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Boost in demand for stand space at CCE International 2019
n our new Digital Printing & Finishing feature we take a look at a 3D holographic effect that made its debut at an open house
event in Belgium. Also, a leading brand of metallic paper and board, Mirri, demonstrates how digital printing can be used in finishing processes by both big and small brands in an article
written by Mark Askham, business development manager at Mirri. This new feature expands on the steps being taken in the industry to reward, recognise and utilise digital print in finishing processes. Elsewhere we discover how cutting systems are being future-proofed through a closer look at Zünd’s digital cutting systems, which include modules and tools that can be upgraded after installation corresponding with customer specifications. A complete solution for production efficiency, which involves mobile robots, a high-speed vision system and a Sysmac Machine Controller, also features this month.
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Print Scotland seeks to plug the succession gap in Scotland’s print industry
Scotland’s printing sector employs 6,000 people, and has been a powerhouse of Scottish industry, with participants ranging from small-scale digital businesses, to whisky label printers, commercial colour printers and on to the country’s newspapers and thriving book printing industries. However, experts say the industry will face a succession gap by 2030. Print Scotland, the trade association and voice of Scotland’s
graphic communication industry, is looking to plug that gap with the provision of modern apprenticeship opportunities for members and associate members. Garry Richmond, who was appointed director of Print Scotland last year, said, “With all the changes in technology, print has been seen as something of a sunset industry. But nothing could be further from the truth. Print is just another communication platform and a highly effective one, and we aim to help our members with apprentice recruitment, a cogent voice in the corridors of power, genuine cost saving benefits, professional guidance on compliance with legislation and much more.”
Tonejet and Rockwell Automation named winners at InPrint 2017 Innovation Awards
Tonejet and Rockwell Automation have been announced as the winners in the ‘Innovative Partnership’ category at this year’s Innovation Awards at InPrint 2017, in Munich, Germany. The InPrint Innovation Awards, sponsored by Ricoh,
acknowledge advances in the industrial print industry. The Innovative Partnership prize was awarded for the integration between Tonejet and Rockwell Automation in the Tonejet Cyclone Digital 2-piece Can Decorator for direct to shape metal can printing. The Tonejet Cyclone unites Tonejet’s digital print engine with the iTRAK intelligent transport system from Rockwell Automation.
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There is currently enormous growth potential for the corrugated and folding carton industry, and subsequently high demand for stand space at Europe’s specialised exhibition for this industry sector, CCE International. A variety of new market opportunities are opening up as the
increase in demand for environmentally friendly products, a booming online trade, and a trend for individualisation and traceability of supply chains are all increasing production volume for corrugated and folding carton products. The previous CCE International, held in March 2017, already placed a focus on future-oriented applications such as digital print on corrugated and cartonboard. A large number of enquiries for stand space at the next event, which will be held on March 12–14, 2019 at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany, demonstrates that innovative application systems are important to this sector of the industry for gaining market shares in new product segments.
Plans for Packaging Innovations, Empack, Label&Print 2018 unveiled in Q&A article
James Drake-Brockman, divisional director of Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print, some of the UK’s most renowned packaging shows, talks about plans for the event’s return to Birmingham’s NEC on February 28 and March 1, 2018. When asked, ‘What does this mean for the 2018 show?’
Drake-Brockman responded, “Beyond the additional showcase areas visitors can expect to see more on the print side; print is growing in influence, so there will be a much bigger print presence this year. We will be putting more onus on machinery, with more machinery manufacturers, print converters and print service providers signing up already. There will also be more packaging machinery companies in general at the event. This bolsters our Empack offering, which is a part of the event we are looking to grow, plus it strengthens our total presence within the marketplace.” The Q&A can be found on Converter’s website describing
reasons to attend the show and confirming the attendance of brand names such as HP, Mark Andy and WestRock.
120,000 tonnes of label waste being sent to landfill annually
UK printing companies are sending an estimated 120,000 tonnes of label waste to landfill every year, due to the belief that there is no alternative solution. Until recently there was no other option but to send this waste to landfill as the waste needed shredding before it could be reused. This posed a problem as the strong, sticky waste repeatedly caused shredding machine failure, and was deemed unrecyclable. However, the Zero Labels 2 Landfill Scheme, which is provided by Prismm Environmental and
sponsored by the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF), solves this problem by providing a service whereby label waste is diverted from landfill and instead used to produce high value SRF fuel used in the production of cement. This will improve the environmental performance of label printing companies, which will be popular with big brand clients seeking improved sustainability through their supply chains. It will also reduce operational costs by cutting landfill tax bills. Materials that are collected under the scheme include matrix waste, glassine, silicon packaging paper,
waste foil on cores and make-ready and set-up reels. Collections can be arranged from as little as 600kg up to 26 tonnes and are available nationwide.
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