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Windmoeller & Hoelscher Opens Sub. in China

Windmoeller & Hoelscher Machinery (Taicang) Co. will cover sales and service of the entire W&H line of machinery for flexible packaging applications

Seminars for Engineers Releases Survey

Manufacturing Training Trends Survey shows that lack of training is believed to be the biggest obstacle to manufacturing quality success today

Techkon Announces Color Control

Closed loop system is said to cut make-ready time, reduce waste, and add automation to press jobs

Printing Industry Midwest Certifies Lofton Label

Great Printer Certification means the company has high standards in environmental, health, and safety issues

Agfa Graphics Named Supplier of the Year by ICG

The first official supplier in the Independent Carton Group’s purchasing program, Agfa is honored for its products, service, and commitment to the ICG

FTA Hands Out Awards for Excellence

The Flexographic Technical Association bestows 2014 honors for technical, graphic, leadership, and sustainability excellence

EFI Fiery DFEs Power Xerox Presses

The Xerox EX 2100 and EX-P 2100 print servers powered by the DFEs are said to produce sharper edges for an crisp, clean appearance

Mark Andy Gains Full HD Flexo Certification from Esko

Certification reportedly helps company provide access to key technologies to better support printers and converters

SGIA Recognizes Companies for Safety

Organization honors 36 member companies that completed its Safety Recognition Program during 2013

AIMCAL and SPE Come Together for Tech Conference

SPE’s FlexPackCon is added to the AIMCAL fall conference, reportedly covering the industry from resins to extrusion to converting and packaging

Toray Lidding Film Can Take High Temps

LumiLid FDA-compliant, dual-ovenable polyester lidding films are now suited for temperatures to 400 deg F for 30 minutes

MarquipWardUnited Acquires Körber AG’s Papersystems

Company adds E.C.H. Will, Pemco, and Kugler-Womako to enhance its role as a supplier of sheeting and sheet packaging machinery

Flint to Debut App at INFO*FLEX

The FlexoToolbox App for iPhone and Android devices is said to incorporate functions for simplifying flexo prepress, platemaking, and process control

RKW Danafilms Touts Film Ratio

FPO filmstock, suited for butter stick wraps and wet wipe packaging, is said to offer sustainability and barrier benefits

Pregis Is Acquired by Olympus Partners

Pregis management team will stay in place, and new owner is expected to invest significant capital to accelerate growth

Digicon Machines Shipping with TruPoint Orange Doctor Blades

A.B. Graphic Intl. selects Flexo Concepts' product for its extended blade life

Amcor Flexibles Wins Two Alufoil Trophies

Awards for EMEND Tri-pack Formpack with peelable lidding and Belmoca coffee capsules

Mohawk Introduces Saybrook Envelope Line

Value-priced line designed for direct mail, financial mailings, office use

Faustel Adds Yokogawa Gauge to Battery Electrode Coating Lines

Gauge monitors coating thickness reportedly allows line to run faster, meeting higher production demands with improved production efficiency

RadTech Announces Annual President’s Award

Tony Bean of Sun Chemical is honored for his leadership and contributions to the development of UV/EB

Neenah Relaunches Environmental Paper Line

With new colors inspired by nature, line is said to be suited for sustainable communication programs, luxury packaging, and digital print applications

PMMI and Ipack-Ima Partner to Launch East Afripack

The first edition of the event, coming to Kenya in September, targets the growing nations of the East African Community

Techkon USA Offers Print Color Control System

PressLink closed loop print color control solution offers many automatic features to reduce waste and increase quality

Synchrono Software Monitors in Real Time

Process reportedly leads to faster automation of workflow and the ability to instantly track and improve performance, availability, and quality

IML Seminar Coming in May

Covering the basics of in-mold labeling and in-mold decorating, the course is designed for entry-level attendees as well as those needing a refresher

FPA Honors FLOWPACK with Gold Award

Fujimori Kogyo Co. wins gold for packaging excellence for refill pouch

Flint Announces New FlowLine Washers

Company says nyloprint Flowline Washer DW 100 and DWT 65 process high quality photopolymer printing plates and reduce downtime

Two Newark Paper Mills Are SFI Certified

Newark Recycled Paperboard Solutions reports mills have achieved Sustainable Forestry Initiative certification, aiding several areas of conservation

Epson to Show Digital Label Presses at INFO*FLEX

Company will display SurePress models L-4033AW and L-6034VW at the FTA’s exhibition accompanying the 2014 Forum

Standup Pouch for Wine Wins FPA Gold

Curwood's pouch also earns Silver Award for for sustainability

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