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Messe Düsseldorf releases Five decades of
Cyrel
drupa cube speakers line-up marked the 50th anniver-
The year 2024 has

sary celebration for the
DuPont Cyrel brand, which
Messe Düsseldorf, the industry. introduced its first pho-
organizer of drupa has con- Samir Husni will also pre- topolymer plate to the flex-
firmed the line-up for this sent on editorial credibility ographic printing industry
year’s cube, which will once and value in the Digital Age in 1974. Since then, Cyrel
again be the central discus- where truth and validity of has continued to break new
sion forum for print and social media content is often ground, with innovations.
packaging leaders. The questionable and has led to a ‘This is an extraordinary
agenda includes five keynote lack of trust among consum- moment for DuPont and
presentations and sessions ers. the entire Cyrel team.
focused on boosting busi- Mark Maslin, a renowned Throughout this journey,
ness success, the circular scientist and professor of we have brought countless
economy and sustainability earth systems science at innovations to the market
plus print and packaging drupa cube will provide inspiration, expertise in over 50 sessions UCL will discuss the effects and have always prioritized
futures along with sessions of climate change, the con- developments in collabora-
on new business models and aging industry. Guest speak- more thought and effort you sequences for the future and tion with our customers,’
trends. ers will include thought invest in communicating the responsibility that com- c o m m e n t e d T u c k e r
Speakers will share best leaders from the print indus- something, the more con- mercial organizations have Norton, global business
practice examples and will try and also personalities vincing the message will be,’ in saving our planet. He will director for DuPont Cyrel
discuss the global meg- from advertising agencies, is the thesis of Rory also discuss specifically, the Flexographic Solutions.
atrends that have already market research, academia, Sutherland, one of the head- role of the printing industry The past five decades have
influenced and will continue consulting and professional line speakers at this year’s in helping to achieve sus- been marked by several
to affect the print and pack- trade associations. ‘The drupa. lasting mark on the tainability goals. achievements.
GMS Pacific’s Toyo Ink acquires Viet Spring invests in

new center Nilpeter FA-17 Vetaphone VE1A-C

Following a significant
investment, GMS Pacific, Toyo Ink has invested in a Vietnam-based label con-
one of the leading print- new Nilpeter FA-17 flexo verter Viet Spring has
ing and label equipment press. Toyo Ink is repurpos- invested in Vetaphone
distributors, has opened ing this advanced piece of VE1A-C 410mm corona
the doors to its first demo technology, typically used treater with six electrodes on
center in Melbourne. for label printing and flexi- its Etirama flexo press to
The company, which Toyo Ink in the FA-17 flexo press increase product quality and
has delivered intelligent ble packaging, to focus on resentative in Japan, Screen production efficiencies fur- Viet Spring & Vetaphone team
technologies for label and testing and refining printing ther. At its 1,000-square- Khuyen Pham, sales and mar-
packaging manufacturers inks. The press, ordered GP, reflects Toyo Ink’s pro- meter production site in Ho keting director of Viet Spring.
for more than four dec- after a visit to the Nilpeter active stance in partnering Chi Minh City, and with a Viet Spring manufactures
ades, has handled distri- booth at Labelexpo Europe with other innovative com- team of 30 employees, the labels for the food and drinks
bution and servicing for and a thorough Factory panies within the global company operates a variety of market as well as for the
brands, including Acceptance Test at Nilpeter printing industry. Peter rotary and semi-rotary household goods, cookware,
Domino, Tesa tapes, EyeC in Denmark, has been spe- Eriksen, COO of Nilpeter, presses, using both letterpress electrical, pharmaceutical
quality inspection, cifically configured to fit and flexo technologies in up
Kongsberg Precision Toyo Ink’s unique require- commented: ‘I am genuinely to six colors. and cosmetics sectors, along
Cutting Systems, Sandon ments. Noteworthy techni- excited about our new part- ‘We would like to help with laminate tubes, pop-up
Global Anilox, Rotec cal features include nership with Toyo Ink. It is make our customers’ products labels, peel/reseal and seals
sleeves and Toray, just to not merely about delivering a stand out from the competi- for screw caps. Substrates in
name a few. The first temperature controlled ink printing press. This partner- tion by adding more shelf daily use, including PE, PP,
piece of equipment on dis- chambers, allowing for pre- ship is designed to create appeal. With consumer atten- and PET, need surface treat-
play is the Kongsberg C64 cise control and measure- tion so short and shelves so ment to improve ink adher-
digital cutting table, ment of ink properties. value for both Toyo Ink, cluttered, products need high ence, which led the company
showcased in Australia for This strategic acquisition, Nilpeter and printing compa- visibility to secure purchase – to Vetaphone corona technol-
the first time. facilitated by Nilpeter’s rep- nies around the world.’ that’s our aim here,’ said ogy.
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