Label Summit Latin America Prepares For Guadalajara Label Summit Latin America will be held in Guadala- jara, Mexico, April 24-25 at Expo Guadalajara. The opening keynote presentation will be presented by Isabela Monteiro from Avery Dennison. Monteiro will present information on global trends in the label and package printing industry. The keynote address will be followed by a panel discussion on attracting skilled labor and retaining key employees. The panelists include top Mexican label converters and industry educators who will provide insight into the Mexican labor market. In the afternoon sessions on the opening day, Juan Sebastián Estrada will discuss Ideeo 4.0, and how his business is moving from commercial printing to fold- ing cartons and eventually labels. A CEO converter panel discussion will close the opening day’s sessions. As Latin America’s largest re- gion for labels and packaging, panelists will discuss trade with Mexico and overcoming national and inter- national competition. Panelists Fernando Gómez, Pack- aging Director, Grupo Ercus; Ricardo Stone, Director, Etiquetas e Impresiones de Mexico; Ángel Calderón, President, Impredimex; Gerardo Gonzalez, Commercial Director, Etiprint and Jorge Martínez, President, Grupo Etimex are set to take the stage the first day. The second day’s conference begins with sessions on label decoration. First, Jos Kabouw from Grafisk Maskinfabrik and Joaquim Correia from Arconvert will present case studies of labels produced in Latin America. In-mold label decoration, a rapidly growing market in Latin America, will continue the day’s discussions.Alex Cruz from Yupo and his customer Cristian Reyes from MayaPack will discuss the benefits of in-mold label pro- duction, including product safety and theft prevention. Julie Rodgers from Avery Dennison will present on technology, trends and the future of intelligent labels, while Iban Cid of Germark will examine how label suppliers can encourage consumer interaction through ‘smart’ products. The day will continue with Hernán Braberman of Tridimage, a 3D branding, graphic design and struc- tural packaging agency in Latin America. Braberman’s work as a designer takes him around the world to share his experience and knowledge with those who recognize the limitless power of design. Capping the second day of the Label Summit will be a brand owner session, featuring international and re- gional brands. Panelists include: Mónica Medina from Nestlé; Sergio Bojalil fromThe Hershey Company; and Humberto Ojeda, fromTequila Casa San Matías.
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Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies is the Anilox Roll Cleaning Ex- pert! We are the creators of Laserlox™ Systems, Sanilox™ Systems and Sani-Blast™ Mobile Service. Laserlox™ and Laserlox™ Flexi are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning. Sanilox™ Systems are the global standard of reli- able, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning. Sani-Blast™ cleaning service has been cleaning rolls for over 20 years and offers several cleaning options to minimize downtime. Flint Group Flexographic Products develops, manufactur- ers and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consum- ables, including: nyloflex® photopolymer printing plates and processing equipment, and dayCorr® die-cutting blankets and anvil covers. With a strong customer focus, unmatched service and support, and superior products, Flint Group strives to provide exceptional value, consistent quality and continuous innovation to customers around the world. Flint Group www.flintgrp.com
Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com
We’ve made ceramic anilox rolls longer than anyone in the world and pride ourselves on being the best in the world. Whether wide web, narrow web, newspaper, or cor- rugated markets, Harper continuously strives to bring new flexographic products and services to the printing industry that will improve the quality of your graphics.
J I MacWilliam Co., Inc. www.jimacwilliam.com
Used equipment for flexible packaging, folding carton, paper, film, foil and non-woven industries. Professional, knowledgeable service for more than 30 years.
KBA-Flexotecnica – Get the Edge www.kba-flexotecnica.com/en/
Flexotecnica’s patented Safe Sleeve Change® system and Speedy Clean® auto washup system are designed to give converters a competitive edge through Flexotecnica’s commitment to research and development. Sales, service and support for Flexotecnica presses is provided by KBA North America, Inc. in Dallas, Texas with U.S. resident technicians, an extensive spare parts inventory and an ex- perienced, dedicated service staff. Mark Andy, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of nar- row and mid-web printing and converting equipment. The company has a rich history of delivering solutions to in- crease productivity and profitability for the label and pack- aging markets. The company supplies leading global brands including Comco printing/converting machinery, Mark Andy printing/converting machinery and UVTechnolo- gy curing systems and replacement parts. Mark Andy, Inc. is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with sales and dis- tribution offices in France, Switzerland, and the UK. Mark Andy, Inc. www.markandy.com
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