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Actega, a company that manufactures specialty inks and coatings for the print and packaging industry, has made two high-profile management appointments.

Fedrigoni Group, a manufacturer of value-added specialty papers for luxury packaging, along with self-adhesive materials for premium labels, has introduced a range of paper products and self-adhesive materials for brand protection in the commercial sector.

Conventional press manufacturers have marked record sales in recent years as converters looked to add capacity in the wake of the pandemic surge ordering. But at Labelexpo Americas 2022 – the industry’s biggest reunion in four years – flexographic presses were nowhere to be found, while digital press technology stole headlines. It left many wondering: is flexo dead?

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), manufacturer of converting machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, package-printing and bag-converting industries, has appointed Windell McGill as the product launch manager for its print business segment.  Bringing more than 25 years of print industry experience to PCMC, McGill will oversee product management, product launch and brand expansion for all PCMC print products and services. 

Appy Fizz, sparkling fruit-flavored drink from Parle Agro has revamped its label design for fresh, re-imagined, bolder avatar.   The iconic red, white and black brand colors have been juxtaposed in eye-catching, clean, contemporary lettering for the brand’s logo.  The sparkling fruit-flavored drink has emerged in a new category in the beverage industry. It dominates the category with a 99 percent market share. Touted as a healthier alternative to colas, Appy Fizz continues with its edgy and ...

In 2014, brothers Daan and Michiel Willemsz turned their passion for coffee cups into a profession, and thus the story of Cupsz began. Over the years, the company has designed and produced countless coffee cups for customers in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France, all from its headquarters in Tilburg, the Netherlands. To further its commitment to innovation, Cupsz has recently expanded its range to include cardboard disposable containers, known as Bowlsz.

Nilpeter, a specialist in production of label printing presses, has appointed two new international sales managers, Alex Aarslew-Jensen & Bo Lerche-Henriksen.

Optimum Group has acquired HP-Etikett, a specialist in producing self-adhesive labels. The current management of HP-Etikett will remain within the organization.   

Lauterbach Group has invested in its first Grafotronic HI3 inspection slitter / rewinder system.

OKI Europe has appointed Takaaki Hagiwara as managing director to lead growth in its EMEA and India regions. Hagiwara previously was the vice president of corporate planning at OKI Europe and played a crucial role in transforming and administering the business. Hagiwara succeeds Tsukasa Takasawa, who has been appointed into a new business development role in Singapore.