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The Packman at PackPlus 2018 – Hall 7A Stand 179

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ackPlus is here again. According to the organizers, PackPlus 2018 – along with concurrent shows SupplyPlus, PackSol, CartonTech and India Converting Show – will feature more than 400 companies. The event will host 100+ product launches, 200+ running machines. The previous edition of the event last year was a grand success providing a global business and networking platform to 350+ companies and hosting 80+ product launches and 200+ running machines. The PackPlus 2018 will take place from 25 – 28 July at the fairgrounds in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

The International Packaging Conclave on 27 July, as usual, will be another attraction at the show. The theme of the conclave this time is Safe Packaging: New Regulatory Landscape. As we all know, FSSAI has released the draft version of the ‘Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulation, 2018’. Once the new regulations take effect, they are expected to entail significant changes in the food and beverage packaging supply chain. The conclave aims to unpack the implications of the forthcoming new regulations.

Labels features heavily in this edition of The Packman. Read our feature on Kwality Offset Printers which entered the world of digital label printing about a year-and-a-half ago and has achieved 12% increase in its digital volume since its entry into this segment. Canon and Gallus have introduced digital label presses Océ LabelStream 4000 and Smartfire respectively. The latest addition of the Océ LabelStream 4000 to its production printing portfolio underlines the Canon and Océ strategy to invest in growing industrial printing segments.

With the Smartfire, Gallus focuses on new target groups who are looking for a smart entry into digital label printing. All these and other interesting stories in this issue which we hope you will enjoy reading.

See you at PackPlus 2018, Hall 7A Stand 179.

– Mahan Hazarika, Editor, editor@thepackman.in

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Coding and Marking

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Captain Offset installs Bobst Visionfold folder-gluer-----------------------------------------22

Product recalls: don’t let your codes let you down-------------------------------38

Design and Marketing

Advanced Graphic Systems forays into corrugation industry------------------------------23

Anti-counterfeit packaging technologies market------------------------------40

H.B. Fuller gives green light to UV light fluorescing adhesives----------------------------24

Automation

Tetra Pak rejuvenates drinking yoghurt------ 6 Uflex transforms packaging for Rasna------- 8

Prepress and Software

Uflex looks at reaping the first-mover advantage in Chinese aseptic market-------26

Repro Poly Services invests in Kodak Flexcel NX Wide----------------------------------10

Labels

DS, Darshan Flexibles and Pyraa Flexibles install FlexiBiz-------------------------------------12

Mark Andy acquires Brandtjen & Kluge-----28

Flexibles Max Speciality Films inaugurates fifth BOPP line--------------------14 Flowers world-over are blooming in Flexfresh by Uflex--------------------------------16 A.T.E. launches full print repeat web viewing system-----------------------------------------------18 Hybrid engraving – printers love it------------19 Naph Graphics’ SlitLine 35 with shaftless unwinder--------------------------------------------20 Comexi’s footprint in Pakistan and MEA jumps two-fold-------------------------------------20 Apaar Packaging opens new plant in Gujarat------------------------------21

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ITW-Wintek installs Labelmaster 440--------28

BST eltromat India introduces efficient automation solutions-----------------------------42

digital printing Printology Xperts invests in MGI Jetvarnish 3D------------------44

Marks Emballage signs up for two Gallus Labelmasters--------------------------------------29

Events

Packtime Innovations installs Omet XFlex X6--------------------------30

Printpack India 2019 sets stage for a record-setting edition----------------------45

Digital label printing is gaining ground ------32

PackPlus Delhi from 25-28 July 2018-------46

Huhtamaki to print 11 crore labels for ‘Share a Coke’ campaign in India----------------------34

Industry News

Mumbai’s Standard Printers Providers at IGAS 2018------------------------------------------35

Bosch plans to sell its packaging business---------------------------------------------48

Canon enters digital label printing market-------------------------------------35

Sun Chemical releases 2017 Sustainability Report-----------------------------48

Gallus launches new entry-level digital label press-------------------36

Huhtamaki completes acquisition of Ajanta Packaging---------------------------------49

SG Edge to launch label press at Labelexpo India 2018------------------------------------------36

Toyo Ink to establish production base in Myanmar---------------------------------49

UPM Raflatac expands food labeling range-------------------------------37

Smurfit Kappa expands its packaging solutions for apple juice-------------------------49

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Tetra Pak rejuvenates drinking yoghurt with inclusion of big fruit pieces

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hanks to its expertise in ambient yoghurt processing, particle heating and a new Tetra Top system Tetra Pak has announced that it has helped Yili, a leading Chinese dairy manufacturer, to produce the world’s first ambient drinking yoghurt with large fruit and cereal pieces.

Yili launched the breakthrough product in Tetra Top 200 ml with large re-sealable screw caps. It gained immediate popularity, strengthening the leadership position of the company in the fast-growing ambient yoghurt category.

Charles Brand, executive vice president, product management and commercial operations at Tetra Pak said, “We are pleased to be able to support our customer deliver a premium product in a growing category.

This has been made possible by our expertise in the entire processing and packaging process: our ambient yoghurt processing capability, the know-how of heating large food particles, and our ability to customize the packaging system.

“The new Tetra Pak TT/3 AD filling system has been designed to allow the particles to pass through seamlessly, and the new Tetra Top package uses a large re-sealable opening that makes it easy for consumers to drink the yoghurt with large fruit pieces.”

Including large fruit pieces within an ambient beverage product is a challenging process. The heating of the product must be done carefully to ensure that the fruit pieces are not damaged or broken-down during the process, and the filling and packaging need to ensure even distribution of the fruit particles, keeping the quality and integrity of the final product.

The global market for ambient drinking yoghurt is around 12.5 billion packages today, with quick expansion from China to South East Asia and the Middle East. The addition of large fruit pieces and cereal grains will further increase consumer interest with more premium products. z

Yili launched the ambient drinking yoghurt in Tetra Top 200 ml with large re-sealable screw caps

The new Tetra Pak TT/3 AD filling system has been designed to allow the particles to pass through seamlessly, and the new Tetra Top package uses a large re-sealable opening that makes it easy for consumers to drink the yoghurt with large fruit pieces.

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z 4-tier packaging resonates with the brand spirit

Uflex transforms packaging for Rasna fruit powder concentrate

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ne of India’s largest manufacturers and exporters of beverages – Rasna International wanted an absolutely alluring packaging for its fruit powder concentrate. With this straight-forward brief, Rasna tasked Uflex – a company with whom it has had an association for over two decades, to come up with a unique packaging solution. What Uflex in turn came up with is all set to take the brand to the next level of customer delight. An all new spouted profile stand-up pouch with side handle carrying Rasna fruit powder concentrate has pleasantly stirred up the retail shelves not only in India but overseas as well.

the overall torso of the pouch, making this packaging quite unique.”

8-color rotogravure job The importance of aesthetics in FMCG remains paramount; therefore intricate profiling of the pouch has been done by the design engineers at Uflex. “Rasna International banked upon our capabilities in making the pouch shape much more enticing for the consumers at the POS,” said Anand. Rasna’s stand-up spouted pouch with side handle and a bottom gusset is an 8-color rotogravure printed job with the inks manufactured by our chemicals business.

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aesthetics and functionalities Talking about the product that has hit the retail shelves in unique packaging manufactured by Uflex, Piruz Khambatta, chairman and managing director, Rasna, said, “Millennials who now form the most significant cohort of the global consumer demographUflex created a 4-tier profiled packaging structure comprising polyester, aluminum foil, polyester and polyethylene for Rasna

4-tier profiled packaging Explaining about the metamorphosed packaging, Arun Anand, executive vice president marketing at Uflex Packaging, said, “Fruit powder concentrate is extremely hygroscopic. The powder has to be immaculately protected from moisture. Rasna wanted something very unique, enunciating strong customer pull at the point-ofsale (POS). We created a 4-tier profiled packaging structure comprising polyester, aluminum foil, polyester and polyethylene.

While the foil imparts perfect barrier to water vapor and oxygen, we have incorporated two layers of polyester in the structure to lend sturdiness to the pouch carrying 750 grams of powder concentrate ensuring that the side handle does not snap while holding the pack. In this hourglass shaped profile pack, the handle has been provided with the help of a high precision tool on our sophisticated pouch making machine. This handle is formed inline and is pretty much a part of

ensure that the fusion is fool proof. The spout paves way for immense convenience to the consumers in pouring out just the required quantity of fruit powder concentrate to make that perfect and refreshing drink.

High performance adhesives also manufactured at Uflex Chemicals ensure high bond strength. The rotogravure cylinder has also been manufactured in-house. “We have a specialized, high caliber pouch making machine that is capable of rendering various profile shapes to the packs ensuring uniform and fool-proof seal-integrity to protect the fruit powder concentrate.”

The dispensing spout has been fused with the laminate using extremely high precision equipment under optimized temperature and pressure coordinates to

ics have grown up drinking Rasna as their favorite refreshing drink. Our association with Uflex is over two decades old and we are very glad that the packaging engineers at the company worked closely with our merchandisers to create a unique packaging for our fruit powder concentrate with an eclectic combination of aesthetics and pack functionalities upholding the ethos of brand Rasna. The new packs look terrific on the retail shelves. We cherish our relationship with Uflex and look forward to exciting times ahead.” z

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yderabad based flexo prepress bureau, Repro Poly Services, recently installed a Kodak Flexcel NX Wide System in response to the demands of flexo printers in India who are increasingly seeking on press efficiency across a wider range of flexo print applications, without sacrificing quality. Repro is the second firm to install a Flexcel NX system in the Hyderabad city and marks the 25th machine installed in India so far.

“We have always been a forwardlooking company and have embraced new technology when it makes sense for our business,” said Rohit Shingala, director, Repro Poly Services. As a long-time supplier of digitally imaged flexo plates to the industry, when it was time to bolster our production capacity, we decided to go wider. We realized that Kodak Flexcel technology was best suited for the capacity and capabilities we require.

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For Repro Poly Services, the Kodak Flexcel NX Wide System’s fine image reproduction, print contrast and high densities will enable the companyto compete for business traditionally beyond the capabilities of flexo. In addition, with enhanced ink

transfer capabilities and high-resolution, flat-top dot structure – Flexcel NX enables print efficiencies that include faster start up times, reduced waste and longer plate life.

An increasing numbers of printers in India are choosing Flexcel NX to meet the demand for higher levels of productivity and improved output. z

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DS Group, Darshan Flexibles and Pyraa Flexibles install FlexiBiz ERP

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t PackPlus Delhi 2018, Pragati Maidan from 25 to 28 July, Kiran Consultants will demonstrate its flagship FlexiBiz ERP in addition to CRM solutions. “Our ERP and CRM solutions have been received well in the printing and packaging industries. To keep the momentum going, we will display both our ERP and CRM solutions at PackPlus New Delhi,” said Gaurav Bansal of Kiran Consultants. At PackPlus, the company will demonstrate its software at Hall 12 Stand 9.

The packaging industry is going through a rapid transformation with re-cyclability, sustainability, waste challenges and extended producers responsibility (EPR) being the major rationales aptly characterizing the market trends.

The industry is looking to better manage its resources at hand, thus looking for industry-specific production software which can help them in monitoring machine efficiency, wastage, product costing and more. “So strong is the awareness that the management of many upcoming new plants are demanding exhaustive solutions right from day one. We are in the process of implementing our FlexiBiz ERP at one such new plant in Ahmedabad,” said Bansal.

The company recently completed its ERP implementation at Mysore-based Darshan Flexibles and Pyraa Flexibles. “We are happy with the implementation at both our plants. FlexiBiz ERP is a strategic system that will give us competitive advantages and help improve our business opportunities. FlexiBiz has been able to meet all our objectives and we are able to keep track of

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Post implementation of FlexiBiz ERP at Darshan Flexibles, Ashwini Hemdev and his team gave a Mysore-styled farewell to Vaibhav Bansal of Kiran Consultants our job progress, inventory status, quality checks, accounting checks and more in real-time. FlexiBiz has also helped increase efficiency and productivity of our employees,” says Bhartendu Mehta, vice president, Darshan Flexibles.

Another company where Kiran Consultants implemented its FlexiBiz ERP solution recently is DS Group’s new packaging plant in Guwahati, Assam. “We needed a software for tracing and managing wastage and were looking for a complete solution right from input to dispatch. We also needed a system to help overcome our pain areas at each level, monitor everything within the plant and hence went for the ERP software provided by Kiran Consultants,” said Bhuvnesh Gupta, associate vice

president of Avichal Buildcon, the subsidiary of DS Group that looks after the flexible packaging plant. According to Bansal, DS Group is enjoying greater compliance adherence, improved right first time and full process standardization after the FlexiBiz implementation.

Kiran Consultants has been providing ERP and CRM solutions to the packaging industry since 1988. Under the brand FlexiBiz, Kiran caters to the requirements of flexibles packaging, labels, cartons, woven and nonwoven bags manufacturers. With expertise of over 30 years, the company has tremendously simplified its solution over the years bringing in more flexibility and a range of user-defined functions, making the product ready-to-golive within a very short span of time. z

So strong is the awareness that the management of many upcoming new plants are demanding exhaustive solutions right from day one. We are in the process of implementing our FlexiBiz ERP at one such new plant in Ahmedabad – Gaurav Bansal of Kiran Consultants.

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Max Speciality Films inaugurates fifth BOPP line

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ax Speciality Films, one of India’s leading manufacturers of BOPP packaging films launched its fifth BOPP films manufacturing line (Line 5) on 9 May 2018, significantly increasing its capacity from 46.35 KTPA to 80.85 KTPA. The new line was launched at a special inaugural ceremony by Manpreet Singh Badal, finance minister, Government of Punjab.

MSFL’s new line is designed to meet trends for recyclability, ultra high barrier and print receptivity. The line will be able to manufacture thicker films with advanced properties making it environment-friendly since it is conducive to recycling and reducing the usage of plastic per pack.

The launch of Line 5 is the second significant growth initiative undertaken by Max Ventures and Industries Limited, through MSFL, within the last one year as part of its ongoing effort to rejuvenate the manufacturing business. In February 2017, the company had brought in Japan’s Toppan Printing, as a strategic investor and partner in MSFL to share their expertise in managing a global speciality films business, as well as, leveraging their global sales network. As part of the partnership, Toppan had invested approximately Rs 198.78 crore, through a combination of primary and secondary share issuance for 49% equity share in MSFL. Sahil Vachani, managing director and CEO, MaxVIL said, “At MaxVIL, it has been our consistent endeavour to reinvigorate the manufacturing business, especially against the backdrop of the government’s Make in India thrust, and help differentiate it through strategic innovation in an increasingly crowded and competitive market. MSFL is among the lead-

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Manpreet Singh Badal, finance, planning, governance reforms and programme implementation minister, Government of Punjab, during the inauguration of the plant ing manufacturers of value-added BOPP films in India, fulfilling the requirements of some of the world’s most popular clients. Armed with an augmented production capacity and Toppan’s expansive global sales network and technological capabilities, I believe MSFL will greatly benefit from the resulting economies of scale.”

Ramneek Jain, CEO of Max Speciality Films said, “With the introduction of Line 5, we expect to benefit from a reduction in our cost per unit. Further, the versatility of the layout will accelerate the expansion of the company’s portfolio of speciality films across two key business areas: packaging and labeling.” z

With the fifth line, Max Speciality Films’ capacity increases significantly from 46.35 KTPA to 80.85 KTPA

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Flowers world-over are blooming in Flexfresh by Uflex

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lexfresh, the special patented film that Uflex has developed comprising a proprietary polymeric formula elongating the shelf life of flowers is serving to be a boon for flower companies across the globe. Flexfresh works on the principle of Active Modified Atmospheric Packaging (AMAP) and happens to be the first ever film for packing fresh produce that is bio-degradable by composting and complies with all international regulations for overall migration (EC 1935/2004), reach compliance (EC 1907/2006) and qualifies for biodegradation under DIN EN 13432 (2000-12). The packaging can be industrially composted within 180 days.

Flexfresh works in conjunction with Fast Respiration Meter and Laser Perforation system supplied by Perfotec BV of The Netherlands. While the respiration meter ascertains, the respiration rate of the flowers, the laser system uses this information to adapt the permeability of the polymeric film with the help of perforation matrix.

Waterless Internet Flower Packaging is becoming increasingly popular among global flower companies for the myriad benefits that it brings to the table. Explaining the benefits and sustainability aspects of the award winning Waterless Internet Flower Packaging, Siva Shankaran vice president, Flexfresh at Uflex says,“The special proprietary polymeric substrate is the first biodegradable (by composting) film that maintains the hydration of flowers during transpiration (evaporation causing loss of moisture during respiration) thus creating a closed loop system. Flowers are put to slow respiration mode by reducing the oxygen availability preventing excess oxidation and dehydration. The film keeps the flowers breathing in hydrated oxygen

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Flexfresh is serving to be a boon for flower companies across the globe and releases excess humidity keeping them touch dry. The flowers thus can go without water for a significant number of days as the humidity is fed back in to the masthey continue to breathe in the modified atmosphere.”

This solution enables to hold flowers intact at the destination anywhere between 10-15 days as per the supply chain requirements against the normal shelf-life of 4-5 days offered by conventional packaging.

This in turn enables florists and retailers to plan and store large inventory for festive rush.This development is a major shot in the arm for e-commerce companies and retailers bringing enormous savings.

This packaging solution completely alleviates the use of millions of gallons of water from the flower supply chain currently used thereby making it one of the most sustainable packaging solutions. “One of the significant savings that accrues is the fact that nearly 2.7 times more material can be carried per truck, since water is completely eliminated if the transportation is done from grower to the retailer using sea freight. Similar savings are also possible while transportation is done from auction

house to retailers.To address the market requirements, Uflex and Perfotec offer solutions both for e-commerce/retail packaging (through flow wrap packing) and bulk liners for sea freighting of flowers from grower to the market,” says Shankaran.

Since the freshness of the fresh cut flower is indicated by its water content, with least weight loss and lower oxidation, the flowers look much fresher and more appealing to the consumers. The overall consumer complaints have actually reduced by 90% regarding freshness of the flowers.

These benefits accrue to the consumersin terms of costs with freshest flowers having longer vase life enhancing the overall value proposition. This is where Flexfresh does the trick. Further, the liner bags made of translucent film of special patented polymeric composition allow visibility to the brands of the florists. “Particularly noteworthy is the fact that it is also possible to bring flowers straight from harvest to market by economic sea freight. This results in significant carbon footprint reduction and also enables longer storage between 30-40 days from the time of harvest,” concludes Shankaran. z

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A.T.E. launches full print repeat web viewing system

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.T.E. has launched the first of its kind, ViewAXIS Tera full print repeat web viewing system for superior process monitoring.

ViewAXIS Tera with line scan camera captures high-resolution images which are then visualised on 55-inch 4K monitor and for operation on 22-inch touch monitor. This is the first opportunity where a printer can see 100% of the web width and full repeat, on a single monitor at production speed.

With deep domain knowledge built over three decades in the print and packaging field, A.T.E. is known as a reliable source of quality products. A.T.E. has developed customized solutions for demanding and complex printing applications. ViewAXIS Tera is fully developed by the in-house hardware and software team.

During the production run, an operator constantly checks for print quality by visually inspecting the print web. However, at higher web speeds, it is impossible

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for an operator to spot printing errors in real time with naked eyes. Conventional web videos allow the operator to view a stationary image only of a section of the printed substrate. Until now the only way to monitor the full width of the print web was to use a stroboscope. However, when used for an extended duration, the constant flicker of the stroboscope can strain the eyes.

In today’s competitive and quality conscious environment, precise web viewing is no longer a luxury, but a pre-requisite for printers. With ever-escalating demands for a superior print quality and reduced material wastage, converters need a system for 100% print monitoring.

“For rotogravure printers either there is an entry-level web video or a 100% print inspection system. Full repeat web viewing system, which could monitor full width of the web in real-time was a need for many years, in the Indian market. The 55-inch 4K monitor displaying images of 50+ megapixels resolution results in ‘near-print quality’ visualization. We are proud to present this made-in-India smart imaging technology-

ViewAXIS Tera structure

driven product – ViewAXIS Tera,” said Anand Mehta, vice president – print and packaging equipment.

The ViewAXIS Tera was an idea given by a few printers and OEMs. They said, “Can we have an intermediate system which in stage 2 can be upgraded to a 100% print inspection system?” The advantage of doing this are two-fold, first operators get to learn to identify the defects on a full print repeat monitoring system and second is the staggered investment for the business.

ViewAXIS Tera is bundled with features such as instant error identification, better image control, and precise web monitoring.

Split screen feature aids in the viewing of traffic lights on both edges simultaneously.

This system can be used for any type of roll to roll printing applications and for various packaging substrate.

A.T.E. believes that ViewAXIS Tera will scale new heights and foster printers and converters with a competitive edge through the direct impact it has on cost saving, waste reduction, and improved efficiency, thus leading to increased sales and profitability. z

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Hybrid engraving – printers love it

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lectromechanical engraving (EME) is known for its consistency and repeatability. However, traditionally it suffers from intrinsic jagged edges limiting linework sharpness.

No more . . .

The hybrid engraving system smooths edges and improves clarity with no effect on printing. The cell shape is identical between both types. Only the edge cells are shifted to produce sharp lines. This same, known, cell means no press, ink or blade adjustments for the printer. Let the cylinders roll!

Orient Press commissioned a new OHIO Prism with the hybrid engraving system in fourth quarter of 2016 at their flexible packaging factory in Thane. The results have been favorable. “We have seen improved results using hybrid engraving. Printed quality of the text is excellent,” said RR. Maheshwari, executive director of Orient. “The change to hybrid created no trouble for us with cylinder printing and customers see the difference in quality.” The OHIO hybrid engraving system is making itself known not just to engraving companies but also printers around the world.

Hybrid talking points

• Density and sharpness: Typically there is a compromise with EME. A fine screen is needed for the key cylinder for LW sharpness, but then the print density is compromised due to the small cells. Hybrid allows for both a coarse screen and sharp edges problem solved. It also engraves faster with a coarser screen.

• No press delays: Hybrid retains the known ink transfer characteristics and consistency of standard EME. It is plug-and-play for printers, no adjustments needed.

• Process simplification: CT and LW in a single pass. There is no reason to

Fig1: Traditional engraving

Fig 2: Hybrid engraving

Fig 3: Traditional printing

Fig 4: Hybrid printing

Fig 5: Hybrid effect on tone edges

separate the artwork into CT and LW and then over-engrave the two since hybrid engraves them both in a single pass.

• Accurate artwork reproduction: Hybrid analyzes the data before it creates the cells, so line and text weight is maintained. This review is performed on-the-fly during engraving and requires no external processing.

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Flexibles packaging. Text occurring as a tone can even have the edges boosted to increase sharpness while still smoothing the edge. (See Figure 5).

• Productivity: Two to four times faster than tranScribe. Even a 70 line/cm screen produces sharp LW. • Broad range: While hybrid is normally thought of for standard packaging and cell depths of 60 microns, Hybrid can

also be used for coarse screens and high-volume applications. Cell depths greater than 100 microns are within the range of hybrid.

• Second generation solution: OHIO released the patented tranScribe (TS) system in 1996 as a first attempt to improve LW quality. It was successful in some respects, but created other complexities. TS, like Hell’s Extreme,

creates unique cells through a series of multiple scratches. Unfortunately, these scratches formed a complex 3D cell shape with problematic ink release making life hard for the printer. The engraving time was also excessive, making it impractical for most cylinder makers. OHIO’s second generation hybrid is designed to overcome these points. z

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t PackPlus, which takes place at Pragati Maidan in Delhi from 25 to 28 July, Naph Graphics will display its SlitLine 35 slitter rewinder. A leading manufacturer of web offset presses since 1990, Naph diversified to the packaging industry by introducing the SlitLine slitter rewinder at PackPlus Delhi 2016. At PackPlus, the company will be present at Hall 12A Stand 60.

The slitter rewinder to be displayed at the PackPlus exhibition is an upgraded version and comes with a shaftless unwinder.

The SlitLine 35 is controlled and supervised by a highly automated system which maintains tight synchronization between PLC/ PPC and drives, providing fast, reliable, and

SlitLine 35 slitter rewinder

error-free communication. The master control panel consists of a touch screen operator interface located at rewind side. The Slit-

Line uses touch and control system, braking, and guiding system from E+L; drives, which are again powered by E+L electrical panel and automation, from Siemens.

At present, Naph Graphics has 10 engineers who looks after installation, service and after-sales support. According to Mohit Bansal, Naph Graphics has a strong after-sales team. “We have been catering to the newspaper industry for more than two decades now.

As most of us know, the newspaper industry has very demanding and specific after-sales requirements. So the long association with the industry helped us build a strong after-sales team that not just understands customer needs but is capable of meeting them in a short turnaround time,” said Bansal. z – Pranay Mathur

z Pakistan company buys four slitter rewinders Comexi’s footprint in Pakistan and MEA jumps two-fold

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omexi, global supplier of solutions for the flexible packaging printing and converting sector, strengthens its strategic alliance with Universal Packaging Company and International Packaging Films – the two leading sister companies in Pakistan. Both corporations, mostly dedicated to the flexible packaging and production of BOPP in Pakistan, have recently invested in four Comexi slitters including the first Comexi

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Laser in the country and maintaining its on-going strategy of investment in leading-edge equipment.

“Comexi Laser is a groundbreaking technology that will allow Universal Packaging Company to make new trendy applications and innovative solutions such as easy open, windows and micro perforations in order to go one step further, expanding their product portfolio,” explains Fran Perez, Comexi area manager in this region.

Universal Packaging and International Packaging invested in four Comexi slitters including the Comexi laser while maintaining its ongoing strategy of investment in leading-edge equipment.

Flexibles These new purchases will be a turning point for Pakistan flexible packaging market.

“We are the first converter in Pakistan that will be working with this new solution,” says Naveed Godil, CEO of Universal Packaging Company and International Packaging Films.

The first slitter was already installed in January at International Packaging Films.

“We were impressed by the machine’s performance, it means a qualitative leap. It also gives us confidence that we can rely on the support of Comexi technicians and local assistance,” says Godil.

“The capability of these companies covers an increasingly wide range of printing and converting applications and this new

equipment means a competitive edge for them. We are really satisfied to be able to assist them in introducing new products and systems into the industry and the market of this country. In last two years, sales of Comexi slitters have increased two-fold in Pakistan and the Middle East Area,” says Pérez. z

z Air bubble packaging Apaar Packaging opens new plant in Gujarat

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oida-based Apaar Packaging, a leading manufacturers of air bubble packaging material, has opened a new plant at Kadi in Mehsana district of Gujarat. The new plant is part of the company’s initiative to expand its business in the western part of the country. According to the company’s management, the initiative

would also help Apaar to complement its services with the existing clientele, who have recently expanded their business in Gujarat.

“With the use of the latest technology and advanced machines, we have grown in the packaging industry. In the recent years, industry in Gujarat has witnessed growth

due to positive government policies. Many organizations like Honda, Maruti, Tata and more have set up their plants in Gujarat.

Our decision to set up a base there is to cater to some of our existing clientele and meet the growing demands of packaging material there,” said Sunil Puri, director, Apaar Packaging. z

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Captain Offset installs Bobst Visionfold folder-gluer Pranay Mathur

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oida-based Captain Offset Printers – a manufacturer of monocartons and E-flute/ micro flute corrugated boxes, predominantly for electricals, home appliances and liquor companies – recently invested in a brand new Bobst Visionfold 101 A2 folder-gluer to further strengthen its postpress unit. Vivek Rakheja of Captain Offset said, “Customers’ demand for perfection and flawless quality coupled with our endeavor to minimize waste and errors at all times to effect just-in-time manufacturing has led to this investment. The new Visionfold simply adds to our ability to further deliver excellence in quality, service and support for our strategic clients.”

Designed to run at speeds up to 350 m/ minute, the Bobst Visionfold folder-gluer is capable of running cartonboard up to 800 gsm, and micro-flutes up to E-flute. A long pre-breaking section allows for 180 degree pre-breaking of boxes at high speed, regardless of the substrate. Because of its ease of set up and effortless repeatability, Bobst Visionfold delivers the same flawless quality every time the job runs. According to Rakheja, the machine will allow Captain Offset to add versatility in the types and styles of packaging in addition to providing safety.

Captain Offset Printers started its journey in 1983 with a single press, producing printed sheets for corrugated boxes.

In 2003, it set up its own corrugated boxmaking unit and over the time invested massively in strengthening its pressroom and postpress units by installing multicolor presses, corrugated machines including flute laminator and die-punching

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Vivek Rakheja of Captain Offset Printers with the newly installed Bobst Visionfold folder-gluer.

Photo: The Packman machines. At present, Captain has eight diepunching machines including an automatic one. Three years ago, the company imported a brand-new flute laminator and later on imported two all-new folder-gluers in 2016. The printing division of the company is powered by five KBA presses, including a 6-color and a 5-color press. The print format of these presses range between 28 x 40 inch and 44 x 64 inch.

In addition to the Bobst Visionfold, Captain also installed a brand-new 52 x 72 inch basysPrint CtP which is currently producing 32 to 35 plates every day. Spread over two buildings on a 10,000 sq. ft. area, Captain Offset Printers converts around 400 tonnes of duplex and kraft paper every month. “These new investments, with its

Customers’ demand for perfection and flawless quality coupled with our endeavor to minimize waste and errors at all times to effect just-intime manufacturing has led to this investment – Vivek Rakheja game-changing focus on production quality and consistency, will give us the peace of mind that we can continue to drive our standards even higher while maintaining our manufacturing flexibility,” said Rakheja.

Captain Offset supplies its boxes to companies in North India. 70% of the company’s business constitutes corrugated boxes, while the rest is monocartons. The company plans to set up another plant next year and a huge round of investment is on the cards once again. z

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dvanced Graphic Systems (AGS), a market leader in color matching industry in India, has entered into exclusive tie-up with Shanghai-based ChaoChang Techpack Machinery (SHCC) marking its entry into corrugation industry. Under this partnership, AGS will offer a fully computerized flexo printer, slotter and diecutter that can be customized as per the requirements. The machine is equipped with high speed precise lead edge feeder, auto printing solutions, slotting systems with computerized setting of box dimensions and cutting solutions.

Present in India since 2006, SHCC has installed about 40 machines nationwide. It is an ISO9001:2008 certified organization and is well-known for its high-end flexo printer, slotter and diecutter. With over two decades of industry experience, apart from being the leading supplier in China, SHCC’s export markets include various countries in Europe, South America, South Asia, South East Asia, Middle East, Africa and Oceania.

Vishnuu R Kamat, vice president, sales, Advanced Graphic Systems, said, “As an industry leader, AGS has always endeavored to offer world-class solutions that meets industry requirements and global benchmark. We foresee a huge opportunity in the corrugation industry due to the increasing eCommerce pie. By partnering with SHCC, we will strengthen our foothold in the industry and provide high quality and precision machines which ensure reliability and longer life span.”

Shiny Yu, international sales director, SHCC, said, “India is an exciting market with huge potential for future growth. The

Under the partnership, AGS will offer a fully computerized flexo printer, slotter and diecutter that can be customized as per customer requirements

rising demand for consumer appliances and products has resulted in higher requirement for packaging materials. This is in turn augments the demand for our products. Our partnership with AGS will help us penetrate deeper into the India markets by leveraging their strong India footprint.”

With a legacy of innovation excellence in technology, SHCC has a complete production facility in Shanghai, China for CNC machining, assembly and testing. All the materials used in the production are of high standard quality, with the electrical components from world reputed brands.

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z More confidence to corrugated and folding cartons makers

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.B. Fuller is helping converters achieve zero-defects production with its expanded range of UV light fluorescing adhesives. Designed to perform with some of the most challenging packaging substrates, these innovative adhesive solutions offer the additional reassurance of fulfilling food safety requirements.

Recent expansion of H.B. Fuller’s range of water-based adhesives is set to significantly strengthen its role in helping deliver production line efficiencies for customers.

The company has confirmed that its innovative range of UV light fluorescing adhesives, under both blue and yellow-green UV wavelengths, will bring new confidence to the process of zero-defect detection, especially for manufacturers of corrugated boxes and folding cartons.

“In a world where it’s increasingly important to deliver high-quality products every time, adhesive solutions are making a real difference,” said Jude Liddle, H.B. Fuller’s marketing manager for EIMEA converting solutions.

“Our commitment to innovation means we are always looking for new ways to help our customers optimize production efficiency and minimize adhesive-related downtime. So, naturally, when the machine manufacturers and our customers told us that the high level of optical brighteners in recycled material meant it is difficult to detect adhesive using the blue UV wavelength, we were keen to find a solution,” she continued.

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The innovative range of UV light fluorescing adhesives will bring new confidence to the process of zerodefect detection

sure the adhesive is where it should be no matter what kind of material was used to create the packaging.

UV indicators work by fluorescing when exposed to a specific wavelength of UV light. This enables packaging makers using equipment with integrated sensors and camera detection mechanisms to track and adjust adhesive application in real time.

Jude added, “Our UV light fluorescing adhesives comply with food safety requirements, which allied to the close collaboration with our customers can help them achieve their food safety objectives. We are also proud to offer them an extensive food safety declaration document for our products”.

H.B. Fuller’s latest range of food contact compliant water-based adhesives, contain-

UV indicators work by fluorescing when exposed to a specific wavelength of UV light. This enables packaging makers using equipment with integrated sensors and camera detection mechanisms to track and adjust adhesive application in real time. ing a yellow-green UV light fluorescing agent, are available to converters under the Swift tak brand name. z

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z ASEPTO at Propak China

Uflex looks at reaping the first-mover advantage in Chinese aseptic market

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ith encouraging response from the market already, Uflex’s aseptic liquid packaging, ASEPTO, will test waters for its holographic applications in aseptic liquid packaging by participating in Propak China exhibition from 11–13 July 2018 in Shanghai. ASEPTO will be on exhibit at Hall N1 Stand 1NO1.

Talking about the potential that the brand beholds, Ashwani Kumar Sharma, president and CEO of new business initiatives, Uflex, said, “This show, considered to be the carnival of processing and packaging technology industry will help us showcase ASEPTO’s holographic excellence in the untapped Chinese packaging market. We want to make a dent in the market by reaping the first-mover advantage.”

ASEPTO is uniquely positioned and has all the capabilities for strengthening the market share of beverage manufacturers around the world, especially large markets like China. Holography has not yet been explored by the Chinese. “Our dynamic range of holographic packs, which is our USP, has the ability to grab a substantial market share in this segment,” Sharma added.

The Chinese premium aseptic carton segment is growing at an accelerated pace, which several food companies intend to penetrate into by exporting their products in metalized packs. Here, ASEPTO has a clear strategic advantage to establish itself as the front-running specialized retail packaging solution for beverage companies.

The brand with its unique UHT metalized/ holography packs happens to be the perfect and preferred choice in the significant

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Ashwani Kumar Sharma, president and CEO of new business initiatives, Uflex 6-layer aseptic packaging market of China.

As a matter of fact, Chinese consumers are increasingly looking for a premium appearance for their brands. “This is where ASEPTO perfectly fits in. ASEPTO Spark and ASEPTO Premium are the two variants with variety of holographic,multi-lens,foil stamping and embossing effects on the packs. While there may be choices in the market but ASEPTO scores way high on the distinction parameter,” noted Sharma.

Holographic metalized packs Metalized packages are not being sold by any aseptic packaging supplier locally in China, and only a couple of Chinese companies apart from an international brand are supplying metalized packaging materi-

al. In China portion packs and family packs with volumetric range from 200 ml to 1000 ml are quite popular. However, that is not holographic packaging.

While ASEPTO by Uflex offers holographic packs, it is entering the Chinese market and will supply the above mentioned ranges as printed and holographic packs. In the context of market size, some Oceanian companies export almost 200 million metalized packs per annum to China. This outlines the market potential that India could capitalize upon. Hence, the introduction of an Indian brand providing holographic metalized packs will offer a greater degree of value-addition and protection to customers as compared to players who are presently not offering such

Monocarton premium packs. Consumers would cherish the high perceived value of the premium packs. The value proposition for retailers will be no less enticing either. Holographic packs will provide outstanding shelf performance to attract quality-focused consumers – leading to higher sales volumes thereby driving profitability.

Furthermore, holography as a feature only available through ASEPTO packs – is not restricted to just one kind of design; it actually opens up a plethora of options for retail beverage companies to choose artworks of their choice that best describe their product’s proposition to customers and further enhance the look and feel at the point-of-sale. Therefore, ASEPTO offers a compelling USP for beverage manufacturers dealing in dairy, juices and distilled beverages allowing them to evolve all new product lines/brands by bringing about startling and strategic changes in their packaging.

The Chinese premium aseptic carton segment is growing at an accelerated pace, which several food companies intend to penetrate into by exporting their products in metalized packs.

Moreover, Chinese consumers are increasingly looking for a premium appearance for their brands.

Aseptic filling line – ASEPTO Smart 78 Being fully integrated flexible packaging solution company that Uflex is, ASEPTO is complemented by the aseptic filling line called ASEPTO Smart 78 – the first ever fully Indian advanced and sophisticated aseptic filling machine with a capacity of Forming-Filling and Sealing 7,800 packages per hour for sizes ranging from 100, 125, 160 and 200 ml slim packs.

The machine comes equipped with special tools for superior and optimized opera-

tions. It has several significant features such as advanced integration with PLC, lesser electronic parts, better human interfacing making it operator friendly in addition to delivering highest production speed than any other comparable machines. The machine is low on maintenance which is a big advantage for the company’s clients as it will bring down the total cost of ownership. In this category, most of the machines generally process 7,500 packs per hour unlike the machine by Uflex that has a capacity of processing 7,800 packs per hour. z

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z 12-color flexo press in Bengaluru ITW-Wintek installs Labelmaster 440 Mahan Hazarika

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engaluru-headquartered ITWWintek Labels has become the first label printer in India to install the Gallus Labelmaster 440 flexo press. With 12 printing units, the newly installed press has a diecutting unit with cold foil and rotary screen capabilities. The press is installed at the company’s Bengaluru plant.

ITW has another plant in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. In addition to the Labelmaster, ITW has also installed brand new slitter rewinder inspection machines at its Bengaluru plant.

The Gallus Labelmaster was first demonstrated at Gallus Innovation Days 2016 prior to its official launch at Labelexpo Europe in September 2017. Gallus Labelmaster comes in several modular variants and offers less complexity and can hit speed up to 200 metres per minute. With newer tech-

nologies and a more advanced and wider printing platform along with a combination of various printing processes, the Labelmaster will enable Wintek to become even more competitive in the market since bigger labels and longer runs can be run more productively and cost-effectively on this press.

Because of the Labelmaster’s higher level of automation and flexibility in the printing process, there is also the prospect of fur-

ther exploring the shrinkwrap label and inmould label markets by Wintek.

Wintek’s Bengaluru plant has five label press while Rudrapur plant has two. It has a 10-color ECS 340 with diecutting and rotary screen at Bengaluru in addition to an EM280 press with 13-colors (including a gravure unit) plus diecutting. In Rudrapur it has an EM280 12-color press in addition to an EM 280 9-color press. z

z Expands portfolio with additional print finishing equipment Mark Andy acquires Brandtjen & Kluge

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ark Andy has announced the acquisition of Brandtjen & Kluge, a US manufacturer of reliable, highquality print finishing equipment for foil stamping, diecutting, folding and gluing, and UV coating. The acquisition builds on the Mark Andy corporate vision of driving profitability in pressrooms worldwide through a strategy to be the total solutions partner. Kluge provides customers a full life cycle solution for offline finishing with OEM parts and consumables, high quality services, and innovative equipment.

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for commercial printers and finishers, direct mail manufacturers, as well as packaging converters. Based in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, Kluge equipment includes foil stamping, embossing, UV coating, and diecutting presses.

“Mark Andy is excited to add a company with such a recognizable brand that has been built over decades with thousands of installations and satisfied customers worldwide. We look forward to continuing Kluge’s tradition of high quality products, services, and consumables with the broader support of Mark Andy’s global infrastructure,” shares Kevin Wilken, CEO, Mark Andy.

“Kluge is an industry leader in print

finishing and has evolved over the years to meet the ever-changing demands of our customers,” said Michael Aumann, CEO, at Brandtjen & Kluge. “The Brandtjen family is very proud of the legacy they have established and nurtured since the company was founded in 1919. We view today’s transaction as an opportunity to continue growing our business while joining an even larger family that will allow us to build on our commitment of manufacturing durable equipment and to consistently support profitable operations for our customers.” Aumann will continue to lead Kluge as president of the Brandtjen & Kluge division which will continue operations in St. Croix Falls, WI. z

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z Baddi-based company to invest 5 million euros

Marks Emballage signs up for two Gallus Labelmasters Pranay Mathur

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arks Emballage in Baddi has earned the unique distinction of being the first Indian label printing company to invest in two Gallus Labelmaster flexo presses in a single order, as part of its new plant expansion with a total planned investment of 5 million euros. The acquisition sets the stage for Marks to work in more productive and path-breaking ways, while broadening its footprint in high-growth market segments. The print house expects the huge capital investment to enhance its capacities and capabilities in the label industry.

Commenting on what is one of the largest deals in the Indian label printing industry in recent times, Aaditya Kashyap, managing director of Marks, says, “This is a future-ready investment.

In a 3000-crore label market, even a 15% share translates to about 450 crores worth labeling jobs. Any printing firm with solid infrastructure and excellent production capacity can take a shot at this untapped potential that is up for grabs.

The Gallus Labelmaster gives us incredible power to effectively align our business goals with the market opportunity.”

Gallus Labelmaster is available in three configurations – the basic Labelmaster, Labelmaster Plus, and Labelmaster Advanced.

Marks Emballage is buying the Plus and Advanced versions, with 8- and 10-color combinations, to be installed at its new and second plant in Baddi. Founded in 2013

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strides to evolve into a full-fledged printing facility specializing in customized labeling solutions for reputed pharma companies.

“Excellence is a tradition at Marks. To stay on top of our game, we need best-inclass equipment. The Labelmaster fits the bill immaculately. Short setup times, high level of automation, substrate and configuration flexibility, lightweight aluminum printing cylinders to facilitate quick job changes, finest print quality at any speed level... just the press we were waiting for,” says Kashyap.

“Even at high speeds, the Gallus Labelmaster produces premium print quality with high-end finishing, as the printed image is always in the register. At all times, an optimized ink chamber facilitates optimal ink transfer to anilox rollers with minimal splashing and foaming. Printing

units can be changed quickly to accommodate a wide range of substrates. A locking system positions the printing units on the base unit with absolute precision to ensure 100% register accuracy across the substrate,” adds Pravin Mahajan, AGM – equipment sales of Gallus.

Samir Patkar, regional sales head of Gallus Asia, says, “The Labelmaster is built to shorten job-changeover times and minimize material waste, thereby addressing the main challenges that cut into the profits of label printers. The press is specially focused on increasing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). A short web path of 1.4 meters between two print units shaves wastage significantly, and a speed of 200 m/min makes the Labelmaster the fastest label printing press from the Gallus portfolio.”

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a bigtime productivity booster. All in all, it’s a great buy. We believe the Labelmaster will strengthen our existing pharma label business, and support our entry into new segments including, cosmetics, personal care, FMCG, and Wine.”

Going forward, Marks has a definite gameplan in place to become a leading label supplier to the pharma and consumer goods marketplace. The print-shop is planning aggressive capital investments in a state-of-the-art production facility to offer

a comprehensive suite of label solutions to consistently meet customers’ dynamic packaging needs and business objectives.

“The Gallus Labelmaster heralds a new era of growth and profitability for Marks.

As we explore new revenue avenues, Marks Emballage will continue to help our customers sell more products with innovative and inspiring labeling solutions. And with Heidelberg and Gallus, we believe this will be the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership,” concludes Kashyap. z

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ew Delhi headquartered Packtime Innovations has invested in an 8-color Omet Xflex X6 narrow web combination printing and converting flexo press. The 530-mm press comes with all UV and hot air drying options in addition to a rotogravure station, two corona treaters, web cleaner and camera system.

The press is installed at the Packtime’s Pune plant. The sale and installation of the Omet Xflex X6 was handled by Omet’s exclusive agent Weldon Celloplast.

The Xflex X6 flexo press is capable of integrating several printing and converting technologies in-line and processing substrates from 12-micron film to light cartons.

The modular design of the machine allows to combine and implement in-line, with no limitations, different printing technologies, as well as special finishing applications and converting units, to always get to the final product in one single pass. It can control both machine and cross side of each single printing unit in real time and get the press ready to print in less than 1 minute, generating minimal waste.

The Flexo Direct-Drive technology and gearless concept eliminates even the smallest imperfection and allow the press to reach the purest quality with no backlash and perfect register stability, even at the highest production speeds. The press comes with features like fully removable inking cassettes and light ink pans, auto-

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The sale and installation of the Omet Xflex X6 was handled

by Omet’s exclusive agent Weldon Celloplast

The 530-mm Omet Xflex X6 narrow web press comes with UV and hot air drying options in addition to a rotogravure station, corona treaters, web cleaner and camera system. The press comes with features like fully removable inking cassettes and light ink pans. matic set-up and pre-registration, easy link to intranet and ERP. “Omet machines are robust, operator friendly, ergonomically designed and adaptive to various inline processes. Overall the

machine is supported by highly skilled, knowledgeable, humble and polite Omet team without them such engineering marvels can’t be innovated,” says Anand Singh, vice presidenttechnical at Pactime Innovations. z

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Kwality Offset Printers in Delhi

Digital label printing is gaining ground – Rajeev Chhatwal Mahan Hazarika

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nnovation excites us more than company turnover,” said Rajeev Chhatwal of Delhi-based Kwality Offset Printers which specializes in the manufacture of wet glue and self-adhesive labels. When it was established in 1972, the company produced cartons and cups for the ice cream industry using a letterpress. A decade later it installed an offset press and entered the label printing business, producing beer labels.

Since then the company has added flexo and digital technologies to its existing offset unit. And all the three technologies are currently being used at its Naraina plant, Delhi, to produce a wide range of labels to cater to various customer needs.

The company set up its digital label printing unit in February 2017 by installing a Xeikon 3030 Plus label press. “Conventional doesn’t always work for us with the time and tech pressure we’re under. We had a lot of enquiries from our existing as well as new customers for low volume jobs which were not possible on flexo,” said Chhatwal. “In addition to that, there were customers who wanted value-added label products with high resolution for luxury applications. So we decided to invest in the Xeikon 3030 as it provides a very high resolution of 1200 dpi in addition to giving us the freedom to work with stock at hand, as the substrates do not need any coating or specific pre-treatment.” The Xeikon 3030 Plus label press has a variable web width of 200 mm up to 330 mm and runs at a top speed of 15 m/min.

In past one year, the number of customers seeking high quality, short-run digital labels at Kwality has grown at a healthy rate, according to Chhatwal. “We have been looking to tap this new market for quite some time now, and have achieved success lately,” he said.

“Statistically, our digital volume has grown 12% since we entered this segment a year-and-a-half ago. Today it constitutes 5% of our total business, while the share of offset and flexo stands at 35% and 60% respectively.” he added. Chhatwal sounded optimistic about further growth of Kwality’s digital volume.

“Digital label printing is relatively a new phenomenon. Nevertheless, within a short span it is gaining ground. We have seen customers growing from a mere 2,000 labels to 10,000 labels per month,” said Chhatwal. Kwality Offset has done digital runs as short as 50 meters for its customers. “Digital is an affordable and convenient option for customers looking for fast-turnaround, short-run, high-quality work. In fact, our experience has shown customers

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Rajeev Chhatwal with the Xeikon 3030 Plus label press.

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Krish Chhatwal and Rajeev Chhatwal with the ABG Digicon Series 3 finishing machine. Photo: The Packman

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The Kodak Flexcel NX imager installed at Kwality. Photo: The Packman

don’t mind shelling out that few extra bucks for fast turnaround time and impeccable quality guaranteed by digital.”

A digital label press is never complete without a good finishing machine. So Chhatwal added the AB Graphic Digicon 3 finishing machine soon after installing the Xeikon 3030. The sale was handled by Vinsak, AB Graphic’s India distributor. With a web width of 330 mm, the Digicon 3 finishing machine comprises two flexo units, one diecutting station, hot foiling, cold foiling, embossing, varnish, screen, lamination, waste rewinder, unwinder and three UV systems.

The machines behind PreWorkout 300 label

The Pre-Workout 300 label was produced using the Xeikon 3030 Plus label press and the ABG Digicon Series 3 finishing machine

The nutraceuticals market is a volatile one.

Today’s star ingredient can be tomorrow’s evil food. That means the supplier has to keep up with fast-moving shelf space, producing smaller runs in shorter timeframes.

When one of the leading nutraceutical companies wanted to push its latest product to shelf, they turned to Kwality Offset to execute just the right label, in the right delivery time, and Kwaility Offset didn’t hesitate to turn to digital printing. The fast and flawlessly produced digital label enabled them to invest more in the screen spot UV embellishment. The final finishing touch added the seductive twist the product needed to beef up its shelf presence.

“This was a short-term request from one of our clients. We were able to deliver the standard quality they required. We printed the label on our Xeikon 3030 Plus and embellished it with an intricate finishing performed with screen spot UV on our

ABG Digicon Series 3,” said Chattwal. The Pre-Workout 300 label won in the Nutricials/Pharma category for the Flint Group Print Awards 2017.

More recently, the Pre-Workout 300 label won (jointly) in the Pharma category of the FINAT Label Competition 2018. The FINAT Label Competition 2018 winners were announced in June 2018. The company also won (jointly) in the Liquid Toner Technology category for its Whey Gold label. This 56 cm label is the largest in this year’s competition. The label is printed in four colors using food grade toners on a metallized film base which gives the total label a bright metallic look contrasting with the black half of the label. A high gloss lamination layer finishes the label and aids the application using automatic label application techniques.

Mark Andy XP5000 and P5 Kwality’s flexo unit is powered by two 8-color Mark Andy flexo presses – XP5000 and P5. The Performance Series P5 was the third narrow web label press for the company, which began its flexo operations with their Mark Andy 2200 flexo machine for manufacturing self-adhesive labels. Creating a record of sorts, Kwality Offset Printer’s Mark Andy 2200 as well as XP5000 were the first ever of its configuration and model to be installed in India at that time.

“We purchased the Mark Andy XP5000 press to provide high-end quality labels and packaging to the FMCG, beverage, liquor and wine industries. For us that was definitely the right press at the right time. And with our ever increasing portfolio, we were more than sure that it had to be a P5 press the next time,” said Chhatwal.

Kodak hybrid platesetter system In 2014, Kwality installed the Kodak hybrid platesetter system which includes the Prinergy workflow, driving both the Kodak Flexcel NX and the Trendsetter for its flexo and offset operations. A year later, the company achieved the Kodak Flexcel NX certification for its flexo pre-press operations.

“The Flexcel NX certificate has helped enhance our print quality and consistency, which is so important in the high-risk label segment,” concluded Chhatwal. z THE PACKMAN | JUL-AUG 2018

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z HP collaborates with Coca-Cola to reinvent relations

Huhtamaki to print 11 crore labels for ‘Share a Coke’ campaign in India

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ith the aim to provide unique experiences and enhance personal engagement with consumers, HP has collaborated with Coca-Cola to bring the famous ‘Share a Coke’ campaign to India.

The initiative aims to give people the opportunity to celebrate relationships that have evolved over the years and reignite them by creating a moment of happiness that comes from sharing a Coke. The ‘Share a Coke’ campaign is being technologically supported by HP Indigo digital printing.

In line with the initiative’s principal idea ‘Har Rishta Bola, Mere Naam Ki CocaCola,’ Coke cans and bottles are now available with 20 special relationships printed on them, including Bae, Bro, Dude, BFF, Dad, Mom, Daughter and more. Labels are created in 12 languages – English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Malayalam, Oriya, Assamese, Gujarati, Punjabi and Marathi. Each relationship is accompanied by an exciting descriptor, such as Grandad (Old School. Yet Cool), Grandma (Scolds me. Spoils me), Daddy (My teacher.

My friend), Mom (Above the rest. Simply the best) Son (My devil. My angel), Sis (Supermodel. Super role model), Bro (Troublemaker. Merrymaker), Boss (Pushes me.

Promotes me) and nicknames including BFF (Laughs with me. Cries with me), Bae (Bugs me. Hugs me). A total of 11 crore labels will be printed digitally using HP Indigo 20000 digital press on PET bottles on the machine installed at Mumbai-based Huhtamaki.

Ajay Bathija, director-Colas, CocaCola India and South-West Asia said, “We are delighted to partner with HP for the Indian spin of our ‘Share a Coke’ campaign, that takes a refreshing new look at

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relationships. This campaign aims to encourage Indian consumers to celebrate relationships that have evolved over the years and reignite them by creating a moment of happiness that comes from sharing a Coke.”

Commenting on the campaign from HP, A Appadurai, country manager, HP Indigo graphics solutions business, India said, “The campaign comes at a time when brands are increasingly focusing on targeted marketing campaigns to engage

with customers on a personal level and this has resulted in the rise of customization and personalization. The changing tastes of consumers in packaging of goods has the potential to chip away market share of brands as customers value packaging with a personalized touch which adds to the overall emotional quotient of the customer. As a pioneer in changing the digital printing landscape, HP is progressively focusing on offering innovative solutions for them.”

“As brands continue to look for ways to connect with their audiences, we are seeing a growing trend of mass personalized packaging, including desktop label printing campaigns in stores. The HP Indigo 20000 opens a realm of possibilities for flexible packaging converters, by enabling them to efficiently and profitably cope with changing market demands for shorter runs, more varied SKUs, and customized campaigns. HP Indigo is the only digital color printing process that matches gravure quality and is safe for primary food packaging,” said Michael Boyle, vice president – graphics solutions business – Asia Pacific and Japan, HP. Amar Chhajed, president – labelling business at Huhtamaki PPL said, “It is an advantage to have a sound customer with us as we made this significant investment.

Brining India’s first HP Indigo 20000 should be seen as Huhtamaki’s stepping stone into digital printing. And this investment into digital comes with a much bigger commitment and confidence.”

Explaining the complexities on the ‘Share a Coke’ label printing job, Chhajed said, “The variable data printing for the job comprised of 32 relationships, 12 different languages, and five descriptors to each relationship, which summed up to 3,000 artworks getting printed simultaneously.” z

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z Hall East-6 Stand 6-3 Mumbai’s Standard Printers Providers at IGAS 2018

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t IGAS 2018, Taiyo from Japan will display two new products – its latest servo-driven UV flexo press and roll-fed high-speed flat diecutter. The servo-driven UV flexo press has been specially designed to print on cartons and labels. Mumbai-based Standard Printers Providers, which is the sole distributor of Taiyo in India, will also be present at Tayo’s stand at the IGAS event to be held at Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo from 26-31 July.

Gaurav Sachdev of Standard Printers Providers said that Taiyo presses are getting a very good response in the Indian market.

“India is a very potential market and many Indian convertors are now showing interest in the Taiyo technology. We have already installed two Taiyo presses in India – one at Mumbai’s Label Solutions and another at Delhi’s Regal Creative – while two more orders are in the pipeline and will be installed very soon,” said Sachdev.

Mumbai-based Label Solutions installed the brand-new Taiyo STF340

L to R: Sunil Sawant and BS Rana of Label Solutions with Gaurav Sachdev of Standard Printers Providers. Photo: The Packman 10-color narrow web flexo press in late March 2018. The UV flexo press was on display at an open house organized at Label Solutions on 28 April 2018. The shaftless press with multiple servo motors has a short web path with movable cold-stamp unit and print cylinder with support ring. The press

can handle a range of substrates from 20 microns to 350 gsm paperboard. The press at Delhi’s Regal Creative was installed late last year. At IGAS, Taiyo/Standard Printers Providers will be present at Hall East-6, Stand 6-3. z – Dev Kumar Dutta

z Océ LabelStream 4000 UV inkjet press Canon enters digital label printing market

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anon has entered the digital label printing market with the launch of the Océ LabelStream 4000. The 5-color (White + CMYK) UV inkjet press, designed to be modular, and available as pure digital standalone press, digital press with inline finishing, or as a full hybrid configuration including flexo units, was unveiled on 5 June 2018 at the Canon Océ Customer Experience Center in Poing, near Munich.

The new roll-to-roll industrial-scale UV inkjet press has been developed in cooperation with two British firms: inkjet integrator FFEI and label press specialist Edale, and also uses UK-developed Xaar 2001 drop-

on-demand piezo inkjet heads. The LabelStream 4000 comes in two widths, 330 mm and 410 mm, with standard speed 48 m/min or 68 m/min. Resolution is 720 x 600dpi with three grey levels. The press has options for addition of a variety of value-adds, such as lamination, cold foil, delam/relam, turnbar and flexo color units, both before and after the inkjet engine.

Canon is positioning the new press in between sub 50 m/min inkjet and toner presses, and the faster conventional label lines.The press is targeted at self-adhesive labels and some flexible packaging applications, for markets including beauty and personal care, industrial, pharma, beer and

Canon is positioning the Océ LabelStream 4000 in between sub 50 m/min inkjet and toner presses, and the faster conventional label lines spirits, and household.

The new press will become commercially available at the end of this year in Europe with plans to enter the US market after that. z – Pranay Mathur THE PACKMAN | JUL-AUG 2018

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z Smartfire – getting started in digital printing made easy Gallus launches new entry-level digital label press

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uring the Gallus Innovation Days 2018, which took place from 26 – 28 June 2018, Gallus print experts presented how digitization would change the label industry and how Gallus is going to support their customers to manage this drastic industrial paradigm shift. This year’s Innovation Days highlight is clearly the introduction of a new digital press – a starter model for digital narrow web label printing. On the first day, almost 300 visitors came to the St Gallen headquarters of the Swiss manufacturer of label printing machines to see how Gallus is going to support its customers in managing digitization in label printing.

With the Smartfire, Gallus focuses on new target groups who are looking for a smart entry into digital label printing. This means, the Swiss full-range supplier is expanding its product portfolio with another digital printing press, which is deliberately positioned as an entry-level model.

Equipped with the Memjet technology, the inkjet printing press produces labels with a quality of 1600 x 1600 dpi while still keeping the investment costs at a low level.

The Gallus Smartfire prints with the Memjet print heads with water-based inks, which means that these labels are ecofriendly and leave a minimal ecological footprint. The Smartfire uses an ordinary power outlet, needs no exhaust equipment, is extremely compact, and emits no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), thus making it an ideal press for any work environment.

“The Smartfire is absolutely easy to operate via a self-explanatory touch panel,” says Michael Ring, head of digital solutions at Gallus. With this digital press, only a few prepress skills are required to create professional CMYK 4-color inkjet labels. Just as easy are the replacements of the ink-containers and the exchange of the print head.

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Gallus Innovation Days: Numerous visitors came to see the premiere of the new Gallus Smartfire Gallus customers know it from the other presses. For this purpose, a finishing unit is attached, on which the labels are laminated and cut. This can be either done individu-

ally by the integrated cutting plotter or by fast and cost-effective punching with the semi rotary die cutter at the end of the inline finishing unit. z – Anwesh Koley

z 6-color SGF 340 flexo press SG Edge to launch label press at Labelexpo India 2018

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G Edge, an Indian machine manufacturer and supplier based in Noida, will launch its first flexo label printing press, SGF 340, in August. The new label press will be demonstrated at Labelexpo India 2018. Santosh Kumar of SG Edge said, “The SGF 340 label press to be display at the Labelexpo India exhibition is a full servo 6-color press.”

In last three years, SG Edge has installed three presses, with the latest in Haridwar at Square Vision for printing lamitubes and labels. Established in 2013, the first major breakthrough for the company came in 2015 when it installed a 7-color CI letterpress plus varnish with cold foil at PR Packaging. The company also installed a flatbed diecutting and hot foiling machine, video plate mounter, lamitube slitting machine, and paper core cutting machine at PR Packaging. All these machines were for PR Packaging’s lamitube division.

“Another significant installation was at Sahibabad-based SS Labels where we

Santosh Kumar of SG Edge.

Photo: The Packman installed a Da Shen 7-color semi-rotary intermittent letterpress with inline flatbed diecutter, cold-foil and lamination. The letterpress is a full servo gearless press,” said Kumar. In addition, SG Edge also installed a JJ roll-to-roll screen printing machine and a slitting machine from Hong Sheng, two manual off-line inspection systems and a core cutting unit. SG Edge is the India dealer of both Da Shen and Hong Sheng. z – Mahan Hazarika

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z Four new food-safe products

UPM Raflatac expands food labeling range

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PM Raflatac is introducing four new food-safe labeling products to the European market. This will expand the company’s food labeling range, providing a wider range of material options for brand owners and packaging designers. All four products meet the European Union’s stringent requirements for food safety.

Synthermal Clear Plus is a high-clarity direct thermal film that provides excellent product visibility for a no-label look on food packaging. Demonstrating a clear commitment to product safety, the film is Bisphenol A (BPA) and Bisphenol S (BPS) free – taking the European Union legislation that requires thermal paper sold in Europe to be BPA free after 2 January 2020 one step further. Synthermal Clear Plus has excellent convertibility with a great deal of flexibility for process improvements at the printer.

Premium and artisanal foods need high-quality label materials that can reflect the luxury nature of the brand. At the same time, consumers and brand owners alike are increasingly looking to make more sustainable choices. To address this demand, UPM Raflatac is introducing three new textured and tactile paper face materials that highlight the quality of the products they label while also having excellent sustainability credentials. Antique Food-FSC has a finely textured finish, Fleur de Coton Food-FSC offers a natural finish, and Multiprint Food-FSC has a pleasing satin finish. All three can also be foiled or embossed when printing for a visually stunning end result.

The three paper face materials are all FSC certified, guaranteeing that the wood raw material originates from sustainably managed forests. As with Synthermal Clear

Synthermal Clear Plus is a high-clarity direct thermal film that provides excellent product visibility for a nolabel look on food packaging

Multiprint Food-FSC satin finish premium chocolate bar in paper wrapper

Food labeling range with four new food safe products

Antique Food-FSC label material

We will continue to expand our range to meet the demands of the industry, with a focus on product safety, anticipating regulatory changes, and sustainability in particular – Jouni Iiskola Plus, food safety has been paramount in their development and all three comply with the latest EU food safety regulations.

“Food safety is the most important attribute of all the products included in our wide range of materials for food labeling applications. We hear the industry demand for more product options to help with brand

recognition and differentiation, and these four new products are just the start. We will continue to expand our range to meet the demands of the industry, with a focus on product safety, anticipating regulatory changes, and sustainability in particular,” explains Jouni Iiskola, segment manager, UPM Raflatac EMEIA. z THE PACKMAN | JUL-AUG 2018

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z Food packaging and labeling

Product recalls: don’t let your codes let you down James Wolff, global marketing manager at Videojet Technologies, looks at product recalls, the impact they can have on a business and how advanced coding and marking systems can help to mitigate the risks.

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n the food and beverage industry, expectations of quality are justifiably high across the board, and coding and marking is certainly no exception. Regulatory authorities globally are demanding ever more accurate on-pack coding and information, and brands and consumers are likewise demanding the same. Manufacturers have no choice but to acknowledge these demands, and it is in their best interest to do so. In a recent survey carried out by Videojet, it was revealed that upwards of 70% of coding errors can be attributed to operator error, and these errors can have a huge impact on a business, both financially and in terms of reputation – which are of course inextricably linked.

Incorrectly coded products entering the retail supply chain can have very serious consequences. Firstly, and most importantly, there is the risk to consumers.

Allergen information may be incorrect, for example, which could lead to serious consumer health risks. If best before dates are incorrectly applied there could be instances of product going beyond the point at which it’s safe to consume, further endangering public health. Secondly, from a business perspective, regulators can impose huge penalties and fines for incorrectly labelled products. The negative effects a recall would have on the trust consumers have in a brand can be even more costly.

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Incorrectly coded products entering the retail supply chain can have very serious consequences

become depressed not only due to product being temporarily unavailable, but because consumers have chosen to switch away from a brand due to a lack of trust. Negative reports can spread quickly, particularly given the access to social media outlets in today’s digitally driven world, and can be very difficult to contain once they enter the many and varied platforms available.

In instances where a product has not reached the retail supply chain, coding errors still have the potential to cause major financial damage. The costs associated with scrapping or reworking products that have been incorrectly coded have a direct impact on manufacturers’ bottom lines, and can be avoided using advanced coding and marking systems in conjunction with code assurance software.

Taking a proactive approach to code assurance In another survey carried out by Videojet, many FCMG companies reported experiencing coding errors on a regular basis – some as frequently as once a day. To reduce these instances, or eliminate them altogether, a number of steps can be taken.

Retraining staff and performing cross checks ahead of committing to a job is a common response. However, in order to make a real impact,one should embrace solutions that deliver automated accuracy, at the same time reducing the risk of human error through decreased interaction.

This is where advanced software enters the equation. Sincethe majority of coding errors occur as the result of incorrect job selection or code entry, removing the most

Coding and Marking In instances where a product has not reached the retail supply chain, coding errors still have the potential to cause major financial damage

important elements of this process from the operator makes a significant difference. We acknowledge that removal of the operator altogether is not possible, but it is feasible to restrict their input to predefined formats and content choices, thereby reducing the risk for error. Predefined coding rules automate much of the message creation process, minimizing day-to-day operator input while ensuring that any necessary operator interaction complies with policies and logic that pertain to the specific job.

To facilitate this, the user interface of the printer can be designed with several features, including smart settings that ensure use-by and sell-by dates are linked correctly.

For example, when a sell-by date is selected the correct use-by date can be automatically generated. Data can also be restricted to drop-down lists to prevent incorrect key presses and required fields can be prompted

before allowing an operator to commence a job. Message creation can alsobe removed from the production floor entirely, moving the task to a central location where an accountable person with the requisite training can take responsibility away from the bustle of the production environment.

Which technology is right for your business?

Code assurance is rendered ineffective if the code technology is not optimized for the packaging material and production environment. It is critical that the correct application for your products be selected from the outset. To achieve this, working with an expert supplier is highly recommended, as they will be able to provide guidance throughout your project. First, an understanding should be gained of how a line is operatingbefore extensive testing is Code assurance is rendered ineffective if the code technology is not optimized for the packaging material and production environment

carried out on packaging substrates. Then determine whether a laser is preferable over a continuous inkjet printer (CIJ), for example, or which ink will best suit the package.

For packaging formats such as bags and pouches, cartons, jars, tins and cans the choice is often between CIJ, thermal transfer overprinters (TTO), thermal inkjet (TIJ), and laser printers. CIJ is a fluid-based application that enables non-contact printing of up to five lines of text, linear and 2D bar codes, or graphics, printed on a variety of packaging types, including stationary packaging via traversing systems.Numerous food grade inks have been developed to ensure regulatory requirements can be fulfilled without compromising on code quality, and fluids that are capable of withstanding high temperatures are also available. Laser coders do not use consumables and work by removing a layer of substrate to create a code or mark.

In addition to CIJ and laser, TTO and TIJ technologies are also available. TTO is popular for printing on flexible films and can produce high resolution codes without the use of solvents – a popular benefit in both the food and beverage sectors. TIJ is more prevalent where cartons are used and provides high resolution ink-based printing with a compact design. This enables simple integration into lines where space is at a premium.

Finally, for outer case labelling there are large character marking (LCM) and label print and apply (LPA) applications. Both can create high quality codes designed to withstand the rigours of the supply chain.

Where product recalls are required for any reason - a contaminant may have been found in a certain batch, for example – these secondary codes are criticalfor locating products quickly along the supply chain.

While training of production line staff can go some way towards mitigating the risk of a code-related product recall, a move towards automation will almost certainly provide a far higher level of peace of mind – as well as a clear trail of events in terms of production line data. Code assurance is the key, and through adopting a combination of highly advanced software and high-quality coding and marking equipment, manufacturers can be confident that their codes will not let them down. z THE PACKMAN | JUL-AUG 2018

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Anti-counterfeit packaging technologies market is expected to reach US$ 357.92 billion by 2026

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ccording to a report, anti-counterfeit packaging technologies market is expected to reach US$ 357.92 billion by 2026 with 13.7 % CAGR during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. In 2017, North America led the anticounterfeit packaging technologies market. Asia Pacific is estimated to be the fastest growing region between 2018 and 2026.

According to World Customs Organization, the trade of counterfeit goods use to generate a value of over US$ 650 billion, annually. Strong international trade, lack of trade regulations, and globally weak supply chains are some factors posturing a constant challenge to customs authorities around the world. The custom authorities strive to achieve trade-off between regulating and facilitating trade, which in turn lead to inflow of counterfeited products in the world economy.

Trade expansion between countries, easy payments and wellestablished distribution channel also proving useful for the counterfeiting activities. Online distribution channel spread across national boundaries has boosted the flow of goods across the world.

However, afforded anonymity to counterfeiters with an unlimited market place along with low-cost communication and investment are some major factors that has opened the opportunities for counterfeit product trade. Further, weak and compromised enforcement of both national and international intellectual property rights has made counterfeiting a low entry barrier market.

Counterfeiting poses a significant threat to public health and safety and detrimental to global commerce. Anti-counterfeit packaging technologies can prove useful, which provides an important service to manufacturers, governments, and consumers. Technology like coding and printing, lead the market in 2017 and is expected to maintain its dominance over the forecast period. The use of holograms are also proven technology that acts as a barrier to counter counterfeit products and its packaging. It conserves revenue, marketing investment made by the manufacturer, customer loyalty and brand-image.

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Coding and Marking printing technology market was followed by holograms and security labels in 2017. RFID technology is projected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. Features such as supply chain tracking, high level of security against duplication, identification enabled without human involvement using wireless capabilities, and distant tag reading will drive the growth of the technology. 3M, amongst the prominent players using RFID technology for supply chain tracking at the point of manufacture and at the point of sale for example, retail store. The benefits associated with RFID system includes accurate billing, increased inventory visibility and improved recall management amongst others.

Rise in manufacturing sector

and brand security, while safeguarding consumers, brands and government organization from the damaging effect of counterfeiting.

These technologies help in eliminating potential fraudulent use of manufacturer’s brand image that is detriment to the product market growth. Key players operating in the market includes Banknote Corporation of America, Sennett Security Products, 3M Company, Avery Dennison Corporation, CCL Industries, Digimarc and Zebra Technologies amongst others.

Asia-Pacific is projected to witness fastest growth registering a CAGR of 16.0 % during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. This growth can be attributed to high economic growth, heavy investments in automotive and industrial and food and beverages industries, and rise in the manufacturing sector of this region. Further, increasing demand for quality products, rising population, and growing end-use industries have led to innovation and developments in these industries, making Asia-Pacific a strong end-use application hub, globally. Asia has majority of counterfeit products and expected to grow tremendously in the near future as per Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD ).

Food and beverages industry Currently, food and beverages is one of the leading end-use industry by value, accounted for 36% in 2017 and expected to retain its prominence with highest CAGR throughout the forecast period.

Counterfeit in food and beverages industry includes product faking, product substitution, product adulteration, product copy, unauthorized refill, etc. The anti-counterfeit packaging technologies market is projected to witness robust growth in food and beverages sector during the forecast period owing to incessant demand for packaged food & beverages. Moreover, changing consumer preference and growing concern over food safety calls for more effective solution to mitigate the risk of counterfeit product in the industry. It is estimated that counterfeit food and beverages market will grow by US$ 49 billion annually, which creates a huge opportunity for anticounterfeit packaging technologies.

Coding and printing technology – dominant type in 2017 Coding and printing technology accounted for approximately 35% of the anti-counterfeit packaging market in 2017 and expected to maintain its dominance during the forecasted period. Coding and printing can be used as both overt and covert approach, which gives an edge to this technology over other technologies. Factors such as low cost, easy application, easy recognition, and incorporation of covert technology with overt are expected to propel the technology growth during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. Coding and

Therefore, the demand for anti-counterfeit packaging technologies is growing in the region at a rapid pace. Counterfeiters contribute indirectly to the GDPs of their home country. In Asian countries, the counterfeiting problem is pervasive due to huge flow of counterfeit goods in their economy. Influx of counterfeit goods results in tax loss to the governments and damage to the local manufacturers. Global anti-counterfeit packaging technologies market is segmented into five regions – North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. z THE PACKMAN | JUL-AUG 2018

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BST eltromat India introduces efficient automation solutions

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ST eltromat India, a leader in quality assurance systems for the printing and packaging industry, is celebrating its 25th year in India by launching a new automation division for machine manufacturers and users to automate their various process workflows. BST eltromat’s first-class technical competence and many years of practical experience with the most varied and diverse areas of application enable them to be a strong partner who understands the industry’s precise requirements for automation.

Khushal Patel of BST eltromat India said, “We understand the importance of a fully integrated and modular automation from a single source and to the highest standard. Our solutions stem from the detailed discussions with machine manufacturers and users. In addition, we ensure that all services in the process from the planning, conceptualization and consulting to the development and implementation of all system components (including the operating concept) to the start-up procedure, function, safety tests and optimization are taken care of.”

The performance of BST eltromat’s tailor-made system solutions can be counted on in many application such as, control concepts/HMI, visualization systems, drive technology, positioning technology, safety technology, interfaces, web control, web tension control, process optimization, quality control systems, operating concepts, retrofit solutions, centralized SCADA system for MIS reporting and more.

BST eltromat is participating at the PackPlus 2018 event at Pragati Maidan in Delhi and will be present at Hall 12, Stand 12.45. Patel said, “If you are looking forward

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An automation panel by BST eltromat India

The performance of BST eltromat’s tailor-made system solutions can be counted on in many application such as, control concepts/HMI, visualization systems, drive technology, positioning technology, safety technology, interfaces, web control, web tension control, process optimization, quality control systems, operating concepts, retrofit solutions, centralized SCADA system for MIS reporting and more. to your new press but you don’t have the expertise to do the mechanical and electrical integration/engineering all by yourself, then you can meet us at Packplus 2018 from 25-28 July. You can rely on their expertise,

experience and turnkey solutions and completely focus on your customers while we help you in a successful system integration of your machine in the best possible way and within the budget.” z

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z Market differentiation with MGI

Printology Xperts invests in MGI Jetvarnish 3D

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onica Minolta, a global leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies, recently organized a dedicated event for its MGI customers, in New Delhi. Held on 16 June 2018, at Crown Plaza in Okhla, the event was attended by commercial and packaging printers from Delhi along with senior leadership team, including Daisuke Mori, managing director – Konica Minolta Business Solutions; Manish Gupta, national marketing manager – Konica Minolta Business Solutions; Ashok Sethi, general manager – sales-PPDC/IDC, Konica Minolta Business Solutions; and Amritpal Singh Bawa, national manager of Technova Imaging Systems.

Printology Xperts has installed the latest version of the MGI JETvarnish 3D Digital Spot UV and inline IFOIL system – a digital solution designed for personalized 3D spot coating and embossed hot foil stamping applications. Commenting on the investment in MGI’s JETvarnish 3D and IFOIL, Kamal Malik, founder – Printology Xperts, said, “Printing requirements are changing rapidly, and it is time for print and printing businesses to evolve in step with this new paradigm. The very innovative 3D spot coating and hot foil stamping equipment from MGI can help businesses like ours to cater to the new-age printing requirements, swiftly and with much better results.”

The JETvarnish 3D and IFOIL utilize MGI’s patented inkjet and hot foil stamping technology to provide digital spot UV coating in plain 2D and 3D (with thickness of up to 200 microns) and embossed foil textured effects in one pass.

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Visitors having a first hand experience of the samples being displayed at the event varnished prints with unique graphics, text, and numeric data.

At the event, Konica Minolta showcased various innovative and high-quality MGI samples created on MGI equipment by Printology Xperts. The sample prints incorporated a wide range of print embellishments and special effects which were unattainable

through traditional printing technologies.

The demonstration highlighted how Konica Minolta’s innovative MGI solutions could help packaging and commercial printing customers, graphic designers, and advertising agencies to envision and implement novel print execution strategies to drive better business outcomes. z

Printing requirements are changing rapidly, and it is time for print and printing businesses to evolve in step with this new paradigm. The very innovative 3D spot coating and hot foil stamping equipment from MGI can help businesses like ours to cater to the new-age printing requirements, swiftly and with much better results – Kamal Malik of Printology Xperts

Events

z 300 plus brands confirms participation

Printpack India 2019 sets stage for a record-setting edition

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he Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA) had received more than 300 confirmed space bookings as on 22 May 2018 for participation in the upcoming Printpack India 2019 exhibition, to be held from 1-6 February 2019 at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida. The organizers are getting a large number of inquiries for booking of space.

Recently Heidelberg also confirmed its participation in the forthcoming Printpack India 2019 edition, apart from other legends of the printing and packaging industry like Bobst, Canon, Fuji, Fairdeal Engineers, HP, Komori, Kodak, Konica Minolta, Line O Matic, Malhotra Graphics, Megabound, Memory Repro, Mullar Martini, NBG Printographics, Pelican, Prakash Offset, Ryobi, Rotta Print, Sheth Printograph, The Printers House, VIG Graphics, Xerox and others. IPAMA is also expecting a few more big industrial houses to participate in the exhibition. The overwhelming response, which had been received from the trade and industry for booking of space during past editions, makes it abundantly clear that the 14th edition is going to be a grand success. It is also an undisputed fact that international facilities to exhibitors and business visitors will be provided.

The Printpack India is known for display of latest models of different types of printing, packaging and allied machinery, based on latest technology. The unique feature of the forthcoming exhibition is that it will be organized segment-wise in dedicated halls for the first time. It will help business visitors to locate a particular stand easily. These arrangements will not only save time of the visitors, but also provide them an opportunity to have an overall view of

IPAMA has already signed a number of MOUs with various associations for promoting the PrintPack India 2019 exhibition all the machines or products of a particular segment of the industry under one roof.

IPAMA has already signed a number of MOUs with various associations for promoting the exhibition. The latest addition in this list is an MOU signed by IPAMA with a Taiwanese company. More MOUs with Italy, Nigeria etc., are under process and will be finalized shortly.

IPAMA has already participated in various international exhibitions for promoting Printpack India 2019. In July, 2018, IPAMA will also participate in IGAS Exhibition, Japan. The representatives of the association will meet the exhibitors and business visitors of IGAS 2018 with a view to extending invitation to them for participation or for a

visit to the exhibition. In addition, a number of Indian companies will be participating at IGAS 2018 exhibition, under the umbrella of IPAMA. IPAMA encourages SMEs to integrate their business to the global value chain. To encourage building global partnerships with India, IPAMA organizes group participation in different overseas exhibitions.

Recently, IPAMA organized group participation in Sri Lanka where 28 companies had participated. In that line, next exhibitions are IGAS 2018, to be held at Tokyo, from 26 -31 July 2018 and Print2Pack Exhibition, 10-12 September 2018, at Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC), Cairo – Egypt. z THE PACKMAN | JUL-AUG 2018

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z International Packaging Conclave – 27 July

PackPlus Delhi from 25-28 July 2018

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ackPlus Delhi, along with SupplyPlus, PackSol, CartonTech and India Converting Show will feature more than 400 companies at the exhibition. The event will host 100+ product launches, 200+ running machines and several other attractions.

Visitors can witness a good number of product launches at the PackPlus exhibition. Advanced Industrial Micro Systems will launch hand-held inkjet printer model IJP-M3S/M3S; Aztec Fluids and Machinery will launch fibber laser; Ishida India will present next-generation X-ray and checkweigher; Jayalakshmi Poly Packs will offer cushion packaging / void fill packaging; Maharashtra Plastic and Industries will present KOLSITE brand semi-auto strapping machine; Makewell Engineering will launch two lane-creamer machines; BENZ Packaging Solutions will present returnable packaging, Feather Weight Pallets & Compressed Wood Pallets and Avians Innovations Technology will launch high speed doors, insulated rolling shutters.

The large gamut of live running machines has always been a key highlight of the PackPlus exhibition. To name a few, Ace Finepack will display Bestcode CIJ printing and UCS TTO coding machine; Clearpack will offer high speed case-packing and shrink-wrapping machines; Inpack Fabrications will demonstrate automatic VFFS machine; Jay Instruments and Systems will present flow wrap machine, X- ray inspection machine; KGK Jet India will demonstrate Inkjet printers; Saurabh Flexpack Systems will display KAWACH 700 automatic VFFS packaging machine and Spheretech Packaging will showcase latest tin-making plant from Korea along with other weigh metric and volumetric filling lines.

In the PackSol segment, AG Ploy Packs will present PET and HDPE bottles with creams jar for cosmetic and pharma com-

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PackPlus Delhi will feature more than 400 companies at the exhibition panies; Ganesh Packaging Store will offer fillflo air cushion packaging and shoes wrap packaging; Selmex Industries will present silicone sealants, air bubble films and Poly Oly shrink film; Vikas Packaging will showcase Honeycomb pallets; Teknobyte India will present PET preforms, PET/HDPE bottles, jars, caps-closures and Guangzhou Hengrui Non-woven will offer laminated paper and laminated nonwoven.

Adding value to India Converting Show will be companies like Avtar Mechanical Works, which will present paper bag making machines; Hydrotek Engineers will launch digital flexo printing blocks for photo/halftone printing; Sahil Graphics will present automatic paper shopping bag making machine along with high-speed non woven bag making and printing machine; Vardhman enterprises will launch a high speed paper cup machine, and BST electromat India will offer new division of automation for printing machines.

CartonTech is expected to drive a lot

of attention with Orange O Tec introducing digital cutting machine – KoloRado; 3S Graphic Solutions displaying semi-automatic rigid box machines including plate type dust free grooving machine; Ample Graphics showcasing the new advanced video-assisted positioning system for accurate rigid box manufacturing and Neelkanth Manchinery Company displaying finger-less corrugation machine, to name a few.

International Packaging Conclave, the knowledge sharing interactive platform, will happen on 27 July at the same venue.

The focus this year will be on Safe Packaging: New Regulatory Landscape. The draft of the new ‘Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulation, 2018’ is ready and awaiting final notification soon by the FSSAI. The new regulations are expected to entail significant changes in the supply chain for packaging of food and beverage.

The conclave aims to unpack the implications of the forthcoming new regulations. z

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Bosch plans to sell its packaging business

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fter intensively and thoroughly considering all its strategic options, Bosch has decided to look for a buyer for its packaging machinery business (PA), more specifically the pharmaceuticals and food units of the Packaging Technology division.

With the Bosch Group needing to focus on the transformation ahead, it has not identified any sufficiently relevant synergy effects in terms of business or technology that might offer the division prospects for the future within Bosch. Therefore, packaging technology is not part of the group’s core business. PA is involved in project business relating to specialized areas of the packaging industry. The company also operates in a competitive environment in which the players are small and medium-

sized enterprises (SMEs), and who are therefore at a structural advantage. Bosch is certain that its packaging technology operations need to be put on a different footing that will allow them to react more flexibly to the specific requirements of the packaging machinery market. The company’s special-purpose machinery manufacturer Robert Bosch Manufacturing Solutions GmbH is a separate entity, and will

remain part of the Bosch Group.

“This decision will allow Bosch to narrow its focus on issues of importance for its future, such as the transformation of the Bosch Group and its future digitalization strategy, including the internet of things, and to pool its resources accordingly,” says Stefan Hartung, the Bosch board of management member responsible for the Energy and Building Technology and Industrial Technology business sectors.

“Both PA and Bosch will benefit from this decision. A reorganized packaging technology business will be able to adapt more flexibly to the diverse requirements of this typically SME market, while Bosch will be free to focus its attention entirely on the group’s impending profound transformation,” Hartung adds. z

Sun Chemical releases 2017 Sustainability Report

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un Chemical released its 2017 Corporate Sustainability Report which details the work the company is doing to increase its use of bio-derived raw materials in its products and shows positive progress on its eco-efficiency goals.

Highlights from the report focus on Sun Chemical’s commitment to the development of eco-friendly solutions, including how: • Solvent-based liquid inks use resins responsibly sourced from certified forests • Water-based liquid inks use bioderived resins that do not impact ink performance • Printed biosensor technology detects levels of pyruvates in onions to determine pungency • Bio-based food colorants are using spirulina derived from photosynthetic bacterium, and • Its MirrorTech inks reduce waste by replacing metalized board with printable metallic ink “Sun Chemical is committed to doing its part to be a sustainable organization,”

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said Michael Simoni, Global Product Stewardship Leader, Sun Chemical. “We want to show our customers that we are continuously working with suppliers and challenging ourselves to improve the eco-efficiency of our processes and products. Our latest sustainability report shows a variety of exciting ways we’re increasing the use of bioderived raw materials in our products.”

The report outlines Sun Chemical’s sustainability roadmap which uses a phased approach to improve the eco-efficiency of each production and non-production facilities’ processes and products by monitoring key metrics to understand and manage its environmental impact. Its internal key sustainability metrics measure: energy consumption/conservation, energy carbon footprint, process waste reduction, water consumption, material safety and employee safety.

“Improving our manufacturing processes from production to distribution helps Sun Chemical uphold its reputation for quality, service and innovation while improving sustainability practices for our customers. It is a critical component of our

The report outlines Sun Chemical’s sustainability roadmap which uses a phased approach to improve the eco-efficiency of each production and non-production facilities’ processes and products by monitoring key metrics to understand and manage its environmental impact. sustainability policy,” said Gary Andrzejewski, corporate vice president, environmental affairs, Sun Chemical. “Our commitment to sustainability drives us to provide our customers with meaningful data that they can use, and in turn help meet their environmental goals.” z

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Huhtamaki completes acquisition of Ajanta Packaging

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uhtamaki has completed the acquisition of Ajanta Packaging’s business in India. Ajanta Packaging is a manufacturer of pressure sensitive labels in India. The annual net sales of the acquired business are approximately EUR 10 million and it employs altogether 170 people. The debt free purchase price was approximately EUR 13 million. The busi-

ness will be reported as part of the Flexible Packaging business segment as of 1 June 2018.

The acquisition will further strengthen Huhtamaki’s labeling business in India by adding new printing technologies into its offering as well as improving its innovation capability. The acquisition is complementary to Huhtamaki’s existing

labeling product portfolio.

In 2012, Huhtamaki acquired 51% shares in Mumbai-based Webtech Labels.

In 2017, HPPL’s subsidiary Webtech Labels set up a label manufacturing unit in Sikkim, to service its customers based in North East India. z

Toyo Ink to establish production base in Myanmar

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oyo Ink SC Holdings, the parent company of the Toyo Ink Group of Japan, has announced plans to make a full-fledged foray into the Myanmar market with the establishment of a production base in the Thilawa Special Economic Zone in Yangon. The company plans to set up in July 2018 a whollyowned manufacturing subsidiary, Toyo Ink Myanmar, with an initial paid-in capital of US$ 6.5 million. The new factory is scheduled to break ground in November

2018 with commercial operation expected to begin in November 2019.

“Myanmar presents a huge potential for the Toyo Ink Group,” said Katsumi Kitagawa, group CEO of Toyo Ink Group. “As the first major ink manufacturer to set up a production foothold in Myanmar, we look forward to establishing an early leadership position in markets where we can play to our strengths like food packaging and commercial printing. By bringing our manufacturing expertise, cutting-edge technology

and support functions to the local market, we aim to make a positive impact on regional development and on enhancing the quality of life of the Myanmar people.”

Initially, the new subsidiary will be engaged in the production of liquid inks for packaging, adhesives for films, and offset inks for the commercial printing market.

While monitoring market and regulatory trends, the company plans to expand production capacity and product offerings in Myanmar. z

Smurfit Kappa expands its packaging solutions for apple juice

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murfit Kappa Bag-in Box developed the Thermo Bag to meet the specifications of hot filling which is a commonly used processing method in the drinks industry. During hot filling, the product is pressed, filtered, pasteurized, heated and filled at a high temperature to facilitate sterilization and then immediately cooled for preservation and taste. This method has the advantage of extending shelf life, removing any harmful microorganisms, reducing costs and simplifying the process.

Hot filling is widely used in the production of fresh (not from concentrate) apple juice which has grown increasingly popular due to its freshness and health benefits. Bagin-Box packaging is an attractive option for both consumers and producers because in

addition to maintaining the product’s quality it is eco-friendly and cost-efficient.

Smurfit Kappa’s innovative new Thermo Bag is a barrier bag made from special coextruded PE film (MDPE for thermoresistance and LLDPE for flexibility) and EVOH for oxygen barrier. “Thanks to their low carbon footprint and extended shelf life, our Bag-in-Box products offer a more sustainable choice of packaging for many industries and Smurfit Kappa relentlessly continues to develop higher performance materials for the drinks market,” said Thierry Minaud, CEO of Smurfit Kappa Bag-inBox. “The Thermo Bag is bringing competitive advantage to producers and enhanced quality to consumers.”Smurfit Kappa’s Thermo Bag is a further example of the company’s extensive capabilities in the drinks industry. z THE PACKMAN | may-jun 2018

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Dates Event Name

Place

10 to 12 May 2018

Labelexpo Southeast Asia

Bangkok

15 to 18 May 2018

Cannex & Fillex Asia Pacific 2018

Guangzhou, China

29 May to 1 June 2018

Ipack-Ima 2018

Milan, Italy

13 to 16 June 2018

Propak Asia

Bangkok

5 to 6 July 2018

6th Injection, Blow, Roto & PET Moulding, International Summit 2018

Mumbai, India

25 to 28 July 2018

PackPlus Delhi 2018

Delhi, India

26 to 31 July 2018

IGAS 2018

Tokyo, Japan

2 to 4 August 2018

Plasti & Pack Pakistan

Lahore, Pakistan

22 to 24 August 2018

Pack & Printech Expo

Ahmedabad, India

4 to 5 September 2018

7th Speciality Films and Flexible Packaging Global Summit

Mumbai, India

4 to 6 September 2018

21st PPP Africa 2018

Nairobi, Kenya

19 to 22 September 2018

IndoPack Jakarta 2018

Jakarta, Indonesia

25 to 27 September 2018

Labelexpo Americas 2018

Illinois, USA

2 to 5 October 2018

Tokyo Pack 2018

Tokyo, Japan

4 to 6 October 2018

IndiaCorr Expo 2018

Mumbai, India

23 to 26 October 2018

China Brew China Beverage

China

24 to 26 October 2018

drink technology India

Mumbai, India

24 to 26 October 2018

pacprocess/indiapack 2018

Mumbai, India

24 to 28 October 2018

All in Print China

Shanghai, China

25 to 27 October 2018 21st PPP Africa 2018

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

22 to 25 November 2018

Labelexpo India 2018

Greater Noida, India

26 to 29 November 2018

ALL4PACK Paris

Paris, France

1 to 6 February 2019

Printpack India 2019

Greater Noida, India

10 to 13 April 2019

PackPlus South 2019

Bengaluru, India

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