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FINAT Labelling News Online, 17 August 2017 - Industry Edition |
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Come and visit FINAT on stand 11A31 Labelexpo Europe is the world's largest event for the label and package printing industry. Enhance your existing machinery, increase efficiency and improve speed-to-market. Pre-register now to: • | Take advantage of the 30% early discount available only available until 15 September at 18:00 CET | • | Receive your visitor barcode before the show to avoid the queues onsite | • | Receive pre-show information about the show | • | Effectively plan your visit | | |
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What to Expect at the FINAT Booth! |
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A new and modern design with more space to network. Our main features: • | Recycling Desk | • | Hall of Fame (winners FINAT Label Competition 2017) | • | Meeting room (if you wish to plan a meeting at our booth, send an e-mail to Jakovina) | • | Possibility to charge the batteries of your mobile devices | • | Videos on liner recycling, visions of the label industry, reviews of ELF participants | • | Latest statistical data | • | Various educational and technical publications | • | Industry experts present | • | and much more | |
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FINAT hotel booking Brussels |
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We have still some rooms available at the Warwick Barsey Hotel, Avenue Louise 381-383. Room prices amount to Euro 190 (incl. breakfast). If you wish to book a room, send an email to Jakovina before 31 August. Please note that you CANNOT book directly with the Warwick. |
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| Driving the label industry agenda: FINAT and Labelexpo Europe 09-08-2017 The flag bearers of the European label industry -- the international label association FINAT and Labelexpo Europe founders Tarsus Ltd -- are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their partnership this year at the biggest-ever Labelexpo show, taking place at the Brussels Expo, 25-28 September. | - |
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Full report FINAT Label Competition 2017 |
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All the winning entries can now be seen in the full report of the 2017 FINAT Label Competition. The document contains the judges' comments on group, category, Best in Show and Judges Award winners, together with a list of the highly commended certificate winners and photos of the awards ceremony held on 7 June last in Berlin. |
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FINAT Technical Seminar - Fourth & Last Call for Papers |
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A last reminder to FINAT members to submit proposals for a presentation for the FINAT Technical Seminar, 7-9 March 2018 in Barcelona. Please send your e-mail to Jakovina before 24 August. Thank you. |
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The FINAT RADAR provides a convenient and up to date ‘radar screen’ to monitor trends and developments relevant to the European label and narrow web business. Each edition of the report carries the results of a number of parallel surveys covering different segments of our industry’s value chain. |
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AWA Global Pressure-Sensitive Label Market Study 2017 |
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This new report on the leading global label format presents a detailed analysis of both the global and regional pressure-sensitive label markets, across the value chain, highlighting current trends and possibilities for future growth. |
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Upcoming events in September |
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TLMI printThink Summit - Chicago - USA |
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Smithers Pira PRIMA - Berlin - Germany |
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Labelexpo Europe - Brussels - Belgium |
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AWA Shrink Sleeve European Seminar - Brussels - Belgium |
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AWA Label Release Liner Industry Seminar - Brussels - Belgium |
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| WACKER Expands Technical Center in Dubai and Includes Two New Labs for Polymers and Silicones Applications 17-08-2017 Munich-based chemicals group WACKER is strengthening its presence in Middle East and Africa (MEA) by expanding the service portfolio of its technical center in Dubai. | - | AB Graphic International selects HERMA self-adhesive materials for label sample book 17-08-2017 New laser die cutting system delivers sharp outlines • Using HERMA self-adhesive materials and HP printing technology, AB Graphic International has produced a new sample catalogue containing abstract and highly complex label shapes. • Catalogue prompted by market launch of redesigned laser die cutting system Digilase S3. • Uniform adhesive application predestines HERMA label stock for conversion by laser die cutting. | - | Screen Receives InterTech Technology Award for Truepress Jet520HD and SC Inks 15-08-2017 Screen Americas has been named an award recipient for the Screen Truepress Jet520HD using SC Inks in Printing Industries of America’s (PIA’s) 2017 InterTech Technology Awards. PIA recently announced the honourees following careful consideration by a panel of industry judges. | - BASF is lifting force majeure for dispersions, dispersion powders and hot melts on acrylic monomer basis with immediate effect15-08-2017 With immediate effect, BASF is lifting the force majeure status that was declared on October 31, 2016 for dispersions, dispersion powders and hot melts on acrylic monomer basis (Acronal, acResin, Acrodur, ACROSOL E 20 D, AQAGloss, Basonal, Col.9, Epotal and Luhydran) supplied from the Ludwigshafen and Tarragona sites. - Abrafati 2017: WACKER Presents Dispersions and Silicones for Easy-to-Clean-Coatings15-08-2017 At the Abrafati 2017, WACKER is displaying several novelties for dirt-repellent treatment of mineral surfaces for the first time in the region. The PRIMIS SAF 9000 dispersion has a special composition that is both oleophobic and hydrophobic, making wallpaints resistant to many different types of stains – from coffee and red wine to colored pencils. - Sappi to exhibit at Labelexpo Europe 201711-08-2017 Sappi will present innovations in Release Liner and Label Papers product groups. - | Etygraf installs pioneering LED UV flexo press 10-08-2017 Etygraf in Spain have installed a new Bobst M4L flexo printing press fitted with an LED UV curing system by GEW to boost efficiency and curing performance. It is one of the first narrow-web presses fully equipped with LED UV curing in Europe. | - PRESSURE-SENSITIVE LABELS: AWA paints the current market profile10-08-2017 Are pressure-sensitive labels being challenged today by the up-and-coming product decoration technologies? With Labelexpo Europe just around the corner, it is interesting to take a look at AWA Alexander Watson Associates’ new market analysis, AWA Global Pressure-sensitive Label Market Study 2017 - GEW at Labelexpo Europe 2017 in Brussels08-08-2017 At Labelexpo Europe 2017 GEW will show its comprehensive range of UV curing systems comprising mercury arc systems, LED systems and hybrid systems together with the associated fully hybrid RHINO ArcLED electronic power supply. - | Domino announces launch of K-Series white digital printer as screen replacement technology 08-08-2017 Domino Digital Printing Solutions is set to launch the new K600i White digital print module at Labelexpo Europe 2017 (Stand 9A60, Brussels Expo, 25th – 28th September 2017). Featuring a new state-of-the-art ink management system designed to provide high reliability while utilising a heavily pigmented UV curable white ink, the K600i White is targeted primarily at printers looking for a digital alternative to screen printing, offering instantaneous job change, minimal maintenance, variable data printing capability and eliminating the need to purchase screens. | - | Domino launches new workflow solution for the labelling sector 08-08-2017 Domino Digital Printing Solutions is targeting the label industry with its latest DFE (Digital Front End) workflow solution designed for the N-Series range of digital colour presses. With improved operating speed and streamlined automation, DFEv2.0 maintains compatibility with the latest Esko code base and can work with a number of VDP (variable data printing) formats. DFEv2.0’s full capabilities will be showcased on the Domino stand at Labelexpo Europe 2017 (Stand 9A60, Brussels Expo, 25th – 28th September 2017). | - | Martin Automatic appoints Tekaxess in France 08-08-2017 Leading manufacturer of high performance splicing, rewinding, and tension control technology, Martin Automatic, has announced the appointment of Tekaxess for sales, parts and service support in France, with immediate effect. | - Constantia Flexibles sells Labels division to Multi-Color08-08-2017 Constantia Flexibles has signed an agreement to sell its Labels division to Multi-Color Corporation (“Multi-Color”) for an enterprise value of approximately €1.15 billion ($1.3 billion). The transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2017, subject to regulatory approvals. - Discovering FUTURA and the future of label converting with PRATI08-08-2017 At this year’s edition of LABELEXPO EUROPE, PRATI will be exhibiting a number of machines with specific configurations from the ever-growing range. Many of them will be used during the tradeshow to enable live demonstrations for different label types, offering visitors an opportunity to see PRATI technology in action. - | Grafotronic News Labelexpo Europe 08-08-2017 Grafotronic will present no less than 6 new models at Label Expo in Brussels. The main focus this year are the digital finishing solutions and Grafotronic will show 3 new machines to handle pre-printed labels. | - - | Konica Minolta Launches Simply Efficient AccurioPress Series 08-08-2017 Konica Minolta has launched its ‘simply efficient’ AccurioPress C6100 Series of colour production printers, which are designed to support a highly responsive print room environment. | - OMET presses in Labelexpo 201708-08-2017 XFlex X6.0, iFlex and XFlex X6 Offset, upgraded according to “industry 4.0” drivers. This is OMET choice for 2017 edition of Labelexpo Europe, the most important trade fair in label printing world. Three lines will be displayed with live demonstrations to surprise with extraordinary technology level, versatility and completeness. - | Konica Minolta’s AccurioPress C2070 series Achieves Fogra Certification 08-08-2017 Customers of Konica Minolta’s AccurioPress C2070 series have even more reason to celebrate – the award of a FograCert Validation Printing System (VPS) certificate. | - | Flexo platemaking automation and standardization: a reality thanks to Esko, Vianord and Inci-Flex 08-08-2017 On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, Inci-Flex presented a revolutionary, completely automated flexo platemaking process, assuring quality, standardization and productivity | - | Mark Andy at Labelexpo Europe 2017 - Stand 4C 45 08-08-2017 American manufacturer Mark Andy will be showing its portfolio of narrow web printing and converting technology at the Brussels expo, including new press configuration options, and retrofittable enhancements. | - | VPF presents numerous product innovations at LabelExpo 2017 08-08-2017 In its 50th anniversary year, VPF GmbH & Co. KG, the Germany-based specialist in self-adhesive materials and coatings, will be exhibiting at LabelExpo 2017 in Brussels (Hall 4, Stand C67) with the innovativeness and versatility it is known for in the market. The main focus will be on a considerably expanded range of seawater resistant self-adhesive materials as well as new developments for special security applications and water-based inkjet printing | - UPM Raflatac expands its presence in the United States by acquiring the assets of Texas-based Southwest Label Stock08-08-2017 UPM Raflatac, one of the world's leading suppliers of self-adhesive label materials, has completed its acquisition of the assets of Irving, Texas-based Southwest Label Stock. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price or other transaction details. - Harper Corporation of America Wraps Up 2017 Harper Roadshow in Wisconsin08-08-2017 Global anilox roll supplier Harper Corporation of America will host its final 2017 Harper Roadshow event in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on September 14, 2017. This one-day seminar will bring together leading experts from throughout the flexographic industry to share the latest developments and advancements in technology. - | Herma UK charity event 2017 07-08-2017 This year HERMA UK decided to do a UK Coast to Coast Cycle challenge. Three members of the UK team started the ride at Allenby in Cumbria and rode their way from West to East along the quiet and peaceful country lanes towards Penrith. | - Nilpeter to premiere new flexo press at LabelExpo Europe 201707-08-2017 Nilpeter is pulling out all the stops at LabelExpo Europe 2017, premiering the all new FA flexo press, the latest addition to their state-of-the-art flexo programme, and displaying one of their newly upgraded digital PANORAMA Hybrid presses. - |
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Your regular update on sustainability, REACH, and legislation relevant to the label industry. |
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Update to the list of substances potentially subject for compliance checks ECHA has updated the list of substances that might be chosen for compliance checks. The list includes 29 new substances. FINAT members that have registered chemicals under REACH are advised to check this list and if needed, update their related registration dossiers and tonnage bands by 31 October 2017. The list gives registrants the possibility for early dossier updates before the compliance check starts. However, the list is indicative and non-exhaustive: ECHA reserves the right to open further compliance checks on any dossier at any time and without prior notice to the registrants. Substances potentially subject to compliance checks |
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EuPIA publishes Guidance on migration test methods EuPIA (European Printing Ink Association) has finalised its “Guidance on Migration Test Methods for the evaluation of substances in printing inks and varnishes for food contact materials”, which is aimed at providing specific guidance for printing inks for food contact materials. The guidance is available on EuPIA’s website at:
http://www.eupia.org/uploads/tx_edm/2017-07-31_EuPIA_Guidance_on_Migration_Test_Methods.pdf |
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SUSTAINABILITY & RECYCLING |
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EuPIA publishes Guidance on migration test methods The Supreme Court of the Netherlands has ruled that that release liner is to be considered packaging. The long-awaited ruling is the conclusion of a prolonged legal battle between a printer and the Dutch tax authorities. As a result, release liner is to be considered as packaging in The Netherlands and falls under the scope of the so-called packaging tax (from 2008-2013) and the afvalfonds verpakkingen (from 2013 onward). Ruling Afvalfonds verpakkingen |
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