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EUROPEN, the European Organization for Packaging and the Environment, has announced the appointment of Véronique Bagge as its new Managing Director. Ms Bagge, a French citizen and Brussels resident, will take up the post at the Brussels secretariat of EUROPEN on 2 January 2012. She has previously worked in the toy industry and for the European Commission and the European Parliament.   Until earlier this year Véronique Bagge was Group Sustainability Manager for the Danish Toy retail group TOP-TOY Ltd. Based in its Hong Kong buying office which manages purchasing for its European retail stores BR and TOYS “R” US, Ms Bagge was responsible for Group sustainability policy and CSR strategy. Her work included leading the company’s European CSR team in developing the strategic sustainability agenda, developing and communicating the Group’s sustainability report according to UNGC and GRI standards, designing a sustainability communications plan for the Group’s customers and empl...

The total market for radiation curing ink for packaging will grow 24% from its 2011 base to almost 37,500 tonnes by 2016. In value terms 60% plus growth will take the market to over $883 million in the same period according to a new study by Pira International and Radtech Europe. The Future of Radiation Curing for Packaging - market and technology forecasts to 2016 provides quantitative market sizes and forecasts for each key material, end-use, region and country. The study is based on extensive primary research, including in-depth interviews with suppliers, packaging converters, printers and end users, including brand owners and retailers. This brand new study also analyses the latest technologies shaping the industry     According to the study, the technologies of ultraviolet and electron beam curing provide several advantages for printers and converters. The ink, varnish or coating is cured immediately, allowing subsequent finishing operations to be carried out wit...

Converting Technology NZ Ltd., All Print Technologies, and MZ Maquinas now locally representing ROTOCONTROL  Ralph Beier, ROTOCONTROL International Sales Manager, today announced the expansion of its distribution network with the appointment of three Agents. ROTOCONTROL leading edge inspection, slitting, rewinding and die cutting finishing machines are now locally represented in New Zealand, Australia and Brazil.       Ralph Beier, ROTOCONTROL with Matthew Richardson, Converting Technology NZ Ltd.     In New Zealand, an agreement was made with Mr. Matthew Richardson of Converting Technology NZ Ltd. Ralph Beier initially met with Mr. Richardson and local Converters earlier this year during an invited visit to New Zealand. With numerous years of narrow web experience, Converting Technology also represents Gallus in addition to Windmöller & Hölscher, elexis AG, and CTM Systems.   Mr. Andrew Maxwell, Partner of All Print Technol...

At the Second Bluestar Silicones Distribution & Agency Convention 2011 in Lyon Bodo Möller Chemie was awarded for its great distribution performances.   In October 2011 the Second Bluestar Silicones Distribution & Agency Convention 2011 took place in Lyon for all BSI partners in the EMEA zone. Aims of this convention: -Building confidence in BSI by providing info about Chem China/Bluestar/Bluestar Silicones and its Marketing strategies of the Business units and each Market Segment in the EMEA zone -Enhance Technical Knowledge by providing Technical Working Sessions -Support communication and networking (BSI – Partners and within Partners)   On this occasion Bodo Möller Chemie was given the award for its great distribution performances: "Prospecting and sophisticated market intelligence in Sealing & Bonding".   Source.  http://www.bm-chemie.de

Novamelt® Adhesives has developed new PSA-hotmelt adhesives for deep freezer label applications. The new Novamelt PS 3040 and PS 3060 are excellent solutions for labels which are applied at very low temperatures-far below the freezing point-and typically used in the food packaging industry. The PS 3040 features an outstanding tack performance in cold conditions down to -4° F (-20°C). The PS 3060 goes down to -15° F (-25°C). Both offer excellent adhesion to a wide range of packaging substrates such as film and cardboard. Both adhesives also boast extremely low face stock penetration.   About Novamelt-Jowat LLC is a market leader in high performance adhesives for label, tape, medical, hygiene, and industrial products manufacturing. Novamelt-Jowat offers a comprehensive line of hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives, UV-curable, UV-polymerising, and laminating adhesives. With manufacturing and in-house R&D as well as application laboratories in North Carolina and Germany, it ...

Schreiner Group today announced that its current Schreiner ProSecure business unit will start to operate under a new organizational structure on November 15, 2011. In the future, the existing activities will be pursued in a two-pronged approach by the Schreiner ProSecure competence center and the Schreiner PrinTrust business unit. By taking this step, Schreiner Group is intensifying its efforts to clearly align its business activities in terms of “market” and “technology.” “This decision was made in line with our aim to sharpen the focus of Schreiner Group’s activities by creating a clear split between ‘market’ and ‘technology.’ On the one hand we are now able to make Schreiner Group’s entire portfolio of products and services available to our customers and on the other we can drive the development of security technologies in an even more concentrated manner than before,” says Roland Schreiner, Chief Operating Officer of Schreiner Group and responsible for Sales & Operations. ...

Atlantic Zeiser will highlight various opportunities for its modular and highly versatile system solutions at CARTES 2011. From printing and personalization through management and mailing, Atlantic Zeiser is the one-stop solution provider for efficient, high quality and cost-effective card personalization, card finishing, card mailing and secure process data management.   Atlantic Zeiser Group, a global technology leader in card personalization, will be demonstrating a fully integrated approach to card personalization, card management and fulfillment at CARTES 2011, Paris, from November 15 th to 17 th , in Hall 3 on Stand E055. This one-stop shop approach for card manufacturers offers flexibility, exceptional support and the ability to easily expand and grow with easy to install new to market applications. At CARTES 2011 Specifically, Atlantic Zeiser will be presenting the following systems at CARTES 2011 · PERSOLINE - this innovative high performance system...

The Brussels event dedicated to Print Service Providers and their customers gives new strategic direction in an era of change. The European Marketing Dynamics Summit is only two weeks away and promises to offer a very good mix of information. On the 24th and 25th of November, in Bruxelles, Belgium, Print Service Providers (PSPs), their customers and print industry leaders  can attend this truly educational event on how to position, sell, deliver and integrate direct mail within a multi channel communications campaign.   The final agenda spaces from technological updates, to cutting edge best practices to deliver effective communication in the sectors of Financial Services, Insurance, Utilities, Retail and Travel.   Speakers and panellists will also address crucial topics like Data Protection in Europe and roles of Postal Operators in supporting print service providers. InfoTrends analysts will deliver tutorials  on Customer Communication Management, New...

Lush is a cosmetics company that produces handmade products from fresh, organic ingredients. The company is passionate about its values and stresses that all ingredients are vegetarian and come from companies that do not commission testing on animals.   The company was founded in 1994 in Poole, Dorset and initially supplied to other cosmetic companies including The Body Shop. Lush has seen rapid growth in recent years with over 600 stores in 43 countries around the world.         Lush’s extensive products range from hair, face, body, and foot care, all the way to bath and shower care. The company is committed to reducing packaging waste and encourages staff and customers to use their own bags when ever possible.   AJS Labels has been working with Lush for a number of years to service their labelling needs. Traditional printing methods are unable to meet the huge number of sorts, ingredient changes and new products that the toiletry compa...

The Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market 2011-2021 is Visiongain's new packaging report. The biodegradable plastic packaging market is gradually gaining significance in the vast global packaging industry. Whilst the recession impacted demand for all types of packaging; upcoming environmental issues and diminishing fossil reserves have raised concerns, resulting in steady growth for biodegradable plastic packaging. Visiongain expects the global packaging market and in particular, the biodegradable plastic packaging market to demonstrate solid growth. Visiongain calculates that the global biodegradable plastic packaging market will reach $1.85bn in 2011.   The emerging economies, which in total maintained positive growth during the crisis, will continue to register strong growth, driving demand for sustainable, eco-friendly biodegradable plastic packaging products in the coming decade. Rising concerns over environmental hazards, carbon footprint emission and waste reduction tar...