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Papermax USA Line Offered in Pastel Colors

Expert Color is offered in eight pastel colors, and a smooth surface is said to provide benefits

IPS Provides Flushability Testing

Independent lab offers all seven industry-initiated testing standards as determined by nonwovens associations INDA and EDANA

Argotec Reports Acquisition of Stevens Urethane

Argotec president calls two companies an ideal fit, saying the new ownership will ensure capital for expansion and improvements

CSW Offers Ink Transfer Solution

WhiteFX is said to help solvent-based flexo web printers achieve a smoother, more uniform white ink laydown on transparent film

Freedonia Issues Study on Protective Packaging

US protective packaging demand is expected to reach $6.4 billion by 2018, fueled in large part by the growth of online shopping

GRAPH EXPO 2014 to Present New Pavilion

The PLASTIC Print Pavilion will demonstrate the convergence of print and plastic applications in the graphic communications industry

SoftSolutions Offers Real-Time Production Management

Flex-RPM is an intelligent shop floor information system

Zero-Max Torque Limiters Called Dependable

H-TLC torque limiters are said to be dependable in a wide range of temperatures and to withstand corrosive environments

Label Summit Latin America Has a Full Agenda

A two-day conference program covers many marketing and technology trends, and a tabletop exhibition will offer an impressive group of suppliers

Windmoeller & Hoelscher Opens Sub. in China

Windmoeller & Hoelscher Machinery (Taicang) Co. will cover sales and service of the entire W&H line of machinery for flexible packaging applications

Seminars for Engineers Releases Survey

Manufacturing Training Trends Survey shows that lack of training is believed to be the biggest obstacle to manufacturing quality success today

Techkon Announces Color Control

Closed loop system is said to cut make-ready time, reduce waste, and add automation to press jobs

Printing Industry Midwest Certifies Lofton Label

Great Printer Certification means the company has high standards in environmental, health, and safety issues

Agfa Graphics Named Supplier of the Year by ICG

The first official supplier in the Independent Carton Group’s purchasing program, Agfa is honored for its products, service, and commitment to the ICG

FTA Hands Out Awards for Excellence

The Flexographic Technical Association bestows 2014 honors for technical, graphic, leadership, and sustainability excellence

EFI Fiery DFEs Power Xerox Presses

The Xerox EX 2100 and EX-P 2100 print servers powered by the DFEs are said to produce sharper edges for an crisp, clean appearance

Mark Andy Gains Full HD Flexo Certification from Esko

Certification reportedly helps company provide access to key technologies to better support printers and converters

SGIA Recognizes Companies for Safety

Organization honors 36 member companies that completed its Safety Recognition Program during 2013

AIMCAL and SPE Come Together for Tech Conference

SPE’s FlexPackCon is added to the AIMCAL fall conference, reportedly covering the industry from resins to extrusion to converting and packaging

Toray Lidding Film Can Take High Temps

LumiLid FDA-compliant, dual-ovenable polyester lidding films are now suited for temperatures to 400 deg F for 30 minutes

MarquipWardUnited Acquires Körber AG’s Papersystems

Company adds E.C.H. Will, Pemco, and Kugler-Womako to enhance its role as a supplier of sheeting and sheet packaging machinery

Flint to Debut App at INFO*FLEX

The FlexoToolbox App for iPhone and Android devices is said to incorporate functions for simplifying flexo prepress, platemaking, and process control

RKW Danafilms Touts Film Ratio

FPO filmstock, suited for butter stick wraps and wet wipe packaging, is said to offer sustainability and barrier benefits

Pregis Is Acquired by Olympus Partners

Pregis management team will stay in place, and new owner is expected to invest significant capital to accelerate growth

Digicon Machines Shipping with TruPoint Orange Doctor Blades

A.B. Graphic Intl. selects Flexo Concepts' product for its extended blade life

Amcor Flexibles Wins Two Alufoil Trophies

Awards for EMEND Tri-pack Formpack with peelable lidding and Belmoca coffee capsules

Mohawk Introduces Saybrook Envelope Line

Value-priced line designed for direct mail, financial mailings, office use

Faustel Adds Yokogawa Gauge to Battery Electrode Coating Lines

Gauge monitors coating thickness reportedly allows line to run faster, meeting higher production demands with improved production efficiency

RadTech Announces Annual President’s Award

Tony Bean of Sun Chemical is honored for his leadership and contributions to the development of UV/EB

Neenah Relaunches Environmental Paper Line

With new colors inspired by nature, line is said to be suited for sustainable communication programs, luxury packaging, and digital print applications

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