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Masterpiece Graphix Announces New Line

The Masterpiece Metallix line includes a variety of metallic and holographic substrates for digital presses

PRP Acquires NPP Packaging Graphics Specialists

By adding the provider of prepress and flexo plates, PRP expects to offer enhanced design and brand management services

DuPont and Mark Andy Report Distributor Agreement

Mark Andy will distribute DuPont Cyrel systems in an effort to promote the use of flexo printing in the tag and label segment

ICE USA 2015 Extends Early Bird Pricing

Show management is offering discounted prices until February 10 to accommodate people who have been inconvenienced by inclement weather

RISI Issues Study on Sack Kraft and Wrapping Paper

The study predicts demand to increase 0.3% during 2014, with developing countries expected to be major drivers behind the growth

Flint Group Expands Plate Processing Range

The nyloflex Dryer FIII and nyloflex Light Finisher FIII are said to add efficiency to the processing of flexographic printing plates

BJK Flexible Packaging Expands with Blown Film Line

Adds capacity with 5-layer Reifenhauser-Kiefel blown film line

Bunting Magnetics to Partner with Electro Optic US

The arrangement will bring together Bunting’s magnetic cylinders with Electro Optic US’s flexible dies

PCI Issues Report on Flex-Pack in North America

Study predicts spending on flexible packaging will reach US$25 billion by 2018, fueled by recovering economies and new technologies

Montalvo CEO and Co-Founder Passes Away

Margaret B. Montalvo, who served as CEO of the firm since 1985, passes away at the age of 93

Shurtape Addresses Product Damage Due to Knives

ShurSEAL Solution combines HP Series packaging tape and PrimeLoc applicator

CCL to Acquire Sancoa and TubeDec

The acquisition brings the label and plastic tube expertise of the two companies to CCL Label's global Home & Personal Care business unit

EFI Forms Strategic Alliance with Landa

Agreement will put EFI Fiery technology at the front end of the Landa Nanographic printing press

Thinfilm Builds Stand-Alone Smart Sensor Label

Temperature tracking device is the start of a series of low-cost electronic systems

Advanced Motion Controls Offers Small Drives

The AZB10A4 and AZBDC10A4 analog plug-in brushless servo drives for embedded applications drive brushless and brushed DC motors

EFI Reports Acquisition of SmartLinc

EFI already uses SmartLinc’s shipping software in many of its products, and as new owner expects to have access to new markets

FutureMark Paper Enhances Sustainable Label Product

Label solution is now said to offer an increased brightness rating, better print quality, and a higher percentage of recycled content

Williams Printing Adds Kluge Press

Versatile printing company chooses EHD foil stamping, embossing, and die-cutting press for its quality

Appleton Mfg. Div. Delivers Unique Core Cutter

Enhanced A400 hydraulically powered core cutter capable of cutting multiple materials, diameters

LYTASA Installs Digital Label Press

Adds 1600-PC Laser Pro from Colordyne Technologies

Pharma-Tac Plus Label Is TLMI Award Winner

Schreiner MediPharm takes first place in the Multi-Process category

Stafford Flange Mounting Collars Made to Order

Made from a variety of materials, one-piece collars can be machined into flat and stable mounting flanges, hubs, or pulleys

Maxson Offers Feature to Reduce Set-Up Time

Sheeter feature sets the length of stacker’s jog box at the same time the overlap carriage is positioned for a new cutoff

MOCON Partners with Ronox in Testing Lab

Two companies establish a certified lab for permeation, seal strength, and leak detection testing of packaging for food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals

Turkish Flexpack Converter Installs Titan

Poyraz Ambalaj adds compact slitter/rewinder from Atlas Converting

Schober Installs Robotic Stacker on Rotary Die-Cutter

Adds Single Spider Automated Robotic stacking system onto installed RSM Rotary Die-Cutter

Pro Mach Acquires Ets. André Zalkin & Cie

Both companies expect the acquisition will offer increased opportunities for global growth

Optimasmart Adds DuPont Exposure/Light Finisher

The Cyrel DigiFlow1000 ECLF features flexographic technology said to enable a flat top dot for quality printing

Smithers Pira Reports on Global Packaging Market

Sales are expected to reach $975 billion by 2018, with trends varying by geographical regions

Eagle Systems Moves into New Facility

With four times more space than it had previously, company is expanding manufacturing, testing, and R&D

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