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We’ve Got a New Texas Warehouse

May 7, 2019 By Shellie Terry

As our customer base continues to grow, we’ve added warehousing to the southern region of the U.S. with a new warehouse facility in Fort Worth, Texas. This warehouse will help us improve lead times and reduce shipping costs for customers in Texas and the surrounding area.

For most regions, shipments will deliver in one day instead of two to three days. This expansion in our services means a better experience for you!

By May 20, this warehouse will be stocked with our most popular in-line primers, and we’ll add products as demand increases.

Please contact the S-OneLP team with any questions at 941-256-7900.

Now in EMEA: HP Pack Ready for Labels

April 24, 2019 By Shellie Terry

We’re excited to announce that the HP Pack Ready for Labels solution featuring Michelman DigiGuard 901 OPV Strengthener and KKLP200 Gloss OPV is now available in EMEA. This quick and easy option is a cost-effective way to create durable labels that can stand up to water, heat, cold and chemicals.

Just add one (1) part of DigiGuard 901 to nine (9) parts KKLP200 to provide durable and effective labels for many applications, including:

Cosmetics
Household cleaners
Auto chemicals
Food & beverages
Equipment

These results are easier and less expensive to achieve than laminates when creating labels on HP Indigo 20000, WS6XXX or HP 800 digital presses with inline priming units. Learn more about HP Pack Ready for Labels in the video below.

Also, as a partner with Kustom Koatings, we can now offer our EMEA customers an exciting portfolio of varnishes, including:

KK682: Gloss varnish with water and mechanical resistance
KK684: Extremely durable varnish in matte finish
KK810: Foil stampable and thermal transfer printable gloss
KK812: Foil stampable and thermal transfer printable matte
LED003: Excellent LED UV varnish that doesn’t exhibit yellowing
KKLP200: Gloss varnish designed for HP Pack Ready for Labels
KKLP (coming soon): Benzo-free version of KKLP200
KKLP405 (coming soon): Benzo-free matte varnish for HP Pack Ready for Labels
KK718: Press wash that works with most chemistries and rollers

To learn more or to order these varnishes and the HP Pack Ready for Labels solution in the European market, email labelsandpackaging@sone.com or call +49 173 6531949 or +31 437999719.

Ideas, Innovation & Inspiration Bloom at Dscoop Edge Orlando

April 5, 2019 By Shellie Terry

Dscoop Edge Orlando proved to be another week of bringing together the top creative and innovative minds in our industry. During the event, we were encouraged to think openly, meet new professionals and continue to envision the dynamic future for everyone who makes up and supports the HP Indigo market.

Carl Joachim of ePac presents at Karlville’s pre-Dscoop open house.

The week started for us in Miami with a visit to Karlville to learn more about HP Pack Ready converting and finishing. We also encountered the growing excitement for HP Indigo in Latin American counties. We learned about the market drivers and the state of the flex-pack space thanks to a presentation by HP and Karlville partner, ePac.

“The sharing of knowledge, like that from ePac CMO Carl Joachim, was truly invaluable,” says Ralph Giammarco, S-OneLP VP, “You just don’t see people in other industries sharing information like this. Plus, this open house showcased HP’s strength in how they work with their partners, such as Toray, Charter NEX, Nobelus and S-OneLP, who were all represented.”

Once in Orlando, it was a whirlwind of activity and inspiration throughout the Solutions Showcase. In the S-OneLP booth, we had conversations on this year’s hot topics: Sustainable solutions, brand protection and HP Pack Ready for Labels.

A Finish for Everyone

For flexible packaging pouches, we provided samples of white and metallic pre-laminated flower seed pouches, which were printed at CL&D Digital and finished with a gloss OPV from Michelman. We also had clear pre-lam film that was printed at ePac in Miami and made into stand-up bird seed pouches and finished with thermal lamination at Karlville. Finally, we had NatureFlex pouches with compostable layers of film from our partners at Futamura, which were finished with eBeam technology. (Plus we continued our launch of the CatPak eBeam Finishing System with Tim Burke from CDA.)

We highlighted the durability of the HP Pack Ready for Labels solution, which included labels printed by Consolidated Labels, and finished with a mixture of Michelman DigiGuard 901 OPV Strengthener and KustomLP Gloss OPV. This combination provided super durable labels that were tested to stand up to water, chemicals and more.

“What we heard at Dscoop is that people are looking for a solution for scratch resistance when printing to metallized BOPP,” says Tom Hauenstein, S-OneLP global sales leader. “DigiGuard 901 with our KustomLP UV overprint varnish delivered rock solid results for scratch resistance as well as the best results we’ve seen for ink adhesion and chemical and water resistance, too.

“We also learned that printers turn to digital to create durable labels so they don’t have to produce short-run jobs on flexo. The HP Pack Ready for Labels option provides the easy, cost-effective answer.”

Talking Security

S-OneLP’s Nichole Danzig demonstrates VeriPas to the HP team.

We also demonstrated VerifyMe’s newest VeriPAS authenticator device along with its track-and-trace software that allow brands to use both overt and covert codes, serial numbers or graphics to protect and authenticate their products anywhere in the world. This proved to be a hot topic throughout the conference.

“We can’t emphasize enough how important it is for our customers to be prepared to talk about product protection with their brand customers,” Giammarco says. “I encourage them to check out HP Link, GlobalPas, VerifyMe and others who are providing truly viable options in the digital printing space. Every day we hear about how brands will need to validate and authenticate their products in the market. Label and flex-pack printers and converters are in the perfect position to deliver easy, cost-effective ways to do just that.”

Sustainable … by Design

With major CPGs committing to using all sustainable packaging by 2025, the supply chain in the digital printing space jumped into action to begin designing solutions that are eco-friendly.

“It’s not enough to simply say: This pouch contains compostable layers,” Giammarco says. “We need to start with the application — what’s going in the pouch, what kind of finishing does it need, how will it be composted … or recycled? Once these questions are answered, we can move forward to design a sustainable pouch for that particular application. Customizing both the pouch itself and what’s printed on it are the two key aspects of driving this forward. Again — the digital space is primed to tackle this and support brands of all sizes.”

It was another awesome week at Dscoop, and we look forward to seeing everyone in Orlando next year!

S-OneLP & CDA Partner to Launch CatPak™ eBeam Finishing System

March 12, 2019 By Shellie Terry

SARASOTA, FLA. (March 12, 2019) – S-One Labels & Packaging is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Custom Design Applications (CDA) to develop the CatPak™ System.

CatPak™ is the full solution for coating and curing 30-inch flexible packaging films utilizing eBeam technology. EBeam is the state-of-the-art, high-demand finishing option for fast, clean, food-safe flex-pack films. CatPak™ brings all the key components together in one system.

Converters opt for eBeam because it offers a uniform, instantaneous cure that creates a food-compliant finished surface without post-cure time, and eBeam provides the same gloss and depth of image as reverse printed and laminated packaging. Plus, the CatPak™ System won’t damage HP Indigo ElectroInk, and it seamlessly supports fixtures like zippers and spouts.

The CatPak™ System includes the eBeam coater, Corona Treater and 30-inch web unwind and rewind modules integrated into the eBeam curing system base frame. The system can also be customized to include digital embellishing equipment. EBeam coatings and flexible packaging films will also be available through the CatPak™ System and S-OneLP to complete the full flex-pack printing and finishing solution.

“We are excited to combine CDA’s amazing ability to build high-quality, state-of-the-art equipment with S-OneLP’s extensive films and coatings expertise and offer to our customers the single most reliable high performing eBeam system for flex-pack applications,” says Ralph Giammarco, VP of S-One Labels & Packaging.

CatPak™ System Highlights:

Compact finishing system
Instantly cured high-performance indirect food-contact compliant coatings
Speed: Up to 600 feet per minute (mechanical speed)
Patented integrated shield roll fixes the position of the web
Minimizes nitrogen flow
Easily accessible for maintenance and cleaning
Use for fully flood-coated or spot-registered eBeam coating

“This partnership with S-OneLP allows CDA to utilize our expertise on not only building and maintaining custom designed equipment, but to create systems that will be optimized with coatings and films to produce the best solutions for our customers,” says CDA President and CEO Tim Burke.

To learn more about the CatPak™ System, call S-OneLP at 941-256-7900.

About S-One Labels & Packaging: S-One Labels & Packaging is a division of S-One Holdings Corporation, the parent company of LexJet and Brand Management Group. This division provides materials, technical know-how and integrated solutions to print providers who are currently active or expanding into label and flexible packaging digital printing. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Sarasota, Fla., S-One provides innovative product research, development, manufacturing and worldwide distribution to digital imaging, design and print professionals. Visit S-One Labels & Packaging at S-OneLP.com.

About Custom Design Applications: CDA is a solutions provider in the printing industry, with an established a commitment to quality and exceptional client service. Through its extensive background of specialty applications for more than 30 years, CDA is committed to go above and beyond to make sure customer needs are not only met, but exceeded. CDA continues to be a leader in the industry by bringing innovation to the field, adopting cutting-edge technologies and expanding to new customer sectors. Visit CDA at CustomDesignApplications.com.

Media contact: Shellie Terry, shellie.terry@sone.com, 941-256-7915

S-OneLP Joins HP Indigo VIP Event

February 19, 2019 By Shellie Terry

S-One Labels & Packaging was excited to join other industry leaders at the HP Indigo Global VIP Event in Tel Aviv, Israel. The event held earlier this month was a celebration of innovations, technology advancements and burgeoning trends for HP Indigo users.

Just days before the event, S-OneLP was named an HP Indigo Media Solutions Partner, offering HP Indigo approved solutions, including primers, coatings, security inks, overprint varnishes and flexible packaging films formulated specifically for digitally printing labels and flexible packaging.

“Every year, HP puts on an excellent event with the top names in the Indigo space,” says Gerard Geurts, who heads business development in EMEA for S-OneLP. “The S-OneLP team has made great progress in strengthening its position in this market and developing strong ties with both customers and partners who are embracing our customer-oriented activities, support and technical capabilities.”

During the VIP event, S-OneLP showcased its long-standing partnership with Michelman along with its flexible packaging products, which are currently available in the Americas and will soon be offered in EMEA. S-OneLP is working to bring its “Sustainable by Design” portfolio of products to market soon, as well, which will include fully compostable and recyclable packaging options.

Also in attendance was Keith Goldstein, COO of VerifyMe. VerifyMe specializes in brand protection products, such as RainbowSecure security inks. S-OneLP is the sales and marketing partner for VerifyMe.

“With just one year in the market, I continue to be amazed by the impact our S-OneLP team has had in the Indigo market,” says Ralph Giammarco, VP of S-OneLP. “We’ve been humbled by the enthusiastic response we’ve received from our customers and partners like HP, Michelman, VerifyMe and many others.”

S-OneLP will be at Dscoop in Orlando, March 24-27, with product samples and expertise in Solutions Showcase booth #305, and presenting educational sessions, as well. For information on S-OneLP’s offerings or technical support, call us at 941-256-7900.

S-OneLP Media Solutions Approved for HP Indigo Digital Printing

February 10, 2019 By Shellie Terry

SARASOTA, FLA. – S-One Labels & Packaging, a global leader in digital printing solutions, is excited to announce that it has been named an HP Indigo Media Solutions Partner, focusing on the Indigo ecosystem surrounding the fast-growing digitally printed label and flexible packaging market.

Providing best-in-class, cutting-edge products, S-OneLP’s product line includes approved primers, coatings, security inks, overprint varnishes and flexible packaging films formulated specifically for digitally printing labels and flexible packaging on HP Indigo digital presses. S-OneLP offers complete and integrated solutions for a wide variety of applications while simplifying the ordering process for customers, with no minimum quantities and fast delivery times. It is the first digital-dedicated supply and support team in this ever-evolving industry.

“S-OneLP and HP Indigo share a desire to connect the application needs of our customers with cost effective high-performing answers,” says Ralph Giammarco, S-OneLP Vice President. “This collaboration agreement will enable us to create and communicate those solutions more effectively and with greater speed.”

With deep and long-held relationships with key manufacturers in this space, S-OneLP is further expanding partnership with Michelman, Kustom Group, Toray, Protect-all, VerifyMe, Charter NEX and others. The S-OneLP team brings to market industry-changing solutions, with fully integrated recyclable and compostable materials to be released in the near future.

“Building on a solid foundation of dependable service to customers and several customized application solutions, S OneLP is expanding to provide materials like OPVs and flexible packaging films to the market with timely delivery to mirror digital’s promise of quality and fast time to market,” says Allon Maoz, Director of Supplies, Media and Materials. “The alliance with S-OneLP will accelerate the adoption of digital solutions for labels and digitally printed flexible packaging solutions in the marketplace.”

Visit S-OneLP at the upcoming HP Indigo VIP Event on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, in Tel Aviv.

Media contact: Shellie Terry, shellie.terry@sone.com, 941-256-7915

Gerard Geurts Joins S-OneLP to Lead Business Development in EMEA

November 12, 2018 By Shellie Terry

SARASOTA, FLA. (Nov. 12, 2018) – S-One Labels & Packaging is pleased to announce that Gerard Geurts, formerly of HP Indigo, has joined S-OneLP to lead our Business Development in the EMEA region, based in Maastricht, Netherlands.

Gerard brings an extensive career that spans four decades, focused on both conventional and digital printing technologies, and he most recently served as the HP Indigo EMEA Media and Materials Business Solutions Manager for Label and Packaging, where he was the focal point and intermediary for digital developments with media suppliers and solution providers, customers, R+D and others.

His responsibilities extended to implementing new processes to improve availability and compatibility of pre- and post-printing solutions, such as digital label and flexible packaging films, primers, over-print varnishes and lamination adhesives and most recently involvement with Pack Ready Lamination and Pack Ready for Labels projects.

“HP Indigo has been an amazing and passionate digital journey of 18 years, working with many great innovative minds and dedicated people in Israel and around the globe who have a never-ending passion and belief in changing the printing industry,” Gerard says. “Joining S-One Labels and Packaging is a natural fit and feels immediately like a new home-base. The S-OneLP team has the same passion and innovative minds to bring exceptional offerings of high-quality products and services for the digital printing industry.”

With S-OneLP, Gerard will primarily focus on working with S-OneLP’s technical team and strategic partners to develop and bring to market new solutions for label and flexible packaging converters.

“Gerard has been a global leader and a major innovator, successfully collaborating with HP Indigo printers and suppliers over the years,” says S-OneLP Global Vice President, Ralph Giammarco. “Bringing his unique experiences and his passion for product development to S-OneLP will help us to quickly and effectively build the best solution portfolio and connect our EMEA customers with the customized technical expertise our customers in the label and flexible packaging markets desire.”

Please join us in welcoming Gerard to our team. For more information about S-OneLP, please visit S-OneLP.com.

About S-One Labels & Packaging: S-One Labels & Packaging is a division of S-One Holdings Corporation, the parent company of LexJet and Brand Management Group. This division provides materials, technical know-how and integrated solutions to print providers who are currently active or expanding into label and flexible packaging digital printing. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Sarasota, Fla., S-One provides innovative product research, development, manufacturing and worldwide distribution to digital imaging, design and print professionals. Visit S-One Labels & Packaging at S-OneLP.com.

Media contact: Shellie Terry, shellie.terry@sone.com, 941-256-7915

S-OneLP Expands into EMEA

November 2, 2018 By Shellie Terry

S-One Labels & Packaging is excited to announce its expansion into the EMEA region, as of Nov. 5, 2018. Effective immediately, all orders that were processed through BMG Media Source will now be handled by S-OneLP.

In addition to offering products like Michelman’s DigiPrime and DigiGuard in select countries, S-OneLP EMEA will present a growing list of products for digital printing of customized labels and flexible packaging, including over-print varnishes, coatings, additives and films to the entire EMEA region.

As with the S-OneLP business in the Americas, S-OneLP EMEA will pair relevant products with unparalleled service, technical know-how and integrated solutions with a highly experienced team based in the region.

An immediate benefit in logistics is that we are moving from the BMG media warehouse in Saint Witz, France to Nijmegen, Netherlands. This will drastically shorten lead times and improve service. This new warehouse also enables us to carry other chemistries besides water-based products.

This expansion responds to the ever-increasing demand for new innovative label solutions and for digital printers to integrate into providing customized and shorter runs of flexible packaging to their brand customers.

“S-OneLP’s mission is to understand our label and packaging converters applications, bring them critical information, and provide optimal product solutions to help them serve their brand owners,” says Ralph Giammarco, S-OneLP’s Global Vice President. “This expansion into the EMEA market will allow us to work with our customers to shorten time to market and to create innovative label and packaging solutions for important areas like durable labels, security, sustainable solutions and flexible packaging.”

To contact the S-OneLP EMEA team, email: labelsandpackagingEMEA@sone.com.

Media contact: Shellie Terry, shellie.terry@sone.com, 941-256-7915

S-OneLP Partners with Charter NEX Films to Sell Specialty Films for Flexible Packaging

October 15, 2018 By Shellie Terry

S-One Labels & Packaging has reached an agreement with Charter NEX Films to sell its flexible packaging barrier/sealant films in North America. These films complement S-OneLP’s current portfolio of flexible packaging print films by offering the option of a food-grade sealant film laminated to a polyester or polypropylene print film to make the final flexible package structure.

S-OneLP is the leading provider of off-line, in-line and custom primers as well as over-print varnishes and custom coatings from manufacturers such as Michelman and Utopia Digital Technologies. With more than 15 years in this market, S-OneLP expands its reach into the flexible packaging printing market with this partnership. As digital printing plays an increasingly important role in label and flexible packaging manufacturing, this alliance pairs product excellence from Charter NEX with unparalleled customer service and technical support from S-OneLP.

“Charter NEX is a critical partner as S-OneLP continues to address our customers’ challenges of delivering customized packaging with shorter runs and tighter turn-around times,” says Ralph Giammarco, Vice President of S-OneLP. “With more than 20 years of digital printing experience and our existing HP Indigo client base, we are primed with Charter NEX’s partnership, to help our label printing customers launch into the quickly expanding flexible packaging world.”

S-OneLP’s customer-intimate approach pairs consultative selling with technical support, customer service, fast delivery and the ability to sell products in smaller quantities, which benefits both the manufacturers and print providers.

“Charter NEX believes digital printing will be a key enabler in the flexible packaging industry over the next decade by allowing faster prototyping and greater personalization,” says Apurva Shah, Market Manager of Charter NEX. “We are excited to partner with S-OneLP as they share a similar focus on empowering customers with the tools and information to make better packaging.”

About Charter NEX Films: Charter NEX Films is North America’s leading independent producer of high-performance, specialty films used in flexible packaging. With blown and cast film capabilities, our products are ideal for food, consumer, medical and protective applications. Our engineered solutions include monolayer, coextruded, and barrier films that deliver exceptional quality with improved productivity.

Digital Print Heats Up Discussions at Global Pouch Forum

June 19, 2018 By Shellie Terry

It’s usually hot down in Miami, but Global Pouch Forum really brought the heat with a focus on digital printing. Although only 1% of flexible packaging is printed digitally today, it was the hot topic at last week’s forum. Digital’s ability to print small runs with customization is making the industry sit up and take notice.

“The Global Pouch conference was unquestionably tapping into the mega-trend of customization, especially by starting the conference with an HP-sponsored event at Karlville’s facility,” says S-OneLP’s VP Ralph Giammarco. “ePac’s co-founder and CMO, Carl Joachim, led one of the event’s most exciting presentations. He showed that a model can be created that is less about digital printing and more about being responsive to the demand for customization.”

During his presentation, “Why Digital Print is Gaining Ground in Flexible Packaging,” Joachim demonstrated that short runs, faster turnaround times and more customization are not only enabled by digital printing, but also answer the increasing demands coming from brands.

Digital’s Growing Presence

Joachim also discussed ePac’s growing presence around the country, as well as its partnership with Karlville.

“The plant tour of Karlville was an excellent start to the conference,” says FPK Resources’ Ginger Cushing. “The digital model was on display with ePac’s Miami converting business, as well as HP Indigo 20000 press, thermal laminator, solventless adhesive laminator, lab testing equipment and a couple of pouching lines.

“Then to see the ePac/HP presentation and innovative companies like Sun Centre and CharterNEX promoting solutions that can take the digital model to the next level helped to create a sense of focus on digital throughout the conference.”

We heard from some traditional flexo printers who are considering going digital, but are trying to justify semi-short runs on flexo by running, say 20,000 packages even if a customer only wants 5,000.

“I asked one printer how this would work and they said they could run the 20,000 impressions for ‘close’ to the cost that the customer would pay for a digital run of 5,000, based on their research,” says S-OneLP’s Senior Marketing Manager Dan Halkyard. “But can the customer even use those other 15,000 … or will they just throw them away? This doesn’t seem sustainable or environmentally responsible, but this is the logic and justification that one business had for staying with analog at this time.”

The Move Toward Sustainability

Another hot topic during the forum was sustainability. Not only are brands demanding this, but consumers are, as well.

“Global Pouch really represented its name — global — by taking on the challenges of sustainability and recyclability. They’re leading an educated discussion on the usage of plastics and other forms of packaging,” Giammarco says. “This is a complex issue that requires a view from all sides. Global Pouch showed that it wants to be a leader in that discussion.”

Manufacturers like CharterNEX are bringing the technology to create sustainable packaging. Now the real work will be to figure out how make recycling happen.

“Recycling was a lively debate as to how to solve the plastic-in-the-ocean issues,” Halkyard says. “What works for land (biodegradable) may not work for oceans (marine degradeable). And what makes a package durable and food safe today makes it less bio/marine degradable.”

Reduce, reuse, recycle was a popular solution discussed. However, consumers will need to learn to sort their recycling to make curbside pickup and store collection stations a success.

“As one speaker said: Having Starbucks switch from plastic to paper straws is not going to solve the problem,” Halkyard says. “Although it is a step in the right direction.”