Malcolm Rae has been announced the winner of this year’s Global Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual who has made a key contribution to the promotion and growth of the label industry and has been an industry influencer and motivator. Malcolm Rae founded GEW in March 1991, creating what was to reportedly become the largest
Vetaphone has introduced VE1A-M, an update to to its VE1A corona station designed to cope with a growing range of complex substrates and the requirements of new print and finishing technologies. VE1A-M is fully CE and UL approved and is available with two, four, six and eight high-power ceramic electrodes in treatment widths of 292-872
Kasie Fairbarn, Product Sales Manager – Extrusion Systems for Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation, has been elected as co-chair of the he Flexible Packaging Association’s Emerging Leadership Council (ELC). Fairbarn succeeds Adrianne Tipton, Senior Vice President, Innovation from Novolex. The ELC is a committee comprised of up-and-coming professionals, and their mission is to establish a network
Nazdar, a supplier of inks and equipment, has appointed Matthew Dominguez as sales representative. Working as part of the Nazdar graphics and industrial team, Dominguez will be responsible for developing and maintaining mutually beneficial business relationships with a range of new and existing customers within the United States to increase sales of Nazdar’s products and
The American Forest & Paper Association has confirmed Julie Landry as Vice President of Government Affairs. In this role, Landry will lead the paper and wood products industry’s legislative agenda and drive advocacy efforts before Congress, the White House and state governments. She assumes the role effectively immediately. AF&PA also confirmed the promotions of Laura
Progressive Label Manufacturing, Orange County, California, is celebrating 30 years of business operations. The family-owned and operated company was founded in 1993. Over the years, the company’s strong commitment to quality has enabled it to double in size. One highlight of Progressive Label Manufacturing’s factory is its UV LED 10-color E5 Mark Andy press, which
Javeed Ashraf Buch has been appointed Vice President and General Manager Americas for Maxcess. Buch brings over two decades of sales and service experience in web converting applications and machinery, including film extrusion lines, printing presses, business development, aftermarket service and customer support. In his new role, Buch will be responsible for leading Maxcess’ sales
Label Traxx, a provider of Print MIS/ERP solutions for the labels and flexible packaging segment, has made a commitment toward growth in Mexico and throughout LATAM. Isaac Velasco is a fully dedicated sales executive located in Mexico City, Mexicao. Isaac Velasco consulted throughout LATAM with KPMG, specializing in supply chain, demand planning and auditing. Elías
Marian Waterschoot has been named Director of Apex Embossing B.V. for Apex International, Hapert, the Netherlands. As the current CEO of Apex International, Waterschoot will be succeeded by Ruud van Cuijk as she moves into her new role in the embossing industry, beginning May 1, 2023. Waterschoot has led Apex International as Chief Executive Officer
Craig Black has been named Regional Sales Manager for SheetLabels.com (SLI), Queensbury, New York, a flexographic and digital label manufacturer. Black has more than 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining SLI, Black previously held sales, business development and account management positions at Konica Minolta, RR Donnelley, Identco and Tailored Label Products. Based in
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FTA’s 65th anniversary celebration continues, as the Association has announced registration for Fall Technical Conference 2023, themed “Do More with Less,” is now open. The three-day conference, formerly known as Fall Conference, will take place October 9-11 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky. This year’s Fall Technical Conference will feature an all-new CPC
HYBRID Software, a provider for the label and packaging industry, and ICScolor, a provider of remote digital color proofing, have announced the integration between HYBRID CLOUDFLOW and ICScolor Remote Director. While CLOUDFLOW users could always access Remote Director, now they can launch the Remote Director color viewing window directly within CLOUDFLOW. HYBRID CLOUDFLOW is a
Bristol Labels has purchased a new Edale FL1 Prime flexo label press as the firm progresses its growth plan of targeting new markets, including food and drink. Based in Bristol, UK, and founded in 2004, Bristol Labels is a bespoke self-adhesive label printer, offering both flexographic and digital printing for a range of markets. The
Siegwerk has completed modernization activities at its Annemasse, France, site, the company’s second largest Center of Excellence for packaging inks and coatings in Europe. End of May 2023, employees and local authorities came together to celebrate the reopening of the revamped facility. Apart from large-scale modifications to the administration building including the modernization of offices,
