It goes without saying that this year’s Labelexpo in Brussels was one of the highlights of 2013. With visitor numbers at its stand over 30 percent up on 2011, numerous promising contacts and impressive machine sales running well into double figures, Gallus did extremely well. The company provided impressive proof of just what Gallus solutions are capable of and won over visitors to the Gallus stand with more than 60 live demonstrations and associated workshops on the machines exhibited. The main focus of its pioneering approach was the unique Gallus Print Shop concept – a practical combination of digital and conventional printing. In addition to this, Gallus was highly successful in showcasing the significantly extended features of the Gallus ECS 340 and convincing visitors to its stand that the technical innovations in the “Plus” update package definitely constitute a PLUS for everyone.   more

The Gallus Print Shop concept is a new practical method for combining the advantages of digital and conventional printing methods by networking the individual presses and controlling the production process centrally using innovative CERM MIS workflow software. This concept makes label production extremely easy, whether all-digital, entirely conventional or hybrid with “pre-print & insetting”. Comprising the Linoprint L from Heidelberg and the Gallus ECS C, the highly flexible near-line solution from Gallus combines the benefits of high-resolution, four-colour digital inkjet printing and conventional high-performance finishing and expands the possible manufacturing processes significantly.   more

In commissioning a Gallus ECS 340, RAKO ETIKETTEN Süd, a subsidiary of the RAKO GROUP founded in 2004, is further extending its competitive edge.   more

Appliance Testing Supplies, a flourishing company founded just seven years ago and based in the Australian state of Victoria, was quick to make a name for itself by developing unique products such as a virtually indestructible substrate for hard-wearing labels and its very own range of special-purpose adhesives. It is with justifiable pride that Jason Kiekebosch, the owner of Appliance Testing Supplies, now describes his company as a real growth business. His customers can rest assured that, once labelled, a product stays labelled.   more

Numex Blocks has already made a name for itself in India’s printing industry as a supplier of high-quality flexographic and letterpress printing plates. The company recently also started supplying narrow-web label print shops throughout India with plates for rotary screen printing – naturally in the same high quality that customers have come to expect from Numex. Gallus Screeny has turned out to be the ideal complement to the company’s high-quality product portfolio.   more

Every sector in the printing industry – be it commercial offset printing, newspaper and magazine printing, packaging printing or label printing – is experiencing upheaval. Technical and commercial innovations have stoked up an increasingly ruinous price war. But what are the root causes of this development and how can labelprinters respond to the situation?   more

The Gallus ECS 340 is becoming increasingly popular in China. Two years after the first two Gallus presses of this model were taken into operation, a further five machines were installed this year – at Tianjin Ande Nord, Avery Dennison College, Xinxiang Honglian, Rako China and Shanghai Super Labels.   more

The completely revamped Gallus ECS 340 was unveiled to the public for the first time at this year’s Labelexpo in Brussels. Gallus succeeded in providing impressive proof of the press’s significantly enhanced performance features under realistic operating conditions. On each day of the event, visitors to the Gallus stand were able to watch live, practical demonstrations and obtain a complete overview of the new Gallus ECS 340 with “Plus” update package. Rather than concentrating on individual presses, though, the Gallus Print Shop was the company’s main focus at this year’s Labelexpo.   more

Martin Leonhard has been responsible for establishing and further developing new areas of business at the Gallus Group since the beginning of 2007 and has a wealth of professional experience behind him. Before joining Gallus, the graduate industrial engineer worked as a management consultant and a project manager for strategy projects. He was also involved in organisational development and in buying and selling businesses. In October 2012, he was appointed Head of Business Development Digital at Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG.   more