Epson to Introduce GHS Compliant Labeling Technology at PACK EXPO International 2012

New System Ideal for Large Format Color Labels for Drums and Chemicals; Live Educational Presentations also Slated at Booth #3957

LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To help chemical manufacturers and transporters comply with Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labeling standards, Epson America, Inc. is introducing its ColorWorks™ C831 Wide Label Printer at PACK EXPO International 2012 (October 28-31; McCormick Place, Chicago, IL), Booth #3957.

“Producing color labels on demand with the ColorWorks C831 can make the move towards compliance much easier and efficient. Chemical companies can reduce inventory management costs, errors and waste and increase productivity by moving the labeling process closer to manufacturing and shipping.”

Designed to ensure consistent labeling of chemical products globally, GHS focuses on conveying health, physical and environmental hazard information using universally understood symbols or pictograms, specific signal words and hazard statements. These standards require that many label elements be printed in vibrant colors to focus attention on potential hazards. In addition, companies can no longer pre-print labels with a variety of pictograms and then cross-out symbols that do not apply to the chemical being shipped.

Epson’s ColorWorks C831 with Just in Time Color™ labeling overcomes these challenges by eliminating the need for color pre-prints and allowing chemical companies to produce GHS compliant labels at a fraction of the cost of four-color thermal transfer or color laser labels. Ideal for high volume printing of large format drum and chemical labels, the durable system produces industrial labels up to 8.5” wide at speeds up to 16.5 pages per minute. In addition, Epson’s DURABrite® Ultra Pigment inks firmly bind to media fibers for outstanding resistance to chemicals, water, fading and smudges. The ColorWorks C831 is certified to produce labels meeting the stringent BS 5609 standards for durability.*

“While countries are implementing GHS standards at different rates, chemical manufacturers in the United States need to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to compliance,” says Andy Scherz Senior Product Manager at Epson. “Producing color labels on demand with the ColorWorks C831 can make the move towards compliance much easier and efficient. Chemical companies can reduce inventory management costs, errors and waste and increase productivity by moving the labeling process closer to manufacturing and shipping.”

PACK EXPO attendees can learn more about GHS compliance by attending one of several live, 10-minute presentations at Epson’s booth (#3957) during the show. No registration is required to attend. Presentations will take place at the following times:

• Sunday, October 28: 2:30pm
• Monday, October 29: 1:00pm & 3:45pm
• Tuesday, October 30: 1:00pm & 3:45pm
• Wednesday, October 31: 11:30am

For more information about the ColorWorks C831 Wide Label Printer or the PACK EXPO presentation schedule, visit www.epson.com/packexpo, or email [e-mail].

About Epson America, Inc.

Epson is one of the world's leading manufacturers of highly reliable point-of-service technology, including printers, precision printing mechanisms, digital image scanners and mobile printing solutions. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Long Beach, CA, Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. The Seiko Epson organization is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment, and for the third year in a row is part of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index – an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria. Epson offers the most comprehensive line of POS printers, as well as the widest selection of ENERGY STAR qualified models available today. To learn more about Epson America Business Systems Division, please visit: http://pos.epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America Business Systems Division on Facebook (http://tinyurl.com/EpsonFacebook-BizSys), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonB2B_PR) and YouTube (http://tinyURL.com/EpsonYouTube).

Epson, DURABrite, and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. ColorWorks and Just In Time Color are trademarks of Epson America, Inc.

*When printing on Neenah Kimdura synthetic media