South & Central America | Labels & Labeling

Flexible packaging

All4Labels extends its booklet labels capabilities

06 May 2025

The group can extend a cross-regional network of capabilities to meet the needs of the agrochemical, personal care and healthcare sectors.

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Conventional printing

GNM Romo boosts label printing with Hontec investment

04 May 2025

Mexican converter expands its label production capabilities.

Substrates & adhesives

Wausau Coated Products showcases specialty products

Jaime Orozco, vice president of international business development at Wausau Coated Products, speaks with Selah Zighelboim about Wausau’s new…

Inks & coatings

Azteca Inks highlights trends

Azteca Inks owner Luis O. Flores López and organizational director Sabina Ramirez talk to Selah Zighelboim about the Mexican market and trends in…

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Juan Carlos Arroyave and Mark Andy CEO Duane Pekar

Digital printing

Mark Andy honors Etipress with Legacy Award

28 April 2025

The award recognizes a long-standing partnership and commitment to excellence.

Labelexpo

Labelexpo Mexico 2025 recap

Chelsea McDougall and James Quirk to discuss the cutting-edge technology on display at Labelexpo Mexico 2025.

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An office with the number 100 above the front door

Ancillary equipment

Cartes opens new office in Mexico

23 April 2025

The new office in Guadalajara will provide sales and after-sales services.

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Conventional printing

14 April 2025

Colombian label converter enhances its print capabilities and quality.

The third generation of Borsellinos is now working at the company

People

Growing against all odds

14 April 2025

During nearly 50 years as a family-run business, Borsellino Impresos has created a culture of hard work, high quality and diversification.

Market trends

Market focus: Mexico

14 April 2025

The label market in Mexico is somewhat of an outlier compared to the rest of Latin America.

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People

Mark Andy strengthens MAPP team in Mexico

10 April 2025

Rosario Frayre and Juan Manuel Peralta join as inside and outside sales representatives.

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Labelexpo

Successful conclusion of Labelexpo Mexico 2025

09 April 2025

The event has seen a 15 percent increase in visitor numbers with delegates from 52 countries in Latin America.

Labelexpo

27 March 2025

From April 1-3, Maggie Reed, sales manager, North America at Edale, will be at Stand E114, to discuss advantages of the Edale FL3 press.

Market trends

The new Etirama R4 machine has a maximum substrate width of 430mm and a maximum speed of 200m/min.

Flexible packaging

Eticom sees success with flex pack expansion

07 October 2024

Dive in to know how Mexican label converter Eticom’s move into flexible packaging production five years ago has transformed its business.

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Sustainability

All4Labels and Actega extend their Signite cooperation

02 October 2024

After signing the contract for exclusive use of the technology in Europe, All4Labels selected as the sole partner for South and Central America.

Sustainability

04 July 2024

The company has already sold nine presses to converters in Brazil, Chile and El Salvador.

Martin Fraire (right), CEO of Leftech, and his team in the new foil slitting center in Florida, USA

Finishing & embellishment

Leftech opens US foil operation

28 June 2024

Argentina-based Leftech has opened a foil slitting center in Florida to expand its Latin America coverage and ultimately target the US market.

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Market trends

All4Labels opens first factory in the Northeast of Brazil

28 June 2024

The global packaging group is growing in the south and central Americas region with a new hub in in the João Pessoa metropolitan region.

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Installations

RRD invests in more than 15 HP presses

04 June 2024

US-based converter expands its production capacity through the installation of more than fifteen HP Indigo and PageWide presses.

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Installations

ePac converts fleet to HP Indigo 200K

04 June 2024

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

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Substrates & adhesives

Beontag enters Latin American wine market

14 May 2024

Manufacturer introduces self-adhesive wine labels in the region.

Associations, events & awards

Label Summit Latin America 2024 showcases Colombia’s growth and potential

14 May 2024

Latin American event returns to the region for the first time since 2020 and draws 750 visitors from 25 countries to Bogota.

Market trends

Cautious optimism in Latin America

13 May 2024

Optimism remains for the year ahead despite a sluggish Latin American market in 2023.

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People

Suchi Srinivasan joins Beontag’s DTE business

08 May 2024

Srinivasan will lead Beontag’s business unit focused on a wide range of IoT enablers and smart tags.

Associations, events & awards

Dynamic label market shines in Colombia

01 May 2024

Stability, strong economic growth and sustainability flourish in the gateway to Latin America.

Etiflex’s 11,500sqm facility in Mexico City

Installations

The evolution of Etiflex

29 April 2024

The Mexican converter, a pioneer in data-led production, is further automating its operations with a new Cerm MIS.

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Brand owners & design

Espolòn Tequila launches limited edition bottle design

24 April 2024

Tequila brand creates limited edition label design with Mexican street artist and illustrator, Edgar ‘Saner’ Flores.

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M&A

ProMach acquires Mexican label converter Etiflex

22 April 2024

It marks ProMach’s first acquisition in the Mexican market, and further expands its labeling and coding capabilities throughout North America.

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L-R: Herbert Bardenheuer, Mark Andy distributor in Columbia; John Vigna, Mark Andy sales manager for Latin America and Kejiro Celaya, Mark Andy sales manager for Mexico.

Conventional printing

Mark Andy encouraged by customer interest in Colombia

12 April 2024

The company has seen great interest in the Digital Pro Series at the recent Label Summit Latin America 2024 in Bogota.

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Associations, events & awards

Label Summit Latin America 2024 reports successful edition

03 April 2024

The conference had a total of 13 sessions featuring panel discussions and in-depth presentations.

Associations, events & awards

29 February 2024

The company will be displaying a variety of inks suitable for narrow web printers.

Associations, events & awards

Label Summit returns to dynamic Colombia

22 February 2024

Label Summit Latin America 2024 takes place in the region’s most dynamic label printing market over the past two decades.

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Associations, events & awards

Sponsors announced for Label Summit Latin America 2024

16 February 2024

The 20th edition of Label Summit Latin America is taking place at Agora Bogotá Convention Center in Bogotá, Colombia.

L-R: Fernando Montedoro, sales manager, and JaimeYoshiyama, CEO, with the new Durst Tau RSC inkjet press – the first in Peru

Installations

Kuresa makes move to digital technology with Durst

08 February 2024

The leading Peruvian converter has installed its first digital press – its first investment outside of letterpress technology in more than 20…

Laura Reyes Castellanos, executive director at CEMPRE

Associations, events & awards

In conversation with Laura Reyes Castellanos

07 February 2024

Making a pact with plastics.

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Substrates & adhesives

K Laser Technology returns to Label Summit Latin America 2024

04 February 2024

The company to showcase traditional cold foil, Viridian holographic sheets and paperboard, holographic lamination, and Kast and Kure.

Associations, events & awards

In conversation with Alessandra Costa

29 January 2024

Head of innovation at All4Labels looks at the future of label converting

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Workflow, MIS & inspection

Hamillroad’s Bellissima DMS launches 2024 World Tour

22 January 2024

The company is going to travel across four continents, 12 countries and 15 cities, starting in Japan.

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Associations, events & awards

Speakers announced for Label Summit Latin America 2024

17 January 2024

The two-day conference will take place in Bogota, Columbia, between March 12 and 13.

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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

In conversation with Maria Paula Murcia Sánchez

16 January 2024

Tackling workforce challenges in Latin America

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Conventional printing

Printcon to distribute Etirama machines in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

15 January 2024

The company will offer the entire range of Etirama's equipment and will feature essential marketing campaigns in the coming months.

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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

04 December 2023

All4Labels further extends its presence in the LATAM region

Andrés Felipe Peláez, R&D director at ARclad

Associations, events & awards

20 July 2023

Company achieves further expansion in Latin American market; new partnerships herald exciting future for the global packaging group

Brand owners & design

The psychology of design

19 July 2023

Branding specialist Fernando Arendar uses insights from neuroscience, psychology and behavioral economics to create packaging

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People

Wausau Coated Products names new CFO

19 July 2023

Rick Laliberte joins the company with an extensive business and finance background

Market trends

Mexican market in focus

14 July 2023

A pre-Labelexpo Mexico webinar hosted a panel featuring Sandy Almirall, president of the North America region at converting group All4Labels;…

New products

Identilabel unveils thermal transfer alternative

13 July 2023

Brazilian start-up Identilabel’s patented linerless system for laser marking is now available for licensing by label converters. James Quirk reports

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…

Market trends

Mark Andy confident of continued Latin American success

12 July 2023

Two years on from a record-breaking 12 months of sales in Latin America, Mark Andy continues to be bullish about the region’s growth prospects – and…

Inks & coatings

Exploring LED ink with Natural Ink's Kay R Avila

Avila shares Natural Ink's focus on LED ink technology and its increasing significance in the label industry

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

Mark Andy shows Digital Pro press

L&L's group managing editor, Chelsea McDougall is at Labelexpo Mexico 2023 for a breakdown of the Digital Pro Press, guided by Mark Andy sales…

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(L-R) Romeo Kreinberg (All4Labels), Enrico Valeri (Visionflex), Sérgio Botteselli (Visionflex) and Fernando Gabel (All4Labels)

M&A

Visionflex joins the All4Labels Group

27 June 2023

All4Labels establishes a significant presence in São Paulo, one of the crucial economic hubs of Brazil and Latin America

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M&A

All4Labels expands in Brazil

26 June 2023

Faberprint, Allbox and Involv Labels all become wholly-owned subsidiaries of All4Labels

Market trends

09 May 2023

12 April 2023

The inaugural Labelexpo Mexico 2023 takes place on April 26-28 at the World Trade Center in Mexico City

Market trends

Labelexpo Mexico 2023: Growth opportunities

Panelists Ari Vonderwalde of Etiflex, Sandy Almirall of All4Labels, and Carlos Uribe of Arclad Mexico give their thoughts on opportunities and the…

Market trends

Labelexpo Mexico 2023: Market evolution

Panelists Ari Vonderwalde of Etiflex, Sandy Almirall of All4Labels, and Carlos Uribe of Arclad Mexico discuss the supply chain disruption experienced…

Market trends

Labelexpo Mexico 2023: Market trends

Panelists Ari Vonderwalde of Etiflex, Sandy Almirall of All4Labels, and Carlos Uribe of Arclad Mexico discuss some of the key materials sold and…

Market trends

Labelexpo Mexico 2023 pre-show webinar

A full one-hour webinar, includes a panel discussion on the Mexican label market and a show preview. Host: James Quirk, L&L's Latin American…

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People

GMG appoints Pablo Appezzato as sales director

05 April 2023

Appointment expected to strengthen company’s commercial presence in Latin America

L&L explores what's next for conventional technology

Conventional printing

The future of flexo

04 April 2023

L&L explores what's next for conventional technology

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Inks & coatings

Actega announces high-profile management appointments

04 April 2023

Sotkeviciene, Mateluna headline big moves, bolstering company territories

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Investment in Durst leads to improved delivery times, quality for Ecuadorian company

Digital printing

11 November 2022

Partnership between companies covers the American market

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MCC Label acquires Flexcoat’s label operations

13 October 2022

Acquisition of label and lamination operation expected to close in 30 days

Argentine folding carton manufacturer invests in a bespoke print inspection system designed by EyeC to ensure 100 percent quality control at every step of the production process.

Workflow, MIS & inspection

Eye on complex pharma print inspection

12 October 2022

Bespoke inspection system ensures 100 percent quality control

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Megalabel has invested in a new SPS2 flexo press with servo motor, the fourth Etirama machine installed at its production plant in Sao Paolo

Installations

Megalabel acquires fourth Etirama flexo press

27 September 2022

Brazilian converter expands its printing capabilities with SPS2 press

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Scarborough previously served as chairman and CEO of Avery Dennison

12 May 2022

New 70,000 sqm site houses R&D and administrative departments

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Nazdar appoints Marisol Rodriguez to narrow web technical sales role

Inks & coatings

Nazdar appoints narrow web technical sales role

11 May 2022

Marisol Rodriguez joins Nazdar after 17 years in the graphic arts industry

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People

Heidelberg Print Media Center hires new director

12 January 2022

Jeff Powalisz becomes new director of Heidelberg's PMC Atlanta

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Fix-a-Form International has appointed Jetrix Soluciones Gráficas as its new dealer in Mexico to expand its machinery sales in the South American region

Fix-a-Form appoints distributor in Mexico

06 January 2022

Jetrix will supply and support the full range of Fix-a-Form machinery

Installations

Grace Label sees sales growth with Domino N610i

05 November 2021

US converter sees 15 percent yearly growth with the digital label press

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Fortis Solutions Group, a provider of printed packaging and a portfolio company of Main Post Partners, has acquired Quality Tape and Label

Fortis Solutions acquires Quality Tape and Label

12 October 2021

Fortis to continue its pursuit of acquisitions to expand

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(L-R) Tom Castle-CEO, Will Wyman-operations manager, Jeff Elmer-plant manager standing in front of their new pouch converter

Installations

CastlePierce adds new flexo press and poucher

12 October 2021

Investment for enhanced turn-times, capacity and quality

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People

08 February 2021

Brazilian manufacturer sells ten machines before official product launch

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Kocher + Beck USA has promoted two key employees, Amin Silva Yedra and Jackie Barbour

People

Kocher + Beck promotes two key employees

02 February 2021

Amin Silva Yedra and Jackie Barbour take on new roles in Latin America

Market trends

Cartes and Davis Graphics sign distribution agreement for South America

Finishing & embellishment

Cartes and Davis Graphics sign distribution deal

16 April 2020

Cartes equipment available in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru and Paraguay

The two-day event brought together 499 attendees from 21 countries

Associations, events & awards

Label Summit returns to Chile

15 April 2020

The two-day conference focused on sustainability, design and wine labels

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Colombian converter Plasmar installs Comexi F4 to improve production times and reduce costs

Installations

Plasmar installs Comexi F4 flexo press

27 March 2020

Colombian converter improves production times and reduces costs

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Associations, events & awards

Label Summit Latin America 2020 concludes

26 March 2020

Event gathered 499 senior stakeholders from 21 countries

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Rotocontrol appoints Francisco Soto as director of sales for Latin America and Caribbean

People

Rotocontrol appoints director of sales

11 March 2020

Francisco Soto to strengthen company’s position in Latin America

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Installations

Label Service installs Lemorau MEBR+

06 March 2020

Guadeloupean converter increases productivity with new die cutting machine

Associations, events & awards

Interview with Germán Calvi

05 March 2020

Director of Etiketten SA, tells us why he’s taking part as panelist

Associations, events & awards

03 February 2020

Liliana Cedeño joins as technical sales manager

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Inks & coatings

Altana inaugurates new site in Brazil

28 January 2020

2 million EUR investments to consolidate three locations across Brazil

Keynote speaker at Label Summit Latin America talks about regional trends

Digital printing

In conversation with Askold Zimmermann

21 January 2020

Keynote speaker at Label Summit Latin America talks about regional trends

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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GlobalQuality.space announced as gold sponsor and keynote speaker at tis year's Label Summit Latin America in Chile

Associations, events & awards

Label Summit Latin America gold sponsor announced

14 January 2020

GlobalQuality.space announced as gold sponsor and keynote speaker

Hernan Braberman, partner and executive design director at Tridimage talks about Label Summit Latin America 2020

Associations, events & awards

In conversation with Hernán Braberman

14 January 2020

Managing director at Tridimage talks about Label Summit Latin America 2020

Ancillary equipment

Editor’s note: Challenges and opportunities

13 January 2020

Taking stock of developments in 2019 and look ahead to the trends in 2020

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Domino signs second distributor in South America

22 November 2019

Grafisoft to further strengthen Domino’s presence in Latin America

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

Ancillary equipment

Labelexpo Europe: Show floor sales

11 November 2019

Equipment orders signed on the show floor at Labelexpo Europe 2019

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People

Change of board at Siegwerk in Asia and America

29 October 2019

Leadership changes effective since October 1

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R-L: Tony Bell, AB Graphic’s sales director, with Pablo Ortega, Ferrostaal Graphics’ general manager - Chile

Finishing & embellishment

ABG appoints new distributor for Chile and Bolivia

10 October 2019

Ferrostaal Graphics will sell AB Graphic’s digital finishing lines

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Installations

Flexo Digital installs complete nyloflex system

10 October 2019

Honduras-based converter improves efficiency and print consistency

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The new NW340 model from INX International portfolio.

INX International announces new distributor

30 September 2019

Quality Discount signed distribution agreement for label presses

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Labelexpo Mexico takes place on June 23-25, 2021

Associations, events & awards

06 June 2019

New factory in Querétaro will serve North and South America

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Label Summit Latin America 2019 largest held in Colombia

Associations, events & awards

Label Summit Latin America success in Colombia

29 May 2019

Best-attended Summit in Colombia

A panel session at Label Summit Latin America last year in Guadalajara, Mexico

Associations, events & awards

Label Summit Latin America 2019 previewed

27 May 2019

The event returns to Medellin, Colombia, in May

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Flex Pack chooses Flexo Wash to improve print quality

Installations

Flex Pack adds Flexo Wash to boost print quality

23 May 2019

Invests in PW82WR plate washer, FW992XL anilox washer

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New executives, Nick Cox and Brad Buscher, at I.D. Images

People

I.D. Images adds new executives

17 May 2019

New appointments to expand customer base

Brand owners & design

A brand owner’s perspective on Latin America

02 May 2019

Grupo Nutresa brand manager Luisa Garcia addresses trends and challenges

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Mike Gibson (center) and Monica Galicia and Paulina Avila of GLIS

Finishing & embellishment

Lemu Group appoints Mexico agent

17 April 2019

GLIS to cover Mexico and Central America for Lemu Group

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Coim Group begins flexible packaging ink production

Inks & coatings

Coim begins flexible packaging ink production

16 April 2019

Coiminks the new brand name for Coim Group's new venture

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

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Finishing & embellishment

Smag grows presence in the Americas

18 February 2019

Establishes offices in Canada and Colombia

L-R: Jeffrey Arippol, chairman of Novelprint, and James Quirk, editor of L&L

03 January 2019

Transaction expands presence in Latin America

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Edale, Fujifilm strengthen Americas partnership

25 September 2018

Covers distribution of flexo presses in North and South America

José Luis Bezaury Creel has been in charge of LitoPlas for more than 25 years

Mexico’s graphic arts personality of the year

20 September 2018

José Luis Bezaury Creel talks about his career

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New products

Label Academy releases new book

18 September 2018

Inks, Coatings and Varnishes is latest title from Label Academy

Associations, events & awards

Label Summit Latin America shows region’s strength

17 September 2018

Mexico has the region’s largest label and package printing market

If packaging can produce a smile, it has already achieved much more than expected

Brand owners & design

Seven strategies for packaging design

27 August 2018

Seven strategies to create value through design

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Digital printing

Domino partners with Sunnyvale in Brazil

22 August 2018

Sunnyvale will promote, sell, install and support Domino in Brazil

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Substrates & adhesives

Taghleef acquires Biofilm

21 August 2018

Expands presence in Latin America

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Otto Muskee previously worked with MPS in various positions so has existing technical knowledge of flexo and offset presses

People

MPS expands international sales team

20 August 2018

Otto Muskee rejoins as EMEA sales director

Labelexpo USA 98 was the sixth edition of the show in North America

Associations, events & awards

L&L turns 40: Labelexpo USA 98 preview

02 August 2018

As the 2018 edition nears, we preview Labelexpo Americas as it was in 1998

L&L turns 40: Labelexpo USA 98 preview

30 July 2018

As the 2018 edition nears, we preview Labelexpo Americas as it was in 1998

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The inauguration of this new plant marked an important milestone for ICP Industrial, as it is ICP’s first production plant outside of the US

Inks & coatings

ICP opens production plant in Mexico

25 July 2018

Opens first production plant outside of the US

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Such developments have been made as the company seeks to boost its presence in the flexible packaging market in Latin America

New products

Toyo Ink Brasil revamps PU-based ink line up

16 July 2018

Targets growth in flexible packaging in Latin America

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Dario De Meo, area sales manager, Bobst Firenze, addressing the audience at the roadshow in Mexico

Workflow, MIS & inspection

Bobst and partners bring digital flexo to Mexico

13 July 2018

100-plus industry representatives attended roadshow event in Mexico City

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The event will be held at Etirama's recently inaugurated Technical Center

Associations, events & awards

Idealliance Latin America to host G7 training

03 July 2018

Event to be held at new Etirama Technical Center

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Etirama inaugurates Technical Center

03 July 2018

Etirama Technical Center (ETC) 'most modern of its kind in Latin America'

Standing L-R: Natalie Moranth (no longer with the company), María del Pilar Barreiro, Paula Sacco. Seated L-R: Waldemaro Sacco, Olga Lucia Osorio, Carlos Echavarría

Sustainability

Línea Adhesiva focuses on sustainable growth

29 June 2018

Colombian converter celebrating its 20th anniversary this year

Bobst to host first open house in Brazil

16 May 2018

MX in-line flexo press to be centerpiece of June 14-15 event

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Etirama installs tenth machine in Mexico

14 May 2018

Partnership with local distributor Jetrix began two years ago

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Some 964 attendees for the April 24-25 event at Expo Guadalajara came from a dozen countries

Associations, events & awards

Label Summit Latin America 2018 closes to plaudits

11 May 2018

15th edition attracted almost 1,000 delegates to Guadalajara, Mexico

MPS furthers global growth

14 February 2018

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

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Ferrostaal is now representing MPS printing technology in Chile and Bolivia.

MPS signs agents across South America

14 February 2018

Fencsa, Coras do Brasil and Ferrostaal now representing MPS

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Pictured (from left): Alexander Piedra, Quimica Anders Ecuador; Nick Vindel, JM Heaford; Horst Eichhorn, Quimica Anders

Ancillary equipment

JM Heaford appoints agent in Ecuador

14 February 2018

Builds on existing representation of mounters and proofers in Peru

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Since installation in August 2017, Etipress has reported reduced maintenance, improved noise control on the plant floor, and cost and waste savings

Installations

Etipress buys Mark Andy P5

08 February 2018

Mexico-based printer looking to double year-on-year sales

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The Comexi F2 MC press was launched in Brazil in 2016

Comexi plans growth in South America

31 January 2018

Supplier celebrated 15 years in Brazil with record sales in 2017

Label Summit Latin America took place in Santiago, Chile, for the first time, focusing on the country’s dynamic wine label market; the event returns to Mexico in 2018

The market in Latin America

18 January 2018

The region is a diverse territory with markets of vastly differing sizes

Ancillary equipment

The market in Latin America

18 January 2018

The region is a diverse territory with markets of vastly differing sizes

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Flexi-Vel will represent the Laserlox by Sitexco Systems as well as Sanilox Systems in Mexico and Central America

Ancillary equipment

Flexi-Vel to represent Eaglewood

12 January 2018

To represent Laserlox and Sanilox in Mexico and Central America

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Edmund Ayres, Country Manager Chile, Peru & Bolivia, UPM Raflatac; Mark Pollard, Senior Vice President, Global Films SBU & Americas Region, UPM Raflatac; and Andreu Gombau, Director, Sales, South America, UPM Raflatac, toast the opening of the new terminal in Santiago, Chile.

Substrates & adhesives

UPM Raflatac opens new facility in Chile

11 January 2018

Grand opening celebration was hosted Jan 10

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Plates & platemaking

Grafica Villalba becomes FlexoExpert

07 November 2017

Flint Group provides certification on platemaking best practices

Brand owners & design

Talking wine in Santiago

11 October 2017

A summit earlier this year focused on Chile’s dynamic wine label market

Ancillary equipment

JM Heaford names new sales agent in Brazil

04 September 2017

Maquinarium takes over sole responsibility for sales in Brazil

Megalabel partners with Etirama

16 August 2017

The Brazilian converter has seen remarkable growth in eight years

Digital printing

Anylabel founded in Chile

31 July 2017

Chilean start-up tackling logistical challenges for the wine supply chain

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H.B. Fuller has a strategic focus on growing its presence in emerging markets

Substrates & adhesives

H.B. Fuller to purchase Adecol

18 July 2017

Supports strategic growth plan in emerging markets

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Constantia Labels division achieved sales of 605 million EUR in 2016

Constantia sells labels arm to MCC

17 July 2017

Constantia Flexibles becomes MCC’s biggest shareholder

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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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V&V Interflexo, Agraf Industrial win awards from Andigraf

Brand owners & design

V&V Interflexo, Agraf win awards

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Associations, events & awards

Label Summit draws big audience to Chile

25 May 2017

Label Summit Latin America held in Chile for the first time

Brand owners & design

Colorama rewarded for wine focus

25 May 2017

Chile’s booming wine label market benefits local label converter

Brand owners & design

AMF Etiquetas opens Print Center

25 May 2017

New facility is unique in Latin America

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Targeted for small and medium companies in the label segment, the Tau 330E prints with up to five colors (CMYK + W), a speed of up to 48 linear meters a minute at a resolution of up to 1260dpi

Installations

Versacolor invests in a second Durst

17 May 2017

Brazilian printing company takes second Tau 330E digital press

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Linea Adhesiva, based in Sabaneta, Antioquia, is a manufacturer of labels and packaging materials, and a supplier of marking technologies including labeling and print-and-apply labeling equipment

Linx appoints distributor in Colombia

11 May 2017

Coding and marking specialist sees growing demand in Colombia

Editor’s note - L&L restructure

10 May 2017

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

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DataLase has identified the development of a range of market applications on a global basis

Digital printing

DataLase targets growth in Latin America

10 May 2017

Patent award in Brazil to help it tap market potential

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The opening of Eurostampa Mexico Labels is part of the long-term vision for Eurostampa

Eurostampa moves into Latin America

26 April 2017

Eurostampa Mexico Labels established in Zapopan

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John Mayers, managing director of PID Labelling, visited Etirama’s factory outside Sao Paulo in March, together with Tony Barrett of Etirama agent Grafitec Web

Installations

Etirama installs UK’s first E-Series press

11 April 2017

PID Labelling installs Etirama E3 press

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Associations, events & awards

Speakers unveiled for Label Summit in Chile

28 March 2017

Details of speakers and conference topics have been announced

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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

Open platform technology introduced at Gulf Print & Pack 2017

Q&A: Fernando Leiro, Artes Gráficas Modernas president

Associations, events & awards

Q&A: Fernando Leiro, AGM

20 March 2017

Association president is influential in the Latin American label market

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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’

Oji Papeis exhibited at Label Summit Latin America 2016, and is exhibiting again in Santiago at the latest edition

Associations, events & awards

Label Summit Latin America to debut in Chile

31 January 2017

14th edition of summit event set for Santiago

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WestRock to acquire Multi Packaging Solutions

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

02 December 2016

Acquisition extends packaging ink portfolio in South America

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Global wine label formats by market share

AWA provides wine label market overview

09 November 2016

Report says wine label market to grow by 2 percent from 2016 to 2018

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Pedro Sá began his role at the beginning of August and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Xeikon strengthens Latin American presence

29 September 2016

Pedro Sá named as Xeikon's Latin America sales director

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Filip Weymans named vice president marketing for Xeikon

People

Xeikon names Filip Weymans VP marketing

09 September 2016

Weymans has been with Xeikon for 18 years, helped company's digital growth

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The Bobst MW press investment was signed at drupa 2016

Installations

Publi Grafic buys first Bobst MW

06 September 2016

900mm-wide CI flexo press to be installed in Mexico in October

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To support the implementation of a new global operating model, a number of appointments are valid as of October 1

People

UPM Raflatac updates management team

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 market regions

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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 three markets

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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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Substrates & adhesives

UPM Raflatac, Baumgarten collaborate on LCA

29 August 2016

Results of analysis to be released at Labelexpo Americas 2016

Customer service key to Maxcor success

05 July 2016

Maxcor relies on its extraordinary customer service to make the difference

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Etirama launches EVO press

04 July 2016

Brazilian manufacturer launches latest flexo press at recent open house

Baumgarten concludes pioneering LCA study

Sustainability

Baumgarten's LCA study outcome

04 July 2016

Investing in LCA in line with converter's sustainability strategy

Associations, events & awards

Label Summit Latin America reviewed

30 June 2016

The 13th edition of Label Summit Latin America hosted 621 attendees

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AstraZeneca has been using Studio Toolkit for Boxes to create the structural ARD files, while Studio Designer transforms the graphic designs into 3D

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AstraZeneca adds Esko Studio

29 June 2016

Quick reviews of designs help AstraZeneca get products to market faster

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Pictured L-R: Bill Rhodes, chairman of Bar Graphic Machinery, and John Dignam, sales director at J & J Converting

Finishing & embellishment

BGM appoints Americas distributor

23 June 2016

BGM appoints J & J Converting as Americas distributor

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From left: Arturo Ciklik and Alfredo Ciklik, from Folmex, and Jeroen van der Meer, CEO, and Jordi Pujol, commercial director, at Comexi

Folmex invests in Comexi F4

06 June 2016

Mexican printer and flexpack machinery manufacturer extend partnership

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Mark Andy appoints Peruvian distributor

25 May 2016

New partnership with Quimica Anders

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Oscar Planas will head up Xaar’s sales activities in North and South America.

People

Xaar names new director of sales

20 May 2016

Oscar Planas has significant experience in print, packaging technologies

Q&A: Prakolar CEO

20 May 2016

Prakolar has grown into one of Brazil’s leading label converters

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‘I believe that this revolutionary cutting and creasing technology brings genuine value to the finishing part of the printing process' - Ron Kukla

People

Highcon appoints Americas sales director

19 May 2016

Ron Kukla to promote adoption of digital cutting and creasing technology

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Ritrama Chile will propose the PET recycling option to all its customers

Sustainability

Ritrama Chile to offer PET liner recycling

26 April 2016

Waste to be transformed into clamshells and trays for packaging

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Alusa is the largest flexible packaging manufacturer and supplier in Chile and Peru, and a leading participant in Colombia and Argentina

Finishing & embellishment

Amcor to acquire Alusa

19 April 2016

Deal for largest South American flexible packaging firm complements growth

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Ritrama Caribe is located in the free trade zone of the capital of Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, and is very close to the main port of the city, which is said to give a big advantage in exports to the Caribbean area

Substrates & adhesives

Ritrama opens new slitting centers

11 April 2016

Sites in Dominican Republic and Peru expand regional footprint

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Coveris to further growth in South America with Supraplast acquisition

Coveris acquires Supraplast

07 March 2016

Ecuador-based label firm first Coveris operation located in South America

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The appointment of Davis Graphics is the latest effort to expand the worldwide distribution of TruPoint doctor blades

Ancillary equipment

Flexo Concepts appoints distributor in Chile

04 March 2016

Davis Graphics to represent TruPoint doctor blades

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Label Summit Latin America 2014 in Medellin, Colombia

Mexican self-adhesive label specialist Eticom has installed a Xeikon 3300 narrow web label press

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Mexico’s Eticom installs Xeikon 3300

22 January 2016

Narrow web label press extends flexo/digital production platform

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Baumgarten has completed its first product LCA

Baumgarten completes first product LCA

13 January 2016

Study carried out in line with the company's sustainability strategy

Digital printing

Carton converter diversifies with Xeikon

05 January 2016

Xeikon 3050 and GM finishing system installed to diversify business

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R Metallizing and Nissha Group will increase its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing market for labeling and packaging

Substrates & adhesives

AR Metallizing buys business in Brazil

05 January 2016

Málaga Produtos Metalizados extends footprint in Latin America

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As well as hot stamping and screen printing modules, the line includes flexographic varnishing with registration for cold foil, cast and cure and semi-rotary die-cutting

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Vinograf installs DC330FBSC

17 December 2015

Finishing line from GM ordered at Labelexpo Europe 2015

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Through the acquisition of Prakolar, Sato is seeking to accelerate the market penetration of its South America group companies, Sato Auto-ID Do Brasil Ltda in Brazil and Achernar in Argentina

Sato acquires Brazil’s Prakolar

01 December 2015

Acquisition bolsters capability in Latin America

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Xeikon introduced the CX3 to the Latin American market at the recent Andina-Pack in Bogotá, Colombia

Digital printing

Topasa invests in Xeikon CX3

27 November 2015

First CX3 sold into Latin America will support capacity increase of 50%

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Eichhorn returns to AB Graphic after a period working for HP Indigo in Barcelona

People

Francisco Eichhorn rejoins AB Graphic

26 November 2015

Takes on technical sales and consulting role

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IIMAK da Amazônia is an authorized distributor of Tyvek in Brazil, whilst IIMAK IDISA is an authorized distributor of Tyvek in Mexico

Substrates & adhesives

IIMAK and DuPont partner

26 November 2015

Distribution agreement covers Tyvek products in Brazil and Mexico

Rotocontrol appoints agents in Spain

28 September 2015

HTGRAF representing Rotocontrol in Spain; Wiprint in Argentina and more

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Ancillary equipment

Nordson appoints agent in Mexico

23 September 2015

Nordson has appointed Bernal Industrial as its agent for PPS brands

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In the white paper, UPM Raflatac analyzes how clear packaging and clear labels drive food product sales

Brand owners & design

UPM Raflatac publishes white paper on driving food

18 September 2015

UPM Raflatac releases white paper on clear labels and packaging

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People

Apex appoints inside sales engineer

18 September 2015

Victor Baeza appointed as inside sales engineer for Apex

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Esko has recently updated its collection of software at SENAI College in Brazil

Workflow, MIS & inspection

Esko continues partnership with SENAI College

18 September 2015

Esko has updated its collection of software at SENAI College

Artica combines creativity and quality for Chilean wine

Artica wine labels in Chile

07 September 2015

Chilean wine label converter marks 20th year, offset and digital printing

Digital printing

Artica wine labels in Chile

07 September 2015

Chilean wine label converter marks 20th year, offset and digital printing

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AWA’s South American Release Liner Market Study 2015 has reported that, in terms of end-use markets, South America’s release liner usage is dominated by pressure-sensitive labelstock applications

Substrates & adhesives

South America offers release liner opportunities

24 August 2015

Overall annual growth in the medium term is predicted to be 4%

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Linx Printing Technologies will be offering a selection of equipment depending on individual country and market requirements

Ancillary equipment

Linx signs up international distributors

20 August 2015

Move strengthens worldwide presence

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More than 100 attended the Bobst and partners roadshow event in Mexico City on July 14

Brand owners & design

Bobst and partners host successful event in Mexico

18 August 2015

More than 100 attended event following other similar gatherings worldwide

Workflow, MIS & inspection

Colombian converter Coditeq finds niche

03 August 2015

Colombian converter delivers on-time reliably with software program

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In rotary mode, the DLP-2000 can convert continuous label stock at up to 140ft/min

Digital printing

Afinia adds Etirapid to reseller network

24 July 2015

Mexican company to sell L801 and DLP-2000 digital label presses

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LYTASA prints pressure-sensitive labels, folding boxes, traditional labels and commercial jobs

Installations

LYTASA installs Aspen Memjet engine upgrade

13 July 2015

Upgrade allows it to provide an even higher level of service to customers

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Brazilian press manufacturer Etirama has named Jetrix as its distributor in Mexico

Etirama appoints Jetrix as Mexico agent

13 July 2015

Partnership announced at Label Summit Latin America 2015

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Acoban presented 30 scholarships to graphic arts students at the Mexican association’s workshop located at the Conalep technical university in Monterrey

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Acoban awards scholarships to Mexican students

13 July 2015

30 scholarships given to Mexican graphic arts students

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Xaar has opened a sales and support office in Texas as it looks to strengthen its position in North the Latin American markets

Digital printing

Xaar opens office in Texas

07 July 2015

Sales and support office to support growth in North and Latin America

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People

Xaar appoints director of sales for the Americas

07 July 2015

Don Whaley to spearhead drive into North and Latin America

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Jos Kabouw, chief business developer for GM Latam

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GM opens showroom in Chile

06 July 2015

Showroom is based in the ENEA Industrial Park

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The partnership was confirmed at a dinner attended by 90 converters in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Etirama and Nilpeter enter partnership

06 July 2015

Press manufacturers announced a partnership at event in Brazil

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During the sixth edition of the practical maintenance course, eight professionals from Spain, Mexico, Peru and the Dominican Republic were trained over four days

Comexi celebrates 500th student

30 June 2015

Maintenance manager at Sealed Air Mexico was landmark student

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Coveris moves into Latin America with acquisition of Olefinas

Coveris enters Latin America with acquisition

25 June 2015

Newly acquired business represents the company’s move into Latin America

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People

Tony Jungels to lead Maxcess sales in the Americas

17 June 2015

Jungels has years of experience in customer relationship management

Q&A: consulting the Latin American label market

17 June 2015

Luis Maria Garcia has a new role to benefit labels market in Latin America

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Inks & coatings

Sun Chemical opens Latin American color centers

27 May 2015

Six locations reinforce commitment to customers in the region

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Mauricio Campos (left), director of operations at ACS, with Elvis Fajardo, Tresu Americas Latin America sales manager

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Tresu Americas appoints new agent in Mexico

11 May 2015

ACS aligns 'very effectively' with Tresu’s own approach to customers

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Uruguayan converter Imprimex has expanded its label and folding carton printing capacity with a Xeikon 3050 digital color press

Installations

Imprimex installs Xeikon 3050

21 April 2015

Xeikon places digital press for labels and folding cartons in Uruguay

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Associations, events & awards

Demand for pharma packaging grows in Mexico

20 April 2015

CANIFARMA reveals growth of Mexico pharma market leads Latin America

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Leonardo Clavijo, sales manager for Goss in Latin America, presents during the Mexican packaging seminar

Associations, events & awards

Goss hosts packaging seminar in Mexico

20 April 2015

Hot topics discussed by Goss at packaging seminar in Mexico City

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The move is part of the Armor’s global expansion plans

Substrates & adhesives

Armor opens Mexico facility

20 April 2015

Armor opens Mexico facility for thermal transfer ribbon distribution

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L-R: José Alfonso Rubio welcomes new ACOBAN president Gerardo González

People

ACOBAN names new president

20 April 2015

Mexican label association ACOBAN names González of Etiprint as president

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Substrates & adhesives

UPM achieves paper CoC in Mexico and Brazil

20 April 2015

UPM Raflatac first to achieve FSC and PEFC certification in Mexico

Installations

Season’s greetings from Labels & Labeling

23 December 2014

Labels & Labeling wishes you a prosperous, healthy and happy 2015

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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

Garino Hermanos combats small local market

19 December 2014

Diversification has been a key facet of Garino Hermanos’ history

Grupo Fibrafil plans packaging expansion in Peru and abroad

Grupo Fibrafil plans expansion at home and abroad

19 December 2014

Grupo Fibrafil has installed Peru’s first Mark Andy Performance Series

Garino Hermanos combats small local market

19 December 2014

Diversification has been a key facet of Garino Hermanos’ history

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22 units were sold within just 45 days of the press’s launch

Installations

Etirama launches FIT modular flexo press

11 December 2014

FIT is an entry-level modular flexo press for label printing

The Peruvian label market has changed considerably

10 December 2014

Few label markets can have developed as rapidly in recent years as Peru. Historically dominated by offset printing and a big importer of labels, the…

22 September 2014

New discounts and expanded tiers of preventive maintenance added

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Label Traxx strengthens global sales and service team

People

04 September 2014

Conference and brand workshop takes place September 23-24

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The report states that the Asia-Pacific region will be the fastest growing regional market, due to the continued rapid expansion of the already large Chinese and Indian label markets. Although gains will decelerate as seen in recent years, China’s enormous market for labels will account for almost one third of new label demand worldwide through 2018. The Indian label market trails China’s in terms of size and market penetration, but is projected to post even faster growth over the forecast period. Freedon

Substrates & adhesives

21 July 2014

Windell McGill rejoins company to replace Amir Dekel

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The events were organized by Ferrostaal Ecuador, the supplier’s agent in Ecuador, with over 40 visitors from the country’s printing and flexible packaging industry in attendance

Soma shows commitment to South America

15 July 2014

Supplier hosts two one-day conferences reflect commitment to continued gr

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Symphony Environmental Technologies confirms d2w-related activities so far in 2014

Sustainability

Symphony makes product gains

14 July 2014

Symphony Environmental Technologies confirms d2w-related activities so far

Associations, events & awards

World Cup winners

13 July 2014

This summer’s World Cup provides another opportunity for packaging

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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Michelman has added two agents in Latin America order to better serve customers in the region

Substrates & adhesives

Michelman strengthens Latin American presence

08 July 2014

Michelman strengthens Latin American presence

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UPM Raflatac is planning to open a new slitting and distribution terminal in Guadalajara, Mexico

Substrates & adhesives

UPM Raflatac to open slitting facility in Mexico

07 July 2014

Guadalajara location to complement site in Mexico City

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New products

Bobst to debut Novacut 106 ER

07 July 2014

New blank separating die-cutting unit to be shown at ExpoPrint 2014

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Pictured (from left): Grupo Reyes Hermanos’ management team Ricardo Sánchez, Francisco Reyes Jr, Francisco Reyes-Coca, Javier Reyes and Gerardo Reyes, with André Schneider (third from right) head of Heidelberg Mexico and Frank Suesser (far right), product management Heidelberg

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Grupo Reyes Hermanos invests further in Heidelberg

26 June 2014

Investment includes two Speedmaster XL 75-7+L presses with UV

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Groupwork named as exclusive distributor of TruPoint doctor blades and QuikWash System to offset printers in Brazil

Ancillary equipment

Flexo Concepts signs Groupwork as distributor

23 June 2014

Groupwork named as exclusive distributor of TruPoint and QuikWash

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Ancillary equipment

Flexo Concepts appoints distributor in Brazil

23 June 2014

Groupwork named as distributor of TruPoint and QuikWash System

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Flexcoat Labels adds another Gallus RCS 430

04 June 2014

Brazilian company preparing for growth with combination press

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MPS Latin America was present at LAbel Summit Latin America 2014

People

MPS appoints Andean agent

04 June 2014

John Jairo Villalobos to represent MPS Latin America in the Andean region

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OPP Film has become the first company to install a new 4.8m-wide Atlas CW5400 slitter rewinder

Ancillary equipment

OPP Film takes first next-gen Atlas CW5400

03 June 2014

Peruvian film producer to install 4.8m-wide Atlas CW5400 slitter rewinder

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Pictured (from left): QuadTech sales manager for Latin America José Carlos Valverde is joined by Caltronic’s Vitor Caldana, Wilson Caldana, Danilo Vidal and Jorge Maldonado

Ancillary equipment

QuadTech grows presence in Brazil

29 May 2014

Agreement with Caltronic extends sales and technical support in Brazil

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Ancillary equipment

QuadTech signs deal to grow presence in Brazil

29 May 2014

Agreement extends sales and technical support in Brazil

Finishing & embellishment

GM sees increasing Latin America potential

23 May 2014

GM LatAm has installed a finishing system in Peru

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Associations, events & awards

Label Summit Latin America closes

22 May 2014

Increased opportunities for business growth in the Andean market

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Flint Group opens the 10th Annual Narrow Web Print Awards

Associations, events & awards

Flint opens 10th Annual Narrow Web Print Awards

15 May 2014

Printers asked to submit entries for Flint Annual Narrow Web Print Awards

Nilpeter client to host Open House in Colombia

27 March 2014

Open House in Bogota to coincide with Label Summit Latin America 2014

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12 February 2014

Avery Dennison to give keynote at Label Summit Latin America 2014

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People

AB Graphic appoints Canadian sales manager

08 January 2014

Jim Wright appointed as Canadian regional sales manager

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Inks & coatings

ETI appoints Argentina and Chile agent

04 December 2013

ETI Converting Equipment announces latest addition to its sales team

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Inks & coatings

Leftech appoints Chilean distributor

28 November 2013

Installations of water-wash plate system strengthen in Latin America

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Health24 is a set of products to translate medical labels and information

Pharma label translation tool wins prize

18 November 2013

Health24 wins Americas Datafest programing prize

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Finishing & embellishment

Inaugural Packprint Summit Americas picks up plaudits

15 November 2013

Miami-based conference welcomed by delegates and exhibitors

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Finishing & embellishment

Mark Andy brings in-line lamination to packaging

15 November 2013

Mark Andy to add in-line solventless lamination capability to Versa Max press platform.

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Evelio Mattos of Design Packaging looked at the new realities of package design, including a look at current global design trends in structure, materials and specialty processes

Associations, events & awards

Inaugural Packprint Summit wins praise

15 November 2013

Delegates and attendees respond positively to first Packprint Summit

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Litografica y Tipografica America (LYTASA) is to install a Colordyne Technologies 1600-PC Laser Pro digital label and tag printing press in January 2014

Installations

LYTASA buys Colordyne 1600-PC Laser Pro

14 November 2013

Digital press to be installed at start of 2014

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Substrates & adhesives

Ashland wins further ABTCP recognition

04 November 2013

Named Best Chemical Supplier of the Year by Brazilian association

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The Brazilian delegation at Italian label converter Grafical

Installations

Brazilian converters tour Europe before Labelexpo

04 November 2013

Group of 40 visits Nilpeter and Gallus customers and Avery Dennison plant

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Cold foil technology to be incorporated into KBA sheet-fed offset press

Finishing & embellishment

Argentinian carton converter chooses Eagle cold foil system

01 November 2013

Cold foil technology to be incorporated into KBA sheet-fed offset press

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Pictured( from left): Jorge Diaz, director, ProFlexo, Mexico; Aileen Castillo, sales representative, ProFlexo; Jaime Dagnino, director, ProFlexo; Randy Rickert, director of iSys Label; Fernando de la Cueva, sales representative, ProFlexo, Mexico

Digital printing

iSys Label appoints new distributor

01 November 2013

Deal covers Mexico, Central America, Colombia and Venezuela

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Coras do Brasil to represent ETI products in Brazil

Ancillary equipment

ETI Converting appoints agent in Brazil

01 November 2013

Coras do Brasil to represent ETI products in Brazil

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Nuova Gidue confirms presence at Packprint Summit Americas 2013

31 October 2013

Nuova Gidue to continue packaging exposure at inaugural Packprint Summit Americas 2013

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Visitors to the Package Printing Workshop feature area inspect the workings of the Nuova Gidue Combat M3

Nuova Gidue to participate in Packprint Summit

31 October 2013

Nuova Gidue to continue packaging exposure at package printing summit

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Networking will be a large part of Packprint Summit Americas 2013

Workflow, MIS & inspection

Looking forward to Packprint Summit Americas 2013

31 October 2013

What to expect at the inaugural Packprint Summit Americas

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Anilox roll supplier to partake in supplier exhibition supporting inaugural Packprint Summit

Ancillary equipment

Harper details Packprint Summit Americas presence

28 October 2013

Anilox roll supplier to partake in supportig supplier exhibition

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Ancillary equipment

QuadTech makes update to customer support program

21 October 2013

Discounts and new options for Service Advantage technical support, extended warranty and preventive maintenance introduced

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Inks & coatings

Sun to push efficiency at Packprint Summit

17 October 2013

Sun Chemical to promote packaging at debut summit

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Sun Chemical to promote package printing options at inaugural Packprint Summit Americas

Inks & coatings

Sun to push efficiency at Packprint Summit

17 October 2013

Sun Chemical to promote package printing options at debut summit

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Inks & coatings

Full progam revealed for Packprint Summit Americas

14 October 2013

Program announced for new two-day conference for North and Latin American package printing markets

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Digital printing

CEI receives Xeikon 3030

14 October 2013

Mexican company installs Xeikon 3030 digital press

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Associations, events & awards

Packprint Summit conference program announced

09 October 2013

Tarsus reveals conference program for debut Packprint Summit Americas

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C5 Design of Mexico has installed and tested the first Xeikon 3050 digital press combined with DCoat

Installations

C5 Design installs Xeikon 3050 with DCoat

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Mayapack is the first company in Mexico to have an Edale FL-3 machine installed

Installations

02 August 2013

Label Summt Latin America to take place in Colombia in 2014

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Substrates & adhesives

KM Packaging extends global supply network

30 July 2013

International strategic alliance struck with Ispak

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Fernando Aranguren, president of Flexo Print, will continue to lead the company

Substrates & adhesives

Multi-Color acquires Flexo Print

25 July 2013

Fernando Aranguren leads company, renamed Multi-Color Corporation (Mexico)

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People

Dekel succeeds Shumaker at AVT's US subsidiary

18 July 2013

Amir Dekel to manage all activities in North and Latin America

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People

AVT names new president of US subsidiary

18 July 2013

Amir Dekel succeeds Lance Shumaker as president of AVT Inc

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New products

Customers sign on for new mid web flexible packaging press

11 July 2013

Versa Max designed primarily for film and flexible packaging, but is also viable for PS label, carton and various other package printing applications

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Customers sign on for new Mark Andy mid web press

11 July 2013

Versa Max designed primarily for film and flexible package printing

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Brand owners & design

Package printing conference launched for US market

08 July 2013

Two-day conference tailored for the package printing markets in North and South America

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Installations

Brazilian printer targeting growth with Nilpeter

26 June 2013

Mack Color takes third Nilpeter flexo press

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Substrates & adhesives

Avery Dennison opens distribution center in Peru

18 June 2013

Avery Dennison to open distribution center in Lima

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Comexi consolidates global position at tradeshows

13 June 2013

Flexible packaging machinery manufacturer reports success at Converflex, Feiplastic and China Print

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Substrates & adhesives

Avery Dennison optimistic about Latin America

11 June 2013

Avery Dennison views Latin America as key emerging market

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Flexo Print’s general director Fernando Aranguren (second from right) and representatives from different departments within the company show off the ESR award from Cemefi

Sustainability

Flexo Print named as socially responsible company

11 June 2013

Mexican Center of Philanthropy recognizes converter for initiatives

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Bobst wins award in Brazil

11 June 2013

Accucheck wins Embanews Award for the third year in a row

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ISA Internationl's new website at http://www.isa-intl.com/home.html

Ancillary equipment

PC Industries names new agent in Latin America

06 June 2013

ISA International to serve as exclusive agent in the region

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PC Industries names new Latin American agent

06 June 2013

ISA International to serve as exclusive agent in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Heidelberg supports Mexican carton printer’s growth

03 June 2013

Cartograf adds 35 print units with investment in Heidelberg

Substrates & adhesives

Designed to succeed

03 June 2013

The packaging design community tells David Pittman about its relationship with printers and converters, and how this is central to breeding creativity…

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Ancillary equipment

01 May 2013

Economy and political stability stimulating Peruvian beverage sector

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Associations, events & awards

AWA publishes Brazil label market report

30 April 2013

Reports outlines status quo of dynamic market

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Plates & platemaking

Kodak launches certification for Flexcel NX

30 April 2013

Certified users will display the mark of a trusted partner

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Some 60 customers from the local area were present at the event

New products

Avery Dennison launches new products in Colombia

30 April 2013

Avery Dennison introduced products at recent event

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KBA continues Latin America growth

29 April 2013

Press manufacturer hosts delegation from Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and more

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Digital printing

GIS wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2013

22 April 2013

Global Inkjet Systems recieves award in the International Trade category

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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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People

EFI appoints software account executive

10 April 2013

Rolando Aibar has been appointed as account executive for EFI’s workflow software in Colombia and Peru, two of Latin America’s fastest-growing…

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Etipress enjoys Colombian cosmetics boom

04 April 2013

Colombian converter Etipress reports strong growth in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, but is cautious about the impact on local industry of the new…

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Plates & platemaking

Program announced for Label Summit Latin America 2013

03 April 2013

Label Summit Latin America 2013 returns to Brazil in May, and will tackle global trends, the latest technologies, product enhancing features and…

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Ametiq holds second annual congress

02 April 2013

Mexican label association Ametiq held its second annual congress in November, with 157 converter members and supplier partners in attendance. James…

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Etipress installs third Omet press

02 April 2013

Bogotá-based label converter Etipress has installed a third press from Italian manufacturer Omet, in the form of a 530mm-wide XFlex X6, having…

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Finishing & embellishment

Grafotronic reports record growth in Latin America

02 April 2013

2012 was Grafotronic’s most successful year in Latin America, with the sale of its range of finishing equipment to multiple customers in Mexico,…

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Brazilian packaging production to grow two percent in 2013

01 March 2013

Packaging production in Brazil is set to grow by two percent in 2013 compared to last year, according to a study carried out by the Getúlio Vargas…

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Brand owners & design

Brazilian packaging production to grow 2% in 2013

01 March 2013

Manufacturers’ revenues to be around 48bn Reais (US$24.3bn) in 2013

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Finishing & embellishment

Mack Color installs Karlville rewinder

01 March 2013

Brazilian converter Mack Color, based in Sao Paulo, has installed a Karlville Prolabel 350 inspection slitter rewinder for pressure-sensitive rolls…

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People

EFI appoints inkjet sales manager in Brazil

01 March 2013

EFI has appointed Marcelo Maeda as sales manager for the company’s inkjet line in Brazil. He will work alongside Alphaprint, EFI’s distributor in the…

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People

EFI appoints inkjet sales manager in Brazil

01 March 2013

Will work alongside Alphaprint, EFI’s distributor in the country

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Finishing & embellishment

Scodix opens Chicago warehouse

19 February 2013

25 January 2013

KBA Latina SAPI de CV founded in August 2012; first year orders already “impressive”

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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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Brand owners & design

14 January 2013

Bag-in-box pioneer takes majority stake in Brazilian flexible packaging converter

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Etiflex diversifies into RFID label production

03 January 2013

Colombian converter Etiflex already boasts expertise in flexo and offset production of labels and cartons. Now it has added shrink sleeve capabilities…

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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

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GOA study forecasts Latin American printing industry growth

13 December 2012

A study produced by the Graphics of the Americas Expo & Conference (GOA) forecasts a positive state for the print industry in Latin America, a core…

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Workflow, MIS & inspection

Esko conducts seminar for Spanish-speaking business leaders

12 December 2012

Esko, with the help of The Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics at Clemson University, conducted its first extended gamut color seminar…

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MPS running at full speed to meet production demand

04 December 2012

12 presses built simultaneously during October

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Digital printing

Landa white paper now available in nine languages

28 November 2012

White paper now available in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish, as well as English

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Comarbel moves to expand its niche

27 November 2012

Recent investment in presses from Nilpeter and HP Indigo has allowed Colombian converter Comarbel – only printing labels since 2005 – to tackle higher…

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Interactive technology

Etiflex opens RFID Innovation Center in Colombia

26 November 2012

Etiflex, a Colombia-based label converter, has inaugurated its new RFID Innovation Center at its facility just outside Rionegro in the country’s…

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15 November 2012

Dscoop executive director Eric Hawkinson told attendees at the first Dscoop EMEA conference, Print United, that a specific operation to represent…

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Food designs

14 November 2012

Carol Houghton discusses how trends towards healthier lifestyles are impacting food label design In recent years consumers have become increasingly…

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People

Montalvo names additional sales rep

13 November 2012

The Montalvo Corporation has named Tony Rossetti as inside sales rep at its headquarters in the US. Rossetti’s will provide sales support for…

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Digital printing

Dscoop Latin America to launch in second half of 2013

12 November 2012

Digital solutions cooperative to continue global growth with specific entity in South America

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People

Apex announces management changes

07 November 2012

Following the introduction of GTT in the US, the Apex group of companies has announced management changes in the organization of its two…

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Substrates & adhesives

Klöckner Pentaplast plans global capacity expansion

07 November 2012

Klöckner Pentaplast will add to its global production capacity in Asia, the Americas and Europe. The company is investing USD $51.8 million for this…

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Digital printing

iSys Label appoints Chilean distributor

01 November 2012

iSys Label has appointed Impresoras Digitales as a distributor of the Edge 850 and Apex 1290 in South America. A partnership agreement was signed at…

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New products

X-Rite launches new color measurement tool in Americas

31 October 2012

eXact series of spectrophotometers designed to make color measurement quick and easy for various stakeholders

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Retail ready packaging market ‘to reach $63.4 billion by 2017’

17 October 2012

Retail ready packaging (RRP) demand is expected to reach USD $63.4 billion and 32.1 million tonnes by 2017, according to a new study by Smithers Pira,…

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Ancillary equipment

Trelleborg opens new facility in Brazil

10 October 2012

Trelleborg has opened its new facility in São Paulo, Brazil. The new site will add to the company’s already increased presence in South America after…

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AWA analyzes South American label market

08 October 2012

Dr William Llewellyn, vice president and senior consultant, AWA Alexander Watson Associates, reveals exclusively to Labels & Labeling the trends found…

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Inks & coatings

Comexi’s Colombian representative to stage technical seminar

26 September 2012

Novaflex to address flexible packaging sector in South American country

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Record attendance at Labelexpo Americas 2012

24 September 2012

Labelexpo Americas 2012 attracted a record attendance of 14,335 label and package printing professionals as it returned to Chicago in September – a 12…