Labels and Packaging Innovation Asia • Issue 5 2018
57 sector promoting respect for the environment, officially put into production the new printing machine Topaz 608 with flexographic high quality technology and performances produced by Uteco Group. The cooperation between Daishowa and Uteco begins in 2011 with the purchase of the first flexo machine laying the groundwork for a strong relationship characterized by constant and common growth.
the latest innovations in an evertransforming world of digital production. In addition to the educational Academy with technologydriven presentations and practical workshop sessions, the Conference will feature strategic high-level speakers that provide inspiration and education designed to help attendees move their businesses forward. The exhibition portion of the event will feature a diverse range of leading industry suppliers, each participating in end-to-end demonstrations of unique and innovative applications designed to provide attendees with new ideas to drive revenue. For the first time, a Student Day is added to the program and will take place on Friday, 29 March. The addition is aimed at encouraging the next generation of talent to join the industry. Xeikon Café North America will happen from 14 to 16 May in Chicago. Now in its third year, it will be a threeday exhibition and conference focused on labels & commercial printing including the graphic arts market. The Xeikon Café website has been revamped to include a dedicated application section where all applications that have been demonstrated at a Xeikon Café event are available online, including full descriptions and production details, offering an extensive and inspirational library of business opportunities for digital printing companies.
“This will increase and extend the value of the work all Xeikon Café partners put into making the Xeikon Café events unique in the industry,” said Mertens. For more information about the 2019 Xeikon Café events, visit www. xeikoncafe.com. Daishowa inaugurates the third Uteco flexo machine - Continuity and reliability make the difference, even in Japan Yokaichi near Kyoto - Japan, two new plants at Daishowa Paper Products Co.Ltd. were inaugurated with an official cerimony. Daishowa Ltd was founded in 1940; this Group of about 1000 employees, operating in the paper
The new plants’ inauguration took place at the presence of the owner and CEO Mr. Ryosuke Saito, the managers and workers of Daishowa, Mr. Davide Cucinella, CMO of Uteco Group and Mr. Hongo, Director of Itochu Machine, distributor of Uteco printing machines in Japan. The second plant inaugurated was a bag making machine of the Japanese company NewLong. The ceremony, performed according to the most ancient Japanese traditions, was very moving. Waterless Internet flower packaging wins top Sustainability award Uflex Ltd’s biodegradable, waterless flower packaging innovation won top honours at the Sustainability Awards 2018. The Waterless Internet Flower Packaging was announced winner of