Labelexpo India 2024 preview: TechNova Imaging Systems - Wink (Technovation)
PrintWeek spotlights the Top 55 exhibitors at Labelexpo India, the boutique event at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, taking place from 14-17 November 2024. Here is the seventh lot.
12 Nov 2024 | 658 Views | By PrintWeek Team
TechNova Imaging Systems | Stands: D26, E20
TechNova Imaging Systems will make a prominent appearance at Labelexpo 2024 with two stands. The company will showcase several star products, including the HP Indigo 6K digital narrow-web press, launched in 2021.
This digital press is capable of producing short-run, on-demand labels and packaging for a variety of applications, such as self-adhesive labels, folding cartons, shrink sleeves, lamitubes, pouches, and in-mould labels.
The HP Indigo 6K uses Liquid ElectroPhotography (LEP) technology, delivering print quality comparable to offset and gravure. Supporting a wide range of substrates and featuring single-shot printing, it ensures perfect colour registration with minimal waste, while eliminating the high setup costs associated with flexo printing. Live demonstrations of the HP Indigo 6K will take place at Stand E20, Hall 10.
At stand D26, TechNova will present a comprehensive lineup of packaging and labelling solutions. In addition to flexo plates from Asahi and letterpress and waterless plates from Toray, visitors will also see Esko Packaging Software, the digital label finisher from JWEI, UV flexo inks and coatings from Sakata INX, and flexo chemicals and specialty cleaners from PCO and TechNova. These solutions are designed to meet the evolving demands of the label and packaging industries, offering sustainability, efficiency, and superior print quality.
TechNova has been a regular participant at Labelexpo since 2012, showcasing its innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of printers and converters.
Toyo Corporation | Stand: J7
Toyo will display its water-wash flexo and thermal flexographic plates at Labelexpo 2024. Its water-wash flexo plates act as a substitute for solvent-wash flexo plates as an eco-friendly pre-press solution.
Toyo’s screen printing solutions help add value to the product's quality. The company will exhibit printed samples combining fine paper, unique screen printing techniques and diverse designs.
Toyo first participated in Labelexpo India in 2018.
UV Graphic Technologies | Stand: A18
UV Graphic Technologies has been participating in Labelexpo since 2002. Since then, it has participated in every Labelexpo event held in Europe, the USA and India. The company is set to unveil an array of new machines — the Ultraflex UFO 5, Ultraflex EFO, Dominator 370 digital hybrid press, Ultraflex USR +, Ultraflex VPM-700 AF, Pony IML die-cutting, Pony hotfoil FB, Core Maxx 2000, Pony UFS flatbed screen printing and Ultraflex UDF 370.
UV Graphics claims to have the first press with AI on board and be the fastest press in the labelling industry. It can be set up in under two minutes.
“Our presses have been in the market for over ten years and are used by leading label printers in India and abroad. We have successfully supplied hundreds of machines in the market and have several customers who have ordered their second, third, fourth and fifth machines with us. We have one customer in Vasai, SM Packaging, who sold all its Indian and imported machines and bought our fifth machine in a row, all within five years,” said Abhay Datta, director of UV Graphics.
The company has over 160 installations worldwide.
Vinsak | Stand: K22
Vinsak will unveil its Label-Decore machine, with features such as embossing, digital foiling, cast and cure effects and variable data printing at Labelexpo 2024.
The Label-Decore machine can create an embossing effect, digital foiling, cast-and-cure effect used to give 3D features as well as create variable data printing to produce barcodes, QR codes and serial numbers.
The company will also present its partner ABG International’s Digicon Lite, a compact digital finishing machine, available in both rotary and semi-rotary configurations for converters who want to add an additional capacity, or simply venture into label converting.
The company will also showcase the Vinsak VRL series, which is a portable roll lifter equipped with safety brakes for loading, unloading and transporting rolls. It helps reduce workplace injuries and any other material damage.
Webtech International Machineries | Stand: G42
Webtech International Machineries will display the WebFully servo ELS flexo presses in two models — the 450-mm working width (single-servo per station) and the 670-mm working width (dual-servo per station), both of which will be demonstrated live for the first time in India.
These flexographic printing machines are designed for high-quality label and packaging production. The fully servo ELS models enable precise and efficient printing with superior control and minimal downtime on a wide range of substrates.
Both models feature auto registration, ensuring precise print alignment, and come equipped with advanced tension control systems for flawless printing.
Webtech has already installed several fully servo ELS presses in both India and abroad. A recent success story involves a major label converter in Rwanda that reported a 20% increase in production efficiency and a significant reduction in waste after integrating the 340-mm ELS servo machine into its operations.
The company has installed over 140 flexographic presses globally, including more than 14 flexo presses in the last six months alone. Its target for the financial year 2024-2025 is to deliver over 30 flexo presses by March 2025.
Webtech first participated in Labelexpo India in 2012 and has been actively showcasing its latest innovations at every edition since.
Weldon Celloplast | Stand: E8
Weldon Celloplast will showcase the AstroNova QL-300 at Labelexpo India 2024. This groundbreaking five-colour toner-based tabletop label printer offers brand owners the ability to produce stunning, durable labels that stand out.
With the addition of white toner to the traditional CMYK process, the QL-300 allows for high-resolution printing at 1,200 dpi in a single pass, enabling vibrant designs on various label materials, including transparent and metallic options.
Designed for versatility, the QL-300 delivers exceptional durability with water-fastness and UV resistance, making it ideal for any quality label needs — whether you're printing a single label or thousands. Explore new creative possibilities in label design with this production-grade system that guarantees high-impact results.
Wink (Technovation) | Stand: K12
At Labelexpo 2024, Wink will showcase their cutting-edge die-cutting solutions in collaboration with Technovation. Highlighting their latest innovations, Wink will present the renowned SuperCut flexible dies featuring advanced coatings like MCR Micro Chrome and Non-Stick Premium, which enhance performance and durability.
Attendees can explore a comprehensive range of products, including the OptiMag magnetic cylinders and PowerCut solid dies, which are known for their exceptional quality and are tailored to the label and packaging manufacturing industry's needs. A key feature of the exhibit will be the new SmartGap adjustable anvil system, designed to maximise die-cutting efficiency and set new industry standards.
This presentation underscores Wink’s commitment to delivering precision and innovation to meet the evolving demands of the Indian market.