ABG plays key role in ‘Mythos’ collaboration

Packaging Solutions

A B Graphic International (ABG) has joined forces with Tomlinson, Aldus API Transfer Technologies, Berkshire Labels (part of the Asteria Group) and Studio Parr to create Mythos – an ambitious innovation project that celebrates craftsmanship, creativity and technical excellence within the label and packaging industry.

Created from a shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of print and finishing, Mythos brings together the five companies, each a specialist in their field. The result is a stunning collection of six luxury label samples inspired by the rich storytelling and timeless elegance of Greek mythology. Each is designed to demonstrate the very best of what can be achieved through collaboration, precision and innovation.

The initiative, led by Tomlinson, a renowned specialist in precision die making, was designed to create samples that would set a new standard for luxury label production. Building on more than a decade of successful partnerships, the five companies combined their respective strengths across design, materials, tooling, foiling, printing, and finishing to realise a bold creative vision.

'Mythos represents everything that is possible when leaders in their respective fields unite with a shared passion for excellence,’ said Matt Burton, ABG’s global sales director. 'At ABG, we are proud that our finishing technology played a central role in transforming these designs into tangible works of art. Each sample showcases the precision, flexibility and creative potential our equipment enables.’

Each label in the Mythos series was printed by Berkshire Labels using an HP Indigo WS6800 digital press, before being finished on a Digicon Series 3 – ABG’s flagship modular finishing system.

The Digicon Series 3 configuration used on the project featured a comprehensive set up designed to achieve the highest standards of visual and tactile impact. It included an unwind and corona unit, a Big Foot foil and emboss unit (50 tonnes) for premium hot foil and embossing, two full rotary flexo units, a turn bar and over lamination, a half turn bar, a high speed flatbed screen unit for varying varnish build heights, another Big Foot foil and emboss unit, as well as die cutting, stripping and twin rewind capabilities. This combination of technologies enabled the application of multiple foil types, intricate embossing and debossing effects and precise layering of finishes to produce labels that are both visually striking and technically sophisticated.

The artistry of the Mythos labels is matched by the depth of expertise behind them. Tomlinson, established in the 1920s, supplied a range of high quality brass dies, including micro textured, sculptured, flat, bevelled, fluted, embossed, debossed, and multi-level designs.

Aldus API Transfer Technologies, one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of hot stamping and cold transfer products, offered a diverse selection of foils – satin, matt, gloss, pearl and holographic – to achieve stunning depth and reflectivity.

In addition, Berkshire Labels, with over 40 years of manufacturing expertise, combined digital and traditional printing to deliver unmatched precision and quality. And finally, Studio Parr, the UK based creative agency, brought the concept to life through bold, Greek mythology inspired designs, expertly balancing artistry with technical execution.

'The Mythos collection is a celebration of everything our industry stands for – collaboration, creativity and excellence in execution,’ added Matt. ‘It is not just about what you see, but about the process, precision and passion behind each label.’

Mythos is a testament to the power of imagination, innovation and collaboration. By combining advanced finishing technology with exceptional craftsmanship, the project demonstrates how ABG equipment continues to enable the world’s most ambitious and creative print applications.