Danaher Announces Spin-Off of Environmental & Applied Solutions Segment

Danaher Corp announced its intention to separate its Environmental & Applied Solutions segment to create an independent, publicly traded company. The new company will be comprised of Danaher’s Water Quality and Product Identification businesses and will be referred to as “EAS” until it is named at a later date.

Durst Appoints Peter Jones to New Labels Business Development Role

BRIXEN, Italy—Durst, manufacturer of advanced production technologies, has appointed Peter Jones to a newly created role as labels business development manager for the UK and Ireland. Starting Aug. 19, he will be working closely with the local sales, service, supply and logistics teams as well as Durst Group headquarters staff based in Brixen. Peter’s new … Continued

Mattias Byström Named President of Esko

GHENT, Belgium—Esko announced that Mattias Byström has been appointed president, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Byström succeeds Udo Panenka, who is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities. “We thank Udo for his excellent service to Danaher over the past 10 years, including leading Esko since 2015,” reflected Joakim Weidemanis, executive vice president of Danaher, Esko’s … Continued

Esko Technology to be Showcased Throughout Labelexpo Americas 2018

GHENT, Belgium—At booth 5202 at Labelexpo Americas 2018, Esko will be on a stand with its Danaher sister companies X-Rite, Pantone and, for the first time, AVT.  Esko is working together with them to integrate its automation and collaboration solutions with the X-Rite and Pantone color technology and AVT’s camera inspection solutions.  In addition to its … Continued

Esko Acquires BLUE Software

GHENT, Belgium—Esko, a global provider of software and hardware for packaging design, collaboration, automation, workflow and production, has announced its acquisition of BLUE Software LLC, a label and artwork management software company based in Chicago, IL, from Diversis Capital and Schawk.  “We are relentlessly seeking to reduce time to market, cost and quality risk in … Continued

Esko, AVT, X-Rite & Pantone Create ‘Right First Time’ Workflow Across Packaging Supply Chain

GHENT, Belgium—Esko, a global technology innovator providing hardware and software for packaging design, development and production, has joined forces with Danaher sister companies AVT, X-Rite and Pantone to integrate its automation and collaboration solutions, with the X-Rite and Pantone color technology and AVT’s camera inspection solutions. These three integrations, that digitize and connect the most … Continued

Pantone & X-Rite Appoint Ondrej Kruk As New President

GRAND RAPIDS, MI—X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, and Pantone LLC, announce the appointment of Ondrej Kruk to the role of president. Kruk, who brings a combination of commercial and operational experience to Pantone and X-Rite, will lead the continued expansion of Pantone and X-Rite’s product and solution portfolio beyond color … Continued

Esko Showcases End-to-End Simplified Label Workflow at Labelexpo Europe 2017

GHENT, Belgium—Esko is showcasing a wide range of innovative solutions for brand owners and label converters at Labelexpo Europe 2017, Sept. 25 to 28. These solutions work to address various business challenges faced by brand owners as well as converters across the end-to-end label workflow. Esko is joined by X-Rite and Pantone on Stand 3C50 at … Continued

EskoWorld 2017 Showcases Solutions to Meet Customer Demands

EskoWorld 2017 roared into Charlotte, NC from May 9-11. Setting up shop in the Sheraton Charlotte/Le Meridien Charlotte complex in the heart of downtown, 646 attendees came to get a look at the newly announced Platform for Brands software from Esko and MediaBeacon, see product roadmaps for many of the company’s offerings, hear presentations and get … Continued