Flexo Market News - August 8th, 2016

Labelexpo Americas Reveals Conference Program Labelexpo Americas has announced its conference program for 2016, scheduled to run September 13-14 as part of the three-day trade exhibition. Featuring 16 sessions, the conference opens with the CEO panel dis- cussion and an overview of the market trends.Moderat- ed by Georges Gravanis of Avery Dennison, panelists will include John Attayek of Inovar Packaging Group, McDowell Label’s John McDowell, John M. Cappy from the Outlook Group and Fortis Solutions Group’s John Wynne.They will discuss issues including consolidation in the marketplace, investing for the future and how to equip the industry’s workforce of tomorrow. The afternoon sessions will be split into two streams with the first focusing on digital technologies. Individ- ual presentations will include a look at inkjet systems for industrial applications with contributions from TLF Graphics and McLoone Metal Graphics, as well as digi- tal print finishing for labels and packaging and cus- tomizing seasonal products using digital printing. The second stream will highlight smart and interac- tive products and include several real life case stud- ies.Thin Film Electronics and Canadian printer Jones Packaging will be sharing their experience with inte- grating NFC labels with packaging for global pharma- ceutical products. The second case study will highlight the use of smart labels and packaging in in- creasing consumer engagement with Constantia La- bels and Inland giving an insight into working with the Oculto and Cubanisto beer brands. Hearing From Converters Day two will include the converter panel discus- sion and an update on how the Internet of Things (IoT) is impacting on the market. The afternoon is again split into two streams and concentrates on new technical innovations and package printing. New in- novations being covered will include the latest ad- vances in linerless labels, as well as implementing an effective MIS solution to improve workflow and prof- itability. Package printing presentations will feature a panel discussion on flexible and folding carton print- ing and with the market moving away from paper, the last session explores diversifying into new mar- kets by adopting film labels and flexible packaging. Celebrating its 15th edition, Labelexpo Americas will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois, from September 13–15. This year’s show will feature more than 400 exhibitors, host class- es in association with the Label Academy and include the LinerlessTrail and the Digital Finishing Experience.

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