FMN | September 13th, 2021

FMN | September 13th, 2021

Vol. 23 No. 19 An N.V. Publication Market News FLEX Serving The Flexographic Printing Industry For More Than Two Decades ®

September 13, 2021

Pack Expo Prepares For In-Person Event

FINAT Releases Labelstock Stats

After a relatively modest start in 2021, labelstock demand in Europe boomed in the second quarter, ac- cording to new statistics released by FINAT. Compared to the same quar- ter of 2020, consumption of self-ad- hesive label materials in Europe was 9.3 percent higher. Label demand already peaked in second quarter 2020 with an annual growth rate of 8 percent due to the Covid-19 outbreak.The demand peak in the spring of 2021 correlated with the general economic recovery in Eu- rope as demonstrated by the 13.2 per- cent growth of the EU economy com- pared to the second quarter in 2020. Increasing Demand Contrary to 2020, labelstock de- mand growth was led by volume pa- per roll demand, which increased by a record 14.6 percent year-on-year, as opposed to a 4.2 percent decline in demand for filmic roll label materi- als, compared to the peak in second quarter 2020 (when non-paper rolls registered a record increase of 22.4

by Greg Kishbaugh

P ACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO is scheduled for an in-person event September 27-29 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Show producer PMMI, The Associa- tion for Packaging and ProcessingTechnologies, will reunite the

packaging and processing community with more than 1,500 ex- hibitors, education and networking opportunities spread across four halls at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Processing Zone, located in the North Hall,will return this year featuring solutions to increase efficiency, achieve total sys- tem integration and help ensure safety. It is complemented by the new Processing Innovation Stage, focusing specifically on the latest breakthroughs in processing. The PACK to the Future exhibit debuts this year, which cele- brates the role of packaging and processing through history and

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will be announced at the show onTuesday, September 28.Additional packaging award winners from the past year-plus will reside at The Showcase of Packaging In- novations, sponsored byWestRock, and located within The Containers and Materials Pavilion.

the impact it is poised to have on the future. The cu- rated exhibit includes nearly 30 pieces of historical equipment, materials and photographs spanning 250 years. It will also feature robotics teams from Las Ve- gas area high schools showcasing their robots in the Future Innovators Robotics Showcase, sponsored by Rockwell Automation.The accompanying PACK to the Future Stage will offer free sessions on groundbreak- ing advancements by industry experts in pharmaceu- tical and cannabis packaging, wireless factory automa- tion, sustainable alternatives, smart packaging,artificial intelligence and more. PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2021 will offer free 30-minute exhibitor-hosted seminars on breakthroughs and best practices at The Innovation Stages running every day on the show floor. The Forum will offer free, 45-minute learning sessions on the latest industry trends, including small group dis- cussions and Q&As with organizations like the OpX Leadership Network, CPA, the Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers, The Organization for Automation and Control (OMAC) and PMMI Business Intelligence. The Technology Excellence Awards allows attendees to recognize and vote on innovative exhibitor technol- ogy never displayed at a PACK EXPO event.Winners

The Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) Breakfast:The NewWorld of Work on Tuesday, September 28, will feature Tracey Noonan, Co-Founder and CEO of Wicked Good Cupcakes, as keynote speaker, followed by a panel discussion on how to thrive in this fast-changing world,withYolanda Malone,Vice President of Global RD Foods at PepsiCo, and AJ Jorgenson, Vice President of Strategic Engage- ment at The Manufacturing Institute. The breakfast

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Labelstock Stats (Cont’d from Page 1)

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percent). The peak in paper roll demand already an- nounced itself in the first quarter, when reports came in about paper shortages in the supply chain, after a period of destocking. Overall, in the first half of 2021, self-adhesive label- stock demand in Europe grew by 5.4 percent com- pared to the first half of 2020 (plus 7.7 percent for paper rolls, and a ‘modest’ 0.3 percent for filmic rolls). Regionally,demand growth in the first half of 2021 was led by strong, double-digit year-on-year growth rates re- corded in UK & Ireland,Southern Europe and Eastern Eu- rope. It should be noted that a year ago, all three regions ‘underperformed’compared to Northern and Central Eu- rope,which peaked with above 15 percent growth rates in Q2 2020 and recorded substantial declines compared to this excessive period one year later. Nosco Begins Carton, Label Production At New Facility Nosco, Inc., a subsidiary of Holden Industries, Inc., has begun carton and label production at its new 175,000-square-foot Packaging Innovation Center in Pleasant Prairie,Wisconsin. “We recently began production, printing pharma- ceutical folding cartons on our Bobst Expertfold 110,” said Craig Curran,Nosco President.“This week,we will start producing labels using two new HP Indigo 6K Label machines. Moving forward, the Pleasant Prairie facility will be home to production for all label and carton orders placed hereafter that were historically produced at Nosco’s Gurnee and Waukegan facilities, respectively.” As previously announced in November of 2020, Nosco’s Packaging Innovation Center and headquar- ters building will consolidate much of the company’s northern Illinois workforce. The new Packaging Innovation Center in Pleasant Prairie,Wisconsin will be home to nearly 300 of Nos- co’s 700+ employee owners. All other staff will oper- ate out of Nosco’s existing facilities in Illinois, Texas, NewYork and Pennsylvania. Audits of the new facility will begin in late July, and the full grand opening is slated for fall of 2021. Edale Celebrates Partnership With Vetaphone British manufacturer Edale has further cemented its long-standing partnership with a Danish corona treatment specialist celebrating more than 1,000 Vet- aphone units installed in its presses.

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is sponsored by Emerson, ID Technology, Morrison Container Handling Solutions, Plexpack, Septimatech Group Inc. and SMC. PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO also boasts a large number of Pavilions. The PACKage Printing Pavilion (North Hall) will fo- cus on the advantages of digital printing. The Containers and Materials Pavilion (North Hall) will highlight the latest innovations in paperboard, glass, metal and plastic, flexible and resealable packag- ing, as well as containers and materials.

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The Reusable Packaging Pavilion, sponsored by the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) (South Upper Hall), will showcase sustainable packaging solutions to help reduce waste, cut costs and gain chain efficiency. The Confectionery Pavilion, sponsored by National Confectioners Association (NCA)(South Upper Hall), will demonstrate the latest trends and technologies re- lating to aeration, batch refining, shaping, and cluster production. The Workforce Development Pavilion will be dedi- cated to providing resources to strengthen and grow the existing workforce. The Amazing Packaging Race, sponsored by Emerson, brings teams from colleges and universities to com- plete tasks at the booths of participating exhibitors. Center.

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Italian printing company I.B.E. has invested in a Bobst Master DM5, all in-line press for the production facility in Verderio, to optimize its label production. I.B.E. produces self-adhesive labels, multi-layer labels, and shrink sleeves for many customers in the food, wine and oil, household and personal care, and indus- trial sectors, both in Italy and internationally. The Master DM5 can reportedly be configured to the exact requirements of each customer, with flexo sta- tions and finishing units complementing the UV inkjet engine for all in-line label manufacturing.

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SuperCorrExpo Welcomes 3,000 Attendees AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, and TAPPI welcomed nearly 3,000 attendees and 226 ex- hibitors at SuperCorrExpo, August 8-12, in Orlando, Florida. SuperCorrExpo featured workshops,general sessions and the show floor, which allowed attendees to learn about industry trends, innovations, and new products and services. Keynote speakers included Pete Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Greif Inc.; Richard Boyd, Co-Founder and CEO of Tanjo, Inc.; Duncan Wardle, Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney and Founder of iD8 & innov8; Elizabeth McCormick, a leadership specialist and decorated U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot; David Sewell, CEO, WestRock; and Jim Morris, retired professional baseball player, and the inspiration behind the movie The Rookie . Workforce challenges were addressed in the Recruit- ing and Retaining Talent in Current Times workshop. At the same time, digital printing and its impact on the industry were discussed during supplier and convert- er panels. Competitor-proofYour Company and Deliv- ering Impactful Value Propositions were two work- shops that helped members learn techniques to grow their sales. Additional workshops included Artificial Intelligence and How It Can Be Securely Implement- ed ; How our Industry is Stronger Post-COVID ;and a panel on Virtual Training for Boxplants – Tools & Technique s. Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in specialty trainings. Best Practices on the Corrugator offered participants an understanding of each element in the corrugating process, leading to higher pro- ductivity and profitability, better quality, and reduced waste and downtime.The Production & Maintenance Forum gave attendees backstage visits to machines at SuperCorrExpo and special maintenance insights. Many TAPPI and AICC members were celebrated during the event for the awards they earned, including: TAPPI Award Winners • Benjamin Frank, Ph.D., Packaging Corporation of America: Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal Award • Peter Snyder:The President’s Choice Award • Lena Sharesky:Young Professional of theYearAward • Glenn Rogers:DavidA. Carlson Division Leadership and Service Award • Richard (Dick) Lund: 2021 Division Technical Award and Harry J. Bettendorf Prize AICC A ward Winners • JB Machinery: 1st and 3rd Place AICC / Board Con- (Cont’d on Page 8)

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BestBrightHalfHOUSE.qxp_Layout 1 9/12/18 4:26 PM Page 1 The AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference and Exhibition 2021 in Chicago will be a special edi- tion celebrating the 50th Anniversary of AWA Alexan- der Watson Associates. This conference, now in its 21st year is dedicated to sharing ideas,learning about market developments,solv- ing problems, and networking with colleagues across the value chain and all release liner application areas. With more than twenty sponsors, the conference in Chicago will gather the industry together with net- working opportunities, tabletop exhibitions, industry leadership panel discussions with CEOs and top exec- utives, debating industry challenges. As a complement, AWAVirtual will host a dedicated virtual exhibition page. AWA will conduct additional pre-event networking opportunities to ensure every delegate can book onsite meetings and participate in interactive roundtables in advance. AWA Confirms Release Liner Conference In November AWA Alexander Watson Associates has confirmed the return of in-person physical events, including the AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference and Exhibi- tion 2021,being held at the University Club of Chicago on November 15-17, 2021, in Chicago, Illinois.

PRINTING United Alliance Cancels 2021 In-Person Expo PRINTING United, scheduled to take place October 6-8, 2021, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, has been canceled. The PRINTING UnitedAlliance board of directors felt the ability to deliver a successful trade show event for all involved became significantly hampered recently with the growing uncertainty and spike in cases result- ing from the COVID-19 Delta variant, and its depress- ing effect on registration and exhibitor participation. Further details will be communicated directly to ex- hibitors and registered attendees. PRINTING United Expo 2022 will take place Octo- ber 19-21, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pet Food Packaging Market To Reach $19.72 Billion The global pet food packaging market is expected to be valued at $19.72 billion by end of 2028 from $10 billion in 2020, expanding at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 4.5 percent over the forecast period, according to a new report from Reports And >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16

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