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Four Star Color Adds Folder/Gluer from Masterwork

Packaging growth prompts need for faster and more efficient post-press production

Westlake Plastics Sells Majority Ownership to Actimed

Supplier of thermoplastic products has a new majority owner that brings with it new resources for investments in many areas

W&H Gravure Press Comes in Many Variations

The HELIOSTAR S line includes TURBOCLEAN print cylinder cleaning and handles a wide range of materials

Labelexpo Europe to Offer Innovation, Information

Along with the latest in equipment, the event will present special features on package printing, inkjet technologies, and adding value for brands

MACtac Offers Two-Day Service Program

MAC2DAY program for skid-packed p-s sheets is said to be a way for printers to save time and money

Martin Automatic to Show Products at Labelexpo Europe

Newest versions of the MBS butt splicer and LRD transfer rewinder will be shown in running demonstrations

Four Exhibitions to Co-Locate in 2015

To help the industry find opportunities in new markets, Grafitalia, Converflex, Ipack-Ima, and Intralogistica will come together under one roof in Milan

Aalborg Instruments Announces Start-Stop Pump

The TPV RP peristaltic pump with adjustable RPM is designed to pump liquids of low to high viscosity

Control Techniques Offers New Servo Drive Solution

Digitax ST-X from Control Techniques, for use with Rockwell PLCs, offers Add On Instruction Block Files for integration with RSLogix 5000 software

OMNOVA Solutions Offers Hollow Plastic Pigment

Lytron HG80 synthetic pigment for coated paper, paperboard, and specialty applications is said to offer high gloss and smoothness

Bolton Emerson Expands into New Industries

With new leadership and a new facility, manufacturer of recycling and coating equipment finds opportunities in a wide range of industries

Nordson Re-Engineers Extrusion Coating Die

EPC extrusion coating die upgrades are said to reduce downtime and control edge bead

eltromat System Measures Colors In-line

The info_check spectral color measurement system, said to be suited for all types of web-fed presses, is finding success with customers

Label Award, Finalists Are Announced

Tomas Rink receives the 2013 R. Stanton Avery Lifetime Achievement Award, and finalists are announced for other Label Industry Global Awards categories

BASF PU Dispersion Aids Flexpack Inks

Joncryl FLX 5200 is said to make it possible to formulate water-based lamination inks with bond strengths suitable for most food packaging applications

Erhardt+Leimer Unit Measures Thickness and Grammage

The LPS 200 lab profiler offers measurement in one scan independent of material composition

Henkel Offers Cellulose Fiber Treatment

Aquence FiberPlus for fiber treatment can be applied by spraying or rolling and is said to make cellulose fibers in tissue soft and skin friendly

Color-Logic Partners with Folex

Color-Logic certifies Folex’s DIGIPRINT -IG/SIK metallic film for use with Process Metallic Color System

Wind Point Partners Acquires Argotec

Producer of TPU film and sheet is acquired by private equity investment firm that will continue to fund the company’s growth and innovation

Converting Influence Is Acquired by BNP Media

The group and its annual Converters Expo join the fold of the business-to-business media company

FTA Offers Updated, Expanded Guide to Flexo

Flexography: Principles & Practices offers content for those new to the industry as well as for veterans

TRESU Launches Doctor Blades, Ink Supply System

Chambered doctor blade systems are said to enable accurate pressure, flow, and viscosity control; F10 iCon ink system keeps ink at constant viscosity

Martignoni Forms Alliance with Corona Dynamics

Strategic Alliance is expected to benefit both companies with new customer bases and marketing segments

Schober Die-Cutter Increases 6-Pack Carrier Production

RSM rotary die-cutting techology works in-line with folder/gluer

ACTEGA Kelstar Launches Specialty Coating

UV Soft Touch coating is said to improve quality control and product yield while resisting scuffs and abrasions

RadTech Issues Call for Papers for Tech Conference

Areas of special interest include LED technology, bio-based materials, additive manufacturing, advanced materials, and future applications

Kingsway Printers Installs Mark Andy P3 Press

Adds a new dimension to productivity at the family-run business

Amcor Flexibles Launches Packpyrus Packaging

Thermoformable cellulose-based packaging for the fresh market is provided in three versions

Enfocus Connect 11 Helps Creators Deliver Perfect PDFs

Streamlines consistent file delivery between designer and service providers

SPE Announces FlexPackCon 2013

Technical conference offers keynote speaker and conference program covering trends in sustainability, materials, convenience, branding, and more

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