The book is edited by Andy Thomas-Emans, Strategic Director of the Tarsus Labels Group, which organizes the Labelexpo Global Series of exhibitions. He was previously Group Managing Editor of Labels & Labeling magazine.

Flint Group has announced a new addition to its product portfolio: the nyloflex XVH digital plate, a versatile, hard durometer plate with an inherently flat top surface. First announced at LabelExpo Europe 2017, the new plate is now commercially available and  can be used as is or further tailored with the use of surface screening. This thermally-processed printing plate provides extraordinary detail that rivals the quality of solvent-processed plates.

Canadian company Transcoat will unveil its new patent pending technology designed for label printers to make their own laminate while considerably saving time and money.

Jet Technologies are inviting industry players to these events during October. The events, they say will provide global learnings from their international guests, with practical applications to demonstrate how technology can increase operational efficiencies and produce optimal outcomes for our customers.

Avery Dennison Corporation, the global manufacturer and distributor of pressure-sensitive adhesive materials, apparel branding labels and tags, has signed a three-year deal with Ocean Recovery Alliance, founders of the Plasticity Forum, as part of the Plasticity Partner Program.

Xeikon has launched Label Discovery - an entry-level label printing and converting solution offered at a lower price point “that brings the lucrative label market squarely within reach for label converters of all sizes.”

Fujifilm has announced the first installation of its Illumina LED curing solution in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region at South African client Advanced Labels.

FINAT has named Coveris this year’s winner of the 2018 FINAT Recycling and Sustainability Awards at its annual European Label Forum.

Nazdar will be displaying a variety of inks ideal for Labelexpo Americas 2018 visitors. Experts with years of experience will be on hand to explain the technologies and benefits behind its UV and LED flexo, UV offset and UV letterpress inks, durable UV coatings, water-based flexo, UV and LED rotary screen inks, and UV and LED overprint varnishes and adhesives.

Andrew has more than 25 years’ experience in the print industry from graphic arts to commercial print. Prior to this role he held various roles at HP and Canon.