European Rotogravure Association

🎬 Lights, camera, action! It’s time to relive the International Gravure Days 2024 🎥 Did you attend this year’s International Gravure Days in Porto? Whether you were with us or missed the event, you can now revisit all the highlights with our event video. Sure, the nights are drawing in and it’s getting cold and rainy, but you can still escape to Portugal for a few moments – just click the link below 👇  https://lnkd.in/eXjQzkvd We have also been busy compiling some snippets from this year’s IGD presentations. We’re nearly ready to share them with you, so check back next week for a riveting recap.  But for now, did you spot yourself in our highlights video? Give us a wave in the comments!  #InternationalGravureDays #Gravure #Community

🌟 Introducing our new member series 🌟    We’re excited to reveal our new ‘Member Spotlight’ series, which seeks to showcase our member organisations and their diverse experiences and perspectives. Through a Q&A format, we will explore a range of topics, from industry trends and challenges to technological innovation and sustainability. We are starting off strong with an interview featuring Ioannis Giannakopoulos, Plant Manager, and a team of expert professionals at A. Hatzopoulos S.A., a leader in flexible packaging converting.  Head to our blog to discover their unique insights on the evolving landscape of flexible packaging, including how they are tackling today’s technological and sustainability challenges: https://lnkd.in/eCrsn3YV #FlexiblePackaging #Printing #Gravure #ThoughtLeadership 

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Marius Wittke, Director of Rotogravure at @Windmöller & @Hölscher, has joined the ERA Board! His appointment was confirmed during the 89th Management Meeting held at the International Gravure Days this October.  Dr. Marius Wittke brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our community, and we're excited about the fresh perspectives he will offer. We are also pleased to congratulate Christoph Müller of Koenig & Bauer and Robert Dr.Fitzka of Sun Chemical on their re-election to the board for another three-year term. Their continued leadership will undoubtedly further our mission and amplify our impact on the industry.    Welcome, Marius – and welcome back, Christoph and Robert!    #Gravure #Rotogravure #Leadership #ERA 

From October 23-25, we had the pleasure of hosting the International Gravure Days in the picturesque city of Porto, Portugal. With attendees from across the globe, from China to Colombia and South Africa to India, the event was a true testament to the global gravure community. We are grateful for the insightful presentations and the lively discussions that filled our main conference. A special highlight was the engaging plant visit to Tecnogravura, who graciously welcomed us and our attendees 🙏 Our heartfelt thanks go out to our fantastic sponsors and to Tecnogravura for their invaluable support. Together, you helped us make this event a resounding success. And, of course, we also want to thank our attendees – your ideas and insights, laughter and good company, made this a conference to remember. We hope to see you next year in Istanbul! #InternationalGravureDays #Gravure #Community Jagenberg Converting Solutions, Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen, Heliograph Holding GmbH, Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE), Burda Druck, adphos Group, Windmoeller & Hoelscher Group, Daetwyler, A. Hatzopoulos S.A., Think Laboratory Co.,Ltd., DALIM SOFTWARE, KOMORI-CHAMBON, 4Packaging GmbH, Weinan ZHENGQI Printing and packing machines Co., ltd., Daetwyler, Graphische Technik und Handel Heimann GmbH, BOBST, Janoschka, Bak Gravür, Ebner Media Group GmbH & Co. KG, Gravure Ink, HELL Gravure Systems, SAUERESSIG Group, HELL Gravure Systems, HELL Gravure Systems, Huhtamaki, Sun Chemical, , GMG , INTERPRINT Group, Monteiro Ribas Indústrias, SA, Monteiro Packaging, Gracil Salud, LIGUM CZ, ENULEC, Kohli Printing & Advertising Company, Flexo Wash, Stuttgart Media University

Today, the annual Roto4All event returns for its fourth year at the Sheraton Milano San Siro, courtesy of Acimga (Confindustria). Titled “THINK, CREATE, PRINT ROTO: INNOVATIONS, APPLICATIONS, SUSTAINABILITY”, it is dedicated to exploring the most pressing issues in the market today. We’re delighted that our President, Davide Garavaglia, will be among the speakers, delivering insights on rotogravure technology and the market. Will we see you there? #Innovation #Sustainability #Rotogravure https://lnkd.in/eJ6zYsrx

Our team is still on a high from last week’s International Gravure Days in Portugal! While we’re all exhausted, we’re equally delighted with the success and energy of the event. During the gala dinner on day two, we asked our attendees for feedback, and the word cloud they generated captured the essence of the event perfectly: ‘inspirational’ and ‘interesting’ were the most mentioned words, with phrases like ‘global reach’ and ‘food for thought’ cropping up too!      A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the success of the International Gravure Days. Stay tuned, as we will be sharing some photographs and an event video soon to relive the most memorable moments.   #InternationalGravureDays #Innovation #Collaboration #Gravure #Printing #Packaging 

Have you heard of our ‘Cylinder Overview’ initiative ? As part of this unique collaborative effort, participating member companies provide monthly data on invoiced gravure and embossing cylinders across Europe, Turkey, and Russia. We use this to create comprehensive visual reports, including graphics and diagrams, that offer valuable insights into market trends. Having access to this information allows participating companies to make more informed decisions and craft data-driven strategies that are both effective and forward-looking. Already an ERA member? We encourage you to join the ‘Cylinder Overview’ initiative by contacting Stefani Dhami at stefanidhami@era-eu.org Not an ERA member? Why not consider joining ERA to access these exclusive insights and be part of a thriving community? Read more about the benefits of membership here: https://lnkd.in/eR6kuZh2 or email Allan Bendall members@era-eu.org #Gravure #Printing #DataInsights #Innovation #Collaboration

This is an interesting article about Unilever’s approach to packaging sustainability, highlighting their efforts when it comes to investing in sustainable materials, embracing new technologies and advocating for global agreements to reduce plastic waste. It’s a compelling read for those in the sector looking to understand the way sustainable practices are evolving and how major brands are influencing these changes🌍 https://lnkd.in/eVMYHG9d #Sustainability #Packaging #Printing #Gravure #Plastic #RecycledPlastic 

Have you heard of our ‘Cylinder Overview’ initiative ? As part of this unique collaborative effort, participating member companies provide monthly data on invoiced gravure and embossing cylinders across Europe, Turkey, and Russia. We use this to create comprehensive visual reports, including graphics and diagrams, that offer valuable insights into market trends. Having access to this information allows participating companies to make more informed decisions and craft data-driven strategies that are both effective and forward-looking. Already an ERA member? We encourage you to join the ‘Cylinder Overview’ initiative by contacting Stefani Dhami at stefanidhami@era-eu.org Not an ERA member? Why not consider joining ERA to access these exclusive insights and be part of a thriving community? Read more about the benefits of membership here: https://lnkd.in/eR6kuZh2 or email Allan Bendall members@era-eu.org #Gravure #Printing #DataInsights #Innovation #Collaboration

We’ve got another scientific paper for you today, this time from our partners at the University of Applied Sciences HTWK Leipzig. It’s a great read for packaging professionals interested in the influence of ultrasound on embossing results for cardboard and demonstrates the impressive expertise of its researchers – Jennes Hünniger, Lutz Engisch, Simon Hamblyn, Ulrike Käppeler, and Andre Hofmann.  Check out the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/eeW-GXMh #Research #Packaging #Embossing #Printing #ScientificPaper