As you are aware, the Corona-Virus (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly throughout the world and many countries have issued new directives in the past days in a response to the status of a pandemic. Many borders have been closed in Europe and in the America’s. We would like to re-assure you that Focus Label Machinery is, also within these extraordinary circumstances, actively working on the situation to secure all deliveries in order to minimise the impact it could have on your operations. This includes a regular re-scoping of daily events to keep up to date with current developments. We already put in place several preventive actions internally and with our suppliers to minimise effects in the future.

TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, announced today an offering of WV and EET V-9 - white PVC adhesive backed labels ideal for adhering to and identifying rounded, irregular and bendable surfaces.

As a result of the concerns surrounding the coronavirus, COVID-19, AWA Conferences & Events have made the decision to postpone the AWA International Sleeve Label Conference in Cincinnati, USA, originally scheduled to take place between 29 April and 1 May, to new dates: 2-4 November 2020.

With the concerns surrounding the coronavirus, COVID-19, we have made the decision to postpone the AWA International Sleeve Label Conference in Cincinnati, scheduled to take place on 29 April to 1 May, to new dates: 2-4 November 2020. Nonetheless, we are glad to share with you that the core of the program will stay the same.

Purchased was a Screen Truepress Jet L350UV, ROTOCONTROL Ecoline RDF-350 digital label converting and finishing system, and a ROTOCONTROL Ecoline RSH-440 for booklet inspection.

OPM Europa from Tilburg, The Netherlands developed an inkjet printer with water-based ink for direct-to-object printing of containers and bottles. The inkjet device is Powered by Memjet, who has an extensive track record in digital print technology.

Tarsus Group has today confirmed that its upcoming edition of Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2020, due to take place at Bangkok’s International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC) from 7 – 9 May 2020, has been postponed in light of concerns over coronavirus/COVID-19. The show will now take place on 10 – 12 September 2020.

The annual AWA Release Liner Industry Leadership Award – established four years ago, and now an annual feature of the industry’s calendar -- was presented during the recent AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition held this year in Amsterdam. The deserving winner was Alex Knott, who currently heads up a global team at Dow that has developed pioneering innovations in pressure-sensitive silicone release liner coating technology -- including the introduction of Dow’s Flat Release Systems, which revolutionized high-speed, low-coat- weight, high-performance coating.

For the standard applications in converting roll-fed labels, Lesko Engineering has developed a model that closes the gap in performance between a table-top rewinder and a complex converting machine. Built for narrow rolls (280 mm or 330 mm) and up to 250 m/min fast, the Lesko GL 280 / 330 can count, slit and precisely wrap.

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"Digitalization is pervading all areas of life in our world and is rapidly penetrating the printing and packaging industry. Digital technology can be a competitor, but it can also help printers and converters to be more efficient and be part of the solution.

A host of speakers representing well-known brands and top label and package printing stakeholders is coming together to take part in the forthcoming Label Summit Latin America 2020, which this year returns to Santiago, Chile.