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The article evaluates several products including UV flexo printing plates from Dantex, the Cyrel flexographic platemaking solutions from DuPont Packaging Graphics, and teh Screen Truepress Jet L350UV, flexographic solutions, from Anderson & Vreeland.

The article discusses the prepress software of Esko, a global supplier of integrated products and prepress software, ensures quality, consistency and speed to market. Topics discussed include the developments of the software for simplifying the user experience, the investing in automation software and the featured Modern workflows like CloudFlow.

The article discusses the potential impact of promotional labels among consumers, advertising companies and in marketplace. Topics discussed include the usage of instant redeemable coupons (IRCs) which provide cost savings, the research conducted by Promotional Marketing Association regarding the instant on-packaging coupon redemptions and the role of shelf talkers through calling the attention to certain pricing or nutritional information.

The article focuses on components for label converting process which include rewinders and unwinders that should be capable of faster speeds, automation, waste management and meeting customer needs. It presents views of Chiara Prati, sales manager at the finishing firm Prati Co., on controlling tension for the process. It mentions challenges that should be overcome by printing press.

The article focuses on the innovations in ink products for the label industry. Topics discussed include several advantages of high quality ink systems such as faster printing speeds, color strength, and better adhesion, several ink manufacturers such as INX International, Siegwerk, and Sun Chemical, and customization trend of ink in the printing industry.

The article offers information on several printing and inspection equipment manufacturers such as AB Graphic International, Advanced Vision Technology (AVT), and Erhardt+Leimer. Topics discussed include web inspection solutions offered by PC Industries for label converters and packaging printers, the stroboscopic inspection lights offered by Unilux, and the rewinders offered by Rotoflex which integrates inspection options.

The article offers brief information on several slitter rewinders from manufacturers of printing equipment including the inspection slitter rewinder (SRI) inspection from AB Graphic International GmbH, Base Slitter Rewind (BSR) from Aztech Converting Systems, and UR 440 from Kocher+Beck GmbH + Co.

The article offers brief information on several digital inkjet presses from developers of inkjet presses including the L801 color label printer from Afinia Label, ADSI iTech Cypher from Allen Datagraph Systems Inc., and Commercial Class 2600 Series from Colordyne Technologies LLC.

The article examines the growth in sleeve labels marketing across the globe. Topics discussed include views of Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute Inc.'s chairman Dan Muenzer, remarks of AWA Alexander Watson's senior consultant William Llewellyn on the popularity of sleeve labels and remarks of Avery Dennison's product manager Cindy Collins on shrink sleeve labels.

The article profiles several converter companies that are making noteworthy contributions to the industry. Topics discussed include views of chief executive officer John Wynne Junior of Virginia-based Fortis Solutions Group, expansion of the industry by label and packaging company Inland and converterStrouse Corp.that is finding growth with an optimistic and aggressive culture.

The article reports on films being supplied by substrate providers to flexible packaging and industrial markets. It reveals that North Carolina-based pressure sensitive label supplier Acucote Inc. offers films that are compatible with flexographic, offset and direct thermal print technologies. It further mentions that pressure sensitive adhesive maker Avery Dennison Corp. has launched two new films for use in health, personal care and wine and spirits.

The article reports on the advancement of beer label industry with the expansion of beer market across the world. Topics discussed include specialty paper firm AWA Alexander Watson Associates' report on the percentage of beer companies' market, views of pressure sensitive adhesive maker Avery Dennison Corp.'s global marketing director Laura Clark and remarks of label material supplier UPM Raflatac's market development manager Trevor Richardson.

The article offers brief information on several flexo printing presses including the FB-3 press from Nilpeter, the XFlex X6 press from Omet and the M5 line of digital flexo presses from Gidue.

The article discusses competitive label market in Latin America. Topics discusses include use of machine industry company Mark Andy's retrofits to print labels such as including extended content and multi-web printing, the views of Rick Clendenning, chief executive officers (CEO) of INX International Ink Co., on the same, and the views of John Cavey, sales manager at Mark Andy, on flexible packaging applications.

The article presents the brief profile of label printer service provider Mepco Label Systems, located in Lodi, California and founded in 1950s by Alfred Gassner. It mentions that currently company has 92 employees and expanded to a second location in Horn Lake, Mississippi. It also presents the views of Jennifer Tracy, daughter and current company president, regarding the same.

The article announces the anniversary of consumer and medical packaging company Gintzler International, which has been in business for over 100 years.

The article focuses on in-mold labeling (IML) and printing methods for it including flexo, gravure, and web offset. Topics discussed include the views of Ron Schultz, executive director of the In-mold Decorating Association (IMDA), regarding the process of IML printing; the annual Symposium & Exhibit Hall of the IMDA to promote IML printing in Skokie, Illinois; a study by the market research firm AWA Alexander Watson Associates regarding share of IML in the label printing market.

The article offers information on the growth and investment of China's label market. It informs that Chinese government has announced the lowest growth of the label market and also mentions the need for high productivity in converting and label application. It presents the views of Jari Haavisto, vice president of paper company UPM Raflatac..

The article discusses how innovative developments are contributing to evolution of wine label business. Topics discussed include Approach Guides Wine, a popular application that allows consumers to explore extensive wine profiles, report of the periodical "Wine Business Monthly" report concerning presence of 7,762 wineries in the U.S. as of 2014, and role of digital printing is also driving the wine market.

The article focuses on an increase in digital printing in the label industry and its impact on short run market. Topics discussed include impact of personalized messages on consumer attitudes towards brand marketing, views of Bob Leahey, associate director of InfoTrends' Color Digital Label and Packaging Service, on the growth of color digital printing for packaging, and adoption of personalized and digital label printing by QuickLabel Systems, a brand of printer manufacturers AstroMed Inc.

The article discusses the move of the automotive appearance products manufacturer Turtle Wax to rebrand its products featuring 10 Stock-Keeping Unit (SKUs), in cooperation with North American supplier Berlin Packaging LLC. Topics discussed include the solicited custom design proposals for the trigger bottles, the material reduction advantages and the challenge for the adjustment of the established brand.