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Fontana Group Invests in Colter & Peterson’s Polar Cutting System

They found reliability in the Polar Cutting System, with a new computer control solution and custom air tables to move product faster and safer.

Premier™ Slot Die from Nordson Can Get ROI in Months

Digital tool for modeling cost inputs of fluid coating operations enables manufacturers to calculate the payback time for switching to a slot die system.

Constantia Flexibles Introduces Packaging Solutions for Greater Sustainability

Several characteristics make the Mono PE laminate EcoLam more sustainable. It is lightweight and fully recycle-ready due to its mono-material structure.

SOMA, MARVACO AND FLINT GROUP Join Forces to Master Expanded Gamut Printing Technology

Compared to traditional gravure and digital, expanded gamut printing makes flexo more competitive by increasing quality and productivity. 

SOMA Offers Optima2 10 COL 10-Color Flexo Press

In a world challenged with short-run jobs, the features allow operators to run the 10-color press as efficiently as other smaller presses.

Gallas Label and Decal Produces Innovative “Love Notes” with Screeny Technology

One of their recent projects receiving nation-wide recognition is Kellogg’s new Rice Krispies campaign “Love Notes.”

Ad Tape & Label (ATL) Invests in Colordyne UV Injet Print Engine

The addition of a new digital print engine will allow Ad Tape & Label to expand its printing capabilities and enhance production flexibility.

Nordson to Build Global Hub for Extrusion and Fluid Coating Die Business

Facility will include new production equipment and workflow systems to enhance precision and increase efficiency for EDI® and Premier™ dies.

Uticom Systems Finds two Colter & Peterson Paper Cutters are Better Than One Standard Machine

Both reconditioned paper cutters were installed at the beginning of summer in June and are used to cut decals and sign materials of various sizes.

ICE USA 2019 Call for Industry Expert Speakers

Abstracts are due by December 3, 2018. These daily educational sessions will be a stage for sharing industry developments, trends, case stories and solutions.

Weldon Celloplast Appointed Exclusive Agents of Sonic Solutions

Sonic Solution's exclusive agents in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

FTA Announces the Forum 2019 Theme "All Flexo, All of the Time."

Once a small gathering of 300 flexographers in 1959, 60 years later, Forum will be the largest assembly of the package printing and converting marketplace in 2019.

Harper Supports packagePRINTING Excellence Award Winners

In the 2018 packagePRINTING Excellence Awards, the majority of winning submissions noted using Harper anilox rolls for their labels and other types of packaging.

Tecnoval Laminados Increases Throughput with Trim Optimization Solution

The company has integrated X-Trim into its manufacturing process to increase throughput and reduce waste in its cutting process.

International MPS Customers Celebrate Award-Winning Labels

MPS congratulates various international customers for winning awards for labels printed on an MPS press.

Sonic Solutions Announces Mexico Distribution Agreement with Jetrix Soluciones Gráficas

GM of Jetrix says it will allow them to offer the best cleaning, care and maintenance of anilox rolls at a competitive cost and highest quality.

Prairie State Group Gets Gravure-Like Quality at Flexo Costs with Esko Full HD and Pixel+

New Esko CDI Spark 4835 flexo plate imager easily delivers solid ink densities along with smooth vignettes.

Mondi Offers Next Generation of Bag-in-Box Technical Films

Launching thinner and more sustainable films for multilayer BIB products used to package liquid food products and more.

Contiweb Appoints Chuck Irons as Vice President for Americas

Contiweb announces the appointment of Chuck Irons as Vice President for The Americas.

Toray Plastics Features BOPP Packaging Films at Pack Expo

Toray announces expansions to its BOPP films portfolio at Pack Expo in Chicago.

TPC Packaging Installs the First Scodix E106 in North America

The installation is planned for November 2018, replacing the UltraPro with Foil TPC Packaging installed in May 2017.

Epson Opens New Technology Center in California

Offers customers and dealers hands-on experience with the latest Epson professional imaging technology.

PRX Projects 50 Percent Growth After Mark Andy Digital One Install

Full-service label manufacturer and print agency uniquely positioned in the competitive market with new installation.

Adhesivos del Segura fits Martin Automatic to its Gallus Presses

After detailed market research, the company decided to invest in Martin Automatic roll handling technology.

Dürr Completes Acquisition of MEGTEC/Universal

This will create the world’s leading supplier of environmental systems for industrial exhaust-air purification.

Westkey Graphics Invests in an SEI Labelmaster

First Canadian installation of SEI Labelmaster digital finishing machine accompanies a new HP 6900 digital press.

SHOW PREVIEW | Pack Expo Chicago October 2018

NEXT WEEK! Pack Expo remains the largest packaging event of the year. It’s taking place Oct. 14 – 17, 2018 in Chicago.

Archroma Introduces Cartastrength® DST.03 for Packaging Papers

Bringing a solution to paper and board manufacturers combining enhanced dry strength and improved stickies management.

FTA Announces Call for Entries for 2019 Technical Innovation Awards

Applicants are encouraged to apply now through Feb. 14, 2019. Submissions open to any organization/individual within the flexographic supply chain.

Amcor Makes $25 Million Capital Investment

The outlay will expand capacity, improve quality and reduce waste while updating technology.

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