On display will be the newest and best products from hundreds of label and packaging industry suppliers. Over the next several pages we present a selection of equipment and consumables that will be exhibited at the show.


AB Graphic International Booth 3223
Finishing
ABG will be showing 12 machines over three booths, covering a wide range of finishing applications. New innovations include an inline entry level 762mm wide finishing machine and a digital embellishment module on the Digicon Series 3. Partnering with CERM, the company will be demonstrating live production data with a full beverage specification Digicon, an SGTR AutoSet turret rewinder and an SRI Inspection slitter rewinder running film. Other machines being shown are a booklet machine, ECTR turret rewinder, Digicon Lite with sheeter,  inline Digicon Series 3 with FAST Track die and AutoSet turret rewinder.
www.abgint.com

Afinia Label Booth 6455
Digital Printers and Presses
Afinia Label is unveiling three label printers and a digital label press at this year’s Labelexpo. The L501 is a dual ink label printer for low/mid-volume printing with interchangeable dye and pigment inks. The L701 is a mid-volume printer designed for the production line, featuring the benefits of Memjet in a smaller footprint. The Memjet-based L901, made for high-volume continuous and inline applications, boasts high speed and quality with high-capacity, economical ink tanks. The DLP-2100 is a full-rotary, die-based digital label press with the L901 printer in line. Print, laminate, diecut, slit, remove waste, and rewind labels to finished rolls.
www.afinialabel.com

Allison Systems Booth 5700
Doctor Blades
Allison Systems Corporation, an ISO 9001:2015 registered company, is a manufacturer of doctor blades and related products.  With the capability to produce a variety of edge configurations on metal, composite and plastic materials, the company can supply the best performing blade for specific applications. In addition, Allison Systems offers chamber end seals and cleaning products for water-based and UV inks.  Allison is proudly proclaiming that 2018 represents 50 years of manufacturing excellence in the USA.
www.allisonblades.com

AMS Spectral UV Booth 1339
LED Curing
AMS Spectral UV – A Baldwin Technology Company – will showcase its LED curing systems for flexographic and package printing at Labelexpo Americas 2018. The company will highlight its new IoT-based monitoring technology. AMS’s award-winning LED systems allow for printing on heat-sensitive substrates while offering notable energy savings when compared with arc-lamp curing, providing two key environmental benefits to printers looking to increase efficiencies and reduce waste. Additionally, LED curing lamps can last 20,000 hours, greatly reducing maintenance and downtime. The company’s booth will be co-located with its sister company, Baldwin Vision Systems.
www.amsspectraluv.com

Arconvert/GPA Booth 3717
Premium Label Materials
Arconvert and GPA will showcase their complete range of Manter brand self-adhesive products for high-value labeling applications. Arconvert’s luxury label papers and films for flexographic and HP Indigo printing technology are internationally recognized for their quality and distinction. Brand managers and graphic designers trust them to add a premium feel to wine, spirits, craft beverages, gourmet foods, pharmaceutical products, electronics, and other products.
www.arconvert.com

Axicon Auto ID Booth 6407
Bar Code Verifiers
Axicon will be showing the newest addition to its family of 2D/linear bar code verifiers, the 15200. It is the “smaller” sibling of the 15500, which has the industry’s largest field of view, the company says. The product is not smaller in size but in field of view, which gives the 15200 a higher resolution. Both verifiers are powered though the USB-2 cable, meaning no external power supply and these units can be used facing down, up or sideways for complete versatility. Visitors are also welcome to test Axicon’s complete line of linear bar code verifiers.
www.axicon.com

Baldwin Vision Systems Booth 1339
Inspection Systems and Color Measurement
Baldwin Vision Systems will showcase its advanced color management and print inspection technology at Labelexpo Americas. Among products featured: Guardian PQV provides true 100% inspection for pharmaceutical, converting, label, flexo, wide, and narrow web applications. Guardian OLP PDF proofing and off-line inspection system detects a wide variety of print defects. ColorTrack “color expert in a box” software facilitates fast, accurate press-side correction of ink formulations. Color Measurement with DeltaCam delivers affordable, accurate inline spectral measurement to achieve absolute color consistency. The company will be co-located with AMS Spectral UV as it unveils new products and features.
www.baldwintech.com

Braden Sutphin Ink Company Booth 130
Inks
Braden Sutphin Ink Company, an American family-owned ink manufacturer with 12 nationwide branches, is celebrating its 105th anniversary at Labelexpo Americas. BSI has a full complement of water-based and UV inks, additives, and varnishes, including its line of FDA-direct food contact coatings. Its EcoSmart eco-friendly formulations have less than 2% VOC’s and are formulated for narrow and wide web paper, film, and foil substrate and targeted at the tag and label, corrugated, envelope, and packaging markets. 
www.bsink.com

cab Technology Booth 1837
Thermal Printers
At Labelexpo Americas, cab will be displaying its thermal printers, print and apply equipment, label dispensers and accessories. The thermal printers will be highlighted by the SQUIX and Mach 4S printers, featuring the company’s full-color touchscreen. SQUIX label printers are an ideal fit for a wide range of industrial applications. They have been developed with focus on ease-of-use, convenient operation and high reliability. The print mechanics and the chassis of the printers are made of high-quality materials and perfectly match in terms of shape and function. A large number of peripherals and software enable customer-specific solutions. These printers will be shown with a variety of optional accessories. The new Mach 1 & 2 desktop, plus cab’s EOS and XC printers, will also be on display. Also at the show, cab will have a few of its Hermes+ print and apply systems demonstrating real-world applications of applying labels to difficult surfaces.
www.cab.de/us

Cartes Booth 5603
Laser Finishing and Embellishment
Cartes will show the Gemini 360 Series in the GE362ZL R-L configuration, a solution that allows customers to combine as per their needs a flexo varnishing and a laser converting unit. Cartes will also unveil its new Laser Version in the configuration of Right to Left. One of the most important aspects about it is the so-called Invisible Laser Cutting (ILC) technology, which makes it possible to diecut a dark printed label without the typical and unsightly “white edges.” The GT360 Series will demonstrate live its  embellishment capabilities on a digitally printed substrate. Cartes has invested heavily in research in order to offer many international companies qualitative solutions.
www.cartes.it

Channeled Resources Group Booth 1211
Cost-saving PS Materials
Channeled Resources Group (CRG) is all about money; saving money that is. CRG will feature two cost saving strategies during Labelexpo: a vast PSA inventory and a new blank label line. Label converters feeling pressure from price increases turn to Channeled. Every week, the company brings 15-20 truckloads to its plant in order to offer consistently updated first quality off-cuts, price fighter B-grade materials, and setup stocks. CRG blanks provide better margin and efficiency, the company says. Keeping blanks off press allows converters to devote press time to value-add runs. CRG’s concept of selling strictly to resellers provides converters a non-threatening alternative to diecutting blanks themselves.
www.channeledresources.com

Contract Converting Booth 1039
Roll Express Program
Contract Converting will be highlighting its Roll Express program, which is now offering unsupported film and flexible packaging with a 24-hour lead-time. The company’s products include clear and matte overlaminate films ranging from 48ga – 120ga, as well as white and metalized BOPP print-web grades offered in 1 mil. White and silver cosmetic web, specifically designed for liquids, lotions and gels, are also available. Paper/Poly/Foil/Poly, designed for packets of spices, powder, and other dry goods, will be discussed at the show as well.
www.contractconverting.com

Conversource Booth 830
Flexo Supplies
Conversource serves as a resource for flexographic supplies and accessories delivered with top-of-the-line service and support. As a 3M Premier Services distributor, along with Daetwyler and other flexo brands, the company stocks over 300 items ready to ship on the same day. Conversource provides mounting tapes, splicing tapes, doctor blades, tint sleeves, anilox rolls and more. Its suite of integrated solutions streamlines a back office and delivers the right products to help improve print quality and grow businesses. Conversource customers also benefit from same-day shipping with custom cutting, custom stocking and freight cost management services.
www.conversource.com

CTS Industries Booth 1316
Anilox Engraving
CTS Industries is celebrating 38 years as an exclusive narrow web anilox roller engraver and manufacturer for flexographic printing. Home, and pioneer, of the original Pro-Lite HD laser engraved ceramic anilox roller, CTS Industries continues its engineering technology by introducing EZ View Pro engraving specifications for all shafted anilox rollers, eliminating the guesswork of engraving information on customers’ anilox roller. Quality through technology and innovation through specialization has been the company’s motto since 1980.
www.ctsindustries.com

D&K Coating Technologies Booth 3643
Laminators
D&K is showcasing the new AutoKote Pro laminator for short-run labels and packaging. The AutoKote Pro offers single-sided lamination with a small footprint. Unlike many other standalone laminators, the AutoKote pro features a diagonal cutting blade that is compatible with heavy gauge laminating films. Visit D&K to see the AutoKote Pro in action and learn more about custom coating solutions for all industries and applications.
www.dkcoatingtechnologies.com

Dantex RBCor Booth 335
Inkjet Press, Plate Processing and Cleaning
Dantex Group is the largest distributor for TORELIEF Letterpress and AquaFlex flexographic plates, and the company has served the worldwide packaging industry for over 50 years. Dantex will showcase its UV inkjet label presses, the PicoJet printing 13.78″ at 250 fpm; high resolution at 2.5 pl. This modular system can be configured to include: pre/post white, varnish or additional colors to give a wider color gamut, and multiple finishing options. PicoColour provides quality, finished labels from a small footprint with a low cost of ownership. Dantex will exhibit its AquaFlex inline equipment, the DigiWash Flexo water wash processors and dedicated Plate Cleaning Systems.
www.dantex.com

Davis-Standard Booth 1453
Extrusion, Silicone Coater
Davis-Standard, LLC is a global provider of design, development and distribution of extrusion and converting technology. The company’s Curtain Slide Coater applies single layer coating at 2,800 fpm with expansion capabilities up to two additional layers. The company also has a five-roll Silicone Coater capable of applying 100% silicone at 2,400 fpm. According to the company, Davis-Standard has the best there is to offer and is “Where your ideas take shape.”
www.davis-standard.com

Delta ModTech Booth 3523
Finishing System
Delta ModTech will feature a complex converting/digital print finishing system at the event. The system will feature a variety of processes, including tight tolerance rotary diecutting, multi-layer lamination, precise part placement and Delta ModTech’s  INTELLI-MOD control system. This software offers high-speed precision with minimal material waste, offering the ideal solution for applications where expensive materials need to be accounted for. This easy-to-use software speeds up job setup and changeover, reduces operator training requirements, increases accuracy, maintains counts of pieces produced, and delivers higher productivity with less waste. Delta ModTech is dedicated to providing precise, flexible and innovative manufacturing solutions worldwide.
www.deltamodtech.com

DMS Booth 950
Tooling, Hot Stamping
DMS will exhibit rotary hot stamp, embossing, and heat sealing tooling and equipment. The company will be displaying its fifth generation FV-Series Hot Stamping System with interchangeable shafts. The FV-Series accepts hard tooling, ring dies, and a company’s existing tooling in most cases. DMS will also feature its TorKit II die pressure gauge, foil handling accessories, and turn bars. Its silent air bars are ideal for contact-free handling of delicate materials.
www.dmsdies.com

Dover Flexo Electronics (DFE) Booth 3134
Tension Controller
Experience hands-on demonstrations of the latest tension control equipment from Dover Flexo Electronics (DFE) at Labelexpo Americas. The company will showcase the new feature-packed SteadyWeb6 tension controller, the easy-to-use closed-loop tension controller with a back-lit, color, touchscreen interface. DFE will also show the NW Narrow Web Tension Transducer, a robust cantilevered tension-sensing idler roll for narrow web applications. The meter display option is perfect for conserving space on a cantilevered narrow web press.
www.dfe.com

DuPont Advanced Printing Booth 749
Flexo Plate Technology
DuPont Advanced Printing invites visitors at Labelexpo Americas to visit its booth, which will be shared with Mark Andy Print Products (MAPP). DuPont will showcase the tag and label offerings of the DuPont Tyvek business, highlighting the total solution DuPont provides customers in the label market. The company will also feature the DuPont Cyrel FAST 2000TD processor and the latest equipment from Esko.
www.dupont.com

Electromatic Equipment Company Booth 134
Stroboscopes
Electromatic Equipment Company will showcase CHECK•LINE hand-held, battery-powered stroboscopes, LS-3-LED, QB-LED and QBS-LED. These custom optics and lifetime LED light sources deliver excellent brightness and uniform light distribution. Adjustable flash duration allows optimal tuning of brightness and image sharpness. The LS-3-LED and QB-LED have 40 LED arrays. QBS-LED features a 188 LED array, Non-Contact Tachometer mode and Auto-Sync (freezes rotating targets without adjustments). Backlit LCD displays flash-rate, battery life and operating mode. Rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries (QB-LED and QBS-LED) provide up to seven hours of continuous use, and quality construction ensures trouble-free operation in production environments. CHECK•LINE offers fixed-mounted LED Strobes in 6″ (150mm) to 37″ (948mm) widths.
www.checkline.com

Elkem Silicones USA Booth 3605
Silicone Release Coatings
For over 40 years, Elkem Silicones has developed the Silcolease range of release coating solutions for non-stick, inert and heat resistant coatings for paper and film. These silicone polymer products offer enhanced performance, and the company’s experts are available worldwide to help people choose the right solution for their release liner needs. Silcolease silicone release coatings come in a range of formats, so customers can choose the system most appropriate for their process while managing energy, sustainability, regulatory and safety requirements. These fluid systems coat quickly and efficiently, and are transformed into a release surface via heat or UV light.
www.silicones.elkem.com

Excelitas Booth 6412
UV LED Curing Systems
Excelitas Technologies’ new OmniCure AC8-HD (High Dose) Series of UV LED curing systems will be on display, and they deliver a high optical dose, bringing UV LED curing to the next level. Offering higher optical power and enhanced performance in the same air-cooled mechanical enclosure as its AC8 and AC9 predecessors, the new AC8-HD provides more than 50% dose with optical uniformity. The patented control technology for addressing individual UV LED modules enables tight irradiation across the UV emitting length, making the AC8-HD ideal for large area curing of inks, adhesives and coatings for applications that demand high dose.
www.excelitas.com

FLEXcon Booth 1311
Films and Adhesives
FLEXcon will be tackling labeling application challenges and exploring new opportunities at Labelexpo Americas. FLEXcon will also be displaying its latest capabilities in film and adhesive technology. Specifically, FLEXcon will be showcasing new offerings for digital printing, where its team can work with its customers according to what’s possible instead of being confined by what is. Because it’s about better results, not just a better product. FLEXcon hopes to start new relationships at the event, revealing how its product range can help customers win.
www.FLEXcon.com

Flexo Label Advantage Group (FLAG) Booth 1557
Buying Group, Growth and Savings Opportunities
FLAG is a valuable community of independent label converters. It provides opportunities for members to be more competitive in the marketplace and become stronger companies, without sacrificing their independence. Member advantages include buying group savings on materials commonly used by converters. Savings include substrates, tool and die, inks, prepress, digital, overlaminates, shipping and more. FLAG offers top line new label sales growth opportunities, catastrophic planning, networking opportunities with other label industry professionals, and a variety of new technical and business resources. FLAG offers independent label converters benefits similar to what large national converters can provide for their facilities.
www.flexolabeladvantagegroup.com

Flexo Wash Booth 511
Cleaning Technology
Flexo Wash’s products, which will be on display at Labelexpo, will extend the life of anilox rolls and sleeves, gravure cylinders, flexo plates, flexo plate sleeves, press parts, and rotary screens while decreasing the make-ready down time between job runs. Most companies turn to Flexo Wash because they want to eliminate waste and reduce downtime. Flexo Wash provides “Leading Cleaning Technology” and offers cleaning systems for every need. Flexo Wash systems and processes are fast, completely safe for the employees, environment and harmless to the integrity of the parts being washed.
www.flexowashus.com

Grafikontrol Booth 3541
Register Control and Defect Detection
Grafikontrol North America specializes in systems for flexographic printing to improve print quality and reduce downtime and print waste. Grafikontrol continues to develop new solutions for top-of-the-line register control and defect detection. Grafikontrol has introduced new tools for efficiency such as automatic register for flexo presses and patented precision tracking systems. At Labelexpo, the company will present all LYNEX-S system features in label control, a 100% inspection system of the printed web, that enables automatic detection and classification of every defect. Sales, parts and service support is available through the US location in York, PA.
www.grafikontrol.com

GSE Booth 558
Ink Management
Ink logistics provider GSE will demonstrate its ink manager software, a comprehensive ink management solution for minimizing ink-related waste, enhanced reporting, improved ink yields and business planning, reduced setup times and traceability. In one-to-one demonstrations, visitors will experience the software’s many value-added functions including: re-use of press-return inks, real-time stock and consumption information, per-job ink costings, ink batch tracking; integration with ink formulation and management information software; and Wi-Fi connection to the dispenser.GSE will also present information about its dispensing systems for efficient, quality-assured ink logistics in label and packaging printing, especially for flexo and gravure.
www.gsedispensing.com

GTI Graphic Technology Booth 5600
Lighting Systems for Proofing
GTI, a manufacturer of lighting systems for color viewing, communication and matching assessment, will be highlighting its latest products at Labelexpo. Its light booths allow companies concerned with accurate color appearance and reproduction to make visual judgments with 100% confidence. GTI’s viewing systems are manufactured at the company’s headquarters in Newburgh, NY, USA. An in-house spectroradiometric laboratory and a 100% measurement and verification production process guarantees that all GTI’s viewing systems meet or exceed industry standards. GTI will be featuring its desktop, floor stand, large format, and soft proofing models.
www.gtilite.com

Harper Corporation of America Booth 401
Anilox Services
Leading innovator in laser engraved ceramic anilox production and restoration, Harper is eager to deliver briefings on how its services, surface technology and engravings can enhance efficient print repeatability and improve profitability. Harper will answer questions on its product line of pressroom supplies and its Harper Express Program – the fastest anilox delivery program in the industry for the most popular narrow web presses, the company says. Harper will display its award-winning patented QD ink proofing system and provide information regarding the new QD Printer, the ultimate in flat-bed printing using flexographic and gravure processes.
www.harperimage.com

Henkel Booth 853
PS Adhesives
Henkel will showcase its latest products at Labelexpo Americas, under  its motto: “In the shower, at the beach, or in the freezer, Henkel pressure sensitive adhesives will stick with you. Adhesive solutions created with consumers in mind.” Its comprehensive pressure sensitive adhesive portfolio offers features that include: resistance to UV aging and yellowing, broad temperature performance including freezer conditions, and excellent chemical and water resistance.
www.henkel-northamerica.com

Interflex Laser Engravers Booth 1500
Anilox Engravings
Interflex Laser Engravers is a boutique engraver to the label and narrow web market and provider of high-definition anilox engravings and custom cell engravings. The team’s goal is to assist customers in taking care of those print and coating jobs that bring their products to the market forefront. Customers can depend upon Interflex as a one-stop shop for their roll-base-sleeve needs and engravings, and its technical sales team can also help with process specifications. Its customer service and manufacturing teams promise world class quality, service, communication and turnaround times.
www.laserengrave.com

INX International Ink Co. Booth 121
Inks
INX International will highlight INXhrc, an extensive product offering of blending vehicles and coatings for flexographic, gravure and offset applications. The high-performance, water-based inks are formulated to replace petro-chemically derived ingredients with clean, renewable and sustainable ingredients without sacrificing machine, processing, and end-use product performance. INXhrc inks are free of allergens, nanomaterials, fluorochemicals, fanal pigments, heavy metals, latex and PTFE.
www.inxinternational.com

J&J Converting Machinery Booth 1425
Used and Refurbished Converting Equipment
J&J Converting Machinery is an equipment dealer specializing in used and rebuilt presses, press service, and moving and installations. As the distributor to the Americas for Bar Graphic Machinery, J&J will be demonstrating two machines from BGM’s Elite range of slitter/rewinders and diecutting equipment: The iSR 16″ wide slitter rewinder can be configured to rewind on core holders as small as 0.5″.  Also, the eDPSR 14.5″ diecut and perforation slitter, which incorporates BGM’s quick change, easy load diecutting station, will also be on display.
www.jjconvertingmachinery.com

Jalema  Booth 3805
Filing System
Jalema’s Grafi-System is a flexible vertical filing system for storing photopolymer plates, mag/flex dies, proofs and more. One-point suspension files, with dual or single compartment, securely hang from a T-Bar for easy storage and retrieval. The company’s Color-Coding Indexing is designed to save time and money.
www.graphicartsfiling.com
 
JM Heaford Booth 3712
Plate Mounting
What can you do in less than one minute? While you’re reading this, Heaford’s Label AutoMounter could be expertly and precisely mounting a plate for your next job. Ensuring consistent first-time accuracy, it reduces press downtime. Attendees are invited to visit and operate the Label AutoMounter for themselves. The company is also showcasing its “game-changing” FTS, which offers the best alternative to automation through ease-of-use, repeatable accuracy and speed. Completing the trio is the entry-level EES plate mounter. Featuring the same build quality, accuracy and longevity that Heaford equipment is renowned for, it makes a great investment for the ambitious printer.
www.jmheaford.com

Label Traxx Booth 5920
Print Management Software
Label Traxx is a management software system designed and built specifically for the label converting industry. The expanding flexible packaging market is supported in the latest version. New Siteline for Label Traxx, the customer web portal, introduces collaborative e-commerce. Users will be able to better manage the complex process of producing new labels for customers in a single portal. The software includes dedicated estimating for conventional and digital presses, order processing, inventory management and purchasing, shop floor data capture and profitability analysis, integrated accounting, quality control triggers, business dashboards and scheduling.
www.labeltraxx.com

Mactac Booth 143
Self-adhesive products
Mactac will be highlighting its CHILL AT product line, which is designed to cover all-temperature labeling needs, including challenging cold temperature applications, showcasing even more products and more solutions. Additionally, the company will be debuting its new durable film line, silicone adhesive, cryogenic and security products, which were developed and initially sold by its parent company, Japan-based Lintec. Some of Mactac’s latest products, including newly added MACcopy laser products, and new hot-melt adhesive products, will also be discussed by Mactac product experts.
www.mactac.com

Magnum Inks & Coatings Booth 1045
White Ink
Magnum Inks & Coatings will announce the release of its new UV white ink for narrow web label applications. It is a whiter and brighter UV white ink, with better opacity than currently available inks, the company says. It boasts excellent adhesion and flexibility, making it the perfect solution for shrink applications, as well. The Magnum Inks & Coatings team will be available at the company’s Labelexpo booth to provide more information about this product and arrange for a demonstration at customers’ facilities. 
www.magnuminks.com

Martin Automatic  Booth 811
Splicers
For the first time at Labelexpo Americas, Martin Automatic will run a space-saving non-stop roll changer with the shortest inline footprint available. The streamlined design is made possible by its integrated 90-degree turnbar that makes this splicer the perfect choice for label printers who are very tight on space but still want the reliable performance and increased production that an MBS automatic splicer provides. Martin will run an LRD automatic transfer rewinder in conjunction with the splicer to demonstrate continuous operation. The MBS splicer has been sold to medication packaging provider Omnicell. The LRD rewinder will be installed on a Gallus press at a long-time Martin customer in Asia.
www.martinautomatic.com

Meech Booth 551
Static Control
Meech International will be exhibiting the Model 924IPS Bar and CyClean Non-Contact Web Cleaning System. The Model 924IPS is a Hyperion product. It is a compact, short-range pulsed DC ionizing bar suitable for use in a variety of sectors, including labeling, print, packaging and converting. Short-range ionization allows the small cross-sectional size to fit into tight installation positions. Meech’s Ion Current Monitoring (ICM) technology ensures performance is maintained. The CyClean Non-Contact Web Cleaner was designed in response to an increased demand for a compact, high performance, non-contact web cleaning system. Capable of removing contamination to below 1 micron, the CyClean ensures cleanliness is maintained throughout the production process. The CyClean also has a compact design for flexible positioning and easy installation, eliminating risk of surface marking and damage. There is no interference with web tension or web tracking.
www.meech.com

Michelman Booth 3136
Coatings
Michelman will introduce Pack Ready for Labels and its suite of pre- and post-print solutions for enhanced label resistance. Solutions include DigiGuard 901 UV OPV strengthener (an OPV additive), DigiPrime 022 and DigiGuard 222. Michem Flex M1203 will also be featured. This water-based matte finish OPV for polymer materials allows brand owners to create a paper look with a soft velvety texture.  It can be used on labels with other OPV’s. Additionally, Michem Flex Barrier 3510 highlights Michelman’s shelf life and protection expertise. This water-based coating provides brands a durable and transparent high oxygen barrier option.
www.michelman.com

Mid American Rubber Booth 1200
Print Sleeves
Mid American Rubber is slated to showcase MagnaTek, a proprietary compound that has been newly formulated in a 45 durometer product. MagnaTek provides enhanced transfer and uniformity of coating for digital applications. It is suitable for use with UV and water-based inks and coatings. The new MagnaTek Digital Sleeve will be displayed at the event, with experts on-hand to discuss its benefits.
www.midamericanrubber.com

miip Booth 2013
Inspection
At Labelexpo Americas, miip will be showcasing its line of web inspection camera systems. Company experts will be on-hand to discuss its latest products, including registration cameras, full web viewers and LED stroboscopes. According to miip, it offers the highest quality parts and services with its custom designed inspection equipment. It also supports high-end printing and packaging operations with precision components to increase company productivity and ensure customer satisfaction.
www.miipvision.com

Momentive Booth 357
Release Coatings
Momentive Performance Materials will showcase its broad portfolio of SilForce release coatings at Labelexpo Americas. In addition to recent innovations in controlled release and high-speed flat release polymers, Momentive will have a team of chemistry and process experts available to discuss opportunities, issues and troubleshooting for thermal solventless, UV solventless, solvent-based and water-based technologies. SilForce release coatings offer a diverse chemistry and continuous innovation backed by years of invention and expertise.
www.momentive.com

Mühlbauer Booth 6406
RFID and NFC Products
With the new Personalization Lines, Mühlbauer follows the increasing demand for RFID and NFC products that include special printed features, serialization printing and unique encoding. Its PL light RFID Personalization System is designed for low-to-medium volumes with a throughput of up to 18,000 units per hour. The process includes UHF chip encoding, as well as printing variable data for graphical personalization. Both reel-to-reel, as well as ticket-to-ticket, usage is possible. A maximum web width of 110 mm can be processed. With its modular design, other processes can be integrated on request.
www.muhlbauer.com

Multi-Plastics Booth 1312
Shrink Film
Multi-Plastics is now offering a 45-micron PET high shrink film. Suitable for all print media, the 41SH is shipped from MPI’s climate controlled, AIB certified operation in Bolingbrook, IL. The MOQ is one roll with a 3-5-day lead time to ship. At 45 microns, the 41SH has a 10% yield advantage over standard 50 micron PETG products while offering both stiffness needed to run at high speeds and recycle friendly characteristics of PET.
www.multi-plastics.com

NAStar  Booth 1450
PS Products, Adhesives
NAStar will be highlighting PS products like T1055 temporary adhesive, permanently removable and temporarily permanent. T1055 removes cleanly from paper or glass, and the same label adheres to wood and damp, frosted surfaces. Print’N Stick linerless direct thermal is available in stocked quantities in DT Printer ready rolls on 1″ cores, and it will also be showcased. There are two versions, Eco & Universal. The company’s patented TwoFer Shelf Tags feature two adhesive tags back-to-back with no liner, which allows for twice the number of labels per sheet and dollar spent. Alternating adhesive and release coated patterns hold labels together until application. Other products on display will be PS laser, pattern coating, MailNotes labels, and patented DOT adhesive.
www.nastar-inc.com

Nilpeter Booth 3205
Flexo and Hybrid Presses
Nilpeter will be showcasing the all-new FA flexo press, the latest addition to its state-of-the-art flexo program, and displaying one of the company’s upgraded digital Panorama hybrid presses. According to Nilpeter, the new FA is the most versatile flexo press on the market – designed to accommodate the printer’s ever-growing needs and built around the modern press operator. The upgraded Panorama hybrid features a complete re-design of the Panorama’s converting and flexo printing units.
www.nilpeter.com

Novation Booth 1505
Defect Marking
Novation provides solutions in safety and waste reduction through automatic marking of defects. Novation says its WebFlaggers are an industry standard, boasting almost 1,000 installations. There will be an operational WebFlagger in the booth, as well as samples of the various styles of flags Novation offers. The new AF3 model has been completely redesigned in stainless steel with a more compact footprint. The AF3 WebFlagger safely, accurately, and automatically flags webs at all speeds, and can be triggered from any inspection system.  The new AF3 WebFlagger fits into tight spaces previously unable to accommodate the AF2.
www.novation-inc.com

ORIS Powered by CGS Booth 5628
Web Visualizer
During Labelexpo 2018, ORIS Powered by CGS will be presenting demonstrations of its award-winning packaging-trio: ORIS CxF Toolbox, iC3D and ORIS Flex Pack // Web Visualizer with cold foil capabilities. Further elevating a package, ORIS Flex Pack // Web Visualizer offers the ability to apply spot varnishes, embossing and cold foil to customers’ prototypes with pin-point precision. The trio ensures effective color communication while bringing brands to life from 3-D mockup to proof to final product. The company will showcase ORIS Press Matcher // Web, with expanded gamut capabilities for color managing expanded gamut digital presses.
www.cgs-oris.com

Process Sensors Corporation Booth 1046
Web Profiling System
Process Sensors will debut the new Guardian-HD Web Profiling System at Labelexpo Americas. Used for the on-line measurement of moisture, coatings and adhesives in difficult paper and converting applications, the Guardian-HD rapidly identifies out of spec product to improve product consistency and reduce scrap. It features a more robust design and enclosed frame construction for measurements across wider width webs in harsh environments. Process Sensors, a KPM Analytics company, supplies NIR and IR sensors and systems to Fortune 500 manufacturing companies and small, privately held organizations in worldwide industries.
www.processsensors.com

Primera Technology Booth 6410
Desktop Printers
Primera Technology, a global manufacturer of specialty printing equipment, will be exhibiting several products at Labelexpo. The company will showcase its latest addition to its award-winning desktop label printing line. The LX910 is Primera’s fastest, highest quality printer to date that’s suitable for label houses to resell to meet short print run demands. The company also has two additional brand new products set for debut in September.
www.primera.com

ProPhotonix Booth 3620
UV Curing
With more than 15 years of experience in UV LEDs, ProPhotonix has designed the Cobra Cure FX series, a configurable platform that is customizable to specific UV curing applications. This platform design includes compact, fan-cooled UV curing lamps at a range of power levels up to 16W/cm2 and combines excellent performance and low maintenance. The platform is offered with a wide range of options and can be further configured to include optimized optics, customized mechanics and electronic options.
www.prophotonix.com

QSPAC Booth 1021
Overlaminates
QSPAC will be highlighting multiple solutions at Labelexpo Americas. In the digital arena, the company is striving to improve label strength and durability while adding gloss and clarity with its linerless overlaminates developed for digital printing. QSPAC’s specially formulated acrylic adhesive holds up well to digital inks. Customers can also add protection and durability without breaking the bank with one of QSPAC’s many self-wound products developed and used for multi-books applications and the most demanding ECL applications. Lastly, QSPAC’s matte and  clear overlaminates provide the protection, durability, temperature and UV resistance that converters will need for printing snack bags, perfume packets, header bags and promotional items.
www.qspac.com

Retroflex Booth 3821
Presses, Converting Equipment
Retroflex offers a wide range of narrow and wide web printing and coating equipment for the flexographic and gravure markets. Standard flexographic presses include the T-Series, S-Series, K-Series and the Fox Series. Most models are available in an inline, stack or central impression configuration. Gearless servo and on-press sleeve changes are some of the many available features that will be discussed at Labelexpo Americas. Retroflex also offers single- and two-sided coaters, unwinds, rewinds, dryers, enclosed doctor blade systems and downstream printing and coating systems. Consumable parts and accessories are available for Retroflex equipment, as well as other manufacturers’ equipment.
www.retroflex.com

Roll-2-Roll Technologies  Booth 460
Web Guiding
This year at Labelexpo, Roll-2-Roll is featuring its Web Guide Retrofit or Replacement Kit. This product enables easy upgrade of any existing web guiding system with the next generation sensing and control technology. Keep the existing web guide mechanical assembly and replace the sensor, controller and actuator with this retrofit kit solution. These replacement kits are compatible with most common web guiding systems in customers’ converting lines. Roll-2-Roll makes the integration process seamless with its drop-in web guide solution.
www.r2r.tech

RotoMetrics Booth 129
Dies and Sleeves
RotoMetrics will be launching a variety of new solutions to enhance the converting process, including Electro Optic Die Cutting Technology, which features enhanced levelness and consistency for optimal performance on the most challenging materials. RotoRepel is a non-stick treatment that also offers enhanced performance benefits, plus a formulation on file with the US FDA. RotoMetrics experts will also be discussing Myroto.com, a new and improved online quoting and ordering website with enhanced features to better manage a die library. Express Lane includes delivery and fast track manufacturing, where more qualifying solid dies are available for next day shipping and quicker production time. Finally, AccuPrint EC Print Sleeves, providing dimensional stability and repeat performance, will be highlighted.
www.rotometrics.com

Spartanics Booth 3015
Laser Finishing
Spartanics, a global manufacturer and expert in the development of operator-friendly, high speed, full featured, digital laser converting systems, will introduce the Laser Lite Digital Laser Converting System during Labelexpo Americas.The Laser Lite Digital Laser Converting System accommodates 340 mm web widths at an affordable price. The system features a compact footprint, only occupying approximately 25 square feet. The design allows for converting options such as lamination, slitting and a laser upgrade with high-speed Galvo for even faster throughput. The Laser Lite Digital Laser Converting System can benefit all segments of the label industry and will be displayed at the Spartanics booth.
ww.spartanics.com

Spinnaker Coating Booth 747
Substrates
At this year’s show, Spinnaker will be highlighting products for several key markets, including food packaging, health and wellness, chemical and industrial, as well as, security and brand protection. One of the featured products will be ScanTherm Industrial, which is a highly chemically resistant direct thermal paper product.  Spinnaker will also be highlighting the expansion of its digital media offerings that print well on the various digital equipment that will be presented at the show.  There will be giveaways, product demos, and much more at the company’s booth.
www.spinps.com

Technicote Booth 1629
Custom Label Materials
Technicote specializes in manufacturing custom label products to service converters throughout the United States, Latin America and Canada through its three sales divisions: Technicote pressure sensitive roll label products, Sil Tech silicone coated release liner, and Westfield pressure sensitive sheeted products. Visitors can see the latest offers from Technicote, including the company’s new line of specialty coated UV inkjet products and TechniBond, Technicote’s new transfer adhesive products.
www.technicote.com

Telstar Engineering Booth 3903
Custom Retrofit Equipment
Ready to bridge or rail mount on virtually any label printing or converting lines, the new front-operating single-handle adjustment for impression setting front-to-back means no more reaching across the press. A real safety feature on elevated installations will be shown on Telstar Engineering’s in-house test press. The module offers diecutting, embossing and integrated unwind/rewind for laminating and hot stamping. Full foil rolls are held parallel with outboard support arms. Telstar’s own Servo system, plus PLC controlled temperature support quality control by press operators, will be discussed. Exclusive CadToGo onsite pre-engineering ensure quick installations.
www.telstareng.com

TLMI Booth 99
Sustainability
TLMI has announced that attendees at this year’s Labelexpo Americas will be able to visit the TLMI Ecovillage. The association’s Ecovillage will be a designated space on the show floor that will feature a comprehensive directory of exhibitors who are committed to the best sustainability practices and environmental stewardship. The TLMI Ecovillage will also feature daily sessions that address the current state of sustainability within the North American label-printing supply chain and the most pressing issues that industry converters face today related to environmental compliance. Each day, attendees will also have the opportunity to witness baling demonstrations provided by Channeled Resources Group in the feature area. Additionally, matrix waste from exhibitors’ booths will be baled and collected by Green Bay, WI-based Convergen Energy to be made into fuel pellets after the show’s closure.
www.tlmi.com

Tower Products Booth 5735
Pressroom Chemistry
Tower Products, Inc., a manufacturer of environmentally sensitive pressroom chemistry for the graphic arts industry, will be exhibiting its full line of pressroom products for the flexographic industry at Labelexpo Americas 2018. According to Mark Principato, director of flexographic product sales, this will be the third time that Tower Products has exhibited at Labelexpo Americas. The company will be featuring its Smartflex line, a series of specialty chemicals tailored to fit any flexographic and packaging pressroom.
www.towerproducts.com

UEI Group Booth 356
Dies and Cylinders
UEI Group serves as a global provider of engraved narrow web flat-bed dies, solid rotary cylinders, flexible dies, and lock-up systems for foil stamping and embossing, all manufactured to precision tolerances for top performance. UEI’s newest product line, the NW SpeedChase NXT System, improves die lock-up significantly. It features quick precision, magnetic mounting of the dies and counters, in less than one minute. Infinity Foils offers an enhanced rotary foil–in the most requested shades–for hot, cold and digital applications.
www.ueigroup.com

Valmet Booth 1350
Quality Management
The Valmet IQ Converting Scanner with online measurements enables the utilization of machine and cross direction controls for moisture, adhesive and silicone in converting machines. These control solutions improve and stabilize the end-product quality, decrease the amount of broke and allow the operators to concentrate on quality management and production optimization. Combined with Valmet IQ Moisturizer for curl control and Valmet IQ Process and Quality Vision Valmet can now provide a complete quality management solution for self-adhesive laminate processes. Installations have proven that significant savings can be achieved.
www.valmet.com

Wink Booth 1529
Diecutting
At this year’s Labelexpo Americas, Wink will present its full portfolio of premium diecutting solutions and “maximum care” services. Highlights include the new SmartGap Touch adjustable anvil system with digital control to guarantee excellent precision and maximum diecutting efficiency. The system allows for gap adjustment steps of only half a micron (= .019 mil), and comes with many enhanced digital features. In addition, Wink will present various SuperCut flexible die versions and finishing options for a wide range of label applications, and new ForceControl pressure gauges for optimum control of the diecutting process.
www.wink.de/en

XDS Booth 3626
Curing and Plate Cleaning
XDS engineers and manufactures standard and custom drying, curing and plate-cleaning systems for the printing and converting industries. XDS is a strong engineering company with many years of experience helping customers in multiple industries find the most appropriate solutions to their challenges to improve their productivity. In addition, XDS has a 30-year track record with an installed base in the label and narrow web industry that numbers in the thousands.
www.teamXDS.com

Yazoo Mills Booth 6010
Tubes and Cores
Yazoo Mills is a premier manufacturer of paper tubes and cores for the converting and label industries. Yazoo is well known when it comes to excellent service and consistent quality. Its Stock Core program has 110 sizes of 3″ I.D. and 6″ I.D. cores and maintains an inventory of over two million cores at all times for same-day shipment. Custom-made orders have no minimum requirement and ship in 48 hours or less, guaranteed. Yazoo will display its inline printing capabilities and custom paper cores for attendees to view.
www.yazoomills.com

Zeller+Gmelin Booth 1015
Inks
Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG will showcase its new color ink series Uvaflex FCM Y81 at Labelexpo Americas. In addition to its newly developed gloss varnish, these inks also include five different types of black for various applications. They complete the current FCM generation introduced to the market by the Eislingen-based printing ink manufacturer at last year’s event. Like the entire series, the new products have typical features such as low migration potential and good printing properties. This is due to the use of new raw materials and design enhancements that reduce migration-critical components. The ink series represents a practical solution, especially for food or cosmetic packaging.
www.zeller-gmelin.de