IndustryNews Total product coding solution launched


laser hardware for the product coding and marking sector, based on the award-winning DataLase technology. Having acquired DataLase in 2017,


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the SATO laser and labels have been optimised to work together, enabling the efficient coding of variable data such as expiry dates, lot numbers and alphanumeric text on to all types of primary packaging labels. Mark Naples, chief sales and marketing officer at DataLase, says: “Modern


production environments demand robust, high contrast expiry dates and lot numbers to ensure compliance and traceability of products and packaging. Meeting these challenges can prove difficult with many of the existing coding and marking methods falling short of expected standards, especially when it comes to high servicing and maintenance costs and the need to continually order, stock and replenish expensive – and sometimes hazardous – consumables. “We believe by DataLase and SATO working together as one reliable partner to the industry, we can meet these benchmarks through our complete laser and label solution, improving operational efficiency and reducing unnecessary waste in the supply chain.” The next generation solution offers premium printed UV flexo label stock,


complete with a laser reactive patch incorporating DataLase colour-change technology, and is initially being rolled out in the UK and Singapore later this year.


Hamilton Adhesive Labels celebrates 25 years of success


Established in 1993 in Leicestershire, Hamilton Adhesive Labels has grown to become a leading manufacturer of printed and plain labels for the food & drink, industrial, personal and household care sectors, with 65 employees and a 40,000ft2


manufacturing and warehouse facility. Chris Marsh, Hamilton Adhesives Labels CEO, says:


“Hamilton has truly gone from strength to strength in recent years. With £12m turnover and access to a wide range of markets as a result of our significant business investment programme, we’re excited about what 2018 holds for the company. “We are currently in the process of adding new staff to our sales team, developing a new website and delivering new sales campaign tools.” Paul Larkin, operations director, added: “We have


worked hard over the past two years to deliver operational excellence at Hamilton. We have a market leading level of process control in place now, which differentiates our product and service offer in the market. Backing this with new press investments and an enhanced marketing programme is going to see Hamilton step forward in 2018.”


ATO has announced its launch as a single solution provider of premium printed labels and


Croxsons support historical- themed York Gin launch


Croxsons has supplied the York Gin Company with stunning bottle and closure designs to complement the launch of their brand. The York Gin Company is a new craft gin company making quality spirits in the historic city of York. Using traditional methods to make their classic dry gin in a copper still named Ebor, after the Roman name for York, Eboracum, the self-funded distiller has used Croxsons to supply them with a primary packaging solution that evokes the ‘solid, reliable and historic’ significance of the ancient city. Croxsons provided square based bottle designs in 700ml, 500ml and 50ml sizes - the latter included in the mix as a visitors’ gift or souvenir option. The weighty bottles help reinforce the quality of the product, whilst matching the overall ‘York’ branding based on the castellated city itself. In supplying a broad base of clients ranging from artisanal


producers to seasoned, multinational brand owners, with glass packaging and closure solutions for 145 years, Croxsons faultless commitment to quality continues to provide leading brands with unique packaging solutions. From collaboration, design and container, to closures, decoration and logistics, their ‘customer journey’ seeks to ensure clients get their product in the right bottle, with the right closure.


Labelexpo Southeast Asia introduces education programme


Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2018 has unveiled details of a series of educational events taking place during the show, held at BITEC in Bangkok on 10-12 May. The Shrink Sleeve Technology Workshop takes place on Saturday, May 12, and will be moderated by Andy Thomas-Emans, strategic director, Labelexpo.


Topics covered include design and origination, inks, substrates, and converting and application technology. There will also be conference sessions on 10-11 May covering a wide range of topics of interest to label and packaging printers, brand owners and designers. The keynote will be delivered by Brenton Barrett, president Asia Pacific of Multi-Color


Corporation who will look at regional trends and growth opportunities. Another highlight on the first day is the CEO printer panel. Moderated by James Quirk, group managing editor of Labels & Labeling, panellists include Piyapong Wongvorakul, managing director of Trisan Printing (Thailand); Peter Woods, director and CEO Southeast Asia, QLM Label Makers (Malaysia); Judy Tan, general manager Prestige Label (Singapore); and Ann Magdalene Chua, general manager Allied Pacific Packaging (Philippines). The key session on day two is the brand panel discussion with speakers including Damodaran Govindaraju, packaging development director, Marico South East Asia Corporation. Other brand-themed presentations will include ‘360 degree design’ – taking in all aspects from packaging to consumer interaction - and developing new packaging concepts. Ryan Shaw, creative director for Southeast Asia at Landor brand and design agency, will look at the latest packaging design trends using a range of examples. The conference sessions are free to attend and will be in English with simultaneous Thai translation. To find out more or to register please visit www.labelexpo-seasia.com.


CeDo invests in Vetaphone technology for quality surface treatment


CeDo has confirmed its commitment to quality with a significant investment in Corona treatment technology from Vetaphone. Renowned for its range of refuse sacks and bio bags, food, freezer and sandwich bags, as well as aluminium foils and cling films, CeDo now has a presence in most of continental Europe, as well as the UK. When the new plant opened in Poland in 2001, CeDo began to look at surface treatment technology as a way


of improving product quality. After detailed market studies and trials, Vetaphone was selected as the key provider, and between 2001 and 2015, a total of 10 of the Danish manufacturer’s units were installed, with a further nine being added between 2015 and 2017. These included four systems type VE1B-A (PF2-10)1520 QC station and 1.5kW generator, three systems type VE1B-A (DS)620 QC, with a specially design station with 1kW generator, and two systems type VE1B-A (DS)1120 QC station and 1.5kW generator. Today, more than 25 per cent of CeDo’s total output has received Vetaphone surface treatment. One of the advantages of standardising on a single supplier for surface treatment is the consistency it provides, both in performance and the working


partnership that builds between the two companies. CeDo’s requirements play to Vetaphone’s strength of offering custom solutions. Next on the agenda is a major expansion project that will see a further 7,000m2


of floorspace added to the site. Destined to raise annual production initially by 20,000 tonnes, but eventually 35,000 tonnes, the larger facility will employ an additional 100 people, making CeDo the biggest local employer. 6 April 2018 www.convertermag.co.uk


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