Year: 2016

Inland Announces Nine Employees Receive <em>FIRST</em> Certification

DOWNINGTON, PA—Inland, a leader in advanced packaging and label printing, announced that nine of its employees have been certified recently by the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), the world’s leading professional society dedicated to the advancement of flexographic printing processes. The FTA currently offers three Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances (FIRST) Certifications that recognize expert proficiency within … Continued

Sun Chemical to Partner with Young Flexographic

PARSIPPANY, NJ—Sun Chemical has entered into a partnership with Toronto based Young Flexographic to provide packaging printers across Canada with quick access to conventional, high definition and flat top dot printing plates. “We’re pleased to have this partnership with Young Flexographic,” said Rod Staveley, president of Sun Chemical Canada. “It strengthens our position in Canada … Continued

Avery Dennison to Acquire Hanita Coatings

GLENDALE, CA—Avery Dennison Corp. announced it has agreed to acquire Hanita Coatings, a pressure sensitive materials manufacturer of specialty films and laminates from Kibbutz Hanita Coatings and Tene Investment Funds for the purchase price of $75 million, subject to customary adjustments. Headquartered in Israel with sales and distribution facilities in the U.S., Germany, China and … Continued

Domino Sells First N610i in Canada to Factor Forms and Labels

ALBERTA, Canada—Factor Forms and Labels has purchased the Domino N610i digital UV inkjet label press. This is Canada’s first Domino N610i. Factor Forms and Labels is Canada’s largest business forms and labels “Trade Only” manufacturer with plants in Edmonton, Niagara Falls and Victoria, and sales offices in Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Niagara Falls. … Continued

Mike Santos Named Digital Business Analyst at Anderson & Vreeland

BRYAN, OH—The appointment of Mike Santos as digital business analyst for Anderson & Vreeland, a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital print and flexographic printing solutions, was announced by Dave Miller, business director, digital solutions. In his new position, Mike will provide consultative guidance to Anderson & Vreeland’s clients related to digital printing, imaging and workflow … Continued

Grafikontrol Announces Plans for Pennsylvania Demo Center in 2017

MILAN, Italy—In 2016, Grafikontrol invested in a print simulator dedicated to the U.S. market, used at shows like Labelexpo Americas, Graph Expo and other open house events. These demonstrations have allowed customers to gain first hand experience of the system’s functions, assessing the ergonomics of the new graphic interfaces with HD multitouch monitors. Grafikontrol Sales … Continued

PCMC Announces Installation of Fusion C Press at Walle Corp.

GREEN BAY, WI—Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, announced the first Fusion C flexographic press has been successfully installed by its customer Walle Corp., a leading label supplier to the consumer packaged goods industry, located in Winchester, Kentucky. “Our new Fusion C press will help us fill a previously unmet need,” commented Sean Keeney, … Continued

FQC/SWG Updates: Winding Down 2016 & Preparing for 2017

Greetings from the Flexo Quality Consortium (FQC) Executive Committee! We have got a full plate of projects underway and they are gaining momentum as we head through the holidays. They include the CxF Characterization Comparison, the Flexographic Plate and Stickyback Optimization Project, the Environmental Impact on Flexo Printing – Temperature Effects of NW Waterbase and … Continued

Messe Düsseldorf Announces Plans to Reconstruct Hall 1 of Fairgrounds

DÜSSELDORF, Germany—The Supervisory Board and the shareholders of Messe Düsseldorf have approved plans for the complete reconstruction of the fairground’s South Entrance and, subsequently, Hall 1. Werner M. Dornscheidt, CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, explained: “We can now implement our master plan for the complete modernization and renewal of the premises at our home base—and, as … Continued