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IN BRIEF ACTEGA at Labelexpo

Mimaki Europe has intro-
duced a new direct-to-film
(DTF) printer, the TxF300-75.
The new system incorpo- Europe 2023
rates the already well-
received stability and func-
tionality of Mimaki’s first ACTEGA will be exhibit- environmental impact of
DTF printer, the TxF150-75, ing with its latest innovations metallic decoration on labels
while delivering new levels
of productivity with print at Labelexpo Europe 2023 and packaging whilst main-
speeds that are three times higher. Mimaki’s aim when (Brussels, Belgium, 11-14 taining the aesthetics and
entering the DTF market earlier this year was to offer cus- September). On display will quality standards required by
tomers a stable, efficient DTF platform that incorporates be a range of ACTEGA’s brands. With a working press
Mimaki’s renowned quality standards. Demand for this
system was even higher than expected, and Mimaki there- innovative products designed and metallization unit run-
fore increased capacity to ensure the availability of this to enable the production of ning throughout the show,
solution. The new TxF300-75 meets the same objectives as high-quality labels and pack- Its Specialty Inks and Coatings visitors will be able to see this
the first model, as well as catering to a diverse set of print-
ing demands, including large companies requiring high- aging with greater visual the key highlights of revolutionary technology
quality outputs with high productivity. The TxF300-75 uti- impact. The extensive range ACTEGA’s booth (stand firsthand, with a range of
lises Mimaki’s PHT50 pigment inks which are ECO-PASSPORT of products showcased 6C32) at Labelexpo Europe printed samples also on dis-
certified 2023 will be the live demon-
include ACTEGA’s haptic strations of ECOLEAF, the play, highlighting the versa-
Byblos Printing SAL effect coating series, LED-UV sustainable alternative to tra- tility of the finished
(‘Byblos’) is a leading coatings, White and Metallic ditional metallic decoration. embellishments. ACTEGA
printing and packaging Inks, as well as ACTEGA’s This unique technology ena- will also showcase its spe-
company in Lebanon, with
a 7,500m² factory and a pioneering ECOLEAF metal- bles printers and converters cialty inks and coatings for
team of more than 80 lization technology. One of to significantly reduce the labels and flexible packaging.
dedicated packaging pro-
fessionals. Using both
digital and offset printing Fedrigoni to set up R&D centre
presses, the business serves a diverse range of industry sec-
tors, including pharmaceutical, food, publishing, and
tobacco companies. To help futureproof its operations, add Fedrigoni Group has laid “This ambitious project our perspectives to think of
greater capabilities to its arsenal and expand its production out plans for a new facilitates a multi-faceted bigger and better solutions
capacity, Byblos has partnered with BOBST by investing in a 3,000sqm Innovation collaboration between our for our industry and the sec-
NOVACUT 106 ER Autoplaten® die-cutter; the company’s first suppliers and strategic part- tors we serve.”
BOBST machine. With stability, reliability and expertise high Centre, which will concen-
on the priority list, Byblos chose BOBST due to its market trate its research and devel- ners to create a significant The Innovation Centre,
leadership, extensive experience, innovative technology, opment (R&D) activity in impact on the entire ecosys- opening in Q1 2024, will be
global presence, customer focus, reliability, and industry one place. Located next to tem in which we operate. divided in four parts. The
partnerships. The NOVACUT 106 ER Autoplaten® die-cutter is “Without continuous centre will likewise have a
a durable and reliable machine. Fedrigoni’s Verona office, innovation, there is no
the centre will bring future. Improvement not customer experience centre
Läser AG selected the Fedrigoni’s research teams only comes through R&D and customer academy. The
BOBST Digital Inspection with academics, start-ups customer academy, finally,
Table (DIT) 106 for folding but also through the will be a learning, training
carton as the ideal com- and customers in a space exchange of experiences and
plement to its packaging designed explicitly for col- insights between different and events space for
operations. The innovation laboration. Marco Nespolo, parties with complementary Fedrigoni, its customers,
is a standalone quality Fedrigoni Group CEO, said: skillsets. This helps broaden and research partners.
inspection unit, designed
to make zero-fault pack-
and hot foil stampers, as well as folder-gluers and CI flexo HEIDELBERG offers training session
aging effortless. DIT is suitable for 106 format die-cutters
printing presses. With precision and speed at the heart,
BOBST DIT helps packaging converters to control cost, short- H eidelberger the company.
en makeready time and curtail waste. Its accuracy helps to Druckmaschinen AG “In times when many com-
eliminate expensive and reputation-harming recalls. (HEIDELBERG) offers train-
Following thisLäser AG found significant advantages in ing that young people enjoy, panies are struggling with a
quality, as well as a reduction in downtime. shortage of skilled workers,
complete very successfully we at HEIDELBERG focus
Sales at Agfa’s Digital Print & Chemicals wing were up near- and which also leads to many on good training, which is
ly 6% in Q2, with the business gearing up for commercial of them making a career in
availability of its SpeedSet B1 inkjet press next year. In Q2 the company. On 1 Mimaki’s innovations at ITMA often the starting point for a
sales at the division rose 5.8%, or 7.6% excluding currency September 2023 alone, career in the company,” says
effects, to ¤104m (£89m). For the half-year sales rose 13.1% them remain with the com- HEIDELBERG CEO Dr.
to ¤200m, while adjusted EBITA increased by 11.2% to around 150 young women pany after successfully com- Ludwin Monz. In total, the
¤9.2m. DP&C benefited from “price increases and strong and men start their training pleting their training and
demand for inks”, with sales for sign and display products or dual study programme at some even receive an award company offers training in
continuing to grow as well as at the Inca business acquired HEIDELBERG. The experi- for their training achieve- fourteen occupational pro-
14 months ago. Agfa claims ink savings of up to 30% are ence of recent years also ments. Training still occu- files at four different loca-
possible using its Onset 560 ink set.
shows that 98 per cent of pies an important place in tions in Germany.
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