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Rogers to Showcase R/Bak Corrugated Products at ACCSA 2010

Published: June 21, 2010
Rogers Corp. will exhibit a broad line of cushion mounting products for corrugated printing applications at the 2010 ACCCSA (Corrugator Assn. of Caribbean, Central and South America) Intl. Convention & Exposition

FTS Offers Press Operator Aptitude Assessment Kit

Published: June 03, 2010
The Press Operator Aptitude Assessment Kit is said to allow employers the ability to determine a potential new-recruit or existing employee's knowledge

Students Take Flexo Honors

Published: June 01, 2010
CHARLOTTE, NC | At the 13th annual International Phoenix Challenge High School Flexo Competition, Stephanie Hammond and Lianne Chang from Gordon Graydon

Unit Is Flexible

Published: June 01, 2010
Drop-in shear slitter slides easily into the sheeting station of flexo label presses. Knives/anvils can be adjusted for different slitting widths, and

Anilox Brushes Last

Published: June 01, 2010
Duro-Brush anilox cleaning brushes are designed with tapered, extended life plastic handles that resist the impact of water and pressroom chemicals. Bristles

MGX Offered Through Software

Published: June 01, 2010
Masterpiece Graphix (MGX) materials and services now will be available through Tailored Solutions' Label Traxx Version 5.5 job management software for the flexo/digital press industry

Success of Press Prompts a Second

Published: May 01, 2010
COLLEGE PARK, GA | Mike Wilson, president of Star Packaging, says the converter liked its first Windmoeller & Hoelscher flexo press so much, it has ordered

Desai Adds Fourth K2 Flexo Press

Published: May 01, 2010
KIDDERMINSTER, UK | K2 Intl. Trading Ltd. has installed a fourth flexographic press at Desai Brothers Ltd., Pune, India, through its Mumbai-based representative,

Two Honored for Green Efforts

Published: May 01, 2010
RONKONKOMA, NY | The Flexographic Technical Assn. recognized two members in its tenth Annual Environmental Excellence Award competition. Specialty Printing,

Flint Equipment Is a Winner

Published: May 01, 2010
Flint Group Flexographic Products reports the use of its printing plates and sleeves was a key factor in winning awards at the 8th Asia Flexographic Technical Assn. (AFTA)

Mark Andy Added At Western Shield

Published: May 01, 2010
Western Shield Label Co. says a recently acquired 13-in. Mark Andy LP3000 ten-color UV flexo press is helping maintain short lead times and a competitive cost structure with quick-change architecture, a short web path

Analyze Platemaking Parameters

Published: April 01, 2010
The FlexoControl analyzer offers end-to-end QA and analyses of production parameters in flexo platemaking. Developed to facilitate fast and precise measurements

Generate Less Waste

Published: April 01, 2010
The ECS 340 press offers a short web path requiring less material and generating less waste. Press integrates company's traditional technology for the

Modular Benefits At Less Cost

Published: April 01, 2010
The Alpha Multi flexo press can print up to nine colors in a footprint of just 5 sq m. Said to offer a short web path and quick job change as well as

Printing Unit Display Is Portable

Published: April 01, 2010
The Flexo New Generation printing unit with electronic gear is able to move all the drums with web-synchronized movements with no mechanical or electronic

Press Sets Up Quickly

Published: April 01, 2010
The P5, part of the Performance Series, is said to provide fast changeovers, simple operation, and superior print quality. Has simple, repeatable settings

Short Runs Are Economical

Published: April 01, 2010
The EDM200 semi-rotary, servo-driven UV flexo overprinting press uses sleeve technology for both print and anilox cylinders. Featuring chambered doctor

Flexo Press Has Many Features

Published: April 01, 2010
The Telia 8 FSC gearless flexo press has interchangeable printing decks with identical mechanical components. Other features include dual, high-precision

VaryFlex Press Goes To Costa Rica

Published: March 01, 2010
LECCO, ITALY | Omet has sold a VaryFlex-F1 press to Polymer, a package printer based in Costa Rica. The nine-color flexo press is fitted with in-line

Printer Uses Water or UV Inks

Published: March 01, 2010
The Cooper Miniflex off-line flexo web printer is said to be simple and compact and can be run with water-based or UV inks as well as varnish or digital

Press Setups Are Fast

Published: March 01, 2010
The Performance Series P7 press is said to offer faster setups and changeovers, ease of operation, expanded capabilities, open access, reduced waste,

Offset Printing: Spin in a New Direction

Published: March 01, 2010, By By Nsenga Thompson, Associate Editor
Disc Graphics knows first hand that differentiation is always a critical attribute in a competitive environment. In an era when vinyl records still reigned

Proof Jobs with White

Published: March 01, 2010
The Stylus Pro WT7900 is designed for proofing flexo and gravure print jobs that require the color white. For use with a broad range of substrates, including

Scholarship Program Opportunities Available

Published: March 01, 2010
CHARLOTTE, NC | The Phoenix Challenge Foundation, Waxhaw, NC, announces the availability of sponsorship opportunities to fund the 2010 high school and

DuPont Honors Flexo Education

Published: March 01, 2010
NEU-ISENBURG, GERMANY | As part of the 35th anniversary celebration of Cyrel, DuPont Packaging Graphics organized a technical seminar at Marmara Univ.,

Prevent Vibration Stripes on CI Presses

Published: March 01, 2010
The rotec Atlas Adapter offers a high quality carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) structure combined with a polyurethane (PU) coating (with a hardness of 75 Shore D)

Proofing System Is Portable

Published: March 01, 2010
The Phantom QD Quick Drawdown Proofing System is reported to be the first fully portable proofing system. Equipped with its own pressure loading system

Flexo Press Has Linear Drives & Motors

Published: March 01, 2010
Flexo Elite Series flexographic printing press is equipped with patented Linearset Positioning System that utilizes linear motor technology for print deck movement as well as printing cylinder and anilox roller positioning

In-Line Carton Press Is Versatile

Published: February 01, 2010
The CCS 510 narrow web in-line system for folding carton printing is said to be reliable, flexible, and easy to operate. Modular system handles up to

Cantilever Press Is Offered

Published: February 01, 2010
Cantilever press features direct servo-driven sleeve, anilox rolls, and automatic registration. Constant speed is ensured at roll change with either roll-to-roll

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