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Reflex Labels installs Xaar Constandse
joins API team
Versatex Printbar has appointed Daniel
API Transfer Technologies

Australia-based Reflex whites. Constandse as regional gen-
eral manager, effective
Labels has installed a Xaar ‘The addition of the Jet IQ January 2026, to strengthen
Versatex Printbar at its new and Versatex Printbar repre- commercial operations
site in Adelaide, branded as sents a significant invest- across DACH, France and
Reflex Labelplus Australia, Benelux markets.
to focus on high-end label ment in quality and Constandse brings exten-
embellishment for the wine innovation,’ noted Jim sive industrial leadership
and premium drinks mar- Chatzopoulos, managing experience, having previ-
kets. director Asia Pacific, Reflex ously served as commercial
The installation, facili- Labels & Packaging. ‘These
tated by Jet Technologies, technologies enable us to leader for South-West
includes the Versatex Europe at Andritz Feed and
Printbar mounted on the Jet Reflex Labels has installed a Xaar Versatex Printbar in Adelaide deliver premium, high- Biofuel, where he expanded
IQ M370, enabling Reflex to mium labels,’ said Shane label printers in our region.’ impact label options with capital equipment and ser-
produce labels with high- Sullivan, national manager, The Versatex Printbar jets exceptional precision and vice sales. He also held the
build varnishes, textured speed.’ position of commercial
effects and vibrant finishes print division at Jet high-viscosity fluids and The Adelaide site marks a director at GWS Printing
in a single digital pass. Technologies. ‘This installa- handles a wide range of sub- milestone in the evolution of Systems, and managing
‘We’re proud to support tion highlights the strength strates, allowing brands to director at manroland sheet-
Reflex with cutting-edge of our working partnership create standout labels with digital print for wine and fed South Africa, where he
technologies like Versatex with Xaar and our shared textured and high-build spirit labels in Australia, with restructured operations to
that enable production of commitment to delivering print effects, cold foils, spot potential expansion into cos- improve market visibility
creative and innovative pre- world-class capabilities to varnishes and high-opacity metics and nutraceuticals. and business performance.
Color-Logic partners with ABG announces

Visualis3R German Open House

AB Graphic International
Color-Logic has partnered
with Visualis3R to offer (ABG) has announced it will
print embellishment visuali- host a German Open House
zation software for creative event on April 15 and 16,
professionals and licensed 2026, at its Baesweiler facil-
printers. Visualis3R simu- ity to celebrate the unveiling
lates foils, embossing, var- of its newly expanded manu- Open House event in April
nishes, silver ink, white ink facturing plant and mark 20
and extra-color effects years of ABG GmbH. ABG InkJet range and
before production. The soft- The expansion has FleyeVision camera inspec-
ware supports Color-Logic Visualization software enables an accurate preview of special effects increased the site’s footprint tion systems.
files and runs on Mac and their clients can preview and simulate ink trapping with from 2,300 square meters to
Windows. perfect their embellish- silver inks across conven- 4,400 square meters, high- The visitors will be invited
‘Color-Logic has always ments with total confidence tional and digital processes. lighting ABG’s long-term to take a guided tour of the
been committed to simplify- before anything is printed,’ ‘For the first time, Color- dedication to manufacturing recently expanded facility,
ing and enhancing the print explained Mark Geeves, Logic is making Visualis3R including its production
available to print service excellence in Germany and
embellishment process. director of sales and market- providers and graphic areas and a dedicated
Now, Visualis3R removes ing at Color-Logic. designers that do not own its support for customers
the uncertainty from Licensed Color-Logic the Color-Logic software. across Europe and beyond. machine demonstration
advanced print effects that printers and designers can This means graphic design- The Baesweiler site is a key room. Attendees will have
our system supports, such as visualize clear inks, var- ers and printers can now manufacturing hub for ABG the opportunity to witness
digital and conventional nishes and coatings over enter the world of embel- and is home to a wide range live machine demonstra-
cold foil, and utilization of Color-Logic special effects, lishment and enjoy visuali- of the company’s technolo-
varnishes or clear coats atop preview hybrid printing zation to save valuable gies, including SRI Slitter tions showcasing technology
Color-Logic effects. Now, with white ink or foil fol- production press time and Rewinder technology, from several ABG manufac-
Color-Logic licensees and lowed by digital CMYK, and materials,’ added Geeves Booklet Machines, the new turing sites.
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