RotoMetrics

News on suppliers to the packaging printing industry, featuring Avery Dennison.

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—RotoMetrics, a leading rotary die manufacturer, is expanding its investment in Asia with plans to add a manufacturing facility to complete its full-service location in Bangkok, Thailand.

Labelexpo Asia confirmed its status as the leading label event in Asia when the show welcomed a record 16,601 visitors in early December—compared to 14,004 in 2007, an increase of 18.5 percent.

GLOUCESTER, Mass.—At the association’s recent Annual Meeting held in Scottsdale, Ariz., Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) honored Gary Smith, vice president, sales for RotoMetrics, as its Supplier of the Year and Dave McDowell, chairman of McDowell Label and Screen Printing, as its Converter of the Year. TLMI also presented Environmental Leadership Awards to 3M and Spear.

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—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."

Decorative foils continue to hold a strong presence on consumer product labels and cartons. Studies show that more than 70 percent of purchasing decisions are made once they are at the retail store. This provides brand managers and packaging designers the opportunity to set their products apart from others on the shelf through eye-catching labeling and packaging.

Label Awards: A Hard Day’s Night

Company: Schober USA, www.schoberusa.com Product: Tungsten Carbide dies What are they?: Tungsten Carbide dies from Schober USA are used to manufacture various products such as flexible packaging, folding cartons, high-volume household and personal care products, technical parts, and more. Features/Capabilities: • Available in solid or segmented designs or with shells • Maximum length of 13.8˝ and a maximum diameter of 7.8˝ • Can absorb vibrations and keep all relevant parameters to minimum variation for predictable die/anvil life cycles • Can be re-sharpened as often as regular dies Company: Gerhardt, www.gerhardt-usa.com Product: Five Star & Seven Star Rotary Dies What

ROSEMONT, Ill.—Hundreds of global suppliers, converters, trade associations and media gathered to celebrate and reward excellence in the label industry at the Label Industry Global Awards gala dinner, Sept. 9 at Labelexpo Americas. Votes were collated from across the world, and winners were announced in four categories: • CONTINUOUS INNOVATION AWARD - sponsored by Labels & Labeling, Label & Narrow Web, NarroWebTech This award is for a long-established supplier or converter company within the label industry that has shown innovation and creativity over the years. Winner 2008: ExxonMobil Chemical The judges commented: “ExxonMobil puts a lot back into the industry through its own excellence

This month and next month, packagePRINTING will cover two types of packaging enhancements closely linked together: stamping and embossing, and next month, foil decorating. According to Steve Lee, vice president and director of technical support with RotoMetrics, “Stamping and embossing have quickly become recognized as value enhancements.” It’s well known that consumers experience a tremendous amount of visual noise as they peruse store shelves. “In the competitive retail world,” says Christopher Raney, vice president, folding carton, Bobst, “you need a package to stand out on the shelf. Whether it is foil or embossing, they will both make a difference.” Jim Kingsby, technical service manger,