Indian
Label industry has for the last many years been registering a steady double-digit
growth. The industry largely consists of family owned small or medium sized
enterprises employing 1-5 label presses. A handful of larger enterprises have
surfaced in recent times due to acquisitions or mergers by multinational
companies. The size still needs to become bigger to reach the size of large
international label producers. Ironically some of the upcoming existing companies
in this segment who were growing and appeared to become large players, opted to
be acquired rather than go it alone. We do see some Indian owned label
companies now rising from the crowds to become evident in growth beyond the
average size. It is hoped that they will also not opt to be acquired, we do
need indigenous companies that will grow and prove their mettle. There is an
imperative need for these companies to break away from being single owner or
family driven businesses to become professionally-managed entities. They need
to optimise production processes, manage wastages, invest in workflow
automation, etc. leading to continuous growth and better profitability.
Stronger bottom lines in the industry is sure to enable printers investing in
expansion and employment of new technologies leading to evolution of the
industry, presenting state of art products. A large population and expanding
retail trade are driving the demand for labels. The industry that originated in
just the metro cities is now spreading to the interiors of India, there is need
for further growth as printers realise the need to be multilocational to be
able to service customers in a large country more efficiently. At this time the
exhibition Labelexpo is looked at with interest as it provides knowledge not
only to existing printers but also to new entrants. It showcases the best of
indigenous and international label production equipment, materials and
consumables at one place. India’s label association LMAI not only supports this
important exhibition but also adds value to it by organising events on the side
lines, making it worthwhile for their printer and supplier members.
LMAI, L9 meet: L9 is the informal platform of leading
global trade associations for the labels and narrow-web industry which was
founded in 2009 for the purposes of communicating regional issues and
developments to the global industry, identifying and jointly examining issues
of transnational concern to industry members, sharing information, developing
and recommending best Industry practices regarding efficiency, training,
technology, safety and environmental matters, recognizing Industry achievements
and pursuing such other programmes and activities as may promote and better the
industry worldwide. The alliance consists of LMAI (India), JFLP (Japan), FINAT
(Europe), TLMI (North America), LATMA (Australia), PEIAC (China), AMETIQ
(Mexico), ABIEA (Brazil) and SALMA (New Zealand). Every year L9 meets in one of
the member association countries. At the last 7th L9 meet in Beijing China it
was decided that LMAI India will host the next meet. LMAI has made elaborate
plans. It is now scheduled to be a 4-day prestigious global meet that will
include multiple events and agendas including Label Exchange Program, L9 Board
Meeting, Industry visits, Labelexpo visit, networking and leisure activities.
The event will also cover a wide range of subjects within the label industry
including sourcing and consumption of raw material, future demands, quality
parameters, new machinery, innovative technologies and global trends.
Spearheading the program LMAI past President Sandeep Zaveri says, “We are very excited to welcome the L9 participants to India” acknowledging support of his LMAI colleagues Vivek Kapur, Amit Sheth, Ajay Mehta, Harveer Sahni, President-Kuldip Goel, Rajesh Nema, Ramesh Deshpande and Dinesh Mahajan in organising this important event, he further adds, “It is an opportunity for all our label printer friends to meet international label printing leaders and hear them on various ascents like recycling sustainability.” The L9 meet and related events are sponsored by SMI Coated Products as main sponsor and Intergraphic Pulisi.
LMAI Avery Dennison Label Awards
Night: This prestigious Label industry
biennial event has
traditionally been organised by Tarsus, the organiser of
Labelexpo India along with the show Labelexpo. This is the first time that the
event is being organised by LMAI under the leadership of their President Kuldip
Goel. LMAI Avery Dennison Awards night will take place on the first day of
Labelexpo India on 22nd of November 2018 at Expo Mart Greater Noida, UP India.
It is expected to be a memorable event full of information, presentations,
entertainment and global networking opportunities as the international visitors
who will come for L9 meet will also be present. The award categories are as
follows;
·
Flexo
Category
·
Letterpress
Category
·
Offset
Category
·
Combination
Printing Category
·
Digital Printing
Category
·
Screen Printing
Category
·
Rotogravure
Category (under Gold Category)
·
Booklets &
Coupon Labels Category (under Gold Category)
·
Innovation
Category (under Gold Category)
·
Green Sustainable
Category
The
entry to the awards night function is restricted to either invitees or paid
ticket holders.
PRICES
AND BOOKING;
·
Individual places
- per seat price - Rs. 3999
·
For LMAI members
the cost is subsidised to Rs. 2999
Sponsors for this gala night are as follows;
- Avery Dennison Gold Sponsor
- Vinsak Silver Sponsor
- Nilpeter Silver Sponsor
- SMI Coated Products Silver Sponsor
- OMET and Dupont Silver sharing Sponsor
- Intergraphic Pulisi Silver Sponsor
- Gallus/Heidelberg Silver Sponsor
- J N Arora and Co. Silver Sponso
Labelexpo India: Labelexpo India is scheduled to be held at
Expo Martsharing , Greater Noida, UP India from 22nd to 25th November 2018.
It is the largest event for the label and package printing industry in South Asia
- with more products, more launches and more live demonstrations! The
exhibition will display Digital and conventional printing presses, High tech
label and packaging materials, Prepress and platemaking technology, Finishing
and converting systems, Inspection, overprinting and label application
equipment, Dies, cutters, rollers, Inks and coatings, RFID and security
solutions, Software and interactive technology. Spread over 4 days in 4 halls
the show has 250 exhibitors which include Avery Dennison, Bobst, Esko, HP,
Hyden Packaging, Martin Automatic, Monotech Systems, Nilpeter, OMET, RK Label,
Xeikon, and Zhejiang Weigang Machinery. The last labelexpo India in 2016 saw over
8000 visitors.
Brand Innovation Day: Labelexpo India 2018 hosted “Brand Innovation
Day” will take place on the afternoon of Thursday 22 November (Day 1 of the
show). It will include a series of presentations followed by a short tour of
key suppliers, highlighting the latest technologies and showing how brands can
achieve stand-out product presence. About 50 brand owners and packaging designers in India are
expected to attend. The purpose of the program is to equip delegates with
expert insight into making the most out of their brand, how they can overcome
key challenges on the path to future growth and staying ahead of competition in
a fast-paced industry. Labelexpo Global Series managing director Lisa
Milburn, who will open the Brand Innovation Day, said: “Our most commonly asked
question at Labelexpo India is how brands can learn how to use their
labels and packaging to stand out from the competition. Given the success
and popularity of our educational program for our other Labelexpo events
including our Americas show in held in last September, we wanted to provide
similar opportunities for Labelexpo India attendees. The appetite for labels
and package printing continues undiminished in India and it is now one of the
biggest growth markets, so it felt the right moment to offer this educational
opportunity to brand owners and packaging designers at the show itself. “The
Brand Innovation Day” is a rare chance for them to gain industry insights into
how a brand can be inspired to innovate, experience the highlights of Labelexpo
India 2018, and learn the tricks of the trade from the experts.”
The
Labelexpo India Brand Innovation Day is sponsored by HP, Avery Dennison and
SMI.
The above article is written and
compiled by Harveer Sahni, Chairman Weldon Celloplast Limited New Delhi India,
October 2018
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