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NEWS PACKAGING

Ultimate Tech partners IN BRIEF

The American Cradle to
Cradle Products Innovation
with GMG Color Institute has honored the
global printing ink specialist
hubergroup for the fourth
neering standards in terms
Ultimate Tech has part- time in a row for its pio-
of environmental protec-
nered with GMG Color to tion, sustainability and
offer label makers a central- social commitment. The Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certification
ized, and flexible workflow is a comprehensive certification system that aims to make
that empowers them to focus products and materials more sustainable throughout
their entire life cycle. The most important criterion for an
on growth while delivering award is a holistic commitment in the areas of material
exceptional color-accurate health, product circularity, renewable energy, water
results. Ultimate Tech sets its stewardship and social responsibility. The certification
focus on enhancing label This deal will label makers a centralized, and flexible workflow recognizes hubergroup's commitment to using materials
that are safe for both humans and the environment. That
printing and batching capa- its products are produced in such a way that as part of the
bilities. By integrating GMG ing challenges. This collabo- dynamic batching and gang- printed product they can be returned to biological or
Color’s color management ration is all about ing features.’ technical cycles and easily recycled after use. That huber-
products, printers can ensure empowering converters to Andrew Bailes-Collins, group promotes the use of renewable energy sources and
the responsible use of water, for example at its plants in
that labels, production and manage color effectively head of product at Ultimate Italy and India. And that social and ethical aspects are
color work in harmony. while maximizing digital pro- Te ch, com mente d: incorporated into the production process and corporate
Darrian Young, global duction efficiency.’ ‘Converters are grappling practices. hubergroup is not only recognized for individ-
partnership manager at Julie Watson, CEO of with the complexities of ual products, but as a company as a whole.
GMG Color Americas, said: Ultimate Tech, added: increased SKUs and faster Xsys has signed an agreement
‘Combining our premier ‘Ultimate Impostrip offers a turnarounds, all while main- with Element Solutions to
color management solutions comprehensive package to taining quality and meeting acquire certain shares and
with Ultimate Impostrip's centralize and automate the demands of brand own- assets held by subsidiaries of
the latter, comprising the
dynamic batching features workflows, making it easier ers. Our partnership with M acD e r mid Gr ap hics
enables label converters to for businesses to harness the GMG introduces ground- Solutions business for
achieve predictable color full potential of digital label breaking automated solu- approximately 325 million
success while tackling grow- production with innovative tions to meet these needs.’ USD. The transaction has been
approved by the board of directors of both companies and
is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing
Cerm debuts AI assistant at conditions. Xsys has also announced a change in leadership
at Xsys. Departing group CEO Oliver Dohn has driven profit-
Labelexpo Americas 2024 able growth and set a new strategic growth and innovation
agenda for Xsys. Dohn has now decided to pursue other
endeavors. Dr. Alexander Unterschütz has taken the posi-
tion of the new group CEO in order to spearhead Xsys’s next
Cerm will debut Lumi, a growth chapter. Prior to joining Xsys, Dr. Unterschütz led the
new AI-powered support components business at Linde Engineering, where he
assistant, at Labelexpo worked for 14 years.
Americas 2024. Lumi is From Sept 10-12, Esko will
designed to offer a new level showcase new innovations
of immediate, 24/7 available, that help label converter
intelligent assistance tailored and brands produce more at
to Cerm MIS customers’ a faster pace while main-
taining optimal quality.
needs. Cerm will unveil These advancements include
Lumi at Labelexpo Americas cloud technology, estimating
2024 booth 437, Hall A. In Lumi offers 24/7 support for Cerm MIS users software and inline inspec-
sessions, led by Peter Heyse, team members, Lumi is here confidence.’ tion hardware. ‘Representing a significant advancement
in software architecture, the new Esko S2 platform is a
director of product develop- multi-tenant cloud-native platform that delivers on a
ment at Cerm, the company to transform how our clients Lumi’s capabilities prom- new technological reality based on cloud computing, data
will showcase how Lumi is a experience support,’ said ise to reduce downtime and sharing and artificial intelligence,’ said Jan De Roeck,
dedicated guide specifically Sebastiaan Hermans, Cerm improve operational effi- Esko director of marketing, industry relations & strategy.
designed for Cerm MIS marketing manager. ‘This AI ciency by delivering precise, ‘All strategic Esko applications — from ArtPro+, ArtiosCAD
users, whether it’s trouble- assistant is set to redefine on-demand assistance that and the award-winning Phoenix through to Cape Pack
shooting or navigating com- customer service by making helps users maximize the and Automation Engine — connect to the new platform,
plex workflows. giving all stakeholders in the value chain 24/7 real-time
‘Born from our own need help accessible at any time, potential of Cerm MIS and access to live data and identical resources, wherever in
the world they reside. Moreover, Esko S2 is an open plat-
to boost efficiency during the ensuring our clients can use make it easier and more effi- form supporting connectivity with partners.’
onboarding process of new Cerm MIS Software with cient to navigate Cerm MIS.
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