Canon Production Printing Oceania Expands Portfolio with Label and Packaging Printing Presses

Melbourne, Australia, 21st of August 2025 – Canon Production Printing Oceania today announces the expansion of its product portfolio to include the sale, installation and servicing of Edale (a Canon company since 2022) flexographic label and carton converting systems, as well as the upcoming Canon LabelStream LS2000 digital label press. Australian and New Zealand print service providers and converters will now be able to access from a single source all Canon high-volume digital production inkjet systems together with Edale flexographic solutions.

This portfolio expansion marks a significant step in Canon’s strategy to strengthen its position in Oceania’s commercial and industrial printing and converting markets by delivering a more cohesive customer experience.

Craig Nethercott, Managing Director, Canon Production Printing Oceania, comments:
“Following Canon’s showcasing of industrial and packaging solutions at drupa, and our commitment to become market leader in the industrial labels and packaging industry, locally we’re excited to expand our portfolio. We will now supply Canon’s complete range of  market-leading  industrial label and packaging solutions. The change will allow us to better serve the Oceania market.

It will also mean that we can supply Edale’s highly regarded presses to converters as well as to printers looking to diversify into the growing label and packaging market, and fully support them with our expert service teams.”

Canon’s expanded portfolio will be particularly beneficial for customers operating environments in which both inkjet and flexographic technologies are required. For example, book printers often use high-volume inkjet presses for book blocks while requiring other systems for covers or very short-run applications, sometimes sharing the same finishing equipment.

Canon LabelStream LS2000 is a water-based, five-colour (CMYK plus white) inkjet digital label press designed for industrial-scale label printing. It prints at speeds of up to 40 m/min with a maximum printing width of 340 mm. The LS2000 combines high productivity with sustainable water-based ink technology, making it ideal for converters seeking to meet demanding production volumes while aligning with environmental goals.

The Edale CartonLine is Edale’s single-pass flexographic solution engineered to transform folding carton manufacturing. Designed for converters seeking maximum efficiency, precision, and versatility, the CartonLine integrates printing, cutting, creasing, and embellishment into one streamlined workflow. With advanced automation, fast makeready, and exceptional print quality across substrates up to 700 microns, the CartonLine dramatically reduces waste, footprint, labour, and time to market. From cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to premium food packaging, the CartonLine empowers carton producers to meet modern demands with agility, consistency, and outstanding ROI.

With advanced automation at its core, the Edale LabelLine is designed to meet the exacting needs of modern label converters. Available in 350mm, 430mm, 510mm, and 570mm web widths and capable of running substrates from 12 to 450 microns, the LabelLine effortlessly handles a wide spectrum of materials from thin films to light carton board, making it the ideal solution for multi-application production. Its highly modular architecture allows the LabelLine to be tailored to specific needs, allowing the seamless integration of additional print stations, embellishment modules, finishing units, and special technologies, even post installation. With the LabelLine, converters gain the power to reduce waste, shorten setup times, minimise labour, and unlock new levels of efficiency and profitability in an increasingly competitive market.

Canon will be showcasing their latest innovations at Label Expo Europe, taking place 16–19 September 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.

Attendees are invited to visit the Canon booth 4E07, where Craig Nethercott, Managing Director of Canon Production Printing Oceania, will be available to discuss the expanded portfolio and answer any questions. On Canon’s stand, visitors will see a selection of solutions for label printing and folding carton, including the newly developed UVgel Factory for Labels, the CartonLine, and a virtual demonstration of the LabelStream LS2000.