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Over 650 exhibitors to showcase newly developed technologies at Labelexpo 2023 at Brussels from 11 to 14 September 2023. PrintWeek highlights the top 120 exhibitors from the boutique show. Here is the fifth lot.
German label converter, Barthel Group, has installed Martin Automatic MBS non-stop unwind/splicer and LRD automatic transfer rewinder fitted to a Nilpeter FA5 flexo press at its production facility in Essen. Last year, Barthel also installed Martin MBS machines on two Mark Andy Evolution 5 presses at its atb plant in nearby Herne. Group managing director, Mischa Barthel, said: ‘Non-stop operation of narrow web technology is the only way to maximize productivity – there is no future here for a label press without automatic roll handling.’
Leading American manufacturer of non-stop unwind/splice and rewind technology, Martin Automatic, has appointed Tekaxess, headed by Gaëtan de Charry, to take over responsibility for sales in Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Africa, and the Middle East – markets formerly served by Martin’s Southern Europe sales manager Ed Pittman, who has retired after 22 years with the company.
One of the Czech Republic’s largest label converters Colognia press a.s. has continued its investment in Martin Automatic technology with an MBSF unwind splicer and LRD rewinder with slitting capability fitted to its new Gallus Labelmaster 440 press at Kolin, some 70km east of Prague.
The state of the label and packaging industry has changed dramatically over the past few years. Struggles to find skilled operators, the continued difficulties in acquiring raw materials, and a strong push from consumers and brand owners alike for more sustainable options are a few of the obstacles label converters are facing.