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PACKAGING NEWS

Flint Group clears mineral oil S-One’s new
launch
from Sheetfed Process Inks Packaging reveals its new
S-One Labels &

line of classic pre-laminate
films in EMEA. The intro-
Global print consumables able Sheetfed inks to the duction includes metalized
manufacturer Flint Group print industry, aiming to MPET/LDPE pre-laminate
has solidified its reputation support our customers’ envi-
as the sustainable ink sup- ronmental objectives while film and PET/white EVOH
plier of choice after reducing our own impact on LDPE pre-laminate film.
announcing that all its the planet. ‘We provide EMEA convert-
Sheetfed process ink series “Although most of our ers a full portfolio of solu-
are now mineral oil free. Sheetfed ink ranges were tions to help them unlock
The full range of Flint already made from sustaina- more business opportuni-
Group’s K+E process series ble, bio-renewable raw ties,’ said Gerard Geurts,
is now exclusively made business development and
from more sustainable for- materials, we recognised technical sales. ‘We offer a
mulations, under plans to that using mineral oil in the turnkey solution. Our pre-
increase the use of environ- An initiative by them to support sustainability in Offset printing remaining few was hinder- laminate films can be com-
mentally friendly raw mate- ing our sustainability efforts. bined with our thermal
rials and make packaging eliminate the substance to a sustainable future. That’s why we’ve conducted overlaminating films or an
easier to recycle. across its operations. The Roy van der Pijl, this review and why I am overprint varnish, adding
From July, mineral oil will announcement follows an Commercial Director, delighted to announce that ease to production.’
also be phased out as a raw internal review by Flint Offset Packaging Solutions our remaining mineral oil- PET/LDPE (12/60
material during Flint Group after the company at Flint Group, said: “At based Sheetfed process inks micron) pre-laminate films
Group’s Sheetfed bulk man- are now being produced are provided with oxygen
ufacturing processes, mean- acknowledged that mineral Flint Group, we pride our- from more sustainable raw and moisture barrier capa-
ing Flint Group will oil use does not contribute selves on supplying sustain- materials.” bilities.
Pinnacle Beontag appoints new Maxcess/RotoMetrics

Labels brand senior leadership products launches

Smith Corona
announces the launch of Beontag, manufacturers Maxcess Group, which
its new division, Pinnacle of self-adhesives and smart includes RotoMetrics, has
Labels. With full dedica- tags, has appointed Michael announced new product
tion to scale label produc- Dean Cook as global vice launches for Labelexpo
tion, Pinnacle Labels’ president of GLM (graphic Europe 2023 across its key
mission is to bring con- and label materials). Cook label and flexible packaging-
venience and affordability will be based at the compa- focused portfolios.
to the industry. ny’s North American opera- The new AccuAdjust from
Pinnacle Labels says it tions in Ohio (US) and
is fully committed to report directly to Beontag RotoMetrics, a Maxcess AccuAdjust and VisionMax
maintaining the excel- CEO, Ricardo Lobo. Cook Michael Dean Cook joins team brand, is designed to solve
lence of its sister com- brings over 25 years of expe- CEO, said: ‘Our latest execu- liner variability issues across ware release which drives
pany. Its unique vertically rience in manufacturing and tive leadership announce- all liner material types. In Maxcess’ 100 percent inspec-
integrated system allows factory management, having ment marks another addition, AccuAdjust allows tion systems. The software is
for exceptional cost worked for companies such for independent or simultane- capable of triggering taggers,
reduction while deliver- as Printpack, Sonoco important step on our con- ous bearer adjustment using marking devices or stopping a
ing unrivaled quality Products, and, for the past tinued international growth an intuitive digital controller. line in order to remove defec-
directly to customers. The 16 years, Multi-Color journey - with a presence The system can be adjusted on tive product. The setup for a
majority of scale labels are Corporation. He has a suc- now spanning several conti- both sides at standstill or job is performed in a guided
distributed by companies cessful track record in lead- nents. and self-explanatory
buying from the same ing and growing ‘Michael Dean Cook when machine is running. sequence.
manufacturer. To combat manufacturing operations brings a wealth of knowl- Each AccuAdjust unit The adaptive surface
this, Pinnacle Labels is and will be a valuable asset edge and experience to our comes automation-ready for inspection tool is designed to
bringing a fresh perspec- to Beontag’s international company, and will play an the upcoming RotoAdjust inspect homogeneous sur-
tive to scale label manu- development. important role as we grow operator interface upgrade. faces such as plastics, paper,
facturing. Ricardo Lobo, Beontag our operations.’ VisionMax is the new soft- non-woven or foils.

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