Meeting the press

An MPS EF 430, the first MPS flexo press installed in the region, was the star of an open house event at Hexxa Flexible Packaging’s facility in Ras al Khaimah An open house event hosted by Ras al Khaimah-based Hexxa Flexible Packaging on 24–25 January gave packaging printers a chance to see the region’s first …

Esko plans for new labelling laws

Firm prepares advice for fi rms to meet tougher rules belgiumEsko has outlined details of a comprehensive strategy for helping companies to adapt their packaging in the face of new regulatory compliance regulations on nutritional labelling. Philippe Adam, vice-president of global marketing at Esko, said an incoming “wave of new legislation” to educate customers had …

RotoMetrics, Electro Optic merge

Union brings comprehensive rotary tooling range Us  RotoMetrics and Electro Optic have merged to create a market-leading precision rotary tooling company. By bringing together two of the strongest brands in the label and printing industry, the deal is intended to offer “the most comprehensive and highest-quality rotary tooling products in the market”. Electro Optic claims …

Edale further automates fl exo printing with AIIR

New system on FL3 and FL5 presses covers inking, print impression, and registration UK  Edale has launched its AIIR system to enhance flexo print automation through auto inking, print impression, and camera-controlled liner and cross registration. Edale has teamed up with press control system specialist AVT to integrate its camerabased technology into the Edale range …

CCl expands into India

Labeller buys stake in Mumbai-based firm dubai  CCL Industries Inc has announced that the Dubai-based Pacman-CCL joint venture has signed an agreement to acquire a 70% stake in Mumbai-based Super Label. Super Label focuses on pressure-sensitive labels for large consumer products and healthcare customers with operations in India. Pacman-CCL will invest $3.75m to acquire its …

A&R Carton signs partnership to expand in Pakistan

Swedish firm’s deal with Packages Limited targets packaging made with cardboard pakistan  Sweden-based A&R Carton has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Packages Limited of Lahore in Pakistan to establish co-operation in manufacturing, procurement, sales and marketing in Pakistan and neighbouring markets of packaging made out or featuring cardboard. Based in Lund, Sweden, A&R Carton …

Komori’s new Lithrone GX44RP

Komori’s New Lithrone GX44RP Debuts as a One-pass Double-sided Printing Press Japan  Komori Corporation has developed what it describes as “the ultimate one-pass double-sided printing press” that fulfils a wide range of the most demanding requirements: the Lithrone GX44 44-inch offset printing press. The latest offset-on-demandcompatible double-sided printing press carries on the performance of the …