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NEWS PACKAGING

Canon to participate in IN BRIEF

E d ale or g aniz ed a
Reth in k in g C ar ton
Labelexpo Europe Production Open Day in the
last week of June 2025. The
one-day event welcomed
packaging professionals
from across the UK and was
Canon has confirmed it designed to encourage
will be demonstrating a meaningful discussion
selection of its technologies about the future of carton
for labels and packaging pro- manufacturing. The day included expert insights from
guest speakers Steve Lister, global sustainability strate-
duction at Labelexpo Europe gist, and Jo Stephenson, Managing Director of Think B2B
2025, including LabelSteam Marketing. They shared perspectives on industry change,
LS2000 and Edale innovation and the evolving role of packaging. Jo also
CartonLine. The company moderated an open forum, which produced fascinating
insights into the future of carton production and its
will showcase the Canon to showcase label and packaging technology at Labelexpo issues. Louise Bailey, head of new business at Edale, said:
LabelStream LS2000, a 'The aim of this event was never just to showcase tech-
water-based, five-color 'Factory' configuration, fea- ments and traditional flatbed nology, it was to start a conversation. We know the carton
(CMYK plus white) inkjet turing the Colorado finishing. A DC350Mini fin- market is evolving rapidly, and this was an opportunity to
bring people together, share honest insights, and explore
digital label press. Designed M-series, Fotoba Jumbo Roll ishing device from Grafisk the realities of what the next phase of production might
for industrial-scale label JRL 17 and Colex flatbed cut- Maskinfabrik will comple- look like. The level of engagement and openness in the
printing, the LS2000 prints ting table. This configuration ment label production on the room was fantastic.' The open forum featured wide-
up to 40 m/min with a maxi- will show automated roll ranging and in-depth discussions on the misconceptions
surrounding single-pass flexo carton production and its
mum printing width of 340 printing and digital finishing LabelStream LS2000. potential. One of the attendees noted that 'it will be the
mm. Built on a blend of inno- of applications, including 'We are excited to be cornerstone of disruption in the carton market'.
vative and proven Canon shaped posters, kiss-cut self- exhibiting at this year's TLMI has opened registration
technologies, the LS2000 adhesives and labels. Labelexpo Europe, reaffirm- for the 2025 TLMI Annual
targets label converters look- Also on display will be ing our commitment to the Meeting, taking place October
ing for a reliable, productive Edale CartonLine, a single- 12-14 at the JW Marriott Marco
and flexible digital press. pass flexographic carton pro- European label and packag- Island Beach Resort in Marco
Island, Florida. Early bird
Canon will also display a duction line that offers ing industry,' said Edoardo registration is available
newly developed UVgel multiple in-line embellish- Cotichini, of Canon EMEA. through August 1, offering TLMI members a discounted rate
of 1,395 USD. After that date, standard member pricing will
BW Converting selected for be 1,525 USD. Non-members may attend for 2,295 USD, with
guest passes available for 995 USD. Companies sending four
or more representatives may qualify for group discounts.
Microsoft AI lab 'This year's Annual Meeting is all about balance—between
innovation and inspiration, strategy and connection,' said
Dale Coates. 'We're bringing together the brightest minds in
the industry in a setting that encourages both professional
BW Converting has con- growth and personal recharge.' Highlights of the 2025
firmed that a digital innova- Annual Meeting include business sessions and keynotes
tion initiative centered focused on leadership, market trends and the future of
around fault anomalies has packaging.
been selected as one of the
first projects for the new Stahl, manufacturer of spe-
cialty coatings for flexible
Microsoft AI Co-Innovation materials, has relocated and
Lab at the University of opened its enhanced Center
Wisconsin-Milwaukee cam- of Excellence in León,
pus. Mexico. The new facility fea-
The project submission Machine learning project joins new co-innovation facility tures state-of-the-art offices, application laboratories,
was generated by the and testing capabilities, enabling the delivery of
Accelerate digital services tion hub backed by the Green bling users to understand advanced, lower-impact products closer to customers
team in conjunction with Bay Packers and Microsoft. data and take action to across Latin America.This strategic investment follows a
Barry-Wehmiller's Digital Accelerate is BW reduce downtime, boost effi- series of recent expansions, including the doubling of
Innovation team. The mile- Converting's digital transfor- ciency and enhance long- capacity in China, a new production facility in Ranipet,
India, a Center of Excellence in Apex, a new laboratory in
stone strengthens BW Japan and a new PUD facility in Singapore. With a sig-
Converting's role within mation platform designed to term performance. nificantly larger footprint than the previous León facility,
Wisconsin's tech ecosystem help customers go beyond 'At BW Converting, it's not the upgraded center provides a more comprehensive cus-
and marks a new chapter in just viewing machine data. just about seeing the num- tomer experience, encompassing multi-substrate design
its digital transformation The platform pairs real-time bers — it's about understand- support, application development, testing and training.
journey alongside dashboards with insight from ing them,' said Amber The León site is part of Stahl’s global network comprising
TitletownTech, an innova- specialized technicians, ena- Stollfus, at BW Converting. over 30 application labs and 10 Centers of Excellence.
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