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November 28, 2016
Vol. 18 No. 24
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Esko Addresses FDA Label Changes by Greg Kishbaugh F ar-ranging changes are coming in the arena of package goods that will have immediate and considerable impact on CPGs and their converter partners. The importance of un-
GSI Sells To Cypress Multigraphics GSI Technologies, based in Burr Ridge, Illinois, sold its Industrial Graphics business unit, the label, nameplate and overlay division, to Cypress Multigraphics, LLC, head- quartered in Tinley Park, Illinois. GSI’s label division will be transi- tioning to Cypress over the coming weeks. The Functional Pr inting business unit including all printed electronics manufacturing will re- main with GSI Technologies in Burr Ridge. Cypress Multigraphics is a full ser- vice, label company that specializes in flexographic, screen and digital label manufacturing for a variety of market segments. Sonoco Recognizes Sustainability Goals Sonoco, Hartsville, South Carolina, has awarded a Sonoco Sustainability Star Award to its Alpha facility in Beavercreek, Ohio, for driving land- fill reduction through improved waste stream management.
Esko has three methods to address the changes in Nutrition Facts labels. The first ( above ) begins with the Brand Owner.
derstanding these changes, and being proactive in reacting to them, cannot be overstated. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will introduce a modernized Nutrition Facts label for packaged goods. The downstream implications to such an an- nouncement are enormous, effecting a massive number of flexo printers and converters. Many companies serving the packaging industry have already aggressively laid out plans for ways in which to help their (Cont’d on Page 9)
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PACK EXPO Reportedly Largest Ever
Show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, reported that PACK EXPO International and Pharma EXPO 2016 was the largest show in the history of PACK EXPO. A record breaking 2,512 exhibitors spread over an 1.25 million net square feet of exhibit space welcomed more than 47,000 targeted buyers. One reportedly well-received new addition to PACK EXPO International’s long list of convenience-en- hancing features was the NextGEN Networking Fair, the event that connected both supplier companies and consumer goods manufacturers with student tal- ent in the Education and Workforce Development Pavilion. Fourteen teams of students from 10 partner schools also participated in the Amazing Packaging Race, sponsored by ASCO. A team made up of undergrads from Indiana State University, Cal Poly,Virginia Tech and Rutgers Univer- sity took home iPads for finishing first in the seventh annual competition.ASCO also awarded $5,000 acad- emic scholarships to Nathaniel Weger, a junior at the University of Iowa, and Quinnlan Sweeney, a junior at Clemson University.
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Linerless Labels Market To Hit $2.32 Billion
The linerless labels market size is projected to grow from $1.82 billion in 2015 to $2.32 billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 4.87 percent from 2015 to 2020, ac- cording to a new report from MarketsandMarkets. The global linerless label market is driven by factors such as strong growth in the food & beverage packag- ing products, rising demand in consumer durables, lo- gistics, and pharmaceutical supply industries. The linerless labels market is witnessing demand owing to the rise in manufacturing activities. However, factors such as high capital investment, limited shapes of linerless labels, and rising raw material cost inhibit the growth of the market, according to the report. The food & beverage segment is projected to be the fastest-growing market at the highest CAGR in the next five years.The demand from the food & bev- erage sector is expected to experience a higher growth rate, mainly because of the growing demand for packaged and branded products, and consumer awareness toward the authenticity of the product. Inland Invests In Flexo Wash Technology Inland recently turned to Flexo Wash as it sought to improve its internal print processes while reducing unnecessary waste and downtime. Over the last year, Inland has invested in Flexo Wash technology for anilox cleaning, plate washing, and parts washing in multiple facilities. ACIMGA To Host Pavilion At 2017 CPP EXPO ACIMGA, the association representing Italian manu- facturers of machinery for the graphic, converting and paper industries, will host an Italian Pavilion at Collaboration in Packaging Production (CPP EXPO), April 19-21, 2017, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.ACIMGA is a leading force in cre- ating the recently announced The Innovation Al- liance, a network of associations and trade shows from around the world that will sponsor a series of global events to educate and inform package print- ers, converters and brand owners. Collaboration in Packaging Production will be co- located for the first time with ISA International Sign Expo, which attracts more than 20,000 attendees and 600 exhibitors to its annual event.ACIMGA now joins ISA and four Western Affiliates of the Printing Indus- tries Association (PIA) in endorsing CPP EXPO.
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FDA Label Requirements ( Cont’d from Page 1)
converting partners with this transition. Most recent- ly, Esko has released a solution that hopes to utilize its technology to, according to the company, “estab- lish a reliable workflow and simple approval and quality control capabilities, as well as nutritional facts table templates for easy placement into packaging artwork, which will enable rapid development of compliant packaging.” New Designs The proposed changes to the Nutrition Facts labels will include a new design that incorporates in- creased font sizes for items such as ‘Calories’, ‘Serv- ings Per Container’, and ‘Serving Size’.‘Added Sugars’ will be added along with how many grams and the percent of Daily Value. Serving sizes, which have been confusing or misleading for many years, will also be changed. Updating Information “The new regulations require food and beverage manufacturers to update all of their packaging art- work for product sold in the United States, which is a complex challenge due to the sheer volume of work and the need to ensure the layout of the label is ex- actly as described by the FDA,” said Philippe Adam, Vice President of Global Marketing at Esko. “Our unique solution allows manufacturers to establish a methodology and clear process for dealing with this challenge in a very simple way, as well as preparing manufacturers with an established workflow for fu- ture regulatory compliance of their packaging.” Esko has introduced three methods that can be im- plemented depending on the needs of each converter. The first method begins with the Brand Owner. Converters can create Nutritional Facts Tables (NFTs) from scratch by entering data into centralized tem- plates allowing for review and approval before being placed into final artwork. System Integration The second method begins with the artwork. An Esko plug-in for Adobe Illustrator allows converters to use their current artwork and connect it with the workflow, which provides NFT templates. The plug- in automatically centralizes the data so after new artwork for the Nutrition Facts Tables is reviewed and approved, future updates can be made quickly and easily. The third method is full system integration. If a con- verter has nutritional information available in a struc- tured fashion within other external systems, the
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The Printing Plant Installs Nilpeter PANORAMA Press The Printing Plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, recently be- came the first North American company to install the PANORAMA digital press line from Nilpeter.
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Adheso-Graphics, Inc. www.adheso-graphics.com
AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current tech- nology flexo mounting tapes and backing systems for cor- rugated 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 thickness range re- quirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving services for unique customers & applications.
Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com
A&V manufactures a complete line of photopolymer plate processing systems and is a leading distributor of flexo- graphic platemaking materials. A&V also sells digital imag- ing systems and software specifically designed for flexography.
In 2011, the Printing Plant installed a 10-color FB- 4200 press. The Printing Plant was purchased from The Kroger Co. in 1979 with flexo, offset, and letterpress capa- bilities. Shortly after purchasing the company, man- agement decided to convert the business to a strictly narrow-web flexo operation. Until 2011,The Printing Plant remained a flexo house selling through a di- rect sales force and brokers to a wide range of indus- tries including grocery, fast food, data capture and automotive. In 2011, the company purchased its first digital press. Shortly after the company added an on-press InkJet system to their Nilpeter 16-inch FB press. Pamarco To Sponsor 2017 Print UV Conference Pamarco will be a sponsor for the 2017 Print UV Conference held in Las Vegas from March 29-31, 2017. The conference provides an opportunity to learn from those printers that have experienced the process of converting to UV printing. Attendees will hear from printers and suppliers on the latest tech- nology, best practices and what to expect when com- panies start printing with UV ink. ( Left to right ) Tod Leonard, President; Brad Schlenk, VP of Sales, and Tim Kraemer, Plant Manag- er, The Printing Plant.
ARC International www.ARCInternational.com
ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nanotechnolo- gy laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manu- facturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.
Comexi Group Industries S.A.U. www.comexigroup.com
The Comexi Group is a leading supplier of quality flexographic C.I. presses for the flexible packaging indus- try worldwide. We also provide solventless laminators, slitter/rewinders and related peripheral equipment such as automatic wash-up systems, solvent recovery sys- tems, automatic roll unloaders, and plate cylinder/sleeve storage systems. DuPont Packaging Graphics is the world’s leading suppli- er of flexographic printing systems in digital and conven- tional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and finishing products. For more than 35 years, beginning with Cyrel®, the first photopolymer printing plate, through to today’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 perfor- mance, and environmental benefits. DuPont Packaging Graphics www.cyrel.com/na
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company can automate the data collection process required in creating or updating the NFTs.This elimi- nates manually entering the data, which is central- ized for future updates. “These regulations will ultimately provide more clarity for consumers, but transitions like these can be complex and disruptive,” said Adam.“We believe it is our job to help manufacturers transition to the new templates in a seamless manner, well in advance of the 2018 deadline.” Esko is hosting live webinars to explain and demon- strate the solution and three different methods, with recording of prior webinars already available. These new guidelines will provide an immense op- portunity for converters, as well as many challenges. As always, converters who are the quickest to adapt and the most capable of providing solutions for their customers will position themselves well ahead of their competitors. Bobst To Host REVO Master Class Open House Bobst Firenze, Florence, Italy, will play host to an event for converters November 29 - December 1.The technologies have been developed by Bobst and its industry partners in the REVOTeam. The Bobst Competence Center at Bobst Firenze is also home to the REVO Academy. Set up in 2014, REVO is a grouping of technology companies in flex- ography, including Americk Packaging, Apex Interna- tional, AVT, Bobst, DuPont, Esko, Flint Group, UPM, and X-Rite PANTONE, that has been formed to opti- mize the flexo process by “digitalizing” the whole manufacturing workflow. The aim is to reach revolu- tionary new standards in the printing and converting of labels and packaging. Diversified Labeling Solutions (DLS) has acquired a hybrid digital press for its Atlanta, Georgia, location. Mark Andy and Colordyne have partnered to engi- neer an analog/digital label converting system, adding full color digital inkjet printing capabilities to existing flexographic presses. This system com- bines a 10-inch-wide, 4-color Mark Andy flexo press with the Colordyne 3600 water-based process color digital press. By utilizing hybrid technology, DLS is expanding its digital footprint into three of its five facilities. FDA Label Requirements ( Cont’d from Page 9) DLS Adds Mark Andy, Colordyne Hybrid Press
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Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies offers the Sanilox™ Anilox Roll Cleaning System, an innovative, environmentally safe sys- tem. Sanilox™2.0 uses a touch-screen interface to clean rolls in-line or off-line with the simple touch of a button. It can be operated in English or Spanish and monitor roll in- ventory by entering roll information into the touch-screen interface. Eaglewood Technologies offers cleaning service in your facility, or a ship-in roll cleaning program. 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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Pamarco David Parr has been promoted to the position of Sales Manager for Europe for Pamarco. Parr assumes responsibility for the development and expansion of the Pamarco Europe sales team and distribution network, ensuring customers have
streamlined access to Pamarco anilox products, application exper- tise and after-sales support. NPES NPES The Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing and Convert- ing Technologies, elected five new di- rectors, re-elected several returning directors, and the Board Executive
David Parr
Committee during the Association’s annual member- ship meeting on November 16 at the NPES 2016 An- nual Conference and PRIMIR Fall Meeting in Marco Island, Florida. Five new directors elected to the NPES Board for a term expiring at the 2019 Annual Meeting were: • Michael Aumann, CEO, Brandtjen & Kluge, Inc. • Avi Basu, Director, HP • Larry Corwin, President, Rollem International • Nicolas Garrido, GM, Garrido Manufacturing, and • Bruce Peterson, President & CEO, Colter & Peterson Other directors re-elected to the board were: Deirdre Ryder, President & CEO, VITS International; Greg Blue, CEO, manroland web systems Inc.; and Todd Zimmerman,VP & GM, Fuji USA. Additionally, newly elected to the NPES Executive Committee with terms expiring in 2017 were: Mal Baboyian, EVP, Canon Solutions America; D.J. Burgess, President & CEO, Burgess Industries, Inc.; Marc Olin,
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