Presstek Zahara NWL plate featured with JJ380 Waterless Offset Press at Labelexpo Europe

Presstek LLC, earlier today announced the launch of its new Zahara NWL waterless plate which is now featured with the JJ380 waterless offset press from Kunshan Jinjian Machinery Equipment Co, Ltd, at Labelexpo Europe. Visitors can check the plates at the Kunshan Jinjian stand to experience live demonstrations of the market’s only water washable and …

Tesa shows new world premier products at Labelexpo Europe 2017

Leading manufacturer of technical adhesive tapes and self-adhesive system solutions Tesa has added two world premier products launch to its wide portfolio of product offerings at the Label Expo Europe 2017. Speaking to Packaging MEA at the show earlier today, Marco Nieter, International Product Manager at Tesa SE said, “Participating at the Labelexpo Europe 2017 …

RotoMetrics launches Rotoguard and Rotoguard XT, new print cylinders

Rotary tooling industry experts Rotometrics announced the launch of several new tools for the converters. Speaking to Packaging MEA, Keith Laakko, VP global marketing and business development said, “ The RotoguardTM and Rotoguard XT TM, new print cylinders are hard coated anodized print cylinders developed at the company’s own anodizing line that helps in achieving greater consistency, …

Avery Dennison proclaims Sense, sustainability & shelf appeal at Labelexpo 2017

Avery Dennison proclaimed at Labelexpo Europe 2017 press conference earlier yesterday that Performance, sustainability and intelligent solutions are top three points on its list as the global leader in label stock announced its world premier for several of its new products. These innovations were demonstrated through an interactive section of the booth with five special …

KBA aims to consolidate its leading position in package printing

Germany: Koenig & Bauer celebrated its 200th anniversary in the Vogel Convention Center (VCC) earlier this month. Many of the participants took the opportunity to visit the parent plant in Würzburg. In addition to state-of-the-art production facilities and the new Demo Center for digital and flexo printing presses ‒ soon to be equipped with machines …

Taghleef Industries launches new shrink film

Taghleef Industries yesterday has introduced a new ultra clear floatable TDS film for TD shrink sleeve labels, which helps to minimise the impact on PET recycling systems. The new film features low-density polyolefin polymers that reduce the weight of the label. Speaking at the press conference, Emanuela Bardi of Taghleef, said, “The USP of the …

Omet introduces industry 4.0 upgrades to its press platforms

Omet is showcasing upgrades to its XFlex X6.0, iFlex and the XFlex X6 Offset according to “industry 4.0” drivers at the Labelexpo Brussels 2017. “Machine manufacturers and printing and converting companies want to increase their profits, reduce cost and increase revenues. The Industry 4.0 provides key technologies to satisfy those needs of both,” said Marco …

Mouvent premiers digital print innovations at Labelexpo 2017

Brussels: Mouvent – a new joint venture from Bobst and Radex, made its official debut at Labelexpo Europe earlier today. The new company which is a part of the Bobst Group revealed a range of digital label presses giving them a world premiere at the mega-show. The new presses are two UV-bales label presses, the LB …

Flint Group brings full range of innovations to Labelexpo Europe

Brussels: Flint Group announced a wide range of innovative solutions for labels and packaging at Labelexpo Europe 2017 earlier yesterday. Combining industry strengths, four of its divisions (Flexographic Products, Narrow Web, Digital Solutions (Xeikon and ThermoFlexX) showcased together solutions for label printers and converters. “Flint Group is a one-stop shop for label converters and during …

Chinese label pioneer honoured with lifetime achievement award

Brussels: Professor Tan Junqiao was honored today with the R Stanton Avery Lifetime Achievement Award. Professor Tan, the first Chinese winner, is founder and honorary chairman of the China Label Sub-Association of the Printing Equipment Industries Association of China (PEIAC). During his 36-year career, Professor Tan has been instrumental in introducing exo printing to China …