NOT only do labels continue to grow faster than other parts of the printing and packaging sector, but innovations in machinery and materials are creating even more opportunities. Labelexpo Europe 2007 is the best place to see this technology in action.
New for this year's show, are two high-level seminars focusing on the latest label industry developments. In addition, a number of special feature areas have been introduced including pavilions dedicated to specific countries and technologies.
Following is a stand-by-stand summary of some of the highlights of this year's Labelexpo Europe.
Alphasonics - 5C20A new anilox cleaning device from Alphasonics, the Melanie System is being introduced at Labelexpo Europe. It is designed to attract interest from the smaller printer, who may not have the budget for other Alphasound models. |
Avery Dennison - 5A40Avery Dennison says it will launch a real innovation in self-adhesive film labelstock that promises to be a game-changer for both label converters and brand owners. |
Comco - 5C10Comco, legendary for pioneering the first multi-substrate presses in narrow web, announces the next generation of in-line printing technology. The Comco C2 will make its European debut. |
Degraf - 7N90Degraf will display complete production lines for solvent flexographic plates, such as the Concept 201 HTD as well as innovative, fully automated solutions for the processing of water-based polymers. |
Demak - 6I140Demak Srl will be launching the latest in doming technology at Labelexpo Europe 2007 - the patented Kromex technology and the Continuous Vacuum System is installed on all their new equipment |
Domino - 7K95Inkjet and laser manufacturer, Domino Printing Sciences plc, will showcase its latest variable data printing solution, the K-series. |
Edale - 7L105Edale will be presenting two new machines at Labelexpo including the European launch of the versatile play and plug converting concept; the Lambda, will include a fully functioning Lambda RFID configured for offline RFID inlay affixing through the incorporation of the Tamarack P500 RFID unit. |
Gallus - 5B50Gallus will extend its offerings to converters to suit their increased need for productivity and value-add converting technologies. It will show the latest developments on three press lines: the top of the range Gallus RCS, the Gallus EM340/410/510 S which will be shown in the new 340mm version and the entry level Gallus EM280. The Gallus Product Bar, a forum for discussions on print technology, processes and substrates will be hosted by Gallus specialists. |
GEW - 6H70GEW will exhibit its full range of UV curing systems and feature its new, XC, extreme cure UV cassette with focused, dichroic coated aluminum reflector and integrated clamshell shutters. |
Gidue - 6H80Gidue will display the Xpannd 370, a combined three flexo/six offset colour press, equipped with two inline hot stamping units, silkscreen and flat embossing; the Athena 530, a high speed (270m/m) UV mid web flexo sleeve press; and the Intelligent (Combat) servo-driven UV flexo press featuring automatic adjustment, digital control, repeatable print quality, time and waste savings. |
HP Indigo - 5D30, 5D40HP Indigo's Tower of Production will demonstrate a range of real jobs, which will be printed on the stand by Dutch label printer, Eshuis, illustrating the ease and versatility of HP Indigo technology. |
IST - 6F130IST will present a revolutionary UV curing system for narrow web: the MBS-5 which it says is a real leap forward in UV printing, delivering the most economical use of energy in the UV curing process. |
Kodak - 7M130Kodak's Graphic Communications Group will demonstrate its capability to provide accurate packaging colour across all substrates, through any print process, anywhere in the world, with its Kodak Unified Workflow Solutions. |
MacDermid Printing - 11Q59MacDermid Printing Solutions will present the MAC, its new analogue uncapped flexographic printing plate which its says is a real breakthrough for stringent applications and provides excellent durability and consistency, thanks to its exceptional chemical resistance to solvents, inks and environmental constraints such as ozone and high temperatures. |
Mark Andy - 5C10Mark Andy will demonstrate the newly redesigned 2200 series press at Labelexpo. There are already more than 2000 installations of this press series already in operation worldwide. The XP5000 integrated workflow concept will also be showcased in Brussels. |
Martin Automatic - 7K90Martin Automatic will demonstrate the versatility and global appeal of its high performance roll changing systems on a number of different stands. |
Nilpeter - 7L60, 7L90Danish manufacturer, Nilpeter, will launch a new generation of rotary offset press, a new type of UV-flexo packaging press, and will also introduce its own process-colour inkjet printer. |
Omet - 7L100Italian manufacturer, Omet, will demonstrate two of its latest presses, both featuring significant new developments premiered during 2007: the 330mm Omet Flexy-S and the 520mm Varyflex-F1. |
Rotoflex - 5C30Rotoflex International will demonstrate its VSI eDrive inspection slitter rewinder; VLI eDrive film inspection slitter rewinder, DLI Servo die cutting, Vericut 2 digital web finishing, DPI Pharma security inspection and finishing and eVision vision system integration. |
RotoMetrics - 5A75Worldwide manufacturer of precision rotary dies and tooling, RotoMetrics, will showcase the latest in narrow web products, including RD200 machine-finished dies, with adjustable clearance anvils and multi-port air-eject dies. Meanwhile, RotoMetrics' all-new website MyRoto.com can make everyday jobs easier, the company says, thanks to its online ordering and tracking tool. |
Sun Chemical - 5E80LabelExpo Europe will be the global launch pad for SolarJet, Sun Chemical's latest generation UV inkjet printer designed specifically to benefit the growing short-run, narrow-web labels market. Since the company's successful launch of Solaris at Labelexpo in 2005, it has become a growing force in narrow-web. |
Tesa - 6F100Tesa will showcase UV-Strips, a groundbreaking new solution for the measurement and control of UV radiation when using UV varnishes and coatings. |
UPM - 5D60UPM will present its latest paper solutions, designed to increase the volume and quality of printing and create opportunities for new products. The Finnish group continues to invest in papers for labeling and siliconising. |
