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INX introduces sustainable DuraINX HRC Inks and Ecostage GB-XA Coatings

INX International Ink Co. has debuted two new solutions for the packaging marketplace.

HYBRID Software participates as a supplier partner for The Flexo Xperience Center

The company looks forward to taking part in industry-wide projects and research with other partners.

Kyle Baldwin Joins FTA as Director of Marketing & Communications

FTA has announced that Kyle Baldwin has joined the Association as its new director of marketing and communications.

Davis-Standard presents at PTXPO

Davis-Standard’s extrusion and converting teams look forward to their first PTXPO (Plastics Technology Expo), March 29 – 31, in Rosemont, Ill.

SOMA Announces Launch of SOMA Intelligent Service and SOMA Care

SOMA, producer of flexographic printing presses, plate mounters, laminators and slitter rewinders, has rolled out the SOMA Intelligent Service and SOMA Care.

Western Shield Label Company Acquires The Label Smith

Western Shield Label Company announced the acquisition of The Label Smith.

Continuous Quality Control Reduces Production Costs for Printed Corrugated Board

DS Smith, one of the world’s leading suppliers of corrugated packaging, focuses on developing and producing sustainable packaging solutions in 37 countries. 

EGP Partnership Certificate Awarded to Optipack

OptiPack, has received Sweden’s first EGP™ certificate.

TS Converting Equipment Ltd (Elite Cameron) and Focus Label Machinery Ltd Launch New Flexo’ Machine with In-Line Hot Melt Coating

UK based TS Converting Equipment Ltd / Elite Cameron have partnered with Focus Label Machinery to develop a range of machines for the manufacture of labels, tapes and tamper evident security products.

PPC Flexible Packaging is the Proud Recipient of the FTA Bronze Award

PPC Flexible PackagingTM announced that it has won the FTA’s bronze award for Mid-Web at the 2020 Excellence in Flexography Awards for its entry: “Sweet Earth Harmless Ham & Chickpea Patty/Benevolent Bacon Egg & Cheddar Wrappers.” The ceremony was held virtually on April 22.

“Strong color, fine detail and sharp resolution were achieved using INX ink, Miraclon's KODAK FLEXCEL NX Ultra plates (recipient of FTA's 2020 Technical Innovation Award), 300 lpi artwork and excellent press crafts- manship. Two complex designs with neutral process builds were produced side-by-side on the same web with just CMYK and white,” said Marcy Southern, vice predsident of graphics and print optimization, PPC Flexible Packaging.

The Excellence in Flexography Awards is the premier awards program for the flexographic industry. Each of the more than 500 entries received every year is individually evaluated by a panel of judges on its degree of difficulty and level of execution. Award-winning prints offer proof of significant achievements in quality.

For more information, visit https://www.flexography.org.

TS Converting Equipment Ltd and Elite Cameron Announce Cooperation Agreement With Focus Label Machinery Ltd

TS Converting Equipment Ltd, manufacturer of the Elite Cameron range of slitting and rewinding, coating and laminating machines are working with Focus Label Machinery Ltd to develop a hybrid coating and printing machine.

The New Generation of Comexi Offset CI8 Introduces New Solutions for Flexible Packaging

The new generation of offset CI8 press has introduced new solutions for color matching and color stability.

Flint Group’s New Thermal nyloflex® XAH Digital Plate Increasing Productivity

The nyloflex® XAH Digital, a hard round top dot plate with a smooth surface, is the latest addition to Flint Group’s line of nyloflex thermal printing plates.

Avery Dennison Launches TC-2000 Film Topcoat

Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials launched TC-2000, a new film topcoat that enables converters and brand owners to create packaging with clearer, stronger colors and bolder graphics.

FPPA Announces Hands-On Workshop for Pre-Press Production Managers

The Flexographic Pre-Press Platemakers Association (FPPA) will host its annual Fall Workshop on September 25-26.

Sun Chemical HD Plates

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