News | December 8, 2005

Avery Dennison Printer Systems Launch New Generation Of Labeling Machines

Avery Dennison, world-leader in labelling and self-adhesive technology has launched its latest generation of label application systems – ALS Generation. This innovative family of systems is designed for multi-shift operation in industrial series production. The new systems are suitable for all self-adhesive materials and decorative labels, as well as labels for logistical applications.

New Benefits
The ALS-Generation of systems combines efficiency with robustness and high-performance with tested reliability. Their compact and flexible design is perfectly suited to the standard of requirements for multiple shifts.

The ALS Family also sets new standards with regard to connectivity and user-friendliness with easily accessible interfaces simplifying integration into a variety of other systems. The rotating, integrated multifunctional display with intuitive menu navigation plus an optional remote control display simplifies operation. Threading and peeling off backing paper is also made especially easy with "Easy Push".

Various dispensing edges or applicators are available with connections to increase application flexibility. With these optional accessories the ALS machines are now also prepared for RFID-Upgrades and provide a significantly high IP standard. With three different mounting options and a dispensing edge the systems can be freely rotated by up to 90° ensuring maximum flexibility. In addition to all these technical advantages the ALS Family is also very reasonably priced. With the ALS 104, Avery Dennison provides the first labeling unit in the compact class. The first three "family members" will be available at the end of Q4 2005.

About Avery Dennison (www.machines.averydennison.com)
As the global market leader in labeling technology, Avery Dennison currently employs approx. 22,000 employees in 89 countries. The company develops and markets a wide range of products for consumer and industrial uses. This includes office materials under the Avery brand name, self-adhesive products under the Fasson brand name, and automated identification and labeling systems for retail outlets.

Printer Systems Worldwide provides solutions that connect data and products with one another, and guarantee unambiguous product identification. The range of activities is extensive. From thermo-transfer printers to RFID printers, software and service, through to consumable materials, their product portfolio serves numerous sectors.

Avery Dennison logically ranks among the RFID pioneers. The company has been researching and developing this future-oriented technology since as far back as 1989. Innovative in RFID antenna design and applications, Avery Dennison is a technology partner of the Metro Group within the scope of the Metro Group Future Store Initiative. Furthermore, Avery Dennison is also a select supplier for RFID carton labels for the retail giant, Wal-Mart, number 1 in the Fortune 500 list. These references alone are a first class recommendation for Avery Dennison as one of the leading players in the RFID market.