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Welcome to the latest issue of our FIAUK Partners’ Newsletter, bringing you all the up-to-date news and insights from our partner members.
Our thanks to each and every member that attended the 2023 FIAUK Print Awards in June - a fantastic evening of celebration, and of course a massive congratulations to all our deserving winners!
In this edition of the partners’ newsletter, you’ll find updates from our Diamond Plus partner Sun Chemical and Diamond partners Absolute, Esko and BOBST and Ruby partner Asahi.
Read on to learn more.
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Absolute Scoop Gold at FIAUK Print Awards
FIA UK Diamond partner, Absolute, received the Gold award in the Technical Innovation - Supplier category at the 2023 FIA UK Awards ceremony, held at the Titanic Hotel, Liverpool.
The highlighted product, SONO, is the world’s first on-press ultrasonic cleaning system. The technology took top honours due to its innovative and sustainable design, which ensure significant savings in time, energy and money for users.
Read more here.
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Sun Chemical Issues Latest Sustainability Report
FIAUKDiamond Plus partner, Sun Chemical, has released its latest sustainability report, highlighting initiatives and results based on three pillars of its business: operations, products and services, and collaborations.
To guide its sustainability practices and roadmaps in each of the three pillars, Sun Chemical follows a strategic framework called the ‘five Rs’— Reuse, Reduce, Renew, Recycle and Redesign—which supports a circular economy and reductions in carbon footprint.
Read more here.
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Asahi Photoproducts Targets Solvent ZERO at Labelexpo Europe 2023
FIAUK Ruby partner, Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today reported that it will be exhibiting at Labelexpo Europe, scheduled for 11 to 14 September in Brussels.
Asahi Photoproducts, a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei, will be located at Stand 5a34 at the show, where visitors will be able to learn how switching from solvent-wash to water-wash plates can not only make their operations more sustainable, but also reduce waste, improve print quality, and speed to market.
Read more here.
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Increased Connectivity in Latest Esko Software Delivers Consistent Quality and Strengthens Business Performance
FIA UK Diamond Partner Esko has underlined its commitment to helping businesses build a stronger, more connected working environment, with the launch of its latest software release that delivers ever higher levels of speed, consistency and collaboration within the print and packaging ecosystem.
“With software version 23.07, we are further extending the availability of Share & Approve, our cloud native service that enables users to seamlessly connect their prepress to their customers and stakeholders with a new gateway through to their artwork editor applications,” said Jan De Roeck, Esko Director of Marketing, Industry Relations and Strategy. “In the face of mounting challenges for brands and their label and packaging partners, we are continuously working on improving our solutions to address the growing business need to better connect people, processes and technologies.”
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Everything’s Connected: BOBST Announces Latest Innovations to Help its Customers Thrive in the Modern Packaging Industry
FIA UK Diamond partner, BOBST, today announced its latest innovations in printing, converting, services and performance to help converters and brand owners to take a big step towards the digitalization of the packaging supply chain.
“The packaging industry is in the midst of a digital revolution, which is forcing every company to innovate, challenge their approach, think end-to-end and digital, and leverage networks and platforms to deliver new business models for their clients,” said Jean-Pascal Bobst, CEO, Bobst Group. “At BOBST, our Industry Vision, based on four key pillars – connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability – greatly supports this transformation. The new solutions announced today are the latest in a line of continuous innovation to help our customers thrive in this new reality all together.”
Read more here.
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For more information on FIAUK and its activities, please visit www.fiauk.co.uk
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