Plastindia 2015 Opens Big at a new and modern venue in Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Plastindia, the international flagship show of the Indian plastics industry gears up to create new milestones by taking the 9th edition of the mega trade show Plastindia 2015, now to a new and modern venue.

Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat, will host Plastindia 2015 from Feb 5-10, 2015 at a well-designed Modern Exhibition Venue with a “State-of-the-Art” at Helipad Ground, Gandhinagar.  The massive and futuristic 125,000 square meter venue will bring under one roof 2000 exhibitors from 40 countries, including the world’s and India’s  leading innovators in Plastics. Over 150,000 visitors are expected to congregate at Plastindia 2015.

The Exhibition will cover all the segments of the Plastic Industry viz. Polymer producers, Compounds and Masterbatch suppliers, Additives manufacturers, Processed Plastic Products, Primary Processing Machinery, Down-stream Conversion Equipments, Moulds & Dyes and other Service Providers.

The International partners for Plastindia 2015 are Messe Dusseldorf, AdSale of Hongkong, Pilatus of Taiwan.  The event is supported by Euromap.  The Exhibition will have Country Pavillion from U.K., France, Australia, Germany, China, Taiwan etc.  The Govt. of India, Ministry of Chemicals & Petrochemicals and State Government of Gujarat are also supporting this event.

The venue holds immense strategic significance with more than 60% of India’s plastics industry being located in the State of Gujarat and the State is a base for some of the biggest players from this sector. The six-day mega event, Plastindia 2015 will reveal the cutting edge technological developments, equipments and products, will takes further the innovations from the earlier version. It will also host concurrent events to draw the attention of the entire plastics and polymer business fraternity and they are as follows:

9th International Conference

There will be a two-day International Conference on the theme “GATEWAY TO INNOVATIONS. This is particularly relevant in current context as Indian plastics industry is driving towards specialty products and positioning plastics in innovative applications. While the presentations and business sessions would revolve around this theme, this Conference will be an ideal platform to explore the ideas, uncover the solutions and develop the opportunities thus making it the largest and most highly respected event of the industry.

7th Plasticon Awards

‘Plasticon Awards’ to felicitate excellence and innovation in the field of Plastics, Plasticon Awards are the most prestigious awards for the plastics industry, practicing professionals and students.

The 7th Edition of Plasticon Awards will cover the entire spectrum of the Indian Plastics Industry. This year Plasticon Awards will be given across 25 different Award Categories, including three new categories for Indian Participants and have opened up four for International Participants.

The 26th Asia Plastics Forum

The 26th Meeting of Asian Plastics Federation, comprising of twelve Asian countries, will deliberate upon the issues of sustainability of plastics with special reference to plastics waste and its management; latest recycling technology; marine litter management and regeneration of energy from non-recycled plastics waste.

Wiintech Technology Transfer

Plastindia and Wiintech-European Technology Transfer Group will be collaborating together to establish linkages, business partnerships and trade opportunities between technology linked members.

PlasTwin

A program initiated along with Wiintech of Europe to facilitate and promote trade relationships, partnerships, alliances between Indian companies and the foreign companies across the world. For all those entrepreneurs, medium and small companies who always aspired to do international business but did not know how to venture, now can be part of PLASTWIN and take their next steps knowingly and confidently in exploring international business and tie-ups.

ProPlast

Proplast will showcase India’s burgeoning plastics processing capability and it demonstrates high standards that are consistently being delivered by Indian processors across the globe.

Last three editions of Proplast have helped Indian Processors to get noticed internationally and it has given Indian Plastics Processors a high visibility platform to interact with international business. Major international retail chains make it a point to be present at Proplast and see what India has to offer.

PlastIndia 2015 concurrent event Proplast, this 4th edition event is the final word in processed plastics, the heart of India's plastics industry. This will have its own dedicated pavilion of more than 5,000 square meters and this pavilion will display one of the finest processing capabilities from across India.

Gala Evening

Plastindia will also organize a GALA Evening, which will give opportunity for entertainment and net-working.

Innovation Pavilion

Apart from the aforementioned concurrent events Plastindia will be having an Innovation pavilion for the first time and is going to be an exciting place to visit for all interested in modern development using plastics. It would be of utmost importance to all those interested in Research & Development, Science, Inventions and Innovations and specially to Scientist, Technologist and Engineers and Faculty members & students. The organisers plan to make it as interactive as possible and entertaining besides being educational to even lay public visiting Plastindia 2015.

Through the full scope for this Innovation pavilion is being worked out, broadly it will consist of three sections:

• Industry / Institution Sections: will consist of presentation of Innovations as practiced by Plastics Industries and Academic Institutions.
• Graduate Students Posters: where graduate students research work will be presented as posters.
• Plasticon Awards: A pride of place will be given to Plasticon Awardees in this pavilion, a fitting place for all those who have won the much sought after Plasticon Awards in as many as twenty five categories.

At a time when the industry stands on the cusp of a grand growth story, Plastindia 2015 is all geared up to provide that much required push. During the period 2013 to 2020, plastics consumption in India is set to increase from 12 MMTA to 20 MMTA. Exports will rise from US$ 6 billion to US$ 8 billion. Direct and indirect employment will grow from 1.2 million to 2 million.

So, do not miss this opportunity and mark your calendar to attend the 9th International Exposition Plastindia 2015 and have pleasant and rewarding experience and expand your horizon.

Plastindia Foundation is the apex body of major Associations, Organisations, and Institutions connected with plastics including Government and Semi-Government Organisations. The main objective of the Foundation is to promote the development of Indian plastics industry and to assist the growth of plastics and related materials and their products. It is dedicated to the national progress through plastics and is striving hard to make India a preferred sourcing base for plastics products for the world. Working as a catalyst, the Foundation works to build awareness of the significant contribution made by plastics to society and the environment.

It also creates a positive policy framework with all statutory entities and increases per capita consumption of plastics, encourage exports thereby significantly contributing to national growth. In order to enhance the image and the growth of Indian Plastics Industry, the Foundation holds world-class exhibitions in India at regular intervals, where it provides opportunities to demonstrate the industry’s capabilities.

Flint Group exhibits at Plastindia 2015

Flint Group is a proud exhibitor at Plastindia 2015, a significant plastic and packaging exhibition held in Gandhinager, Gujarat, India February 5-10, 2015. This exhibition and conference showcases the latest technology, innovation, processes, and products with an expansive global platform.  Flint Group will be among 2000 exhibitors from 40 countries are participating in the event and it is expected that more than 150,000 visitors will come during the 5 days show.  

India poses itself as a key driver for further growth in the printing industry - Flint Group understands the need to be involved in every aspect of the package printing value chain in this growing region, hence its involvement in this event.

During this same week Flint Group will host two special events –

• February 6 - The Flint Group India Vadodara factory is approximately 100 km from the site of the exhibition – key customers will be offered a plant tour on February 6 which will help increase their understanding and appreciation of the ink manufacturing process.
• February 7 - Flint Group and Daetwyler will host an educational seminar for key customers from the liquid packaging segment who will travel from India and neighbouring countries such Srilanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

For additional information on this event, visit the website at http://www.plastindia.org

FujiFilm to showcase Innovative Pressroom Products at Print UV 2015

Showcasing the latest in pressroom technology, FujiFilm North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division will discuss pressroom products and CTP plates with attendees at the 8th annual Print UV Conference, March 1 - 3, 2015, at Encore by Wynn Resort in Las Vegas. 

Fujifilm maintains an impressive line-up of strategic pressroom partners, including FujiFilm Hunt Chemicals, Fujikura Graphics, Tower, Toyo Ink, Trelleborg, and Van Son Holland. Fujifilm upholds a competitive advantage by aligning itself with a variety of well recognized pressroom supply leaders, offering the best of what printers need each and every day. With a broad range of products and services - fountain solutions, coatings, adhesives, plates, ink and blankets to color management consulting, Fujifilm’s innovative solutions can help keep your presses running smoothly and efficiently.

“The Print UV Conference is a must-attend event for both UV offset printers and those looking to adopt UV technologies within the offset process,” said Curt Carby, business development manager, CTP and Pressroom Products, FujiFilm North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division. “We are anxious to meet with industry leaders and discuss our product applications at the show. It’s one of the only events to amplify the enthusiasm for ink on paper.”

Fujifilm is proud to be a returning sponsor of the Print UV Conference, an all-in-one industry event focusing exclusively on this high-growth market, dedicated to encourage, promote and sustain the growth of UV printing in the global graphic industry. Attendees can expect to network, engage with printers and leading suppliers, uncover new ideas and growth opportunities, dive deep into energy curable technologies with experts from multiple fields and also hear case studies from successful UV print initiatives around the world. Packaging, commercial and specialty printers that are serious about UV will explore the process, economic and environmental benefits of going 100% UV in their press room. 

Mark Andy’s first Performance Series installation in Ecuador

Mark Andy announces the installation of a Performance Series P5 press at Ecuadorian label manufacturer, Carlex Cia Ltda. With more than 40 years’ printing experience on a variety of substrates, Carlex is a leader in label and packaging printing in the Central America region.

Carlex provides labels and packaging primarily to the food and beverage, consumer goods and industrial sectors. Their investment in the Performance Series P5 will enable further growth in the Latin American flexible packaging market, which is projected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 12% for the period 2014-2019, according to an October 2014 Mordor Intelligence industry report.

John Cavey, sales manager for Latin America at Mark Andy Inc. states, “Efficiency and productivity are top of mind for converters across the globe. Mark Andy is proud to partner with converters to implement more efficient production techniques and technology, resulting in more profitability. We are encouraged by the expected growth in Latin America and are confident our robust product offering will continue to be well-received in this market.”

The Mark Andy Performance Series P5 acquired by Carlex is a 17 inch (440mm) width, 8-color UV-flexo press, well poised for flexible packaging with options including chill rolls, a web turn bar, cold foil adhesive capabilities and a delam/relam unit.  

Printware to demonstrate iJetColor Digital Press powered by Memjet Technology at GOA

Printware, the leader in prepress and digital solutions, will demonstrate the iJetColor Digital Press and Workflow family of products at Graphics of the America, February 25-29, 2015, in Booth 719 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The iJetColor Press was recognized as an industry Game Changer at Graphics of the Americas 2014. The iJetColor Press is a high performance; low total cost of ownership, inkjet digital color press powered by Memjet technology.

The iJetColor Press family consists of two models; one designed for envelope and direct mail, and another with features specifically for label and packaging applications. The iJetColor Workflow is an integral part of both iJetColor press systems.

The iJetColor Direct Mail Press is a compact, table top, 4-color inkjet press powered by Memjet technology suitable for supporting production paper stocks as heavy as .02 inch/.5 mm on up to 8.5” by 17” substrate for product personalization of Envelopes, Direct Mail and Post Cards, Stationery, Invitations and Greeting Cards also.

The iJetColor Label Press is a compact, table top, 4-color inkjet press suitable for supporting production label stocks for product packaging personalization, variable data barcoding, shelf labels, product labels for retail and industrial applications. The system features:

• Roll-to-roll printing
• Fan fold printing
• Continuous label printing
• Integrated cutter
• 60 feet per minute speed
• Gap mark sensing
• Black mark sensing
• Advanced spot color matching application
• Integrated touch-screen user control system

“Graphics of the Americas provides Printware an opportunity to help print shop owners ready to invest in the latest inkjet technology to improve the productivity and profitability of their businesses. The Printware team is pleased to participate in the 40th annual Graphics of the Americas and congratulates the Printing Association of Florida for managing one of the premier events in our industry,” stated Tim Murphy, President of Printware LLC.

The demonstrations at Graphics of the Americas are a part of Printware’s Inkjet Profitability and Productivity Seminar Series. This successful seminar series was attended by hundreds of print and mail shop owners in 2014 who were looking for a solution that would allow them to add new revenue opportunities to their businesses. In addition to the new revenue opportunities, the addition of an iJetColor Press allows a shop to provide customers with same day 4-color envelopes and packaging jobs.

Printware’s iJetColor Workflow is based on the industry standard production quality Xitron Navigator Harlequin RIP and workflow with specially designed features for use with the iJetColor Press digital press. The iJetColor RIP and Workflow provides users with significant features and benefits including:

• Xitron Navigator Harlequin RIP
• Xitron Navigator Workflow with client application support for both Windows and Mac OS X
• Control of iJetColor Press
• Spot color matching application
• Variable data enable workflow for easy personalization and other variable data applications
• Integrated soft proofing viewer at client workstations
• Automated database backup
• Increased optimization for PDFs with transparencies
• Support for the Pantone Plus library

The iJetColor Digital Printer is offered exclusively with a comprehensive package that includes an expert color matching software solution and workflow, industry leading Harlequin RIP technology professional installation, 24/7 support and a no-finger pointing quality guarantee.

The iJetColor system expands the new revenue opportunities for print shops, making it extremely affordable to produce 4-color jobs and to also capitalize on new application opportunities. The iJetColor Digital Press provides low cost, personalized printed images in print volume as low as one unit.

Lowest Total Cost of Ownership

The iJetColor family of products takes advantage of Printware’s complete service and open architecture supply plans providing customers the lowest total cost of ownership of any comparable solution on the market. Many consumables and parts are user changeable, further improving uptime for the shop.  The performance of the iJetColor system provides industry leading results with low variable costs for print personalization.  Initial customer installations demonstrate fast return on investment of less than one year.

24/7 Support

Printware’s 24/7 Support offers a no risk service program to allow customers to maintain high uptime. Utilizing Remote DiagnosticsSM, 100% complete system coverage, 24/7 telephone support, Advanced Technical TrainingSM and optional on-site technical support, customers have the options and flexibility they need to stay in production.

Secure Supply

In these times of great volatility in world markets, the Printware Secure Supply GuaranteeSMeliminates the need for customers to worry about running out of supplies.

iJetColor inks are available in both single color and combo packages. Other user replaceable consumables and parts are also offered in a spares kit for users to have on hand when needed to allow for maximum uptime performance. Printware iJetColor products are available directly from Printware. For more information about Printware visit www.ijetcolor.com or email at sales@printwarellc.com.

Sino-Label 2015 continues to lead the industry with new labeling solutions

The China International Exhibition on Label Printing Technology (also known as Sino-Label 2015) will be held on March 9-11 2015 at Hall 6.1-7.1-8.1 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, PR China. With 9 years of experience, Sino-Label 2015 has developed into a leading exhibition of the labeling industry that provides latest industry insights.

Momentous Scale-up

Sino-Label 2015 will bring worldwide buyers latest equipment and technologies on label printing, product-decoration, package-processing for all kinds of label printing products and applications for various end-users. The exhibition area will expand to over 29,000 sqm embedded with three halls, featuring more than 260 professional exhibitors from over 16 countries.

Sino-Label 2015 has taken "Professional label printing equipment" and "Green label printing materials" to be this year's two major themes for its three main halls:

• Hall 6.1 is dedicated to showcase special label printing and consumables, including digital label printing, RFID digital labeling manufacturers, rotary printing press, label die-cutting for post-printing process and inspection equipment manufacturer;
• Hall 7.1 mainly displays latest label printing materials, such as anti-counterfeit labeling, in-mold labeling and raw materials for anti-counterfeit labels and self-adhesive labels;
• Hall 8.1 brings in mostly label printing equipment such as flexographic printing, rotary labeling, digital labeling, commercial printing and testing equipment.

3 innovative zones

Sino-Label 2015 will be having 3 dedicated zones within the show for the benefit of the industry. They are: The "IML Industry Chain Show", "RFID-Digital Labeling & Anti-Counterfeit Zone" and "Green Material Pavilion"

The RFID-Digital Labeling & Anti-Counterfeit Zone will assemble RFID digital labeling equipment manufacturers and material suppliers including Shenzhen Xin Jing Lu, Chili, Dazhen, Pu Neer and King Label, to mingle with end-users and industry integrators coming from South, Mid- and East China.

"Innovative RFID Tag and Smart Label Technology Application Forum" is a supporting concurrent event of the exhibition, which will be held on March 9th 2015 at conference room no.1 at Hall B; the forum will examine the latest RFID technology trends and applications for the apparel and footwear industries.

With China being the world's largest consumer market on labeling, in-mold labeling is predicted to have immense market potentials. Thus, Sino-Label 2015 will co-organize with Sino-Pack 2015 to build "IML Industry Chain Show", covering injection molding, blow molding, in-mold label materials and the entire printing industry chain. Well-known exhibitors include Arburg, Yizumi, SNTO, Wisetec, Longemould, Kingpallet, Weizhi, Pelican, YUPO, Avery, Arjowiggins, Sanki, Taiyo, LabelMen and Omet.

Worldwide Exhibitors

Building on last year's success, Sino-Label 2015 will expand its labeling sourcing options with more market-leading manufacturers and suppliers, also showcasing latest digital printing press and intelligent label printing machine. Well-known manufacturers include: Lintec, Taiyo-Kikai, Sanki, Weigang, Zhongtian, DongHang, Nickel, ETI, WanJie, HaoTian ,TaiHang, Hontec, WeiFangHaoTian and Debao etc.; Green label material suppliers include: ZhongShan Fuzhou, Kinglabel, Lecco, Soontomax, Yupo, Dicheng and Century Security; Various system and inspection service providers, post-print processing machinery and other equipment manufacturers include: Meech, BST and DaHeng.

Live Demonstrations

We have expanded our overseas promotions for Sino-Label 2015, such as sending out buyers invitations, VIP visitor services and organizing concurrent events, and are expecting more than 65,000 worldwide visitors to attend! Sino-Label 2015 set goals to provide a comprehensive sourcing and communication platform for printing & packaging labeling and other end-user companies as well as manufacturers and suppliers.

End-User-focused concurrent events and discussions

Sino-Label 2015 has prepared a series of trend-specific concurrent events for visitors to have a solid understanding of the industry's latest developments. The "Innovative RFID Tag and Smart Label Technology Application Forum", co-organized by GSK Hong Kong, will examine the latest RFID trends and its applications to the apparel and footwear industries; RFID technology provides visibility of product movement, streamlines distribution, improves demand forecasting, and makes manufacturing more responsive to market changes. "Symposium on "Labeling Security Technology on Brand Protection and Applications" will offer valuable anti-counterfeit solutions to companies that are seeking stronger brand protection, inviting representatives specializing in anti-counterfeit printing skills to share their knowledge on this issue. The "Green Packaging and Labeling Industry Summit", co-organized by Printing.HC360.Comm, will analyze the latest trends and developments of the global printing, packaging and label printing industries with three sections: integration of packaging and printing technologies, innovative packaging designs and end-user packaging. Other concurrent events such as Display zone of the Gravure Association of China also helps companies to stay ahead of the market with discussions on industry's latest technology and trends predictions.

Breaking Barriers between industries

Sino-Label 2015 will join Printing South China 2015, Sino-Pack 2015 and PACKINNO 2015 to present the ultimate exhibition that links printing, labeling, packaging and packaging products, giving visitors an all-rounded purchasing experience that is one of a kind!

For more information, please visit: www.SinoLabelExpo.com

Electro Optic expands network to China

Electro Optic Group has continued its global expansion, concluding a cooperation agreement was between Electro Optic Asia, based in Mumbai, India and Rotary Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. headed by Bill Shen, its Managing Director in Guangzhou, China.

Devoted to provide a wide range of rotary tools to the narrow web converting industry in Asia Pacific regions, Rotary Technology is a leading manufacturer of rotary tooling for the graphic and printing industry in China, specializing in high-tech manufacturing of rotary tools.  Electro Optic Asia will include their products in its sales program for markets in India and the Middle East. Electro Optic manufactures premium flexible dies with headquarters in Grossmehring, Germany and locations in Atlanta, USA and Mumbai, India.

Erwin Lindl, CEO of Electro Optic, said: ‘Electro Optic is pleased to be in touch with Rotary Technology in order to form a future-based cooperation. It is essential for a worldwide acting tooling manufacturer to approach the Chinese market at this time.

‘In the 25th year of our corporate history, this co-operation rounds off the global presence of Electro Optic.’

Gulf Print & Pack sets sights on bumper show

More than 10,000 printing industry professionals are expected to head to Dubai to attend Gulf Print & Pack 2015, taking place across April 13-16 at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Billed as the premier print industry event in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, Gulf Print & Pack 2015 will connect senior level buyers with over 300 exhibitor companies, including Heidelberg, Kodak, AFRA, Bobst, Green Graphics Trading, Nilpeter and Prestige Graphics Trading.

2015’s edition has reported a large increase in first time exhibitor numbers, with 45 new companies, such as Holostik India and Primera Europe, signing up to showcase their products and services.

The show will also feature dedicated pavilions for country-specific suppliers, plus feature areas addressing cutting edge print technologies, including smart and interactive tools and processes, and 3D.

This influx of new exhibitors and other statistics, such as a rise in digital technology providers and label businesses attending, support Pira international’s Global Print Markets to 2016 forecast that the Middle East’s market share is expected to grow to 20 billion USD by next year.

Mike Simmonds, event manager for Gulf Print & Pack, said: ‘Growth in the Middle Eastern printing industry has been following the same pattern being seen in Asia and Latin America with demand overtaking more mature markets such as Western Europe and North America.

‘Technologies and their capabilities are always advancing and that is directly influencing brand owners in their product development choices and in turn consumer behavior and habits. Print processes are experiencing marked trends worldwide in how they are used with an increasing appetite for digital, flexo and inkjet technologies emerging. Increased personalization and shorter print runs are growing the production of labels, flexible packaging, active and intelligent packaging formats and photobooks.

‘The market is moving fast, so this year’s show will be even more invaluable to visitors looking to capitalize on these profitable growth areas.’

Entry to Gulf Print & Pack 2015 is free, with pre-registration at www.gulfprintpack.com

AWA Global Release Liner Conference & Exhibition to take place on March 18-20 2015 in Denver, USA

The annual event and meeting point for the world’s release liner industry - the AWA Global Release Liner Conference & Exhibition2015– takes place on March 18-20 2015 in Denver, Colorado, USA. Organised annually for the last 15 years by AWA Conferences & Events, and alternating between Europe and USA, the event is the unique, established industry forum for this broad-ranging sector.

The state of the industry

This year’s program appropriately reflects the many markets, opportunities, and challenges the release liner industry faces, and is organized around the theme‘Strategy – Innovation – Market Intelligence – Growth’.   Corey Reardon, President and CEO of AWA Alexander Watson Associates, will open proceedings with up-to-date quick scans of growth, developments, and trends in a variety of markets, providing all involved in the release liner market -- with a global overview.   AWA Vice President and Senior Consultant, Jackie Marolda, will augment this data with the results of the annual AWA Industry Survey, highlighting industry players’ responses on such issues as sustainability, costs and profitability, M&A activity, and growth and expectations. Conference delegates will then participate in a ‘real-time’ interactive industry survey, with the results presented instantaneously.

Conference keynote

The conference keynote follows, focussed on innovation, strategic thought, and building a strategy –key topics for success in every business.   It comes from David Silverstein, founder and CEO of leading operational strategy consultants BMGI. 

Mr Silverstein will then participate in an executive leadership panel discussion featuring, additionally, release liner industry participants, including Dr Bernhard Klofat, CEO, Felix Schoeller;  Anthony P McLaurin, CEO, FiberMark North America, and Tomas Rink, President, Ritrama.   Corey Reardon will moderate the discussion.

M&A, top players’ performance

A discussion of the current conditions influencing industry M&A activity, along with a review of recent notable transactions, is then the subject addressed by William Hornell, Managing Director, Mesirow Financial;  and thereafter Ian Murdoch, European Leader of PwC’s Paper and Packaging Practice, will analyse the performance andreturn on capital investment achieved in 2013, by region, of the top 100 players in the industry.

Innovation:  an all-round perspective

Innovation and the release liner industry – what it is, why it is important, and who is responsible -- are the subject of the next presentation from AWA’s Jackie Marolda, who pinpoints the insights into industry innovation identified by the company’s annual survey. 

But is innovation for everybody, or is it just the birthright of a chosen group of people like Thomas Edison, Steve Jobs, and Elon Musk?  –According to Dr Phil Samuel, Chief Innovation Officer at BMGI, everyone can, in fact, embrace that creative spirit, master innovation, and become extraordinary human beings.  

His presentation will illustrate seven habits of highly-effective innovators, featuring examples from a variety of industries, including specialty paper/coating. A full day’s program focussed on a key issue for the release liner industry concludes with a supplier forum and cocktails and networking around the exhibition.

Second day – market focussed

On the second day, the conference program moves into release liner’s end-use markets, with presentations on release liners in self-adhesive graphics applications from expert graphics instructor and installer Paul Roba; the use of composites in the automotive industry, from Greg Rucks, Transportation & Industry, Rocky Mountain Institute;  building a graphite composite snowboard from Steffen Hak, independent pre-preg specialist and snowboard designer;  the hygiene market, from Theo Wilting, CEO, Akronn Industries;  and the medical sector, from Mike O’Connell, Business Development Manager, AD Tape and Label.

The competitive technologies currently threatening pressure-sensitive labeling’s market leadership are examined by Dan Muenzer, Vice President, Marketing, for Constantia Flexibles, in an in-depth review of the prime label market.

Concurrent Pre-Conference Program

The AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference 2015 features, on March 18, the opportunity to participate in one of two concurrent programs – a release liner workshop, or a silicone and technical session.   These additions to the event’s agenda enable delegates to drill down into their specialist areas of interest.

The AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference 2015, being held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Denver, also includesa complementary exhibition and extensive networking opportunities.  It is sponsored by leading companies across the release liner value chain, including platinum sponsors Dow Corning, Infiana (formerly Huhtamaki), and UPM.   Full details are available via the AWA Alexander Watson Associates website, www.awa-bv.com, where it is also possible to register for any event online.

Color-Logic expands into Flexible Packaging

Color-Logic metallic special effects are now available for flexible packaging. Discussing the fast-growing flexible packaging market, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves commented: "Brand managers and their graphic designers, who have long used the Color-Logic process to produce offset packaging and flexographic printed labels, are now bringing Color-Logic to flexible films and shrink wrap materials. Designs for printing on metalized films, for example, require complex white ink masks which can be generated with just a click of the mouse with Color-Logic software. Our user-friendly InDesign plug-in enables graphic designers to produce dramatic effects and achieve greater shelf impact to by allowing the substrate to become part of the design. Color-Logic software also permits using metallic silver inks with CMYK inks to produce dramatic effects on conventional films and other substrates."

With the Color-Logic Process Metallic Color System, brand managers, product managers, corporations, and advertising agencies can differentiate themselves and their clients from the competition. Color-Logic tools simplify design and print production, creating eye-catching decorative effects for use on branded product packaging and associated collateral. The Color-Logic system is compatible with offset, inkjet, flexography, digital presses, screen printing, and gravure. It is ideal for packaging, pouches, direct mail, point-of-purchase material, signage, postcards, literature, booklets, labels, shrink sleeves, calendars and much more.

Color-Logic develops color communication systems and software tool sets for a variety of special effect printing applications. Color-Logic provides brand owners, product managers, corporations, and their advertising agencies the ability to differentiate themselves and their clients with a simple print production process that yields dramatic results. Color-Logic decorative effects utilize the existing workflows of printers and designers, yielding dynamic results without the use of special equipment. Color-Logic supports the value of print and works with designers and printers to enhance their printed media.