Core Cutting

Bobst Die-Cutter Aiding Growth at Affinity

(Carton Box)

March 04, 2018, Folding carton manufacturer Affinity Packaging moves to a new phase in business growth strategy with a Bobst NOVACUT 106 E Autoplaten die-cutter REDDITCH, UK | Folding carton manufacturer Affinity ...

ebeam Technologies Announces Finishing System

(News | New Products)

February 28, 2018, The Core 100/760 EB curing system is optimized for overprint varnish applications on HP Indigo 20000 digital presses FLAMATT, SWITZERLAND | ebeam Technologies reports the launch of Core 100/760, an ...

Highcon Launches Updated Cutter/Creaser

(Carton Box)

February 24, 2018, The Euclid IIIC for corrugated is said to aid short-run packaging with digital technology YAVNE, ISRAEL | Highcon announces the launch of the Euclid IIIC. This latest machine extends the range of the ...

HP Indigo Details Largest Sale Ever

(Print)

February 20, 2018, ... graphics quality, and the ability to print to demand differentiate ePac from conventional flex pack converters. Printing is the core enabling technology we have built on, with the HP Indigo 20000 serving ...

Durst and OMET Announce Hybrid Press

(News | New Products)

February 14, 2018, The OMET Xjet hybrid printing solution powered by Durst provides digital inkjet printing, flexo stations, and many other capabilities BRIZEN, ITALY | Durst, manufacturer of digital production technologies, ...

Mactac Reports New CHILL AT Products

(News | New Products)

February 11, 2018, The all-temperature label product line expands with three new films, two in PP and one in PS STOW, OH | Mactac Performance Adhesives Group is expanding its all-temperature label solutions by adding ...

Maxson Announces Dust Collector

(Carton Box)

February 07, 2018, The PEN MAM Dust Collector is said to reduce dust-related hickies in sheeting operations WESTERLY, RI | Maxson Automatic Machinery Company offers the PEN MAM Dust Collector, a sheet-cleaning system ...

GPA Offers Papers with Tactile Feel

(Flexpack)

February 06, 2018, Touch Class Specialty Fine Papers have unique surface treatment and can be used with many finishing processes CHICAGO, IL | GPA, supplier of substrate solutions for digital, wide format, and offset ...

Grafotronic Announces Cutter for Film & Labels

(News | New Products)

January 30, 2018, The Wasberger FALC 350/450/550 cutting machine is said to provide both speed and accuracy BARRINGTON, IL | Grafotronic offers the Wasberger FALC 350/450/550 high-speed, roll-to-sheet film and label ...

Heidelberg Demo Center Expands Training

(News | New Products)

January 29, 2018, The company’s Print Media Center in Atlanta announces new training programs, including courses for Idealliance G7 Certification KENNESAW, GA | Heidelberg announces that its Print Media Center in Atlanta, ...

JM Heaford Commits to Customers & Industry

(News | New Products)

January 23, 2018, ... continuation of its core focus on product quality and innovation to meet the changing needs of its diverse range of customers. Under the close tutelage of David Muncaster, director of operations and ...

Wood & Associates Reports Technology for Folding Carton Images

(Carton Box)

January 16, 2018, ...  Dragonfly machinery The system is powered by a dedicated, multi-core computer and LINUX-controlled operating system that has been specifically tailored to perform calculations and control tasks. ...

ProAmpac Acquires Bonita Pioneer Packaging Products

(Flexpack)

January 15, 2018, Bonita is expected to expand ProAmpac’s paper packaging manufacturing in the West and Southeast CINCINNATI, OH | ProAmpac, a flexible packaging manufacturer, reports the acquisition of Oregon-based ...

Container Graphics Acquires General Graphics

(Carton Box)

January 08, 2018, CGC will integrate two General Graphics facilities in Florida into its own, and both companies say they are pleased with the acquisition CARY, NC | Container Graphics Corporation (CGC), a supplier ...

ETI Announces New-Generation Press

(Print)

January 06, 2018, The latest version of the Metronome offers many features said to provide speed and versatility LONGUEUIL, QC, CANADA | ETI Converting Equipment announces its new generation of the Metronome flexo printing ...

Fresnels Foil Technology Suited for Security

(Flexpack)

December 31, 2017, Peacock variable foil nanotechnology label stock is said to provide security features since designs are difficult to replicate CHINA | Fresnels announces new optically variable foil (OVF) nanotechnology ...

Industry Predictions | TESTing Your Imagination

(Trends/Management)

December 27, 2017, Forward-thinking industry leaders submit their predictions for the gamut of converting topics, including counterfeiting, fluid & extrusion coating, recyclability, marketing, static control, adhesives, ...

Cadence Announces New Laser Cutter

(News | New Products)

December 26, 2017, The company has expanded its laser processing technologies with a new CL900 Cincinnati laser cutting machine, said to offer accuracy and speed STAUNTON, VA | Cadence continues to expand its laser processing ...

GPA Papers Said to Provide Durability

(Flexpack)

December 25, 2017, ... that laminates two paper layers to a PET core, PaperTyger looks, feels, and performs like paper with added resistance to tearing, moisture, and greasy substances. Designed for any application that calls ...

Colordyne Press Suited for On-Demand Labels

(Label/Tape)

December 19, 2017, The 2800 Series Mini Laser Pro is said to be a compact, affordable, turnkey solution for on-demand labels BROOKFIELD, WI | Colordyne Technologies, a manufacturer and distributor of high-resolution ...

Maxson Tag Inserter Is Called Dependable

(Carton Box)

December 17, 2017, Tag inserter is said to be easily mounted, to offer high reliability, and to be free of jams WESTERLY, RI | Maxson Automatic Machinery Company offers an pneumatically actuated tag inserter said to ...

Karlville Enters Agreement with ePac

(Flexpack)

December 13, 2017, ... and create a working showroom for Karlville customers. As a working showroom, the initiative will reinforce Karlville’s core machine competencies in lamination, coating, slitting, inspection, and pouchmaking. ...

Mactac Adds to CHILL AT Line

(Label/Tape)

December 12, 2017, EDP7812 and AJR7802 join the all-temperature label product line, both said to be well suited for short-term, indoor use STOW, OH | Mactac Performance Adhesives Group is expanding its revolutionary ...

Tangent Shear Slitting | Reduce Edge Defects in Shrink Sleeve Film

(Slit)

December 04, 2017, When slitting shrink sleeve films, "razor sharp" may not be good enough. When slitting shrink sleeve films, "razor sharp" may not be good enough. Slitting is really just a controlled crack. When ...

Flint Group Acquires Eston Chimica

(News | New Products)

December 02, 2017, With the acquisition of the Italian manufacturer of water-based inks, Flint says it is able to increase its volume output for paper and board ROGERS, MN | Flint Group reports the acquisition of Eston ...

FTA Asks for Entries for 2018 Awards

(News | New Products)

November 29, 2017, ... award. Every year hundreds of entries are received from around the world to be evaluated and scored by our prominent panel of judges, says FTA.. The deadline for entries is January 24, 2018. Winners ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2017

(Flexpack)

November 29, 2017, ... of converters in our annual roundup of new products. Barrier films, coatings, core chucks, and roll lifters — these are just a few of the tools in a converter’s toolbox. To help them find what they need ...

IMS Deltamatic Group Moves to New Plant

(News | New Products)

November 25, 2017, The company says the move will offer one-source, high-tech production for customers of its brands CALCINATE, ITALY | IMS Deltamatic Group, the owner of brands including GOEBEL IMS, ROTOMAC, DELTAMATIC, and ...

AWA Reviews Sessions on Release Liners

(Label/Tape)

November 25, 2017, ... session, a review of market trends and applications and in the second session an evaluation of sustainability and recycling achievements and challenges.  AWA president and CEO Corey Reardon opened the ...

Henkel Expands Adhesive Recycling Program

(Coating/Laminating)

November 25, 2017, ... targets.” Henkel says sustainability is one of its core corporate values. By the year 2030, the company aims to triple efficiency by reducing its products’ environmental footprint at every stage of the ...