AWA Alexander Watson Associates B.V.

31 May 2017

Sleeve Labeling: Enhancing the value of brands AWA events study markets, technologies, materials

Sleeve labelling in all its forms is a dynamic and growing market, and one which AWA Alexander Watson Associates’ portfolio of market reports and related events tracks strongly.

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20 June 2017

RELEASE LINER: GLOBAL MARKETS

The newly-published tenth edition of AWA Alexander Watson Associates’ AWA Release Liner Annual Review 2017 – brings together an expert in-depth assessment of the state of the global release liner market across all its end uses – from labels and graphics to envelopes, food and bakery, tapes, medical and hygiene, and industrial applications.

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8 August 2017

WHAT’S NEW IN LABEL RELEASE LINER Add extra value to your Labelexpo visit at on-site AWA seminar

For label and packaging professionals visiting Labelexpo in Brussels this year, there is an additional opportunity to keep abreast of the business. AWA Alexander Watson Associates have co-located a key European market update seminar in the exhibition centre during the exhibition.

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10 August 2017

PRESSURE-SENSITIVE LABELS: AWA paints the current market profile

Are pressure-sensitive labels being challenged today by the up-and-coming product decoration technologies? With Labelexpo Europe just around the corner, it is interesting to take a look at AWA Alexander Watson Associates’ new market analysis, AWA Global Pressure-sensitive Label Market Study 2017

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12 September 2017

Pressure-sensitive adhesives workshop: AWA and Chemsultants combine their skills

The International Pressure-sensitive Adhesive Workshop, organised by AWA Alexander Watson Associates in co-operation with Chemsultants International, is now an established feature of the industry’s events calendar, and this year’s workshop will take place at the Park Plaza Vondelpark, Amsterdam, NL, on 6 and 7 November.

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12 October 2017

AWA’S ANNUAL RELEASE LINER CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS THE VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER

In the release liner value chain, on both the supply and demand side, the ‘voice of the customer’ is increasingly important, and it is the theme of the 2018 Global Release Liner Industry Conference and Exhibition, organised annually by AWA Alexander Watson Associates, which is being held next year in, Amsterdam, 14-16 February, at the Hilton Hotel.

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6 November 2017

RELEASE LINER FOR PRESSURE-SENSITIVE LABELS AWA’s annual market update

The annual industry update on release liner for pressure-sensitive labels was given by AWA Alexander Watson Associates this year in Brussels, appropriately co-located with Labelexpo Europe.

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8 January 2018

VACUUM COATED AND METALLIZED PRODUCTS: A new market evaluation from AWA Alexander Watson Associates

The lower basis weight, ease of recycling, and high yields of recovered base material have made vacuum coated papers and films valued alternatives to the functional barrier properties offered by alternative materials such as aluminum foil, coated films, and extrusion-coated papers.

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26 February 2018

RELEASE LINER INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP: Mondi’s Dr Wilhelm Munninger wins the AWA Award

Now in its third year, the annual AWA Release Liner Industry Leadership Award was presented during the recent 2018 Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition in Amsterdam

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26 April 2018

HONORING EXCELLENCE IN SLEEVING: AWA Sleeve Label Awards 2018

AWA Alexander Watson Associates launched their Sleeve Label Awards just four years ago now, to reward quality and originality in the design, production, and application of all types of sleeve label – one of labeling’s newest and fastest-growing technologies.

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29 May 2018

In-mold labeling, decoration, and electronics: A unique new market update event from AWA

The manufacturing efficiency of in-mold labeling, decoration, and production has in recent years expanded the technology’s adoption into major current manufacturing arenas. In parallel with these new industry developments, AWA Alexander Watson Associates have extended the brief for their annual conference on in-mold labeling to embrace two lively additional in-mold markets: in-mold decoration, and – uniquely -- electronics applications.

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23 July 2018

SLEEVE LABELING TECHNOLOGIES: AWA Alexander Watson’s latest market study

A new in-depth study of the dynamic sleeve labelling market has just been published by AWA Alexander Watson Associates.

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24 August 2018

LABEL RELEASE LINER: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN A CHANGING LABEL MARKET

For everyone involved in the pressure-sensitive label industry supply chain and planning to visit Labelexpo Americas, the AWA Label Release Liner Seminar 2018 represents a valuable co-located feature event. Taking place at a prime location, the Aloft Chicago O’Hare Hotel close by the Donald E Stephens Convention Center, on September 24th -- the day before the show opens -- the seminar addresses an appropriate theme: ‘Release Liner in a Changing Label Market’.

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3 October 2018

LABEL RELEASE LINER: AWA seminar reviews a changing market

A record attendance at this year’s AWA Label Release Liner Industry Seminar, located alongside Labelexpo Americas in Chicago, was evidence of strong continuing interest in the opportunities and challenges around release liner used in the pressure-sensitive label segment.

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24 October 2018

AWA IMLCON, IMDCON, IMECON delivers a new definition for ‘IN-MOLD’

‘Intelligent, innovative, in-mold’ was how AWA Alexander Watson Associates’ President and CEO Corey Reardon summarized the content of the company’s 2018 IMLCON, IMDCON, IMECON conference, held in Amsterdam this year in September (and alternating between Europe and North America).

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27 November 2018

AWA INTERNATIONAL SLEEVE LABEL AWARDS 2019: Now open for entries

AWA Alexander Watson’s annual International Sleeve Label Awards, in their third year and a recognized feature of the sleeve label industry’s calendar, are now open for entries for the 2019 competition.

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12 February 2019

SHRINK SLEEVE LABELING: THE FUTURE? AWA conference explores the possibilities

The AWA International Sleeve Label Conference and Exhibition (ISLCE), is taking place this year in Europe, on 1-3 April, in Amsterdam, and with the third day at the Empack exhibition in 's-Hertogenbosch. The continuing high interest in this conference, now in its thirteenth year, is testimony to the enormous growth in this labeling technology around the world – particularly shrink sleeve labeling.

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10 April 2019

Recognizing excellence in sleeving: AWA International Sleeve Label Awards 2019

AWA Alexander Watson Associates launched their International Sleeve Label Awards just five years ago now, to reward quality and originality in the design, production, and end-use of all types of sleeve labels. This year’s winners once again confirm how innovative and technically-superb this industry is today.

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8 May 2019

SLEEVE LABEL MARKET: AWA conference covers important issues across the value chain

‘A full program focused on the issues facing the sleeve label market value chain’ was how AWA President and CEO Corey Reardon introduced the 2019 AWA International Sleeve Label Conference and Exhibition. Alternating between USA and Europe, the event was held this year in Amsterdam, and brought together over 120 delegates for the two-day agenda, representing the value chain for sleeve labeling.

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10 May 2019

RELEASE LINER INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP: Adrian Hulme, Avery Dennison, wins the AWA Award

The annual AWA Release Liner Industry Leadership Award was presented this year during the recent 2019 Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition in Charlotte, North Carolina – and it went to Adrian Hulme, R & D Principal, Label & Graphics Materials North America, Avery Dennison Corporation.

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23 May 2019

AWA LABELING & PRODUCT DECORATION MARKET REVIEW

According to AWA Alexander Watson Associates’ latest researches, pressure-sensitive labeling continues to represent a 40% share of the global labeling technologies market, while the old-established glue applied technology claims second place, with a 35% market share, and the sleeve labeling technologies now represent a solid 19% share – and are still growing. AWA’s 2019 Labeling & Product Decoration Annual Review draws a detailed portrait of a market which, like all aspects of the packaging industry, is changing.

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2 July 2019

IMLCON™ IMDCON™ IMECON™ The world-leading event in in-mold technologies

Embracing in-mold labeling, in-mold product decoration, and in-mold electronics, AWA Conferences & Events’ dedicated annual conference on in-mold technologies and markets -- IMLCON™ IMDCON™ IMECON™ -- takes place this year on September 5-6 in Chicago. The 2019 theme of this unique event is ‘Collaboration, sustainability and new technologies’.

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5 August 2019

SOMETHING UP YOUR SLEEVE? Enter the annual competition that recognizes outstanding contributions to sleeve labeling

Entries are now being accepted for the 2020 AWA International Sleeve Label Awards – the competition which, for the last five years, has annually documented the groundbreaking achievements that sleeve labeling has brought to today’s packaging industry.

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11 September 2019

Update opportunities as part of a Labelexpo Europe visit

Label Release liner seminar

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16 September 2019

AWA LINERLESS LABELING SEMINAR: Update opportunities as part of a Labelexpo Europe visit

One of the pressure-sensitive label industry’s areas of focus and hot topics is linerless labeling, which is the subject of a first-of-its-kind seminar in Brussels led by AWA Alexander Watson Associates, on the day before Labelexpo Europe opens. This unique Linerless Labeling Seminar on September 23rd represent a prime opportunity for suppliers, converters and brand owners to gain valuable insights and updates on a key industry development area.

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21 January 2020

Release Liner Today and Tomorrow - AWA Conference Evaluates the Industry

Key release liner markets, application areas, opportunities, and growth are the focus of this year’s AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference and Exhibition, taking place on 27th and 28th February in Amsterdam.

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4 March 2020

AWA RELEASE LINER INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP AWARD: Alex Knott, Dow, is the 2020 winner

The annual AWA Release Liner Industry Leadership Award – established four years ago, and now an annual feature of the industry’s calendar -- was presented during the recent AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition held this year in Amsterdam.

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16 March 2020

AWA SLEEVE LABEL CONFERENCE POSTPONED

As a result of the concerns surrounding the coronavirus, COVID-19, AWA Conferences & Events have made the decision to postpone the AWA International Sleeve Label Conference in Cincinnati, USA, originally scheduled to take place between 29 April and 1 May, to new dates: 2-4 November 2020.

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25 February 2020

WINE LABELING: A GROWING, CHANGING MARKET New AWA research

AWAreness™ Report -- Global Wine Label Market 2020 is the latest edition in AWA Alexander Watson Associates’ timely updates on this increasingly-changing marketplace for labeling and packaging.

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16 April 2020

GLOBAL RELEASE LINER MARKET 2020: New & Expanded AWA Annual Review

Growing demand for release liner across an increasingly broad application base has resulted in new and expanded in-depth coverage for AWA Alexander Watson Associates’ newly-published AWA Global Release Market Liner Annual Review 2020.

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16 April 2020

IN DEPTH: The Global Release Liner Industry

The annual Global Release Liner Industry Conference and Exhibition, hosted by AWA Alexander Watson Associates, was one of the last few industry events to take place this spring, before the coronavirus ‘lockdown’.

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19 May 2020

Pressure-sensitive labels - New AWA market study

With a 40% share of the total labeling market, pressure-sensitive labels are still the leading label format around the world, as the sixth edition of AWA Alexander Watson Associates’ new AWAreness™ Report: Global Pressure-sensitive Label Market 2020 confirms.

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25 May 2020

LABELING AND PRODUCT DECORATION New AWA report promises post-COVID-19 update

Labeling and product decoration are critical to the packaging industry, combining the essential information to identify a product with the sales enhancement properties of branding and on-shelf visibility.

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26 November 2020

SLEEVE LABELING AWARD WINNERS 2020 ANNOUNCED

Entries for the 2020 AWA International Sleeve Label Awards were received and judged just before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but announcement of the winners was delayed, taking place recently during the AWAVirtual™ International Sleeve Label Conference & Exhibition 2020 on 16 & 17 November 2020.

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17 December 2020

AWA Conferences & Events launches AWAVirtual™

AWA Alexander Watson Associates has launched AWAVirtual™ as part of its AWA Conferences & Events business -- a platform of online virtual industry events, complementing the company’s long-established and respected physical conferences and seminars.

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4 February 2021

In Memoriam Ann Hirst-Smith (1945-2021)

Ann Hirst Smith passed away this past Sunday, January 24, around 1:30pm UK time.

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4 March 2021

Introducing AWA Data Transcripts

Starting from April 2021, AWA will launch the AWA Data Transcripts, to be published every quarter.

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1 April 2021

AWA Alexander Watson Associates Keeps Your Finger on the Pulse. Cost Inflation, Supply Disruptions, and Force Majeure

Data Transcripts and Industry Cost Index. AWA Alexander Watson Associates is monitoring the heavy disruptions across the global supply chain.

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28 April 2021

AWA Conferences & Events launches AWAVirtual™ In-Mold Technology Industry Platform

AWA Alexander Watson Associates launches AWAVirtual™ In-Mold Technology Industry Platform, as part of its AWA Conferences & Events business -- a virtual platform for the In-Mold Labeling, Decorating and Electronics industry, complementing the company’s long-established and respected IMLCON™, IMDCON™, and IMECON™ physical in-person conference.

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14 July 2021

AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition 2021 Bringing the Industry Together in November

After more than 18 months, Corey Reardon, President & CEO of AWA Alexander Watson Associates, confirms the return of in-person physical events, including The AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition 2021, being held on 15th-17th November 2021 in Chicago, USA.

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2 August 2021

The Specialty Pressure-sensitive Tapes - a modern alternative to traditional technologies - NEW AWA REPORT

We have just released the new edition of the report on Specialty Pressure-sensitive Tape Market, a substantial part of the demand for the Pressure-sensitive adhesives.

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16 August 2021

GLOBAL RELEASE LINER MARKET 2021: New & Expanded AWA Annual Review

Growing demand for release liner across an increasingly broad application base has resulted in new and expanded in-depth coverage for AWA Alexander Watson Associates’ newly-published AWA Global Release Market Liner Annual Review 2021.

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1 September 2021

Sleeve labeling technologies: AWA Alexander Watson's latest market study

A new in-depth study of the dynamic sleeve labelling market has just been published by AWA Alexander Watson Associates.

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2 September 2021

AWA Global Release liner industry conference & exhibition 2021 - bringing the industry together in November

After more than 18 months, Corey Reardon, President & CEO of AWA Alexander Watson Associates, confirms the return of in-person physical events, including The AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition 2021, being held on 15th-17th November 2021 in Chicago, USA.

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27 September 2021

AWAVirtual™ Linerless Labeling Industry Seminar

AWA Alexander Watson Associates will host the third edition of the AWAVirtual™ Linerless Labeling Seminar on September 20th, an established appointment for the Linerless Value Chain.

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6 January 2022

AWAVirtual™ Insights Forum 2022: Leadership & The Future AWA Alexander Watson Associates will host the second annual AWAVirtual™ Insights Forum on 27th January 2022, a platform providing insights and thought ...

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23 March 2022

AWAVirtual™ Linerless Labeling Industry Seminar

AWA Alexander Watson Associates will host the fourth edition of the AWAVirtual™ Linerless Labeling Seminar on April 25th, an established appointment for the Linerless Value Chain.

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8 April 2022

LABELING AND PRODUCT DECORATION New 2022 AWA Study reports growth in global label demand

Labeling and product decoration are critical to the packaging industry, combining the essential information to identify a product with the sales enhancement properties of branding and on-shelf visibility.

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6 May 2022

AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition 2022

AWA Alexander Watson Associates will host the 22nd edition of The AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition on 13-15th June 2022, in Barcelona, Spain.

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25 May 2022

GLOBAL RELEASE LINER MARKET 2022: New & Expanded AWA Annual Review

Growing demand for release liner across an increasingly broad application base has resulted in new and expanded in-depth coverage for AWA Alexander Watson Associates’ newly-published AWA Global Release Market Liner Annual Review 2022.

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20 July 2022

AWA Label Release Liner Industry Seminar 2022

For the first time in 3 years, AWA will finally host an in-person AWA Label Release Liner Industry Seminar starting on 11 September with an opening networking reception

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29 July 2022

AWA North America Narrow Web Pouch Seminar 2022

AWA Conferences & Events will host its first AWA North America Narrow Web Pouch Seminar 2022 on September 11-12th, co-located with Labelexpo Americas in Chicago.

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8 August 2022

Entries are now being accepted for the 2022 AWA International Sleeve Label Awards

Something up your sleeve? Enter the annual competition that recognizes outstanding contributions to sleeve labeling

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29 September 2022

EXTRUSION COATED MATERIALS New 2022 AWA study reports growth in the global extrusion coated market.

Extrusion coating is a highly versatile and cost-effective process, providing a desired finish to the plastic surface on the packaging. Its value chain is complex, with many players

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10 October 2022

Sappi Blue Couch Series – Episode 9 Label papers between growth and sustainability

Where is the label market headed? How can everyday products be labelled in a way that is resource-saving and environmentally friendly?

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26 October 2022

IN-MOLD LABEL PRODUCT DECORATION - The new 2022 AWA publication reports growth of the market

In-mold labeling is a technology that has a typical application in the decoration of rigid and semi-rigid container – usually for FMCG products.

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6 December 2022

AWA publishes the first Sustainability Report on Label and Product Decoration Market

As the label volumes continue to grow year on year, its growth prospects continue to become increasingly influenced by increasing consumer pressure in regard to environmental concerns, legislation, and industry guidelines for all level of global value chains.

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18 January 2023

AWAVirtual™ Insights Forum 2023: Sustainability, Circularity, Responsibility

The AWAVirtual™ Insights Forum is a unique opportunity to learn from some of the world’s foremost thinkers on sustainability, circularity, and responsibility.

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24 January 2023

AWA Pressure-sensitive Label Industry Seminar 2023

AWA Alexander Watson Associates will host AWA Pressure Sensitive Label Seminar in Bangkok on the 8th of February, co-located with Label Expo.

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22 February 2023

AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition 2023: Communication, coordination, cooperation, and consolidation

AWA Alexander Watson Associates will host the 23rd edition of The AWA Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition on March 20-22nd 2023 in Denver, Colorado, USA. This unique conference is dedicated to learning about market developments, solving problems, and meeting colleagues across the value chain and all release liner application areas.

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22 February 2023

AWA Pressure-sensitive Graphic Arts Seminar

The AWA Pressure-sensitive Graphic Arts Industry Seminar is set to take place on the 22nd of May, 2023, in Munich, Germany, co-located with FESPA.

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28 March 2023

AWA Release Liner Leadership Award 2023

Sean Duffy, Vice President Sustainability & Regulatory Compliance, Elkem Silicones is the 2023 Recipient

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31 March 2023

AWA International Linerless Label Conference & Exhibition 2023 Material, Converting & Equipment

AWA Alexander Watson Associates will host the 1st edition of The AWA International Linerless Label Conference & Exhibition on June 12-13th, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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12 June 2023

AWA 2022 SLEEVE LABEL AWARDS CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN SHRINK SLEEVE LABELS

‘There seem to be no end to the creativity, technological advancement, and ‘on shelf’ ability to capture the attention of consumers that sleeve labeling is bringing to the packaging industry – and the winning entries of 2022 AWA Sleeve Label Awards certainly prove that!’ says Corey M Reardon, President and CEO of AWA Alexander Watson Associates.

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20 June 2023

FINAT members receive 30% discount on AWA Label Release Liner Industry Seminar

AWA Label Release Liner Industry Seminar is taking place September 12, 2023, in Brussels, co-located on-site at Label Expo Europe. PS Labeling represents almost 50% of the release liner produced worldwide and release liner for label applications continue to grow, but not without its challenges, particularly liner recycling and sustainability issues, as well as release liner availability risks. This year’s AWA Label Release Liner Industry Seminar will focus, update and explore both these critical areas of importance. In-depth discussions, case studies and data with insights will be key features of this year’s Seminar.

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17 July 2023

AWA Alexander Watson Associates Positions for the Future

AWA Alexander Watson Associates re-positions itself to better reflect what it does and how it uniquely supports its customers and the value chain it serves

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19 July 2023

GLOBAL RELEASE LINER MARKET 2023

The demand for release liners in a wide range of applications has led to the release of an updated report offering comprehensive and expanded market coverage.

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20 July 2023

AWA International Sleeve Label Awards 2023

SOMETHING UP YOUR SLEEVE? Enter the annual competition that recognizes outstanding contributions to sleeve labeling.

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25 July 2023

AWA International Linerless Label Conference & Exhibition 2023 Mike Cooper Receives AWA Leadership Recognition

AWA Alexander Watson Associates hosted the 1st edition of The AWA International Linerless Label Conference & Exhibition on June 12-13th, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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30 August 2023

AWA Label & Release Liner Industry Seminar 2023 - China

AWA Alexander Watson Associates is delighted to announce the forthcoming AWA Label & Release Liner Industry Seminar, scheduled to take place on December 4th, 2023, in Shanghai, China. Co-located with Label Expo Asia.

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