Contents6 | Contents 32 56 6268 75 85Regulars Trends Features9 Editor’s welcome 62 Supply chain fears hit 81 Turning words into actionUK converter Mercian Labels helps industrial labeling market10 Newscustomers reach circular economy goals Major trends lost their signifcance by introducing liner recyling service as market players focused on supply 16 New products specialchain issues85 Unstoppable force27 InstallationsPolish label innovator Reganta 68 M&A in North Americaimpresses with signifcant investment The label industry is no stranger to 32 Label & packaging showcaseand ambitious expansion plansM&A, but a recent surge of activity is changing the face of the sector35 Mike Fairley column89 3D effects for shrink sleevesNew technology from Pantec enables 75 Sustainable substrates: Hemp41 Andy Thomas-Emans column3D images to be printed on shrink sleevesHemp is gaining momentum as a sustainable substrate option for labels 43 Continuous improvement 107 Inspirational showcase for wine and spirits labels131 World-class converters 46 Branding and design Labels displaying local heritage of wine emerge in southwest Chinaand spirits are produced by All4Labels’ 53 M&AOpportunities are being eagerly seized fagship facilities around the globeby a new generation of world-class 55 Young managers converting companies109 Machine eye ensures 56 Q&A: Philippe Voet, Finatpatients’ safety139 The path to successMachine vision systems are leading In a shrinking labor market, offering a 144 Label trends the way in eliminating the risks of clear career path can be invaluable for human errorrecruiting and retaining workforce talentlabelsandlabeling.com