FMN | September 25th, 2023

Label Awards (Cont’d from Page 1)

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converting project. The award recognizes the criti- cal importance of teamwork and is open to industry suppliers, converters and end users. Lintec Corporation won the Innovation Award for companies with more than 300 employees. This award is for the development of a specific innova- tion by a supplier or converter company in 2022. The award for the Innovation Award for compa- nies with up to 300 employees went to CARTES who impressed the judges with its fully automated end-to-end digital embellishment line, which in- tegrates inkjet embellishment, digital metalization and laser die cutting modules. Tommy Schouten won the Rising Star Award. The judges were impressed with his drive and passion for process optimization and continuous improvement which marked him out as a future industry leader. The Sustainability Award went to UPM Raflatac, for the company’s Ocean Action Label, made from ocean bound plastic, which is a major step toward creating a real commercial market for plastic waste. The Converter of the Year Award was won by Bak- er Labels. The judges were impressed with the cul- ture of the company, which encourages among its 112 staff a passion for continuous learning, inclu- sivity and an active participation in a wide range of charitable and local community initiatives. The final award, the Global Achievement Award, went to GEW founder Malcolm Rae. The Global Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has made a key contribution to the promotion and growth of the label industry and has been a high-profile industry influencer and motivator. BW Converting Solutions Platform To Launch A number of print industry technology companies have united under a new platform of Barry Wehmill- er. Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Baldwin Technology Co., and Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D) will be making their formal launch as BW Converting Solutions at PRINTING United Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, October 18-20. Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) will be introducing the new ION, a hybrid flexo + inkjet packaging press. ION digital printing turns traditional analog press- es into digital hybrid printing platforms, according to the company. ION is designed to handle up to 400 FPM with web widths of 36, 42 and 52 inches for paper, film and folding carton. The ION is a fully modular system with digital CMYK and flexo print stations that can be custom configured.

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