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Circular Economy Drives Sustainable Film by Greg Kishbaugh T he food and beverage industry is the largest consumer of single-use plastic packaging globally and is also a signif- icant producer of plastic waste, according to a new report from Research and Markets. Most of the goods and packaging used today are made to be used only once before being dis-
Tarsus Group, organizer of the Labelexpo Global Series, has an- nounced that Labelexpo Asia 2022 will be postponed until 2023. Labelexpo Asia will now take place at the Shanghai New Interna- tional Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Chi- na on December 5-8, 2023. “Unfortunately, due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID and further uncertainty about events opening up in Shanghai, we have reluctantly decided to post- pone the show until next year,” said Labelexpo Asia Show Director Kevin Liu. The last edition of Labelexpo Asia in 2019 attracted more than 23,000 visitors from 90 countries, making it the second biggest visi- tor event in the Labelexpo Global Series calendar. Amcor Triples Recycled Target Amcor, Victoria, Australia, has re- leased its 2022 Sustainability Re- port, detailing continued progress against key sustainability metrics and announcing an enhanced tar- get to achieve 30 percent recycled content across its portfolio by the end of the decade. The new recycled content target is three times its previous target of 10 percent. In fiscal year 2022,
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Growth in the sustainable films for packaging market is being driven by the increasing focus on reducing plastic waste, government initiatives promoting the circular economy, and increasing demand for sustainability among consumers. The global sustainable films for packaging market was valued at $140.0 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $276.2 billion by 2031, growing at a Com- pound Annual Growth Rate of 7.0 percent during the forecast period 2022-2031. The growth in the global sustainable films for packaging market is expected to be driven by an increasing focus on the circular economy and the growing awareness of its environmental benefits among end users and consumers. However, the lack of recycling technology and the high cost of raw materials are some key restraining factors for the market. The long-term alternatives for a circular economy include waste incineration, treatment, and dispos- al. Polyethylene is the largest consumed material in various types of packaging films in the form of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). Since such packaging films are not reusable or recyclable they are usually dis-
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Resource Label Group Acquires Scentisphere
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Resource Label Group, a full-service provider of pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeve and RFID/ NFC technology, has acquired Scentisphere, an in- novator in scent activation and marketing. Scentisphere specializes in omni-channel scent marketing and activation technologies for brands to integrate into each consumer touchpoint of their media allocation, marketing communications, and packaging. Flavor Technologies Founded in 2002 by partners James Berard and Bob Bernstein, Scentisphere offers a broad range of fragrance and flavor sampling technologies to help its customers drive trial, conversion and sales. The company has engineered a variety of scent sam- pling innovations including Scent-A-Peel, Shopping Scenter, and Experiscenter. The company also offers a range of specialty inks and scent coatings marketed under Rub’nSmell, Snap’nBurst, Scratch’nSniff and Scent-A-Coat. The addition of Scentisphere represents the 26th acquisition for Resource Label.
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European Labelstock Rebounds In Third Quarter In the third quarter, labelstock demand in Europe rebounded strongly, after a poor first half of the year caused by strike related paper shortages from Finland, according to a new report from FINAT. For the first three quarters as a whole, the Euro- pean label industry recorded a modest growth of 1.7 percent compared to the same period last year. Compared to the third quarter in 2021, European consumption of paper roll labelstocks increased by no less than 11.9 percent, after a sharp YoY drop of 8.3 percent in the previous quarter. For filmic roll label applications, demand compared to the same quarter in 2021 accelerated by a healthy plus of 8.4 percent, compared to a modest year-on-year growth of 2.2 percent in Q2. Both trends indicate a strong rebound after the collapse that was caused by long lasting paper mill strikes in Finland since the beginning of the year, leading to severe paper shortages and lead times going up to 5-6 months for release liner and paper facestock applications. Now that backlogs are being completed, the key question remains how the general economic uncer- tainties will affect labelstock demand going forward.
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Foundation For Packaging Education Hosts Fundraiser The Foundation for Packaging Education held its inaugural fundraising event November 8-10 at The Sanctuary resort on Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Nearly 80 attendees came together to celebrate and support industry education for those already employed in the paper-based converting industries. The event began with an evening reception and the following morning golfers played the Osprey Point course on Kiawah while others went on an excursion of nearby Charleston, South Carolina. A reception and dinner capped off the day with Foundation for Packaging Education Chairman Jay Carman making remarks. He reminded everyone of the mission of the Foun- dation, to ensure the longevity and ongoing devel- opment of education and training programs for those already working in the industry. Education and training are vital to employee retention and employee satisfaction. The funds raised brought the raised and pledged amount of the Foundation to nearly $3 million. To learn more about the Foundation visit www. packaginged.org . Self-Heating Food Packaging Market Grows The self-heating food packaging market is poised to grow by $1.51 billion from 2021 to 2026 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 4.6 percent during the forecast period, according to a report published in October by Technavio. The primary drivers of the segment’s growth are affordable pric- es and prompt delivery. The report provides a detailed analysis of emerg- ing market trends, regional outlook, competitive landscape, and a comprehensive analysis of differ- ent market segments. During the projected period, the offline segment’s market share increase of self-heating food packag- ing would be significant. Supermarkets and hyper- markets, retail outlets, and wholesalers make up the offline distribution route. In 2021, the offline distribution channel segment comprised a majority in this market. During the forecast period, APAC will account for 35 percent of market growth; the self-heating food packaging market in the region is dominated by China, Japan, and India. This region’s market will expand more quickly than those in other areas.
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QR Code Labels Market To Reach $1339.1 million The global QR Code Labels market size is project- ed to reach $1339.1 million by 2028, from $889.2 million in 2021, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 5.6 percent during 2022-2028, according to a new report from Proficient Market Insights. Cascades Pre-Qualified By How2Recycle Cascades has confirmed that all of its consumer products packaging manufactured under the Cas- cades Fresh, Cascades E-Com Packaging Solutions, Cascades IMGN Retail Solutions and northbox brands have been submitted to How2Recycle for an evaluation of their recyclability potential. How2Recycle is a standardized labelling system started by the Sustainable Packaging Coalition to clearly communicate packaging recycling instruc- tions to the public based on rigorous protocols and market data. Cascades has chosen to have the recyclability of the packaging it manufactures assessed, saving its customers the time and money required for this step. Brand owners and retailers can request their recyclability labels directly from How2Recycle, without the need for prior testing by outside labs. By providing its customers with pre-qualifica- tion letters, Cascades has simplified the process by confirming the recyclability of its packaging in ad- vance. These pre-qualifications are valid in Canada and the United States. All packaging manufactured by Cascades for food and other consumer products underwent the How- 2Recycle recyclability assessment. Cascades is con- tinuing its efforts to have all of its packaging recy- clable, compostable or reusable by 2030. Unicorn Flexo Graphics Installs Esko CDI Spark Mumbai-based print business Unicorn Flexo Graphics has acquired an Esko SCI Spark 4835 flexo imager to expand its product offering. The Esko im- ager has a maximum plate size of 48 inches x 35 inches. The imager will allow the printer to enter new markets such as flexible packaging and labels. Arnab Maiti, General Manager, South Asia, Esko, added that the bigger plate size of the Esko flexo imager allows the company to expand in new busi- ness areas, and he added that many gravure print businesses in India are now converting to flexo.
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TLMI has announced new converter board mem- bers, including John Abbott, President of Abbott La- bel and Nye Hornor, President of Amherst Label. The newly elected supplier board member is Kris- ten Shields, President of Graymills Corporation. At the recent TLMI Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, the association also announced the new executive committee, including Tim McDonough, President and CEO of Flexo-Graphics, as TLMI Chairman; Mark Glendenning, CEO of Inland Pack- aging, as Governance Chair; and Lori Campbell, President of The Label Printers, as Vice Chair. David Ellen, Global Divisional Director of Domi- no, will remain on the executive committee as the senior supplier. Grace Acquires First North American Domino N730i Grace Label will be the very first to install the new Domino N730i digital UV inkjet label press in North America. The Domino N730i made its worldwide, in-person debut in September at Labelexpo Ameri- cas 2022, and Grace Label made the decision at the trade show to purchase the press. Founded in 1975, Grace Label is a full-service nar- row web label and packaging converter located in Des Moines, Iowa, offering pressure-sensitive, roll- fed, and cut & stack labels; shrink sleeves; pouches; flexible packaging; and more. The company is an existing Domino customer with the Domino N610i digital UV inkjet label press, in- stalled at its facility three and a half years ago. The N610i has helped the company meet the chal- lenges of COVID and the Supply Chain. An optional flexo priming station (pre-digital) is available as is an optional flexo station (post-digi- tal) providing varnishing, brand spot color, or flood white for shrink sleeve applications. These flexo stations can be retrofitted as business needs change. ID Images Acquires Hickman Label ID Images (IDI), Fairfield, Ohio, has acquired Leb- anon, Tennessee-based Hickman Label. The acquisi- tion marks the fifth add-on investment for IDI since it became a Sole Source Capital portfolio company in August 2021. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed.
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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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Esko Launches Software Update
Esko has developed its software version 22.11, which includes a host of new features, including: • Dynamic Subscriptions – a new, cloud-based li- censing model for on-premise applications that is said to simplify global management and distribu- tion of licenses across all sites. • ArtPro+ GMG OpenColor Connector – reported- ly enabling smarter working with simplified color management across systems. • Greater flexo automation – with new PlateID automatic placement and the introduction of nested merging in Flexo Engine. • Automated workflow improvements – new multi-MIS support in Automation Engine SaaS and new configuration tools in WebCenter. • New FEFCO standards as parametric tools in ArtiosCAD - Esko bring to market the new FEF- CO (the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers) design style standards as paramet- ric tools, in its structural design software. • Integrated Tilia Labs Artificial Intelligence – leverage Artificial Intelligence through Esko Auto- mation Engine; rethink the planning and imposi- tion process and unlock productivity improvements with an interface between prepress data and pro- duction data. Fedrigoni Top Awards 2022 Winners Announced Fedrigoni has named the winners of Fedrigoni Top Awards 2022 during a ceremony at the 3 Mazarium in Paris, France. Designers, printers, editors and brands present- ed their projects made with Fedrigoni specialty pa- pers and self-adhesive materials: objects that were judged on the basis of the graphic project, function- ality, quality of technical execution and appropriate use of the materials, with special attention on the environmental impact. The winner for Packaging was ‘Nibbo Bean to Bar Chocolate Packaging’ (China); second place went to ‘Romaniello’ (Italy) and third place went to ‘Please & Thank You cosmetics’ (UK). Special mentions go to ‘21 Beauty’ (China), ‘Champagne Bollinger B13’ (France) and ‘Chaumet 2021 Mooncake boxes’ (France). The winner in the Labels category was ‘Terra viva’ (Italy), followed by ‘Woven Whisky’ (UK) and Paraje Dondellas (Spain). Special mention for ‘Xamorfos’ (Italy).
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People & Places Miraclon Miraclon has appointed David Parker as sales manager for UK and Ireland In this role, Parker will support customers and prospects to maxi- mize their investments in Kodak Fl- excel NX technology. Parker has more than 20 years of experience in flexographic printing. Repacorp
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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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Repacorp, a label company based in Tipp City, Ohio, has promoted Scott Begbie to Vice President of Sales and named Alicia Bunnell as Vice President of Customer Service. Repacorp hired Begbie as Sales Manager in 2020; he has been instrumental in building accounts, educating resellers on the company’s portfolio and overseeing the North American sales territo- ry. Before joining Repacorp, he was employed by Peak-Ryzex, Printronix and Zebra Technologies. Bunnel joined Repacorp in 2015, and has helped to retain and build the customer portfolio. FLEXcon Nick Lupoli has joined FLEXcon North America as the new Chief Operations Officer. Lupoli will over- see all of manufacturing, supply chain, and quality for the company. Lupoli’s background in operations, supply chain, finance, and engineering, with a focus on Lean Manufacturing, will be key in driving FLEXcon’s strategy and change initiatives. The Royal Group Craig Sergent has been named General Manager
of Progress Container & Display, which is under the umbrella of The Royal Group.
Sergent has joined TRG’s most re- cent acquisition after 12 years of experience in the industry. He was previously a sales representative in the greater Atlanta, Georgia, market before moving into sales manage- ment and most recently General Manager in Nashville, Tennessee. TRG was established more than 100 years ago in Chicago, Illinois. The company now has 37 locations nationwide. Craig Sergent
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Impact Label Releases Domino Partnership Video Impact Label, Galesburg, Michigan, has released a video that details the company’s business relation- ship with Domino. Impact Label, founded in 1964 by William Fogle- son Sr., is a custom label printer that provides solu- tions for long-term durable labels and graphic over- lays with a wide-array of equipment that includes high-speed narrow web digital printing, high-speed multi-function finishing equipment, wide-format digital, doming, screen printing, flexo printing, op- tical and mechanical die-cutting, and laminating. Key sectors served include outdoor recreational, agricultural, medical, automotive, electronics, and food. The company has more than 30 employees oper- ating out of its 35,000-square-foot facility. In the midst of the COVID pandemic, Impact La- bel installed the Domino N610i digital UV inkjet label press in October 2020. Utilizes Tools Matt Berry, Vice President & General Manager of Impact Label, describes utilizing the Domino N610i as a business sales tool that provides versa- tility and quick turnaround time for them and their customers. “From a sales perspective, it’s way easier to sell,” said Berry. “We know the quality that we’re going to get. We know the versatility of all the different substrates that we can put through the Domino, so it makes it really easy to pretty much attack any segment of the market.” Celebrating its 44th year in business, Domino has world headquarters in the UK and North America headquarters in Gurnee, Illinois. Domino has 25 subsidiaries, representation in more than 120 countries, and more than 3,000 em- ployees worldwide. PGSF Announces Newly Endowed Scholarship The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) has established the Bernie Eckert Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship has initial funding of over $28,000. Over 70 educators, students, friends and industry leaders contributed to this scholarship, which will be awarded each year to a deserving student study- ing the Graphic Arts at an accredited two or four year institution.
Industry Events
TLMI Committee Meeting November 30-December 2, 2022 Orlando, FL
TLMI Converter Meeting March 12-14, 2023 Converter Meeting Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort St. Petersburg, FL
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
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Sun Chmeical Sun Chemical’s Dr. Juanita Parris, PhD, was named the 19th recipient of the Anthony Mauriello Wom- an of the Year award by the Metro New York Printing Ink Association (MNYPIA). People & Places
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The Anthony Mauriello Woman of the Year award is given annually to an individual who has made out- standing contributions to the business they work for and to the ink industry. Dr. Parris joined the ink industry in 1993 as a sci- entist at Sun Chemical’s research location in Carl- stadt, New Jersey. Since then, she has held positions of increasing scope, responsibility and complexity, leading analytical research and development efforts focused on liquid inks and energy curable. Her work in energy curable inks, for example, has led to several key innovations including wet trap- ping of energy beam flexo inks and the introduc- tion of a variety of new technologies in the field. After five years as Director of Procurement, Dr. Parris currently serves as the Global Director of Ma- terial Science, leading teams responsible for analyt- ical, polymer, the Pilot Plant and Dispersion Engi- neering, the pressroom, and color science. Dr. Parris has received other prominent graphic arts honors, including NAPIM’s Printing Ink Pio- neer Award and TAGA’s (Technical Association of the Graphic Arts) Michel H Bruno Award. She’s been a keynote speaker and panelist at many industry events and has served as the pres- ident of the National Printing Ink Research Insti- tute from 2016 to 2018 and continues to serve on its technical board. Juanita Parris
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