Register System Makes New Press Even Better

Published: January 01, 2008

ONEONTA, NY Apple Converting was happy with the superior printing and higher-speed coating it experienced after the recent installation of a Cerutti nine-color,

Drupa Innovation Parc Presented by HP 2008

Published: December 12, 2007

Messe Düsseldorf has significantly expanded the showcase and concept of the drupa innovation parc (dip) presented by HP for the 2008 show

Odorless UV Inks and Coatings

Published: December 09, 2007

Rhino Performance Products introduces odorless UV inks and coatings.

The 7 Deadly (Converting) Sins

Published: December 01, 2007

There are some basic problems that crop up over and over again, with costly results in wasted time and materials. Below are examples, in capsule form,

Great-Looking Winners Raise In-Mold Awareness

Published: December 01, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, AZ The In-Mold Decorating Assn. says its mission is to raise the level of awareness and acceptance of in-mold decorated durable products and

Flexo Press Adds Capacity, Quality

Published: December 01, 2007

SHARONVILLE, OH Multi-Color Corp. reports the purchase of another Omet Varyflex flexo press to keep up with growing demand. The company has purchased

PFFC Pilot/Lab/Technical Facilities Directory

Published: December 01, 2007

Is there a problem with your process? Fix it! These technical facilities stand ready to help.

Hierarchy of Value: Part II

Published: November 01, 2007

Last month’s column offered a value model as a way of visualizing the value of a product or service based on price/performance ratio

Bobst Acquires Fischer & Krecke

Published: October 03, 2007

The Grautoff family, majority shareholder of Fischer & Krecke, has signed an agreement concerning the sale of its shares to Bobst Group.

Digital Delivery

Published: October 01, 2007

A new HP Indigo press strengthens Multi-Color's capabilities to provide great labels in smaller quantities.

Wet on Wet

Published: October 01, 2007

Uniprint Knauer (formerly UV-Flex) recently installed a Fischer & Krecke WetFlex ten-color Flexpress 16 S press. It features Sun Chemical’s WetFlex technology, Energy Sciences’ EZCure-I electron beam (EB) curing system, and Advanced Vision Technology’s PrintVision/Argus defect detection system. The flexographic printing process applies Sun Chemical’s UniQure inks wet-on-wet to the substrate; the inks are in-line EB cured, thereby reducing energy costs and improving quality.

Ready for Change

Published: October 01, 2007

Expensive materials change attitudes at Gintzler Graphics, where automatic splicing capabilities from Martin Automatic reduce waste.

Taking Charge

Published: October 01, 2007

To control film production for its tamper-evident products, Nelmar Security Packaging adds a W&H polyethylene extruder.

Mark Andy Expands in India

Published: September 30, 2007

Mark Andy announces a long-term contract with a multinational engineering and software development firm based in Banglore, India.

Harper Donates Equipment to High School Flexo Program

Published: August 28, 2007

Harper Corp. of America had made a major equipment donation to Fort Mill High School's graphic communications department, which received a FlexSys press simulator and a Macintosh computer with monitor.