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Gallus unveiled its new Labelmaster label press during its Innovation Days event, held Sept. 20-22 in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The press is the latest result of the collaboration between Gallus and Heidelberg, leveraging Gallus's label printing expertise and Heidelberg's offset platform.

Hub Labels of Hagerstown, Md., will receive the second Gallus Labelfire 340 in the United States. The press was developed through a partnership between Gallus, Heidelberg and Fujifilm and features inkjet and flexographic capabilities.

It's the first morning of Labelexpo Americas 2016, which means the next three days are your chance to see and hear about the latest technology in the label industry. Here are the top 10 things we're looking forward to.

A new study indicates that soda sales have declined in Berkeley, Calif., since the city implemented a "soda tax." With Philadelphia passing a similar tax and consumers seeking healthier options, will there be an impact on packaging?

Advent International has agreed to acquire a majority ownership interest in Fort Dearborn Co., a leading North American supplier of high-impact prime labels for the consumer goods industry, from KRG Capital Partners.

With the November election right around the corner, some companies are using packaging to appeal to the political fervor gripping the nation. Limited edition labels, politically-charged chocolate and other examples of presidential-themed packaging are beginning to appear on shelves.

Adflex Corp., a manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labels, has invested in a new eight-color UV, FB servo press.

Labelexpo has developed a well-deserved reputation as a launching pad for the latest products and technology in the industry. But with two full days of seminars and sessions, the event is about much more than browsing through booths. Here are five sessions that attendees won't want to miss.

Gallus will reveal the fastest narrow-web press it has ever created at the second Gallus Innovation Days event, which will be held in September at Gallus's headquarters in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The press can reach a maximum speed of 200 m/min.

The label industry is constantly evolving. With opportunities to streamline production, generate consumer engagement and expand the sensory experience a label provides, converters can stay ahead of the pack.