The conference program for Label Summit Latin America 2014 is now available as registration opens for its 11th edition. The continent's largest dedicated event, Label Summit Latin America has led the way in professional and commercial development for over a decade and will be held for the first time in Colombia at the InterContinental Hotel in Medellín, between 14-15 May.

Consisting of 17 sessions, the two-day conference program will explore various topics surrounding industry trends, prepress, printing and finishing technologies and brand development, product design and positioning. Don Nolan, president, materials group, Avery Dennison will deliver the keynote presentation. His industry overview will take a look at new developments in printing and consider how technological developments offer future growth opportunities.

AquaSense™, the latest label innovation from Essentra Packaging, has been designed to help maintain and control the moisture content within packs ensuring the goods do not dry out and are kept fresh – giving consumers more control than ever over the products they buy.

As part of Essentra Packaging's Protect range, AquaSense™ is the first example of Essentra's Active Label Technology and has been developed and jointly patented in conjunction with Essentra Porous Technologies.

Label Summit Africa 2014 closed in Cape Town last week as 279 senior delegates came together to discuss local and global issues, hear about applying new technologies and find new ways to develop business strategies with access to industry experts and real life case studies. Held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) between 10-11 March, the two-day conference and table-top exhibition is South Africa's largest dedicated label industry event.

The second edition of the Summit featured over 20 market leading exhibitors including Flint Group, Kemtek Imaging Systems, MPS, New Africa Inks, Nilpeter, Nuova GIDUE, Omet, Paragon Inks South Africa, Prati and Xeikon.

NJM Packaging introduces the Model 126 Trotter W pressure sensitive labeler at its Interphex Booth #2533. Compared to NJM's field-proven Trotter labeler, which maximizes versatility with its multi-function capability, the new Trotter W is dedicated to wrap-around labeling of round containers and handles up to 150 cpm. With fewer moving parts and a smaller footprint, the Trotter W offers fast and easy changeovers and rugged reliability at an affordable price point.

The stainless steel Trotter W is ideal for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, personal care products, household chemicals and foods that are packed in cylindrical containers, including spray cans, from 1 to 8 inches (25 to 203 mm) in height and 0.5 to 4 inches (12.7 to 101 mm) in diameter, standard, and to 5 inches (127 mm) in diameter, optional. Making it perfect for contract packers, this labeler can be changed over to handle a new container size in less than 15 minutes, with no tools required and often no change parts.

With their multi-color press and other cutting-edge equipment, Hi-Tech Printing & Labeling, Inc. provides their customers with luminous fabric labels, tags and stickers.

Today, the clothing retail business is seemingly smaller than ever, with many companies from around the globe looking far and wide for the best possible custom fabric labels, tags and leg stickers. However, for stunningly luminous woven labels and more, retailers need look no further than Los Angeles-based Hi-Tech Printing & Labeling, Inc.

FINAT, the international association for the self-adhesive labels and related products introduces the programme of its upcoming congress. The congress will take place in hotel Le Méridien Beach Plaza in Monte Carlo, Monaco from 5 - 7 June 2014 and will carry the theme: 'The Battle for Shelf Appeal - Winning Strategies for the Label Industry.'

"The 2014 edition marks the first step in the gradual transformation of the congress," says Kurt Walker, FINAT President. "We want to create more room for interaction and dialogue on high-level issues relevant to the future of the self-adhesive and adjacent product decoration and identification business.

Tarsus Group, organizer of the Labelexpo Global Series, has announced that the date for Label Summit Indonesia 2014 has changed from 27-28 May to 18-19 June. It will still take place at Balai Kartini in Jakarta. The change has been made in consultation with the local industry to maximize attendance at the event.

FINAT, the international association for the self-adhesive labelling industry, announces the first FINAT Recycling Awards Competition. Label converters and end-users who have their paper and/or filmic release liners recycled by dedicated programmes are invited to apply for this new award.

A growing number of sustainable and economically-viable recycling programmes offer companies site-specific solutions for the collection and recycling of used release liners, allowing them to reduce both their carbon footprint and land filling costs.

Industry leaders explore the future

Delegates attending this year's AWA Global Release Liner Conference & Exhibition 2014, March 20-21 2014 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, will be able to participate in a discussion on the industry's future during a visionary Executive Leadership Panel, spanning the topics of globalization, innovation, leadership, talent, challenges, and opportunities.

The annual event and meeting point for the world's release liner industry – the AWA Global Release Liner Conference & Exhibition 2014 – takes place on March 20-21 2014 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Organised annually by AWA Conferences & Events, and alternating between Europe and USA, the event is the established – and unique – industry forum for this broad-ranging sector.

The state of the industry

This year's program appropriately reflects the many markets, opportunities, and challenges the industry faces.

Avery Dennison has signed on as gold sponsor of this year's Label Summit Latin America which is being held in Colombia for the first time between 14-15 May. The two-day conference and table top exhibition, which is the label and package printing industry's premier dedicated event in the region, will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Medellín.

The conference program will examine various topics surrounding industry trends, prepress, printing and finishing technologies and brand development, product design and positioning.

The L9 associations are pleased to announce the results of the 2013 L9 World Label Awards competition judged by an international jury during Labelexpo in Brussels in September 2013. The L9 is the alliance of global label associations, formulating policies and strategic information in connection with global matters affecting the worldwide label industry.

The new class structure introduced in 2012 was implemented again with no changes to the 22 classes covering all the main printing processes and markets. The results are listed in class order with the winners announced first followed by the Honourable Mention (HM) awards.