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Flexographic plates manufacturer Contact Originators (Contact) has entered the flexible packaging and label markets with an investment in Esko CDI Crystal XPS imager.  

Minimalism meets mixology in the packaging design for Jimmy’s Cocktails, a line of premium cocktail mixers. The brand’s glass bottles are adorned with bold, bright colors, adding a playful touch to the brand’s modern and sophisticated aesthetic. The minimalist approach to design allows the vibrant colors to truly shine, making these bottles stand out on the shelf.

Esko’s XPS Crystal flexo imaging unit has received certified energy savings and dematerialization certifications from GreenCircle, a third-party certification body that verifies the validity of sustainability claims.    

HiFlow Solutions, a provider of end-to-end management software solutions for folding carton, label converters, flexible packaging and corrugated producers, has launched a new version of its software.  

GM (Grafisk Maskinfabrik) has confirmed its participation at Labelexpo Mexico 2023, as part of the company’s strategic growth plan in Latin America (LATAM). Labelexpo Mexico 2023, taking place in April 26–28, will help GM to show how its reliable finishing solutions and expertise can benefit label printers.  

Asahi Kasei has established a ‘Care for Earth’ investment framework as a new initiative for carbon neutrality by investing USD 100 million worldwide in early-stage startups that aim to solve issues in environmental fields such as hydrogen, energy storage, carbon management, and bio-based chemicals over the 5-year period up to fiscal year 2027. 

Mercian Labels has invested over $120,000 USD in energy reduction and on-site energy generation capabilities to address energy costs and maintain a competitive price advantage. The move continues the company’s long-standing commitment to protecting the environment and reducing its carbon footprint. 

Agfa Offset Solutions has been renamed as ECO3. Under the new ownership of Aurelius, the business will have the same organizational structure and customer-facing sales and service teams.  The prepress technology provider to the offset printing industry, is present across all steps of the prepress value chain, offering a portfolio of offset plates, graphic film, equipment and services, as well as software and chemicals. 

This summer, Esko is organizing the first-ever packaging and label forum, in partnership with other major names in the packaging industry.   The event runs from June 7-8 at Holywell Park in Loughborough.  

Avery Dennison has promoted Steve Flannery to senior vice president and general manager EMENA of the newly formed Materials Group. He replaces Hassan H. Rmaile, who was promoted to president, Materials Group worldwide.