02.09.24
In 2024, Labelexpo Americas and Printing United will take place across the same dates – September 10-12. With the label and package printing industry focused on two of the industry’s main events, L&NW caught up with Tim Saur, CEO and managing director, Durst North America.
"I was on the board at the time of the date selection and can assure everyone that there was no consideration or knowledge of Labelexpo dates," says Saur. "Many people may be unaware, but PRINTING United often selects dates 6-10 years in advance. We know the dates and location of the 2032 show, for instance. When we booked the 2024 dates, I believe Labelexpo had yet to publish their dates. In fact, I recall most of us were disappointed we could not have the event in October, as is traditional and our attendees plan for. It is important to note that the Alliance did not select these dates intentionally to coincide with Labelexpo."
Plus, Mondi Group, a global player in the production of sustainable packaging and paper, has completed the acquisition of Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, from West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd (West Fraser) for a total consideration of $5 million.
The mill has the capacity to produce around 250,000 tons of pulp per year and will provide the Group with access to local, high-quality fiber from a well-established wood basket as part of a long-term partnership with West Fraser.
Mondi intends to invest in the mill to improve productivity and sustainability performance and, subject to pre-engineering and permitting, invest in expanding the facility primarily with a new kraft paper machine, which will integrate its paper bag operations in the Americas to support future growth.
Here are the highest-trafficked news items from the week ending on February 9:
1. L&NW discusses PRINTING United 2024 with Tim Saur
2. Mondi completes acquisition of Hinton Pulp mill
3. Label industry prepares for conflicting Labelexpo Americas, PRINTING United
4. Moquin Press adds Heidelberg's first 21K Speedmaster XL 106 for labels
5. Beontag opens new facility in Finland
"I was on the board at the time of the date selection and can assure everyone that there was no consideration or knowledge of Labelexpo dates," says Saur. "Many people may be unaware, but PRINTING United often selects dates 6-10 years in advance. We know the dates and location of the 2032 show, for instance. When we booked the 2024 dates, I believe Labelexpo had yet to publish their dates. In fact, I recall most of us were disappointed we could not have the event in October, as is traditional and our attendees plan for. It is important to note that the Alliance did not select these dates intentionally to coincide with Labelexpo."
Plus, Mondi Group, a global player in the production of sustainable packaging and paper, has completed the acquisition of Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, from West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd (West Fraser) for a total consideration of $5 million.
The mill has the capacity to produce around 250,000 tons of pulp per year and will provide the Group with access to local, high-quality fiber from a well-established wood basket as part of a long-term partnership with West Fraser.
Mondi intends to invest in the mill to improve productivity and sustainability performance and, subject to pre-engineering and permitting, invest in expanding the facility primarily with a new kraft paper machine, which will integrate its paper bag operations in the Americas to support future growth.
Here are the highest-trafficked news items from the week ending on February 9:
1. L&NW discusses PRINTING United 2024 with Tim Saur
2. Mondi completes acquisition of Hinton Pulp mill
3. Label industry prepares for conflicting Labelexpo Americas, PRINTING United
4. Moquin Press adds Heidelberg's first 21K Speedmaster XL 106 for labels
5. Beontag opens new facility in Finland