US-based Martin Automatic looks forward to meeting its friends and customers during the 2022 Labelexpo Europe in Brussels. An essential supplier of non-stop unwind, rewind, and tension control equipment to the narrow web flexo and digital printing markets, we will gladly answer your questions about non-stop production and its benefits for your bottom line and carbon footprint.

During the last 24 months, Martin technology has proven even more essential to web printers and converters as many shifted focus to production of PPE or rapidly increased production of labels, pharmaceutical packaging, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging or pouches. Martin helped with these decisions and kept pace with deliveries every step of the way, creatively solving start up and installation issues during restricted travel periods and designing new features and machines based on changing production requirements.

Supply chain disruptions and scarcity of raw materials has emphasized even more the importance of non-stop automation. The more efficient use of raw material and the ease of processing residual rolls have become all the more important and attractive.

Visitors to Stand 7A35 will interact with our popular MBS automated butt splicer and LRD rewinder – machines that have revolutionized label production since 1983 and 1996 respectively. Technology and space saving packages are available for both models to accommodate your most extreme speed and web tension requirements while minimizing tight floor space. Let us explain the patent behind the popular rotary-sheer splice unit and lift and load mechanism on the MBS butt splicer and why automatic roll unloading from the LRD rewind is essential to your productivity and operator convenience.

And what visit to Stand 7A35 would be complete without an American-style hot-dog and beer? We invite you to stop in and tell us about your last 24 months and what your future holds – all while enjoying a respite from the demands of the show. We will listen keenly, and if possible, offer creative solutions to your production and waste management needs. 

www.martinautomatic.com

Leading narrow web press manufacturer, Mark Andy, is delighted to confirm its participation at Labelexpo Europe 2022 in Brussels.  Mark Andy’s booth will highlight the company’s digital and flexo hybrid technology that provides label converters with a wide variety of solutions for fast and efficient production from pre-press workflow to management systems, and from consumables and supplies to converting and finishing options.

On working demonstration in Brussels will be two Mark Andy digital hybrid presses: Digital Series HD and the manufacturer’s latest launch Digital Series iQ, powered by Domino, both of which will be available for visitors to inspect close-up during the entire event.

While Digital Series HD and Digital Series iQ are suited for different needs, both feature seamless integration with a complete set of end-to-end functionalities to help businesses grow.  Both are inkjet digital hybrid presses capable of printing with extended color gamut, 6-color process, and opaque white at true production speeds.  In addition, both machines are designed with fast-change flexo features for top coating, lamination, foil stamping, and specialty color printing and product decoration. Finishing attributes include Mark Andy’s high-speed semi-rotary die cutting.

“The Digital Series HD and the Digital Series iQ utilize well-proven technology to ensure a reliable and profitable solution for our customers,” said Tom Cavalco, Managing Director, Mark Andy Europe.  “Since its launch last year in the Americas, Digital Series iQ has been a fast seller, easily integrated by label converters. We are excited to showcase the machine for the first time in Europe on our booth at Labelexpo and are looking forward to seeing friends old and new at this year’s event,” he added.

The DSHD is based on Mark Andy’s well-proven Performance Series P7 full-servo platform. It is available in 330mm (13”) and 430mm (17”) web widths and prints with a resolution that exceeds high-definition flexo at speeds up to 73m/min (240 ft/min).  It is the ideal choice for top quality printing across a range of substrates with the added benefit of inline product decoration and converting.

The new DSiQ is a fully integrated inkjet press built on a proven Mark Andy flexo platform. Powered by a robust Domino N610i UV inkjet module, it links digital brainpower with Mark Andy’s converting expertise, and combines all the web handling, flexo printing, product decoration, and converting capability of the Mark Andy Evolution Series platform with the market-proven Domino N600 digital print engine technology.   

Commenting for the show organizer, Labelexpo Managing Director Lisa Milburn stated: “We are delighted to welcome Mark Andy to Labelexpo Europe 2022.  It is very exciting news for our visitors that they will be using the show for the European launch of the new Digital Series IQ platform powered by Domino, alongside the latest version of their Digital Series HD press.”

www.markandy.com

For more information about Labelexpo Global Series, follow Labelexpo on Twitter at @Labelexpo or visit the Labelexpo Global Series website.

Label and Packaging materials division brings in a new head of sales and a newly created sales enablement role

Mentor, OH — Avery Dennison announces two leadership appointments based in Mentor, Ohio. Tina Hart has been named vice president of sales for the company’s Label and Packaging Materials, North America division. Bill Podojil has been named vice president of sales excellence and enablement. Both will assume their new roles on February 7, 2022.

Tina is re-joining the commercial organization after holding previous roles in customer service, marketing and sustainability. Most recently, she was serving as the vice president of sustainable innovation platforms. Tina has more than 20 years of experience at Avery Dennison. Her strong internal and customer relationships are in-line with Avery Dennison’s priority of customer service and maintaining and building customer relationships. Tina will continue to serve as president of the executive board of CELAB1.

“We are excited to welcome Tina back to the commercial organization and congratulate her on this new role”, says Jeroen Diderich, vice president and general manager, Label and Graphic Materials, North America. “Tina has added immense value in every role she has held at Avery Dennison. Her customer-first mentality is an excellent fit for leading our sales and customer service teams.”

Bill Podojil has been with Avery Dennison for over 25 years and has held roles in both our Graphic and Labels businesses in North America and Europe. Most recently Bill was the vice president of sales for Label and Packaging Materials, North America. With the changes of flexible work and emerging virtual collaboration, Bill’s passion for connecting with our customers and making it easy to do business with Avery Dennison is a perfect fit for this newly formed role. “Bill’s cross-business and cross-region experience with Avery Dennison will help us provide innovative ways of connecting with our customers”, says Jeroen. “With the changing work environment, we want to ensure our customers can connect with us in any way that works for them.”

Both Tina and Bill currently reside in Northeast Ohio and continue to be based in our office in Mentor, Ohio.

1 CELAB is a global consortium of companies formed to create a sustainable pressure-sensitive labeling industry and to increase access to matrix and liner recycling. The group is responsible for overseeing activities focused on sponsoring research, developing a recycling network, and educating stakeholders, policymakers, and the public. Branches have already been established in the US and Europe, soon expanding into Asia and other regions. https://celabglobal.org/

About Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs more than 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2021 were $8.4 billion.

Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Stow, OH – Mactac® would like to introduce Nick Savelieff, an experienced Operations professional, as the company’s Vice President of Operations.  

With more than 20 years of experience in the plastics and pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) industries and in a variety of roles within supply chain, operations, and sales/marketing, Savelieff will lead the management of Mactac’s North American coating facilities and distribution centers. He will also oversee Mactac’s corporate engineering department.

In his role, Savelieff will champion manufacturing excellence and drive a continuous improvement culture across Mactac’s production facilities. Among his primary responsibilities are workplace safety and environmental compliance, strategic operations planning, manufacturing performance and productivity, and asset management and planning.

“We are excited to have Nick as a member of the Mactac/LINTEC team,” says Ed LaForge, Chief Executive Officer and President of Mactac. “As Mactac continues to grow, we are committed to ensuring operational excellence. Nick has a highly successful track record and is known for his superior leadership. His diverse background will deliver added value to our organization.”

 Savelieff began his career at GE Plastics in the specialty film and sheet division where he received his Six Sigma Black Belt Certification and was plant manager. He then held various positions within GE Plastics in both the Lexan chemical and finishing operations, including materials & logistics and quality manager as well as various plant manager assignments. He was most recently employed by Avery Dennison where he held various roles in the company’s label and graphics material business as plant manager, director of quality, and global account director.

Savelieff earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and a Master of Business Administration from John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio.

www.mactac.com

Rochester, NY – Durst announced that Modernistic Inc., a leading provider of visual communication and contract manufacturing based in Stillwater, MN, has installed the P5 350 all-in-one hybrid, high-production, 1200dpi-resolution inkjet printer.

Modernistic, founded in 1938 by Clifford L. Schulte, has evolved into its 3rd generation of Schulte family ownership. Still proven and devoted to always driving value for their clients by providing expertise, superior products, and dependable services with speed and precision.

The Durst P5 350 is the most efficient hybrid printer on the market, designed to elevate efficiency and production capacity. Offering various configurations, the P5 350 provides up to 3500 sq ft/hr. The P5 350 UV LED inkjet press prints both rigid substrates and roll materials up to 137-inches wide. The printer is equipped with Durst Print Workflow software and exclusive Durst Analytics, thereby offering enhanced production efficiency from day one.

The first in Minnesota to implement the P5 350, installing this printer exemplifies Modernistic’s commitment to being a technology leader in large format printing. Scott Schulte CEO of Modernistic said, “With this technology we are able to ultimately generate more value for our customers with more speed and precision than before. We are committed to exceeding our customer’s needs and build trusted relationships.” Scott continues, “we will continue to invest in state-of-the-art efficiency building equipment and technology like what the P5 350 platform brings to the printing marketplace.”

With their 160,000 sq. ft facility, they are able to have direct to store print & manufacturing, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. This allows them to handle any project, no matter the size or complexity and their central location provides savings in both time and shipping cost. Driven to deliver superior products with on-time delivery and accurate custom kitting programs, the Durst P5 350 continues this culture by providing an innovative technologically advanced solution, with high production speeds, enhanced image quality and efficiencies to embrace sustainability.

“We are excited with our partnership with Modernistic,” states Larry D’Amico, Sales Director Durst North America. “Technology moves rapidly and the flexibility and productivity the Durst P5 350 offers, will enable Modernistic in helping them serve their clients with the highest quality product on the market.”

The P5 350 is especially suited for print providers who want to achieve consistent quality on a variety of materials with versatility, exactly the direction Modernistic was looking to offer their customers. “With the Durst, we found a printer that fits perfectly into our production workflow that allows us to do more for our customers and turn projects around faster with its high print quality, material agility and flexibility and its overall productivity”, said Scott Schulte.

About Modernistic
Modernistic is one of the leading national suppliers of décor, displays, graphics and contract manufacturing, serving accounts and clients in retail, architectural, industrial, transportation, and many other industries. Modernistic is G7 Master Printer Qualified and SGP (Sustainable Green Printing) certified. Contact Modernistic at 800-641-4610 or online at www.modprint.com

About Durst
Durst Group AG is a leading manufacturer of professional digital imaging systems.  The company operates manufacturing facilities in Brixen, Italy, and Lienz, Austria, and has major offices in North America, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, and Singapore. Durst’s reputation for quality, precision, innovation, sustainability, and reliability spans more than 80 years.

www.durstus.com

Abbott Label has installed the Domino N610i digital UV inkjet label press in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

Abbott Label is a family run trade-only label manufacturing company selling strictly for resale. The organization is comprised of four strategically located manufacturing facilities across the United States in Texas, California, Georgia, and Illinois.

In February 2020, Abbott Label added the Domino N610i digital UV inkjet press to their label printing arsenal to complement their HP Indigo, and to expand their digital printing capabilities at their headquarters in Dallas, TX.  Soon after, COVID-19 hit and there was a huge surge in variable data printing (VDP) applications.  Abbott Label turned again to Domino with the installation of the K600i dual bar digital UV inkjet printer in early 2021, further increasing their digital printing strength and capacity.

A year later and Abbott Label continues to grow, driving the acquisition of another Domino N610i… this one for their California location. 

We caught up with John Abbott, President of Abbott Label to discuss the California facility, the growing demand for digital printing, and why he chose Domino.   

Tell me about the Abbott Label facility in California

“Our facility is in southern California in Santa Fe Springs, which is roughly 20 miles southeast of Los Angeles, 20 miles northeast of Long Beach, and 10 miles northwest of Anaheim.  At that facility we have 65 employees, 55,000 square feet, and we’ve been there for 15 years.  From an equipment standpoint, we have two 17” Mark Andy 8-color full UV presses; two 13” die cutters; CEI 20” die cutter; 10” 8-color Mark Andy 2200; and 16” 6-color Mark Andy 4120.”

What was the driver for adding the Domino N610i to that facility?

“We have a large distributor base on the west coast with a growing demand for digital print. Until now, we have serviced those customers utilizing our Domino N610i which is located at our headquarters in Dallas, TX. I see the ability to serve the west coast market from Dallas as testament to Abbott Label’s outstanding service and Domino’s top tier quality. Adding the Domino N610i to our Santa Fe Springs location transplants our recipe for success closer to the end use market.” 

“We have made a conscious effort to make certain that all our facilities have similar manufacturing capabilities, unlike other competitors who utilize distribution centers instead of full manufacturing capabilities. This allows us to react and provide high-quality labels faster. Furthermore, the entire Abbott Label team believes that quality must be a given.  After having run the Domino N610i in Dallas for over two years, we are confident in its ability to provide our west coast customer base with high-quality products in a timely manner.”

When was the press installed and what jobs will run on this press?

“We installed the press in December 2021. The Domino UV inks are great. Highly durable and great colors! Our operators love running this machine.  Labels that we run on this press are food and beverage, nutraceuticals, industrial, retail, consecutive numbers, barcodes, and variable imaging.”      

What production & business benefits do you anticipate?

“Before installing the Domino N610i in our Santa Fe Springs manufacturing facility, we were having to serve the west coast digital market from our headquarters in Dallas. And although we could produce the high-quality labels quickly, we were still faced with longer shipping times due to proximity. The biggest benefit of adding the N610i to our west coast arsenal is the ability to respond faster to our customer needs. We also anticipate increasing top line digital sales. We feel we have only captured a very small percentage of the digital market on the west coast.”

What is most important you want your customers & prospects to know?

“Abbott Label prides itself as the most service-oriented trade only label manufacturer in the country, now offering digital printing out of our Santa Fe Springs, CA manufacturing facility. Digital print turn time is 3-5 business days after art proof approval.”

Thank you, John.  Anything else you would like to add?

“We would like to thank Domino and their team for amazing service and the strong partnership and look forward to continued growth as a result of it.”

Watch this video to learn more about Abbott Label and their partnership with Domino.
VIDEO: Abbott Label & Domino

Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions.  Celebrating its 44th year in business, Domino is a global organization with world headquarters in the UK, and North America headquarters in Gurnee, IL.  Domino has 25 subsidiaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 3,000 employees worldwide. 

For more information on Domino digital printing, please visit dominodigitalprinting.com  

Ghent, Belgium – HYBRID Software, the innovative software solutions provider for labels and packaging, has opened a dedicated branch in Barcelona, Spain through the acquisition of its regional reseller. The new office will be a vital hub for support and sales across the Iberian region. The team will be led by industry veteran David Morales, Managing Director of HYBRID Software Iberia since September 2016.

The new office positions HYBRID Software as a market leader in Spain and Portugal: an important and vibrant region for the labels and packaging market with an understanding of the local packaging market and the ability to offer sales and support in Spanish and Portuguese languages. The company expects an appreciable increase in support excellence, customer satisfaction, and long-term client relationships.

Says David Morales, Managing Director of HYBRID Software Iberia, “I and my team are looking forward to serving label and packaging printers and tradeshops in the Iberia region by delivering the most innovative solutions on the market.”

To get in contact with the office, please find the details below.

E-mail: info-es@hybridsoftware.com

Office address: Hybrid Iberia, S.L.U. is located at C/Riera dels Frares, 8-10, 08907 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain

About HYBRID Software
With offices in Belgium, Germany, Italy, UK, China and the US plus a global partner network,

HYBRID Software is a software development company focused on innovative productivity tools for the graphic arts industry.

HYBRID Software’s CLOUDFLOW workflow, PACKZ and STEPZ editor as well as integration products offer a unique set of advantages that include native PDF workflows, vendor-independent solutions based on industry standards, scalable technology and low cost of ownership. These products are used by more than a thousand customers worldwide in all areas of prepress and print, including labels and packaging, folding cartons, corrugated, wide format and digital printing. HYBRID Software is a subsidiary of Hybrid Software Group.

www.hybridsoftware.com

Stow, OH – Mactac®, a LINTEC Company, announces it has completed the acquisition of Spinnaker Coating, LLC, representing $130 million of specialty revenue at a price of $40 million. The asset purchase consists of Spinnaker’s manufacturing facility and headquarters based in Troy, Ohio, and North American distribution centers located in Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Los Angeles, California; and, Vails Gate, New York. Spinnaker will operate as a standalone subsidiary of Mactac.

As part of LINTEC, Mactac is one of the largest, most diversified global pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) suppliers. Mactac’s acquisition of Spinnaker, which specializes in the customized production and distribution of pressure-sensitive roll label and sheet base materials in North America, creates a one-of-a-kind, world-class specialty labeling company.

With Spinnaker, LINTEC, and Duramark Products (formally Ritrama USA and acquired by Mactac earlier in 2021) serving the industry together, Mactac delivers customers unmatched technology, capability, service, and value. These combined pressure-sensitive adhesive technologies provide the North American market with necessary support and capacity.

“Mactac built upon our solid foundation adding enhanced service, capabilities and breadth of product offering,” said Ed LaForge, Mactac President and CEO. “Our combined product offering now encompasses all adhesive technologies, including hot-melt, solvent, silicone and emulsion. We offer a wide range of high-quality PSA materials for any application need, such as film, cast vinyl and specialty solutions. And, with Spinnaker’s unique business model, we will expand Mactac and Spinnaker specialty labelstock offerings to create a model unlike any other.”

The purchase of Spinnaker delivers Mactac customers an abundance of new opportunities in specialty labeling. Spinnaker customers benefit from Mactac’s advanced technologies, innovative solutions, modern production capabilities and depth of technical expertise. 

“Joining together gives Spinnaker access to Mactac’s state-of-the-art engineering and technology and offers our customers new and expanded product offerings and adhesive capabilities,” says Lou Guzzetti, Spinnaker’s Chairman of the Board. “And, like Spinnaker, Mactac is an employee-centric organization with a service-first culture. We look forward to realizing the possibilities this acquisition brings to our employees and to the market.”

In response to customer and market request for enhanced products and services, supply chain continuity and added reliability, Mactac is focused on market growth and operational expansion. The Duramark acquisition expanded Mactac’s technology, adhesive capabilities and production capacity with more facilities and locations, new world-class coaters, and advanced automation technologies. In 2022, Mactac will add five new world-class slitting assets and further grow its adhesive formulation and manufacturing capabilities.

Mactac and its parent company, LINTEC, a global leader in the field of adhesive materials, will continue to invest heavily in R&D and operational enhancements as part of its strategic plan. Mactac’s acquisition of Spinnaker further solidifies LINTEC’s commitment to bring its comprehensive global capabilities to the North American market. For more information on Mactac, its products and growth strategies, visit www.mactac.com.

About Mactac
For more than 60 years, Mactac has served the PSA material market supplying label printing, graphic design, packaging, retail display, fleet graphics, automotive assembly, and medical device assembly customers, among others. It is known for providing exceptional support to customers to help them grow their businesses and diversify their product offerings.

About Spinnaker Coating, LLC
Founded in 1928, Spinnaker is a customer-focused company that develops, manufactures, and markets adhesive-coated paper and film constructions for conversion by printers and industrial users into marketing, identifying, promoting, labeling and decorating applications.

Leading global manufacturer of print and packaging technologies, BOBST has revealed the latest addition to its lineup, the new EXPERTFOLD 165 e-commerceversion. Indeed, the larger version of the high-tech EXPERTFOLD 145 l 165 folder-gluer is now available with innovations for digital retail.

Already featuring a highly configurable and modular design, delivering unmatched flexibility and versatility, two new modules have been added to the 165 version: POLYVACUUM and GYROBOX. Their objective is to add value under the pressures of e-commerce. Already available for the MASTERFOLD 170 and 230, these two unique modules have been customized for the EXPERTFOLD 165 and are now available on this flagship for the folding-gluing of litho-laminated boxes. The launch demonstrates the BOBST approach to product development, meeting the changing needs of converters head-on.

POLYVACUUM was designed to unlock versatility. Bespoke upper transports allow the installation of external application tools, while the lower vacuum transports ensure extremely stable transport of the blanks. POLYVACUUM allows to fit special folding devices as well as in-line applicators of strips and self-adhesive tapes, needed for e-commerce boxes.

GYROBOX is a system that can pivot blanks at any angle from 0° to 180° in the running direction. Enabling converters to keep pace with heightened e-commerce demands, GYROBOX rotates boxes that normally require two passes in one single pass. The system can rotate left to right or right to left, allowing even complex boxes to be run at speeds of up to 250 m/min. Even when GYROBOX is not used, blanks can be folded and glued without any hindrance at full machine speed. This unique module enables the fast and cost-efficient production of speciality boxes, further increasing the great potential for diversification, together with POLYVACUUM.

Pierre Binggeli, Product Line Director Folder-gluers at BOBST, comments: “Across the retail sector, there has been an unmistakable surge in e-commerce as shoppers quickly turned to online during the pandemic. This brings added pressures onto brands and converters they rely on. As ever, we evolve our products to meet the needs of converters right here, right now – and in the future. With the EXPERTFOLD 165 e-commerce version, we’re offering a dedicated evolution of our tried and tested machine with additional tools for digital retail.”

A rapid turnaround from clicks to delivery is essential to sales and the customer experience. The right machinery in place can therefore make all the difference. “EXPERTFOLD 165 e-commerce produces a wide range of boxes in a single production line, with efficient production even for complex boxes. What is more, the technology has simple handling for shorter make-ready and more uptime, adding more value for the converter. As with all BOBST machines, complex technology is made simple with an operator-friendly user interface, with simple setup. We are pleased to bring a new powerhouse machine to the market and once again demonstrate why BOBST is the go-to name for packaging innovation,” concludes Pierre Binggeli.

Able to support digital transformation for packaging converters, the machine is equipped with MATIC automation technology and remote control. The swift setups and changeovers are also due to the fact that the entire folder-gluer and the different modules are managed through an HMI, allowing users to save and retrieve settings on demand. Ready for the transition to Industry 4.0, the EXPERTFOLD is already available with Helpline Plus and BOBST Service Apps, allowing remote access for fast and effective production monitoring and assistance. Indeed, the new EXPERTFOLD 165 e-commerce version meets the need for diversification and productivity, while also providing cost-efficient, future-proof converting.

To learn more about EXPERTFOLD 165 e-commerce and impressive BOBST range, please visit www.bobst.com.

About BOBST
We are one of the world’s leading suppliers of substrate processing, printing and converting equipment and services for the label, flexible packaging, folding carton and corrugated board industries.
Founded in 1890 by Joseph Bobst in Lausanne, Switzerland, BOBST has a presence in more than 50 countries, runs 19 production facilities in 11 countries and employs more than 5 600 people around the world. The firm recorded a consolidated turnover of CHF 1.372 billion for the year ended December 31, 2020.