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PACKAGING NEWS

Hybrid Software at IN BRIEF

Xsys attended Labelexpo
Europe 2023 as a gold spon-
Labelexpo Europe sor and exhibitor, the com-
pany seized the opportunity
to demonstrate its wide
reach in flexo prepress and
engage directly with visitors.
Hybrid Software has At the event, Xsys showcased
reported sales of more than the ThermoFlexX TFxX 30 and
EUR 1.5 million from 30 cus- larger 48 model plate imagers. The ThermoFlexX 48 could
tomers for packaging work- be seen connected to the new Catena-E 48 LED exposure
unit, demonstrating how automation is changing the
flow and editing software at platemaking process. Xsys also displayed its broad range
Labelexpo Europe 2023. of flexographic and letterpress plates for label and pack-
More than 550 companies aging production, along with the rotec® portfolio of
visited the Hybrid Software adapters and sleeves, including the Smart Premium and
Smart Sleeves, Eco Xtra Ring for adapters, and associated
Group stand for product Hybrid Software has reported sales of more than EUR 1.5 million upgrade program. ‘It was clear that visitors were excited to
demos during the four days of be back at Labelexpo Europe after such a long break, and
Labelexpo. companies: fast rasterization appearance at Labelexpo in there was a palpable buzz, not only on the Xsys stand, but
Hybrid Software shared from Harlequin Direct, spot Brussels, one of the most throughout the halls. I’m very pleased to say that we wel-
comed people from all over the globe who were eager to
the stand with group compa- color matching for CMYK important events for our learn more about Xsys’ product offerings for label and
nies ColorLogic, Global and extended gamut digital industry,’ stated Guido Van packaging production,’ said Thomas Strohe, director of
Graphics Software, Meteor presses from ColorLogic, as der Schueren, chairman of commercial excellence. Xsys was also present as a gold
Inkjet, and Xitron. well as workflow automation Hybrid Software. ‘Although I sponsor of the ‘Flexo’s future: ECG (Extended Color Gamut)’
Labelexpo also marked the tools adapted from Hybrid’s look forward to the next seminar, that discussed the benefits of printing with a
fixed set of inks.
successful launch of Global CloudFlow software and file incarnation of Labelexpo
Graphics’ SmartDFE, among preparation and VDP tools Europe in Barcelona, I will Design agency Herefor has
the fastest available Digital based on Packz. always remember the created the packaging design
Front End (DFE) for digital SmartDFE and Xitron’s Brussels exhibitions fondly for the brand Joi (Just One
printing of labels and packag- Navigator DFE were on dis- and am very pleased that the Ingredient) plant milk,
focusing on sustainability
ing. SmartDFE is built play at several partner booths final Brussels show was such and joy. The new design fea-
entirely with technology at Labelexpo. a big success for Hybrid tures less packaging, zero
from all Hybrid Software ‘This was my sixteenth Software and our customers.’ food waste and more serv-
ings per container. It
includes a fully-customizable and shelf-stable product,
UPM linerless labels approved for now available in glass jars and compostable pouches. Izzy,
co-founder of Joi, praised Herefor for its personal, engag-
Star Micronics printers ing, and thought-provoking approach to developing a
brand that tells its sustainability story effectively. Joi (Just
One Ingredient) is planet and people friendly plant milk.
Store-bought plant milk is 98 percent water. With less
UPM Raflatac has packaging, zero food waste, more servings per container,
and a fully-customizable and shelf stable product, all
achieved global approvals for consumers have to do is add water and en-Joi.
its OptiCut Direct Thermal
(DT) Linerless RL50 on Star Sabic has joined forces with
Micronics mC-Label3 print- Stella McCartney Beauty and
ers. These approvals further three French plastic convert-
expand the label materials' ers (Texen, Leygatech and
performance in the hospital- STTP Emballage) to create a
set of new skin and eye care
ity environment. refill containers produced
Extensive testing and with certified renewable
approval processes have con- Global approvals for Star Micronics mC-Label3 printers polymers from Sabic’s Trucircle portfolio. The container-
firmed the efficiency and per- ing technologies at UPM printer dust. These label shave already been introduced in the market in North
formance of the mC-Label3 Raflatac, said: ‘We are com- materials are engineered to America and the United Kingdom. Abdullah Al-Otaibi,
printers when paired with general manager, ETP and market solutions at Sabic, said:
OptiCut label materials. This mitted to tailoring our label securely re-adhere as needed, ‘This innovation marks a significant step forward in trans-
synergy brings tangible ben- materials to their intended enhancing order accuracy for forming the packaging of cosmetics and skin care products
to fully sustainable material alternatives. Moreover, it also
efits to quick service and fast end-use environments. consumers, and streamlining demonstrates that our certified renewable polymers can
casual kitchens, as well as 'The Linerless OptiCut kitchen operations.’ UPM facilitate the change-over by providing efficient drop-in
other types of businesses in RL50, designed for the fast- Raflatac’s linerless range is solutions with no compromise in processability, purity,
the hospitality sector. paced hospitality kitchen, certified as a CarbonNeutral quality or convenience.’ The new refill containers have
Marko Tiainen, global eliminates concerns related product for the entire life been designed for use with Stella Alter-Care Serum and
manager for new and emerg- to adhesive build-up and cycle. Restore Cream.

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