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drupa Showcases Transformational Change

drupa put the rhetorical question out there and answered them in rapid-fire format and you could tell from the buzz around the show that answers offered were hitting their intended targets.

FORUM & INFOFLEX 2024 Recap: Your Quality Is Our Concern

“Fantastic.” “Riveting.” “Awesome.” “Entertaining.” “Engaging.” “Insightful.” “Real-to- life.” “Worthwhile.” “Interactive.” “Innovative.” Reviews like that are hard to come by. Yet, for FORUM & INFOFLEX 2024, they proved the norm, rather than the exception.

XSYS Launches Eco-Friendly Plates

WILLSTAETT, Germany–XSYS, a global provider of flexographic printing plates, plate processing equipment, and prepress software, has introduced two new plates under the newly established nyloflex eco brand. This innovative approach demonstrates the company’s strong commitment to advancing sustainability in the printing industry. “As the entire packaging printing value chain shifts toward sustainable solutions, XSYS has … Continued

Power Packs Live: Deep Dive Into Flexible Packaging & Folding Carton Print

GREEN BAY, WI–Paper Converting Machine Co (PCMC), part of BW Converting Solutions, recently held two  information-packed open houses at its state-of-the-art Packaging Innovation Center, April 23-25. More than 160 people attended the three-day event which focused on both digital printing for flexible packaging as well as digital and flexo printing for the folding carton industry. … Continued

Label Edge: Mark Andy Digital Pro PLUS Marks Entry into Digital Printing

SAN ANTONIO, TX– Installation of a Mark Andy Digital Pro PLUS press, marked FTA Member Label Edge’s entry into the digital label-printing space. This move is seen as complementing the converter’s existing fleet of Mark Andy 2200 flexographic presses. Sherri Proctor, co-owner of Label Edge, commented on the new addition, saying, “This press is not … Continued

Agergaard North America Inc Established

GRAPEVINE, TX–The Agergaard Group, Celle, Germany is pleased to announce the formation of Agergaard North America, Inc. The newly established company is a joint venture between Ole Christian Agergaard (right in photo) and Scott Hibbs and is strategically positioned to better service and support its growing customer base.  Both Agergaard and Hibbs have served the … Continued

Phoenix Challenge Foundation College Competition Crowns Winners

CHARLOTTE, NC–The Phoenix Challenge Foundation, a premier supporter of building both flexo in education and the workforce of tomorrow, recently to announced the winners of the 17th Annual College Competition.  Top accolades for 2024 are: Overall Competition – CalPoly – San Luis Obispo, CA Research, Graphics & Execution – RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) Rochester, NY … Continued