With the mplaten|cleaner-smart, the Heilbronn-based materials distributor Marbach Die Supplies includes a cleaning device in its portfolio that cleans cutting platens quickly and safely. This ensures efficient die-cutting processes in packaging production. Due to its small dimensions it can also be used in die-cutting machines where space in the cutting platen is very limited.

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has won several major accolades at the Just Style 2023 Excellence Awards:
Business Expansion – Digital Platform award: Color Atlas online library
Innovation – Dyes award:
FiberColors®
Diresul® Evolution Black liq
NOVACRON® Atlantic EC-NC

ECO3’s robust, chemistry-free thermal polymer printing plate saves time and money

Publication Printers Corporation is the leading print partner for media publishers and the most prominent web printer in the United States. Family-owned and operated since 1979, the company provides a one-stop-shop for quality web printing, binding, fulfillment, distribution, and associated digital solutions.

After the LabelExpo Europe had to be cancelled in the last years due to pandemic, we are pleased to present again this year at the world‘s largest event for the label and packaging industry in Brussels with a cross-section of our broad portfolio. Sihl showcases solutions in the segments Label FACESTOCK, ARTYSIO Flexible Packaging and Tags with focus on sustainability.

UK-based UV curing systems manufacturer GEW will highlight its full product range at Labelexpo Europe, with a focus on its air-cooled UV LED system AeroLED, which was launched to market acclaim in 2022.

AeroLED’s simplicity of design, reliability and energy efficiency have set it apart in a crowded marketplace. Its ‘ArcLED’ compatibility, enabling it to operate side by side with UV arc lamps on a press, has resulted in AeroLED quickly becoming a firm favourite for label and narrow web printers.

Mondi teams up with easy2cool to replace unnecessary plastic for insulation packaging dedicated to eCommerce.

Mondi's FunctionalBarrier Paper wraps paper-based insulation material to safely ship frozen and chilled food products.
eCommerce customers can replace both the plastic and polystyrene layer with paper, providing a recyclable solution.

• The new coating line will give Innovia the capacity to support the growing need for PVC free films in the Graphics sector and to further develop the range of top coated films.

• Groundworks due to start Q3, 2023.

BOBST oneBARRIER sustainable solutions for MDO PE and paper namely oneBARRIER PrimeCycle and FibreCycle are both officially recyclable. The PrimeCycle clear high barrier mono-material solution obtained a certification of recyclability of 98% by Institute cyclos-HTO GmbH. Whilst FibreCycle, the solution for barrier paper with BOBST AluBond has been assessed as 94.4% recyclable by PTS, the German paper research institute.

Ink specialist to spotlight benefits of Monolox Fixed Anilox Printing and dual cure inks
Professionals from across the label printing and converting industries will have the chance to discover the next generation of print processes when Pulse Roll Label Products (‘Pulse’) returns to Brussels for this year’s Labelexpo Europe.

Oerlikon Metco is revolutionizing thermal spray equipment with digitalization and the implementation of Metco IIoT, the first Industry 4.0 platform for the thermal spray industry. Oerlikon has been developing thermal spray equipment for decades, and they understand the relationship between machine, material and processes and how these factors can affect both output and coating quality.

BARplast will showcase its latest products, including AURUM®, a Thermoplastic Polyimide (TPI) from Mitsui Chemicals, PBI, PIs Thermosetting Polyimide, and PEEK, during the event.

AURUM® is a high-performance thermoplastic with Properties such as low outgasing, high purity, excellent tribological properties, compounds can help prevent particle contamination and achieve more reliable wafer handling, storage and transfer. AURUM®

· Automation Software Maintenance (ASM) program to now offer both upgrades and incremental software updates for Paper Machine Drives and Pulp and Paper Process Control Library (PPLib800xA)
· Paper Machine Drives ASM subscription includes access to complimentary premier software licenses
· PPLib800xA ASM provides new troubleshooting tools and enhanced operator experiences via improved human-machine interface