AWA Releases Sleeve Label Report AWA Alexander Watson Associates has released a new study on the dy- namic sleeve labeling market. This research report, titled ‘’ AWAreness Report Global Sleeve Label Market 2023 ’’ provides an updated over-
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T he Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute, Inc. (TLMI) re- cenlty held its 2023 Annual Meeting at The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado. At the event, the as- sociation announced this year’s recipients of TLMI’s awards. Calvin Frost Sustainability Awards
view of the current status of this market. It underscores the signifi- cant impact of sleeve labeling tech- nology. Currently, sleeve labeling technol- ogy commands approximately 19 percent of the global label market share, signifying its status as a ma- tured technology. The projected growth rate for sleeve label formats worldwide in 2022 compared to 2021 is approx- imately 4.0 percent. The global sleeve label market is expected to experience a compound annual growth rate of about 4.8 percent from 2022 to 2025.
• Trailhead Converter: Amherst Label • Trailhead Supplier: Maxcess Rotometrics • Journey Converter: AWT Labels and Packaging
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46th TLMI Printing Excellence Awards Best in Class Winners: Wine & Spirits : Santo 2023 Mezquila; AWT Labels & Packaging - Anaheim
Wellness, Pharmaceuticals, and Nutraceuticals : IsoPept Vanilla Ice Cream; McDowell Label, a Re- source Label Group Company Industrial- Automotive : Liebherr Remanufactured Component; Multi Color Corporation Australia Innovation, Single Application, Linerless & Sus- tainability : Perdue; Hub Labels Promotional & Extended Content : Savage Bunny; Hub Labels
Household - UTC: Fireside; Brook + Whittle Personal Care & Cosmetics : Winter Breeze; Mc- Dowell Label; a Resource Label Group Company
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A&V Canada Partners With PrimeBlade
The event, titled “ Unlock the Secrets to Pressroom Efficiency ” was presented by Wikoff Technical Solu- tions, and the session aimed to equip FLAG mem- bers with strategies to optimize press and ink per- formance, enhancing productivity and efficiency. Troubleshooting Attendees reportedly learned how to troubleshoot, boost productivity, gain actionable training tips to empower their teams and understand how Wikoff’s analytical services can provide the data needed to make informed decisions. FLAG members have complete access to a Lunch & Learn library, including more than 50 past ses- sions focused on helping them grow their label businesses. Member Exclusives FLAG Lunch & Learn events are exclusive to FLAG members only. For those interested in FLAG mem- bership, which includes benefits and resources typ- ically enjoyed by larger converters, including bot- tom-line savings, catastrophic recovery plans, new potential sales opportunities, and the largest small to mid-sized converter network in the industry, visit www.flagadvantage.com/join .
Anderson & Vreeland Canada (AVC) has formed a primary partnership with PrimeBlade Sweden, pro- viding the Canadian market with a wide range of steel doctor blades. The new relationship with PrimeBlade highlights AVC’s persistent focus on providing clients with quality printing applications tailored to their indi- vidual needs. PrimeBlade developed the Nano series using their patented metallurgic treated steel blades. These blades reportedly feature an innovative design that increases longevity, reduces wear, and provides un- matched precision. By partnering with PrimeBlade, AVC becomes the only Canadian distributor to offer the full portfolio of PrimeBlade products.
FLAG Holds Event With Wikoff Color
FLAG (Flexo Label Advantage Group LLC), a buy- ing group with 140 label converter members, held a Lunch & Learn event on October 31, 2023, featuring Wikoff Color Corporation.
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Labelink Acquires Sheraton Labels
Labelink, a Canadian manufacturer with a diver- sified portfolio of printing products for packaging, has acquired Sheraton Labels, a label converter lo- cated in Calgary. The acquisition is the 12th in the company’s history.
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Since 2004 Sheraton Labels has served Western Canadian businesses through an extended network of customers. Sheraton Labels will continue serving existing and new customers, operating under the Labelink Cal- gary name. AWA To Host Fourth Annual AWAVirtual Insights Forum AWA Alexander Watson Associates will host the fourth annual AWAVirtual Insights Forum on Janu- ary 26, 2024. Since its launch in 2021, the Insights Forum has welcomed over 1,000 professionals from around the world, offering a platform for leaders and deci- sion-makers across the industry’s value chain. With the theme After Today - Beyond Tomorrow - The Future , the 2024 AWAVirtual Insights Forum will bring together CEOs, Executives, and Experts from around the globe. The event will feature a diverse range of content, including keynote presentations, interviews, round table discussions, and expert-led panel talks.
The program will cover topics such as: • Change, Innovation and Leadership • Artificial Intelligence • Diversity, Equality and Inclusion • Sustainability and Circularity
Avery Dennison, Elkem, and Mondi sponsor this free registration event, with insights from other companies such as Accenture, Nestle, and Immertia.
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FLAG Announces Annual Members Meeting FLAG (Flexo Label Advantage Group LLC) will bring its 12th annual Members Meeting to Western New York next year, June 11-13, at the Aloft Hotel in Buffalo, New York. The group’s membership continues to expand, ap- proaching 140 members. Highlights of the Annual Meeting include peer groups and roundtable discussions, a tour of a Member’s facility, tabletops with FLAG vendor part- ners, and keynote speakers on mission-critical top- ics for the independent converter. Next year, the group will tour Niagara Label. The entire portfolio of kraft papers for packaging from Mondi has been certified as home or industri- ally compostable. The certification underpins Mondi’s MAP2030 (Mondi Action Plan 2030) sustainability commit- ment to make 100 percent of its packaging and pa- per products reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025, ensuring a sustainable end-of-life for all paper and packaging products. Mondi Kraft Papers Receive Certification While recyclability remains Mondi’s focus to keep fibres in circulation, composting can be a viable end-of-life option for certain applications, such as those disposed in the biowaste stream, said the company.
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An example of Mondi’s compostable kraft papers is Mondi’s EcoVantage kraft paper, which combines fresh and recycled fibres for sustainable and food compliant shopping packaging.
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PGSF Accepting Scholarship Applications The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) is accepting scholarship applications for the 2024–2025 academic year. PGSF provides scholar- ships to individuals interested in an education and a career in the graphic communications industry. The 2024–2025 scholarship application period runs from November 1, 2023, to May 1, 2024. The online application can be found under the student’s tab at pgsf.org . The Scholarship Foundation has granted more than $550,000 scholarships for the 2023-2024 year to more than 180 students attending techni- cal schools, colleges, and universities in the United States PGSF’s goal is to attract individuals to the graphic communications industry and to inform them of the wide variety of career opportunities available. The organization awards scholarships to high school seniors or students already enrolled in a post-sec- ondary program, as well as to individuals who are currently employed by a graphic communications company and are seeking additional education. This is the fifth consecutive year that PGSF is of- fering scholarships to part-time students. Esko Releases New Software Update Esko has made its software version 23.11 avail- able for all customers, with a live webinar planned for 13 November providing a detailed look at each of the new tools and additional functions. These reportedly include: • Safe plate output in Automation Engine • Even stronger Automation Engine integration with Share & Approve, the cloud native service that enables users to connect their prepress to custom- ers and stakeholders from their artwork editor ap- plications • Greater efficiency with Cape Pack pallet optimi- zation for folding cartons, and sharing with Share & Approve • New tools in ArtiosCAD to automatically recog- nize copy-free areas of designs when folded in 3D, and predefined folders • Further improvements to prepress task automa- tion in ArtPro+, plus additional new features such as including non-active fonts when recognizing text The new Esko Release 23.11 will be formally launched at a live webinar event on Thursday, No- vember 13.
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Ingogroup SA, Girona, Spain, has installed a BOBST MASTER M6 inline flexo press, equipped with UV LED curing. Ingogroup started out as a
label printer in 2007; the company diversified into short and medium-run flexible packaging 12 years later when it launched the ‘Ingoflex’ solution. Adopting this strategic approach that combines technological advancements with environmental consciousness, Ingogroup introduced the MASTER M6 with UV LED curing technology from GEW, which allowed the company to become more effi- cient, as well as contributing to a reduction of its energy consumption by a 80 percent. The MASTER M6 can be also configured with BOBST oneECG (Extended Color Gamut) technolo- gy and DigiFlexo automation. Reproflex3 Restructures Leadership Within R3 India As part of this reorganization of Reproflex3 In- dia & Asia, Sethunath Padmanabhan will step down from his position as Managing Director. Andrew Hewitson, Global CEO, will take on ad- ditional responsibilities for overseeing the group’s operations in India. Vijay Irudhayaraj, current head of operations in the Middle East & Africa, will assume additional re- sponsibilities in India. In his extended role, Irudhayaraj will play a piv- otal part in overseeing day-to-day operations and driving new projects integral to Reproflex3’s expan- sion plans in India and Asia. Sethunath will transition out of his operational role to explore opportunities outside the R3 group. However, he will continue to be a part of the Re- proflex3 board, collaborating closely with company co-founders Andrew Hewitson and Trevor Lowes.
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Beverages-Alcoholic : Berkshire Lager; Inland Packaging Beverages-Nonalcoholic : Space Tea; McDowell Label; a Resource Label Group Company Best in Show : IsoPept Vanilla Ice Cream; McDow- ell Label a Resource Label Group Company TLMI Member Awards Volunteer of the Year : Tracy Tenpenny, Tailored Label Products Supplier of the Year : David Ellen, Domino Converter of the Year - Robert Parker, Label King
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Two Sides Jules Van Sant and Jill Crossley have joined Two Sides North Amer- ic leadership team as Executive Di- rector and Director of Operations, respectively. People & Places
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Adheso-Graphics, Inc. www.adheso-graphics.com
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.
Experience Van Sant has decades of experi- ence in the printing, graphic arts and advertising industries, and has a presence on national print and paper industry task forces, commit- tees and networking initiatives. She served as Executive Director of the Pacific Printing Industries Associa- tion from 2006 to 2018, and is cur- rent chair of the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation. Crossley has worked in and with the paper industry and related organizations for more than 15 years. Kathi Rowzie will continue as President of Two Sides North America. Excelitas Technologies Ron Keating has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Ben Stas has been named Chief Jules Van Sant Jill Crossley
Financial Officer (CFO) for Excel- itas Technologies Corp., parent company of Phoseon Technologies. Keating and Stas succeed former CEO David Nislick and former CFO Jim Rao who have announced their retirements. Working Together Ron Keating served the past nine years as President and CEO at Evo- qua Water Technologies, which he took public in 2017. This past year, he successfully led the sale of Evo- qua to Xylem.
Ron Keating
Ben Stas served alongside Ron Keating at Evoqua as the Executive Vice President, CFO and treasurer. The two also worked closely to- gether at Kennametal, where they served in leadership positions before moving to Evoqua. Ben Stas
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Registration Opens For FTA’s FORUM 2024
Selective Label’s capabilities as a converter and printer complement that of KDV, running both flex- ographic and digital presses.
Registration for FTA’S FORUM & INFOFLEX 2024 is now open, with early bird pricing through Janu- ary 31, 2024. As FORUM celebrates its 65th anniversary and INFOFLEX enters its fifth decade, the event pair- ing has more than 100 years of history providing a combination of education and networking, industry insights and opportunity, and personal and busi- ness development. That legacy will continue May 5-8 in Kansas City, Missouri, at FORUM & INFOFLEX 2024, where four days of live technical presentations and interactive panel discussions, networking with more than 180 companies spanning the entire package printing workflow, and a lineup of other activities are ex- pected to attract nearly 1,500 attendees. KDV Label Acquires Selective Label KDV Label, LLC, a manufacturer of custom labels for food, beverage, specialty consumer goods, dairy, and petroleum products, has acquired Selective La- bel & Printing, Inc., located in Sugar Grove, Illinois.
Selective Label will further solidify KDV’s Mid- western presence and add some new growing end markets and capabilities. KDV will offer Selective Label a broader geographic footprint and additional printing capabilities with plants in Waukesha, Wis- consin, and Loveland, Colorado. Mike Brucher, President of Selective Label, will continue in a leadership role with the company and will become a shareholder of KDV. The employees and suppliers of Selective Label have played an in- tegral role in Selective Label’s success and will con- tinue to do so in the future.
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Pacificolor Kent Forsgren has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for prepress and flexible packaging provider Pacificolor LLC, Woods Cross, Utah.
DuPont Packaging Graphics www.cyrel.com/na
With a 40-year background in fi- nancial management and strategic planning, Forsgren brings a wealth of experience to Pacificolor. As CFO, Forsgren will be respon- sible for overseeing all financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic financial planning. ID Label
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/
Kent Forsgren
Scott Bender has been hired by ID Label, a man- ufacturer of barcode labels, to head its sales team. Bender has more than 25 years of sales experi- ence, with strong leadership skills building sales teams and driving revenue.
He previously worked at Decker Communications, where he over- saw sales and marketing before tak- ing on the role of Chief Operating Officer. He also held several sales and op- erations positions in the paper and packaging industries. Monadnock Paper Mills
Scott Bender
Dr. Heather Starkey has been named to the role of Research Scientist for Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., Bennington, New Hampshire. Starkey will work closely with the manufacturing and sales departments in developing the next gen-
eration of sustainable and durable materials for the printing and pack- aging industries. Starkey has worked at Georgia-Pa- cific, Chung Hwa Pulp Corporation, and most recently Ingredion, where she led cross-functional product teams developing new starch tech- nologies for adhesive applications and barrier coatings. She earned bachelor of science
Heather Starkey
degrees in Pulp and Paper Engineering and Chem- ical Engineering from North Carolina State Univer- sity, where she also earned her doctorate in Forest Biomaterials.
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Paperboard Packaging Names Award Winners
Industry Events
The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has announced the winners of its 80th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. Winners included: • Paperboard Package of the Year : WhistlePig Pig- gybank, WestRock
Labelexpo Asia December 5-8, 2023 SNIEC Shanghai, China
Gulf Print & Pack January 9-11, 2024 World Trade Center Dubai, United Emirites
Labelexpo Summit March 12-13, 2024 Agora Bogota Convention Center, Bogota, Colombia
• Folding Carton of the Year : Wander & Ivy Single Varietal Sets, Mill Rock Packaging • Rigid Box of the Year : Hardins Creek Clermont Tube, TPC Printing and Packaging
FTA Forum May 5-8, 2024 Lowes Kansas City Hotel Kansas City, MO
Labelexpo Americas September 10-12, 2024 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, Illinois
Labelexpo India November 14-17, 2024 India Expo Centre & Mart Greater Noida, Delhi NCR
• Innovation of the Year Award : EnduraGrip, We- stRock • Richard DePaul Award for Creative Design & Converting : Single-Dose Syringe Folding Carton, Colbert Packaging Corp • Sustainability of the Year Award : Unilver Skip Laundry Detergent Capsules, Graphic Packaging International • Judges’ Award : Tome Gift Set, Pacific South- west Container
FTA Annual Meeting May 4-7, 2025 David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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PRINTING United Alliance Announces 2024 Board PRINTING United Alliance announced its incom- ing 2024 board of director members: Officers • Dean DeMarco, Board Chair; Director of Opera- tions, Middlestreet Graphics and Displays • Brooke Hamilton, First Vice Chair; President & CEO, NPI • Lane Hickey-Wiggins, Second Vice Chair; Pres- ident & CEO, Douglass Screen Printers Inc dba DPRINT • Brian Hite, Treasurer; Principal, Co-Founder, Im- age Options • Roger Chamberlain, Secretary; Assistant Vice President, Administrative Services & Facilities, The Cincinnati Insurance Company • Michael Marcian, Immediate Past Chair; CEO, DCG ONE • Scott Schinlever, Associate Vice Chair; COO, Global Inkjet Business, EFI • Ford Bowers, Ex Officio; CEO, PRINTING Unit- ed Alliance Directors • Brian Adam, President, Olympus Group • Mark Bailey, Senior Manager, Channel Sales-Dec- orator & Digital Solutions, SanMar • Jaime Herand, Vice President of Graphic Opera- tions, Orbus Exhibit & Display Group • Carla Johanns, President, Simpson Screen Print Ltd. • Eric Kahle, Chief Revenue Officer, Visual Mark- ing Systems Inc. • Michael Magerl, President, Trabon • Timothy Saur, Managing Director North Amer- ica, Durst Image Technology US LLC (Durst North America) • Elaine Scrima, Vice President of Operations, GSP Companies • Danny Sweem, CEO, M&R Printing Equipment • Michael Wagner, Chief Operations Officer, But- ler Technologies Inc. • Tim Williams, Chief Customer Officer, CreateMe Technologies • Tom Wittenberg, Large Format Industry Rela- tions and Events Manager, North America, HP Inc.
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