Epson America, Inc., will be participating in the upcoming Virtual Digital Packaging Summit from Dec. 1-3, 2020. The event is focused on segments including labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons, and corrugated printing and converting applications.

Mactac® announces its role as a leading member in the newly founded CELAB (Circular Economy for Labels) global consortium, which promotes recycling in the self-adhesive label industry.

Esko has announced it is responding to the latest retailing trends by launching the ‘Essential Toolkit for Retailers: from Consumer Insights to Product Launches’, a free online resource that outlines how retailers can improve packaging and marketing asset management to target consumers through an integrated omnichannel marketing strategy.

Accu-Label, a family owned label manufacturer based in Fort Wayne, IN, is preparing for further growth with the addition of the Durst Tau RSCi inkjet label printer. The Tau RSCi is the latest offering from Durst’s range of 1200 dpi RSC printers with print speeds up to 328ft/min. Accu-Label has opted for the 20” width version to maximize their productivity.

There may be a lot of uncertainty related to the upcoming Brexit transition, but Avery Dennison has taken steps to ensure a steady supply of products and reliable local support to UK customers who rely on its sustainable and intelligent labels.

Selected entries from the ‘truly inspiring’ RSC Label Masters Awards program organised by Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, will become an integral part of the Customer Experience Center at its headquarters in Brixen, Italy. The winners were announced as part of Durst’s Label & Packaging first Virtual Digital Day that provided unique insights on the new Tau RSC platform, its printing solutions, ink systems, software and important developments.

Label Academy, the global training provider for the label and package printing industry, recently followed up its first virtual master class with a second one, this time covering flexible packaging. The online event attracted a distinguished panel of eight high-profile speakers from across the industry.

Mondi, a leading global packaging and paper manufacturer, has joined the newly created consortium CELAB (Circular Economy for Labels). This industry initiative was founded by companies in the self-adhesive label industry to create greater circularity for its products by enhancing and promoting matrix and release liner recycling around the world.

Novacel Hellas Ltd has been appointed Xeikon’s dealer for Greece and Cyprus. Based in Athens, the internationally recognised company provides packaging services and products to the Print & Packaging, Industrial and Food & Diagnostic sectors in Greece’s growing market segments. The company is contracted to offer the full range of Xeikon products for the Commercial and Label & Packaging sectors to cover all market requirements in the area.

Tarsus Group, organizer of Labelexpo India, has today confirmed that the upcoming edition of the show will now take place from 16 – 19 November 2021, at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR.

Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, will provide unique insights together with live press demos and Q & A sessions at its first Virtual Digital Day, Label & Flexible Packaging. Register here for the event that will also include a virtual tour of the Customer Experience Center and headquarters campus in south Tyrol, Brixen, Italy, on Wednesday, 11 November at 11.00am and 6.00pm (CET).

Epson have announced the SurePress® L-6534VW digital LED UV inkjet label press and the GM ECON finisher are now available in a bundle with special pricing under promotional terms. Together, the SurePress L-6534VW label press and the specially configured ECON finisher provide an end-to-end label press solution for near line to integrated hybrid printing systems. The SurePress L-6534VW and ECON finisher deliver a full feature set that allows converters to automate printing operations, increase both productivity and profitability, and provide substantial cost-savings.

Flexolabels Sp.z.o.o, a leading label printer based in Wroclaw in Poland, has taken delivery of a Xeikon 3300 digital label press to further drive business and address customer demand. Today the company specialises in digital label printing for the pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic industries. Established in 2013, Flexolabels moved into digital production five years ago with the installation of a Xeikon 3030 digital label press to extend its capabilities and enhance the company’s portfolio potential with new solutions and new products.

The PRINTING United Digital Experience, now in its fourth day, today highlights the latest updates in package printing with a focus on labels and flexible packaging. Attendees can register for this, and other community-focused days of the PRINTING United Digital Experience, free. The Daily Guide for day four of the event is now available to help attendees navigate the day’s schedule.

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) has joined with other leaders in the pressure sensitive label (PSL) industry to form the Circular Economy for Labels (CELAB) consortium. The consortium aims to offer solutions and provide education throughout the industry to enable matrix and release liner recycling.

Xeikon has announced that Sticker Gizmo and School Stickers, based in Redditch UK has invested in a Xeikon 3030 REX, entry level, factory refurbished, digital label press. This young B2B brand is a ‘go to’ online site for customised and ready-made labels and stickers in almost any shape and any material – from laminated and foil effect labels to recyclable paper labels and magnetic vinyl stickers – for a wide variety of uses from window stickers, signage and POS and marketing to packaging and party-favours and games, stationery and personalised gifts. Sticker Gizmo provides the educational sector with a number of unique products.

The organizer of Labelexpo Global Series has today confirmed revised dates for two of its shows in the Americas, as a result of the ongoing coronavirus/COVID-19 situation.

Xeikon will shortly send out invitations to its upcoming Xeikon Café TV on complete Pouch Production, supported by Xeikon fleXflow. Set to take place on  Thursday 15th October and a ‘must attend’ for all label converters, Xeikon product experts will be on hand to offer their knowledge, deeper understanding and advice on the whole process required for successful digital pouch production. Attendees will have access to the latest technical demonstrations and hear forward thinking, customer testimonials from Simon Smith, Managing Director and Adam James, Operations Director of CS Labels/CS Pouches in the UK and Gustavo Guzzi, EMEA Sales Manager of Karlville Pouch Converting Solutions. There will also be a Q&A session with all speakers.

Esko | Brand Solutions, a global supplier of integrated software for the packaging, labels, artwork, and other branded materials, is supporting brand teams looking to recapture market share while negotiating remote working and fragmented supply chain environments.

Labelexpo’s first Virtual Label Summit, which took place recently, attracted 333 attendees from Europe, the US, Latin America and Asia. The event also drew in 30 high-profile guest speakers from across the global label and package printing industry.

Xeikon has announced the addition of a high-end label press to its Panther portfolio to meet a need in the market and extend the company’s comprehensive offering, broadening the application reach. Providing high productivity levels, the Xeikon PX30000 is equipped with 8 printing stations, two of which are used to achieve high opaque white layers at maximum speed. This UV inkjet label press is driven by Xeikon’s unsurpassed X-800 digital front end with exceptional capabilities, all geared to maximise digital print manufacturing.