Impressions from the ERA International Gravure Days 2024

A Memorable Gathering in Porto

From 23-25 October, ERA’s International Gravure Days took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in the picturesque city of Porto, Portugal. The event opened on the first day with ERA’s Management Meeting and concluded with a relaxed evening get-together on the hotel terrace, complete with mild temperatures and DJ music.

The main conference on 24 October was exceptionally well-attended, drawing participants not only from Europe but also from countries as far-reaching as China, Colombia, South Africa, and India. Attendees experienced a dynamic day filled with insightful presentations and lively audience discussions.

At the gala dinner, ERA warmly welcomed new members and handed over a small gift as a thank you to the plant visit host and this year’s Gold Sponsors. The International Gravure Days concluded on 25 October with an engaging plant visit to Tecnogravura, who graciously opened their doors to all attendees.

We extend heartfelt thanks to all participants, sponsors, and supporters of the International Gravure Days 2024, whose contributions made this event such a success.

See you next year in Istanbul—we look forward to it!

Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Coffee Break Sponsors

• Guido Aufdemkamp, Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) – Germany
  The future European Packaging Legislation PPWR: What we know so far
• Dr. Kai K.O. Bär, Adphos – Germany
  Unlock the Future of Gravure Printing with Cutting-Edge Drying Technologies
• Jan Breiholdt, Hell Gravure – Germany
  Innovating Cylinder Engraving: The Next Step in Automation, Quality, and Cost Efficiency
• Svend Brix, Flexo Wash – Denmark
  A Holistic Approach to Cleaning: Boosting Profitability, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Printing
• Dirk Engehausen, Faber-Castell – Germany
  Brand Strategy for Success: The Role of Print and Packaging in Todays Global Consumer Sentiment
• Lutz Engisch, University of Applied Sciences in Leipzig – Germany
  How Green is Gravure Printing: A Comparative Study of Different Applications
• Valentin Griesmann, Acconsis – Germany
  Sustainability and Compliance: Navigating ESG Reporting in the Printing Industry
• Kaku Kohli, Kohli Industries – India
  Economic Analysis of Gravure Printing in India
• Luis Monteiro, Monteiro Packaging – Portugal
  Gravure Printing in Flexible Packaging at Monteiro Packaging, Porto
• Ryota Morisaki, Think Laboratory – Japan
  Gravure and Digital Printing in Asia
• Bertin Sorgenfrey, Dalim Software – Germany
  Transforming High-Volume Printing: Scalable, Flexible, and Integrated Workflow Solutions
• Prof. Armin Weichmann & Prof. Dr. Volker Jansen, Media University Stuttgart – Germany
  Print Media & Packaging Technologies: An Overview of the Study Course and the Activities for the Industry