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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?
It’s almost impossible to believe that I first started writing and talking about labels some 50-plus years ago while working as deputy head of training at PIRA, the world-renowned Paper, Printing and Packaging Industries Research Association. At the time, I was asked to write an education and training handbook about the fast-emerging new technology of pressure-sensitive labels.
Throughout these past year years, I’ve been witness to innovative ideas, new materials and technologies, problem-solving and opportunities, global growth and even challenges.
Labels & Labeling: Tell us about your career and how has Weldon Celloplast changed since its inception? Harveer Sahni: Weldon Sales as a parental company was started by my father in 1939 as a stationary company. Weldon Celloplast, promoted by me, was established in 1982 but we were siliconizing since 1978.