substrates & adhesives

Avery Dennison to push sustainability in Asia

18 November 2013

Innovations designed for sustainable growth to be shown at Labelexpo Asia

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Chinese label converter adds second Martin Automatic system

Ancillary equipment

Martin Automatic books repeat order in China

Chinese firm awarded honor for the second time

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Plates & platemaking

Flint Group honors Distributor of the Year

02 October 2013

Chinese firm awarded honor for the second time

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Samir Patkar, managing director, Gallus India at Labelexpo Europe 2013

Gallus sells three presses to Indian players

27 September 2013

Gallus sells three presses to Indian players at Labelexpo Europe

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People

EFI strengthens leadership team

24 September 2013

EFI makes two significant additions to its leadership team

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Substrates & adhesives

Henkel opens world’s largest adhesives factory in China

18 September 2013

New plant in Shanghai to serve customers in emerging Asian markets

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Henkel has officially opened the world’s largest adhesives factory in Shanghai

Substrates & adhesives

Henkel opens world’s largest adhesives factory

18 September 2013

New plant in Shanghai to serve customers in emerging Asian markets

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11 July 2013

Versa Max designed primarily for film and flexible package printing

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Substrates & adhesives

Asia leading oriented film market

09 July 2013

North American producers slow to invest and now unable to fulfill the region’s domestic needs

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Inks & coatings

BASF increases prices for resins and additives

08 July 2013

Prices to rise in Europe, Africa and Western Asia

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Substrates & adhesives

BASF increases prices for resins and additives

08 July 2013

Prices to rise in Europe, Africa and Western Asia

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The Ritrama stand at Labelexpo Asia 2009

People

Ritrama makes appointment in China

08 July 2013

Herbert Jia joins as sales and marketing director at Ritrama Hefei (China)

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New products

DigiFlex names Sevenace as distributor in Asia

03 July 2013

Agreement to cover China and Taiwan

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Plates & platemaking

DigiFlex names Sevenace as distributor in Asia

03 July 2013

Agreement to cover China and Taiwan

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Labelexpo wins double award

26 June 2013

Team behind global label show wins two prizes at AEO Excellence Awards 2013

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Inks & coatings

Jet Technologies opens branch in Jakarta

26 June 2013

Indonesian office to extend global reach

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Inks & coatings

Hubergroup invests in Chinese ink manufacturing

26 June 2013

First mixing station for low-migration inks installed in China

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Inks & coatings

Hubergroup invests in Chinese ink manufacturing

26 June 2013

First mixing station for low-migration inks installed by hubergroup in China

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Substrates & adhesives

Symphony Environmental sees strong start to 2013

17 May 2013

Legislation boosts performance of controlled-life plastic specialist

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Digital printing

Xeikon takeover ongoing as Q1 sales stay stable

New laser cutting machine to get Asian market debut at May show

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Screen chooses PacPrint for UV inkjet launch

30 April 2013

Screen to launch TruePress Jet L350UV through agent Jet Technologies.

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Associations, events & awards

Monotech Inkjet Systems marks presence at GPP

26 April 2013

Monotech Systems introduced Jetsci and Pixeljet inkjet presses at GPP 2013

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The MPS sales and service team of Jebsen Industrial in China

MPS announces its presence at China Print

25 April 2013

MPS makes first major move into the Chinese market

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Interactive technology

Global holography trade body urges action in light of UN China counterfeit

23 April 2013

The trade body representing the global hologram industry highlights counterfeit issue

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Substrates & adhesives

Delo grows presence in China

17 April 2013

Delo Industrial Adhesives (Shanghai) Co. Ltd to help company satisfy customers’ needs

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Substrates & adhesives

Folding carton market to top US$180bn by 2018

16 April 2013

Consumption to grow to 63 million tonnes by 2018, with value of US$184 billion

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Digital printing

KBA to debut Rapida 145 in Asia

16 April 2013

Asian premiere of the Rapida 145 and digital printing from the KBA RotaJET to happen at China Print

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Pictured: (L-R) Josep Roca, Xeikon area sales manager for Asia, Mr. Doh, Hana digital business unit manager, Youngchae Son, Hana Label production department and Seongyong Yoon, sales director

Digital printing

South Korean converter installs Xeikon 3030Plus

15 April 2013

Hana Graphic Art Co caters for short run jobs with its first digital press

Associations, events & awards

India and China take different paths

10 April 2013

The South China Label Show is held in Guangzhou and gives converters in the massively industrialized southern regions a chance to see the latest…

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Ancillary equipment

Delo grows presence in China

10 April 2013

Shanghai operation to help company satisfy customers’ needs

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New products

Gidue to launch new M3 press in China

02 April 2013

Italian press manufacturer Nuova Gidue will launch its new M3 Digital Flexo press at China Print, taking place in Beijing on May 14-18. Gidue said the…

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Gidue records success in the southern hemisphere

21 March 2013

Italian press manufacturer Nuova Gidue is aiming to grow its presence in the southern hemisphere, after recently installing a pair of presses in…

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MPS customer wins Supporter's Association of Chairman's Award’

20 March 2013

MPS has announced its customer Takara Pac was awarded the ‘Supporter's Association of Chairman's Award’ at the 22nd Seal and Label Contest, on behalf…

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Finishing & embellishment

East meets West at KBA Open House

07 March 2013

KBA demonstrates packaging printing in medium and large formats

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Flexo springtime in China?

01 March 2013

The acceptance of flexo printing in the Chinese package print industry has taken another step forward, as Kevin Liu reports Flexo printing is still at…

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Substrates & adhesives

Avery wins WorldStar award for wash-off pressure-sensitive label

25 February 2013

Avery Dennison has won a 2013 WorldStar Packaging Award for its wash-off pressure-sensitive label, which improves the recycling of Polyethylene…

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Substrates & adhesives

Amcor to acquire AGI-Shorewood tobacco packaging assets

18 February 2013

US$114.8 million deal will see Amcor acquire plants or assets around the world

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Plates & platemaking

DuPont to raise Cyrel prices from March

13 February 2013

Higher raw material costs leading to global price hike

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New products

Gidue launches M9 press for packaging

13 February 2013

Italian press manufacturer Nuova Gidue has launched M9, its new press suited to carton packaging printing. The M9 features a completely redesigned…

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Gidue launches M9 press for packaging

13 February 2013

New platform allows printers to alternate between heavy carton stocks and self-adhesive label materials

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Bobst optimistic for 2013

12 February 2013

Packaging machinery manufacturer meets turnover expectations despite weak demand in the folding carton market

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Success in South China

06 February 2013

The South China Label Show 2012 attracted over 5,000 visitors as its second edition was held in Guangzhou last December. Andy Thomas reports While…

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People

hubergroup makes strategic additions to management team

01 February 2013

Promotions to aid planning of future strategic development

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People

hubergroup makes strategic additions to management team

01 February 2013

- Ashwani Bhardwaj and Heiner Klokkers elevated to management team - Appointments to integrate regions more closely in future strategic…

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Finishing & embellishment

Rotocontrol provides customized solution to New Zealand label printer

30 January 2013

- Customized finishing machine to manage different materials and processes - Rotocontrol MD Marco Aengenvoort was on-site for customer acceptance New…

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Substrates & adhesives

KCC intros new solvent-free anchorage additives

30 January 2013

- To promote adhesion to a variety of substrates including polyolefin and polyester films - To provide customers with new possibilities in substrate…

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Brand owners & design

Emerging markets to drive RRP growth

17 January 2013

Retail ready packaging market value to reach US$63.4 billion by 2017, from US$54 billion in 2011

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Creed Engineers moves Mumbai location

15 January 2013

Indian printing machinery manufacturer shifts Mumbai branch location to Navi Mumbai

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Interactive technology

Hologram market to benefit from new ISO standard

14 January 2013

ISO 12931 covers “performance criteria for authentication solutions used to combat counterfeiting of material goods”

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China forges a new path

09 January 2013

Kevin Liu explains how China's label market is adapting to global challenges In the past few years, China’s label market has grown rapidly at a rate…

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Iwatsu launches digital press in Europe

08 January 2013

Japan-based Iwatsu has launched its LabelMeister inkjet press into Europe with a new sales and support network, and distributed by Lintec Europe. Andy…

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KBA celebrates 10 years of Asia-Pacific subsidiary

02 January 2013

KBA Asia Pacific in Singapore celebrates 10th anniversary

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Ancillary equipment

Trelleborg sets focus on future growth

02 January 2013

Improved geographic balance, reshaped structure and new financial targets to help company achieve goals