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Montalvo Single-Disc Brake Suited for Printing

The CS-Series brake from Montalvo Corp. is recommended for printing applications, including narrow web, and offers high capacity and low inertia

AIMCAL Conference to Feature Davis-Standard

Two experts on winding from Davis-Standard and ER-WE-PA will offer their insights at AIMCAL’s Web Coating and Web Handling Conferences in Prague

Evonik Cyro Offers Pre-Fab Lens Panels for CPV Modules

ACRYLITE solar pre-fab lens panels for Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) modules save money and time, reports supplier Evonik Cyro

Biobased Label Uses Building Block from DuPont Tate & Lyle

DaniMer 92721 biobased label adhesive, featuring Susterra Propanediol from DuPont Tate & Lyle, will make PET container recycling easier

Green Bay Packaging Is FSC Certified

Certified by FSC for its p-s roll label stock, Green Bay Packaging continues its dedication to sustainable practices

UniPixel Conductive Film Wins RadTech Award

A low-cost, transparent, conductive film from UniPixel is honored by RadTech with an Emerging Technology award

Minigrip Launches Medical Specimen Bags with Destroyable Biohazard Symbol

Gives labs the ability to dispose of unsoiled, used specimen bags into normal waste and generate cost savings

QuadTech System Certified for W&H Presses

QuadTech’s inspection system, employing Windmoeller & Hoelscher’s EASY-SET lighting and cameras, is certified for use on W&H flexo presses

Datacolor Product Assesses and Controls Colors

With an integrated gloss meter and TOOLS software, Datacolor’s 45G spectrophotometer measures and controls color with high repeatability

Lesson from drupa 2012: Print Is Healthy

Times may be tough, but drupa 2012 attracted decision-makers from around the globe, and exhibitors were pleased with the results

CSW Is LUX Certified as Flexo Platemaker

MacDermid certifies CSW as a LUX digital platemaker, for plates said to offer increased image resolution, crisp reverses, higher press speeds, and more

Domino Printing Sciences Ink Aids Pharma Printing

BK651 water-based black ink from Domino, designed for thermal inkjet applications in pharmaceutical industry, passes tests with top marks

Heidelberg Sells Drupa Display Machine to Colordruck

Folding carton manufacturer buys world’s first Speedmaster XL 106 six-color press with dual coating unit

AWA Reports on Vacuum Coating and Metallizing

Substrates, markets, and trends are covered in Vacuum Coated & Metallized Products Markets Global Review 2012 from AWA Alexander Watson Assoc.

AET Is Acquired by Taghleef

Two BOPP manufacturers join to improve their global positions as Taghleef Industries adds Applied Extrusion Technologies

Whitlam Label Adds EFI Radius ERP

Software brings advanced business intelligence to pressure-sensitive label operations

Henkel System Speeds Up Laminations

The Aerobond system from Henkel, featuring Hansa’s Glue-Mix unit, is said to distribute adhesive optimally over substrate surface and improve flatness

IMDA Extends Deadline for Entries

Entries in label design, thin-wall packaging, and more can be submitted to the 2012 competition of the In-Mold Decorating Assn. until June 30

Toppan Forms Acquires Fourth KODAK Press

PROSPER 5000XL will support continuing growth in its information-centered business

Maguire Hopper Lid Is Patented

The Loader Lift from Maguire Products, a pneumatically powered hopper lid said to speed job and color changes, is now patented

Project Management Module Offered by IQMS

The JobShop discrete manufacturing order program from IQMS manages every aspect of a project for efficiency

Americhem Color Solutions Are Green

Americhem announces a new facility and the nBalance sustainable line of color and additive masterbatches, said to reduce impact on the environment

Keene Technology Inc. Offers Die-Cutting Solutions

The DRR 10 and DRR 13 from Keene Technology Inc. provide re-register die-cutting solutions for small digital label presses

Toray Plastics (America) Is Certified by FDA for Dairy Shipping

With new packaging and lidding technologies, Toray Plastics (America) receives the seal of approval from the Interstate Milk Shippers

Highcon Cooperates with Mayr-Melnhof Karton

Partnership produces digitally converted folding cartons and cartonboard

Revamped EPG Website Offers Benefits

With benefits that allow printers to get quotes, calculate ROI, and search products, EPG’s new website offers an updated design and easy access to data

Omet Offers Digital Press for Flexpack

The JetPlus inkjet digital unit from Omet is said to provide high print quality and productive short runs

CyFrame ERP Solution Is Designed for Plastics

A Bill of Material and components to eliminate errors and data duplication are part of the CyFrame ERP system suited for blown film and converting

AWA Offers Report and Workshop

A study on glue-applied labels and a workshop with Chemsultants on pressure-sensitive/self-adhesive technology are available from AWA

Wausau Paper Invests in RollMover from Appleton Mfg. Div.

Tissue/towel provider increases productivity with battery-powered HDLR system

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