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Freedonia Studies Specialty Films

Growth is expected to be driven by high-performance plastic films with barrier properties, mechanical strength, and chemical resistance

Meech Expands Static Control Line

Hyperion 971 line now includes 971IPS and 929IPS, both with upgraded features for demanding applications

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories Displays Viscometer

Displayed at INFO*FLEX, the AST-100 viscometer has a design said to be unaffected by vibration or flow

Advanced Motion Controls Announces Analog Servo Drives

The B060A400AC and B100A400AC configurable drives are said to offer benefits that make them compatible with more controllers

Webex Carbon Fiber Rolls Have Custom Finishes

Outer layer is said to provide extra durability and to offer surface suited for special coatings

PPC Program Helps Tree Planting

PPC members participating in the TICCIT program distribute thousands of saplings to promote planting trees in recycled cartons or paperboard boxes

Bosch Rexroth Offers Products Through Mobile App

Company now offers more than 4,200 products for drive, motion, and control through its GoTo program, with updates added for mobile app ordering

Mark Andy Holds Successful Open House in UK

Orders totaled US$3.2m as company displayed a wide range of equipment, including SRL 4.0 entry-level digital printer and a Rotoflex inspection/rewinder

NDC Offers Web Gauging Systems

Tdi systems feature robust industrial architecture said to offer speed, reliability, and flexibility

Folding Cartons | UAE Converter Adds Value with Gallus

Al Mawrid bucks an offset trend with ICS 670 flexo press

Mapleroc Offers the RollRazor

Said to slit rolls in less time than traditional slitter/rewinder and offer dust-free, press-ready finish

FPA Issues Report on Consumer Perceptions of FlexPack

Study covers positive attributes consumers perceive for flexible packaging across product categories

Rex Packaging Adds KBA Press

Cenveo division focuses on labels and packaging with Rapida 106 sheetfed press

Apex North America Granted US Patent for GTT

Genetic Transfer Technology is called the successor to traditional closed-cell anilox printing and is reported to have many benefits

FTA INFO*FLEX Was a Record-Setter

Exhibition featured 205 exhibitors and 1,600 attendees learning about the latest in flexography while enjoying social activities

DFE Has New Sizes for Tension Roll, Narrow Web Transducers

Tension transducers are integrated into multiple idler roll sizes for application in a broad range of converting and printing applications

DiTrolio Flexographic Institute Golf Outing Coming Up

The fund-raising event will offer a good time on the greens as well as the chance to help train new flexo press operators

W&H EASY Modules Made to Enhance Flexo Production

Modules in the EASY family aid impression adjustment of anilox rolls and plate cylinders, printed image viewing, ink quantity used, and more

General Labels Adds Flexibility with Laser Cutter

Spartanics L-350 laser cutting machine includes two-sided lamination

Kendall Packaging Adds Pet Food Solutions

Expertise in meat and cheese packaging fits well with needs of pet food packaging

Nordson Presents Melters for Process Control

VersaBlue Plus melters are said to optimize material delivery and dispensing for disposable hygiene product manufacturing

CCL Industries Makes Moves in South Africa

New centers will support sales of p-s beverage labels; company also sells wine label business to Bidvest

Contract Converter Installs Titan Duplex Slitter/Rewinder

Applitec SA says reliability and low maintenance are key factors in choice

Total Packaging Adds Capacity with Bobst Lines

Increased demand leads to purchase of NOVACUT die-cutter and EXPERTFOLD folder/gluer

Toray Launches Coating Equipment at Ceremony

Rhode Island officials helped company celebrate new equipment and boost for local economy

Harper Corp. Offers New Anilox Sleeve Feature

Synthetic rubber used to seal and protect layers in the anilox roll is said to withstand many stresses inherent in flexo printing

WPO Student Competition Is Open for Entries

The World Packaging Organisation encourages students to participate in the international competition, hosted by the IoPP

AWA Updates Linerless Label Market Study

Linerless pressure-sensitive labels are enjoying a resurgence due to cost and environmental pressures

Menges Roller Expands Chill Roll Division

Company invests in a high-capacity Toolmex lathe to meet increasing demand for heat transfer rolls

CPP Conference Program Registration Is Open

A wide range of topics includes hybrid printing, RFID, inks, curing, intellectual property, carton manufacturing, and digital decorating

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