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Labels on Demand chooses Vetaphone for nutraceutical work
Arizona-based Labels on Demand has installed three Vetaphone corona treaters at its production facility in Mesa, near Phoenix. The label converter, which was established in 2022 by Travis St Denis and now employs 12 staff, specialises in printing and converting four-colour labels for the nutraceutical industry. Focusing on seamless integration with its portfolio of customers, […]
AWA announces winners of Sleeve Label Awards 2024
On 17 October 2024, the Sleeve Label Awards 2024 were announced in Miami, Florida, USA. These prestigious awards, now in their tenth year, have been established to recognise outstanding achievements in the shrink-sleeve labelling industry worldwide. A panel of independent experts, which included Dr. Séamus Lafferty, Consultant; Tom Hammer, Head of Technical Marketing at Siegwerk […]
Schreiner MediPharm develops specialty label for cancer drug
WuXi XDC uses a specialty Light-Protect-Label from Schreiner MediPharm, a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative functional labels for the healthcare industry. For a current clinical trial of a novel antibody drug conjugate (ADC), a label with light protection was needed that at the same time blinds the drug. The light protection label from Schreiner […]
New optical materials from Panacol
Panacol will be presenting new optical resins for imprint and optical bonding applications at the SPIE Photonics West trade fair in San Francisco, CA, USA, from 28 to 30 January 2025. These new adhesives are typically used for light carpets in the automotive industry, for sensors in wearables or to generate structured light in projectors […]
IMI Europe announces InnoLAE 2025 event
IMI Europe has announced that the InnoLAE 2025 event will be held at Cripps Court, Magdalene College, Cambridge, UK on 19-20 February 2025, with short courses on related technologies held the day before. The InnoLAE (Innovations in Large Area Electronics) conference programme highlights the most innovative and exciting aspects of large-area electronics, comprising printed, flexible, […]
The Voice of Converting | Sara Alexander (BOBST)
In this episode of The Voice of Converting, we spoke with Sara Alexander, Marketing & Communication Manager Flexible Packaging at BOBST Italia. One major focus of our interview is BOBST's sustainability strategy.
General market trends
Sara Alexander sees innovations happen in the areas of automation, digitalisation and AI, among other things. "The hottest topic is sustainability," she emphasises. "We want new materials, new structures, new applications, and at the same time we want to get rid of the excess."
Major changes ahead
According to the industry expert from BOBST, "The flexible packaging world that we have known and have been comfortable with for so many years will evolve and change." Learn more about BOBST's sustainability strategy, Sara Alexander's takeaways from this year's drupa tradeshow in Düsseldorf, and her view on paper as a possible replacement for plastic films!
The Voice of Converting | Heike Slotta & Phuong Anh Do (FACHPACK)
For our podcast The Voice of Converting, we spoke with Heike Slotta, Executive Director Exhibitions at NürnbergMesse GmbH, and Phuong Anh Do, Manager FACHPACK. NürnbergMesse is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year - and FACHPACK is celebrating with it.
Many novelties in the anniversary year
Phuong Anh Do looks ahead at FACHPACK 2024 (24-26 September): "We have just reached the final phase of preparation for our supporting programme – and there are actually quite a few things that our visitors can look forward to! Firstly, there is our PACKBOX, which has been firmly established for years and is known as an expert forum for current topics and trends. This time, the first day will focus on the topic of "Market and Consumption". On the second day, we will talk about the circular economy, PPWR and sustainability. And on the third day, we will be focussing on the topic of "Man and Machine" – this also includes artificial intelligence with its challenges and opportunities.
According to Heike Slotta, "first and foremost, a trade fair is an exchange platform. The two major issues currently facing the packaging industry are the implementation of EU legislation and the demands that a weakening economy is placing on the market. If fewer products are manufactured, fewer products can be packaged. We want to accompany this change in the packaging industry. As a platform that brings everyone together in one place and provides space for presentations, we play an important role here."
Last-minute insights
In this 30-minute podcast, you will gain exclusive insights into the work of the FACHPACK organisers and what they anticipate the most.
1. Connecting Professionals
Networking is our bread and butter. We connect people and companies from all parts of the supply chains of the industries we serve and thus make a significant contribution to their success. We not only know our industries on a technological level, but also know what makes the people behind the machines tick and what really moves them.
2. Multi-channel communication
Print media continues to be highly relevant for our specialist audience. At the same time, more and more digital media formats are being developed, which are being introduced by providers of specialised media with very different levels of success. When it comes to our digital platforms, we always focus on the formats that really suit our target groups! In addition to the “classic” online news, these are primarily podcasts, video reports, webinars and email newsletters. For our social media activities, we rely entirely on LinkedIn, where we can reach the relevant people and target groups for our media brands in a targeted manner.
3. Global presence, special events
By travelling to trade fairs, conferences and industry events around the world, we always have our finger on the pulse of the industries we serve. We believe in the “magic” of personal contacts and cultivate these as often as possible. In addition, we offer our own face-to-face and online events that enable in-depth networking in a more intimate atmosphere. Internal and external experts who speak at our events should always offer real added value, beyond sales presentations and “empty business-speak”!
4. Fundamental Values
As a company, we stand up for democracy, human rights and freedom of the press. We want all people to be treated equally regardless of gender, sexual identity, skin colour, origin, religion and age. We are firmly opposed to racism and anti-Semitism and reject extremism of any kind.
5. Sustainability
We recognise our responsibility to do our part to curb man-made climate change and develop constructive solutions for a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. On a journalistic level, we accompany “green” innovations in the sectors we serve with a critical distance. We reject “greenwashing”. As a company, we include sustainability aspects in all investment decisions and favour climate-neutral means of transport for business trips whenever possible.