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Converter Session Towards sustainability of the label business CEO, OSP Holdings Co., Ltd. After graduating from the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at Kansai University in 1982, he joined Osaka Sealing Printing Co., Ltd. He was appointed Managing Director in 1989, Executive Vice President in 1992, and has served as President & CEO of Osaka Sealing Printing since 1993. Since 2013, he has also served as President & CEO of OSP Holdings Co., Ltd., overseeing the domestic and international operations of the OSP Group. Today, in addition to his role as President & CEO of Osaka Sealing Printing, he holds key leadership positions across the group's global operations, including President & CEO of OSP Trading Co., Ltd., President of OSP LABEL (THAILAND) Co.,...

Sponsore Welcome Speech Message on the Occasion of Label Forum Japan 2026 President and CEO, Lintec Corporation He joined Fuji Shiko Co., Ltd. — now LINTEC Corporation — in 1980, where he was engaged in sales of gummed tape, pressure-sensitive adhesive products for labels, and related equipment. He later took on full responsibility for semiconductor-related tapes and equipment, serving as manager of these products before becoming General Manager of the Advanced Materials Operations. He was appointed Executive Officer in 2014 and Director in 2015, and has served as President and Representative Director since 2020. He also currently serves as Chairman of the All Japan Seal Printing Cooperative Support Association, contributing to the development of the industry....

Technical Session NEXT Pressure-Sensitive Labelstock: Sustainable Pressure-Sensitive Labels for a Circular Future Deputy General Manager, Technology & Development Office LINTEC Corporation After completing a Master’s degree in Materials Engineering at the Graduate School of Engineering, Gunma University in 1998, he joined LINTEC Corporation and was assigned to the company’s research laboratories, where he engaged in the design and development of pressure-sensitive label materials. In 2013, he transferred to the Technical Sales Group of the Printing Materials Sales Department within the Printing & Information Materials Division, where he was responsible for technical sales and sales promotion activities. In 2014, he was seconded to LINTEC SINGAPORE Pte. Ltd., supporting business development and technical services in overseas markets. Since 2022, he has served in the Technology & Development Office....

Technical Session GEW International Sales Manager, Sales Department David is a key member of the sales team at GEW and works closely with customers all over the world on UV curing projects for a wide range of printing and specialist applications....

Technical Session Toward Sustainable Label Printing Deinking, Food Safety, Circular Economy Requirements, and the Potential of Digital Printing Managing Director, Xeikon Japan With more than 30 years of experience in the digital printing industry at companies including Adobe Systems, Fuji Xerox, and Kodak, he has led market development and business expansion across software, electrophotography, and inkjet technologies. Currently, as Managing Director of Xeikon Japan, he is dedicated to promoting sustainable label and packaging printing solutions. Session Overview As sustainability requirements continue to grow across the label industry, converters are increasingly expected to improve recyclability and comply with stringent food safety standards. This session will explore the key requirements shaping the future of label printing, including enhanced recyclability through deinking and safe design principles for food packaging applications....

Academic Session Waseda University Chien Ning (Ariel) Ma is a Ph.D. student at Waseda University with over 10 years of experience in the printing industry, specializing in supply chain and production operations for FMCG label manufacturing. She has been involved in cross-border production and logistics networks across Asia (China, Vietnam, and Thailand) and has led label supply projects for global clients such as P&G, with an annual scale ranging from tens of millions to hundreds of millions of labels. Her research focuses on operations management and supply chain optimization, addressing mass customization under high-mix low-volume environments based on the JPSCCD framework, extending from single-site systems to multi-site, multi-factory, and multi-delivery supply chain networks. She develops MILP-based models to support integrated decision-making in...

Technical Session The Narrow Web Business in a World of Structural Changes Gallus Group CEO  Dario Urbinati Dario Urbinati joined Gallus in 2007. Having held a number of key management positions, including Managing Director for Southeast Asia at Gallus as well as leadership roles at OMET China and ACTEGA Metal Print, he gained extensive global experience in the label and packaging printing industry. He rejoined Gallus in 2021 as Chief Sales & Service Officer and was appointed CEO in December 2022. In his current role, he is leading Gallus’ digital transformation and sustainable growth strategy....

Technical Session Direct-to-Product Printing: The New Wave Beyond Conventional Labels Has Arrived Sales Director, New Market Office Roland DG Corporation I have over 20 years of experience in technical support, sales, and customer engagement for digital printing and printing-related equipment manufacturers from companies such as Kodak and HP, with a particular focus on the label and packaging sector. I have also been actively engaged in promoting the adoption of digital printing among brand owners. Since April 2026, I have been with Roland DG (Digital Group), where I am responsible for sales of the Peri series digital printers from LSINC (USA). I am driving the expansion of cylindrical printers into industrial applications. Session Overview "Direct Printing on Products! The Next Wave Beyond Labels Has Arrived" Starting this January, Roland...

Keynote Technical Session The Evolving Label Industry - Creating New Opportunities and Value with Epson Technologies General Manager, Label Press Business Management Dept. P Commercial & Industrial Solutions Operations Division Epson Joined EPSON in 2000. Initially engaged in the development of the Mini and Receipt printers. Later assigned to the US and Canada for approximately six years to support customers and customization. After returning to Japan, became involved in the Label Press business, taking charge of business strategy and planning. Appointed Head of the Label Press Business in 2024 and currently leading its advancement....

Technical Session BOBST label printing - Leading Innovation Zone Business Director – Labels & Narrow Mid Web Bobst Peter Woods is an experienced professional in narrow web labeling solutions. Peter has working experience within Australia and across South-East Asia as a Director, General Manager and Operating Officer of privately held label converting companies. Presently serving as a Zone Business Director at BOBST, Peter holds accountability for overseeing the Labels and Narrow Mid Web markets throughout the APAC region. “I am excited to work with BOBST during this stage of evolution within our industry", said Mr Woods. The potential for maximizing machine utilization by adopting digital efficiency is huge. BOBST’s inline flexo printing presses (VISION M1, MASTER M5, MASTER M6) provide a solution for achieving high-quality,...