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‘While our customers often demand sustainable labels, we thought the first priority is to make our plant as less energy consuming as possible. Our key differentiator with sustainability is that we don't talk; we aggressively execute the task,’ says Anuj Bhargava, founder of the company. In a bid to be self-reliant, the company has developed labelstocks and equipment such as

The 190 year old Siegwerk with a global output of more than 280 kt printing inks per year will focus on LED UV inks on 5 May at 4 PM. The global inkmaker along with PrintWeek will host a webinar that shall focus on UV LED Flexo – A cost effective and sustainable solution.

The 190 year old Siegwerk with a global output of more than 280 kt printing inks per year will focus on LED UV inks on 5 May at 4 PM. The global inkmaker along with PrintWeek will host a webinar that shall focus on UV LED Flexo – A cost effective and sustainable solution.

The industry insiders we asked came up with different scenarios. Some said 2022 will be a year of revival and turnaround. Others were of the opinion that there will be a consolidation in the packaging space. It also looks like 2022 will be the year of short-run digital printing. Yet others warned of grim scenarios regarding the availability of skilled workforce.

Kumar Labels (KL), recently incorporated under Spirited Labels, has moved all its flexo presses from conventional UV to LED-UV. The company has also invested in two high-speed die cutters, a pre-owned Esko CDI, a new 350m/min speed jumbo slitter, a double camera-based vision inspection system, a sleeving line for short-run embellished shrink sleeves and a camera-based plate mounter. Overall, the company spent over half a million dollars to strengthen the relationship with customers and to inve...

The virus is still in the air. Yet, the printing industry refuses to wallow in the doom and gloom of the past. Instead, as the New Year dawns, the industry is surging ahead to make up for last year’s losses, and add some neat profit as well. But what about the ground reality? Are we really ready? PrintWeek probes That Covid-19 had a huge impact on the printing industry is an understatement. What happened in 2020 was simply unprecedented, especially after 24 March, when th...

The virus is still in the air. Yet, the printing industry refuses to wallow in the doom and gloom of the past. Instead, as the New Year dawns, the industry is surging ahead to make up for last year’s losses, and add some neat profit as well. But what about the ground reality? Are we really ready? PrintWeek probes That Covid-19 had a huge impact on the printing industry is an understatement. What happened in 2020 was simply unprecedented, especially after 24 March, when th...

The Indian converter had invested in a disused warehouse in early 2020 but the planning phase was interrupted by the lockdown. Undeterred, Anuj Bhargava, CEO of Kumar Labels, decided to press ahead. With the help of a contractor, they drew highly detailed plans of the layout, including specifics such as pneumatic and electric lines, water pipes, and other important aspects.

The Bombay Master Printers Association (BMPA) brings six individuals from the industry who trumped the odds of the pandemic. (clockwise) Kashyap Purohit, Vivek Khanna, Milap Shah, Tejas Tanna, Iqbal Kherodawala, Anuj Bhargava and Denver Annunciation In contrast to the webinars highlighting the negative outcomes of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bombay Master Printers Association (BMPA) introduced six individuals (as panellists) from the industry w...

Adapting to the drastic changes of recent months, and determined to keep the label industry connected in the face of the global pandemic, Labelexpo Global Series recently organized its first Virtual Label Summit, in association with Labels & Labeling magazine. The week-long conference featured a different theme each day and attracted 333 delegates to the live event from North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Registration is still possible, and presentations and additional learning mater...