Labelexpo Americas

Labelexpo Global Series Announces Date Changes for 2020-2021 Shows

LONDON, UK—Tarsus Group, the organizer of the Labelexpo/Brand Print Global Series of trade shows, has confirmed date changes to several of its 2020-2021 events, taking place in India, Mexico, Thailand and the US, as a result of the ongoing coronavirus/COVID-19 situation. They are: Labelexpo Americas/Brand Print Americas: postponed from Sept. 15–17, 2020 to March 23–25, … Continued

Flash Poll Finds Flexographic Printers Staying Relevant & Competitive

Strong… Moderate… Little… None—As business barometers go, these measurements, simple as they are, can’t be easily misunderstood. Applied to everything from conditional circumstances to customer expectations, bottom line focal points to strategic directions, and plant-wide priorities to essential steps to success; such highly descriptive terms paint a portrait of the package printing and converting industry. … Continued

Aqueous Plate Technology: “Green,” “Clean,” Fast and VOC Free

A superior-quality, process-free printing plate—or at the minimum, an aqueous process plate—has been a goal for printers since the days of hand-engraved plates. Their hope: streamline the plate making process. High-performance aqueous plate processing finds its roots in a 1948 Kodak patent, which serves as the foundation of photopolymer imaging. While offset plates have progressed, … Continued

40 Years of Labelexpo: A Showcase for Innovation & Change

In May 1980, a fledgling new exhibition dedicated to the labels, labeling, marking and identification industries was held in the Old Horticultural Halls in London. Its name was Labelex ’80. It had just 44 exhibitors made up of label converters, label and marking machinery, and label materials suppliers, including Fasson self-adhesive label substrates. The following … Continued

Nilpeter at 100: Innovation in Its DNA

Detail…Precision…Individuality…Value—Nilpeter AS has been leveraging technology, conducting research, pursuing perfection and leaving nothing to chance for 100 years. As the firm celebrates its centennial throughout 2019, it remains committed to the delivery of future-proof, flexible, efficient, profitable and innovative solutions that enhance the competitive posture of each and every printing plant it supports. Quality remains … Continued