82 | Labelexpo India 2022 review“As the multinational FMCG brands move into the Indian market, the trend is labels that have to be food safety compliant and with no traces of UV migration. That will grow in the future as more and more companies Erhardt+Leimer promoted its inspection technology at the showmove to India and they expect this”production, transport, or storage, or in high temperatures. Gulf Packaging Industries of Saudi Arabia promoted its BOPP Labelexpo India 2022 set record numbersflms and launched flms for IML (in-mold labels) at the show.Labelexpo India 2022 welcoming over 12,000 visitors to the Holostik launched several new products. Nano Optical Image India Expo Centre in Greater Noida on the outskirts of Delhi – OVDs (optically variable devices) offer extremely high resolutions an increase of 22 percent compared to the last show in 2018.and can include nano text (up to 5 microns), nano images and The show featured more than 250 exhibitors from around microstructures. Also new is Optashield, based on custom the world, and particularly showcased the advances made by holographic technology, which displays two different colors at the Indian supplier industry in the four years since the last different viewing angles. India show. The aisles were buzzing and multiple deals were The company demonstrated the Half Scratch QR Code, which closed through the four days of the show.applies a half scratch layer over the QR code, preventing replication Labelexpo India 2022 featured the Indian Label Association and tampering with the QR code. It can be embedded in both (LMAI) awards, showcased in a gala event at the showground.OVDs (holograms) and labels. The show also featured a Digital Embellishment Trail. Kurz launched its Distorun cold foil transfer module in India Monotech demonstrated its dSpark UV inkjet label digital alongside an extraordinarily convincing 3D-effect metallic foil. varnish and cold foiling press to coincide with the trail, while Distorun is a rail-mounted module which allows single foil images Vinsak promoted laser die cutting and Konica Minolta its MGI to be placed anywhere on a roll regardless of repeat length. The JetVarnish3Dweb. unit operates at 100 m/min. Appadurai A, country manager, HP India Sales, commented, Self-adhesive labelstock and silicone liner manufacturer MLJ ‘Labelexpo India is an important show for us as far as label Industries launched and showcased a host of release liners and business goes. We defnitely got focused people at our stand labelstock materials. that we don’t see in other shows.’The company promoted its full range of release liners including Amit Sheth of Pulisi, added, ‘Labelexpo India 2022 has been glassine, paper, CCK, SCK, recycled PE liner yellow and white, MG very exciting for us. We had been looking for such a platform kraft and PE. Among labelstocks, MLJ shows semi-gloss, PP white, to network with industry friends. And we look forward to the PP silver, PP clear, DT, silver MET paper and removable silver PP. Labelexpo series.’The manufacturer launched clear on clear, battery, tire, pharma, Grant Blewett, chief commercial offcer, Miraclon, said, specialty labels for corrugated applications, wash off, PET clear, ‘Labelexpo India is the premier labeling show within the Indian PET white label, PE clear, PE white and repositionable labels and market. Labelexpo is something that is very important for PET liner. Miraclon and has been for many years, so it was good to be Orianaa Decorpack showed its full range of shrink sleeve flms, back. We were impressed with how busy it has been and have noting the growing use of PET against PVC. Recyclability of PET seen many really good customers and prospects.’remains an issue in India compared to PVC, says the company. Commented Pradeep Saroha, event director Labelexpo Polyart is one of a growing number of companies that has India 2022, ‘Labelexpo India 2022 was the biggest show so far invested in the Indian market recently with the opening of a in its history in terms of both participation and visitors. The subsidiary in Mumbai.four-day show was packed with new visitors from commercial Polyart showcased HDPE in-mold labeling technology, allowing print industry eyeing labels market and neighboring countries for easier plastic recycling along with the container. Also on the including Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. I would like to extend sustainability front, the company launched its rPolyart in India, my gratitude to all of the associations and partners for their after a successful European launch last year. The product is made constant support in making the show a success. I look forward of 30 percent post-consumer recycled content. Polyart also to welcoming all of you at Labelexpo India 2024!’promoted Fiber Skin, a substitute for plastic that is weather- and Jade Grace, Labelexpo Global Series portfolio director, said, water-resistant.‘It was wonderful to see Labelexpo India bouncing back after Rakesh Paper Company presented a range of A-grade stocks of four years away. The show was buzzing with excitement and self-adhesive materials under the brand name Hippotac. many deals were done – it was clear many converters were Stamping foil provider Shaharaji Associates showcased the waiting for the show to make their new investment decisions. ITW ShineMark range of cold foils under the name of its new frm I would also like to thank all our partners who helped make the Sharjun India. Sharjun India is an affliation between Shaharaji show the resounding success it was.’Associates and Arjuna Global Impex.Labelexpo India partners include the Labels Manufacturers Shree Lamipack demonstrated its range of security labels Association of India (LMAI), All India Federation of Master incorporating hologram strips, scratch off and QR codes. These Printers, World Print & Communication Forum, World labels can also be printed in up to 10 colors. The company Packaging Organisation, Printing Industry association of introduced a range of paper and flmic labelstocks with a range of Bangladesh and the Sri Lanka Association of Printers.adhesives and slit to preferred width. labelsandlabeling.com