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Finalists for Paperworld Egypt Post’s
new centre

Awards 2024 announced Egypt Post has inaugurated

a new digital printing centre
at its Nasr City printing site.
The finalists for the a ‘Lifetime Achievement The specialised unit,
Paperworld Awards 2024 Award’ recognizing signifi- equipped with the latest digi-
have been revealed in antici- tal inkjet printing technol-
pation of Paperworld Middle cant contributions to the sta-
East, set to take place from tionery sector. ogy, was officially launched
November 12-14 at the Dubai There are 12 award catego- by Dalia Elbaz, Executive
World Trade Centre. This Chairwoman at Egypt Post.
year’s awards, now in their ries: Arts & Crafts Product of The centre joins the inte-
second edition, recognize the Year, Customizable grated Egyptian postal sys-
innovation in the stationery, tem that includes a centre for
office supplies, and paper Product of the Year, Eco- issuing electronic payment
products sectors. An inde- Friendly Product of the Year, cards and a centre for secure
pendent panel of judges has Licensed Product of the Year,
selected finalists across 12 Paperworld Middle East will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre printing and printing of post-
categories, emphasizing cre- received a large number of Year’ category features ECO Notebook/Diary of the Year, age stamps to fulfill all the
ativity, functionality, and high-quality entries, repre- BEST NATURE-FRIENDLY Office Product of the Year, requirements of the author-
sustainability. senting a diverse range of PAPER by Kaagaz and Paper Excellence Award, ity as well as the local market.
“The inaugural products.” Silvercote Packmate The opening ceremony
Paperworld Awards last year In the ‘Paper Packaging Unbleached Sustainable Paper Packaging Solution of was attended by Mohamed
were a resounding success, Solution of the Year’ cate- Recycled Tree-Free Copier the Year, Premium Writing Abou Zahra, Printing
recognizing exceptional gory, finalists include Kraft Paper by Shree Krishna Instrument of the Year, Manager at Egypt Post, and
achievements across the Paper Tape by Allied Paper Mills & Industries. The high-profile delegates from
industry,” said Syed Ali Speciality, Recycled awards ceremony will take School Bag Design Award of the publishing sector and
Akbar, Show Director for Packaging Box by Magic place during Paperworld the Year, Stationery Product
Paperworld Middle East and Trading Co, and UPM Notes Middle East, where the win- academia including Ahmed
Gifts and Lifestyle Middle from UPM Raflatac. The ners will be announced, of the Year, and Writing Omar, Chairman of the
East. He noted, “We have ‘Eco-Friendly Product of the alongside the presentation of Instrument of the Year. Board of Directors.
Drytac announces availability Vetaphone at

of Paper Fleece Smooth Labelexpo India 2024

The leading global manu-
Drytac, the leading inter- facturer of surface treatment
national manufacturer of technology, Vetaphone, will
self-adhesive materials for be exhibiting its corona tech-
the large-format print and nology at Labelexpo India
signage markets, is 2024. The event, which
delighted to announce the takes place in New Delhi on
global availability of Paper 14th-17th November, is
Fleece Smooth. expected to attract visitors Event takes place in November
The product has proved from more than 50 countries
hugely successful since ini- across Asia to see more than UV Graphics flexo unit.
Area Sales Manager for
tially launching in the UK Drytac’s Paper Fleece Smooth will be available around the world 250 stands at the Expo Asia Pacific Holger Selenka
earlier this year and will be realistic print quality pro- while ensuring a flawless Centre & Mart in Great commented: “The Indian
made available to customers duces sharp, detailed finish. “With demand rising Noida. sub-continent, with its
in other regions worldwide graphics with quick drying for more environmentally Vetaphone, which is repre- annual growth rate in label
from October 24th 2024. times and is ideal for creat- friendly solutions across the sented in India by Weldon printing of around 10%, is a
This printable non-woven ing stunning, vivid designs. Celloplast (Hall 10 Stand key area for Vetaphone in
paper fleece wallcovering is Its dimensional stability print industry, Paper Fleece E8), will have corona treaters strategic terms and we are
PVC-free, making it an allows for double-cut seams Smooth is the ideal solution in working demonstration on looking forward welcoming
effective, environmentally versus the traditional over- for those print companies the UV Graphic our existing users and meet-
friendly solution for interior lapping required with PVC producing beautiful interior Technologies stand (A18), ing new customers along
décor work in settings such materials. This makes design applications,” said and on the Domino stand with our friends and col-
as homes, retail stores, installation faster, neater, Dennis Leblanc, from (A22) where it is mounted on leagues on the Weldon
hotels and offices. Its photo- and reduces material waste, Drytac. a digital press fitted with a Celloplast stand.”

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