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RotoMetrics
opens Bangkok
facility
RotoMetrics has opened a
sales and support facility
in Bangkok, Thailand,
to better service the growing markets in
Southeast Asia, China and India. Karen
Moreland, RotoMetrics' vice president of
international operations, commented: ‘With
direct access to RotoMetrics’ worldwide
manufacturing locations, our team is
committed to providing the region’s highest
level of customer service, including fast
response times and local support.’
Shaun Pullen, pictured, has been appointed
regional sales director for Asia, heading
the Bangkok facility. Pullen is a resident of
Thailand and has extensive experience in the
label industry.
Suron expands global
distributor network
Suron, an Israel-based supplier of flexible
dies, has appointed sales agents in Greece,
Italy and the Benelux countries.
3Print – an HP Indigo distributor located in
Athens – will act as Suron's sales agent in
the Greek market. 3Print deals with all the
major label printers in Greece and will now
be offering Suron's flexible dies and diecutting
tools in its product range.
Siad Group SRL, a supplier of machinery to
the labeling industry located in Milan, will
market Suron’s product range in Italy. The
company is run by Giampiero Cotza and
Alberto Bettinelli.
‘Both 3Print and Siad Group SRL come
from the digital labeling field and will be
using their extent networking and customer
base to promote Suron's flexible dies and
complementary rotary products,’ said the
company’s flexible die division marketing
manager Eliav Silberberg.
Meanwhile, Deltapak, a sister company
of Van Zalinge Benelux, now acts as
Suron's sales representative in Belgium, the
Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Silberberg continued: ‘The appointment
of three new agents comes after we have
established a solid relationship with sales
agents in India and South Africa. Over all
we are now enjoying a network of sales
agents who promote our brand and product
range and give the technical support to our
customers around the globe.’
Labels&Labeling
Labelexpo Europe, which will take place
on 23-26 September, will host new
feature areas dedicated to digital printing
and environmentally friendly products.
The Digital Printing Experience, which
was debuted at Labelexpo Americas
in Chicago last year, makes its first
appearance at the European event. The
area will contain a number of suppliers
showcasing digital printing, pre-press
and finishing equipment, and will host a
series of seminars and panel discussions
about the future of digital label printing
and its role in the development of the
label industry. Reflecting the trend
towards digital technology in all areas
of the label production process, the
Digital Printing Experience is set to cover
around 15 percent of the show’s floor
space.
Green Park, a section of the show
dedicated to environmentally friendly
products and ‘green’ initiatives, also
makes its European debut. The area
allows suppliers to display eco-friendly
products and visitors will be able to see
the latest developments in sustainable
processes and technology.
This year’s event also welcomes a
number of first-time exhibitors, including
Labelexpo Europe will host new
features at this year’s event
Labelexpo Europe
announces new features
Dedicated areas to digital printing and environmental
sustainability will make their European debuts
Screen Europe, a manufacturer of
system components for pre-press and
printing; Herma, a supplier of label
applicators and materials; and Radior, an
ink supplier. Among others, EMIS, MDC
Daetwyler and Axode will also exhibit for
the first time.
Commenting on the upcoming show,
Roger Pellow, Labelexpo managing
director, said: ‘Labelexpo Europe
continues to be the essential event in
the industry for senior professionals to
come and see the latest innovations
and technologies in action and make
important decisions in the bid to achieve
maximum productivity and profitability for
their business. The long-running show
provides a unique forum for converters
in this market to network and keep
up with the fast-moving technological
advances. We are looking forward to
another successful show in Brussels this
September.’
Tarsus Group, the organizer of the
Labelexpo Global Series of events,
reports that despite the current
economic climate, the floor space for this
year’s show is set to exceed that of the
record-breaking event which took place
in 2007.