Pressure-sensitive films for the broad spectrum of graphic applications are the subject of a new edition of the established global market report from AWA Alexander Watson Associates: AWA Global Pressure-sensitive Graphic Films Market Study 2018. This is a major and diversified marketplace, representing a volume of 2575 million sqm of material volumes in 2017, and AWA forecasts that it will continue to grow at 6.2% per annum in the medium term.
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JAMES CROPPER HEADS TO LUXE PACK SHANGHAI
British master papermaker James Cropper is preparing to show off its packaging expertise to the Chinese market at this year’s Luxe Pack Shanghai, taking place on 11 and 12 April 2018.
MAJOR AWARD UNDERLINES IMPACT OF XAAR 2001+ PRINTHEAD FOR CERAMICS
The exceptional capabilities of Xaar’s 2001+ GS12 printhead with High Laydown (HL) Technology have been recognised after it won a major ceramics industry award. Xaar was honoured for its printhead in the category of ‘Contributions to Technology’ at the 14th prestigious China Ceramics Pioneers List (CCPL) on 28th March.
Anticipation builds for IPACK-IMA and MEAT-TECH
The two exhibitions, to be held in the Rho-Fiera Milano exhibition centre from 29 May to 1 June, are attracting keen interest amongst international buyers.
ROTOCON Supports Team Woolworths Rotolabel in the Absa Cape Epic Race 2018
The 15th edition of the Absa Cape Epic Race took place 18-25 March 2018.
Mark Andy Acquires Presstek
Offset customers will enjoy immediate benefits, including improved service and support
ASAHI PHOTOPRODUCTS TO SUPPORT FIRST EDITION OF LABELEXPO SOUTHEAST ASIA 2018 WITH INNOVATION, EDUCATION
A focus on environmental sustainability, effectiveness, profitability
Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today reported it will be showing its AWP™ line of water-washable flexographic plate solutions featuring its Clean Transfer Technology at Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2018. The show is a brand-new event in the Labelexpo Global Series. Asahi will be located on Stand D36 at the show, scheduled for 10 to 12 May 2018 in Bitec, Bangkok. Joining Asahi at the event will be its important distributor, Nagase who supports Asahi in Southeast Asia market.
DR DAVID GALTON RECOGNISED BY THE EUROPEAN FLEXOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE FLEXO PRINTING INDUSTRY
Asahi Photoproducts is delighted to announce that its European Sales Director, Dr. David Galton has been recognised by the European Flexographic Industry Association for his outstanding contribution to the Flexo Industry. This lifetime achievement award is the highest honour awarded by EFIA.
L9 ANNOUNCE THE 2017 WORLD LABEL AWARDS CATEGORY AND HONOURABLE MENTION WINNERS
The L9 group of international label associations are pleased to announce the results of the 2017 L9 World Label Awards (WLA) competition judged by an international panel of judges representing each of the participating associations. The judging took place in Brussels the day before Labelexpo Europe at the exhibition venue. The L9 is an alliance of global label associations formed to jointly formulate policies and collecting strategic information of global interest to the worldwide label industry.
Labelexpo Southeast Asia introduces education program
Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2018 has unveiled details of a series of educational events taking place during the show, held at BITEC in Bangkok on 10-12 May.
The Shrink Sleeve Technology Workshop takes place on Saturday 12 May and will be moderated by Andy Thomas-Emans, strategic director, Labelexpo. Topics covered include design and origination, inks, substrates, and converting and application technology. The workshop ends with a presentation on quality control and fault finding by one of the global industry’s leading shrink sleeve experts, Dr Séamus Lafferty, president of Barry Wehmiller company Accraply.
Heidelberg optimizes financing structure – basis for investment in future growth
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) has further optimized its financing structure and agreed a new syndicated credit line with improved conditions with its banking group. By taking out the credit line with a higher total of €320 million and a term that runs till March 2023, the company is creating financial flexibility and longer-term planning certainty. Besides supporting the day-to-day operational business of the global organization, the new credit facility underpins the strategy of further expanding new digital business models, such as the newly established subscription portfolio.