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 Appoints Richard Hernandez as the New West Coast Regional Representative

CINCINNATI, OH—Nilpeter USA is very proud to announce the appointment of Richard Hernandez to the position of West Coast regional representative. Richard has spent the last three years in the region providing exceptional sales and service for an industry-leading supplier. Previously in a converter capacity, he has built his career in production and plant management … Continued

Nilpeter, SCREEN Stage Digital Days Open House

CINCINNATI, OH—Two months ago, Nilpeter and Screen USA announced the formation of a strategic partnership targeting digital and hybrid press technologies, to be encapsulated in the PANORAMA platform. One month ago, the team unveiled the concept in motion at INFOFLEX 2019. Today, the collective effort came together in the staging of a Digital Days Open … Continued

Roberto Speri Named New Label Division Product Manager at OMET

LECCO, Italy—Roberto Speri, who comes with great experience in the label and packaging industry, has joined the OMET team as label division product manager beginning June 3. The announcement came from Marco Calcagni, OMET sales and marketing director. Speri, an electrical engineer, started his career as assembler and tester of screen printing machines at Franchini … 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

Walt Mesik Takes Over Northeast Sales at Nilpeter

CINCINNATI, OH—Nilpeter announced a restructuring of its partner support in the Northeast region of the United States. Effective Feb. 18, Walt Mesik has taken over sales and partner support of the region. Walt Mesik brings with him a wealth of knowledge and support to continue Nilpeter’s presence as a premier press manufacturer. Walt Mesik has over … Continued

Nilpeter to Celebrate 100th Anniversary May 1

SLAGELSE, Denmark—On May 1, Nilpeter will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Founded by two old friends in 1919, Nilpeter started out servicing newspaper printing machines in central Copenhagen before launching its first semi-rotary printing press, The Simplex, in 1924, which in various versions remained part of the company’s product range until the 70s. With the introduction … Continued

Suppliers Applaud Flexographic Printer/Converter Promise & Potential for 2019

Priorities, advantages, impact—suppliers are pressing flexographic printers and converters to focus on this trio of overarching concerns in 2019. They claim doing so will help advance the industry, facilitate moving out on 10 commonly cited strategic directions, enhance flexography’s competitive posture and maintain its position as packaging’s print process of choice. Included in that top … Continued

Kodak VIP Summit Stresses Industrywide Efficiencies, Showcases FLEXCEL NX Ultra Plates

ORLANDO, FL—In staging a VIP Flexo Technology Summit Oct. 17-18, FTA member Kodak insisted that CPCs, graphic designers, prepress trade shops, printers and their supplier partners are banding together to strengthen quality, enhance efficiencies and guarantee consistency. The common challenge: “Continually push barriers.” “Transforming Flexo” served as both mantra and theme for the event. It … Continued