12 | Regulars / NewsNewsPacked open house for MPS Systems AsiaThe open house in Malaysia featured presentations from fve guest speakers covering industry trends and a demo of the MPS EF-530 seventh-generation fexo press with eight color fexo units and one EXLp packaging station. The focus of the open house was on fexible packaging as well as the benefts of connectivity and performance optimization. The company also hosted a tabletop Full integration of Kurz Unline module into Grafotronic DCL2 platformexhibition where customers had the opportunity to interact directly with 14 Grafotronic and Leonhard Kurz announce participating industry partners, including partnership DIC, Miraclon, Apex International, UPM Rafatac, Flexo Wash, Böttcher, Esko, CGS Grafotronic partnered with Leonhard Kurz to combine its converting and fnishing ORIS, BST, Press Systems (GEW), Tesa, Martin technologies with Kurz’s patented digital inkjet metallization systemAutomatic, Fedrigoni and Univacco. Inkjet on foil technology delivers a seamless application of metallic fnishes and Cerm and GM cement bright color effects on a wide range of substrates, including uncoated papers, offering maximum fexibility. This sustainable fnishing technology applies decorative fnishes partnershipwith minimal waste and without the need for tooling, such as printing plates or screens, which signifcantly reduces production time and costs. Labelexpo Americas 2022 cemented the According to the company, this unique technology guarantees consistent and partnership between GM and Cerm. The repeatable quality and reliability in label production for wine and spirits, health and possibility of integration with the Cerm beauty, and luxury-packaging markets, regardless of the job size. system increases effciency and automates Full integration of Kurz Unline module into Grafotronic DCL2 platform, thanks the workfow at all levels of label production.to Grafotronic’s 100 percent modular concept, allows to combine it with any Uffe Nielsen, CEO at GM, said: ‘Interfacing DCL2 modules. Cerm software with the GM automation platform gives print shop owners instant in-depth production overview. At the same time cost is saved as external “data Amcor increases strategic investment in ePaccollection” boxes are no longer needed. A One of the global leaders in developing and producing responsible packaging has small but signifcant improvement to GM confrmed it will make a further strategic investment of up to 45 million USD in ePac fnishing equipment.’ Flexible Packaging to increase its minority shareholding in ePac Holdings.Geert Van Damme, managing director of ePac operates 25 sites globally, all with an identical set-up, offering customers Cerm, added: ‘We are happy that GM has automated quoting, digital printing capabilities and fast service times across several joined our large group of industry partners. product specifcations.Step by step, we will continue to integrate Amcor’s executive vice president of strategy and development, Ian Wilson, said: and automate together and improve the ‘This additional investment refects our confdence in ePac’s entrepreneurial team effciency of our customers.and its proven ability to rapidly scale in the high growth, often higher value short-run segment. Since our initial investment last year, we have been deeply impressed with All4Labels launches ePac’s focused and innovative business model centered around deploying a very high level of digitalization and customization. Human Blend campaign‘ePac’s proven digital technologies enable the delivery of exceptional service levels All4Labels has launched The Human Blend and signifcantly reduced lead times. These specializations are designed to meet campaign, offering new perspectives to the the unique speed to market and service needs of locally based small to medium rapidly growing market of shrink sleeves customers, skill sets that are highly transferable to areas of Amcor’s core business.’combining the company’s experience in digital printing and variable data.All4Labels’ approach creates a model UPM receives all-time high EcoVadis scoreaimed at guiding brand owners from EcoVadis has recognized UPM with a Platinum level based on the company’s projects’ conception to completion. With the sustainability performance in the following four categories: environment, labour dedicated business unit All4Graphics, brand and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. Only one percent of the owners can now use packaging to build 90,000 global companies assessed received the Platinum score. memorable consumer experiences and meet Compared to previous years’ assessments, UPM received its all-time high broader business goals.score of 87/100. labelsandlabeling.com