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The content has been collated to serve as for change, improve color consistency across variables and an annual global resource for the label and minimize workflow bottlenecks. packaging industry. It includes contributions CPGs are scrambling to find support from suppliers who from industry value-chain experts and best understand the importance of packaging and brand consultants, and delivers concise geographic engagement both on and offline – and specifically converters market evaluations from the international who understand the technical requirements to make interaction Labels & Labeling editorial team. These features are followed successful, whether using variable printed data codes, by a compilation of the most recent World Label Association multi-layer peel and reveal constructions or cutting-edge digital award winners. Readers will also find an index of global profile software like Evrythng as introduced on page 20. industry suppliers. Customers continue to require consultation about new Together the content delivers key messages. Communication offerings and process improvement options that can enhance channels have changed dramatically, and continue to evolve. their brand image. Quality graphics, performance, cost, speed- Consumers increasingly have instant access to information. to-delivery, flexibility, substrate variability, technical expertise, This is changing our purchasing habits, which requires brand proximity, sustainability and workflow remain at the core of owners to adapt quickly to shifting consumer demands. successful label production. E-commerce sites and product delivery giant Amazon are At this point, the environment should be taken into account re-molding the ‘retail’ landscape. The label industry, converters across operations and at every business level as strategies are and suppliers, must align themselves to service and cater to outlined and decisions are made. Instant access to product new trends and unanticipated whims, thereby helping their and service reviews is driving transparency in the supply customers earn the approval from buyers through dollars chain. Extended producer responsibility is growing. Will savvy spent. shoppers recommend you and your business? Many social channels are mature now, with new users joining Sustainability is an area where the label industry continues to by the minute. Millions around the world actively use Facebook, innovate, and indeed, Labelexpo Europe 2013 demonstrated YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn. Still, new entrants – Vine, advancements from each supplier category. Awareness of your Instagram, SnapChat and Pinterest – disrupt the status quo. company’s environmental footprint is imperative. Business leaders everywhere are forced to continually reinvent New values and old traditions must meet in the middle. The the wheel to capture new orders while meeting valuable next generation is eager to take this global business to the next existing customers’ requirements. level – with stability. Brands introduce new products and exclusive lines frequently I hope the Yearbook 2014 will highlight opportunities for across markets, meaning more designs faster. In a world where you and your teams to improve and grow your business. Our buyers can easily access comparable data on products, unique Labels & Labeling team certainly enjoys engaging with you offerings in special packaging decorated with ‘special edition’ at key international events, and we hope to see more of you labels allow retailers to differentiate. This may even drive actively operating in the digital world. We wish you all great traffic from online to in-store where consumers can be further health and prosperity moving into this next year. tantilized. The supply chain has tightened its processes at all levels in Danielle Jerschefske Yearbook editor order to compete, and label and printed packaging industry suppliers have introduced advanced technologies which printed on Yupo Synthetic Paper empower converters to respond accordingly, keeping profit FRONT COVERFEB 250 (250 microns and margins up and efficiencies high. 200gsm). Yupo is water, tear resistant, durable, gives an Brand managers and retailers are increasingly using impressive print quality and is 100 percent recyclable. advanced tools to streamline supply chain operations to reduce errors and waste, increase speed-to-market, quickly design

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GSE INK MIXER INTEGRATED WITH MIS AT 5SEPTÉTIQUETTE Process automation

THE last few years have seen huge strides in the operations which can be automated at the narrow web converter. Andy Thomas reports on new ways to increase efficiency and bottom line profits

Process automation is the key to link between pre-press, MIS and an ink the press or rewinder operator to the greater efficiency, reduced waste and dispensing system. This fully automates quality control manager, who examines a increased profitability for narrow web the mixing of colors according to the ‘virtual’ defect roll from the press camera label converters. It should be as big density and spectrophometric information and decides which are ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ a focus for company management as contained in the PDF file held on the Esko print defects. This information is sent to sales and hardware investment. Process system. the rewinder, which automatically places automation affects all areas of the What other areas have been affected by the defective label onto the splice table, converter’s business including ‘front end’ this kind of process automation? greatly increasing the efficiency and estimating and warehouse departments, consistency of the quality management planning, production and finishing. INSPECTION operation. We have moved a long way since the Pre-press information can now drive introduction of Job Definition Format inspection cameras checking critical COLOR MANAGEMENT (JDF) and Job Messaging Format (JMF) text against the PDF, rather than a In sheet-fed offset printing, color opened up the theoretical possibility ‘golden image’. Building on this, AVT management is an automated process for software and hardware to interact in demonstrated a system at Labelexpo made possible by spectrophotometric completely new ways. Europe – developed with Nuova Gidue sheet measurement, close control of Management Information Systems (MIS) and UK converter Adare – whereby a variables and a standardized process ink developers soon set about developing spectrophometric camera controls the set, allowing spot colors to be simulated bi-directional links with pre-press, color in a particular area of the image as with a high degree of accuracy. meaning a ‘master’ PDF held on the defined by the pre-press operator. Narrow web offset converters have graphics workstation could drive workflow On-press cameras are now remotely also benefited. Codimag, for example, throughout the plant. controlling the rewinder via off-line demonstrated at Labelexpo Europe an To show how this could be extended, inspection files. The decision on what automated color control system based Cerm and GSE developed a JDF-enabled constitutes a reject label is moved from on Esko’s Equinox gamut matching/spot

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automatic download of data to a laser die-cutter operating in-line with any 3xxx-series print engine.

DIGITAL PRINTING Process automation is even more critical for converters embracing digital printing. As Mike Fairley points out in his recent book on digital printing: ‘More small orders and unique SKUs means more estimating, order entry and administration – and the potential for more pre-press production bottlenecks, including duplication of information going to pre-press; more proofing activities; managing multiple versions; the storing X-RITE AUTOMATED COLOR MEASUREMENT ON OFFSET PRESS of specifications for more products; the requirement for cost-efficient layout; submission of items going to press; and color simulation software. pressure settings, taking another variable scheduling pressures. Flexography presents a more difficult out of the in-line converting process. In Solving these workflow issues is a challenge, since there is little standardiza- the Mark Andy QCDC system, once the major preoccupation of MIS suppliers like tion between ink and anilox suppliers. But die cylinder is loaded, the automation LabelTraxx, Cerm and theurer.com. At at Labelexpo we saw interesting moves in system takes care of pressure setting. Labelexpo Europe the latter demonstrated this direction, with Kodak and MPS jointly In the future we can expect to see an in-depth JDF/JMF integration project demonstrating process color matching automation technologies moving from the between its C3 MIS, the HP Indigo Digital systems which offered a high degree of wide web or sheet-fed sectors into narrow Front End (DFE) and HP SmartStream accuracy and predictability. web – for example embedding an RFID Labels and Packaging Print Server chip into plate cylinders to confirm the (powered by Esko). The company PLANNING correct separation is present. demonstrated the fully automatic transfer Historically planning systems rely heavily of jobs from theurer.com C3 to the DFE on the ‘planner’ to interact with the FINISHING without the need for manual processing. system to put together an achievable Finishing process automation is already Along with color profile, ink set, material work schedule. However, as lead times common in the sheet finishing sector, settings and finishing marks, the layout reduce, work is often in and out before where guillotines can be set up directly for the dies was defined using the optimal it can be scheduled. As a result it is very from data held on the MIS via JDF. width and repeat length of the HP Indigo difficult for the company to understand ABG has been pioneering similar WS6600 digital press. what capacity is available. developments for PS-labels, driven by New automation systems allow the short run requirements of digital PRESS-MIS INTEGRATION? incoming jobs to be dynamically allocated label finishing. The company’s Keith One area where double keying is according to a range of criteria entered by Montgomery, speaking at an HP Indigo’s the norm is at the press console. To the production controller. press event last year, explained: ‘The idea date, it is not possible to integrate As more data is gathered from direct is full automation – to automatically load narrow web press settings into an machine monitoring, it also becomes and unload flexible dies, to incorporate MIS, meaning that critical parameters feasible to ‘model’ different production laser finishing, automated set-up of such as run length and material type scenarios in real time. This is particularly back-scoring, and repeatable auto- are entered manually by the press important in a ‘hybrid’ conventional/ positioning of cutting wheels and slitting operator. It is certainly possible to digital print environment, where incoming knives. Also we are now integrating turrets recall these parameters from the jobs can be automatically routed to a into digital converting lines to improve press control system for repeat jobs, conventional press, to a digital press and uptime. We will be looking at digital hot but this is not the same as direct to different finishing routes depending on foiling before too long.’ integration with an MIS. One of the programmed criteria such as run length, Montgomery said it takes around nine key issues remains the different job complexity and color strategy. minutes to set up a typical PSA label database standards used by both converting line. ‘With an automated set-up systems. PRESS AUTOMATION this takes just 45 seconds. If you’re saving Gallus has long been an advocate Process automation has greatly even eight minutes per job, on 12 jobs a of closer integration between press improved the productivity of narrow day that’s 1.5 hours across a shift. ‘ and MIS, and this was given a boost web presses. In offset machines we The driver is JDF/JMF connectivity. ‘The by partner company Heidelberg’s are now able to set dynamic water/ink MIS sends files to the digital converting acquisition of Cerm. At Labelexpo curves and recall them for repeat jobs. system with information on repeat length, Europe Gallus introduced Press Link, In flexography we have ability to control rewind shaft diameter and all other which connects a press directly to – through a closed loop system – not relevant data, and the die line could be the Cerm MIS. Currently this allows only registration, but also print pressure, sent straight to the laser. The planning metadata to be downloaded, such as as demonstrated on the Nuova Gidue system knows which machines are free job and file name and the number of ‘digital flexo’ press at Labelexpo. and fires the job to any available machine. labels to be produced. ‘But it is still At the same show die specialists Wink JMF automatically updates the MIS with only v1.0 and we are working on other and Kocher + Beck (in association accurate job costing and production parameters which can be transferred,’ with Nilpeter) launched systems to information, all in in real time.’ said CEO Klaus Bachstein automatically monitor die gap and Xeikon has already demonstrated

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Digital disconnect in consumer products WHAT THE 'DIGITALLY ENTITLED' CONSUMER MEANS FOR CPGS and their value chain stakeholders, explained by Bain & Company experts David Harding and Suzanne Tager

The digital shopping era has arrived, and opportunities DIGITAL SHOPPING IS COMING TO THE GROCERY AISLES for consumer products companies abound. With those Grocery is one of the last frontiers of digital retail, but evidence opportunities, however, come risks that threaten to render suggests that this will change. While online sales are a long-standing business models obsolete. relatively small percentage of all grocery sales in most markets This era is being shaped by a new class of consumers: the now, they have climbed to nearly 7 percent in some. Online digitally entitled. These consumers want the best products – behemoth Amazon.com has stated that it plans to expand its at the lowest prices – to be available around the clock. They grocery offering in the US, UK and Germany, and brick-and- want the option of home delivery, ideally with free shipping or mortar grocers everywhere are building digital capabilities. in-store pickup. They want immediate recourse if something The rapid growth of online apparel and accessories sales It’s 10 PM. goes wrong. And even if a company delivers all of that, they shows how quickly behaviors can change. It wasn’t long ago have no guarantee of loyalty, thanks to the unprecedented that brands in this space felt insulated from the impact of the amount of information consumers can access to get the best internet. After all, conventional wisdom tells us that consumers Do You Know Where Your Produce Is? possible deal. need to try on shoes and touch fabrics before buying. Enter The result: the consumer products’ profit pool may never more reliable search engines, better photography and video look the same. Globally, the approximately $1 trillion profit pool clips, helpful product reviews, broader ranges of sizes and has favored the top consumer products manufacturers – which colors and, in many cases, free shipping. have earned double-digit margins for the past decade – over Today, the online penetration of apparel and accessories the grocery retailers that eke out sub-five percent margins on sales is above overall retail averages. average. But the growth of online retail means new entrants, and invigorated competitors will change the size and dispersion OPPORTUNITIES FOR CPGs of the profit pool in ways we can only begin to understand. Digital creates three primary categories of opportunities for Need proof? A look at just one element of that profit pool consumer product goods (see Figure 1): – grocery retail – shows how dramatically even incremental • Brand engagement, creating awareness of products through changes in consumer behavior may affect profits. The way digital advertising, email, social media, mobile apps and it plays out in different markets will vary, of course, but the more economics point to a challenging environment for grocers that • Influence in-store experience, including digital displays and don’t take action. QR code scanning According to Bain & Company analysis, if online players • Digital point-of-sale gaining traction as retailers invest to cherry-pick just 10 percent of the volume in categories that are expand online offerings more inclined to move online – such as general merchandise and non-perishables – grocers that don’t respond stand to lose Boundaries are blurring, and opportunities are increasingly about 25 percent of pretax profit. That loss soars to more than at the intersections of these categories. PepsiCo’s Facebook 50 percent if full baskets shift. 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Anticipating the shift, some leading consumer products UPDATING THE PLAYBOOK Crystal clear printing and exceptional • Fully compliant with U.S. FDA for food-contact applications companies have started to erase the lines between digital As the battle for sales moves from aisles to screens, what it durability mean that QR and bar codes • Breathable, conformable and ﬂ exible and the rest of their business. The leaders are adapting their takes to win – and be profitable – is changing quickly. One of operating models as well as their playbooks to win in this new the most immediate issues that consumer products executives remain readable no matter what they’ve • Withstands exposure to steam, ice and extreme temperatures environment, updating familiar chapters with very different confront is how to update their playbooks (see Figure 2). tactics. If your company is still watching and waiting, the critical For example, consider how many years consumer products been through or where they end up. • Chemical, tear and scuff resistant step at the moment is to gauge what it will take to win with the companies have spent creating the perfect shelf set. In an digitally entitled consumer and put stakes in the ground. online format, however, time-honored in-store techniques for getting a shopper’s attention, including clusters of facings, end caps and weekly specials, don’t exist. While most consumer Find out more and request free samples; scan the QR code or visit Teslin.com/Labels. products companies are still discovering the formula for

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1 DIGITAL IMPACT • Online and mobile advertising E-coupons • Geo-targeted promotions ON CPGS • Personalized/hyper-targeted • Digital displays advertising • Self check-out • Digital content (games, recipes, • QR or bar code scanning contests, and so on) • Mobile apps used in store • Social media (recipes, digital grocery lists, store maps) Increasingly Evolving • Smart carts digital brand in-store engagement experiences

Digital impact on CPGs

Virtual stores & Click-and-collect, Transaction-enabled marketing drive-thrus Growth of digital point of purchase

• Online third-party retailers (traditional and pure play) • Direct-to-consumer digital stores

creating a perfect screen, the leaders are a recognition that digital requires new decision? experimenting with search optimization, forms of collaboration across brands, • How do we encourage zero-based rich media content to bring their brands categories and geographies. budgeting, so that there is not a bias to life and exclusive online products that toward the old way of doing business? cannot be compared across retailers or LEADERSHIP TEAMS MUST • What can we learn from digital across channels. ASK THEMSELVES SOME KEY shoppers, and how do we feed that Finding the right operating model for a QUESTIONS: insight back to brand and sales digitally advanced organization is one of • What is our digital vision and are teams? the biggest challenges. Some companies we making deliberate choices to • Will we need different types of talent have embedded digital experts in each accomplish our goals? and skills going forward to achieve our brand or sales team while others have • How do our brands translate into brand goals? created digital centers of excellence to online offerings? What stays the same, • Where can we find funds to invest in serve acrossL&L_Yearbook2014_half_102213.pdf the firm. Overall, there is 1 10/22/13what changes 8:21 andAM who makes this new capabilities and innovations?

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THREE DIGITAL ACTION POINTS FOR 2 FROM TRADITIONAL PLAYBOOKS TO DIGITAL PLAYBOOKS CPGS AND THEIR SUPPLIERS • Set a baseline. This includes taking From traditional playbooks...... to (evolving) digital playbooks stock of the organization’s current ...to digital marketing that engages digital efforts, as well as looking From classical marketing tools... consumers in new, holistic forums externally to understand the urgency for a particular category and market From the perfect shelf...... to the perfect screen • Set a strategy. Take some reasonable risks, encouraging a ‘test and learn’ ...to placing strategic bets on the future of From winning with strategic customers... culture of experimentation winning retail models • Remove complexity, inventory and cost ...to unknown sources of data, and new to make change easier and help fuel From proven analytic tools... large-scale data sets investments in new capabilities From economies of scale in packaging ...to the flexible supply chain and proliferation CONCLUSION and supply chain... of pack sizes Managing disruptive change is never From established job positions, with ...to the need for new, digital expertise easy. It requires abandoning old patterns known talent requirements... and agile, flexible talent and establishing new ones in the face of uncertainty, and often, doubt. But for companies that have been through Today warehouse clubs have a market disruptions before, the high price nearly 10 percent share in the US and of falling behind looms large. competitors that invested enough ABOUT THE AUTHORS Just look at how quickly the warehouse in capabilities have captured huge David Harding is a partner in club channel changed the game. gains. The food company is now fully the Boston office and founding These stores offer a limited assortment participating, but only after several years member of Bain’s Consumer of brands, heavily skewed toward of playing catch-up. Products practice. Suzanne large-pack sizes. When the format first Farsighted executives still have time Tager is senior director of Bain’s emerged in the US, consumers were to lay the foundations for success in a Americas Consumer Products and interested, but executives at a leading digital world. As the profit pool churns, Retail practices and is based in food company spurned unfavorable however, the opportunities to proactively New York. Leigha Salvo, a Bain economics. They decided not to invest delight the digitally entitled consumer consultant based in New York, deeply in the new requirements of the and build platforms for competitive also contributed to this report. channel, believing volume would never advantage may dwindle. Is your beThelamco-2013-LandL-HalfPage:Layout significant. company 1 11/12/12 ready to 6:39make aPM move Page now? 1

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Attendees at Labelexpo Europe 2013 couldn’t have failed to footprint because of the weight and volume savings achieved in miss the volume of companies talking up flexible package transport of flexible packaged products compared with rigid. printing to the label industry. From material and pressroom ‘In a recessionary climate savings are vital, and brand owners consumable suppliers to machinery manufacturers, a healthy want to maintain margin in the face of increased competition. percentage of the record exhibitor list for the show had at least Lowering the cost base of their packaging becomes important, one product to hook them into the growing market for package particularly if this can be combined with a modern image. printing. ‘A good example of this is dishwasher tablets, which have Neil Coley, strategic accounts manager at UK-based flexible switched form rigid cardboard packaging to flexible resealable packaging specialist Discovery Flexibles, notes that material pouches, which look great, give the supermarket more shelf specification is one of the most important technical challenges space and appeal to the consumer because of the perceived facing label printers looking to make the move into flexible positive impact on packaging waste.’ packaging. Hardcastle says the range of closure options available to Decorating is one thing, but manufacturing and converting is flexible packaging are also a driver, such as resealable pouches another. Can the required print quality be achieved? Yes. Can and those with spouts, since they satisfy consumer demand for a press handle the different substrate type? In most cases the convenience. answer is yes. The move by multiple products into flexibles is helping to Coley says, ‘Can label printers specify the right structure and further adoption, and draw attention to non-rigid primary substance for that job? That is trickier, as in my experience packaging. Cheese, baby food, beverages, stir-in cooking only around 30 percent of orders specify the structure. In many sauces are just some of the product categories shifting, even cases, the converter is expected to be able to supply the right wall paint and vehicle motor oil. solution for the job. PCI Films Consulting has published reports predicting that the ‘Specification of the substrate is very important in biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film market in Western flexible packaging, but less so in the label market, so the Europe is expected to return to growth after several years of understanding might not be at the right level.’ negligible increases, and that biaxially-oriented film production Coley’s colleague Paul Hardcastle, sales manager at capacity and product development is being led by Asian firms. Discovery Flexibles, says flexibles are gaining traction in the In North America specifically, PCI Films predicts that the US packaging market, primarily due to weight, cost, transport and stand-up pouch market will grow at a rate of around seven storage savings, as well as the improved shelf appearance they percent each year to 2018, with beverages and pet food the offer due to the ability to decorate the whole package and a largest end-use categories for stand-up pouches in the US. perceived improvement in image reproduction when comparing Freedonia Group has said that demand for specialty films a paper wet glue label to flexible packaging. in the US is forecast to advance 5.2 percent per year to 2017, Howard Woolley, managing director of Tyler Packaging, driven by the increasing need for high-performance plastic films concurs. ‘One of the factors driving the growth in flexibles is that offer barrier properties, mechanical strength and chemical cost savings, particularly when flexible is compared with rigid resistance in packaging applications. packaging. Users of flexible can claim an improved carbon

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MICHIGAN-BASED label converter the family implemented a succession plan created by the current US White House participates on cross-collaborative where she and her husband, Tom Barrett, Administration. The AMP was formed in US government committee to would further develop and manage her 2011 to bring industry, academia and advance US manufacturing in father-in-law’s business. government together for the nation to emerging technologies The small converter has operated in implement initiatives that would enable the its current region for fifty years. Its core US to gain a leadership role in important HeiGHT oF peRFoRmAnCe – even on business has been automotive, direct emerging technologies, and benefit from THe moST CRiTiCAl SUBSTRATeS. Writes Danielle Jerschefske: Christie labeling for parts on a vehicle, and related improved global competitiveness and Wong is the CEO of MacArthur work due to location. For the past five new industry growth areas. It functions Corporation, a label manufacturer based years MacArthur has extended its reach as a working committee of the President’s 23 µm liner? We are here to solve your in Grand Blanc, Michigan. She earned into other manufacturing industries Council of Advisors on Science and problems. Bringing you successful solutions her bachelor’s of science degree at that also demand critical environment Technology (PCAST). for more than 40 years. Massachusetts Institute of Technology standards, unique materials, and have and her business master’s degree at harsher use needs. WHY IS THE AMP STEERING Northwestern University’s Kellogg School In September 2013, Wong was COMMITTEE IMPORTANT FOR of Management. Wong stepped into the appointed to the Advanced Manufacturing THE US ECONOMY? leadership role at MacArthur in 2012 when Partnership (AMP) Steering Committee 2.0 Christie Wong: AMP is focused on

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It and industrial equipment manufacturers and suppliers to all creates solid middle class jobs and supports service industry industry sectors, the advancement of this agenda will benefit growth. However, US manufacturing is declining as a share of label converters on both sides (input and output). If our inputs US GDP and employment. The US is losing its lead in innovation are more competitive and innovative then we have a strong and has even given up significant participation in some high value foundation for a competitive cost base globally. If our customer manufacturing sectors. US manufacturing must be revitalized. segments are competitive, they will grow and thereby increase the addressable market for our products. WHY IS IT BENEFICIAL FOR THE LABEL PRINTING AND FLEXIBLE CONVERTING INDUSTRIES TO HAVE DO YOU SEE THE US LABEL AND PACKAGING INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION ON THE AMP COMMITTEE? UNDER SERIOUS THREAT? The US printing and flexible converting industry is highly Global brands with a complex supply chain are very aware of dependent on US leadership in manufacturing. As a sector, we the need for sustainability of their supply chain. We are seeing at service all manufacturing industries. They are our customers and the higher levels – the CPO, chief purchasing officer – customers we see and feel their challenges that impact long-term sector beginning to take a more nuanced view of their supply chain sustainability. We also source from a range of manufacturing by reviewing more than low cost labor and lowest piece price. sectors (raw materials such as pulp/paper, film/resins, and They’re looking at total landed cost, innovative solutions, industrial equipment manufacturing), so we are well placed in supply chain risk, cost of quality, and need flexible and agile the middle of the value chain to have an important voice in this suppliers that can respond to shorter product lifecycles and dialogue. What impacts the future of our customers and suppliers rapidly changing consumer needs. The ability to address all significantly impacts our industry. We can bring a unique point of these needs could be the biggest differentiator in the long of view to the committee based not only on our specific industry run. Printing is also a very mature manufacturing sector and challenges, but also as a value chain participant in every this is an opportunity for a renaissance. With strong operations manufacturing sector. and openness for collaboration we can pivot some label and packaging companies into new innovative business areas. WHAT ARE THE DEFINITIVE GOALS FOR THIS COMMITTEE? HOW WILL THE ENABLING OF INNOVATION AND SECURING A TALENTED WORKFORCE DRIVE THE US TO BE MORE THE GOALS ARE MADE UP OF: COMPETITIVE IN THE COMPLEX GLOBAL ECONOMY? • Launching public-private initiatives to advance transformative There are important factors that businesses utilize to determine manufacturing technologies ‘where’ they operate such as energy cost, labor cost, access • Scaling best-in-class demand-driven workforce solutions to to a skilled workforce, access to innovation, and proximity to develop technical skills customers. If the US does not have innovation and a skilled and • Supporting implementation of the National Network for talented workforce – which are critical assets in the US – then the Manufacturing Innovation creation and manufacturing of new products and services will • Addressing unique barriers that inhibit young and small firms happen outside of the US. Intellectual Property (IP) and talent from scaling new technologies in the US and challenges to will continue to re-distribute to the regions that possess these rapidly deploying new technologies and processes across the fundamental assets. US supply chain • Driving excitement and engagement from the science and WILL THIS COMMITTEE BE ENABLED TO CONTINUE ITS engineering community WORK ONCE THE PRESIDENT IS NO LONGER IN OFFICE? We serve at the discretion of the White House. Obviously, I More about AMP can be found at hope that the recognition of the importance of this issue to the http://www.manufacturing.gov/amp.html. long term US economy and our national security will continue regardless of who is leading the country. Growth and renewal TELL US MORE ABOUT THE NATIONAL NETWORK FOR of the manufacturing sector is an important topic for nearly all MANUFACTURING INNOVATION INSTITUTES states and regions regardless of political views. There is great The point of establishing this network is to more quickly visibility of the topic now and good early momentum. It would be commercialize promising new technologies in the United States. advantageous to continue that positive trajectory to regain US It will create the infrastructure that will bring universities, public manufacturing leadership. and private sector together to overcome ‘the valley of death’ in the innovation cycle, moving it collaboratively from lab to market. The WHAT DO YOU PERSONALLY WANT TO ACHIEVE BY NNMI considers technologies that have impact across sectors. PARTICIPATING ON THIS COMMITTEE? The first institute called the National Additive Manufacturing I see this as an opportunity to give back to our industry and to Innovation Institute NAMII) was launched in Youngstown, small and mid-sized manufacturers more generally. I believe Ohio and is focused on 3D printing. NAMII is a focal point and that this country’s success in manufacturing will have a dramatic provide infrastructure for collaboration between the community, impact on jobs and the economy over the long term and I’m universities, training schools, industry and government. They happy to have a chance to work on that topic. Relative to the are not only developing and advancing additive manufacturing continued growth and success of MacArthur Corporation, technology but developing skilled workers and understanding participating will hopefully provide an early insight on emerging how the upfront design process can change to harness the power technologies that US leaders in industry, government and of this technology. NAMII is just the starting point. There will be academia consider important for our future stability and more innovation institutes established in the near future. Topics prosperity. We can also learn from other industries and countries being reviewed include many exciting technologies including about their best practices to drive manufacturing innovation for lightweight materials, digital manufacturing and flexible electronics sustained growth.

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The time is right for the products we for each. This digital profile, aka Active SMART PRODUCTS use daily to be more connected to us. Digital Identity (ADI) or Web Object, Currently there’s estimated to be 10 The price point for a smart phone is is associated with a specific tangible billion ‘connected’ products or devices now within reach for many more users physical thing, each unique item with a in the global marketplace. The results and access to mobile hotspots along designated global URL. from New York-based intelligence firm with 3G and 4G coverage is becoming Think of the profile as a digital reflection ABI Research 2013 Internet of Everything ubiquitous. Mobile phone usage is of the product. It’s the product – whether data states that by 2020 over 30 billion constant, so is social media. motorcycle, television, Sriracha sauce, devices will be wirelessly connected. Still, while we have access to the world dishwasher, Old Spice stick or luxury The powerful Evrythng software engine at our fingertips, the everyday products bag – represented on the Web. The URL provides a scalable infrastructure for we use in our lives remain inanimate. of the object’s ADI can be encrypted physical objects to contain computational They’re not interactive or engaging. in a physical tag to uniquely identify and information storage capacity. Every This will evolve with the help of new objects. Once you give the physical product profile is designed around wave systems like Evrythng, an online object a unique digital identity via a tag open communication lines similar platform that makes the concept of the on the label or packaging, it can deliver to a webpage that stores all sorts of ‘Internet of Things’ real. Evrythng is a personalized content and services information, all searchable by Google – UK-based software provider that brings to each individual consumer using think of a social network profile page that all kinds of products – hot sauce or liquor their smartphone in combination with represents a human being applied to a bottles, a camera, watch or bicycle – to the object’s smart software profile in unique product. Evrythng links people life by creating a unique digital profile the cloud. This opens up interactive and products like never before. opportunities to infinity and beyond.

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THE REAL VIRTUAL WORLD for Christmas, or offer different content IMPLICATIONS FOR CONVERTERS RELATIONSHIP based on gender, age group, geographic For brands to roll out such projects at Says Andy Hobsbawm, founder and location, social influence and past potentially massive volumes, they will chief marketing officer at Evrythng, ‘The interaction history. need access to high-speed variable data digital identity of your products is crucial This connectivity allows brands to enjoy digital printing. Packaging and label to the success of your brand. With our riding the coat tails of mobile and social converters will need to have an interface software, brands can turn their products, technology. Using digital identities for between the codes from the Evrythng their physical assets, into connected their products turns them, in effect, into system and their own print production information services for the consumer. controllable media and allows brands ERP/MIS systems. It’s a chance to create owned digital to evaluate what’s trending in certain As consumer habits evolve to adopt media that delivers insight and value to markets and to understand what’s more intelligent ways of digitally the business.’ preferred and working and optimize interacting with physical things, Evrythng Each product profile is designed accordingly. delivers the chance for a makeover in the to be accessed via APIs (Application Hobsbawm passionately says, ‘Now brand-consumer relationship. As more Programming Interfaces) – which is how we’re able to learn from the tremendous purchasing decisions are made online, software programs communicate – and amounts of data generated by these the physical relationship between a to utilize object data, while being linkable product interactions. By understanding product and the user commences at the to other digital resources. Evrythng’s what happened, we can digitally enrich point of delivery – in store, at their home platform and applications work on top of the relationship between people and their or in the office. open and simple Web standards such as physical things.’ How will brand packaging promote JSON and HTTP. In this way, an Evrythng consumer interaction from point of enabled bottle of shampoo can speak DIAGEO SUCCESS delivery to the end of a product’s RSS to a newsfeed and post tweets. Last year was the first year of Evrythng life cycle? How can environmental Each digital product profile is like a mini trading. While the company worked with expectations and brand equity be database associated with that individual brands in many markets, the international communicated and managed more physical thing. It provides a stream of premium liquor powerhouse Diageo has effectively in this future world of talking analytics about how the product is used. a great implementation story to tell. objects? 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This triggered a mobile resource about where their products are, web page where they could make a who their customers are and what they personalized film tribute telling their dad are doing with those products, which how awesome he is. gets richer and more valuable over time.’ When they gave the bottle to their dad on Father’s Day, the film was digitally WHAT WOULD YOUR PRODUCT’S attached – turning the whisky bottle PROFILE DO? into a one-of-a-kind gift with unique Evrythng has a powerful engine in personalized content. 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China label market still growing rapidly

Labels & Labeling China editor KEVIN LIU examines an economy in transition

China’s label printing industry remains in confidence after the committee. According to Mr Fu Qiang, an expert market leader successful events both in the country and at Labelexpo Europe in the PEIAC label association, in-mold labels in China are mainly 2013. In recent years, the rest of the world has had doubts about applied in industries such as lubrication and oil, cosmetics, daily the long-term development of the Chinese economy, particularly chemicals, pharmaceuticals and food. In-mold labels account after the transition of central government and the launch of so for sixty percent of the domestic container decoration used for many opening policies and economic reform policies. lubrication and oil products. Daily and household chemicals Yet development continues. China’s GDP in the first three account for 30 percent, pharma five percent and food four percent. quarters are evenly up to 7.7 percent, and continue to be viewed From a regional point of view, the distribution of in-mold labels in good favor. As to our label industry, there is no detailed growth is 20 percent in North China, 40 percent in East China and 40 data, but feedback from various associations and 2013 event percent in South China. participants reveals the label industry in China in 2013 appears to Mr Qiang also pointed out that there are 40-50 label be continuing its drive forward. manufacturers in China with in-mold label blowing machines, Labelexpo Asia 2013 marked the sixth event held in China. injection machines and the matching robots and molds. While Exhibitors have increased their space in comparison to previous there are more than 100 end users of in-mold labels in the years. The number of exhibitors now exceeds 250 with many domestic market, the total quantity remains small, making up for companies participating for the first time. And likewise, at the only 0.5 percent of the country’s total label consumption. The South China Label show in December 2012, the quantity of visitors market segment is developing very fast and the potential is huge. increased 26.8 percent from the first edition, which all reflect the We certainly have to refer to the Electronic Monitoring Code enthusiasm within the Chinese label printing industry. coming into effect in China earlier this year, which is especially The largest markets for self-adhesive labels in China are food, important for label converters and packaging firms. In 2012 the chemicals/industrial, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals – but China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) issued legislation several new potential markets also have gained moment and requiring drug manufacturers to improve the oversight of essential attention over this last year. drugs by assigning each medicine package a unique code. In this First, wine labels. Data published by the Chinese Wine Industry way supply chain stakeholders can monitor the entire process Association says there are already more than 600 wine makers of a drug’s manufacture, transportation, storage and sale. The in China. The yield of wine in 2012 was up to 1.3816 million liters, government is planning to expand this application into the food growing by 16.9 percent year on year; and the consumption of industry. This will establish the tracking system to improve food wine increased to 2.2 billion bottles, growing by 37.5 percent year safety, particularly in infant formula milk powder, primary milk, on year. China has become one of the top five wine consumption meat, vegetables, wine and liquor. countries in the world. Intermittent (semi-rotary) letterpress and satellite-type full rotary In the Wine Label Forum held by Printing and Printing Equipment letterpress still occupy the primary position of new installations Industries Association of China (PEIAC) in June, Tan JunQiao, in China. For flexo printing, the Chinese market still relies on president of the PEIAC label association division, explained that international manufacturers for supply. It is worth noting that the the predominant material used for wine labels in China is wet glue, new installations of flexo printing machinery have mainly been in at 98 percent market share. Along with the quality improvement of the east, north and southwest of the country. homemade wine, several large brands in China, such as Changyu, Raw material suppliers can be seen investing in ‘Middle the Great Wall and more, have adopted self-adhesive labels for China’ and north China. Avery Dennison established distribution many of their key and growing wine brands. centers in Wuhan (July) and Shenyang (October). The domestic The second advancement in China’s label market can be found manufacturers, such as Zhongshan Kinglabel, Zhongshan Fuzhou with in-mold labels (IML). During China Print held in May 2013, Adhesive and Shanghai Jinda are also arranging their layout in the PEAIC initiated to organize the in-mold label professional these areas.

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FDI in India INDIA has spent a long time waiting for Foreign Direct Investment to bring the major global retailers into the country. L&L’s India editor Aakriti Agarwal sought the perspective of local converters and suppliers

HOW DO YOU SEE THE GROWTH OF THE INDIAN LABEL players. However, managing Indian staff and meeting Indian INDUSTRY IN WAKE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF FDI? end customer’s expectations may be a bigger task to handle. Alan Barretto, managing director (AB), Nilpeter India: The HS: It is an unfortunate menace that we face yet those who Indian label industry has been waiting with bated breath for see future in this market will find a way to face the situation in this to happen. As per the world statistics, big retail drives whatever best way they can. We really need to address this label consumption especially with the introduction of private problem at the grass root level. labels. We expect the industry to grow manifold and are looking RB: Corruption is a global phenomenon. The other word for it forward to it. is lobbying and I think in India as well, lobbying will get institu- Ajay Mehta, director (AM), SMI: The announcement of tionalized and over the table in the very near term. FDI will add an additional impetus to the growth of the labels industry in India. FDI invariably will take packaging to another IS THE COUNTRY READY IN TERMS OF INFRASTRUCTURE level altogether with focus to make more effective and attractive AND SUPPLY CHAIN? packaging. The label Industry will benefit greatly with this AB: There is still a lot of work pending in the transportation development and we are expecting the growth to be close to network, especially road and railways, that the government double than what we have been experiencing in the past. needs to focus on. The government’s insistence on a Rs Anuj Bhargava, CEO (ABh), Kumar Labels: Packaging 50 million investment in back-end infrastructure is going to would overall rise with FDI in multi-brand retail coming in and be helpful in covering the other part of the supply chain like the markets would obviously change. However India is a very warehousing and logistics. different market and no rules of the west or even some of the AM: Infrastructure is something that we lack badly. Until now east apply here. the government was responsible for building infrastructure. Harveer Sahni (HS), Weldon Celloplast: The demand for Now with the BOT system (Build, Own and Transfer), we are packaged food and consumer products including garments able to add to the basic infrastructure at a faster pace. The and household needs will escalate with increased investments government has started working in the right direction but the in widespread organised retail. Nothing retails well without a task has been neglected for a long time and results will show label. Without label it would still be like a kilo of any grocery over a period of time only. from the local colony kirana shop. Demand for labels will grow. ABh: If Indian converters can run in India, so could foreign Ranesh Bajaj, director (RB), Creed Engineers: The current ones. growth of labels in India is at about 18 to 20 percent. FDI HS: This is evolution. It maybe the need of the hour for us to should bring in an additional thrust of 8 to 10 percent pushing grow infrastructure a little faster, but the local retailing groups Success and security the growth rate to about 25 to 28 percent range. However this are handling it and it will keep growing with demand. growth is likely to come only in 2015 as 2014 will see the FDI RB: Road transport and storage facilities exist to about 70 chains coming in and starting operations but actual deliveries percent of the required needs. Railways and water transport for the labelprinter may begin only in 2015.The political scenario in 2014 will also need to be strengthened and this will help a lot in driving down be a major decider in this growth. costs.

CORRUPTION AND RED-TAPISM IS ONE OF THE MAJOR WHAT LESSONS MUST WE LEARN FROM DEVELOPING ROAD BLOCKS IN OUR COUNTRY. HOW DO YOU FEEL ECONOMIES SUCH AS CHINA AT THIS JUNCTURE? INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES WILL COPE UP WITH IT? AB: The basic lesson is to focus. China has the ability to plan AB: This is one of the more frustrating and stressful parts of and focus on execution of these plans. India, with its anarchic running a business in India. International companies do have democracy, spends years vacillating in planning and then anti-corruption norms but still cannot manage without bending spends an even longer time in the execution. a little and hiding the fact. I do hope that big international ABh: India is very different than China. I highly recommend companies have the capacity and the will power to change foreign converter friends to read Rama Bijapurkar’s book, ‘We things by refusing to bend. are like that only’. AM: There is no disputing the fact that corruption and HS: The Chinese and Indian economies are a result of red-tapism have been the bane of growth for India. We different governance models. They really cannot be compared have grown as a country despite these hurdles and so as in a multi racial, multi cultural, multi party, diverse and will International companies. We already have so many tolerant democratic setup decisions as taken in China cannot international companies in India in different spheres and all come about. The only lesson we can take is that infrastructure have adapted to find the path to success. However, the fact development across the country will take the country forward. remains that corruption and red-tapism is blotch on our country RB: Invest in infrastructure at least a decade ahead of the and every Indian should strive to remove these. need. That is the only way to be globally competitive. ABh: Indian management can handle this for the foreign www.gallus-group.com A partner of Heidelberg WWW.LABELSANDLABELING.COM 26 | L&L YEARBOOK 2014

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Many marketing departments should consider using automated be input by a human, once entered the data can be created marketing solutions. While automated may make it sound as if automatically. This data can include workflow, marketing you are using computers to take over the marketing department calendars, budgeting, asset creating, and triggers for sales duties, there's no loss of control with automated marketing; in marketing campaigns or emails. fact companies will gain more control than before. When done correctly, automated marketing platforms should be an extra SALES OR SPAM? pair of hands for the marketing person or department. Marketing emails are often sent to spam folders. This is due to There are several different versions of software that will over-sending, repeated emails or material that is not relevant automate the repetitive portions of marketing, with many to customers. Potential customers can become non-interested functions available. The sales effectiveness of a marketing parties very quickly if they find too many emails from any department can be increased through the chosen functions. business in their inbox. To avoid this, create several different High-powered software can help with everything from lead types of messages based on customer activity. Do not allow the generation to lead qualification. Most of the programs are emails to go out more than once per week and let customers offered from Internet based applications, though standalone choose their email preferences. Remember that having emails software does exist. These locally installed programs will need marked as spam too often can result in fines or even your an experienced manager to keep the application running website being blacklisted from your webhost or internet service smoothly. Internet based programs are either designed to be provider. run without an experienced user, or are typically offered with a customer service and tech package. CAN I AFFORD IT? For some small label businesses the price of automated INTELLIGENCE marketing can be prohibitive. Certain software can run over A number of automated programs have a tracking function $1,000 per month. Companies with a high profit may not have incorporated. These tracking functions are embedded into a problem, as automated marketing can help generate more social media campaigns, web pages and marketing emails leads. There are many different solutions and some can fall to reveal the behavior of recipients or interested users by into a budget range as low as $400 per month. If there are recording email – whether opened or following embedded links, enough potential leads, the cost is worth investing in automated social media link monitoring and pages viewed. This activity marketing. allows the marketer to determine which products or services are more appealing to the majority of their target audience.

AUTOMATION OF MARKETING The heart and soul of automated marketing is when the ABOUT THE AUTHOR program helps move leads through the marketing funnel. At the top of the funnel are the interested browsers. Through emails, Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Foley and his team then follow up call reminders (to the marketing department), the help label printers and other manufacturers get on software helps those browsing parties become sales leads at a strong path to marketing success. Their approach the bottom of the funnel. includes software solutions, consulting, website development, marketing audits and strategic marketing WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT plans. More sophisticated programs help manage the workflow in a marketing department. While the initial information needs to

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If consolidation M&A is transforming mergers, acquisitions, divestitures these niche players want to survive the competitive landscape of the label SOLID 4.25" OR 8.5" PRINT HEADS and recapitalizations have materially and thrive, they will need to develop a industry: transformed the competitive landscape mergers and acquisitions strategy and • Suitable for multiple lanes of small or large barcodes, numbering or graphics - for label converters. The need to start developing the ability to operate in • 2011: Multi-Color (USA) acquired York without “stitching”. accommodate the increased scope a more institutional environment like their Label Group for a price of $356 million • Large print area – Print heads can be combined for a total width up to 25" and scale required by customers has larger counterparts. in assumed debt, stock and cash for a generated a need for converters to fund The label segment continues to be turnover of $240 million, 12 plants and • Supports Data Matrix and HarvestMark capability. investments in technology and capacity, one of the most active components of 1,200 employees. in many cases requiring owners to packaging M&A. Blaige & Company • 2012: Fuji Seal (Japan) acquired HIGH QUALITY ‘double down’ or ‘bet the farm’ just to proprietary research indicates the Pago Holding AG for $124.3 million in • True Native 600 DPI quality. keep up, while larger, well-capitalized number of labels and specialty printing/ 2012 to increase its global presence competitors have access to record levels converting M&A transactions in 2013 to as a supplier of sleeves, labels and HIGH SPEED of institutional capital only available to be consistent with its 10 year average flexible packaging, as well as sleeve • 600X400 DPI at 250 feet per min. their select group. (41 transactions per year). Although the application and labelling technology. • 600X300 DPI at 333 feet per min. Blaige & Company recently completed forecast activity for label M&A is slightly • 2013: Constantia Flexibles Group a 12-year study of the consolidation below last year’s pace, there were (Austria), a leading flexible packaging SMALLER DOTS among the top 50 label converters. several noteworthy acquisitions in the group, announced the acquisition of The study shows that approximately year of 2013 that highlighted growing Spear Group, a leading manufacturer • Higher resolution – 2550 nozzels per print head! 52 percent of the top 50 US label trends in the segment. of labels globally. Spear has sales of • Adjustable drop sizes: 6, 7, 11 and 14 pl as well as oversized drop capability. converters have either been eliminated Global consolidators accounted for approximately $195 million with 650 or changed ownership (merged or sold) 44 percent of all labels deals in the first employees located at four facilities in SIMPLICITY since 2000. Among the top 50 label half of 2013. 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STRATEGIES FOR LABEL competitors is considered a value- to consistently probe and verify that CONVERTERS OF ALL SIZES TO enhancing activity. Showing evidence you are the top deal in the ‘system’ is CONSIDER INCLUDE: of a successful acquisition program will invaluable, and will result in a higher • ‘Institutionalization’, ‘professionalizing impress. transaction value. the organization,’ and the picking of • On the M&A side, securing • Businesses ‘For Sale by Owner’ ‘low-hanging fruit’ have been strategies professional representation and are perceived as less sophisticated historically reserved to professional preparing a credible business plan, a and less competitive, signaling financial and corporate buyers. polished management presentation ‘discount pricing’ to the most capable Understanding and adopting these and a virtual (online) data room are institutional market buyers. If a processes will give owners of small to expected. Despite having firsthand confidential memorandum and data midsized businesses an advantage, experience in selling businesses, room are not prepared in advance, not only when dealing with these private equity investors bring in many investors will jump to the next buyers, but also as they become specialists to handle the sale process deal in which the investment has been sophisticated buyers themselves. as it has been proven to be a key made to provide a methodical process • Meaningful, robust budgeting element to maximizing results in a with organized data. Sellers are in processes, management succession transaction, the absence of which can competition with many other potential in place, detailed competitive analysis, result in a 10-30 percent reduction of deals, so creating a quality work and profitability management to the sale price. product describing the uniqueness • While private equity investors, as of your business is imperative. Many Converters with access to private equity, a rule, avoid selling on a one-off private equity firms receive multiple public markets or corporate capital are basis, they go to great lengths to find deal books weekly. Those that are 3.4 times larger than counterparts one-on-one deals to purchase directly well prepared and tell a great story are 600 from an owner as600 they represent one perceived as attractive businesses and of the most, if not the most, profitable are put on the top of the pile. Others acquisition strategies. Fundraising never get reviewed at all. You may be 500 500 $505 pitch books prepared for potential fund told that the lack of a ‘book’ and data investors identify the ‘proprietary deal room are actually preferred, however $432 billion flow’ pipeline as a core value-creation this is very unlikely to be the case 400 400 strategy. Further, both private equity where a premium price will be offered. and strategic buyers keep multiple • Finally, it is important to involve a ‘irons in the fire’. They look at and professional adviser early as someone 300 300 266 visit dozens of companies yearly, and to share the ups and downs252 of the while they make offers on several, the business with.204 Together the business 200 average middle-market200 equity fund owners and the advisor can formulate 147 completes only one to three deals per an M&A142 strategy that will have very 113 year. Thus, a deal, its price, terms and valuable long-term benefits even if they 100 $147 90 100 other characteristics100 are compared79 to decide not to pursue a transaction in 56 51 the universe of opportunities available44 the end. The decisions will have been at a given moment and decisions made strategically for the business 0 are made to proceed0 as planned, and not as a reaction to short-term Limited access Greater access 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012F to Capital to Capital abort, or to proceed at a different influences. (typically discounted) price. Since the incorporate product-line pricing and landscape of opportunities is dynamic, These are just a few examples of how costing models are important. the position of a company on the to secure and maximize the value of a • Identifying complementary acquisition buyer’s priority scale also changes. label converting business. Owners spend targets and keeping in touch with Having professional representation a tremendous amount of time and energy on procuring raw materials, attending 12-year study of the consolidation among the top 50 label converters global trade shows to procure capital equipment, and cultivating customer 600 600 relationships. It is likely that most owners will need to re-evaluate their priorities 500 500 if they desire to make it all worth it at $505 the end of the day. This applies to the $432 billion vast majority of label converters as they 400 400 fall into one of the three categories the market dictates. While leaders and followers whose destiny is largely 300 300 266 fixed, make up only 20-40 percent 252 of the universe, the ‘others’ have the 204 opportunity to learn and incorporate 200 200 the strategies being used by large 142 147 113 consolidators, allowing them, too, to 100 $147 90 become ‘leaders’. They have a choice to 100 100 79 56 44 51 seize the opportunity.

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THE CONVERTER PANEL SESSION DURING LABEL SUMMIT LATIN AMERICA FEATURED (SEATED FROM LEFT) JAIME YOSHIYAMA, KURESA; GUSTAVO ALTERMAN, ARTES GRÁFICAS RAAL; MILTON MELCHIORI, RR ETIQUETAS; AND FERNANDO GABEL, BAUMGARTEN Latin America demands attention

JAMES QUIRK analyzes the key converter acquisitions, supplier expansions and market challenges in Latin America over 2013

Latin America continues to be fertile hunting ground for competitive local label sector in the region: ten HP Indigo 6600 multinational converting groups looking to build regional presses were installed in the country before the first arrived in networks and for leading suppliers keen to tap in to growing neighboring Argentina, for example. local markets. Smaller markets such as Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia and – to The ambition of these groups is logical: create a portfolio of a lesser extent – Paraguay have all been the recent recipients of converters that can offer identical quality and service to the presses with advanced specifications from leading international same multinational brands throughout the region. The trend is a manufacturers, reflecting both local growth and a trend for result, too, of the emergence in Latin America of middle classes companies to be founded in less developed markets in order with rising disposable income – consumers who are more likely to export to neighboring countries. It’s a trend that is being to buy quality products from global brand owners like Unilever facilitated by free trade deals which are helping to increase and Procter & Gamble. business between Latin American countries, something that has This year, Multi-Color Corporation added Mexico-based Flexo not historically been a forte in the region. Print to a regional network that includes Collotype-branded But the two biggest success stories of the Latin American converters in Argentina and Chile – acquired in 2011 in a 70/30 label industry are currently Colombia and Peru. percent partnership with Chilean impresario Fernando Aravena. It is no coincidence that in May 2014 Tarsus will run Label Again MCC has chosen shrewdly: though the Flexo Print deal Summit Latin America in Medellin, Colombia. The move aims is a 100 percent takeover, the US group has done well to retain to take advantage of strong growth in the local label market, as the extensive experience of Fernando Aranguren as head of the well as in neighboring countries in the Andean region such as company, which will change its name to Multi-Color Corporation Peru. Colombia and Peru are the fastest-growing label markets (Mexico). in Latin America, with both countries seeing some of the highest MCC’s regional network is rivaled in breadth by Austrian GDP growth in the region in recent years. group CTI Invest’s portfolio of Viappiani-branded converters in Colombia has benefitted from increased political stability, Colombia, Brazil and – most recently, thanks to the acquisition rising internal consumption and a free trade deal with the of Adhepel – Argentina. A network to match both these is United States coming into force last year. The country’s main shortly to be established by another company; L&L will break port of Cartagena is just three hours from Miami. Foreign direct the news first. investment in Colombia has risen almost tenfold since 2003; the Indeed, the potential of the region’s markets is enormous. economy is growing at around six percent a year and is closing Brazil and Mexico can count on large middle classes among in on Argentina as South America’s second largest. their respective populations of 200 million and 112 million. Material supplier Arclad estimates the annual Colombian Despite a period of reduced growth, Argentina remains a label market consumption to be around 90 million sqm a year strong market for consumer goods companies. Chile’s highly and with a population of approximately 47 million, that puts the developed export market has created possibly the most country’s annual per capita label consumption at 1.91 sqm, a

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percent growth forecast the company expects globally. Scarborough said the company has also seen low double digit sales growth in the Andean region in the first quarter of 2013, compared to the same period last year. According to Don Nolan, global president of Avery Dennison’s materials division, the company is growing faster in Latin America than in other emerging markets, and has invested some 50 million dollars in local infrastructure in the past 15 years. Capacity at the manufacturing facility in Vinhedo, Brazil, was increased last year, while a distribution center was also opened in Recife, in the north of the country. Scarborough, Nolan and Ronaldo Mello, Avery Dennison’s FERNANDO ARANGUREN, PRESIDENT OF FLEXO vice president for South America, identified Peru and Colombia PRINT, CONTINUES TO LEAD THE COMPANY AFTER ITS ACQUISITION BY MCC AND RENAMING TO MULTI-COLOR as the two fastest-growing markets in the region. They also CORPORATION (MEXICO) enthused about the more mature markets of Chile – whose highly developed export market is dominated by self-adhesive figure not far from the region’s more developed markets. – and Brazil, where they see great potential in the beverage The label market in Peru has also been growing rapidly. sector as brands move from wet-glue to self-adhesive. In Lima-based Kuresa, the country already boasts one of Positive sentiments about the region were echoed by the leading label converters in the region. But top quality suppliers spoken to by L&L during Labelexpo Europe. Latin machinery has also been arriving at other companies – Grupo American label and packaging converters unquestionably made Fibrafil is a recent start-up that has invested in Gallus presses; their presence felt at the event. Visitors from Mexico, Brazil, Logotex is shortly to be the Andean region’s first recipient of a Argentina, Peru, Colombia et al appeared in droves, while a Nilpeter FB-3 press. number of machine purchases were made on the show floor. Peru is seeing increased investment from suppliers, too. Brazilian converter Baumgarten was announced as the Avery Dennison opened a slitting and distribution center in the first customer of Nilpeter’s new MO-5 offset press, and also country this year, keen to serve more closely the increasing ordered two Gallus ECS presses during the show. At the Cartes needs of its local customers. booth, two of the modular finishing machines on display were heading to customers in Argentina and El Salvador after the POSITIVE SUPPLIERS event. By lunchtime on day three, HP had received five orders Avery Dennison forecasted ‘low double digit’ sales growth for from Latin American converters for new 20000 and 30000 the company in Latin America this year, according to president packaging presses, while also selling ten digital label presses to and CEO Dean Scarborough – significantly higher than the 2-4 companies in the region.

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‘There has been a continued increase in the strength of Latin American presence at Labelexpo Europe,’ said Nilpeter’s global sales director, Jesper Jørgensen. ‘It has become an increasingly dominating market segment – one that is now on a par with the US in terms of the number and quality of machines being installed.’ Cristian Gentile, a technician for Cartes based in Brazil, who supports the Italian company’s local agents in the region, said that the high numbers of digital press sales in Latin America PICTURED WITH THE NEW M0-5 OFFSET PRESS UNIT AT LABELEXPO EUROPE 2013 have resulted in increasing interest in JESPER JORGENSEN AND LARS ERIKSEN OF NILPETER; AND FERNANDO GABEL, the company’s finishing systems. Cartes RONALDO BAUMGARTEN AND RONALDO BAUMGARTEN JR OF BAUMGARTEN has sold a number of laser die-cutting machines, for example, into markets demand for the latest technology has become very strong in the last two or three such as Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile years,’ he revealed. ‘There is no comparison from what we sold five years ago, in and Venezuela in the last two years. terms of specifications of the systems, to what we are selling now. This year and last John Cavey, Latin America sales year have seen record sales for Rotoflex in the region.’ manager for Mark Andy, reported that last year Venezuela was a particularly CONVERTER CHALLENGES strong market, while in Argentina – Speaking at Label Summit Latin America in Brazil, both Baumgarten’s Fernando thanks to a government initiative which Gabel (Brazil) and Kuresa’s Jaime Yoshiyama (Peru) cited the training and education means banks have to lend to small of workforces as a key challenge, with both companies preferring to rely on in-house businesses at low interest rates – sales training schemes. Milton Melchiori of RR Etiquetas urged converters to rally against the jumped in 2013. ‘commoditization’ of pressure sensitive labels, emphasizing the company’s quest to Francisco Soto, Latin American differentiate its products to survive in the face of increasing competition in the market. sales manager for Rotoflex, believes Gustavo Alterman of Raal spoke of how Argentina’s high rate of inflation – above 25 that the region has turned a corner in percent, according to some estimates – is making the local industry less competitive recent years with regards to the quality when it comes to exporting labels. Import restrictions, meanwhile, mean that companies of machines being purchased. ‘The can only bring in to the country the same volume of goods as they export.

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Global market review and outlook GLOBAL consultancy Alexander Watson Associates (AWA) looks at trends marking the close of 2013 and what will be the growth drivers in 2014

As industry emerges out of the recession and experiences will continue to grow faster than the overall market – although material price inflation, the financial viability of both suppliers not at the dynamic rates experienced a few years ago. Their and converters has become a key question. Despite the shelf stand-out, particularly on beverages, which represent challenges, opportunities and scope for innovation continue the largest of the end-use market for labels across the region, to drive the market. Forward and backward integration, coupled with their tamper-evident properties and ability substitution by other decorating technologies, economic to act as a barrier to any container damage or breakages, recovery, management of waste, and new materials are just a are driving their popularity with both brand owners and few issues that are challenging the industry. consumers. Sleeves also offer head-to-toe decoration of complex container geometries. Sleeving, by its very nature, is PRESSURE-SENSITIVE primarily a film-based technology, unlike pressure-sensitive and Pressure-sensitive technology can deliver high levels of glue-applied, which offer both film and paper labels. sophistication in terms of label shape, multi-process imaging, and accurate, speedy automatic dispensing – particularly IN-MOLD LABELS: A GROWTH TECHNOLOGY for premium prime labeling applications. ‘Shelf stand-out’ In-mold labels are the ‘new kid on the block’. The complex is becoming ever more important for retail sales of branded manufacturing method, where the container is made and labeled products, to attract the discerning consumer. Pressure-sensitive at the same time, involves high-speed injection or blow-molding is also the preferred technology for variable information print using robotics and expensive molds. IML is, however, suited labels – for example, track-and-trace/barcoding, and in-store to high-volume container decoration, and particularly the priceweight applications, using thermal or uncoated paper thin-walled margarine/yogurt containers that are popular today stocks. There is room for growth (particularly in high-value, with brand owners since they represent reduced weight and, of specialist areas like security and durables labeling), although course, reduced costs. However, there are a limited number of the ‘new’ technologies – sleeving and in-mold – are forecast to experienced printers working on in-mold labels. grow faster in the medium term. MACRO TRENDS GLUE-APPLIED LABELS: THE INDUSTRY’S WORKHORSE Some new macro trends are emerging in the label market. Glue-applied labels are in the lead in Europe and South Hotmelt glue-applied wrap-around labels and heat shrink America. These labels do not have the complex pressroom sleeves are significantly challenging the main labeling requirements of pressure-sensitive technology, are ideally technologies. Wrap-around labels are making strong inroads suited to long print runs, and may be printed sheet-fed or into a broader beverage sector than just bottled waters, taking roll-fed on normal commercial presses. They therefore in fruit juices and functional drinks, and also growing in the represent an opportunity for commercial printers who, today, main food labeling market. In the US, pressure-sensitive labels are suffering from the detrimental effects of the growing online are facing the current return from film-based labels on premium market and the reduced requirement for printed materials. It beers to paper-based labels, and even back to glue-applied is a fact that the packaging print market is the only market for labels to save costs. Even label print technologies are showing printed goods today, which, globally, is growing. Automatic a shift in the direction of the maturing digital print technologies, label application on the robust installed base of glue-applied which are gaining market share – particularly for multi-version labeling lines is fast, although the initial set-up can be costly. labels printed on a generic template, for application to a standardized container. This is especially visible in the health SLEEVES – SHRINK AND STRETCH and beauty care market. The shrink, stretch and RFS (reel-fed shrink)/ROSO sleeve

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COST ISSUES matrix waste. Europe is in the lead, but the rest of the world will High raw material costs are at the forefront of the agenda of certainly follow. both end-user packaging buyers and their label converter suppliers. Rising oil and petrochemical prices, as well as prices ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES of film materials, resins, inks, adhesives, and even paper and There are other concerns for the label industry –Global particularly the wood pulp are creating a difficult route to profitable business for rise of flexible packaging and pouches, which do not require an all concerned in the label industry value chain. additional label at all. But there areAfrica also a& numberMiddle East of high-value opportunity areas such as ‘intelligent’ packaging, using RFID THE ENVIRONMENT or featuring time/temperature or sell-by Southdate indicators, America as well Environmental concerns are today playing an increasingly as an ever-increasing need for anti-counterfeiting, track-and- important role in that value chain, as brand owners publish trace, and tamper-evident features. The food,Asia beverage, Pacific and corporate mission statements on carbon footprint and waste pharmaceutical markets are key targets. Such security options management. There are initiatives dedicated to helping are ideally located on labels, in whicheverNorth way America they are printed converters and suppliers find cost-effective ways to reduce and applied. their environmental footprint, as well as in the direction of waste Europe collection, particularly for pressure sensitive release liner and World market shares by labeling technology in 20120 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 % Growth 2012/2011 Global & Regional Label Market Growth Rates, 2012 IN-MOLD OTHER 5%

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• EnvironmentalG solutions demanded, recycling issues LU A E A SI PPLIED A PACIFIC INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS • Packaging industry is very vibrant and active developments, technical advances, and innovative uses. • Opportunities in environmental solutions The growth of linerless technologies calls for a dedicated • Entering new geographical markets like Asia, Russia and event, and AWA will offers that with the AWA Linerless Seminar South America 2014 on March 19. Market Intelligence, hot industry issues, • New companies are being started in niche markets trends and developments and environmental factors will be • Flexible packaging and direct printing eliminate the need on the agenda. The following day the AWA Global Release for a separate label. Seen in beverages and food – strong Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition will also be hosted in application segments for pressure-sensitive labels. Amsterdam. This two-day conference is the only conference dedicated to release liners. The event will build upon the FUTURE EVENTS success of previous years and will pull together experts in AWA will host a new workshop in 2014 dedicated to medical their respective disciplines and address the key issues and adhesives. Adhesive Selection for Medical Devices will be opportunities for the release liner industry across the value held in Garden Grove, California, on February 13, 2014. The chain. conference is held jointly by Chemsultants International and The AWA International Sleeve Label Conference & Exhibition AWA Conferences & Events. 2014 features an afternoon dedicated to sustainability with Taking place on March 19 in Amsterdam the AWA Silicone presentations by end-users such as Campbell Soup Company Technical Seminar 2014 is focused entirely on silicone and PepsiCo. For a hands-on approach, delegates can enjoy a technology offering key insights, issues, market drivers, Facility Tour at Verst Group Logistics.

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GEW leads the charge for energy efficiency with new RHINO UV power supply

UV curing equipment is a significant overhead for the label because of the shorter period needed for the investment cost to printer and can account for up to 80 percent of a company’s pay for itself. electricity bill. With energy prices around the world rising in A secondary effect of growing demand for energy has been response to increasing demand, ‘low energy’ UV systems that an increased load on electricity grids, which in parts of the require less power to perform their intended function have world has reduced their capacity to consistently deliver high become a must-have on any new printing press. Buyers now quality power. The consequence of this is mains supplies have two types of UV technology to choose from, LEDs and becoming less stable and suffering from interruptions, dips, conventional arc lamps, which in low-energy format deliver spikes and missing phases which can cause disruption and comparable efficiency to LEDs without requiring a change in damage to electronic equipment. ink formulation. As well as being compatible with printers’ tried In recognition of these trends GEW has developed RHINO, an and tested ink sets, low-energy arc lamp systems are attractive all-new electronic power supply unit for future-proof operation

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of its E2C arc lamp and LED ranges of energy efficient UV on the output, excessive or insufficient voltages, spikes, systems. GEW pledges that users of its RHINO power modules dips, interruptions and missing phases on the mains will now will be safeguarded against both ill effects of rising energy simply result in RHINO shutting down in a safe mode without demand, as the company’s managing director Malcolm Rae damage to the electronics, enabling it to be restarted and explains: ‘The RHINO power module is 10 percent more returned to normal operation immediately.’ The power supply efficient than the existing e-Brick unit, but cost savings for the is also immune to the effects of heat, humidity and airborne customer do not stop there. RHINO has been very cleverly contamination. designed to apply its load to the mains supply intelligently and Reliability has been further increased with the addition minimize what the user is billed for.’ of a new control interface and software package featuring In numerous countries this does not necessarily equate to embedded service to proactively avoid unplanned maintenance the power that is actually consumed. ‘Unlike many industrial interruptions. The system monitors and records all operating power supplies on the market, GEW’s versions have always parameters while in use, and relays this information to GEW’s been genuine three-phase power supplies, so the load on service center via the internet. From here it is automatically each phase is always balanced regardless of the system analyzed by a dedicated computer server that compares the configuration or number of lamps in use. If the phases are not information from site with the parametric data recorded during in balance, the user is simply billed according to the phase with the system’s pre-dispatch test procedure. Any out-of-tolerance the highest current draw and they consequently pay for more values are automatically identified and the customer is informed energy than they have used.’ of what maintenance procedures or replacement parts are GEW has taken this even further by adding active harmonic required to keep the system working as expected. filtration and power factor correction to theRHINO , which Instant help with performing routine maintenance tasks is ensure the module’s current and voltage demand waveforms easily accessed on the system’s new touch screen controller, are always in phase with the waveforms on the mains with step-by-step instructions available in all major languages. supply. Reducing harmonics in operation solves problems of These are also supported by video demonstrations that give interference with other equipment and energy being wasted as the operator confidence to perform maintenance procedures heat in cabling and transformers. What this all means for the correctly without assistance. printer is an energy saving of around 12,700 euros per year, Confidence is certainly running high at GEW. ‘With the major based on a typical 8-color 16in press running two shifts per day steps forward in power supply and control technology that we in Europe. The environmental benefit of this is also profound, have brought to market, the latest generation of E2C-RHINO with CO2 emissions reduced by around 41 tonnes per year on UV systems give printers certainty of being able to fulfil their the same 16in press. customers’ requirements more consistently and cost-effectively The addition of RHINO to the E2C system undoubtedly makes than ever before,’ enthuses Malcolm Rae. ‘Accordingly, we it a very cost effective proposition for any label printer, although stand by the quality and reliability of our new products by according to GEW this wasn’t enough. As international sales offering a two-year warranty as standard on all RHINO-powered manager Marcus Greenbrook explains, ‘Production security systems. The customer also has the option to extend this is an issue close to the heart of every manufacturer, and we warranty to five years, thus eliminating unplanned maintenance have ensured that the new power supplies survive the test costs from a substantial portion of the system’s early life.’ of time – even if exposed to the most extreme of operating conditions. Irregular mains voltages are a known source of GEW (EC) Limited power supply related problems which RHINO’s military-grade Crompton Way, Crawley RH10 9QR electronic design withstands. Incidences of shorting to ground +44 (0)1737 824 500 [email protected]

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Nuova Gidue starts a new revolution in flexo THE COMPANY The Excellence concept installed on the new M5 and unlimited Nuova Gidue is an Italian manufacturer of printing and substrates press is based on a simple concept: never stop the converting machines for the label and packaging industry. With press running. All the print cylinders are prepared in the machine headquarters in Florence, the company has a worldwide sales during the production of the ‘old’ job without stopping the press; and service organization that numbers more than 18 service the printing cylinders are all changed ‘on the fly’ without operator centers deployed all over the world. intervention. The waste generated while changing eight cylinders Nuova Gidue has excelled in the global packaging industry is less than 10 meters and the time is less than one minute, thanks to exclusive technology developed over the years for without stopping the press. Set-up performance and waste are all reference markets, attention to customers’ needs during all comparable with traditional digital technologies. processing operations, and constant research and development The automatic exchange of printing cylinders (ExcelPrint) is for new and advanced technologies. integrated by the Digital Flexo HD-cameras which immediately recognize the new job and adjust pressure and register settings PRODUCTS AND INNOVATIONS: digitally without manual intervention of the operator. Federico d’Annunzio, president of Nuova Gidue, says: ‘Nuova In the die-cutting section, two die-cutting units are prepared Gidue’s revolutionary technologies have already changed our to die-cut the ‘old’ and ‘new’ job, simply switching from one industry in the past 14 years: the world-famous Flower flexo die-cutting unit to the other (ExcelDie). All die-cutting pressure, print unit, the Snowball stripping units with moving rewind pre-register and register operations are digitally performed by shaft, and the Digital Flexo technology for digitally automated the Nuova Gidue DigiGap technology which reads the thickness print pressure and register have already set new standards of of the substrate and adjusts the die-cutting without manual productivity and efficiency. We are proud to confirm that the new intervention from the operator. Excellence technology will change the perception and the use of the flexo process in the labels and packaging industry.’

COMBAT MX of self-adhesive labels and packaging. XPANND M7 The flexo printing machine for the Thanks to its full automation package The top quality press in the Nuova Gidue production of self-adhesive labels. and wide range of substrates and product range. All the printing and Thanks to its top printing and register applications, it is the perfect press for converting processes (offset, flexography, quality, it is the perfect press for packaging printers who need to produce digital, hot stamping, silkscreen) are companies that recently entered the label short or long runs, or for label printers available on a platform. Every process is industry. who produce labels, shrinkable sleeves interchangeable in minutes. and wrap-around. Fast set up times and COMBAT M1 reduced wastes make it a reliable and XPANND M9 The ultimate press for label converters. super-productive press. Multi-process press for carton print and New AccuDrive allows for 360 degree for production of self-adhesive labels; pre-register, automatic register for short MASTER M5 every process is easily interchangeable. set-up time and waste. The new ‘digital’ revolution, for unlimited Many different converting processes substrates in the label and packaging can be incorporated, such as offset, COMBAT M3 industry. ‘Digital’ micro-runs, long runs, flexography, gravure, hot stamping and A ‘full servo’ press for the production profit, quality, all in one press. silkscreen.

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50 years of innovation and counting at SPGPrints

2013 was a notable year for SPGPrints. It was exactly 50 years This flexible system can operate stand-alone or as part of a ago, at the 1963 ITMA in Hannover, that we introduced the first complete line with in-line (semi-rotary) converting. Printing widths ever rotary screen and rotary screen printing equipment. This ranging from 135 mm to 530 mm are possible. The versatile DSI caused something of a revolution, opening up a new world is ideal for labels used in many applications ranging from food of possibilities in terms of volumes, colors, quality and overall and personal care to beverages, wine and spirits, household design freedom for printers. goods, industrial – and automotive applications. In 1963 SPGPrints put in place the fundaments for the years Another advantage of choosing the DSI is that we produce to come. Since then we’ve continued to innovate, expand our and supply the inks. This gives you the guarantee of a perfect expertise and product portfolio to the point of a respected match, which leads to better quality results and eliminates any total solutions supplier for screen and digital printing. Our offer compatibility issues that could affect uptime and productivity. spans from rotary screen consumables and inks to digital and conventional printing. These products and solutions come DIRECT LASER ENGRAVING SOLUTIONS naturally with worldwide support and a professional application Our direct laser engraving (DLE) solutions are characterized service. by lower ink consumption, fastest setup times, less waste and an overall reduced cost of ownership. DLE is suitable for digital RELIABLE, HIGH-QUALITY LABEL PRINTING WITH THE DSI pre-press plates, sleeves, embossing, screens – and more – and For example, our DSI UV inkjet label printer combines excellent offers superior quality and consistency. Our DLE systems are quality with high reliability in short- and medium-run digital label ideal for use in dry offset, flexo, letterpress and rotary screen printing. printing facilities. It offers unparalleled performance through its unique digital Our most recent development is the variLEX hybrid direct laser printing platform, which accommodates up to 10 print stations. exposer for digital pre-press. The name refers to its versatility The DSI comes with four print heads as standard (CMYK), in product applications such as rotary screens, flexo and dry although up to an additional six can be added, like digital white offset plates. It is possible to use the variLEX for a wide range (for screen-look opacity), digital primer (so you can work with of product applications, at standard or high speed, and at virtually any type of substrate) and a significantly wider color different wavelengths; this means you can engrave black mask gamut through orange and violet spot colors. Intermediate UV (polymer) material as well as expose light-sensitive layers such LED pinning supports optimum text definition and greater color as RotaPlate. This is especially interesting for customers who use integrity. different printing technologies in one location.

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LEADING IN SCREENS improves your bottom line. It offers superior performance at Our screens continue to set exceptionally high standards. each stage of production, from pre-press right through to With our patented RotaMesh you get reliable, long-lasting and washing down. RotaPlate screen material allows you to print highly accurate results on a wide range of web widths. These faster, at higher quality, decreases your operational costs and electroformed, 100 percent non-woven nickel screens have a therefore increases your competitiveness. Yet it requires no unique, strong hexagonal structure that gives extraordinarily additional investment in your pre-press equipment and presses. high stability, so you can print with perfect registration, over You get more meters out of your mesh with RotaPlate! and over again; a lifespan of approximately 500,000 linear meters of printed substrate is not uncommon. This also means NEW NAME, SAME LEVEL OF INNOVATION fewer changeovers and increased press uptime. You can print 2013 was also a notable year for another reason: we changed up to 125 m/min, allowing your presses to turn out print jobs our name from Stork Prints to SPGPrints. Obviously we will quickly and effectively. continue to drive innovation like we have done for the last For users of woven screen material there is now a superior half-century; the only difference is that we will do so under a alternative. RotaPlate greatly increases product quality and new name.

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L&L YEARBOOK 2014 |47 Digital printing matures in packaging BARRY HUNT examines some of the latest digital printing developments

As a maturing technology, digital label printing accounts for existing carton printers. At Labelexpo the HP Indigo 30000 ran roughly 20 percent of all new presses sold. Several recent with an in-line Tresu iCoat 30000 module for UV cured and water developments related to package printing look set to consolidate based post-print varnishing. It had a Kama unit for die-cutting, this position, helped by the further evolution of single-pass inkjet automatic stripping and blanking. The standard speed of 3,450 printing for labels. There are also several production-enhancing sheets/hour is upgradable to 4,600 sheets/hour. initiatives that integrate individual digital technologies more tightly Xeikon also offers a carton printing application. In fact its within automated workflow systems. LED-array dry toner technology is widely used for package The fact that HP Indigo and Xeikon are expanding their interests printing, such as sleeve products and decorating plastic into package printing seems a natural progression. They not only containers. At Labelexpo both Xeikon and Nuova Gidue provided have the technical clout to do so, but this level of diversification is demonstrations of both digital and conventional printing already commonplace among mainstream label printers using the technologies at the Packaging Workshops. Xeikon produced latest breed of highly automated, multi-substrate presses. It was a a carton for containing jars of honey in a single pass on its prominent theme throughout Labelexpo Europe 2013, which also Roll2Carton system. A 3500 digital press printed CMYK and hosted a series of successful Package Printing Workshops. Durable Clear, a protective toner-based varnish, on a 513-mm By its nature, digital printing and finishing technology is (20.3in) web. Rotary die-cutting and stripping on a Bograma line well-placed to exploit the changing dynamics of the consumer completed the end-to-end process, which is far simpler than goods markets. The major own-label and private brand conventional sheet-fed carton production. The X-800 workflow owners must cope with supply chain pressures and a growing technology allows users to integrate barcodes, batch codes and proliferation of SKUs, best served by shorter run lengths and other variable data, plus personalization and/or versioning for shorter lead times. Digital can play a major role here, especially market purposes. where orders require variable data printing, versioning and To put all this in context, Landa Digital Printing has pointedly customized graphics. chosen carton printing as the first commercial application for the HP Indigo's new 20000 press is aimed at converters of flexible S10FC nanographic press, available in a B1 format (1,050mm) packaging, labels and shrink sleeves on film or paper from 10 to sheet size. The company is partnered with Komori, a leading 250 microns. Its maximum web width of 762mm (30in) compares offset press manufacturer that will supply the customized with 340mm (13.39in) on the workhorse WS6600 label and sheet-fed platforms for all S10 series nanographic presses. packaging press. It uses the same liquid ElectroInk technology offering up to seven colors using HP IndiChrome Pantone inks. INKJET TRENDS The standard speed is 31m/min for four colors, or 42m/min when The low-to-middle segment of the single-pass UV inkjet market fitted with an enhancement package. It is driven by the new HP comprises dozens of models from desktop printers to more SmartStream Labels and Packaging Workflow Suite, Version 4, specialist web-fed platforms. Several of the CMYK print engines powered by Esko. AB Graphic and Edale jointly developed the use page-wide Memjet heads. While the accent is on primary Digicon 3000 single-pass converting line. label applications, much of the current growth comes from the The HP Indigo 30000 sheet-fed, folding carton press marks a industrial and logistical sectors. The main differentiators between more radical move. It prints on paperboard, coated, uncoated models tend to rest largely on software control systems, web and metalized substrates in a 200 to 600 microns range. The handling mechanisms, perhaps with pre-printed web registration, maximum B2 format (750mm) is a standard carton printing size. and basic finishing capabilities. This allows compatibility with palette feeding, cutting, creasing Most models in the hugely competitive narrow web sector and stripping devices, so smoothing the adoption path for have web widths of 330mm (13in), and achieve linear speeds

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ABG-EDALE Q3000 finishing unit SCREEN Truepress Jet L350UV of 40-50m/min (160ft/min), or above. Xaar's 1001 series of system. New features include software upgrades and two drop-on-demand printheads, based on a unique grayscale-based different speed options for the Konica Minolta printheads, technology, are ubiquitous here, although other OEM printhead allowing four-color printing at 70m/min, or CMYK plus white at a manufacturers, such as Kyocera and Konica Minolta, have slower rate. stepped up their development programs. In a surprise move, Mark Andy returns to this sector with the Higher productivity is often aided by digital front-ends with Digital Series of configurable platform presses, offering varying integrated color management and links with MIS, quick set-up degrees of performance at different price points. The inkjet print times and reduced wastage. A stronger focus on end-to-end engine (with undisclosed printhead technology) offers CMYK printing and finishing has opened up new markets for single or plus white, and orange and violet for an extended color gamut. dual-head laser cutters. Early examples include EFI Jetrion's The top speed is 61m/min (200ft/min) and web widths start from 4900M press (SEI Laser) and INX Digital's Evolve (Spartanics). 330mm (13in) for handling packaging and label substrates. Durst now offers this facility on the Tau 330, using pre-press Digital Series presses use the same motion control and software to generate die files with a Spartanics system. The web-handling technology of the Performance Series platform press prints an automatically generated barcode that an LFS presses, so can run with existing converting options, including 330 unit reads to retrieve the correct die file data. The Colordyne flexo, screen, die-cutting and foiling. Mark Andy will introduce CDT-1600PC based on an AzTech platform and Memjet printheads DS presses in North America in early 2014, with global can run with an optional cutter from LasX Industries. installations beginning at the end of 2014. Another development gaining momentum is the adoption of full There is a similarity with the latest generation of in-line or LED UV curing, not just partial-cure pinning. As a lower-energy off-line finishing systems that offer hybrid printing. An example alternative to conventional UV curing, it offers more printing is the Digicon 3000, developed by AB Graphic and Edale as flexibility with heat-sensitive and thermally-sensitive substrates, a single-pass, 760-mm wide printing and converting line for including polyethylene. Durst, Gallus/Heidelberg, INX Digital, EFI the HP Indigo 20000 press mentioned earlier. It can run with Jetrion and Epson use inter-unit LED lamps for UV curing inks and an unwind, semi-rotary flexo/hybrid gravure print station, coatings. solvent-based lamination, cold foil, semi-rotary die-cutting with Printing CMYK with optional opaque white is also widespread. automatic die load and unload, and slitting and rewinding. Some models offer up to seven colors, for extended color gamut Such equipment underlines the fact that no single printing capability, as well as spot or solid UV varnishing. New low process can cover all applications. A Gallus example links migration UV inks have extended inkjet's capabilities for printing the ECS 330 UV flexo press with the Heidelberg four-color on primary food packaging materials, including unsupported foils Linoprint L inkjet press. It operates with a dedicated version of for blister packs and yogurt lids. Depending on the application, the Heidelberg's Prinect Digital Print Manager Label and includes need to topcoat or a prime a substrate before printing, or indeed an enhanced RIP for variable data processing. The Linoprint the difficulty of printing certain substrates, remains a point of dif- runs in-line with an ECS C digital finishing line, which allows ferentiation between different models. the reinsertion of die cut rolls. The Gallus Print Shop Workflow optimizes both conventional and digital technologies depending THE HYBRID ROUTE upon job characteristics. Centralized MIS software helps users FFEI, a part of Fujifilm, introduced the Graphium, a high-end inkjet to decide upon which route a job should take. Besides file input press with a servo-controlled web transport and platform supplied to printing, such systems could potentially increase end-user by Edale. In an in-line, single-pass mode, it supports up to five involvement to bring a greater use of web-to-print portals, which Xaar 1001 printheads. It is also possible to add up to two pre-print seems entirely appropriate for a digital future. flexo units for a primer or opaque white and up to four post-print flexo units for UV varnishing, laminating, spot colors or cold foiling. This hybrid mode reflects FFEI's role in developing the Caslon press in partnership with Nilpeter, which still supports it. Hybrid production ticks several boxes, but past attempts have produced mixed results. Agfa Graphics, with Edale, sold several Dotrix Modular industrial printers before ceasing production. It used the same SPICE inkjet print engine that had earlier appeared on Mark Andy's DT 2200 introduced in 2005, but quietly dropped. Four years later Omet showed an X-Flex platform with an X-Jet print engine, more as a concept project. Focus Machinery still carries the flag with its d-Flex digital printing and converting EFI Jetrion 4950LX

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Packaging influences people daily, from their morning juice pouches, and even concept work effectively blurring the lines container to their post-work brew and jerky. In the digital world, between art and packaging. There, the latest packaging trends, mothers, friends and fellow professionals share their favorite technology and inspirations from around the world are endorsed, redesigns, limited edition special looks and product access praised, rejected and shared. On #CyberMonday, Pinterest claims frustrations with one another. to have more than tripled the revenue sent to online retailers. Packaging Pick Of The Day (PPOTD) is a fantastic resource on Is your client’s packaging being discussed online? Is the Pinterest, a social media channel that allows users to create ‘idea’ feedback positive or negative? Modern buyers rely on popular boards. They recommend products and designs to each other, and social networks to inform them on what’s new, hip and cool. Below draw inspiration. Launched by the @packagingdiva, the PPOTD we share a sampling of what packaging created a social buzz in has nearly +60,000 photos of commercialized bottles, labels and 2013:

different Perrier labels. Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram accounts are actively discussing the color change.

POWERFUL YOGURT: ‘FEEL YOUR INNER ABS’ Launched in January 2013, Powerful Yogurt offers a direct visual appeal to men with the black and contoured ‘abs’ container. The new brand, directed at men with an 8oz. serving and extra protein content, won the Dairy Innovation CUERVO THERMO-SHRINK LABELS Award at the prestigious 2013 Global The world’s largest selling tequila brand Dairy Congress in Switzerland. Already — with 19 percent of the global market it has +15,000 likes on Facebook. — enlisted artist Orlando Arocena to SQUOOSHI REFILLABLE POUCHES The buzz heard through Instagram is create limited edition packaging that Mommy bloggers from across the loud and clear: consumers love the captures the culture of Mexico. The country have come together in unison packaging and brand value. Search thermochromatic inks change colors on about Squooshi refillable flexible #PowerfulYogurt on your phone app to the shrink label when the bottle is cold. packaging pouches. Brenna Cowan is a view fan photos. On Twitter, one fan said: @ErnestPackaging Más #Tequila, 25 year old corporal at the Winnebago @DanielleWAA I wish @PowerfulYogurt Por Favor ... but only if it comes in County Sheriff’s Department in would hurry up and get to Eastern #packaging that looks this good! Wisconsin and a mom. She shared this MA. I could use some Maple or Apple http://bit.ly/183jBmy pic.twitter. with her Facebook friends: ‘Squooshi Cinnamon, STAT! #FindYourInnerAbs com/2fUVSfh7zy has been a lifesaver! Convenience foods #nom can be some of the unhealthiest choices, and I am happy that I can feel good about what my daughter is eating even when we are short on time.’

SOCIAL IN CHINA Weibo is the social media replacement for Twitter in China. The official Labels & Labeling feed has over 1,000 followers – 35 percent are converters, 40 percent are suppliers and the rest are interested WARHOL INSPIRED PERRIER LABELS designers, consumers and more COCACOLA INK & NEW PACKAGE The iconic French sparkling water Next year Kevin Liu will launch @lonocreativeThe new @CocaCola can brand Perrier celebrated its 150 year an official page on WeChat, a new that tells you how cold it is http://goo.gl/ anniversary with label designs based on up-and-coming social media site in HZFT9s #Packaging #PackagingDesign the work of iconic artist Andy Warhol. It the country. He feels it will be a better pic.twitter.com/W3TtO5rFml released a limited edition range of four communication tool for business.

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AMETIQ PEIAC La Asociación Mexicana de Etiqueteros Printing and Printing Equipment Industries of China President: Fabian Silva President: Tan Jun Qiao The Mexican Association of Label Companies The Printing and Printing Equipment Industries Association of China (La Asociación Mexicana de Etiqueteros), AMETIQ, was (PEIAC) was founded in 1985 in Beijing. It has 1300 company created in 2008 by the initiative of six label manufacturers. members, 40 group members and 50 individual members.

ABIEA SALMA Associação Brasileira das Indústrias de Self Adhesive Label Manufacturers Etiquetas Adesivas Association President: Francisco Neto President: Mark Jackson ABIEA was founded in 1986 to organize Brazil’s SALMA represents the label, ticket and tag sector of the New PRODUCTS self-adhesive label converters and suppliers. It publishes Zealand printing industry. Started in 1993, it has a current the magazine ‘O Auto-Adhesivo’, the official communication membership of over 40 companies. vehicle of the country’s label sector.

Self-Adhesive Labels TLMI FINAT The Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute In-Mould Labels Fédération Internationale des President: Dave McDowell Fabricants et Transformateurs d'adhésifs The TLMI was founded in 1933 to serve as a resource for its more et Thermocollants sur Papiers than 300 members based in North America. TLMI’s Label Initiative Wrap-Around Labels et Autres Supports for the Environment (LIFE) certification process is a tool that President: Kurt Walker association members are using to differentiate themselves and to Founded in 1958 in Paris, FINAT represents nearly 600 demonstrate their commitment to environmental best practices. Roll-On-Shrink-On Labels member companies from over 40 countries worldwide. The association recently hosted its Young Managers Club at a Shrink Sleeves conference in Warsaw, Poland.

JFLP The Japanese Federation of Label Printing Industries President: Mitsuo Komiyama Founded in 1957, the JFLP boasts over 700 members representing a total revenue of at least 480 billion yen.

LATMA Label and Tag Manufacturers Association of Australia President: Allan Dabscheck LATMA was initiated over twenty years ago to represent Australia’s label manufacturing industry. It has over 80 voting members across five states.

LMAI The Label Manufacturers Association of India President: Vivek Kapoor The LMAI was founded in 2002. It now has a membership of over 170 industry leaders across India.

CTI Invest AG Tel.: +43 7229 90600-0 THE L9 BRINGS TOGETHER LABEL FEDERATIONS FROM www.ctiinvest.com Johann Roithner-Strasse 131 E-mail: of [email protected] ACROSS THE GLOBE TO DISCUSS ISSUES AFFECTING A-4050 Traun / Austria Web: www.ctiinvest.com THE WIDER LABELS INDUSTRY

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(L-R) Mike Fairley, Tomas Rink, Dean Scarborough Award for Tomas Rink It is now 21 years since the first ‘Label Industry Man of father did return from time-to-time in some minor roles. Achievement’ Award was presented to non-other than R. Stanton With Tomas behind the company’s drive for sales growth and Avery, the pioneer and founder of the pressure-sensitive label internationalization, Ritrama took its first international steps by industry, writes Mike Fairley. This year, as part of the Label establishing Ritrama UK in 1982. Acquisitions followed in the Industry Global Awards, it was another pressure-sensitive US in 1990 and in Barberá del Vallés near Barcelona, Spain, in industry pioneer that was honored with, what is now, the R. 1994. This company, now known as Ritrama S.A., specialized Stanton Avery Lifetime Achievement Award: Tomas Rink, in filmic self-adhesive products. FAD (today named Ritrama SpA) president of Ritrama S.p.a. in Sassoferrato, Italy, was acquired in 2000. This later company was a major Italian manufacturer of self-adhesive products and THIS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD HONORS THOSE WHO HAVE MADE specialized in certified security materials. SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Not content with growing the Ritrama business, Tomas also OF THE INDUSTRY THAT STAN FOUNDED IN 1935. IT IS GIVEN TO AN found time to be a FINAT board member from 1994 to 1997. INDIVIDUAL WHO: New headquarters of the Ritrama SpA Group were established • Has served a minimum of 25 years in the label industry, and in Caponago, on the outskirts of Milan, in 2006. These facilities has operated on an international scale incorporated a fully automated warehouse slitting and logistics • Has actively sought to advance the industry as a whole, center for Roll Label materials. A new coating, digital materials and has participated – often in leadership roles – in industry slitting and logistic center, Ricofin Srl, was established in the same associations, conferences, shows and training area of Ritrama SpA headquarters, Caponago, a few years later. • Is widely regarded as a high-profile influencer and motivator Tomas has also been instrumental in his contributions to the • Finally, he or she – like Stan Avery – is a person of integrity, development of a greener labeling industry. As part of a family honesty and respect firm, Tomas developed a concern for others that expressed in his company’s sustainability policy. It is comprehensive, covering Being involved in a judging panel, particularly as the chairman, both the workplace environment and the natural environment, and is always a challenge. There are always many good and worthy reading it is well worth the time. entries for these awards and deliberations can often take a At the recent Labelexpo show a new greener labeling system good deal of time. This year however, the judging panel for this developed by Ritrama in collaboration with finishing specialist particular Award was unanimous, almost from the beginning, in Prati and labeling equipment supplier ILTI, was introduced and is choosing Tomas Rink. So let me tell you something about Tomas aimed at revolutionizing the use of linerless technology. The Core and the Ritrama business. Linerless Solutions is a standard PSA laminate consisting of a It was back in 1962, that Ritrama Rink Trading and thin PP film on a siliconized filmic liner, which through a dedicated Manufacturing – now Ritrama S.p.a – was founded by Arnold machine it is subsequently transformed into a single ply linerless Rink. Tomas Rink, Arnold’s son and a 1966 graduate in chemical web ready to be dispensed using a special linerless module. engineering from Cornell University in New York State, joined Maybe one of the most remarkable things about Tomas’ the family business during the late 1960s when he was in his company is that after 45 years of growth and globalization, it is mid-20s. Before joining the company he had worked from the still a family business – the largest privately-owned self-adhesive time of his graduation at American company Rallston Purina, company in the world. Tomas’ sons Ricardo and Ronald are CEO first in Milan, Italy and then in Treviso, where he was running an and division manager, respectively, and with their father’s counsel, animal feed company with some 400 employees. they have learned to use the Rink family gift of seeing over the The original self-adhesive coating line that was used by Ritrama horizon and move the company quickly to get there. was a converted existing flexible films laminator running at 20m/ Today Ritrama has more than 750 employees, ten international min which had been modified by Arnold Rink after he had been manufacturing facilities, over 30 coaters and global distribution persuaded by an employee of the opportunities in the newly centers and sells high-quality filmic labelstock in more than 60 developing European pressure-sensitive business. As Arnold countries, generating an annual turnover in 2012 in excess of didn’t really understand what PSAs were, the employee told him 400 million euros. Last year the company also celebrated its 50th it was the same as the sticky stuff that was used to catch flies. anniversary. At the time Tomas joined Ritrama it was still a relatively small As chairman of the judging panel I’d like to once again company with just 15 employees. On joining, he had to learn congratulate Tomas on his lifetime of achievement, the likes of about the new world of pressure-sensitive products and was which we may never see again in this industry. eventually tasked with taking over the sales part of the business Mike Fairley from his father, Arnold, when he retired in 1987 – although his

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TONY WHITE, chairman of the WLA judging panel, reveals the jury’s thoughts Winners

CLASS 1 FLEXO LINE

FINAT CFL – Smart Cap Printed by Schreiner Group, Germany A clean, neat label printed using solvent flexo in one color. The type is sharp and legible and creates a very good contrast against the metalized, laminated film base. The use of a solid state laser for cutting purposes ensures accuracy at reasonably fast production speeds.

CLASS 2 FLEXO LINE & SCREEN TONE

TLMI Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Printed by McDowell Label & Screen Printing, USA This label makes good use of the UV flexo process. The halftones are well produced with very smooth vignettes. The contrast between the orange, yellow and blue areas balances well. The shape of the label adds to the interest of the label. The reversed out white lettering is clean and very legible. A nicely printed result.

CLASS 3 FLEXO COLOR PROCESS

LATMA Lite n’Easy Roast Chicken Linguine Printed by Multi-Color, Australia A busy label with a realistic well-produced illustration of the Roast Chicken Linguine. The small black type is extremely sharp and very legible which is balanced by the black and red solid areas. The halftones are very fine and the vignettes in the illustration and the background are well done. A pleasing result well printed using UV flexo.

CLASS 4 FLEXO WINE & SPIRITS

TLMI Rennie Estate Winery, 2009 Gaia Printed by ASL Print FX, Canada A pleasing label to look at with a landscape scene which has domed areas giving the label that little bit extra in quality. The use of softer colors for the illustration also adds to its appeal. The subtle use of cold foiling adds another dimension as does the red edging to the top and bottom of the label. Good use of the FM screening technique allows the smooth gradations in the halftone areas.

CLASS 5 LETTERPRESS LINE

JFLP Yokohama Port Cider Printed by Nakamura Kogyo, Japan At first glance this label appears to be printed in one color however there is also printing on the backside in two colors. The Japanese characters are very well defined and the solid blue area clean and dense. The careful use of silver foiling adds a touch of class to the label. A nice clean-looking label which is a very good example of letterpress printing. WWW.LABELSANDLABELING.COM L&L YEARBOOK 2014 |57

CLASS 6 LETTERPRESS LINE & SCREEN TONE

JFLP Pates de Fruits Printed by Chugoku Seal Printing, Japan An attractive label with plenty of detail in the images. Printed using eight colors including pearl inks, which adds a touch of softness to the result. A differential varnish (matt and gloss) in the background and the use of the pearl inks makes this a clever use of the letterpress process. The colored lines are extremely fine and are sharp and clear. The use of a white ink makes the center lettering stand out well against the background. The more you look the more you see with this label.

CLASS 7 LETTERPRESS COLOR PROCESS

JFLP Camellia Oil Printed by Sato Printing, Japan An unusual shape to this label immediately attracts attention at the same time making the die-cutting operation just a little more difficult. Printed in four-color process inks, the fidelity of the halftones fits the subject matter well. The facial images are typical of Japanese traditional expressions. The overall impression is that the label represents more of a traditional feel rather than a brash new world image.

CLASS 8 LETTERPRESS WINE & SPIRITS

JFLP Premium Spirits Printed by Shimokuni, Japan First impression is that this is an ‘old’ label. This was the intention of the designer. The subdued colors give the impression of age. This is a complex label printed in six colors with intricate embossing and a special clear varnish giving a fabric like texture. The Japanese characters, both reversed out and black type, are very legible and clear the yellow over a metalized substrate gives the appearance of foiling. A very tactile surface has been established.

CLASS 11 OFFSET COLOR PROCESS

JFLP Diamond Wax Printed by Yamada Fine Art Printing, Japan A fine example of waterless offset using 300dpi FM screening. The label is printed on a metalized substrate which gives the whole label a ‘lift’ while emphasizing the main logo and the center illustration. Five colors (including the process colors) were used plus a double hit black to achieve the density in the background. The subtle pattern in the background and the highlighting of the diamond was achieved by using a gloss varnish. A dramatic looking label.

CLASS 12 OFFSET WINE & SPIRITS (JOINT WINNER)

TLMI Cloud Valley 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Printed by TAPP Label Technologies, Canada A fine example of offset printing in four colors with in line foiling and embossing giving the label a nice lift and add class to the label. The illustration is reproduced in a very fine screen and the shadow effect on the main lettering is very effective. A nice clean looking result with the illustration reflecting the name of the wine.

JFLP Japanese Sake Moon-Ring Printed by Sato Printing, Japan This label was printed on a parchment type substrate and coupled with the soft image of the landscape produces a very effective and emotional result. Five colors were used including a white to give a little depth to the image. The large black Japanese characters were produced using foiling. The very small characters are very sharp and easily readable.

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CLASS 13 COMBINATION LINE

FINAT Gmeiner – Patritus Printed by Marzek Group, Austria A striking label making good use of the contrast between the black background and gold hot foiling. The addition of the name and logo in white adds to its appeal. Printed using UV offset printing technology in three colors. A slight tactile pattern in the background gives the label an extra lift.

CLASS 14 COMBINATION LINE & SCREEN TONE

JFLP Floreregina Oliva Shampoo Printed by Kansai Takara Printing, Japan A stunning, very busy label. Printed on both sides this has been well thought out with regards to printing techniques yet only four colors were used. The front and back printing is on foil shapes, one of which has a holographic content. The definition in the butterflies is brilliant. There is a subtle halftone area in part of the background. The more one studies this label the more is revealed! The label is basically designed as a ‘no label look’ on a shampoo bottle. Very, very effective.

CLASS 15 COMBINATION COLOR PROCESS

JFLP Seasoned Herring Roe Printed by Shimokuni, Japan An interesting visual effect is achieved by the use of sharp angled components of the design. The use of positive and negative embossing adds a great deal of interest to this label. Only four colors were used with the central Japanese characters being negatively embossed and printed in yellow on a metalized base. The herring roe can just be seen hiding behind the main black vertical center piece.

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CLASS 16 COMBINATION WINE & SPIRITS

SALMA The Colour Pinot Noir 2009 Printed by Rapid Labels, New Zealand This is a true combination label using flexo, screen and letterpress technology and it doesn’t end there: foiling, high build varnish and embossing all add up to a stunning result. It looks an incredibly complicated label with the dense black background, the brilliant white lettering and the bright red seal, not forgetting the line illustration of prospectors panning for gold. The whole label, along with the story giving the background, builds up to supporting the product inside. The detail in the framing around the main part of the label is really well done. These few words cannot do justice to the final result. Great job; well done.

CLASS 17 DIGITAL PRINTING

TLMI Buy 3 Tires promo Printed by Digital Label Solutions, USA A big bold label printed using digital press technology. The label looks like a tire with all the detail expected on a real tire. The big bold Type faces contrast nicely with the blue and red contrasting with the neutral color background. A nice job well presented and does the job for which it was produced, grabbing the customer’s attention.

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CLASS 18 DIGITAL PRINTING WINE & SPIRITS

JFLP Japanese Spirits Yamakoshi Printed Takayoshi, Japan A very tactile label which replicates crocodile skin. This is achieved by using a very viscous gloss varnish and a patterned application plate. Printed on a metalized base, the four color inks system is used to the full to produce a pseudo silver and gold foiling effect and the bright red color against the deep black background gives a nice contrast result. The indented Japanese characters are excellent. A really different visual effect label.

CLASS 19 SCREEN (SILK) PRINTING

PEIAC Logitech Fingerprint Flowers Mouse Label Printed by CymMetrik (Kunshan) Printing, China The shape of this label gives the application away: it is a cover for a computer mouse. Screen printing has been used to great effect using thermal activated inks allow the image to be transferred onto the plain shell of a mouse. The two flowers are actually images of fingerprints with miniature prints dotted around the design. Six colors were used to achieve this unusual result. The solid white background adds depth to the result.

CLASS 20 ROTOGRAVURE

TLMI Steel Reserve 211 Printed by Multi-Color Corporation, USA A fairly standard beer label printed on a metalized base with a brush effect added using embossing techniques. The black lettering is easily readable and the red logo adds relief to the predominantly black and silver label. Nicely produced with a white background surrounding the main title.

CLASS 21 BOOKLETS/COUPON LABELS

LATMA Win an Apple iPad Printed by Multi-Color, Australia One of the smallest labels in the competition printed using flexo with in-line inkjet overprinting. Six main colors were used which included two blacks one for the inside type and the other for the front page image. The actual small type is very legible and the front cover four color image using a 175 line halftone screen is well defined.

CLASS 22 INNOVATION (JOINT WINNERS)

FINAT Nameplate with Integrated Pressure Compensation Seal Printed by Schreiner Group, Germany The main judging criteria for this class include the demonstration of a new application or a new technology using the label technology. Again the Schreiner Group scores highly with a clever cost saving application for the electronic industry. The application reduces the number of steps required to produce a protective membrane for electronic control units from five to three. The membrane allows air into the control unit but prevents water or dust from entering. The name plate is produced in a single pass on a narrow web press on a film base.

PEIAC Acer PC Promotional Label Printed by CymMetrik (Chongqing) Precision Printing, China This application involves a promotional image for the Acer PC. It is a bright looking label which is printed using offset and screen techniques in seven colors on a metalized substrate. The surface is treated to give a pleasing matt effect.

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TLMI Evidence Bag Printed by Whitlam Label Company, USA This class is designed to highlight unusual practical applications as well as new techniques for printing labels. This is a bag which is used to ensure that important evidence is not interfered with during the process of keeping the evidence secure. This ‘label’ can be applied before the bag is cut open and it tracks all the important information required. This label can be opened and resealed to ensure that the proper chain of custody is maintained. The job was printed using flexo in one color. An unusual but vital application. Honorable mention

CLASS 3 FLEXO COLOR PROCESS

Giva Grass GTI Skanem Skurup, Sweden

A dynamic label printed using flexo in four colors. There is excellent contrast between the white lettering and the black background and the vibrant green grass. This label was printed using UV flexo on a white PE filmic base. The rendering of the halftones is excellent, with great detail in the illustrations of the hose components making them stand out from the grass background in an almost 3D effect.

CLASS 7 LETTERPRESS COLOR PROCESS

Perlmutt/Goldrausch F S Etiketten, Germany

A rich looking label which gives the impression of luxury with a pearl oyster taking center stage. All the components of this label contrast well with the deep black background. The label was printed using UV letterpress in six colors including gold and silver. The white and violet type faces are very sharp and the excellent halftones add to the ambience of the label.

CLASS 11 OFFSET COLOR PROCESS

Asma Bag Bade Etimag Etiket, Turkey

A very busy sleeve with lots of detail on a gold printed background. The design evokes an Eastern feel to the label. The halftones are well produced whilst maintaining the intricate images. The black information panel and the white reversed out lettering are well produced. Printed on a filmic substrate at 110m/min.

CLASS 16 COMBINATION WINES/SPIRITS

Le Pich 2011 Cabernet Sauvigion Collotype Labels, USA

A very attractive, eye-catching label making good use of the hot foil process. There is a lot of intricate detail in this label which uses offset as the main printing process along with a flexo varnish and a silk screen high gloss varnish on some of the lettering. A nice example of a combination label for the wines and spirits sector.

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Etirama Visi-tech Systems Limited Security/holographic labels Klockner Pentaplast FLEXOR (EMIS Ltd) and materials Kolon USA Inc GSM Graphic Supplies & Screen printing machinery/ ARclad S.A. Newell Busines Services Co., Ltd Machinery Ltd units/parts ATT Advanced Track & Trace RMS Packaging - Aurora Special J&J Converting Machinery A&M Kinzel Siebdruckmaschinen Breit Technologies LLC Effect Film Jurmet sp. z.o.o. ALS Engineering GmbH Camelot Papers Inc Sekisui TA Industries, LLC K2 International Berra s.r.l Clarifoil Sidaplax MLC Facas de Precisao Cartes S.r.l. Continental DatalabelDiavy Srl Triton International Enterprises Muller Martini Druckmaschinen Codimag Huzhou Hengxin Trademark PCM Image-Tek DPL Industri A/S, UV Curing Making Bringing Co Ltd Silicone release coatings Preco, Inc. Systems Koan Hao Enterprise Co.,Ltd ACHEM Industry America, Inc. Propheteer International, LLC Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG Prooftag Ashland Inc. 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Ashe Converting Equipment Ritrama, Inc.RK Print Coat Yupo Corporation Weldon Celloplast Limited B. Bunch Co Inc Instruments Ltd Yupo Europe GmbH Beijing Zodngoc Automatic Roll Cover Italiana Systems integrators Technology co.,Ltd Siliconature Substrate JINAGXI A&M Kinzel Siebdruckmaschinen Test and inspection equipment Brotech Graphics Co., Ltd Co. LTD B-Core Incorporation A&M Kinzel Siebdruckmaschinen Catbridge Machinery Squid Inks BV Color Management Group (CMG) Automatic Identification Systems Conversource Inc. Strata-Tac Domino North America Axicon Auto ID LLC Converting Equipment Intl. Sun Chemical Drilling Tech Services/POPPS Electromatic Equipment Co, Inc CTC International Inc TRESU Group GIC-Omegher Fox Valley Technical College D.P.R. S.r.L. (Headquarters) Tullis Russell Coaters GRAPHI MECC GROUP SRL Grafotronic Davis-Standard VPF GmbH & Co. KG HIP-Mitsu s.r.l. Imass, Inc. ERREPI S.r.l. Wausau Coated Products, Inc. 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Serame KERSTEN Elektrostatik GmbH KANZAN Spezialpapiere GmbH Arconvert S.p.A Smag Graphique Meech International Klockner Pentaplast BELLA KAGIT Soma Engineering Meech Static Eliminators Ltd Mark Products Corp Celeskit Inc / Oracle Paper Group Tools & Production Inc. PolymagTek Inc. Matthias Paper Corporation Cham Paper Group UV Graphic Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Precision AirConvey Corp MDV GmbH Channeled Resources Group (formerly GTI) Sanyo Corporation of America Multi-Plastics, Inc. Continental Datalabel Web Techniques, Inc. SDI National Paper Company Contract Converting Simco-Ion/Teknek NewPage Corporation Frimpeks Specialty coating/converting StopStatic.com division of Alpha Papertec Inc Gulton Inc. A&M Kinzel Siebdruckmaschinen Innovation Ricoh Hansol Paper Co.Ltd ACHEM Industry America, Inc. Teknek Ltd Shenzhen Moma Technology Co. Herma GmbH acpo ltd Sidaplax Jujo Thermal Ltd. ACTEGA Terra GmbH Stretch films Sihl GmbH Kanzaki Specialty Papers Ashland Inc. Newell Busines Services Co., Ltd Tech Folien Ltd KANZAN Spezialpapiere GmbH AzCoat, Inc. QSPAC Industries, Inc UBIQUE.TAG Lecco Industries Ltd BELLA KAGIT Valéron Strength Films Mactac Breit Technologies LLC Synthetic face materials Yupo Europe GmbH Manter Color Resolutions International, 3M Converter Markets Mark Products Corp Davis-Standard AET Films/Taghleef Industries Tamper proof labels/laminates Matthias Paper Corporation Ecology CoatingsEdale Ltd Appleton ACHEM Industry America, Inc. NAStar Inc. Ercon Inc. Arconvert S.p.A Allen Plastic Industries Co Ltd National Paper Company ETI Converting Equipment Arjobex/Polyart API Foils NewPage Corporation Filmquest Comercial Arquè, S.A. ATT Advanced Track & Trace Ricoh FLEXcon Company, Inc.Folien Contract Converting Celeskit Inc / Oracle Paper Group Ritrama S.p.A. Fischer AG COSMO FILMS LIMITED Clarifoil SAELIM CO., LTD. Fuji Copian (UK) Ltd Dunmore Continental Datalabel SAScoat Vietnam Gascogne Laminates ExxonMobil Chemical Company Dunmore Shenzhen Moma Technology Co. Henkel AG & Co.KG aA Granwell Products / Polylith Fuji Copian (UK) Ltd Sihl GmbH Heraeus Noblelight LLC Hanita Coatings Henan Wellking Technologies SMI Coated Products HUECK FOLIEN GmbH Hop Industries Corp. Development Co Ltd Stic on Papers Pvt Ltd Huzhou Kingdom Coating Innovia Films Hologram Manufacturers Technicote, Inc. Industry Co.,Ltd. Kanzaki Specialty Papers Association of India (HoMAI) TODAYTEC Intercoat Manter Holostik India Ltd UPM Raflatac ITASA Mark Products Corp HUECK FOLIEN GmbH ITW DynatecKANZAN Matthias Paper Corporation Intercoat Thermal transfer ribbons Spezialpapiere GmbH MDV GmbH Italnastri S.p.A ADVENT King Label Adhesive Products Multi-Plastics, Inc. K Laser Technology Inc. AEBO Science Technology Co Ltd Loparex LLC Polyplex Corporation Limited Leonardus S.r.l - Italy API Foils Mactac Ricoh Prooftag Armor Matthias Paper Corporation RMS Packaging - Aurora Special Seal King Ind. Co. Ltd Calor GmbH Mondi Coatings & Consumer Effect Film Shanghai Fudan-Techsun New CleanTech Cleaning Cards Packaging GmbH Sidaplax Technology Co., Ltd. Comercial Arquè, S.A. MPI Release Sihl GmbH Sidaplax Continental Datalabel Multi-Plastics, Inc. Spinnaker Coating SMI Coated Products DaLian Fujisan Office Equipment MultiSTiQ International Coating Tech Folien Ltd Technicote, Inc. DNP IMS NAStar Inc.Papertec Inc Triton International Enterprises Tesa Tape, inc. Dynic UK Ltd Polykote CorporationPolyonics Valéron Strength Films Tri-Tronics Company, Inc. Etilux

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Fuji Copian (UK) Ltd UL LLC Brewer UV Systems Tech Folien Ltd General Srl BUSKRO USA Ltd UPM Raflatac Gulton Inc. Training Caprock Developments Inc. Wausau Coated Products, Inc. Hangzhou Todaytec Digital Co., AIMCAL DELTAPAK B.V. Distribuidora Zhejiang Hengfeng Packing Ltd. All Printing Resources Gráfica Novaro, SA de CV. IIMAK Allison Systems Corporation DPL Industri A/S, UV Curing Video inspection systems Inkstar Office Appliance Factory Apex Group of Companies Systems AB Graphic International Inc of Tianjin API Foils Durst Image Technology US Advanced Vision Technology ITD S.r.l Bosch Rexroth AG GEW (EC) Ltd Altec Vision Equipment ITW Foils BV ChemInstruments Gold Fai Printing Machines Ltd. BST Pro Mark ITW Thermal Films Chemsultants Zhaoqing CC1, INC Jiaozuo Zhuorim Digital Material COE Carl Ostermann Erben Heraeus Noblelight LLC Conversource Inc.DELTAPAK B.V. Lemmaco Kft Color Management Group (CMG) Highlight UV-Technology Drello GmbH & Co. Leviteks Ltd. Sti. Computer Productivity Services Honle UV America eltromat GmbH m print morlock gmbh + co. kg Distribuidora Gráfica Novaro Integration Technology Ltd (ITL) Erhardt + Leimer GmbH Mastercorp Group Drilling Tech Services/POPPS IST Metz GmbH EyeC GmbH Pack Vision BV Electro Optic Werkzeugtechnik Jelight Company Inc Fag Graphic Systems SA Ricoh Esterlam International Ltd Kirk-Rudy/Ohio Addressing Fife-Tidland GmbH Signet Marking Devices FINAT Machine Freschi Italia Srl Spandex Group Flexographic Technical Kühnast Strahlungstechnik GmbH ISRA SURFACE VISION GmbH Stic on Papers Pvt Ltd Association (FTA)/FLEXO Lamp Tech Label Vision Systems, Inc Thermal Printer Support Ltd Magazine Mark Andy Lake Image Systems Transfer Trade s.r.l. Fox Valley Technical College Noritsu America Corporation Maxcess International TTR Euroworks BV Fujifilm Phidastien Nikka Research Deutschland Union Chemicar Europe Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG Prime UV Systems, Inc. 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Innovation Erhardt + Leimer GmbH Teknek Ltd Fife-Tidland GmbH FMS Force Measuring Systems Web guiding and tension Grafotronic Accraply GRAPHI MECC GROUP SRL AccuWeb, Inc. Innolutions, Inc Advanced Machinery NV ISRA SURFACE VISION GmbH Altec Vision Equipment Labeltech sas di Gabriele Andantex USA Inc D’Onofrio & C BST Pro Mark Laem Systems Srl CTC International Inc Mach III Clutch Inc Double E Company Maxcess International Dover Flexo Electronics, Inc. Mühlbauer, Inc. Erhardt + Leimer GmbH NDC Infrared Engineering Fife-Tidland GmbH Nikka Research Deutschland Fives North American PC Industries FMS Force Measuring Systems Re S.p.a. Controlli Industriali Innolutions, Inc Ryeco Kroenert Tectonic International Ltd KTI-Keene Technology, Inc. Unilux, Inc. Mach III Clutch Inc Visi-tech Systems Limited Martin Automatic Inc Web Techniques, Inc. Maxcess International MEROBEL - REDEX ANDANTEX Web marking systems Perfecto Web-Control Pvt Ltd A&M Kinzel Siebdruckmaschinen Re S.p.a. Controlli Industriali Erhardt + Leimer GmbH Provident Group; The Web inspection and control Ryeco Accraply Advanced Machinery NV Web transport/converting Advanced Vision Technology bases (AVT) A&M Kinzel Siebdruckmaschinen Altec Vision Equipment Grafotronic Apexrototech Industries Mühlbauer, Inc. BST Pro Mark CC1, INC Convertec Graphic Technics AB Converting Equipment Intl. Double E Company Electromatic Equipment Co, Inc eltromat GmbH

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Our machines are designed to meet end user release systems. Acucote provides pattern demands for multiple converting options, coating; toll coating and slitting; multi-ply 3 including those addressing pharmaceutical constructions; permanent laminations; transfer and environmental issues. Our innovative tapes for integrated forms and pressure-sensitive range includes fully modular digital converting applications; coupon solutions; silicone coatings; lines, visual inspection, turret rewinding, and roll to sheet; sheeted products and narrow encompasses the Omega Digicon range for web laminations. With distribution centers in digitally printed webs, Sabre Extreme Laser Die North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas and Cutter, RFID insertion, 100% vision inspection, California, Acucote works with its customers to pharmaceutical rewinders, sheeters, stringing achieve solutions to the most difficult labeling machines, and Braille solutions. challenges.

3ES Mega Elektromekanik Esenkent Mah. Des San Sit, 113 Sokak No:58, ABBA Roller Advanced Machinery NV Istanbul, 34776, Turkey Website: http://www.abbarubber.com Website: http://www.advancedmachinery.be Tel: +90 216 612 48 97 Email: [email protected] Website: http://en.3esmega.com/ Accraply Advanced Packaging Films GmbH Website: http://www.accraply.com Dow Value Park, Gebaude E45, Schkopau, 3ES Mega Elektromekanik is producer of pre- Sachsen-Anhalt, D-06258, Germany printing plate processors in printing industry. The Tel: +49 3461 547-0 company produces flexo, letterpress, and offset, AccuWeb, Inc. Fax: +49 3461 547 100 silk screen plate processors including drying Website: http://www.accuweb.com Email: [email protected] units, stacker and conveyors with 3ES brand for Website: http://www.apfilms.de printing industry. The company manufactures its products with the high quality, high performance ACE di Barbui Davide & Figli S.r.l principle. Website: http://www.ace-electrostatic.it Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) Website: http://www.avt-inc.com

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AB Graphic International Inc Acucote, Inc. PO Box 538 Graham, NC 27253† 1760 Britannia Drive, Unit 7, Elgin, IL, 60124, Air and Water Systems, Inc. United States Tel: +1 800 228 2683 Website: http://www.airandwatersystems.com Tel: +1 909 230 6640 Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 909 230 6650 Website: http://www.acucote.com Email: [email protected] Airtrim, Inc. Acucote Inc. manufactures quality, pressure- Website: http://www.abgint.com Website: http://www.airtrim.com sensitive products. Headquartered in Graham, AB Graphic International’s range of label NC, Acucote provides stock inventory programs converting machinery and technical support are and custom capabilities that offer a diverse AKS Gruppen selection of adhesives, facestocks and silicone the prime reasons for our continuing success. Website: http://www.aks.dk

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Alden & Ott Printing Inks parts washing systems. New this year is a range Arets Graphics N.V. 2050 S Carboy Road, Mount Prospect, IL, 60056, of mobile wash-up and flocculation stations for Website: http://www.arets.com United States trays and parts. Tel: +1 847 956 6830 Fax: +1 847 956 6509 Arjobex/Polyart Email: [email protected] Al’s Co UV, Inc Website: http://www.polyart.com Website: http://www.aldenottink.com Website: http://www.alscouv.com

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Berkeley Machinery Beta Industries - The Qualilty Control Paladin House, Botsom Lane, West Company Kingsdown, Kent, TN15 6BL, United Website: http://www.betascreen.com Avery Dennison - Label and Packaging Kingdom Materials Tel: +44 (0) 1474 854 294 8080 Norton Pkwy, Mentor, OH, 44095, United Fax: +44 (0) 1474 850 859 Bieffebi S.p.A States E-mail: [email protected] Website: Website: http://www.bieffebi.it Tel: +1 440 534 6000 http://www.berkeley-machinery.co.uk Fax: +1 440 534 4712 Website: http://www.na.fasson.com Berkeley Machinery manufactures a wide range of printing and converting machinery for Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) helps make brands the packaging industry and perhaps has the more inspiring and the world more intelligent. widest product range in the world today. Our For more than 75 years the company has been product range includes flexo, offset, letterpress a global leader in pressure-sensitive technology and packaging presses as well as slitter and materials, retail branding and information rewinders, plate mounters, anilox cleaners solutions, and organization and identification and much more. With our major investment bielomatik Leuze GmbH + Co. KG products for offices and consumers. A Fortune programme we have the benefit of Daimlerstrasse 6 - 10 500 company with sales of $6.5 billion in 2010, manufacturing innovative machines and D - 72639 Neuffen / Germany Avery Dennison is based in Pasadena, California equipment designed to capture the customer’s Phone: +49 7025 12-0 and has employees in over 60 countries.Brand intellect. We have recently opened an industrial Fax: +49 7025 12-1117 extensions, SKU proliferation and packaging facility in the UK and USA which has allowed us Email: [email protected] redesigns drive brand owners to refine and to increase sales to our customers worldwide. Website: http://www.bielomatik.com redefine their packaging and their brands. We offer confidential OEM production Our wide variety of Fasson pressure-sensitive of machinery to third parties. Innovative bielomatik is offering solutions for the entire films, papers and specialized labeling materials Manufacturing & Total Solutions Provider. value chain of RFID production. The bielomatik accommodate the most innovative packaging SpeedLiner is the industry standard for highly ideas with substrates that include clear-on- clear films for a no-label look; glossy and matte reliable production of RFID products like Smart white papers for highly visual graphics; digitally Labels, Tags and Tickets, ensuring lowest cost top-coated papers and films for short-run and of ownership. This machine model is now also complex designs; conformable film products to available in a new configuration for reel-to- support unique container shapes and product reel production of contactless Smart Cards, function. combining three processes in one machine for increased competitiveness. The new SmartTwo serialization system features RFID

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Brotech Graphics Co., Ltd Calor GmbH Bluestar Silicones North America 1st Floor, A6 Building, Fuzhong Industrial Park, Arnold-Sommerfeld-Ring 13, 52499 Baesweiler,, Two Tower Center Blvd, Suite 1601, East Xiashiwei of Fuyong Town, Baoan District, , Germany Brunswick, NJ, 08816, United States Shenzhen, 518103, China Tel: +49 2401 9179 0 Tel: +1 732 227 2090 Tel: +86 755 8373 3867 Fax: +49 2401 9179 11 Fax: +1 732 626 8400 Fax: +86 755 8373 3897 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.calor.de Website: http://www.bluestarsilicones.com Website: http://www.bro-tech.net Calor and Regma are experts in thermal transfer Bluestar offers a full range of silicone technologies Brotech Graphics Co., Ltd was established ribbons and operate two manufacturing plants for the label converting industry. Our Silcolease in 2004 as a supplier of label and packaging in Europe. Regma in Normandy, France, has brand of release coatings includes: solventless printing solutions. It is dedicated to offering been developing and coating thermal transfer thermal, emulsion, solventless UV (cationic and the world advanced presses, high quality ribbons since 1986, while both factories use free radical), and solvent technologies. New inspection systems, spare parts and state-of-the-art equipment for converting innovations include our Optima II low platinum consumables. Its high quality inspection ribbons to standard sizes or customized OEM and high speed solventless thermal systems and systems and converting solutions for labels specifications. We supply thermal transfer a monocomponent UV acrylate system. and packaging meet the actual requirements ribbons in three product lines: ‘compact’, our of the user. standard range; ‘made to measure’, our flexible

Blumer Maschinenbau AG roll production; and ‘special’, our qualities for Website: http://www.blumerag.com non-standard applications. Our customers can Brushfoil, Division of Interfilm Holdings, choose from 35 black and 85 colored qualities. Inc. Short delivery times, individual advice based Boise Paper 1 Shoreline Drive, Unit 6, Guilford, CT, 06437, on your requirements and personal customer United States Website: http://www.boiseinc.com care are all of great importance to us. Tel: +1 203 453 7403 Fax: +1 203 453 7408 Bonset America Corporation Email: [email protected] Camelot Papers Inc Website: http://www.bonset.com Website: http://www.brushfoil.com Website: http://www.camelotpaper.com

Brushfoil, LLC is a leader in pioneering graphic Bosch Rexroth AG brushed label facestocks and laminating films Caprock Developments Inc. Website: http://www.boschrexroth.com for use in the manufacturing and converting Website: http://www.caprockdev.com industries. Founded in 1982 to advance the development of brushed films as an alternative Bosch Rexroth Corporation to stainless steel, Brushfoil continues to Cartes S.r.l. Website: http://www.boschrexroth-us.com aggressively embrace the newest technology to 2, via Michelangelo, Moglia, Mantova, 46024, produce metallic-looking films for a wide range Italy of applications, including high-end packaging, Tel: +39 0376 511 511 Bostik, Inc. appliances, labels, decorative items and much Fax: +39 0376 557 755 Website: http://www.bostik-us.com more. Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.cartes.it

Braden Sutphin Ink BST Pro Mark Cartes has been producing label converting Website: http://www.bsink.com Website: http://www.bstpromark.com machines since 1970. Its facilities, located in Moglia in the province of Mantova, extend to 6,000 sqm and house a skilled and Braga Comercio Industria Ltda. Bunting Magnetics Co. professional team. Cartes has an installation Website: http://www.braga.com.br Website: http://www.buntingmagnetics.com base of 4,000 machines in 80 countries. Its machines are distinguished by their quality, Breit Technologies LLC BUSKRO USA Ltd innovation, mechanical strength and high Website: http://www.breit-tech.com Website: http://www.buskro.com precision. The company constantly aims for innovative technical solutions for the label reel market. Cartes offers the widest range of Brewer UV Systems Buycores.com by The Newark Group labels machines with hot stamping, silkscreen Website: http://www.breweruv.com Website: http://www.buycores.com printing, flatbed die-cutting, embossing, varnishing and with the exclusive Laser unit for die-cutting and converting. Cc Cartonal Italia SpA, Release & Label Paper cab Karlsruhe GmbH & Co KG Website: http://www.cartonal.com Website: http://www.cab.de

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Central Ink Corporation Core Systems International Website: http://www.cicink.com Website: http://www.corecutting.com

Cerm Management Software Corona Supplies Ltd Website: http://www.cerm.be/labels Website: http://www.coronasupplies.co.uk

Colordyne Technologies CGS Website: http://www.colordynetech.com Correct-Touch Graphic Arts Website: http://www.cgs-oris.com Website: http://www.ctgraphicarts.com

Colorgraf SpA Cham Paper Group Website: http://www.colorgraf.it Cosmo Films Limited Website: http://www.champaper.com Website: http://www.cosmofilms.com

Channeled Resources Group Craig Adhesives & Coatings Website: http://www.channeledresources.com Website: http://www.craigadhesives.com

ChemInstruments CRC Information Systems, Inc. Website: http://www.chemsultants.com Website: http://www.crcinfosys.com

Comercial Arqué, S.A. Carretera Del Mig 54, Barcelona, L’Hospitalet de Chemsultants Llobregat, 8907, Spain Creed Engineers Website: http://www.chemsultants.com Website: http://www.creedengineers.com Tel: +34 932 615 300 Fax: +34 933 372 690 Email: [email protected] Cheshire Anilox Technology Ltd Crown Van Gelder N.V. Website: http://www.arque.com Website: http://www.cheshireanilox.co.uk Website: http://www.cvg.nl

Comercial Arqué, S.A. is based in Barcelona in a Chesnut Engineering spacious modern building of 10,000 sqm, with CSAT GmbH Website: http://www.chesnuteng.com generous production and warehousing, and close Website: http://www.csat.de to Barcelona’s airport, seaport and an important logistics area. Comercial Arqué has subsidiaries Clarifoil in Madrid, Alicante, Casablanca (Morocco) CTC International Inc Website: http://www.clarifoil.com and Monastir (Tunisia). Main products: Thermal Website: http://www.ctcint.com transfer ribbon (TTR), fabrics for care labels (Texlin line), anti-theft labels (EAS), RFID inserting CleanTech Cleaning Cards machinery and inlays, synthetic paper (Durasin). CTS Industries Website: http://www.cleantechcorp.com 408 South Second Street, Cedartown, GA, 30125, United States Componex Inc Tel: +1 770 748 3497 Clements Industries, Inc. Website: http://www.componex.net Fax: +1 770 748 5133 Website: http://www.tach-it.com Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ctsindustries.com Computer Productivity Services Inc. Codimag Website: http://www.cpsinc.ca CTS Industries is the only exclusive narrow web Website: http://www.codimag.fr complete manufacturer of quality anilox rolls for flexo printing presses. Our products are made in Continental Datalabel the USA for the people by the people. We have 32 COE Carl Ostermann Erben GmbH Website: http://www.datalabel.com years of growth to talk about and we continue to Website: http://www.coe-bremen.de strive for the best.

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Color-Dec Italy Convertech Equipment Pvt Ltd Website: http://www.color-dec.it Website: http://www.convertechblades.com

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customized colours. All products can be tailored- DigiFlex Ltd made to meet individual customer requirements. Website: http://www.digiflex-print.com Every label needs a good base.

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Dalim Software GmbH Specialists in the field of narrow web offset Distribuidora Gr·fica Novaro, SA de CV. Website: http://www.dalim.com printing applications. DGpM holds extensive Website: http://www.gnovaro.com knowledge on the use of offset printing for flexible packaging and labels. Our product Dantech Ltd portfolio includes the Thallo, a hybrid offset Dixie Graphics Website: http://www.dantech.co.uk Website: http://www.dixiegraphics.com printing presses in the range of 520 to 1050mm web width. Key element of the Thallo Dantex Graphics Ltd is that it allows variable size printing by the use DJM variable data printing Website: http://www.dantex.com of sleeves, and can combine it with efficiency Website: http://www.djm.nl features providing this second generation press with critical advantages in terms of Davis-Standard, LLC, Converting Systems profitability. In addition, DGpM is agent for DMS, INC. Website: http://www.davis-standard.com Iwasaki tekko offset machinery. Website: http://www.dmsdies.com

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Diavy is a specialized company which is has developed the holographic sector, both in terms of technology/machinery and in terms of products, thanks to continuous research and innovation, enabling the company to grow on the delfortgroup AG market. Security labels of the void-type are part Domino Printing Sciences PLC Fabrikstrasse 20, Traun, 4050, Austria of our product range together with customized Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8TU, UK Tel: +43 7229 776 0 holographic embossed films which combine Tel: +44 1954 782 551 Fax: +43 7229 776 18100 multiple security level. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.domino-printing.com Website: http://www.releasebasepaper.com Dice Graphic Technologies/Prototype and With over 35 years’ experience manufacturing delfortgroup is a manufacturer of high quality Production Systems industrial digital inkjet printing systems, we specialty papers and is today a leading supplier Website: http://www.dicegt.com constantly strive to do more for our customers. As of release base papers for the self-adhesive and the market demands more variation, versioning, siliconizing industry. The Tersil range is produced personalization and shorter runs, Domino in both Tervakoski, Finland and Dunafin in Dienes Corporation continues to deliver high quality, reliable and Hungary. Tersil glassine liners are suitable for a Website: http://www.dienesusa.com flexible digital solutions for a range of labeling and wide range of self-adhesive applications and are variable data printing applications. If you have available in various grammages in standard or label printing or variable data printing requirements including addressing, personalization, numbering,

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Double E Company Website: http://www.doubleeusa.com Ee Eastman Kodak Company eltromat GmbH Dover Flexo Electronics, Inc. Website: http://www.graphics.kodak.com Herforder Straße 249-251 Website: http://www.dfe.com 33818 Leopoldshöhe / Germany Phone +49 (0) 5208 987-600 Eckart America Corporation Website: http://www.eltromat.de Dow Corning (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Website: http://www.eckart.net Website: http://www.dowcorning.com/paper eltromat was founded in 1960 and is today a market leader in high-quality optical measurement Eckart GmbH and control systems for inline printing processes. Dow Corning Corporation Website: http://www.eckart.net The product range includes web viewing systems, Website: http://www.dowcorning.com/psi inspection systems and workflow solutions for 100% print quality as well as control and color Ecology Coatings measurement systems especially for the gravure Dowell Printing Equipment Co Ltd Website: http://www.ecologycoatings.com and flexo printing processes. Innovations with Website: http://www.dowellprint.com high customer benefit are developed in exchange with manufacturers and users of printing presses, Edale Ltd Doyle Systems (formerlyJE Doyle Co.) as well as with technical universities and colleges. Website: http://www.edale.com More than 3,500 customers worldwide rely on Website: http://www.doylesystems.com solutions from eltromat. The global service ensures efficiency and reliability of installed Edelmann Graphics GmbH systems. eltromat offers tailor-made service DPL Industri A/S, UV Curing Systems Website: http://www.edelmann-graphics.com Website: http://www.dpl.dk solutions according to the individual requirements of the customers. Headquartered in Leopoldshoehe (Germany) the Edson International family-owned company employs over 200 people DPST & DPST Inks Website: http://www.edson-international.com Website: http://www.dpst.us at its locations in Germany, Australia, Spain, Italy, United States, and India. Edwards Label Draabe Humidification Website: http://www.edwardslabel.com Website: http://www.draabe.com EM2 Website: http://www.em2.fr

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Drilling Tech Services/POPPS Website: http://www.drillingtechservices.com Encres Dubuit Website: http://www.encresdubuit.com Electro Optic Werkzeugtechnik GmbH Drohmann GmbH Easycut Einsteinstrafle 7 / Interpark, Groflmehring, 85098, Website: http://www.drohmann.com Germany Enercon Industries Corporation Tel: +49 8456 75 950 0 Website: http://www.enerconind.com/treating Fax: +49 8456 75 950 10 DSE Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.dse.uk.com Website: http://www.electro-optic.de Epson America Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA, 90806, Manufacturers of flexible magnetic cutting dies United States Dunmore for rotary cutting and flatbed die-cutting; long-life- Tel: +1 818 620 2730 Website: http://www.dunmore.com flexible dies; magnetic cylinders and bed plates; Fax: +1 562 290 4530 rotary cutting cylinders; correction tools for flexible Email: [email protected] dies; feeler gauge to check the gap between Website: http://www.epson.com/surepress DuPont de Nemours (Deutschland) GmbH magnetic cylinder and counter-pressure cylinder; Website: http://www.cyrel.eu microscope for controlling the cutting blades; The SurePress industrial inkjet digital label press length measuring tools, electronic power check with White ink makes high-quality, short-run label (EPCH) for controlling the pre-press power on the printing easier and more efficient, even on metallic Dupont Packaging Graphics cutting station. and clear substrates. Color match and reproduce Website: http://www.cyrel.com spot colors economically for higher saturation and true-to-life shades; proofs are easily made Electromatic Equipment Co, Inc on the press. No color adjustment required during Durst Image Technology US Website: http://www.checkline.com the job or drift of the registration marks. Little Website: http://www.durstus.com substrate waste, low power consumption and only one operator required. Automated maintenance eliminated the need to halt the press during Durst Phototechnik production. Website: http://www.durst.it

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FlexoExport Ltd 5 Center Rd. West, Old Saybrook, CT, 06475, United States Tel: +1 860 388 4333 Fax: +1 860 388 1171 ExxonMobil Chemical Company Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.oppfilms.com Website: http://www.flexo.com Eson CZ Karlicka 457, 252 29, Lety, Czech Republic For over 20 years FlexoExport has been buying Tel: 00420 2578 300 39, EyeC GmbH and selling pre-owned flexographic presses and Fax: 00420 2578 30529 Website: http://www.EyeC.de converting equipment, across the country and around the globe. Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.eson.cz Flexographic Technical Association (FTA)/ Eson CZ s.r.o. came into being as a family Ff FLEXO Magazine business in late 2000. Our knowledge and years of experience in the area of manufacturing self- Fag Graphic Systems SA Website: http://www.flexography.org adhesive labels has been a solid basis for our Website: http://www.fag.ch own production of cutting sheets. Our current Flexographic Trade Services production is based at our own production Website: http://www.flexotradeservices.com facilities using the best and newest equipment Far East Yu La Industry Limited Website: http://www.sino-foil.com in the field. The newest CNC machines provide the best quality and the certainty of problem- FlexoLaser GmbH free use of cutting bands by the customer. Our FFH - Flexo For Hire/NPPS Website: http://www.flexolaser.de production uses the finest machinery as well Website: http://www.npps1.com as a standardized manufacturing process with 100 percent inspection of every product before Flexor (EMIS Ltd) delivery. Testing samples and protocols on output Fife-Tidland GmbH Website: http://www.flexor.pl measurements are a part of what we supply to Website: http://www.maxcess.eu customers. Thanks to modern machinery, we can offer customers a high standard of quality and fast delivery as well as products with very non- Filmquest standard shapes of cutting edges, combinations Website: http://www.petfilm.com of cutting edges, microperforations, etc for special uses. Our state-of-the-art technological resources allow our capacity to fully meet the FINAT needs of our domestic customers as well as the Website: http://www.finat.com growing demand from abroad. Our customers from Slovakia, Poland and Bulgaria are proof of Flint Group Narrow Web this. Our goal is to provide clients with high-quality Gutenbergsgatan 1, PO Box 1003, Trelleborg, Fives North American 231 21, Sweden products and certainty now and to do everything Website: http://www.fivesna.com possible so that several years from now that will Tel: +46 410 59 200 Fax: +46 410 59 397 still be the case. Email: [email protected] Fix-A-Form International Ltd Website: http://www.narrowweb.flintgrp.com Website: http://www.fix-a-form.com Esterlam International Ltd Website: http://www.esterlam.com Flint Group Narrow web (formerly Xsys Print Solutions) leading specialist in narrow web FLEXcon Company, Inc. printing inks and varnishes, with the markets Website: http://www.flexcon.com widest product range; inks for letterpress, WB

WWW.LABELSANDLABELING.COM 86 | L&L YEARBOOK 2014 flexo, UV flexo, UV offset or UV screen, individually Freschi Italia Srl Glunz & Jensen Degraf Italy or in combination. We have inks for various Website: http://www.freschi-italy.com Website: http://www.glunz-jensen.com applications; self-adhesive labels, wrap-around; in-mold labels, sleeves, flexible packaging and folding cartons. We support you via a global Frimpeks A.S. GMG Americas distribution network, ensuring first class delivery Website: http://www.frimpeks.com.tr Website: http://www.gmgcolor.com service, dedicated local technical support and award-winning print solutions. Frimpeks Inc Gold Fai Printing Machines Ltd. Zhaoqing Website: http://www.frimpeks.com Website: http://www.goldfai.com FLXON Website: http://www.flxon.com FST GmbH Gonderflex International Inc Website: http://www.fstnet.de Website: http://www.gonderflex.com FMS Force Measuring Systems AG Website: http://www.fms-technology.com Fuji Copian (UK) Ltd Graficon Maschinenbau AG Website: http://www.fujicopian.co.uk Website: http://www.graficon.ch

Fujifilm North America Corporation, Grafisk Maskinfabrik A/S Graphic Systems Division Website: http://www.gm.dk Website: http://www.fujifilmusa.com/graphics Grafitec Web Ltd Website: http://www.grafitecweb.com Focus Label Machinery Ltd Kendryl Park, Chapel Lane, Nottingham, NG13 8GF, United Kingdom Gg Tel: +44 1949 836 223 Fax: +44 1949 836 542 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.focuslabel.com

Focus Label Machinery manufactures a range of modular in-line presses with full print cartridge systems (rapid changeover), as well as the new Grafotronic Centraflex 250/330 central impression press, for Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG Box 138, Landskrona, SE-261 22, Sweden film, labels, stickers, tickets and cartons. Focus Website: http://www.gallus-group.com Tel: +46 418 567 00 also manufactures the Letterflex range of fabric and Fax: +46 418 208 95 garment label printing presses with ultrasonic cutting/ Email: [email protected] folding options. In addition it supplies platemaking, GamSys Software Website: http://www.grafotronic.se video platemounting and video inspection systems Website: http://www.gamsys.net to complement the press ranges. Finishing machines built to the highest European standards. Grafotronic is a fast growing business. Garware Polyester Ltd. We have supplied a large number of machines to Folien Fischer AG Website: http://www.garwarepoly.com label printing companies in 40 different countries Website: http://www.fofi.ch around the world. The Grafotronic concept unites high quality and optimized price/performance Gascogne Laminates ratio. Almost all parts of our machines can be Fortisblades Website: found locally and our engineers are able to Website: http://www.fortisblades.com http://www.gascognelaminates.com monitor your machine from our factory for instant support wherever you need us.

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Francis Buhler AG General Srl Website: http://www.francisbuehler.ch Website: Graphi Mecc Group SRL http://www.general-technology.co.jp Website: http://www.graphimeccgroup.it

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers 2020 Bruck St., Columbus, OH, 43207, United Gerhardt International A/S Graymills Corporation States Website: http://www.gerhardt.net Website: http://www.graymills.com Tel: +1 614 445 1337 Fax: +1 614 445 1555 Email: [email protected] GEW (EC) Ltd Green Bay Packaging Inc. Website: http://www. Website: http://www.gewuv.com Website: http://www.gbp.com/coated franklinadhesivesandpolymers.com

We produce a complete offering of high- GIC-Omegher performance removable, permanent and specialty Website: http://www.gic-omegher.com pressure-sensitive adhesives to meet specific label requirements for many different surfaces. Our adhesives offer various combinations of peel, Global Vision Inc tack and shear strength for specific applications Website: http://www.globalvisioninc.com — from packaging frozen foods to labels that can withstand the heat under the car hood. GSB-Wahl GmbH Globe-Tek Corporation Website: http://www.gsb-wahl.de Website: http://www.globe-tekcorp.com Fraser Anti Static Techniques Ltd Complete product range of inks, varnishes and Website: http://www.fraser-antistatic.co.uk additives. The special focus is straightened on our new MA-Systems (low-migration) for UV flexo, UV

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Breathing new life into nature. Adding value to GSE Dispensing daily life. Hansol knows that only by balancing HP Indigo Mercuriusweg 17, Brummen, 6971 GV, both can we grow in both harmony and affluence. Website: http://www.hp.com/go/indigo Netherlands For a better life and better value, we continually Tel: +31 575 56 80 80 take on challenges and engage in creative Fax: +31 575 56 80 90 activities. Cultivating the dreams of today to Hueck Folien GmbH Email: [email protected] realize a better tomorrow, we go beyond simply Website: http://www.hueck-folien.com Website: http://www.gsedispensing.com satisfying our customer’s needs… to move their hearts. This is the very reason for our existence GSE Dispensing (based Brummen, Netherlands) and the values we pursue. Hansol, creating a Hunkeler AG better world through the convergence of nature, Website: http://www.hunkeler.ch is the world leader in gravimetric dispensing solutions for the graphics, textile and coating culture, and humankind. markets, with 1500 systems installed worldwide. Huzhou Hengxin Trademark Making Featuring cutting-edge software, these reduce make-ready time, achieve spot-on color accuracy, Harper Corporation of America Bringing Co Ltd Website: http://www.harperimage.com Website: http://www.hengxinlabel.com and significantly reduce ink waste. Systems in GSE’s program cover all major print processes and ink volume requirements, from narrow-web to Huzhou Kingdom Coating Industry corrugated board printing. The Colorsat Match has Harper Graphics GmbH been launched for the label market. With a global Website: http://www.harpergraphics.de Co.,Ltd. Website: http://www.king-grp.com distribution network and a subsidiary in Charlotte, USA, the company offers comprehensive service. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Website: http://www.heidelberg.com Huzhou Siny Label material Co., Ltd Website: http://www.sinylabel.com GSM Graphic Supplies & Machinery Ltd Website: http://www.gsmuk.com Heights UK Ltd. Website: http://www.heights.com Hybrid Software Guidolin Girotto S.R.L. Website: http://www.hybridintegration.com Website: http://www.guidolin.com Henan Wellking Technologies Development Co Ltd Gulton Inc. Website: http://www.welling001.com Ii Website: http://www.gulton.com

Henkel AG & Co.KG aA Website: http://www.henkel.com Hh H.B. Fuller Europe GmbH Heraeus Noblelight LLC Website: http://www.hbfuller.com Website: http://www.heraeus-noblelight.com Icap-Sira Chemicals and Polymers Spa Via Corridoni 19, Parabiago (MI), 20015, Italy H.C. Miller Press Herma GmbH Tel: +39 331 496316 Website: http://www.hcmillerpress.com Website: http://www.herma.com/material Fax: +39 331 495005 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.icapsira.com Hangzhou Todaytec Digital Co., Ltd. Hewlett Packard Website: http://www.todaytec.com.cn Website: http://www.hp.com/go/graphic-arts Through its proprietary technologies: Acrylic Water-Based Polymer Dispersions (Acrilem), Acrylic Solvent-Based Polymer Solutions (Acris), Hanita Coatings Highlight UV-Technology GmbH & Co. KG Tackifier Dispersions (Icatack), Polyurethane Website: http://www.hanitacoatings.com Website: http://www.highlight-uv.de Water-based Dispersions (Idrocap) and solvent solutions (Icaflex), Pigment Pastes (Mastertint). Icap-Sira is successfully supplying all PSA HIP-Mitsu s.r.l. business segments worldwide: labels, tapes Website: http://www.hip-mitsu.com (including special tapes), protective films, graphic arts, medical, special applications. four ‘state Holfeld Tool & Die Ltd of the art’ manufacturing units at Parabiago, Barberino di Mugello, San Mauro Torinese and Website: http://www.htd.ie Casorezzo are capable of 125 KT/year polymers and compounds. Quality, full commitment to Hologram Manufacturers Association of environment, health and safety and innovation India (HoMAI) are the main drivers of Icap-Sira sustained growth since 1945, year of its foundation. Website: http://www.homai.org

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IEEC - PBJ Industrial Electronic Pvt Ltd Integration Technology Ltd (ITL) ITW Thermal Films Website: http://www.ieecpbj.com Website: http://www.uvintegration.com Website: http://www.itwthermalfilms.com

IGT Testing Systems Intercoat Website: http://www.igt.nl Website: http://www.intercoat.de

IIMAK Interflex Laser Engravers Website: http://www.iimak.com Website: http://www.laserengrave.com

Iwasaki International Inc. International Financial Services Website: http://www.itk-iii.co.jp Website: http://www.ifsc.com

INX International Ink Co. 150 N. Martingale, Suite 700, Schaumburg, IL, Jj 60173, United States J M Heaford Ltd IIMAK Europe Tel: +1 630 382 1800 Website: http://www.jmheaford.co.uk Liesdonk 5b, Geel, B - 2440, Belgium Fax: +1 847 969 9758 Tel: +32 1457 9800 Email: [email protected] Fax: +32 1457 9808 Website: http://www.inxinternational.com J&J Converting Machinery Email: [email protected] Website: Website: http://www.iimak.eu INX is the third largest producer of ink in North http://www.jjconvertingmachinery.com America and a global supplier as part of Sakata IIMAK is a global leader in TTR manufacture and INX worldwide operations. We are an industry specialty printing, imaging, and marking supplies. leader offering a full line of ink and coating Jalema Filing Systems Continually developing innovative products puts solutions technology for commercial, packaging Website: http://www.jalema.com IIMAK at the forefront of thermal technology. and digital print applications. Our product Offering a comprehensive product range for solutions focus on metal decorating, flexographic, barcode and graphics, IIMAK offers a solution for gravure, web offset, lamination, corrugated, Jänecke+Schneemann Druckfarben all today’s applications through quality partners sheetfed, inkjet and UV/EB inks and coatings. GmbH around the world. The TTR range features high Our Evolve Advanced Digital Solutions were Website: http://www.js-druckfarben.de performance durable resin ribbons and near developed to assist conventional impact printers edge wax-resin inks for high-paced flexible with the integration of digital inkjet printing. packaging applications. IIMAK’s exclusive, Jelight Company Inc patented CleanStart printhead cleaner is a unique Website: http://www.jelight.com feature built into IIMAK’s thermal transfer ribbons IRAC Srl providing preventative maintenance and cost Website: http://www.irac.it savings on thermal transfer printheads. Jet Europe BV Website: http://www.jeteurope.nl ISRA Surface Vision GmbH Imass, Inc. Website: http://www.isravision.com Website: http://www.imass.com Jet USA Corporation Website: http://www.jetusa.com IST Metz GmbH Impact Air Systems Website: http://www.ist-uv.com Website: http://www.impactair.co.uk Jiaozuo Zhuorim Digital Material Co Ltd Website: http://www.zhuorim.com iSys Label Impreglon Cellramic Website: http://www.isys-label.com Website: http://www.impreglon.us

Italnastri S.p.A Industrial Molded Rubber Products Via VIII Marzo 13/15/17, Cerreto Guidi, (FI), Website: http://www.imr-inc.com 50050, Italy Tel: +39 057 158 8949 Fax: +39 057 158 8133 Infinity Foils, Inc Email: [email protected] Jujo Thermal Ltd. Website: http://www.infinityfoils.com Website: http://www.italnastri.it PO Box 92, Kauttua, FI-27501, Finland, Tel: +358 10 303 200, Italnastri produces self-adhesive paper and Fax: +358 10 303 2419 Inglese S.r.l films since 1978. Our offer includes products for Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.inglesesrl.com squeezable applications, solutions for digitally- Website: http://www.jujothermal.com produced prints (Indigo, Xeikon), products for recyclable packaging as well as a wide range of Jujo Thermal is a leading supplier of paper based Inkjet Solutions Ltd articles for the oenological sector. Website: www.inkjetsolutions.co.uk direct thermal face materials to the self-adhesive label industry. When selecting labels based of Itasa Jujo Thermal paper, you not only get good looking Inkstar Office Appliance Factory of Tianjin Website: http://www.itasa.es printouts and perfectly scanning bar codes, you Website: http://www.inkstar.cn get maximum performance out of your printing system as well. Jujo Thermal is the safe solution. ITD S.r.l Innolutions, Inc Website: http://www.textil.it Website: http://www.innoinc.com Jurmet sp. z.o.o. Website: http://www.jurmet.com.pl ITW Dynatec Innovia Films Website: http://www.itwdynatec.com Website: http://www.innoviafilms.com JV Imaging Solutions, Inc Website: http://www.jvisinc.com ITW Foils BV Website: http://www.itwfoils.nl

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Label Traxx Website: http://www.LabelTraxx.com Kk K Laser Technology (USA) Co., Ltd. Label Vision Systems, Inc Website: http://www.coldfoil.com Website: http://www.lvs-inc.com

Kocher + Beck GmbH + Co. K Laser Technology Inc. Rotationsstanztechnik KG Website: http://www.klasergroup.com Dieselstrasse 6, Pliezhausen, 72124, Germany Tel: +49 7127 9785 28 Fax: +49 7127 9785 55 K2 International Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.k2flexo.com FaWebsite:rbanpas shttp://www.kocher-beck.deung : Rot : HKS 13 Global supplier of cutting tools with production Labelform Graphics Ltd Kanzaki Specialty Papers plants in Germany, UK, USA and Russia. The 3 The Links, Painthorpe, Wakefield, WF4 3QP, Website: http://www.kanzakiusa.com product range includes flexible dies for flat and United Kingdom rotary applications; magnetic cylinders; solid Tel: +44 1924 254 099 cutting cylinders CNC and EDM; sprocket hole KANZAN Spezialpapiere GmbH Fax: +44 1924 254 099 punching dies; slitting and perforating cylinders; Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.kanzan.de crosscutting and perforating cylinders; print Website: http://www.labelformgraphics.co.uk cylinders; hot stamping tools and die-cutting units; Special tools like Gap Master System, Tec Suppliers of high-quality used presses and Screen System and UR Precision, a non stop finishing equipment for the self-adhesive label and winding technology. flexible packaging industries. Expert loading and packing services available, including installations to most parts of the world. Please check our Kodak website for the latest machines for sale. Website: http://www.kodak.com/go/packaging

Karlville Development LLC Website: http://www.karlville.com Kolon USA Inc Website: http://www.kolon-usa.com

KCC Silicones Website: http://www.kccworld.co.kr Kongskilde Industries A/S Website: http://www.kongskilde.com

Kersten Elektrostatik GmbH Labelmate LLC. Website: http://www.kersten.de 69 Avenue Alphonse XIII, Brussels, 1180, KPG (Europe) Limited Belgium Website: http://www.kpgeurope.com Tel: +32 2 375 6960 Kett US Fax: +32 2 375 3896 Website: http://www.kett.com Email: [email protected] KPG Corporation Website: http://www.labelmate.com Website: http://www.kpg-corp.com

KG Digital Solutions Labelmate is the leading manufacturer of quality Website: http://www.kgdigital.com label rewinders, unwinders, dispensers, slitters, Kroenert counters and core chucks. A new range of label Website: http://www.kroenert.com transport systems was developed for inkjet King Label Adhesive Products Co., Ltd printing and RFID programming. Labelmate Website: http://www.kinglabel.com products are engineered and manufactured KTI-Keene Technology, Inc. Website: http://www.keenetech.com in Brussels, Belgium. Labelmate products are available in more than 70 countries around the Kingfisher Inks world. All rewinders have a 5-year parts and labor Website: http://www.kingfisherinks.com limited warranty. All other products are backed by Kugler-Womako GmbH Website: http://www.kw.kpl.net our 3-year parts and labor limited warranty.

Kirk-Rudy/Ohio Addressing Machine Website: http://www.ohioaddressing.com Kühnast Strahlungstechnik GmbH Website: http://www.uv-technology.de

KK Enterprise Co., Ltd. Website: http://www.kk-tack.com.tw Kunshan Formula Coating Technology Website: http://www.formulacoating.com

Klockner Pentaplast Website: http://www.kpfilms.com Labelmen Machinery Co. Ltd Kurz Transfer Products LP No. 9, Tin-Hu 3rd St., Kuei Shan Hsiang, Tao- Website: http://www.kurzua.com Yuan Hsien, 33378, Taiwan

Koan Hao Enterprise Co.,Ltd Tel: +886 3 318 3939 Website: http://www.koanhao.com Fax: +886 3 396 2121 Kyoto International Corporation Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.lanbel.jp Website: http://www.labelmen.com

Labelmen is a renowned brand name in printing industry for more than 40 years, specializing in Ll manufacturing of full rotary letterpress, silk screen printing machines and multi-functional flat bed Label Planet Pvt. Ltd. label printing presses. If you are in the business of Website: http://www.label-planet.com in-mold label, self-adhesive label, laminated tubes, single layer non-supported films (BOPP, PET, PVC) or other packaging materials, you certainly should

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Leonardus S.r.l - Italy Website: http://www.leonardus.it Leonhard Kurz Far East Ltd. Website: http://www.kurzfe.com.hk LTHD Corporation SRL Leviteks Ltd. Sti. Labeltech sas di Gabriele D’Onofrio & C 70 Ardealului Str., Timisoara, Timis, 300153, Website: http://www.leviteks.comPositive Negative Via Sicilia 51, , Bienate (MI), 20020, Italy Romania Tel: +39 331 307031 Tel: +40 256 201273 Fax: +39 331 305597 Lieben Dies Fax: +40 256 490813 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.liebendies.co.za Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.labeltech.it Website: http://www.lthd.com

Labeltech sas is your trusted partner for slitting, Link Label Machinery Co Ltd LTHD Corporation is the leading producer rewinding, die-cutting and label inspection Website: http://www.linklabel.com in Romania of special labels for electronic, machines that supports you through the label automotive and general purpose activities. finishing process. We believe that customization Using digital equipment and special materials is the key to reach client’s requirements at the like polyimide, polyester, vinyl, acrylate, paper, lowest cost, so instead of several models with LTHD Corporation is capable of short delivery different uses and performances, we offer just one times and flexible production schedule. LTHD general purpose base model at the state for both Corporation is always ready to meet the paper and plastic film support, and a wide range customer requirements focusing on several of accessories. Our machine is fully servo-driven aspects: planning and consultancy, material and can detect missing label and matrix waste at and equipment supply, process support, media top machine speed of 350m/min (980fpm). A high Lintec (Suzhou) Tech Corporation identification and supply: labels, printers, factory integration level has been reached with Website: http://www.lintec.co.jp ribbons, barcode scanners, system integration, the latest 11 color touch screen with ethernet/wi- traceability and authorized service. fi connection. This innovation makes possible the connection with company database for statistic Lintec Europe BV storage, a detailed production monitoring, the Arrangements Website: http://www.lintec-europe.com Luminescence possibility of determine the job schedule off line Website: http://www.luminescence.co.uk and a quick and secure internet tele service, for remote machine debug and software update. Versatility, technology and usability are its best Lundberg Tech A/S skills and place our machine among the best Website: http://www.lundbergtech.com products on market.

Lüscher AG Maschinenbau Laem Systems Srl Website: http://www.luescher.com Website: http://www.laemsystem.com Lombardi Converting Machinery Srl Website: http://www.lombardi.it Lake Image Systems Ltd Website: http://www.lakeimage.com Lombardi Converting Machinery s.r.l. is a Mm company that has been operating for 30 years in the sector of converting machinery. Since 1994 m print morlock gmbh + co. kg Website: http://www.mprint.biz Lake Image Systems, Inc. Lombardi enters the field of flexographic printing Website: http://www.lakeimage.com with Lexus, a narrow web central drum flexo press. At Labelexpo 2007 Lombardi presents Flexoline, the narrow web flexo press in line. In Mach III Clutch Inc Website: http://www.machiii.com Lamp Tech 2008 Lombardi presents Synchroline, fully servo Website: http://www.lamp-tech.com motorized and register control flexo press. In 2010 Lombardi acquires the company DMR, entering in Mactac the field of screen printing machines. Website: http://www.MACtac.com/rolllabel

Longford International Ltd Magnum Magnetics Corporation 41 Lamont Avenue, Toronto, ON, M1S 1A8, Website: http://www.magnummagnetics.com/ Canada labelmag Tel: +1 416 298 6622 Fax: +1 416 298 6627 Lartec - Flexible Dies Email: [email protected] Malbate Website: http://www.lartec.com.es Website: http://www.longfordint.com Website: http://www.malbate.com

Longford International is a leader in the design, Lecco Industries Ltd manufacturing and supply of friction feeders and Manter Website: http://www.suncrown.com custom systems for the print finishing and label Website: http://www.manter.es printing industries. The patented OS700 Triple Motor Surge Feeder feeds booklets to a pinch point of a Lederle Machine Company web press or offline finishing system at speeds of Marabu GmbH & Co. KG Website: http://www.lederle.com up to 40,000 pieces per hour with pinpoint accuracy Website: http://www.marabu-inks.com of +/- 0.5mm. Longford also manufactures custom high speed tipping feeders and systems for the Lemmaco Kft pharmaceutical printing industry. Mark Andy Website: http://www.lemmaco.com Website: http://www.markandy.com

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Mark Products Corp Merobel - Redex Andantax company employs more than 250 people all Website: http://www.mpc800.com Website: http://www.merobel.com over India. Engaged in supply of world’s leading printing, pre-press and print finishing equipment and also manufactures its own inkjet system for Martin Automatic Inc Metagalaxy Industries Co., Ltd. large format printing and single pass high-speed Website: http://www.martinautomatic.com Website: http://www.metagalaxy.com.tw variable data printing under its own brand names Pixeljet and JETSCI respectively.

Mastercorp Group Microplex Website: http://www.mastercorp.com.br Website: http://www.microplex-usa.com Morgan Design Group Website: http://www.mdgglobal.com

Matho GmbH Mid American Rubber Website: http://www.matho.com Website: http://www.midamericanrubber.com MPI Release Website: http://www.mpirelease.com

Matthias Paper Corporation Mida Maquinaria Website: http://www.matthiaspaper.com Website: http://www.midamaquinaria.com

Max Daetwyler Corporation Midway Rotary Die Solutions 13420 Reese Blvd. West, Huntersville, NC, Website: http://www.midwayrotary.com 28078, United States Tel: +1 704 875 1200 MPS Systems B.V. Fax: +1 704 875 0781 Mimaki Europe BV Lichtenhorststraat 4, , Didam, 6940 BA, Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mimakieurope.com Netherlands Website: http://www.daetwyler-usa.com Tel: +31 316 291 260 Manufacturer of custom-made doctor blades for Mirage Inks Ltd Fax: +31 316 291 261 flexo, gravure, and specialty printing; specialized Website: http://www.mirageinks.com Email: [email protected] doctor blades for all printing and coating Website: http://www.mps4u.com applications, including the One-Step, which eliminates or greatly reduces UV spitting and Mitsubishi Polyester Film MPS’ product line consists of three press models: the Soft Blade, which is designed to significantly Website: http://www.m-petfilm.com EC machine for labels and film; EF multi-substrate reduce score lines; ultrasonic cleaning systems. press; EXL in sleeve offset or wide web flexo From pre-press to pressroom, Daetwyler provides version. MPS is responsible for a large number solutions necessary to improve efficiency and Miyakoshi Printing Machinery Co. Ltd of revolutionary innovations like servo drive productivity. Website: http://www.miyakoshi.co.jp technology and Automated Print Control (APC) for all relevant press settings, including Job Memory. A user-friendly interface including iControl Maxcess International MLC Facas de Precisao guarantees optimal operator satisfaction. The Website: http://www.maxcessintl.com Website: http://www.mlc.com.br presses are developed with the absolute focus on print quality and the lowest cost per 1,000 labels.

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Momentive Performance Materials Website: http://www.momentive.com Mühlbauer, Inc. 226 Pickett’s Line, Newport News, VA, 23603- 1366, United States MDV GmbH Mona Equipments Tel: +1 757 947 2820 An der Pfingstweide 3, Karlstein, 63791, Germany Website: http://www.monaequipments.com Fax: +1 757 947 2930 Tel: +49 6188 952 0 Email: [email protected] Fax: +49 6188 952 212 Website: http://www.muhlbauer.com Email: [email protected] Mondi Coatings & Consumer Packaging Website: http://www.mdv-group.com GmbH Mühlbauer is a global, independent consultant Website: http://www.mondigroup.com and manufacturer of turnkey automation solutions Reliable partner for creative coating solutions for the smart card, rfid smart label, semiconductor supplying speciality face papers and films to backend, flexible solar cell manufacturing and the self-adhesive manufacturers, and Robuskin vision industries. Mühlbauer solutions enable for tags and tickets to narrow web reel printers. clients to manufacture any type of chip card, Fluolux XTR, fluorescent papers for labels, Fluolux including id cards, e-passports, e-visa, contact, Copy for laser/copiers, or Jetprint for inkjet contactless and dual interface cards, as well as printers. Metallics and digital imaging (including multimedia cards and rfid smart labels (active Xeikon/Xerox/Indigo) substrates for labeling, and and passive) for access control, supply chain heat seal papers. management, tracking of goods and applications for the retail industry. Monotech Meech International 3rd Floor, City Centre, 66, Thirumalai Road, T. Nagar, Chennai, 600 017, India Website: http://www.meech.com Muller Martini Druckmaschinen GmbH Tel: +91 44 28157894 Website: http://www.mullermartini.com Fax: +91 44 2815 7973 Meech Static Eliminators Ltd Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.monotechinkjetsystems.in Website: http://www.meech.com Multifeeder Technology Inc Website: http://www.multifeeder.com With its head office in Chennai, MSl has 12 regional offices providing spare parts and Melzer maschinenbau GmbH sales and service support to its customers. The Website: http://www.melzergmbh.com

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NewPage Specialty Papers is the largest producer of specialty papers in North America and Latin Nastrificio di Cassano SpA America. Our products include PointSil release Nuova Gidue S.r.l Website: http://www.nastrificiodicassano.com liner base papers as an excellent glassine Website: http://www.gidue.com alternative, UniTherm thermal transfer base National Paper Company papers and OptiTherm direct thermal base Website: http://www.nationalpapercompany. paper. Additionally, NewPage offers Sterling C1S, com Oxford HB, OptiLabel HB, UniSil and OptiPrime Oo pressure-sensitive label papers. Wet strength white and metalizing label papers are available for Nazdar beverages in glass, plastic and metal containers. Website: http://www.nazdar.com NewPage also produces cut and stack label papers for every application.

NDC Infrared Engineering Website: http://www.ndcinfrared.com NexGen Enviro Systems Inc Website: http://www.nexgenenviro.com OKI proColor 2000 Bishops Gate Boulevard, Mt. Laurel, NJ, NDC Spray Coating System Fabricating 08054, United States Nicely Machinery Development Co. Ltd Co., Ltd. Tel: +1 855 654 6777 Website: http://www.nicely.com.tw Website: http://www.ndccn.com Fax: +1 856 222 5117 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.okidata.com/procolor Nickel Printing Machinery Co Ltd Neenah Paper Inc Website: http://www.nickel8.com Website: http://www.neenah.com The future of commercial-grade printing starts with OKI proColor – a new generation of printers that will change the game in digital Neuralog GHS Label Printers color output, delivering all the speed, accuracy Website: http://www.drumlabelprinter.com and productivity of commercial-grade digital presses, but without the commercial-grade New Force Magnetics price tag. From full-color labels, cut sheets, Website: http://www.newforcemagnetics.com transfer media and embellished envelopes, they’re not just printers: they’re producers. Nikka Research Deutschland GmbH Newell Busines Services Co., Ltd Friedrich-List-Str. 20-24, WEKO Building, Website: http://www.newellbiz.com Leinfelden, Echterdingen, 70771, Germany Omet Srl Tel: +49 711 1608 92-0 Website: http://www.omet.it Fax: +49 711 1608 92-1 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nikka-research.com Omnova Solutions Inc. Website: http://www.omnova.com Nikka Research Deutschland GmbH is specialized in providing high-tech automation, inspection and measurement solutions for the labels and packaging printing industries. We are Newfoil Machines Limited part of the Nikka group with more than 50 years’ Moorhey Engineering Works, Moorhey Street, experience in providing solutions for the graphic Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 1JE, United Kingdom industry. Our product line includes cameras for Tel: +44 (0)161 627 0550, printing machine and rewinder inspection and Fax: +44 (0)161 627 0551 PDF-to-print comparison for the pre-press. We Email: [email protected] offer complete solutions for workflow, variable Website: http://www.newfoilmachines.co.uk data and hologram inspection for cosmetics, pharmaceutical, security, packaging, beverage Newfoil Machines Limited, the world’s leading and food product printing. supplier of hot foil stamping and embossing machines to the label printing industry,

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Open Data Srl Papierfabrik August Koehler Ag Via Anticolana Km 0300, Anagni, (FR), 03012, Hauptstraße 2, 77704 Oberkirch, Germany Pinewood Label Systems Limited Italy Tel: +49 7802 81-0 Website: http://www.pinewoodlabels.com Tel: +39077577681 Fax: +49 7802 81-4330 Fax: +390775774018 E-Mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.koehlerpaper.com Pitman, An Agfa Company Website: http://www.openitaly.com Website: http://www.agfagraphics.com The name Koehler stands for high-quality special Open Data is a leading producer of hand-held papers in the areas: thermal papers, carbonless labelers with a worldwide network of distributors papers, fine papers and technical specialities, Platingtech Beschichtung GmbH and dealers. Its range of labelers includes: one, colored papers and specialitites, decor papers Website: http://www.platingtech.at two and three-line guns, alphanumerical models, and wood pulp board. With a turnover of 725 machines with bold digits and sequential labellers million euros, sales of more than 502,000 tons with consecutive numbering bands. Its latest of paper and more than 1.700 employees, the Polinas Plastic of America, Inc. Website: http://www.polinas.com projects consist in the production of a very light Koehler Paper Group is one of the few independent and handy labeler, especially designed for German companies in the paper industry. We use extremely competitive markets, an electronic label state-of-the-art technology to produce paper for applicator, completely innovative. you at four locations – our head office in Oberkirch Polinas Plastik Website: http://www.polinas.com and plants in Kehl, Greiz and Weisenbach.

Orthotec, Wan An Precise Machinery Polykote Corporation Works Co., Ltd. Paragon Inks Website: http://www.polykotecorp.com 7-1 Lane 18 Section 2, 1st Floor, Taipei, 10662, Website: http://www.paragoninks.co.uk Taiwan Tel: +886 2 23635092 PolymagTek Inc. Fax: +886 2 23622137 Website: http://www.polymagtek.com Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.orthotec.com.tw Polyonics Orthotec manufacturers the TWP3552 Twin Website: http://www.polyonics.com Hybrids rotary machine, featuring hybrid flexo and letterpress inking system in one station and a hybrid web feed system: either semi- or PC Industries Polyplex (Thailand) Public Company full-rotary in one machine. The CFT3536 semi- Website: http://www.pcindustries.com Limited rotary offset machine features an exclusive Website: http://www.polyplex.com inking design for quicker and easier make- PCM Image-Tek ready and material saving. The CSL3022 semi- Website: http://www.image-tk.com rotary machine’s new inking system upgrades Polyplex Corporation Limited the quality of the letterpress printing. The Website: http://www.polyplex.com

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Prati s.r.l. Via Deruta 2, Faenza, 48018, Italy Pp Tel: +39 0546 46889 Pack Vision BV Fax: +39 0546 46638 Perfect Proofer by Integrity Engineering Website: http://www.packvision.nl Email: [email protected] 12303 323rd Avenue, Princeton, MN, 55371, Website: http://www.praticompany.com United States Packaging & Converting Hotline Tel: +1 763 856 4040 Since 1973 we have been designing and Website: http://www.packaginghotline.com Fax: +1 763 856 5050 manufacturing machinery for finishing processes Email: [email protected] during the post-printing phase of self-adhesive Website: http://www.perfectproofer.com labels. For forty years now, we have been Pamarco Global Graphics, Europe promoting Made in Italy technological excellence Website: http://www.pamarcoglobal.com Perfect Proofer by Integrity Engineering is the in the high precision mechanics sector, all over leading global company on the forefront of the world. In fact, we have installed over 2,300 precision ink proofing. Providing complete pre- machines and we can boast of a network of agents Pantec GS Systems AG production ink proofing solutions. Using proven and distributors who are present throughout Website: http://www.pantec.com Patented Technology and methodology that Europe, the Middle East, India, Russia, Oceania, increase press profits by reducing press down time South Africa, North America and South America. through the elimination of press side adjustments. Papertec Inc The Perfect Proofers ability to consistently proof Website: http://www.papertecinc.com ink in the ink room that accurately matches on Praxair Surface Technologies press with no hassle is our business. Get your Website: http://www.praxair.com/printing Proofs together with our make ready solutions. Take advantage of the Perfect Proofer Press Calibration System. Ink-proofing solutions for all Precision AirConvey Corp segments of the flexographic industry. Website: http://www.airconvey.com

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Prime UV Systems, Inc. ProjetoPack & Associados Website: http://www.primeuv.com Website: http://www.projetopack.com Rapid Label Systems, Distributed by: Impression Technology Americas Inc. Website: http://www.rapidlabelsys.com Primera Technology, Inc Prooftag Website: http://www.primeralabel.com Website: http://www.prooftag.net Ravenwood Packaging Ltd Website: www.ravenwood.co.uk Propheteer International, LLC Website: http://www.propheteerintl.com Rayven, Inc Website: http://www.rayven.com Propyplast Website: http://www.propyplast.com Re S.p.a. Controlli Industriali Printgraph Website: http://www.re-spa.com Proveedora Flexografica via Galvani 26/A, Settimo Milanese, Milano, Website: http://www.flexografica.com 20019, Italy Tel: +39023288121 REA Elektronik GmbH Fax: +39023287741 Teichwiesenstrasse 1, Muehltal, D-64367, Provident Group; The Germany Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.providentgrp.com Website: www.printgraph.it Tel: +49 6154 638 0 Fax: +49 6154 638 195 Email: [email protected] Printgraph group is one of the most innovative Pulse Roll Label Products Ltd Website: http://www.rea.de and fully automated companies in its market. Website: http://www.pulserl.com The company has know-how in all technologies available in the printing market. After many years of R&D, Printgraph has been granted QSPAC Industries, Inc eight worldwide patents for revolutionary Website: http://www.qspac.com products such Finito, Finito NoStop, Finito RiServa, Finito NoStick and Finito Dress, considered game-changing technology for the Quality Discount Press Parts & Equipment Website: http://www.qualitydiscount.com blanket and its underpacking. It also produces advanced fountain solution concentrates Recyl SAS under the Dyna brand through its holding PCO Quartz Lamps Inc 17, Rue de Montrèal, Ville-la-Grand, 74100, Europe. Website: http://www.qlistore.com France Tel: +33 (0) 450 92 48 68 Fax: +33 (0) 450 95 54 72 Print Products Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.printproductsinc.com Rr Website: http://www.recyl.com R.C. Lamps S.n.c. / VTI Recyl SAS is proud to supply flexo printers with PrintConcept UV-Systeme GmbH Website: http://www.rclamps.it the highest quality cleaning products, cleaning Website: http://www.printconcept-uv.de machines and accessories since 1989. Our cleaners, used manually or in our cleaning raantec GmbH & Co. KG machines, will permit printers to keep a high Website: http://www.raantec.de quality level all along the printing process. For all kind of inks, varnishes and coatings, Recyl SAS can provide you with the most appropriate Radior (France) S.A.S cleaning solution. Don’t hesitate to visit our Website: http://www.radior.net website to learn more about us, our cleaners, our

Print Proof Solutions B.V. cleaning machines and accessories. Mercuriusweg 17, 6971 GV Brummen, Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 575 568 020 REM Manufacturing Website: http://www.webexinc.com Fax: +31 (0) 575 568 090 Email: [email protected] www.printproofsolutions.com Revista Desktop Website: http://www.revistadesktop.com.br Print Proof Solutions helps flexo printers with lowering cost and saving time with press Railex (Filing) Ltd proofing their inks. The company is the European Crossens Way, Marine Drive, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9LY, United Kingdom Rheintacho Messtechnik GmbH distributor for the Perfect Proofer, an automated Website: http://www.rheintacho.com proofing system for flexo inks with a proven track Tel: +44 1 704 222100 record and an installed base of 100 systems Fax: +44 1 704 225814 Email: [email protected] worldwide. Print Proof Solutions is located in the Ricoh Electronics, Inc. Netherlands. Website: http://www.railexfiling.co.uk Website: http://www.rei.ricoh.com Railex are specialists in the storage of large Printech Machinery Trading Canada format media. Railex hanging file systems Website: http://www.printechmachinery.ca have been used in the print industry for 30 years and can accommodate a wide range of sizes and media, from artwork, negatives Printex Srl and film, through to print plates and label Website: http://www.printexsrl.com cutters. The systems are designed to protect the media from damage and contamination, reduce the time it takes to find the required

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Roll Cover Italiana S.r.L Ryeco Website: http://www.rollcover.it Website: http://www.ryeco.com

Rolling Optics Website: www.rollingoptics.com Ss Ricoh Industrie France S.A.S Saelim CO., LTD. 144 Route de Rouffach, Wettolsheim, F-68920, Rossella S.r.L. Website: http://www.saelim.com France Website: http://www.rossella.it Tel: +33 389 20 40 00 Fax: +33 389 20 41 23 Saiden Technologies Email: [email protected] Rossini North America, Inc. Website: http://www.saiden.com Website: http://www.ricoh-thermal.com/thermal Website: http://www.rossini-na.com

The thermal division of Ricoh Industrie France Sam Meccanica Srl was built in 1992 to service Europe, the Middle Rotary Die Company Sp. z o.o. Website: http://www.sammeccanica.com East and Africa (EMEA) and its 250 employees Website: http://www.rotary.com.pl manufacture some 450 million sq meters of top- coated direct thermal (DT) papers a year. Our Sanki Machinery Co Ltd company also slits rolls of thermal transfer ribbons Rotary Technology International Website: http://www.sanki.web.sh.cwidc.net (TTR) delivered from Japan. Direct thermal papers Website: http://www.rotary-technology.com are used wherever variable information needs to be added to pre-packed foods, pharmaceuticals Sanyo Corporation of America and warehousing/logistics containers. Rotatek S.A. Website: http://www.sanyocorpusa.com Website: http://www.rotatek.com

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Ritrama, Inc. Website: http://www.ritrama-us.com Rotoflex Website: http://www.rotoflex.com SAScoat Vietnam Lot 2/10 Phan Thiet Industrial Park, Phan Thiet Binh Thuan, Vietnam Tel: +84 936 232 431, Fax: +84 623 837 767 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.sascoat.com RK Print Coat Instruments Ltd Abington Road, Litlington, Royston, Herts, SG8 SAScoat is a manufacturer of efficient labelstock. 0QZ, United Kingdom, RotoMetrics Located in the heart of Asia with hubs around Tel: +44 1763 852 187, 800 Howerton Lane, Eureka, MO, 63025, United the world to serve its customer base. Operating Fax: +44 1763 852 502 States with the latest technology and operated by Email: [email protected] Tel: +1 636 587 3600 experienced personnel in the coating industry, Website: http://www.rkprint.com Fax: +1 636 587 3701 SAScoat offers label converters a new sourcing Email: [email protected] opportunity with seamless quality products, from RK specializes in the design and manufacture of Website: http://www.rotometrics.com standard to special. New is an extensive Spirit and equipment used to produce repeatable samples Beverage range and new synthetic laminates. of most surface coatings. The samples can RotoMetrics provides comprehensive tooling be used for QC and R&D purposes including solutions for label and tag, packaging, and customer presentation samples, computer color specialty converting applications. The portfolio matching data and to test for gloss, strength, includs flexible dies, solid rotary dies, magnetic weathering, etc. Our products include the simple cylinders, print cylinders, hot stamping and and inexpensive KHand Coater, the innovative embossing cylinders, as well as die stations, FlexiProof 100 for realistic printability testing on anvils, and pressure monitors. Strategically all types of flexo substrates, and the complex located global manufacturing, service and Versatile Coating Machine which is optimized to repair facilities are positioned in North America, suit specific requirements. Europe, Asia and Australia to provide outstanding Schober USA, Inc. consistent service and quality no matter Website: http://www.schoberusa.com where your converting requirement is located. RK Siebdrucktechnik GmBH RotoMetrics is certified to ISO 14001 standards. Website: http://www.rk-siebdruck.de Schobertechnologies GmbH Industriestrasse 2, Eberdingen, D-71735, RotoTechnix Germany RMS Packaging - Aurora Special Effect Website: http://www.rototechnix.fr Tel: +49 7042 7900 Film Fax: +49 7042 7007 Website: http://www.aurorasef.com Rowat Inks BV Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.schobertechnologies.de Website: http://www.rowatinks.com

Rogers Corporation Schobertechnologies GmbH is a subsidary of Website: http://www.rogerscorp.com Ruco Druckfarben, A.M. Ramp & Co Schober GmbH Holding and specializes in the develpment, design and manufacturing of rotary GmbH tools, modules and specialty machines widely Website: http://www.ruco-inks.com Roland DG Benelux NV used in film, foil, packaging, nonwovens and paper Website: http://www.rolanddg.eu converting industries. Schobertechnologies GmbH Ruian Jingda Printing Machinery Co Ltd is constantly developing and improving their Website: http://www.chinajingda.com standard range of products. Due to their design, Roland DGA Corporation engineering and development techniques, they are Website: http://www.rolanddga.com able to offer customers single source solutions.

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Shantou Yiming Holotech Machine Co Ltd Website: http://www.ymholotech.com

Shenzhen Moma Technology Co., Ltd Website: http://www.momaglobal.com

Screen Europe Smooth Machinery Bouwerij 46, Amstelveen, 1185XX, Netherlands Shiki Machine Supply Corp. No 3 Ming Lung Road, Yang Mei Town, Tao Yuan, Tel: +31 20 4567800 Website: http://www.shiki-co.jp Taiwan, ROC, 326, Taiwan E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +886 3472 5667 Website: www.screeneurope.com Fax: +886 3472 6933 Shuttleworth Business Systems Email: [email protected] Dainippon Screen is a world-renowned Website: http://www.shuttleworth-uk.co.uk Website: http://www.smoothmac.com manufacturer of graphic arts equipment. Screen has a wide range of inkjet presses for the Smooth Machinery Co. Ltd is the well-known production of direct mail, books, point of sale and Sidaplax printing machine manufacturer based in packaging. Website: http://www.sidaplax.com Taiwan. The main products include intermittent offset, letterpress, flexo printing machines, flat-bed serigraphy, hot stamping, die-cutting, Siegwerk SDI embossing, letterpress printing machines Website: http://www.siegwerk.com/ Website: http://www.sdinetwork.com and more. With 40 years’ experience, patents, constant innovations and ISO:9000 certification, Smooth Machinery’s equipment Seal King Ind. Co. Ltd Siegwerk USA Co Website: http://www.sealking.com.tw Website: http://www.siegwerk.com is installed in many countries across five continents. ‘Always listen to customers’ is our concept. We hope you give us the chance to Signet Marking Devices introduce our products so together we can Website: http://www.signetmarking.com have a prosperous future.

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Sekisui TA Industries, LLC Siliconature Substrate JINAGXI Co. LTD Sohn Mfg 6131 Knott Avenue, Buena Park, CA, 90620, Website: http://www.ttschina.cn Website: http://www.sohnmanufacturing.com United States Tel: +1 800 258-8273 Fax: +1 714 868 8696 Simco-Ion/Teknek Solar Plus Company Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.simco-ion.com Website: http://www.solarplus-tape.com.tw/ Website: http://www.sekisui-ta.com eng/index.asp

Sekisui TA Industries, LLC (STA) is a subsidiary Sinkotech USA of Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. in Japan. Since Website: http://www.sinkotech.com Solutions Graphiques 1976, the company has pioneered high Website: quality acrylic pressure-sensitive tape and http://www.solutions-graphiques.com label overlamination products. STA’s products Sistrade - Software Consulting, S.A. Website: http://www.sistrade.com include a broad line of high-performance polypropylene and polyester overlamination Soma Engineering Website: http://www.soma-eng.com products for the label market, including Smag Graphique SuperClear ‘no label look’ finish, matte finish, 22 Avenue du Garigliano, ZAC les Gatines, thermal transfer printable, UL-recognized, Savigny sur Orge, 91600, France Sonic Solutions LLC silicone coated easy release, and more. As Tel: +33 169055933 Website: http://www.sonicsolutionsusa.com an ISO-14001: 2004 certified company, STA Fax: +33 169963020 is dedicated to protecting the world we live in. Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.smag-graphique.com Spandex Group Website: http://www.spandex.com Serame Smag Graphique manufactures converting Website: http://www.serame.com solutions for high-end label and flexible package printing. Routinely customized to meet unique Spartanics requirements of both digital and conventional Website: http://www.spartanics.com Serlem printers, the product portfolio includes roll-to- Website: http://www.serlem.com roll flatbed screen printing presses, inspection / slitter-rewinding equipment, and converting SPEC, Inc machines offering added-value features such as Website: http://www.spec-inc.com Shandong Taibao Anti-Counterfeiting hot stamping, cold foiling, embossing, die-cutting. Technology Products Co., Ltd Smag range highlights are the new 30m/min semi- Website: http://www.zbtbjt.com rotary flatbed screen unit: the flagship Galaxie SGV Specialty Tapes LLC and the new high speed E-CUT S330 finishing Website: http://www.specialtytapes.net machine Shanghai Fudan-Techsun New Technology Co., Ltd. Spilker GmbH Website: http://www.techsun.com.cn SMI Coated Products Website: http://www.spilker.com Website: http://www.smicoatedproducts.com

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Spinnaker Coating SwiftColor/Label Printers Technicote, Inc. 518 East Water St., Troy, OH, 45373, United Website: http://www.swiftcolor.com 222 Mound Avenue, Miamisburg, OH, 45342, States United States Tel: +1 937 332 6500 Tel: +1 937 859 4448 Fax: +1 937 332 6518 Fax: +1 937 859 9096 Email: [email protected] Tt Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.spinps.com Website: http://www.technicote.com Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute, Inc. Spinnaker Coating is a customer-focused (TLMI) Technicote, Inc. has been providing high quality company that manufacturers pressure-sensitive Website: http://www.tlmi.com pressure-sensitive roll label materials to label paper and film constructions for the label converters since 1980. Our experienced staff printing industry. With a Trimless list of over 250 provides solutions to label converters seeking the constructions, including many specialty and best total value. Technicote’s distribution network unique items, customers are able to buy material consists of 10 manufacturing and distribution in the amount they need without additional facilities servicing North America with adhesive and inventory. And, with slitting distribution centers top coated quality paper, film and specialty label located across the country, orders are shipped products. The company consists of three divisions. quickly. Our passion is providing industry-leading 1) Technicote pressure-sensitive roll label service that helps our customers be the quickest products; 2) Siltech silicone release liner products; to respond to their end-users’ needs. Taghleef Industries SpA 3) Westfield sheeted pressure-sensitive label Via E. Fermi, 46, , San Giorgio di Nogaro, 33058, products Italy Squid Inks BV Tel: +39 0431 627 111 Website: http://www.squidinks.eu Fax: +39 0431 621 135 Tectonic International Ltd Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.tectonicinternational.com Website: http://www.ti-films.com Stamp Foil Srl Website: http://www.stampfoil.it Headquartered in Dubai with six production sites Teknek Ltd Website: http://www.teknek.com in Europe, Asia and Middle-East, Ti possess a strong reputation in the BOPP and CPP films Starfoil Technology Netherlands bv industries. Ti has recently entered the bioplastic Tesa SE Website: http://www.starfoil.com market by investing into BoPLA film production Website: http://www.tesa.com branded Nativia. Ti offers an extended portfolio of technologically advanced films for food, labels Start International and non-food applications. Ti’s commitment is to Website: http://www.startinternational.com Tesa Tape, inc. provide the packaging industry with outstanding Website: http://www.tesatape.com products and services, through reliable and Stic on Papers Pvt Ltd consistent quality films. With its in-house R&D in Website: http://www.sticonpapers.com both Europe and Australia, Ti helps its customers to create the most competitive packaging solutions. StopStatic.com division of Alpha Innovation Taiwan Regional Association of Adhesive Website: http://www.stopstatic.com Tape Manufacturers Website: http://www.taiwantape.com

Stork Prints Teslin Substrate by PPG Industries Website: http://www.spgprints.com Website: http://www.teslin.com Tamarack Products Inc Website: http://www.tamarackproducts.com

Stork Prints America, Inc. Testing Machines Inc. Website: http://www.spgprints.com Website: http://www.testingmachines.com Tech Folien Ltd 152 Triumph Way, Triumph Trading Park, Speke Strata-Tac Hall Road, Liverpool, L24 9GQ, United Kingdom TGW International Inc. Tel: +44 151 486 4300 Website: http://www.stratatac.com Website: http://www.tgwint.com Fax: +44 151 486 3335 Email: [email protected] Styers Equipment Company Website: http://www.techfolien.co.uk Tharo Systems, Inc. Website: http://www.styersequipment.com Website: http://www.tharo.com Reliable partner for speciality blown PE/ PP-films (15 - 600 µm). We offer a great variety of films Sun Chemical including paper-like, oxo-degradable, flexible themalco, inc. Website: http://www.sunchemical.com polyolefin (Soft PVC replacement) and many Website: http://www.thelamco.com others. Products suitable for PSA lamination, tags, siliconizing and release coating, and narrow Suntech & Ko LLC web printing are very popular. All our films can be Website: http://www.suntechnko.com offered corona treated or top-coated as required.

Super Web Digital Tech-Cell Ltd Website: http://www.superwebdigital.com Website: http://www.techcell.co.uk

Suron A.C.A. Ltd. Website: http://www.suron.com

Swedev AB Website: http://www.swedev.se

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Toyobo Co Ltd Website: http://www.toyobo.co.jp

Transfer Trade s.r.l. Univacco Technology Inc. Website: http://www.t-trade.it

Thermal Printer Support Ltd Univacco Technology Inc. Unit 2 The IO Centre, Nash Road , Park Farm Treofan America, LLC No. 1-13, Makou Vil., Madou Dist., Tainan City, North, Redditch, B98 7AS, United Kingdom, Website: http://www.treofan.com 72154, Taiwan Tel: +44 1527 517577, Tel: +886 6 5703853 Fax: +44 1527 517533 Fax: +886 6 5102727 Email: [email protected] Tresu Group Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.thermalprintersupport.com Website: http://www.tresu.com Website: http://www.univacco.com

Thermal Printer Support Ltd (TPS) is the UK’s Univacco Technology Inc., founded in 1990, is leading trade only specialist supplier of onsite Trim Waste Management, LLC dedicated to the development and production of annual maintenance contracts, ad hoc repair Website: http://www.trimwastemanagement. hot stamping foils, cold foils, etc. With in-house and return to base service options for all types of com vacuum metalizing and coating technology, thermal transfer and direct thermal print systems. Univacco has solid and successful experiences We can service all brands of desktop and mobile in developing innovative products to either thermal transfer printers, print and apply systems Trinity Graphic USA Inc lead market trends or customized products for and in-line coding printers. We are looking for Website: http://www.trinitygraphic.com consumers’ demands. Univacco’s extensive partners interested in buying and supplying spare product lines cover hot stamping foils, cold parts and printheads for all makes of printers. foils, holographic foils, textile foils, plastic foils, Triton International Enterprises lamination films, hairline foils, silver reverse foils, Website: http://www.tritonint.com etc.

Tri-Tronics Company, Inc. Universal Engraving, Inc.- Website: http://www.ttco.com UEI Group Company Website: http://www.ueigroup.com

Troika Systems Ltd Website: http://www.troika-systems.com Thermal Transfer Solutions Unit 2 The IO Centre, Nash Road, Park Farm North, Redditch, B98 7AS, UK TTR Euroworks BV Tel: +44 1527 517577 Website: http://www.ttr.nl Fax: +44 1527 517577 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.thermaltransfersolutions. Tullis Russell Coaters com/ Website: http://www.trcoaters.co.uk UPM Raflatac P.O. Box 53, Tesomankatu 31, Tampere, 33101, Thermal Transfer Solutions Ltd (TTS) is the one- Finland stop solution provider for all types of thermal Tel: +358 2041 6143 transfer printing. TTS is a UK-based converter Fax: +358 2041 6142 of thermal transfer ribbons and offers Europe’s Uu Email: [email protected] most extensive range of ribbon grades to cover Ubique.Tag Website: http://www.upmraflatac.com all types of thermal transfer printing applications. Website: http://www.ubiquetag.com TTS guarantees to be able to find the right solution UPM Raflatac is one of the world’s leading for your application at the right price, whether you suppliers of self-adhesive label materials. are printing a simple box end label, a best before UCS (UV Curable Systems bvba) UPM Raflatac has a global service network date or a unique custom designed hologram Website: http://www.ucs-inks.be consisting of 13 factories on six continents and for a brand protection application. With over 35 a broad network of sales offices and slitting and years of combined industry experience of thermal distribution terminals worldwide. UPM Raflatac transfer printing, TTS has the knowledge and UL LLC employs around 2,900 people and made sales of experience to offer you the best range of products Website: http://www.ul.com EUR 1.2 billion (USD 1.6 billion) in 2012. and service as expected from your preferred thermal transfer ribbon supplier. Ultralight AG UpSoftware Argentina Website: http://www.ultralight.li Website: http://www.upsoftware.com.ar theurer.com Website: http://www.theurer.com Unilux, Inc. UV Graphic Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Website: http://www.unilux.com (formerly GTI) Thilmany Papers Website: http://www.gtigti.com Website: http://www.thilmany.com Union Chemicar Europe Website: http://www.unionchemicar.nl Thwing Albert Instrument Company Website: http://www.thwingalbert.com

Tilt Lock Website: http://www.tiltlock.com

TodayTec Website: http://www.todaytecllc.com

Tools & Production Inc. Website: http://www.toolsandproduction.com

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and newly growing, ground-breaking success Welon (China) Ltd through collaborative solutions in over 52 Website: http://www.millikenwelon.com countries around the world.

Wikoff Color Corporation Valéron Strength Films 1886 Merritt Road, Fort Mill, SC, 29715, United Website: http://www.valeron.com States UV Ray S.r.l Tel: +1 803 548 2210 Via Rho, 4/6, 20010 Cornaredo (Mi) - Italy Fax: +1 803 548 5728 Tel: +39 0293566066 - 8855 Van Zalinge Email: [email protected] Fax: +39 0293569552 Website: http://www.vanzalinge-bv.nl Website: http://www.wikoff.com Website: http://www.uvray.it Wikoff Color is an innovative maker of printing For over twenty years UV Ray has created inks and coatings with products for tag and unique UV polymerization systems. Today it is label, packaging, commercial, security, a leader in producing customized units, thanks digital and other markets. We tailor-make to its commitment and extensive experience, inks to maximize pressroom efficiencies, and enabling the company to grow in an increasingly provide highly technical, service-oriented competitive and complex market. At UV Ray, approaches to ink making. Through Wikoff’s experience and knowledge allow solutions to be designed from the customer’s point of view, Vetaphone A/S extensive network of branches and technical in line with their priorities and ideas; technology Fabriksvej 11, Kolding, DK 6000, Denmark service representatives we are able to be and innovation create products and systems that Tel: +45 76 300 333 more responsive to our customers’ needs. We are capable of anticipating and exceeding their Fax: +45 76 300 334 proudly push the edge of printing by developing expectations. The capacity and reliability of UV Email: [email protected] new products that will be impressive to the end Ray, as well as the high quality and versatility of Website: http://www.vetaphone.com user. their systems, enable them to work closely with industrial partners on an international scale in Vetaphone is a global supplier of Corona and order to meet specific needs, for patent-pending Plasma surface treatment systems. Being the Wilson Manufacturing Co. projects (covered by strict confidentiality), inventors of the Corona treatment we have over 60 Website: http://www.wilsonmfg.com prototyping, for dedicated and high-performance years’ experience and a wide range of solutions. systems or extreme versions. For the narrow web industry Vetaphone has designed a system to handle today’s demanding 24/7 applications. The system comes equipped Uvitec Printing Ink, Inc. with Vetaphone’s Corona-Plus technology and Website: http://www.uvitec.com Ceramic Electrodes for treating conductive and non-conductive substrates. Quick Change Electrode cartridges for quick and easy cleaning You cut, we care. Uviterno AG and maintenance are standard on our systems. Website: http://www.uviterno.com Wink Stanzwerkzeuge GmbH & Co. KG Lerchenstr. 12-18, 49828 Neuenhaus, Germany VIP Color Tel.: +49 (0) 5941-9270-0 UV-Technik Meyer GmbH Website: www.vipcolor.com Fax: +49 (0) 5941-9270-9900 Glauburgstrafle 34, Ortenberg, Hessen, 63683, Email: [email protected] Germany Website: www.wink.de Tel: +49 (0) 6041 9628 0 Visi-tech Systems Limited Fax: +49 (0) 6041 50577 Website: http://www.visi-tech.co.uk Wink is a leading supplier of die-cutting tools Email: [email protected] for the graphic industries. We produce flexible Website: http://www.uv-technik.com dies, steel rule dies and rotary cylinders for VPF GmbH & Co. KG label converters, envelope producers and Manufacturers of UV lamps, electronic power Website: http://www.vpf.de other printing companies. Headquarters are supplies, UV measuring equipment and all other in Neuenhaus (Germany), with subsidiaries in components for UV lamps. the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, and the USA, and sales agencies worldwide. With Wink, you Ww have a strong and reliable partner at your side who will provide you with all the equipment and Vv Wacker Chemical Corporation service you need to succeed. Our philosophy Website: http://www.wacker.com can be summed up in four short words: ‘You Valco Melton cut, we care.’ 497 Circle Freeway Drive, Suite 490, Cincinnati, OH, 45246, United States Wacker Chemie AG Tel: +1 513 874 6500 Website: http://www.wacker.com Wink US LLC Fax: +1 513 874 3612 Website: http://www.wink-us.com Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.valcomelton.com Wausau Coated Products, Inc. Website: http://www.wausaucoated.com Established in 1952 and renamed in 2008, Valco Melton, the official Valco Cincinnati, Inc. Gluing Xx and Quality Assurance Systems Business, has Web Techniques, Inc. Website: http://www.webtechniquesinc.com Xante Corporation become one of the world’s leading suppliers Website: http://www.xante.com of adhesive application and quality assurance equipment. From simple hand-operated gluers to sophisticated microprocessor-controlled Webtech Int Ltd systems, Valco Melton offers the most extensive Website: http://www.webtechint.com selection of hot melt and cold gluing equipment available from any single supplier. Valco Melton WeiFang DongHang Precision Machine serves a variety of markets, including the paper converting (bookbinding, container, box, bag, Co., Ltd. envelope, folding carton, corrugated) and Website: http://www.donghang.cn packaging, food and beverage, graphics/printing, nonwoven/tissue, wood products, automotive, and other industrial applications. Valco Melton Weldon Celloplast Limited continues to provide companies both recognized Website: http://www.weldoncelloplast.com

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AB Graphic 36 Xeikon Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG Duwijckstraat 17, Lier, 2500, Belgium Website: http://www.zeller-gmelin.de Allen Datagraph Systems 27 Tel: +32 (0)3 443 15 06 Avery Dennison C2 Fax: +32 (0)3 443 14 95 Email: [email protected] Zhejiang Hengfeng Packing Co Ltd Berhalter C3 Website: http://www.xeikon.com Website: http://www.china-tj.com.cn CTI Invest 52 See the proof of digital printing with Xeikon. Cartes 90 Xeikon offers hardware and software solutions ZheJiang WeiGang Machinery Co., LTD that have positioned the company as a leader Website: http://www.weigangmachinery.com Colordyne Technologies 1 in the digital label market. Highlights include: Dantex 58 the new ICE toner printing live on PE facestock labels; the most productive digital label press Zhongtian Machinery Works Co.Ltd Edale 75 on the market; and Xeikon’s unique web2label Website: http://www.ztyj.cn production solution. Furthermore, the company Erhardt & Leimer 46 offers compact folding carton solution, from Flint 51 substrate to complete varnished and die-cut box. Franklin Adhesives 67 Gallus 24 xpedx Website: http://xpedx.com HP 4 IP Protect Magazine 100 Zhongtian Hongda Kocher + Beck 16 22 Jiafeng Road, Liu-an zhuang Industry Park, Yy Xiaodian Town, Beichen District, Tianjin, China Labelmen Machinery 19 300402. Yazoo Mills, Inc. Tel: +86 02654069 Lartec 32 Website: http://www.yazoomills.com Fax: +86 022 26991355 Lombardi 34 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.abypaper.com MCS 28 Yeuell Nameplate & Label MPS Systems 15 Website: http://www.yeuell.com Tianjin Zhongtian Hongda Paper supplies a wide range of materials including semi-gloss, thermal, MSP 54 PET, boarding card, synthetic paper and special adhesive papers. We also produce and supply Melzer Maschinenbau 27 hotmelt adhesive coating, slitting and sheeting Michelman 69 machines. We were the sole supplier of thermal material for tickets at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Muller Martini 35 Games and Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games. Nickel Machinery 96 Yupo Corporation Nikka Research 48 Ziegler Papier AG Willstätter Str. 30, Düsseldorf, 40549, Germany Omet 30 Tel: +49 2115205430 Website: http://www.zieglerpapier.com Fax: +49 21152054368 Papierfabrik August Koehler 9 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.yupo.com Precise Graphics 75 REA 80 Yupo Europe, headquartered in Japan and located in Germany, offers high quality synthetic RotoMetrics 12 papers from Japan and the US to all over the world. Yupo is your ideal global partner for Ruco 65 everything regarding synthetic labels. Yupo SAScoat 6 substrates combine premium printing quality and high durability. Yupo synthetic paper is 100 SMI 80 percent recyclable, available in a wide variety Schober 38 of grades, waterproof and chemical resistant. Applications include in-mold labels for blow and Sekisui 2 injection, self-adhesive facestock, TTR labels and labels for direct food contact. Smooth 70 Stork Prints 92 Yupo Europe GmbH Teslin 10 Website: http://www.superyupo.com Thelamco 13 UPM Raflatac C4 Zz Vetaphone 59 Xeikon 84 Zecher GmbH Website: http://www.zecher.com Zeller & Gmelin 96 Zhejiang WeiGang Machinery 23 Zhongtian Hongda 39

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