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GRAPH EXPO to Showcase Integrated Media

The 2014 version of the big show, again joined by CPP EXPO, will focus on an integrated media future of print, online, and mobile applications

OMNOVA Announces Price Increases

Increases cover polyvinyl acetate homopolymer, vinyl acetate, and vinyl acrylic-based emulsions

Derprosa BOPP Film Made to Fight Bacteria

BACTERSTOP reportedly kills 99.9% of bacteria and is recommended for fresh fruit and vegetable packaging

Sun Chemical Offers Online Troubleshooting Guide

Guide is designed to help customers identify and resolve common technical defects that may arise during a press run

Nilpeter Demonstrates Box Solution at GOA

The FB-3300S smart inline box solution drew crowds at Graphics of the Americas, as company enjoyed meeting converters from the Americas

Parkinson Technologies Invites Students to Facility

To help raise awareness about US manufacturing and spark interest in industrial careers, company opens its doors to local high school students

Inplacsa Offset-Prints Flexible Package for Maheso

Uses Comexi Ci8 OFFSET press to produce a more sustainable package

Zero-Max Linear Actuators Suited for Many Uses

Roh’lix linear actuators are said to improve positioning In automated systems, and overload design feature halts movement during excessive pressure

drupa Report Examines Global Trends

The first of two drupa reports includes a look at what an improving economy means to the global print industry and the impact of digital technology

Faustel Tech Center Adds Yokogawa Sensors

The WEBFREX3ES online sensors is used on pilot coating lines to measure film and sheet thickness and allows coat-weight adjustments on the run

Ajanta Packaging Adds Weigang Converting Machine

Orders semi-rotary die-cutting machine with multiple in-line functions

Herma Label Material Suited for Tough Conditions

HERMAtherm top M (grade 912), recommended for pre-packed food carrying labels applied in humid atmosphere, is said to provide good printability

FTA Forum Set to Debunk Flexo Myths

A new mythbusters session will challenge some common beliefs about flexo and encourage attendees to see things in a new way

Konica Minolta Reports Successful IPEX 2014

Company’s demonstrations at the show included the KM-1 UV inkjet color sheet-fed press and the bizhub PRESS C70RLC for label printing

Gloucester Expands Rebuilding Capacity

Company says it can now take any bottom-seal bag machine and upgrade, retrofit, and remanufacture it with the latest servo drive and control package

Goldenrod Redesigns Core Plug Cart

The new Model 405 Coyote core plug cart is more compact and is said to allow better operator visibility

Sun Chemical to Show Solutions at INFO*FLEX

The FTA event will help company showcase inks, plate technology, and water-based flexo dispenser program

AWA Specialty Paper Conference Coming Up

Scheduled for the day before interpack 2014, the annual event will cover nanocellulose activities, environmental issues in the paper industry, and more

Screen (USA) Software Provides Flexo Solutions

DynaFlex is said to offer tools to streamline prepress production and improve quality in applications including labels, flexible packaging, and folding cartons

Toray Pledges $2 Million to University Engineering Project

Company pledges money to University of Rhode Island’s Engineering Department to help school produce top engineering prospects

Nuceria Installs Second Nilpeter Combo Press

MO-4 is equipped with flexo and offset units and more

Bemis Completes Sale of Paper Packaging Div.

The sale of the division to Hood Packaging Corporation has been finalized, company announces

Nordmeccanica Opens Two New Facilities

A new North American headquarters will feature new equipment to expedite delivery, and Nordmeccanica Vacuum in Italy will produce metallizing machinery

Mark Andy Open House Shows Company on the Move

With a mission to be a Total Solutions Partner, company introduces new Digital Series and presents converter-focused educational forums

Nilpeter Changes Doctor Blades on Presses

Shipping new FB Series presses with Flexo Concepts' TruPoint Orange doctor blades

Fujifilm Introduces Security Label with Full-Color Hidden Image

Forge Guard offers chemical, heat, and water resistance

Litco Adds New Sizes to Core Plug Line

Company says new tooling adds choices in line of plugs made from proprietary molding process

PIA Advocates to End Patent Troll Abuse

Taking its efforts to the White House, Printing Industries of America says that abusive patent litigation causes economic harm to the printing industry

Flint Group Announces New Digital Plate

The nyloflex ACE UP Digital high-durometer flexo plate, suited for use with water-based inks, is said to provide excellent ink transfer

PPC Offers Free Saplings to Honor Earth Day

Encouraging businesses to give saplings to school and others, PPC hopes to encourage planting them in biodegradable paperboard cartons

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