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NEWS PACKAGING

APR expands portfolio with Lecta explores
colours
SEI Laser partnership European manufacturers
Lecta, one of the leading

papers for labels and flexi-
All Printing Resources tion jobs. This all-in-one and distributors of specialty
(APR) will begin represent- system is suitable for those ble packaging, has released
ing SEI Laser for its flexible interested in micro-perfora- the 2024 calendar, an evoc-
packaging products in the tion (hole run mode sys- ative, inspiring journey
US beginning in 2024 to tem), along with other through 12 images that fol-
expand its product portfolio standard applications on low the color wheel, show-
of flexographic equipment. flexible packaging. casing how colors change
SEI Laser’s flexible packag- Integrating the SEI Laser with different tones and
ing products are high- flexible packaging product nuances. The calm blue of
lighted by the PackMaster line strengthens APR’s Chefchaouen in Morocco,
the deep green of the
and PackMaker family of product lineup. Aurora Borealis in Iceland,
products, featuring solu- Joe Settanni, APR’s direc- the warm, strong orange of
tions for laser cutting, scor- APR will represent SEI Laser for its flexible packaging products tor of strategic initiatives, the Antelope Canyon in
ing, and macro and said: ‘This marks a shift for Arizona and the endless
micro-perforating prod- PE, PET, PP, nylon, and reached, and the full digital APR to include more finish- lilac of the lavender fields of
ucts. PTFE, as well as paper. The processing allows a direct ing and automation solu- the French Provence. These
SEI offers multiple prod- Packmaster and PackMaker work change with report- tions. We’re eager to broaden are just a few places on this
ucts including easy-open, Laser systems offer accu- edly a reduction in set-up our product options and pro- unique journey of colors
times. PackMaker is SEI’s
window packaging, micro/ racy in the material removal new system enables flexible vide customers with innova- captured on paper in all
macro perforation for easy depth, through cut, micro packaging companies to tive solutions. SEI’s their beauty and singular-
ventilation, and MAP, and holes, and the repeatability have a versatile system that cutting-edge laser technology ity. This year, Lecta has cho-
can accommodate both sin- of the process. High pro- is able to perform in both positions them as an ideal sen its metalized paperboard
gle or multi-layer films like duction speeds can be cross-web and web-direc- partner for APR.’ Diva Art Metal for the cover.
Xaar 2002 printhead powers AWA’s Global Release

Haotian’s latest machine Liner Conference

One of the leading print- AWA Alexander Watson
head technology providers, Associates has confirmed the
details of the 24th edition of
Xaar, and Chinese packaging the AWA Global Release
and label printing machine Liner Industry Conference
specialist, Guangzhou and Exhibition, scheduled
Haotian Machinery between March 20 and 22,
Manufacturing (Haotian), 2024, in Amsterdam, the
have announced their strate- Netherlands. The confer-
gic collaboration at ence, which, according to It will be held in Amsterdam
Labelexpo Asia 2023 with the AWA, is the only event dedi-
launch of the HTP-220/330 The strategic collaboration was announced at Labelexpo Asia 2023 cated to the release liner The 2024 AWA Global
digital label embellishment printing technology. Xaar 2002 provides print industry, serves as the annual Release Liner Industry
machine. Visitors to the Xaar’s innovative technol- reliability and boosts the meeting point for profession- Conference and Exhibition
Labelexpo Asia exhibition in ogies, such as High Laydown, HTP-220/330’s efficiency. als in the sector to exchange promises to be a dynamic
Shanghai saw Haotian’s new Sure Flow self-cleaning, and For exceptionally harsh ideas, stay informed about experience featuring impor-
machine address the growing operational environments, market developments, indus- tant keynotes, expert panel
demand for embellishments TF Technology ink recircula- Xaar’s Sure Flow technology try challenges and network discussions, and an expanded
with colleagues across the
in label manufacture. tion, made the Xaar 2002 the can provide ultrasonic print- entire value chain. tabletop exhibition. The
Incorporating Xaar’s 2002 ideal printhead for Haotian. head self-cleaning and main- Exploring the theme ‘Past company said that attendees
printheads, the HTP- With up to 720 DPI print- tenance to deliver Present, Future: Where does will be able to interact with
220/330 handles graphics, ing resolution, a wide range continuous in-line perfor- the Release Liner Industry go leaders across the release
foil and embossing in a single of drop sizes, and a large jet- mance for the best printhead from here?’, the conference liner value chain and gain
process, setting a new stand- ting volume of up to 240 productivity and improved will reflect and develop a insights into the latest trends
ard for user-friendly label grams per square meter, the machine lifespan. vision for the future. and innovations.
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