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Dantex introduces Actega Leadership
change at Gietz
EcoLeaf technology managing director of Gietz,
After successful years as

Hansjoerg Gietz has decided
to hand over the company’s
Dantex Group has part- layer to create a metallic
nered with Actega to inte- image. This approach not management to Marcel
grate the EcoLeaf only eliminates waste but Gerber, who is currently
metallization technology also allows for the creation of working as engineering
into its PicoJet range, elevat- multiple metallic colors. director and becomes the
ing the printing experience Ben Danon, CEO of new CEO of the company.
and expanding the variety of This change will take effect
effects achievable with UV Dantex Group, said: ‘We are from the beginning of 2024
inkjet presses. With EcoLeaf excited to introduce this eco- when Hansjoerg Gietz will
providing an eco-friendly friendly technology to our focus on his role as chairman
alternative to hot and cold PicoJet range of digital UV of the board of directors and
foiling, the move highlights inkjet presses, and we believe continue to support the com-
Dantex’s commitment to Dantex Group partners with Actega to integrate EcoLeaf tech that this partnership will pany with his extensive expe-
innovation and sustainabil- help us to achieve our sus- rience and foresight.
ity in the digital inkjet label solutions to the digital inkjet methods typically result in tainability goals while provid-
sector. The current PicoJet label industry. 80 to 90 percent waste of foil. ing our customers with 0During his long tenure as
range already boasts numer- Designed for a wide vari- In contrast, EcoLeaf utilizes a managing director,
ous features, including the ety of markets, EcoLeaf is a glue trigger layer shaped like highly innovative and visu- Hansjoerg Gietz has made a
addition of new DRS. The digital technology enabling the intended image to reduce ally impactful solutions. significant contribution to
partnership between the metallization embellish- waste significantly. Both parties strongly empha- the development and success
two companies is driven by ments onto self-adhesive This innovative process size the environmental and of the company. His contri-
an ambition to introduce labels. According to the com- jets aluminum particles, sustainability benefits of this bution and performance will
innovative and value-added pany, traditional foiling adhering them to the glue collaboration.’ continue to be invaluable.
Shamiro Solutions invests in a ABG reinforces global

Lemorau MEBR+ presence in 2023

The Hungarian converter A B Graphic International
has installed the Lemorau (ABG) reinforced its global
machine to address its presence during 2023 with a
demanding production and series of strategic visits by key
continuous market growth. personnel designed to
Shamiro’s decision went strengthen customer rela-
toward a Lemorau MEBR+ tionships and reaffirm the
because of its modular con- company’s commitment to
cept that can be developed supporting local markets.
according to each customer’s In October, ABG sales
needs. The Hungarian converter has installed the Lemorau machine manager Mark Hyde made a
In rotary mode, the reach a max speed of 80min/ and 2 x 76mm. successful trip to Australia A B Graphic International
Lemorau MEBR+ can reach mt when working on semi- ‘We value quality, effi- and New Zealand to secure distributor in the area.
a max speed of 200m/min rotary mode, bearer whip- ciency, and partnership. We sales for the high-spec Hyde’s efforts extended
when die-cutting white pers, stripping bar on waste have found these qualities at Digicon Series 3. His itiner- beyond the southern hemi-
labels and max speed of 120 rewinder, anti-static bar sys- Lemorau. They have excel- ary covered various cities, sphere, as he reinforced rela-
m/min for pre-printed labels. tem and automatic position- reflecting ABG’s commit- tionships and closed deals in
Among a vast list of ing of the slitting knives. As lent customer service their ment to its southern hemi- various countries, including
optional features available to per the standard specifica- machines have the best value sphere customers. And, Hungary, Bulgaria, Slovakia,
Israel, the USA, Canada,
include in this machine, the tion, the machine already on the market,’ said Imre given that demand for ABG’s Ireland, Belgium and
Hungarian converter includes electronic web Mázsár, business developer beverage-specific Digicon Germany. Floriana (Flo)
decided to add clear on clear guide, 250 job memories, at Shamiro. Series 3 is on the rise, there Montella, ABG’s DigiJet and
sensor, liner less lamination easy strip waste rewinder, air It also acquired an auxil- are plans to hold ABG’s first DigiLase product manager
unit, die cutting unit trim removal and double iary machine, Lemorau Australian Open House in and global company ambas-
equipped with pressure rewinder equipped with 6 air CTA1500, semi-automatic 2024 in collaboration with sador, embarked on a strate-
gauges and Speed Pack - to shafts – 2 x 25mm, 2 x 40mm core cutter. Currie Group, its primary gic visit to Asia.
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