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Rust to Tech: Part 5

(Converting Perspectives)

January 01, 2023, ... (pushers) and choice of Left-hand or Right-hand drive. Currently, only a handful offer Left-hand or Right-hand options, but demand is increasing for machines that can be ‘mirrored.’ “Once finished rolls ...

Gregory Billhardt Promoted to CEO of American Cutting Edge

(News | New Products)

January 01, 2023, ... has been instrumental in the stellar performance of our business. He has consistently demonstrated exemplary leadership and results-driven and long-term strategic thinking, while always putting customers ...

Davis-Standard Announces EPIC IV® Control System

(News | New Products)

December 20, 2022, ... monitored include extruder reducer, lubrication system, motor characteristics, drive power unit, barrel heating and cooling functions. The EPIC IV® will replace the EPIC III® as the standard offering ...

The Versatility of UV Curing

(News | New Products)

December 15, 2022, ... energy. A reaction of this nature creates strong bonds between molecules and drives the creation of long polymer chains. To the observer, UV curing instantly transforms liquid-like materials that are wet-to-the ...

Colognia Installs More Martin Automatic Nonstop Technology

(News | New Products)

December 14, 2022, ... with the company’s newly acquired Gallus RCS 330 combination flexo/screen servo-driven press.  The Martin machines allowed non-stop production on the highly sophisticated Gallus press, which was essential ...

Adina Starke Joins Baldwin Technology as West Coast Regional Sales Manager

(News | New Products)

December 12, 2022, ... in a key market for us where we are looking to drive growth,” said Craig Black, Baldwin’s Vice President of Sales, Americas. “Her blend of technical and sales experience will be a great benefit coming ...

The “5R” Framework

(Coating/Laminating)

December 11, 2022, ...  About the Author Dr. Nikola Juhasz, Ph.D. is the global technical director for sustainability at Sun Chemical, where she engages with internal and external stakeholders to formulate sustainability-driven ...

Aztec Label Invests in Fujifilm’s Activ LED UV Curing System

(Coating/Laminating)

December 05, 2022, ... investments in Fujifilm’s Flenex water-washable flexo plates and Sericol JJ LED UV inks, Aztec Label has now also invested in Fujifilm’s Activ LED UV curing system as part of a drive to more sustainable ...

PPC Welcomes Laura Brodie of Burt Rigid Box as Board Chair, Introduces 2023 Strategic Initiatives

(News | New Products)

December 04, 2022, ... of interest and committees by connecting them more explicitly with the Executive Committee and Board to drive the association’s vision and value. In recent years, PPC has proven successful in offering ...

Automating the Die-cutting Process for Zero-fault Production

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

November 27, 2022, ... so converters can respond with confidence to the market trends of today and tomorrow. Market trends to consider The packaging market is driven by a number of trends that influence the manufacturing ...

Pregis Introduces the Performance Flexibles Renew Series Film Solutions

(News | New Products)

November 27, 2022, ... Quinn, director, market development and sustainable films, Pregis Performance Flexibles. “We fully recognize the importance of developing films that drive us to a circular economy, and our Renew Series ...

SOMA releases next-generation Venus III.2 and Venus III.2-Turret, slitters

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2022, ... slitters. The SOMA Venus III.2 and Venus III.2-Turret are top of the line, high performance servo-driven slitters that offer printers and converters maximum efficiency at high speeds with a wide range ...

Methods for Closed Loop Coating Thickness Control

(Coating/Laminating)

November 13, 2022, ... today’s drive and control systems can accurately control a motor’s speed allows this method to implement highly accurate adjustments to the coating rate. Interfacing of the thickness gauge system with ...

Happy Birthday, Verner Eisby!

(News | New Products)

November 07, 2022, ... new complex substrates to match the packaging requirements demanded by today’s brand owners.  It’s definitely a market where demand drives the technology. NC: How do you think Verner would like to be ...

HOW TO: Properly Handle Tri-Ply Adhesive Lamination

(Coating/Laminating)

November 06, 2022, ... solutions to serve the flexible packaging industry, the demand for conventional packaging is under constant growth. The driver is mainly the need to reduce food waste by extending shelf life. The task ...

The Pros and Cons of Flexo vs. Gravure Printing

(Print)

October 16, 2022, ... that are compatible and also requires more ink per print — which can drive up the cost of printing. A type of printing traditionally associated with solvent-based inks, gravure printing could be considered ...

The Griff Network Acquires Atlas Metallizing Inc.

(News | New Products)

October 13, 2022, ... markets. Atlas Metallizing is a well-established, quality-driven, toll metallizer with an excellent reputation in the industry. The company has been providing service to a wide variety of customers and ...

A Q&A With CMD on Pouch Converting Industry

(Bag Pouch)

October 09, 2022, Q: What’s New in the Pouch Converting Industry? Q: What’s New in the Pouch Converting Industry? A:  Two familiar market drivers impacting converters are an increased market focus on sustainability ...

Keystone Folding Box Co. Completes Multi-Million-Dollar Production Equipment Installation

(Upcoming Conference News)

October 05, 2022, ... product quality. Keystone also has incorporated a Bobst Masterfold 75, a servo-driven high-speed folder/gluer with automatic case packing capabilities. Finally, Keystone has enhanced its quality assurance ...

Mamata unveils new packaging machines at Pack Expo

(News | New Products)

October 03, 2022, Manufacturer to demo four systems at October 23-26 event Manufacturer to demo four systems at October 23-26 event Mamata Enterprises will demo five innovative packaging machines at Pack Expo International ...