Industry News

Customers & Conections: BOBST Debuts New Competence Center

ALPHARETA, GA–Converters, brand owners, business partners and the printing/converting trade press—a contingent of 250+ people—turned out for two days of grand opening festivities at BOBST’s new, 28,000 sq. ft. Competence Center. Events, staged April 15 and 16 included live machinery demos, insightful talks, and a host of networking opportunities. With its significantly expanded floor space—some … Continued

Adheso-Graphics Joins Anderson & Vreeland Family

BRYAN, OH–Anderson & Vreeland Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of flexographic print technologies, equipment, and consumables, has announced the acquisition of Adheso-Graphics, a manufacturer of pressure sensitive adhesive tapes designed for various applications including corrugated, wide web, narrow web, offset and letterpress printing. “We are excited to expand our core portfolio with the addition … Continued

Siegwerk, W&H, B&B Develop Mono-PE Packaging

SIEGBURG, GERMANY—Siegwerk, together with  Windmöller & Hölscher and  B&B, announced the successful development of a fully recyclable mono-PE bag for dry pet food using its CIRKIT functional coatings. It offers the same packaging and process performance as the multi-material structure commonly used for dry pet food but is also fully recyclable. “New approaches are needed … Continued

Phoenix Challenge 2024 High School Winners Announced

CHARLOTTE, NC–The 2024 Phoenix Challenge High School Skill Competition is on the books. Thirty-four students made up 17 teams for the competition, marking impressive—near record setting–participation. This year’s High School Skills Competition winners (L-R, 1st-3rd place in photo) are: 1st Place – Noelle Hutchings & Kiersten Cole – Knox High School 2nd Place – Clare … Continued

Mother Parkers, Graphic Packaging Launch Sustainable Canister

ATLANTA, GA–Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee one of North America’s leading coffee and tea companies and the largest supplier of private label coffee and tea, has invested in new production capability to provide a new, more sustainable packaging option for coffee formats. The Boardio paperboard canister, provided by a world leader in sustainable consumer packaging, … Continued

INX Promotes DeFrancesco, Follosso, Hill to VP

SCHAUMBURG, IL–The Board of Directors at INX International Ink Co has approved the promotions of three key executive managers to vice president positions. Anthony De Francesco (L), Alex Folloso, and Kim Hill (R) have a combined 50-+ years of experience, and have led their teams to new levels of innovation, productivity, and industry excellence. A … Continued

A&V Promotes Thomas to National Sales Manager

BRYAN, OH–Anderson & Vreeland, a prominent manufacturer and distributor has promoted Tyler Thomas to national sales manager– U.S.  After serving as a technical sales representative at Provident LLC, Tyler joined Anderson & Vreeland as the Eastern Sales Team’s regional manager. Then after the formation of the Polymer Business Development Team in late 2023, Thomas began … Continued

Boettcher Marks 20 Years at FLXON, 40 Years in Print

CHARLOTTE, NC–Industry veteran Steve Boettcher was recently honored for his 40 years of exceptional industry contributions and achievements, coinciding with his 20th anniversary as the Technical Services Manager at FLXON. Forty years ago, Boettcher began his career in printing along Highway 41 in his native Wisconsin. For the next two decades, he worked his way … Continued

FORUM & INFOFLEX 2024: A Priceless Opportunity

Just weeks out from FORUM & INFOFLEX 2024 printer registrations are exceeding expectations with early reservations doubling the pace of one year ago. At the same time, converter interest is surpassing patterns established over the past five years. First-time attendee numbers are climbing Seasoned veterans are readying their return Some are prepping for what’s become … Continued