Plymouth, Minnesota, January 2015: Flint Group Packaging and Narrow Web is a proud sponsor of the AWA Sleeve Label conference April 29-30 in Miami Florida.

This conference will provide attendees with a review of the global and regional markets and end uses of sleeve labels. Speakers will discuss the key drivers and innovations shaping this label format by providing market data, case studies, and discussions on materials and new process developments.

The conference provides excellent networking opportunities with the experts in the sleeve label field.

Tom Hammer, Product Manager North America for Flint Group Packaging and Narrow Web, will deliver a presentation on the advantages of UV LED printing.  Mr. Hammer had this to say, “UV LED is the future – we strongly believe in this. Printers will see economical, environmental, and safety advantages. UV LED is an ideal fit for shrink applications.”

Conference sessions and exhibition will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, April 29 & 30; with a facility tour to Karlville Development on Wednesday afternoon.

Also announcing the first ever AWA sleeve label awards. Converters will compete by submitting their best stretch and/or shrink sleeve labels. The competition is already open and winners and prizes will be announced at the conference in April.

For more information on the conference visit https://www.awa-bv.com/events.

For more information the awards competition visit https://www.awa-bv.com/sleeve_awards.

For additional information you may also contact Deanna Klemesrud at 763-398-2716 or email deanna.klemesrud@flintgrp.com .