FMN | October 17th, 2016

FMN | October 17th, 2016

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October 17, 2016

Vol. 18 No. 21

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FTA Conference Tackles Industry Issues by Greg Kishbaugh L ast week, the Flexographic Technical Association held its annual Fall Conference, hosting roughly 350 attendees. This year the association held the meeting at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. The event was chaired by Eric Frank, Senior VP Marketing and Product Management, KBA-Flexotecnica, and Sean Teufler,

Flint Group Acquires Printec Industries Flint Group has acquired Printec In- dustries, Inc. located in Marietta, Geor- gia. Printec manufactures and sells water-based inks for flexo and gravure applications to a group of key printers in the NorthAmerican region. High-End Supplier Printec, which was founded in 1991, supplies inks for high-end paper cups, plates, folding cartons, and other specialty applications. Flint Group’s Packaging & Narrow Web division manufactures and sup- plies inks and coatings to the Paper & Board, Flexible Packaging, Narrow Web and Sheetfed segments around the world. Expanding Reach With the intent of expanding its packaging businesses in the North American region, the company re- cently acquired Advanced Color Sys- tems, Inc. (ACS) and American Inks and Coatings (AIC). The addition of Printec is another step in this strate- gic journey to support customers in this region. For exclusive content and breaking news please visit www.flexomarketnews.com

Regional Onsite Consulting Project Manager, Siegwerk USA. The theme for this year’s event, Improving Today ... Envision- ing Tomorrow , played out over three days of presentations. After welcoming remarks from co-chairs Frank and Teufler, the FTA’s Mark Cisternino, President, and Joe Tuccitto, Educa- tion Director, provided on overview of their trip to this year’s drupa show in Dusseldorf, Germany, focusing on technologies that will affect the flexo industry. The duo reported on new press technologies on display at (Cont’d on Page 4) The Great Anilox Roll Debate featured presentations from Shane Weber ( center, standing ), and ( third from left ) Bill Poulson, David Skellie, Bill Bessett and Nick Harvey. Co-Chairs ( far left ) Eric Frank and Sean Teufler moderated the debate.

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Harper Wraps Up 2016 Roadshow Events In California Harper Corporation of America will be making its last stop on its 2016 Harper Roadshow in Pleasanton, California, on October 25. The free, one-day seminar will explore ways to integrate innovative technology and principles to run more efficient and competitive operations. Guest speakers will include representatives from Harper, Max Daetwyler Corporation, INX Internation- al, FlexoWash, and Eastman Kodak. The OpX Leadership Network, convened by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Tech- nologies, has announced that submissions for the third annual Sustainability Excellence in Manufactur- ing Awards are now open. The Program Submission Form and Project Submission Form are due by De- cember 15.The peer-reviewed awards recognize facil- ities for projects or programs that improve sustainability efforts in food, beverage or consumer product manufacturing operations. Sustainability Awards Open For Submissions

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the show, including the Neo XD LR Hybrid press from KBA-Flexotecnica and the Onyx XS from Uteco. In addition, Cisternino and Tuccitto analyzed the presence of digital presses on display and what the technology would mean long-term for the flexo industry. “Right now, digital technology is complementary to flexo, but we have to prepare for a day when it be- comes disruptive,” said Cisternino. Winner’s Circle Next, companies that have been prior winners of the FTA Technical Innovation Award discussed their technologies and how they have influenced flexo workflow. Presenters included Brian Cook from Mac-

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Talk with your Pamarco Representative about specifications for your application. Email [email protected] or visit www.pamarco.com Increased profitability is our goal for every client. Pamarco products, technical support and an understanding of the desires and dreams of our converters gives us the unique ability to stimulate positive growth. We provide each client with ready access to a team that is dedicated to improving both their printing processes and their productivity. Our consistent service and support delivers not only a product, but improved profitability as well. 7 YOUNG YEARS James knows Flexo! Committed to the market since 1946 , our business culture and value for relationships have been the drivers and differentiating factors behind our position as the most successful global flexographic anilox supplier to date. From offering the most extensive portfolio of products on the market, to offering the best consultative advice and delivering an overall superior customer service; all underpinned by our passionate corporate culture, Pamarco has been able to build enduring and meaningful relationships with converters and OEM suppliers around the globe.

Dermid, Rich Emmerling from Flint, and Peripheral Advanced Design’s Bernard Sanchez. Attracting, training and retaining qualified employ- ees was a theme addressed in several sessions. Dur- ing the Developing Productive, Profitable Talent — A Trainer’s Guide To Success , presenters discussed the challenges of training and the importance of es- tablishing the proper mindset for educating a compa- ny’s workforce. Presenters included Rory Marsoun, Esko; Jessica Harrell, Anderson & Vreeland; Bob Coomes, Plastic Packaging Technologies; and Greg Horney, Frankston Packaging. Attaining Goals Mark Mazur, Digital Prepress Consultant; Nona Woolbright, Clemson Instructor; and Kim Madigan, Smyth Companies, tackled the ways in which to en- sure proper workflow, including how to best plan for the most efficiency. A session on producing results gained insights from Ann Michaud, 3M; Mike Huey, Siegwerk; and Al Mar- quardt, Kimberly-Clark, as they focused on meeting company goals through consistent action. Best prac- The Fall Conference also featured a trade show demonstrating the latest technologies from participating companies.

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Wine Market Labels To Show 2 Percent Increase The market for wine labels across all formats is fore- cast to grow by 2 percent between 2016 and 2018, ref lecting increasing levels of wine production around the globe, according to a new report from AWA Alexander Watson Associates. However, growth in global wine consumption is challenged by the in- creasing popularity of other alcoholic beverages — particularly craft beers and some spirits — so the in- centive to raise the level of visual appeal of wine la- beling and packaging remains strong. Europe currently claims the major share of global wine production, at 62 percent, with the wine-grow- ing countries of South America — Argentina, Chile, and Brazil— in second place with a 10 percent share, and the United States third with 8 percent. These three regions also dominate the use of wine labeling materials. Overall, as AWA research shows, the wine producers still prefer traditional paper label sub- strates over film substrates. Pressure-sensitive labels continue to capture market share from traditional glue-applied labels, with more than 60 percent of total usage, and are forecast by AWA to grow at 2.8 percent per year in 2016 to 2018). Glue-applied labels, with a 36 percent share, will also grow fractionally, while the ‘newcomer’ tech- nologies, sleeve labels, will increase their current small share by a massive 7.1 percent per year over the same period. The third annual “Printing for a Better Future” event, sponsored by Pamarco, benefited a number of at-risk kids in Kosovo. Each year, Pamarco employees, their families and friends donate bedding, toys, and many other items to children around the world. The donations are collected over the course of the year, then packaged and shipped by Pamarco. This year, the shipment was received by a Georgia family that relocated to Kosovo in order to work with locals in helping at-risk children and helping them develop life skills. Over the past three years, the shipments have con- sistently grown. This year was no exception. “This is Pamarco’s third year collecting and contributing through in-house packaging and shipping of the do- nations,” said Katie Graham, Pamarco’s Marketing and Communications, “and each year we’ve not only reached our collection goals, but we have also in- creased participation.” Pamarco Donates To At-Risk Children

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ICE USA Announces Ask The Expert Participants

• Kelly Robinson (Static) • Dave Roisum (Web Handling & Converting) • Dave Rumson (Slitting & Rewinding) • Kenneth McCarthy (Clean Room Coating Solutions) Esko, Corbus Form Partnership Esko and Corbus LLC have signed a teaming agree- ment to combine their products and service exper- tise to better support their clients. This latest partnership is one in a series Esko has engaged in to build a growing network of knowl- edgeable system integrators that, like Esko, have a strong presence in the brand owner community. This strategy complements Esko’s delivery of soft- ware and services into the brand owner community for packaging management and brand management projects, including solutions like Esko’s WebCenter and MediaBeacon. The Corbus partnership is set to deliver smooth im- plementations and support when there is a require- ment to integrate Esko solutions with ERP and other back-end systems within brand owner organizations which will help reduce time to market.

Converting professionals attending ICE USA 2017, the international converting exhibition in Orlando, Florida, April 25-27, 2017, will have access to even more solutions and troubleshooting advice for their specific technical challenges thanks to an expanded Ask the Experts program. The Ask the Experts program is a service that ICE USA provides its attendees, offering them the chance to book one-on-one complimentary appointments with some of the industry’s leading consultants.They can use their time to get outside opinions on strate- gic decisions, discover solutions to expand their busi- ness, or receive troubleshooting advice to solve production or operational challenges. ICE USA has expanded the program this year, launching an Ask the Exper ts community on LinkedIn, where professionals in the converting in- dustry can connect, share expertise, and continue conversations started at the show any time of the year. The ICE USA 2017 Ask the Experts Team includes: • Vincent DiTrolio (Flexo Printing) • Ingrid Brase (Pressure Sensitive Adhesives) • Edward D. Cohen (Web Coating)

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PACK EXPO Las Vegas Positioned To Break Records With little more than a year to go, the 2017 install- ment of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Pack- aging EXPO, being held September 25–27, in Las Vegas, Nevada, is reportedly positioned to surpass its 2015 numbers, according to PACK EXPO producer, PMMI,The Association for the Packaging and Process- ing Technologies. At the completion of exhibitor booth selection, PACK EXPO Las Vegas is up 10 percent with nearly 700,000 net square feet sold and Healthcare Pack- aging EXPO is up 20 percent, compared to this same number of weeks out in 2015.The show is ex- pected to be a sold-out event with 2,000+ exhibit- ing companies. According to 2015 show statistics, 86 percent of at- tendees recommend, influence or make the final buy- ing decision in the purchasing process. FTA Calls For Entries For Technical Innovation Awards The Flexographic Technical Association announced the 2017 Technical Innovation Award competition is

open for entries. Applicants can submit entries now through February 10, 2017. The annual competition serves as the global stage for innovation to honor outstanding new ad- vancements in technologies, products and process- es that optimize and advance the f lexographic printing process. Throughout its history, the competition has induct- ed nearly 30 companies into its roster of innovators. Winning technology has spanned everything from both narrow web and wide web printing presses to automatic platemaking devices to RFID tags to proof- ing and color analysis software. Entries are evaluated by a panel of industry experts well versed in current best practices, tools and methodologies. Each entry is placed into one of three categories: Prepress-Graphics, Prepress-Press- room and Heavy Converting Equipment. From there the entries are judged and scored in six specific areas: Description of Technology; Technical Achieve- ment; Technical Impact on the Industry’s Future; Supporting Material; User Testimonials; and Presenta- tion of Submission. Winners will be announced Sunday, April 30 in Phoenix,Arizona, during FTA’s annual Awards Banquet.

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tices for enhancing quality and productivity through calibration, quality control and measurement tech- niques were addressed. Quality control in substrates is one of the key ingre- dients to success in flexo printing, which was ad- dressed in the Substrates & Beyond panel, presented by Julie Billing, Spinnaker Coating;Aaron Hootkin, En- ercon Industries; and Matteo Lanata from KBA-Flex- otecnica. Many downstream problems in printing can be traced all the way back to substrates. The panel examined the types of substrates used in the flexo in- dustry and the ways in which their surfaces are en- hanced to accept ink film transfer. A Trained Workforce The third morning of the program picked up the theme of training and attracting workforce talent again. The Envisioning Tomorrow’s Pressroom ses-

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sion featured Jason Roberts from Label Technology; Ted Biggs,AWT Labels & Packaging; and James Stone, VinEquities, who discussed how to go about recruit- ing top employees, training them properly and keep- ing them happy, engaged and productive. The sessions concluded with The Great Anilox Roll Debate , focusing on what is considered the heart of the flexo process. Bill Bessett, ARC Interna- tional; Nick Harvey, Apex International; Bill Poulson, Harper Corporation of America; David Skellie, Inter- f lex Laser Engravers; and Shane Weber, Bingham Flexo Services, who represent Pamarco, provided in- depth analysis of the various options available to printers in regards to anilox rolls, stressing that a company’s individual needs will ultimately decide which technology they employ. Eric Frank ( standing ) leads a discussion on sub- strates with Julie Billing, Spinnaker Coating; Aaron Hootkin, Enercon Industries; and Matteo Lanata, KBA-Flexotecnica.

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Fardem Packaging Invests In Absolute Upgrade Five years after its first introduction to Absolute — creators of Carbon Fibre print chamber system — Fardem Packaging bv is investing heavily in addition- al Absolute equipment at its Edam site in the Nether- lands. Not only is the company upgrading existing machines, it is also installing Absolute chambers on new machines. Fardem was established 125 years ago and focuses on heavy duty packaging predominantly for the chemical, fertilizer, animal feed and food industries. The company also manufactures specialised poly- thene films for the business-to-business sector. Since the company’s upgrade project began in 2011, it has installed a total to 65 chambers to date. UPM Raflatac Launches Brazil Reforestation Project The Atlantic Forest that hugs the coastal areas of Brazil is one of the country’s most environmentally threatened biomes. UPM Raflatac will be contribut- ing to the protection of this vital ecosystem by part- nering on a one-hectare reforestation project of the Jaguari River. UPM Raflatac has teamed up with the Prefeitura Municipal de Jaguariúna, Ambev, The Nature Conser- vancy, Associação Mata Ciliar, Embrapa-Meio Ambi- ente,Agência das Bacias PCJ and Agência Nacional de Águas (ANA) for this reforestation project along a Permanent Protection Area of the Jaguari River in the city of Jaguariúna, where UPM Raflatac Brazil is head- quartered and operates a terminal supporting the South American market. The project kicked off on Wednesday, October 5 with a special tree planting event attended by UPM Raf latac employees and local students. Part of the city of Jaguariúna’s “Programa Bacias Jaguariúna”, which creates partnerships with compa- nies located there, the Brazil Reforestation Project will create a riparian buffer zone along the Jaguari River, which supplies 95 percent of the water supply to the nearby city. Riparian buffers help improve water quality by preventing pollutants from reaching a river or stream, and by planting 1,666 native Mata Atlantic species trees, construction of fences along the re- covered area, and continued maintenance, the river will flow cleaner than ever before. It is expected the project will last for two years, due to wildfire prevention, soil treatment, irrigation, and growth of the planted trees.

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Adheso-Graphics, Inc. www.adheso-graphics.com

AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current tech- nology flexo mounting tapes and backing systems for cor- rugated plate mounting. Flexstik hard vinyl, FlexSoft, bi.esse brand, Gold Series Thin tapes for sleeve and Narrow web plate mounting. Specialty tapes that cover the vast thickness range re- quirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving services for unique customers & applications.

Advanced Prepress Graphics, Inc. www.flexoprepress.com

Flexo Plate making at it’s finest. All format’s available up to 42” x 80”. Flexo artwork, Flexo films, and Flexo Plates.

Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com

A&V manufactures a complete line of photopolymer plate processing systems and is a leading distributor of flexo- graphic platemaking materials. A&V also sells digital imag- ing systems and software specifically designed for flexography.

ARC International www.ARCInternational.com

ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nanotechnolo- gy laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manu- facturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.

Comexi Group Industries S.A.U. www.comexigroup.com

The Comexi Group is a leading supplier of quality flexographic C.I. presses for the flexible packaging indus- try worldwide. We also provide solventless laminators, slitter/rewinders and related peripheral equipment such as automatic wash-up systems, solvent recovery sys- tems, automatic roll unloaders, and plate cylinder/sleeve storage systems. DuPont Packaging Graphics is the world’s leading suppli- er of flexographic printing systems in digital and conven- tional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and finishing products. For more than 35 years, beginning with Cyrel®, the first photopolymer printing plate, through to today’s digital workflow revolution, DuPont has been driving innovation in the Flexo and package printing industries. The Digital Cyrel® FAST imaging system has been broadly recognized for its efficiency, productivity, print perfor- mance, and environmental benefits. DuPont Packaging Graphics www.cyrel.com/na

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Global Protective Packaging Market To Grow To $50B The Global Protective Packaging Market is poised to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of around 6.7 percent over the next decade to reach ap- proximately $50.39 billion by 2025, according to a new report from Research and Markets. Global Sleeve Labels Market To Reach $10.6B In 2016 In 2016, the global market for sleeve labels is ex- pected to expand exponentially and reach $10.6 billion, registering a year-to-year growth of 5.2 per- cent over 2015, according to a new report from Persistence Market Research. The packaging solu- tions in the global healthcare and personal care sector will continue boosting the demand for sleeve labels, owing to their cost efficiency and ap- peal attributes. In 2016, the market share of sleeve labels is expect- ed to account for about 12 percent in the global la- belling market and is anticipated to increase at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of more than 5 per- cent during the forecast period 2016-2024. The

growth of the global sleeve labels market will be ma- jorly concentrated in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region due to the mounting demand for packaged food products in China, India and other ASEAN countries. Owing to this, the APAC sleeve labels market is pro- jected to register a high CAGR of 6.2 percent during the forecast period. CCE South East Asia 2016 Debuts The debut CCE event in South East Asia, was held at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand, September 21-23. A total of 3,248 buyers from the corrugated and carton packaging industries visited the three-day event. When exhibitor attendees are taken into account, the total industry professionals at the show exceeded 3,700. Almost 100 international equipment and service suppliers exhibited at the event. Buyers came from 27 different countries and included significant dele- gations from all key ASEAN markets. CCE South East Asia 2018 will return to BITEC Bangkok, September, 5-7, 2018.

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RAKO, X-label, Baumgarten Merge

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The management of RAKO, X-label and Baumgarten have announced that the three companies will merge with plans to create a label printing “powerhouse” that will stretch from Latin America, across Europe and Asia. The new group of companies will have more than 3,000 employees spread over 30 produc- tion sites worldwide and a turnover in excess of $500 million. The merger combines RAKO group and X-label group from Germany, and Brazilian Baumgarten group.The headquarters of the new group will be sit- uated in Witzhave near Hamburg, Germany. Matthias Kurtz (supply chain), Adrian Tippenhauer (sales and business development),Tim Fiedler (finance) and Jan Oberbeck (sales and business development) will serve as partner-CEOs of the newly formed group. The full integration is currently underway with com- pletion expected in 2017 at which point the name of the new company will be made public. Inovar Packaging Group Acquires LabelPrint America Inovar Packaging Group, LLC, a label manufacturer headquartered in Arlington, Texas, has purchased La- belPrint America of Newburyport, Massachusetts.The Idealliance Ideadvisors business advisory group was retained by LabelPrint to help it find a buyer that would support its growth strategies. Tony Yemma, LabelPrint America’s Owner and Chief Executive Officer, will join Inovar as a Sales Consultant. LabelPrint America’s President, Robin Hamilton, will serve as a member of Inovar’s man- agement team as a Vice President and the General Manager of LabelPrint America.The LabelPrint Amer- ica division of Inovar will continue to operate from the Newburyport location. Earlier this year, Inovar acquired three label compa- nies: Murray Label & Printing in nearby Dallas,Texas; 21st Century Labels & Packaging in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and SafePrints in Miami, Florida. Sun Chemical Supports Canadian Customers Online Sun Chemical has expanded its online support plat- form, SunSupportOnline.com , to its Canadian cus- tomers.Available now in both French and English, the online platform allows users to view order history, re- order products from a personalized product catalog, and check the shipment status of open orders.

Eaglewood Technologies, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com

Eaglewood Technologies offers the Sanilox™ Anilox Roll Cleaning System, an innovative, environmentally safe sys- tem. Sanilox™2.0 uses a touch-screen interface to clean rolls in-line or off-line with the simple touch of a button. It can be operated in English or Spanish and monitor roll in- ventory by entering roll information into the touch-screen interface. Eaglewood Technologies offers cleaning service in your facility, or a ship-in roll cleaning program. Flint Group Flexographic Products develops, manufactur- ers and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consum- ables, including: nyloflex® photopolymer printing plates and processing equipment, and dayCorr® die-cutting blankets and anvil covers. With a strong customer focus, unmatched service and support, and superior products, Flint Group strives to provide exceptional value, consistent quality and continuous innovation to customers around the world. Flint Group www.flintgrp.com

Harper Corporation of America www.harperimage.com

We’ve made ceramic anilox rolls longer than anyone in the world and pride ourselves on being the best in the world. Whether wide web, narrow web, newspaper, or cor- rugated markets, Harper continuously strives to bring new flexographic products and services to the printing industry that will improve the quality of your graphics.

J I MacWilliam Co., Inc. www.jimacwilliam.com

Used equipment for flexible packaging, folding carton, paper, film, foil and non-woven industries. Professional, knowledgeable service for more than 30 years.

KBA-Flexotecnica – Get the Edge www.kba-flexotecnica.com/en/

Flexotecnica’s patented Safe Sleeve Change® system and Speedy Clean® auto washup system are designed to give converters a competitive edge through Flexotecnica’s commitment to research and development. Sales, service and support for Flexotecnica presses is provided by KBA North America, Inc. in Dallas, Texas with U.S. resident technicians, an extensive spare parts inventory and an ex- perienced, dedicated service staff. Mark Andy, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of nar- row and mid-web printing and converting equipment. The company has a rich history of delivering solutions to in- crease productivity and profitability for the label and pack- aging markets. The company supplies leading global brands including Comco printing/converting machinery, Mark Andy printing/converting machinery and UVTechnolo- gy curing systems and replacement parts. Mark Andy, Inc. is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with sales and dis- tribution offices in France, Switzerland, and the UK. Mark Andy, Inc. www.markandy.com

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Esko To Conduct Brand Packaging Events

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Esko is conducting three regional Brand Packaging & Technology Summits.The free events will take place: • October 4: M Club Room at TCF Stadium - Univer- sity of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, event and stadium tour. • October 12: Founders Brewery, Grand Rapids, Michigan, event and group dinner. • October 20: Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, event and entrance into aquarium. “While Esko has a long-standing heritage with a ma- jority of package printers and converters, as the needs of the packaging supply chain continue to evolve, we are increasingly gaining traction with our packaging so- lutions directed to brand owners,” explained Joe Ecker- le, Esko Brand Owner Director.“More and more brands in fast-moving consumer goods and pharmaceuticals understand the need for efficient solutions to get their packaging from ideation to shelf faster while still avoid- ing costly errors. Especially with increased regulatory requirements — including the recent changes to the Nutritional Facts Table — there is need for information and guidance. These summits are one way that Esko can help its brand owner customers and contacts.” While the program will be sponsored by Esko,Media- Beacon (developer of its asset management solution), GlobalVision (provider proofreading technologies), X- Rite (providers of complete end-to-end color manage- ment solutions), and Corbus (specializing in leveraging innovative processes and technology), will also partici- pate in some or all of the events. Finding Solutions The full-day agenda will begin with a complete demonstration of brand management solutions, in- cluding project briefing, structural packaging develop- ment, graphic design development, the merging of 3D structure and graphics, packaging management, auto- mated content and design inspection, project collabo- ration and approval, and digital asset management. Due to the particular importance and short timeline for compliance of the recent changes and require- ments to the U.S. FDA Nutritional Facts Table, there will be considerable focus on content management and new software to easily create updated FDA nutritional templates on existing packaging.After lunch, there will be a group discussion about industry challenges and trends (particularly regulatory, social/mobile pressure, supply chain complexities, technology adoption and process standardization). The remainder of the day is reserved for rotating breakout sessions where smaller groups can dive deeper into each solution.

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