Marco Calcagni

Italian manufacturer Omet enjoyed a successful Labelexpo Asia 2009 in Shanghai, with a stand design that showcased its Flexy 330 press.

Despite the current economic climate, Omet, the Italian manufacturer of narrow web presses and tissue converting machines, reported high levels of interest in new technology at its recent open house which ran concurrently with the Converflex expo in Milan.

LECCO, Italy—OMET S.r.l has formed a partnership with Clemson University’s new Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics. The Institute will be housed in the Harris A. Smith building. The emphasis will be on printed electronics and the hope is that with the help of industry suppliers and leaders that Clemson will be able to break new ground in this emerging market.