As the show floors get set for the most-awaited Labelexpo Europe 2023, scheduled from September 11 – 14 at Brussels Expo in Belgium, Flexo Image Graphics (FIG), a leading distributor and service provider of flexo presses and associated equipment in the Indian sub-continent, is inviting visitors to the stands of its principles showcasing latest products and technologies. FIG represents Rhyguan, Luster, Maxcess, Mark Andy, Kluge, Presstek, Rotoflex, Eson, and KDS.
Gourav Roy, MD, FIG, said, “At Labelexpo Europe 2023, our principles are coming up with latest technologies and updated equipment to meet the ever-changing demands from label converters. We happily invite all our existing label converters and prospects to grab the latest products and technologies at Labelexpo Europe 2023.”
He continues, “As the demand of packaged food and goods is pushing the industry, we are also ready and upgrading ourselves to fulfill the demand. We believe that label is a silent sales agent, not a printed piece of paper and film. So far, we have installed more than 300 Mark Andy presses and 50 Rhyguan finishing equipment in India and the numbers keep increasing. Please join us at Labelexpo Europe 2023 to witness the Mark Andy Pro Series in action, and others running live will be Rhyguan Modular Plus 330, new innovations from Maxcess, Labelhero Series inspection system from Luster and many more.”
Following are the details of offerings from FIG’s principles at Labelexpo Europe 2023.
Rhyguan presents modular PLUS 330
Rhyguan at Labelexpo Europe 2023 will present a compact fully digital finishing machine with Corona, which features full rotary flexo (flood varnish), digital die-cutting, and automatic slitting. The machine is ideally designed for die-cutting without any tooling, without compromising on materials or traditional look and feel of a die-cut label. It’s a modular machine with digital embellishments, specifically for efficient finishing of ultra-short-run jobs without any tool. It’s prepared for a JDF workflow and standard QR code scanning for automatic set-up.
For wine labels, Rhyguan will showcase its modular PLUS 330 with a new fast silkscreen unit, silk foil, and an excellent heavy-duty hot foil module with dual heating zones and constant dwell-time for reliable and fast set-up. For the longer-run jobs, the company will show 50% improved productivity by increasing the semi-rotary die-cut speed from 60m/min to 90m/min with an improved slitting rewinding machine with automatic DUAL knife slitting blades for wrap-around bands, an excellent web-advance, job memory function and JDF. For the longest-run jobs, Rhyguan will also showcase a brand new fully automatic turret with automatic glue applicators and a quick-change mandrel system. Rhyguan will showcase in Hall 9, Stand 9A16A.
Luster showcases LabelHERO series inspection system
For more than 20 years, Luster strategically concentrated on the machine vision industry, providing its customers with edge-cutting technology and solutions in configurable vision systems, intelligent vision equipment, and core vision devices. At Labelexpo Europe 2023, the company is showcasing the prospective 100% label quality delivery solution – LabelHERO series inspection system.
LabelHERO series inspection system is equipped with dual-camera inspection system, which is 4K/7K/8K color line-scan camera + 4K/8K mono line-scan camera. Engineered for security and variable data detection, such as barcode, 2D code, OCR, OCV, sequence number, and database matching, LabelHERO is a one-stop solution for mass/small batch label production such as inline/offline inspection application, and NG removal workflow (1 vs. 1/more). The system provides flexible integration with flexo printing, digital printing, die-cutting and slitting, and variable type of production lines. Luster will showcase in Hall 3, Stand 3E61.
Mark Andy marks global launch of new PRO Series flexo press
Mark Andy will use Labelexpo Europe 2023 as a launch pad to introduce a new PRO Series flexo press. Designed to be attainable for cost-effective self-adhesive label production, the new flexo press is based on well-proven, servo technology from Mark Andy’s Performance and Evolution Series. The new PRO Series has a modular structure which means that depending on the user’s requirement a pure flexo press can be upgraded with a digital toner unit and transformed into a hybrid model.
Addressing the growing demand for hybrid presses, Mark Andy will also showcase its hybrid technology that uses digital and flexo printing with conventional finishing. As hybrid presses have become increasingly popular among label printers and converters worldwide, Mark Andy boasts its bestseller Digital Series HD equipped with a KurzDistorun embellishment module. The press will be demonstrated live during Labelexpo Europe 2023. Also, running live will be Mark Andy’s latest version of Digital PRO Max toner hybrid.
Mark Andy will also showcase the expanding activities of its Mark Andy Print Products (MAPP) – a strategic part of the group that was established ten years ago. It offers a constantly growing and comprehensive portfolio of end-to-end solutions for label manufacturing, including equipment and consumables, as well as service and consultancy. Mark Andy will showcase in Hall 4, Stand 4C45.
Eson Flexible Dies shows advancement in cutting dies
Eson Flexible Dies, a leading manufacturer of cutting dies for the packaging industry, is using Labelexpo Europe 2023 as a platform where revealed its range of flagship products and solutions. Serving extensively across the flexible packaging & label sectors, the company’s product portfolio consists of flexible dies, hot stamping forms, magnetic cylinders, printing cylinders, rotary tools, and sheet offset dies.
Cutting dies from Eson Flexible Dies are made of high-strength steel using up-to-date CNC technologies. The company guarantees its products the maximum achievable tolerances, maximum service life, and economical operation when used on all types of cutting equipment (rotary, semi-rotary, flat). Maintaining standard quality complying with all high requirements for quality, Eson Flexible Dies produces customized cut-out shapes, their combinations, sharp corners, perforation, and any number of heights. Eson Flexible Dies will showcase in Hall 7, Stand 7B21.