Global Label Awards Shortlisted The shortlisted nominations for the 2023 Global Label Awards have been announced by the awards judging panel, which brings to- gether FINAT and TLMI. The shortlisted nominations for the Rising Star award are Tommy Schouten of Geostick and broth- ers Harry and Tom Baker of Baker Labels. Nominees should have a re- cord that reflects ongoing, excep- tional and growing contributions to
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T he global sustainable labels market size is projected to grow from $15.6 billion in 2022 to $27.2 billion by 2032, with overall sales exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth
the label industry and clear poten- tial for future levels of leadership and responsibility. The Team Award is introduced for the first time. The nominations are the team behind the GSE InkCon- nection blogsite and the Mercian Labels ‘lights out’ project members including Screen, CERM, ABG and Esko. The winning team should have developed a new service or working method that moves the global label industry forward. There are two New Innovation
Rate of 5.7 percent throughout the forecast period (2022- 2032), according to Future Market Insights (FMI). Growing environmental concerns, increasing demand for packaged food products, and advancements in printing tech- nologies are some of the key factors providing impetus to the growth of the global sustainable labels market.
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Similarly, rising demand for packaged perishable products such as meat, poultry, and seafood is an- ticipated to increase the sales of sustainable labels during the forecast period. Manufacturers are also offering advanced label- ling solutions to brand owners, which ultimately contributes to the growth of the sustainable labels market. Based on material type, the paper segment is es- timated to account for market value of $9.2 billion in 2022. Based on end use, the food & beverage segment is projected to expand 1.6 times during the forecast period. With rapid growth of the food service industry, de- mand for sustainable packaging across South Asia is projected to grow at a healthy pace through 2032. North America is likely to hold a substantial share of the global sustainable labels market by the end of the forecast period. The sustainable labels market in India is poised to grow at a steady pace over the next ten years. “The increased environmental concerns is the ma- jor reason for the expansion of sustainable labels market,” said an FMI analyst. “Besides this, advance- ments in printing technologies will also positively impact the global sustainable labels market during the assessment period.”
With sustainability becoming a more import- ant factor in purchasing decisions, consumers are showing a keen inclination towards purchasing products with sustainable labels. As a result, indus- tries like food & beverages, pharmaceutical, chem- ical, cosmetics, and others are extensively using these ecofriendly labels. This will continue to boost the global sustainable labels market during the forecast period, according to the report. In recent years, paper labels have observed an in- crease in demand, and are predicted to hold the majority of the value share over the forecast period. The technology and devices used in production are upgraded with the rising demand for labels. Flexography is projected to remain lucrative at a steady rate during the forecast period. The organized retail sector is experiencing a healthy evolution in developing economies and it is expected to advance rapidly during the up- coming years. Consumers are interested in buy- ing products from supermarkets and retail stores. Changing lifestyles coupled with rising per capita disposable income is estimated to fuel the growth of the retail market, which in turn will bolster sus- tainable label sales.
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awards for companies of different sizes. For the more than 300 employee category the nominees are Asahi Photoproducts, Dow and Lintec. For the under 300 employee category the nominees are Cartes, GEW and Rotometal. The nominees for the Sustainability award are Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives, Lintec and UPM Raflatac. The winning company entry should demonstrate progress toward a sustainable future for the global labels industry. The final award category is for Converter of the Year. The nominees are UK-based Baker Label, Sin- gapore-based Honsen Pte Ltd and Italy-based Pilot Italia. The winner should demonstrate encouragement of a diverse and inclusive work environment, de- velopment programs for employees, contribution to community initiatives, sustainability programs with- in the company and the introduction of innovative products or programs for end users. The winners of each category will be announced at a gala dinner on the first night of Labelexpo Eu- rope 2023. The winner of the Label Industry Global Achievement award, Malcolm Rae, has already been announced and this award will be presented at La- belexpo Europe 2023. Global Label Awards (Cont’d from Page 1)
TLMI will be transitioning all webinars to Zoom to improve attendee experience. All webinars are free to attend and TLMI members can access recordings of the events on TLMI Community. The Regulatory Affairs Quarterly Meeting is host- ed by Bryan Vickers of Pace LLC and is open to TLMI members only. Vickers is TLMI’s legislative representative to keep TLMI members informed of topics concerning the label and packaging industry. The next quarterly meeting will be held on August 10th at 2pm EDT; registration instructions will be delivered to TLMI members via email. printTHINK is hosted monthly by the association’s Technical Committee and features various TLMI converter and supplier members and is open to members and non-members. Each year the themes are chosen by the Technical Committee at TLMI’s Annual Committee Summit. The year-round theme for 2023 is digital technologies and printing. TLMI Lunch n’ Learns are the newest additions to TLMI’s webinars. TLMI’s annual platinum sponsors have the oppor- tunity to host a webinar on TLMI’s platform to share their company’s industry expertise.
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Bristol Labels Invests In Flexo Label Press Bristol Labels has purchased a new Edale FL1 Prime flexo label press as the firm progresses its growth plan of targeting new markets, including food and drink. Based in Bristol, UK, and founded in 2004, Bristol Labels is a bespoke self-adhesive label printer, offering both flexographic and digital printing for a range of markets. The FL1 PRIME flexographic label press six-color 350mm UV press comes equipped with a screen module and camera-based EZ-Reg registration sys- tem, which autonomously sets controls in X and Y. Smurfit Kappa Invests In Mexico Smurfit Kappa has been increasing production ca- pacity in the country by investing more than $350 million in the last five years. The Mexican economy is estimated to grow up to 3.0 percent both this year and next, boosted by increased manufacturing investment. Smurfit Kappa’s latest $12 million investment in its Tijuana plant includes new machinery and pro- cess upgrades that will reportedly increase both printing quality and efficiency. “Mexico is an important market for Smurfit Kap- pa,” said Laurent Sellier, Smurfit Kappa CEO of the Americas. “We have invested substantial resourc- es both in paper machines and corrugated plants while increasing our network to support the coun- try’s economy and our customers’ needs.” Smurfit Kappa has operated in Mexico since 1957 and has had a presence in the northern Baja Cali- fornia region for more than 10 years. AWT Acquires ASL Print FX AWT Labels & Packaging (AWT), Minneapolis, Minnesota, a provider of custom labels, flexible packaging and precision converting solutions for healthcare, consumer brands and technology com- panies, has acquired ASL Print FX (ASL). Operating for more than 50 years, ASL provides print solutions to beverage, consumer packaged goods, envelope and promotional markets across North America. Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada with United States locations in Napa, California and Win- ston-Salem, North Carolina, ASL offers a wide suite of printing technologies, differentiated embellish- ment and prototyping capabilities.
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Prime Label Acquires Pegwan
Prime Label Group, Warsaw, Poland, a label man- ufacturer in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region, has signed an agreement to acquire a 100 percent stake in the Polish printing compa- ny Pegwan. On the back of this fifth acquisition, the company will reach a sales target of almost 100 million EUR in 2023, 12 months ahead of schedule. Prime Label is already working on further acquisi- tions in the region. Mondi, Syntegon Develop Recylable Solutions Mondi, a provider of packaging and paper, has partnered with Syntegon, a manufacturer of process and packaging machinery, to develop a recyclable paper packaging solution using recycled fibres for dried foods such as flour, sugar and pasta. The packaging uses Mondi’s EcoVantage kraft pa- per, which has been approved by ISEGA for the en- tire food packaging sector. EcoVantage is made from recycled and responsibly sourced fresh fibres and was previously mainly used for paper shopping bags. Mondi supplies EcoVantage rollstock to Syntegon who then applies spot coating to create dust-tight, heat sealable packaging that eliminates contamina- tion throughout the entire product lifecycle – from production to the consumer’s home. Constantia Flexibles Forms Venture With SB Packaging Constantia Flexibles, producer of flexible packag- ing, has signed a joint venture agreement for its Indian business and operations with Premji Invest and SB Packagings. The venture is pursuing organic as well as inorgan- ic growth in higher added value market segments in India, continuing its growth trajectory in the hy- giene segment whilst further developing the more sustainable mono-material EcoLam product range. Constantia Flexibles is reportedly the world’s third largest producer of flexible packaging. With 8,750 employees, it manufactures tailor-made packaging at 38 sites in 16 countries. SB Packagings (SBP) was founded in 1989 by O.P Banga and Amit Banga. In 2022, it was chosen as the ‘Packaging Company of the Year’ by PrintWeek and won the ‘WorldStar’ award in Milan, Italy, for sustainable packaging and also the ‘Gold’ at the Asian Packaging Excellence Awards.
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Koenig & Bauer Hosts Annual General Meeting Koenig & Bauer AG, Würzburg, Germany, a global technology provider with a focus on special print- ing applications, particularly in the packaging sec- tor, held its 98th annual general meeting in physical form for the first time in three years due to the pan- demic. Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Raimund Klinkner, stated in his opening speech that the company still had a long way to go toward reaching its goal and that metamorphosis, as a process of constant change, was the key to growth and success.
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“Embedded in the ‘Exceeding Print’ strategy,” said Klinkner, “the three pillars of sustainability, digitiza- tion and modularity, which mutually reinforce each other, form the best possible basis for a successful future for the company”. In the Supervisory Board’s report, Klinkner out- lined the main areas of activity in which, in addi- tion to strategic issues for further development, the sustainability of the company plays a particularly important role. The procedure for integrating sus- tainability within the business strategy as part of the ESG roadmap, the sustainability goals defined and the related ESG opportunities and risks had been discussed in detail on the Supervisory Board. The shareholders elected Claus Bolza-Schünemann to the Supervisory Board. He has been a member of Koenig & Bauer AG’s Management Board for 28 years, including nine years as Chief Executive Officer. Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Stephen Kim- mich, emphasized that the company had delivered on its full-year 2022 operating figures and achieved its own targets, even exceeding them with EBIT of €22m. EBIT improved by €5.3m to minus €3.2m, translating into an increase of 62 percent over the same quarter of the previous year.
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Label Source Acquires Division Of OMNI Systems Label Source Inc., a provider of labeling solutions, has acquired a division of OMNI Systems located in Bogart, Georgia. This division was a long-time part of ITW Labels, which was recently acquired by OMNI Systems in a larger transaction. With the addition of the Bogart facility, Label Source operates more than 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space and has more than 150 employees. Vetaphone Launches Updated Corona Treater Vetaphone has introduced VE1A-M, an update to to its VE1A corona station designed to cope with a growing range of complex substrates and the re- quirements of new print and finishing technologies. VE1A-M is fully CE and UL approved and is avail- able with two, four, six and eight high-power ce- ramic electrodes in treatment widths of 292-872 mm and running speed of up to 300 meters per minute. It is fitted with an embedded rotation sensor, turning roller with low energy requirement, and an HP connector isolated from dust and ozone for longer life. Mark Andy has installed a VE1A-M model on a hybrid line in its European showroom facility in Warsaw, Poland. Esko Receives SOC 2 Certification Esko has underlined its commitment to safeguard- ing customer data and protecting it against unau- thorized access, data breaches, and other potential security risks, achieving SOC 2 Type 2 certification for its integrated software solutions. The certification assures Esko customers that their sensitive information, intellectual property, and other critical assets are secure and well-protected, assessing the organizations’ security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy controls against stringent criteria set by the Ameri- can Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The accreditation was completed less than a year after the company also successfully achieved the international standard on information security man- agement, ISO 27001, following a perfect 100 per- cent assessment of its policies and procedures.
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Registration Opens For FTA’s Fall Technical Conference FTA’s 65th anniversary celebration continues, as the Association has announced registration for Fall Technical Conference 2023, themed “Do More with Less,” is now open. The three-day conference, formerly known as Fall Conference, will take place October 9-11 at the Lou- isville Marriott Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky. This year’s Fall Technical Conference will feature an all-new CPC Connect program to attract brand owners, opportunities for printer/converters to at- tend for free, and an agenda built specifically to ad- dress the industry’s hottest topics and major areas of concern. Workforce Productivity That agenda has a focus on people, processes and productivity while exploring how to do more with less, plus an INFOFLEX-branded exhibition that, to- gether, will offer a mix of technical content, interac- tive learning experiences, one-on-one networking and a chance to connect with industry leaders. In addition to showcasing a revolutionary new method for creating EG curves, sessions and pre- senters will emphasize the vital role of calibration, communication and process control in achieving unparalleled color accuracy. The conference will begin with a focus on enhanc- ing productivity and product quality by investing in your workforce. Inside INFOFLEX at Fall Technical Conference, package printers and converters can establish re- lationships and partnerships with companies dedi- cated to helping them grow their business, expand their product offerings and improve their produc- tion efficiency. More than 60 exhibitors will be present to showcase the latest advancements in flexography and package printing technology on the show floor. INFOFLEX at Fall Technical Confer- ence is open in the afternoons of October 9 and 10. To register or to learn more, visit fallconference. flexography.org . Gulf Print & Pack Returns To Dubai in 2024 Gulf Print & Pack will take place at the World Trade Center in Dubai on January 9-11, 2024. The last Gulf Print & Pack event was held in June 2022, when it attracted graphic arts suppliers from across the globe and more than 7,500 internation- al visitors.
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Malcolm Rae Wins Global Achievement Award Malcolm Rae has been announced the winner of this year’s Global Achievement Award, which rec- ognizes an individual who has made a key contri- bution to the promotion and growth of the label industry and has been an industry influencer and motivator. Malcolm Rae founded GEW in March 1991, creat- ing what was to reportedly become the largest sup- plier of UV curing equipment to the narrow web label industry worldwide. Storied Career Over a 35-year career, Rae helped enable the transformation of label printing from primarily wa- ter-based to majority UV ink by forging long-lasting preferred supplier relationships with almost every major printing machine provider in the narrow web industry. Still family owned, GEW employs 150 people worldwide, at three UK manufacturing sites and two satellite offices, with sales, service and distri- bution serving more than 60 countries. A chartered mechanical engineer, Rae holds 21 in- ternational patents covering GEW’s key products, including the E2C, which is installed on 30,000 la- bel print stations globally. The award will be presented at a gala awards eve- ning on the first day of Labelexpo Europe 2023. HYBRID Software, ICScolor Integrate Software HYBRID Software, a provider for the label and packaging industry, and ICScolor, a provider of re- mote digital color proofing, have announced the in- tegration between HYBRID CLOUDFLOW and ICS- color Remote Director. Web-Based While CLOUDFLOW users could always access Remote Director, now they can launch the Remote Director color viewing window directly within CLOUDFLOW. HYBRID CLOUDFLOW is a modular production workflow suite for file processing, asset manage- ment, and workflow automation. It is a web-based application platform specifical- ly tailored for packaging graphics with support for PDF, color separation, trapping, screening, proofing and much more.
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AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current technology flexo mounting tapes and backing sys - tems for corrugated plate mounting. Flexstik hard vinyl, FlexSoft, bi.esse brand, Gold Series. Thin tapes for sleeve and Narrow web plate mounting. Specialty tapes that cover the vast thick - ness range requirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving ser - vices for unique customers & applications. A&V manufactures a complete line of photopolymer plate processing systems and is a leading distribu - tor of flexographic platemaking materials. A&V also sells digital imaging systems and software specifical - ly designed for flexography. Apex International www.apexinternational.com Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com Apex International is an award-winning global lead - er of anilox rolls, sleeves, glue sets, metering prod - ucts, and print maintenance solutions. With five production facilities on four continents, a grow - ing portfolio of clients in over 80 countries, and a high-performance continuous-improvement culture, Apex’s mission is the customer’s production suc - cess. Through technical innovation, service, and manufacturing precision, Apex delivers reliable, durable, and predictable metering solutions to its client’s presses every day. ARC International www.ARCInternational.com ARC International is a world leader in the manufac - turing of roller products for flexography. The latest nanotechnology laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers. Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com Eaglewood Technologies provides the award-winning Sitexco Laser Systems, Sanilox ™ Systems and Sani- Blast ™ Mobile Service. Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers. Sanilox ™ Systems are the global standard of reliable, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning. Sani-Blast ™ cleaning service has been cleaning rolls for over 20 years and offer several cleaning options to minimize downtime.
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Global Consumer Packaging Waste Set To Accelerate Countries across the world are set to see an ac- celeration in packaging waste, despite a push for more sustainable practices among businesses and consumers, according to research from NG Bank’s economics team. The question of how to make packaging more sustainable and the methods to deal with packag- ing waste are growing global issues. ING’s research shows how the challenge is set to grow in the years to come with total packaging volume for consumer goods in the United States growing at 1.5 percent per year on average until 2025, outstripping popu- lation growth. In Europe, packaging waste per cap- ita is set to rise by 1.5 percent per year on average until 2025 with plastics accounting for 30.2 percent of overall packaging waste by 2040, up from 22.7 percent in 2018. While Europe and the United States are set to ex- perience a rise in packaging consumption, Africa, Asia, and Latin America are also expected to see increases in usage. The consumer packaging sustainability challenge is most acutely felt in the food and beverage indus- try where growing demand for convenience prod-
ucts, on-the-go consumption, and home delivery are leading to the increasing use of packaging material. Food and beverage packaging now represents 40 percent of all plastic packaging in Europe. Packag- ing remains one of the most carbon-intensive ele- ments in the value chain for beverage producers as well as an important source of carbon emissions for food producers. As the average household reduces in size, more packaging material per kilogram will be produced as smaller households favor smaller pack sizes of items. This is most acutely felt in developed mar- kets where more waste per capita is produced than in developing nations and household sizes are smaller. The research explores the growing need for sus- tainable packaging in the food and beverage sector, the trade-offs for companies, and why major invest- ments are needed to shift packaging production to a more sustainable future. Changes to packaging can meaningfully reduce the environmental impact for beverage brands with plastic (PET) and return- able glass beer bottles having a carbon footprint per liter, which is around three times lower than an aluminum can and five times lower than a one-way glass bottle.
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FINAT At FINAT’s General Assembly, May 31, in Vienna, Austria, the new Board of the European label indus- try association was installed. The election coincides with FINAT’s transition to a new governance struc- ture that aligns with FINAT’s ‘4 Pillar’ strategy. In three steps, the Board of FINAT will be ex- panded from 15 to 25 members to enable a broader representation of the membership across the value chain. Within the Board, the number of Executive Board members has also been increased from six to eight, of which four seats are now reserved for the chairs of the new, workstream based committee structure. Each workstream now reflects one of the four pil- lars of FINAT’s strategy: Community : responsible for all FINAT internal and external communications and platforms, also supporting other workstreams in their communications. Knowledge : responsible for creating and co-ordi- nating knowledge for the FINAT membership so all members get easy answers to their questions. Collaboration : driving FINAT-led projects togeth- er with external parties and internal stakeholders to strengthen the position of the label industry. Advocacy : representing the label industry by mon- itoring and influencing developments in regulations & guidelines impacting the interests of the industry. Each of the four workstreams includes a num- ber of permanent Working Groups to manage the on-going programs, and temporary Taskforces to develop new ones. As of the 1st of June, the Board is composed as follows: Philippe Voet ( Etivoet , Belgium, President) Dana Kilarska ( Purgina Labels , Slovakia, Vice President) Chris Ellison ( OPM Group , United Kingdom, Past President) Noël Kasmi ( Avery Dennison , Netherlands, Trea- surer) Marika Knorr ( CCL Label , Germany, Chair Work- stream Community) Harald Wallner ( Herma , Germany, Chair Work- stream Knowledge) Alex Knott ( Dow , Belgium, Chair Workstream Col- laboration) Päivi Knihti ( UPM Raflatac , Finland, Chair Work- stream Advocacy)
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DuPont Packaging Graphics is the world’s leading supplier of flexographic printing systems in digital and conventional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and fin - ishing products. For more than 35 years, beginning with Cyrel®, the first photopolymer printing plate, through to to - day’s digital workflow revolution, DuPont has been driving innovation in the Flexo and package printing industries. The Digital Cyrel® FAST imaging system has been broadly recognized for its efficiency, productivity, print performance, and environmental benefits. Flint Group www.flintgrp.com Flint Group Flexographic Products develops, man - ufacturers and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consumables, including: nyloflex ® photopoly - mer 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. Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com We’ve made ceramic anilox rolls longer than any - one in the world and pride ourselves on being the best in the world. Whether wide web, narrow web, newspaper, or corrugated markets, Harper continu - ously strives to bring new flexographic products and services to the printing industry that will improve the quality of your graphics. 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 Flexo - tecnica presses is provided by KBA North America, Inc. in Dallas, Texas with U.S. resident technicians, an extensive spare parts inventory and an experi - enced, dedicated service staff. KBA-Flexotecnica – Get the Edge www.kba-flexotecnica.com/en/
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Siegwerk Modernizes Center Of Excellence
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Siegwerk has completed modernization activities at its Annemasse, France, site, the company’s sec- ond largest Center of Excellence for packaging inks and coatings in Europe. End of May 2023, employ- ees and local authorities came together to celebrate the reopening of the revamped facility. Apart from large-scale modifications to the ad- ministration building including the modernization of offices, meeting rooms and sanitary facilities, the recent renovations in Annemasse also included the renewal of the façade, showcasing the bold Siegw- erk branding. The entire renovation project already started in November 2021, but had to be partially paused due to the pandemic. The Annemasse site is one of 15 Centers of Excel- lence worldwide that manufacture Siegwerk’s basic inks and coatings in a standardized process. With a production capacity of more than 25,000 tons per year, it accounts for 10 percent of the Siegw- erk group’s annual output. Today, the French site is home for 275 employees and counts as Siegwerk’s European leading location for water-based and ink- jet solutions. As a modern technical center, it com- bines R&D, production and testing capacities under one roof. FPA Publishes Flexible Packaging Buyer’s Guide The 2023–2024 Flexible Packaging Buyer’s Guide from The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is available now. The Buyer’s Guide provides a detailed listing of FPA members’ manufacturing and material supply- ing capabilities and is a tool and resource to assist users in finding the best flexible packaging solution for their packaging needs. This reference resource provides specific infor- mation regarding the product lines and end uses (retail, institutional, medical and pharmaceutical, and industrial applications); value-added services; printing and converting processes; and, suppliers of flexible packaging machinery, equipment, sup- plies, services, adhesives, inks, coatings, resins, substrates, film sealing, and zippers. It also includes contact information and a brief narrative description of each member company. FPA distributes the Buyer’s Guide at industry trade shows and conferences. The Buyer’s Guide is publicly available on the FPA website, www.flexpack.org .
Labelexpo Europe September 11-14, 2023 Brussels Convention Center Brussels, Belgium
FTA Fall Conference October 9-11, 2023 Louisville, Kentucky
TLMI Annual Meeeting October 15-17, 2023 The Broadmoor Colorado Springs, CO
Labelexpo Asia December 5-8, 2023 SNIEC Shanghai, China
Gulf Print & Pack January 9-11, 2024 World Trade Center Dubai, United Emirites
Labelexpo Americas September 10-12, 2024 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, Illinois
FTA Annual Meeting May 4-7, 2025 David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Tom Schouten ( Geostick , Netherlands, Co-chair Community) Nanette Thomas ( Synthogra , Denmark, Co-chair Knowledge) Uwe Düsterwald ( BASF , Germany, Co-chair Col- laboration) Jonathan Sexton ( Sun Chemical , France, Co-chair Advocacy) Jens von der Brüggen ( Schreiner Group , Germa- ny) Uwe Boerner ( Gallus , Switzerland) Bobst FINAT General Assembly (Cont’d from Page 12)
Bobst UK & Ireland has appoint- ed Kearon Scarrott as its new Area Sales Manager for CI flexo, as the company renews its focus on sales in the flexible packaging sector. Joining Bobst in May from Gallus, Scarrott started his career in print at a flexo plate manufacturer in his native South Africa.
Kearon Scarrott
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Specifically, his role at Bobst gives him responsibility for all sales and service contracts across the flexible packaging side of the business. IST
Chris Davis has rejoined IST in a key sales development role. With an impressive track record and un- paralleled expertise, Chris Davis is set to invigorate growth and further strengthen IST America’s position as an industry leader. Eco Flexibles Wins Solutions Award
Chris Davis
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For the second consecutive year, Eco Flexibles has won the Solutions Award at the Whitworths Suppli- er Conference for the second year running. The win follows Eco Flexibles’ support on deliv- ering more than 150 new SKUs for Whitworths and customer, Holland & Barrett. Whitworths, a brand specializing in dried fruit, nuts, home baking, and snack products, hosts its annual conference to share its vision, values, and strategy with suppliers while recognizing supply chain partners.
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