HAUPPAUGE, NY—Nordmeccanica welcomed more than 100 guests to the opening of its new North American facility June 2 with an event that included a keynote, several presentations and a demonstration of the company’s laminating capabilities. The day began with the approximately 120 attendees witnessing the official ribbon cutting on Nordmeccanica’s new facility, larger than its … Continued
NORCROSS, GA—WestRock Company has been announced by MeadWestvaco Corp. and Rock-Tenn Co. as the name for the new company when the two packaging leaders complete their previously announced combination. WestRock will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WRK. “WestRock draws on the strongest elements from each of our legacy names,” said … Continued
NASHVILLE, TN—On May 2, 53 students from nine different colleges across the U.S. made music to the ears of judges at the Eighth Annual Phoenix Challenge College Competition. Each team showcased problem solving skills and knowledge of graphic arts and flexography, presenting months long projects in professional business presentations to a host of seven judges. … Continued
AUGSBURG, Germany & HOD-HASHARON, Israel—Erhardt+Leimer, a leader in system solutions and process control equipment to web based industries and AVT (Advanced Vision Technology), a leader in print inspection, print process control and quality assurance, have announced their intention to form an alliance that will broaden product portfolios and strengthen services for customers of both companies, including end users … Continued
FLORENCE, Italy—Bobst Group and the owner of Nuova GIDUE S.r.L., an Italian manufacturer of narrow and mid web printing presses, have signed an agreement by which Bobst Group acquires 65 percent of GIDUE, with the option to purchase the remaining shares. Federico d’Annunzio, the owner of Nuova GIDUE, will remain in the company as CEO and shareholder. … Continued
GHENT, Belgium—Esko is proud to announce the 50th anniversary of Esko Kongsberg, a milestone celebration for the company. Today, Esko Kongsberg is a world leading manufacturer of digital finishing systems with many thousands of installations around the globe. Durability, reliability and precision have always been key values throughout its history. “Over the course of 50 years, … Continued
SAYVILLE, NY—The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) is pleased to announce that FTA member Overnight Labels of Deer Park, NY has achieved SGP certification. Established in 1987, Overnight Labels is an award winning printer specializing in custom printed shrink sleeves, neckbands, flexible film, stick packs, booklets, peel back and piggy back labels, IRC coupons, confectionary wrappers, … Continued
HOBART, WI—MPS North America recently introduced a new business partner—EMT International, its designated U.S. based press assembler—as well as it EF multisubstrate press to some 130 members of the converting community. The daylong event, staged at Thornberry Creek Country Club and EMT International, both located in Hobart, WI; took place April 28. It combined technical … Continued
DAVENPORT, IA & FLAMATT, Switzerland—In order to rapidly expand market access and the product portfolio for its innovative ebeam technology, the COMET Group signed a purchase agreement this week with the system integrator PCT Engineered Systems LLC, based in Davenport, IA. COMET will thus become a vertically integrated powerhouse for low energy ebeam technology. The parties … Continued
CHARLOTTE, NC—After two and a half days of a spirited, multi functional competition at the 2015 International Phoenix Challenge High School Flexo Competition, the prizes were awarded to this year’s top performers. First place was awarded to Keara Wingert and Rachel Radewahn, from Waukesha County Technical in Pewaukee, WI. The pair won the first place … Continued
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