Digital Edition Exclusive: Tetra Pak Calls For Label Framework Tetra Pak has led a group of food and drink industry experts calling on the UK government to develop a framework for environmental la- beling on food, which would en- able consumers to make more in- formed choices. Government Appeal In a new report, Tetra Pak has ap- pealed to the government to broad- en and improve consumer engage- ment and understanding of the role
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G reat American Packaging (GAP), Vernon, California, has added a new eight-color Koenig & Bauer EVO XD flex- ographic press. Since the presses installation, the company
played by the food system in driv- ing the UK’s sustainability and net zero goals. The Government’s Food Strategy, published in 2022, recognizes the need to reduce the environmental impact of the food system, but does not consider how to address con- sumer engagement and behavior in order to achieve the UK’s broader
said its sales for printed products has risen 78 percent. The company offers what it calls “white glove service”, op- erating as a full-service packaging partner to its customers. GAP’s Printing Supervisor, Ignacio Solis; Bruce Carter, GAP’s Pres- ident; and Greg Gurewitz, GAP’s CEO celebrate the company’s new Koenig & Bauer EVO XD eight-color flexographic press.
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The company states that every order it receives is customized to streamline its customers’ operations and optimize product integrity. A vertically-integrated manufacturer of custom printed flexible packaging, Great American Packag- ing extrudes, prints, and converts branded products for businesses in a wide range of styles and sizes. Founded more than 55 years ago, the firm places a premium on expanding its deep ties with existing cus- tomers as well as focusing on new customer growth. In terms of flexographic printing, GAP offers: • Turnaround time 3 to 5 weeks from initial ap- proved artwork • 8 printing decks for process and spot color • Film width up to 52 inches wide • Repeat up to 42 inches • Cutting Edge Quality Control • Eco-Friendly “Where we excel is solid customer relationships built on a strong foundation of white glove service,” said Beth Smith, GAP’s Executive Vice President. The EVO XD, according to Smith, has unleashed GAP’s full potential. GAP’s press operators have re- portedly taken advantage of the automation avail- able with the EVO-XD, which includes optical error detection, automated viscosity control, auto wash-
up, auto impression setting, servo control, memory for job settings, automatic splicing, and automatic tension control. “The best attribute for our press is Koenig & Bau- er’s PrintTronic, which allows us to adjust the im-
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Imageworx Launches New U.S. Division, Demo Center Imageworx will launch a new division of the com- pany and a new cooperative endeavor, the Flexo- graphic Innovation Center, in April 2023 in Levit- town, Pennsylvania. Imageworx will host a consortium of industry vendors to collectively demonstrate its technologies to the flexo industry. The new Imageworx Innovation Center will in- clude the Lombardi Synchroline 430 UV flexo press and the Lombardi Digistar 430 UV flexo finishing press, showcased in a newly-renovated 7,000-square-foot demo center. Tech Center Imageworx will carry the complete Lombardi line of equipment and other select equipment for label and shrink production. Along with Lombardi, Imageworx will feature plate mounter, the FlexoMatrix from Lehner, a Ger- man sensor manufacturer who has engineered a 360 degree mounter. The new technology center will also showcase slitter rewinder from Kor Engineering and an anilox cleaning system and parts washer from Alphasonic.
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climate goals. According to research conducted by Tetra Pak, half of consumers will take into account a brand’s decarbonization efforts or sustainability credentials when making a purchase. Using this as a model, the group argues consum- ers have a right to the same level of information re- garding the environmental impact of their food, so they can make more sustainable choices. The report states that “to drive meaningful long-term change, consumers must be able to compare labels across products”, meaning environmental labeling on food packaging should be standardized to reduce con- sumer confusion and maximize engagement. Once developed, the group calls for any such labeling to be made mandatory. The recommendation is one of many in the re- port, which also examines how to drive a UK cir- cular economy, how food waste and loss can be reduced, and how better education can be deliv- ered in schools on the impact of the food system on climate change. The government should continue to progress the waste and recycling agenda by pro- moting the use of circular materials, and develop- ing consumer awareness campaigns outlining the impact of the food choices consumers make.
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pression settings and minimize waste,” said GAP’s Printing Supervisor, Ignacio Solis. “Our operators enjoy using the touchscreen panels, which auto- matically control temperature, auto viscosity, and, by far, color consistency.” If the press crew is in need of advice or facing a challenge, they can call upon Koenig & Bauer’s 24- hour support services and converse with its expert team in real time using the unique
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Using Koenig & Bauer augmented reality AR-Data- Glass, GAP’s press crew can troubleshoot 24 hours a day with K$B’s support services. GAP’s printing supervisor and his team can trouble shoot using the interactive glasses. A Koenig & Bauer technician can remotely view the challenges or issues on the machine from any- where in the world and exchange direct communi- cation, technical information or documentation in real time. This audio-visual tool is said to improve machine productivity, quality and performance by avoiding long production interruptions or misun- derstandings. Great American Packaging assists its customers in their sustainability efforts by keeping them up- to-date concerning environmental rules and reg- ulations. They discuss options, budget, substrates, growth opportunities, sustainability messages, and branding. Recently, the state passed new legisla- tion, The Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packag- ing Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54), in an effort to reduce pollution and tackle climate change. It requires all packaging in California to be recyclable or compostable by 2032.
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Esko Implements New Parametric Standards
After supporting the work undertaken by FEF- CO (the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers) in the development of its new de- sign style standards, Esko has reportedly become the first to bring to market the new standards as parametric tools in its structural design software. With corrugated converters worldwide adapting to changing market drivers and the boom in e-com- merce, many pain points experienced by today’s converters are addressed in the 12th edition of the globally recognized FEFCO Code, ‘Design styles li- brary for corrugated board products’.
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“This latest edition introduced a further one hun- dred new codes to the guidebook,” explained Jan De Roeck, Director of Industry Relations & Stra- tegic Marketing with Esko, the global provider of integrated software and hardware solutions that accelerate the go-to-market process of packaged goods. By The Code The internationally applied system for corrugat- ed packaging design, the FEFCO Code contains the designs of the most common box types with a code number assigned to each. Originally developed in the 1960s to replace long and complicated verbal descriptions for packaging construction, the dis- tinct codes and designs serve to create a common base for communication, both internally and with customers all over the world.
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Odyssey Expo To Explore Diemaking, Diecutting Odyssey Expo, sponsored by the International As- sociation of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD), will be held May 10-12, 2023, at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The 34 technical and business programs offered for Odyssey Expo 2023 can be seen at www.odys- seyexpo.org/program-matrix and include: • Preventative Maintenance: Importance of Press Cleaning • Rotary Dieboards: Productive Process, Quality Standards & Management • Internet of Things (IoT) Trends for Tool Tracking • Eliminating Press Pitfalls with Design Standards • Trends in Print Embellishment • Ask the Finishing Experts and Challenge the Ex- perts (Diemaking & Diecutting) AICC Launches New Podcast AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has launched a new weekly podcast, AICC Update. Each week in less than 5 minutes, members can hear about upcoming AICC events and learn about benefits. The first episode will be available March 23 with new episodes every Thursday. Subscribe to AICC Update on all major podcast platforms or visit www.AICCbox.org/Update . Polish Flexo Association Joins FTA Europe The Polish Chamber of Flexographers (PLFTA) has joined FTA Europe, becoming the association’s eighth member association. PLFTA includes printing houses, corrugated board manufacturers, and suppliers of machine compo- nents and software within its membership, and says it is committed to changing the negative perception of the flexographic industry and achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It is working to educate young people and future professionals about these advancements. By joining FTA Europe, the chamber said it “ex- pects to speak a common language, cooperate, and exchange information to overcome challenges and achieve its goals”. The seven existing FTA Europe members are: ATF Flexo (France), ATIF (Italy), ATEF (Spain), FIA UK, EFTA Benelux, Sweflex, and Grakom (Denmark).
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ICE Europe 2023 Wraps In Germany Last week, the 13th International Converting Exhi- bition ended after three days of business. From March 14-16, a total of 4,850 trade visitors from 64 countries came to Munich, Germany, to dis- cover the latest machinery, systems, materials, and accessories, which is a more than 30 percent increase in visitor numbers compared to the previous event.
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At the show, 338 exhibitors from 20 countries showcased their products and services on a net ex- hibition space of some 8,700 square meters. Show organizers announced the next ICE Europe to take place from March 12-14, 2024. Smurfit Kappa Announces Women In STEM Fellowship Smurfit Kappa has formally confirmed the Smurfit Kappa Newman Fellowship – Women in STEM, a philanthropic partnership with University College Dublin (UCD). This will be a long-term international piece of re- search funded by Smurfit Kappa investigating the experiences of females working in science and en- gineering roles. The results will provide an opportunity to chal- lenge how women are viewed in engineering and science-based roles as a career, and to improve the working experiences of women in engineering and industrial type sectors. The UCD Newman Fellowship Program, established in 1989, provides financial support for a period of two years, allowing the fellow the freedom to pursue their particular area of research. Projects range across all academic areas and almost 250 fellowships have been awarded since the program’s inception.
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Reproflex3 Wins Regional Business Award UK headquartered repro company Reproflex3 won the Digital Engineering Technology Award at the Insider Made in the North East Awards 2023. The company will now represent the region at the national Made in the UK Awards in Liverpool on June 29, which draws winners from a total of nine regional manufacturing award ceremonies from across the UK in the last year. The Digital Engineering Technology Award recog- nises the company that has best used or developed software technology or technical processes to solve problems or add value for customers. Entries were invited from engineering and manu- facturing companies or software development busi- nesses operating in the manufacturing sector.
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Reproflex3 co-founders (left to right) Andrew Hewitson and Trevor Lowes.
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Inovar Packaging Group Acquires Amherst Label Inovar Packaging Group (Inovar) has acquired Amherst Label in Milford, New Hampshire. This is Inovar’s ninth platform company and adds to its existing manufacturing footprint in Dallas, Texas; Newburyport, Massachusetts; Ft. Lauderdale, Flor- ida; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Kansas City, Kansas; Oceanside, California; Westfield, Massachusetts; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Aberdeen, South Dakota.
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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.
The company said it is executing a strategic growth plan, organically and through acquisition in partnership with owners and management, build- ing a regionally based label business across North America. Nick Calvetti Jr. plans to fully retire from the busi- ness, while President, Nye Hornor, will continue in his current role leading Amherst Label. Angela Hornor will remain on for a period of time in a transitionary role, and Nicholas Kepka Calvetti will continue on his current role in sales. Amherst is reportedly well versed in digital, flexo- graphic, and screen printing for several industries, including, but not limited to, industrial, housewares, specialty food, medical, beverage, beer, CBD, hemp, cannabis, nutraceutical, and personal care. eProductivity Software Acquires Tharstern Group eProductivity Software (ePS), a global provider in technology for the print and packaging industries, has acquired UK-based Tharstern Group, a manage- ment information system (MIS) software provider, primarily in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, as well as in North America, Australia, and South Africa.
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PPC Flexible Packaging Acquires StePac PPC Flexible Packaging LLC, Buffalo Grove, Illi- nois, has acquired StePac, MAPfresh Holdings, a packaging supplier for the fresh produce market.
duce markets by extending post-harvest shelf life of many high-value agricultural products, including blueberries, cherries, pomegranates, melons and specialty vegetables. Leveraging experience in material science, Ste- Pac’s patented technology creates atmosphere and humidity-controlled packaging, including roll goods, lidding, pre-made bags and pouches. StePac currently operates a facility in Tefan, Israel, which houses its headquarters and R&D center. The company serves customers throughout more than 40 countries.
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Koenig & Bauer Koenig & Bauer UK’s long-serving Sales Director, Chris Scully has as- sumed the additional role of Man- aging Director. Scully, who has headed up sales in the UK for 18 years will take over the role of Managing Director from Andrew Pang in addition to his sales responsibilities.
With the addition of StePac, PPC now operates 14 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States, South America and Israel. Founded in 1992, StePac originally specialized in nylon film extrusion, offering sterilized packaging to medical and healthcare markets. The company refocused its capabilities on fresh food and pro-
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Tarsus Acquired By Informa Group
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Informa has reached an agreement with Char- terhouse Capital Partners and other shareholders to acquire Tarsus, an international B2B group that runs the LabelExpo series of trade shows, for an initial enterprise value of $940 million. Tarsus owns and operates a portfolio of more than 160 live and on-demand B2B event brands. Eaglewood Technologies Partners With Nanovis Eaglewood Technologies has formed a partner- ship with Nanovis, the manufacturer of sustainable parts cleaning systems. Nanovis reportedly has a comprehensive line of sustainable parts washing systems for narrow-web flexo press parts and for HP Indigo digital presses. Systems are available in several sizes and are solvent free, produce no VOCs or exhaust and require no PPE. FINAT, the European association for the label in- dustry, has announced the program for its Europe- an Label Forum 2023, to be held from May 31-June 2 at the Hilton Park Vienna in Vienna, Austria. Each year, the FINAT European Label Forum wel- comes the label community to connect in person and to use this occasion to meet, learn, and engage in discussions and dialogue about a range of indus- try matters. FINAT Releases Label Forum Programming Various speakers will provide insights into how the current geopolitical tensions and financial and economic shocks affect the label business’ future, how to invest in times of disruptions and will pres- ent labels and packaging industry perspectives. The program will also include various panel dis- cussions to give the audience a wider European packaging perspective. The remaining hot topic is sustainability and therefore, it is again a big part of this year’s pro- gram. Topics to be covered are packaging trends, design for recycling, linerless labels and brand owners who will provide their views on sustain- ability issues. More interactivity is expected during the supply chain workshop. During this program item, key supply chain challenges in the label value chain will be identified and tackled by working on possi- ble common solutions.
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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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Flint Group Improves EcoVadis Rating
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Flint Group has seen improvement in its EcoVadis rating, which saw a seven-point increase over 2022. EcoVadis is the world’s largest provider of busi- ness sustainability ratings, with a global network of over 85,000 rated companies. EcoVadis’ scoring takes an evidence-based ap- proach to measuring the supply chain sustainability efforts of a given business. Flint Group has improved its Silver Level rating overall to 65 – raising up from 58. A key driver for the improved score is the considerable rise in the company’s Environmental category score from 50 to 70 points. Seeking to support its customers’ sustainability commitments, Flint Group reportedly employs a comprehensive framework focusing on critical en- vironmental, social, and governance aspects of its business activities. Via its products and services, the company is focusing its impact across scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. In addition, Flint Group is a signatory to the Unit- ed Nations Global Compact, aligning the compa- ny’s operations with the UN’s universal principles on human rights, labour, the environment, and an- ti-corruption. Moreover, the company is focused on aligning with the 17 United Nations Sustainable De- velopment Goals. Mondi Wins RISI PPI Product Innovation Award Mondi, a global provider of sustainable packaging and paper, has won the PPI Award in the Product Innovation category for its Hug&Hold packaging solution. The Fastmarkets Forest Products PPI Awards are reportedly the only global awards dedicated to rec- ognizing the achievements of companies, mills and individuals in the pulp and paper sector. Hug&Hold is a paper packaging solution de- signed and developed to wrap and transport PET beverage bottles, replacing plastic shrink wrap. It is a recyclable 100 percent paper-based solution, comprising a kraft paper sleeve and a corrugated clip to secure the bottles and offer a comfortable handle for transportation. The Product Innovation Award is presented to companies that demonstrate how a newly devel- oped product solves an existing need or problem. The award ceremony took place in the city of Prague, Czechia, on March 8, 2023.
Labelexpo Mexico April 26 - 28, 2023 World Trade Center Mexico City, Mexico
FTA Forum April 16-19, 2023 Hilton Columbus Downtown Columbus, Ohio 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
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Kocher+Beck Nicolas Kirste has been appointed as head of sales for Kocher+Beck, a global provider die-cutting and screen-printing solutions. Kirste has more than 25 years of industry experience, holding vari- ous positions in sales and product management. Kirste will also oversee the Kocher+Beck marketing activities. S-One S-One Labels & Packaging, Sara- sota, Florida, has named Sharon Beeman as the new Vice-President of Global Sales. Beeman boasts a 15-year track record in the flexible packaging sector. Joining the S-OneLP family in 2018, Beeman has focused on transforming regional technical People & Places
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sales in the realms of films, primers, coatings, and cutting-edge capital equipment within the digital printing industry. She won the MVP award from 2020 to 2022. Be- fore joining S-OneLP, she held roles as a regional sales manager at Cosmo Films and a sales represen- tative at Navis Films. FlexoPlatte Invests In Miraclon PureFlexo Printing Prepress provider, FlexoPlatte, based in Guada- lajara, Mexico, has invested in PureFlexo Printing from Miraclon. “When we saw the on-press efficiency benefits that PureFlexo Printing could deliver, it became essential for us to invest in the technology as we continually strive to push – and help our customers push – the boundaries of flexo,” said Ferel Garay, FlexoPlatte Owner. Unwanted Ink Spread Available through FLEXCEL NX Print Suite for Flexible Packaging applications, PureFlexo Printing reportedly addresses the causes of unwanted ink spread in wide web solvent ink on film applications by providing a wider operating window for flexo production.
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