TOKYO, Japan—SATO, a leading global provider of Auto-ID solutions that empowers workforces and streamlines operations, acquired a 100 percent share of U.K. based inline digital printing (IDP) leader, DataLase. The two companies first teamed in October 2015 to form the strategic partnership SpeciaLase to introduce the game changing DataLase IDP technology in Japan and the … Continued
Robert Moran Two-thirds of Flexographic Technical Association printer members choosing to participate in a FLEXO Magazine Flash Poll on business prospects in 2017 are voicing expectations of significant sales growth in the next 12 months. Fifty-seven percent say business will improve somewhere between 5 and 10 percent, while another 9 percent see big boosts in … Continued
TORONTO, ON—CCL Industries Inc., a world leader in specialty label, security and packaging solutions for global corporations, government institutions, small businesses and consumers, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Innovia Group of companies for approximately $1.13 billion, debt free and net of cash from a consortium of U.K. based private … Continued
Robert Moran & Brad Pareso If you considered yourself a practitioner of flexography in 2016, chances are you went to one of the many industry events this year. With Forum & INFO*FLEX coming early in March, followed by drupa in May and June, Labelexpo Americas in September and Fall Conference in October, if you weren’t … Continued
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
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
CINCINNATI, OH—The training staff at Nilpeter’s Technology Center in Cincinnati, OH have earned its FTA FIRST Operator Certifications by completing all three levels of the FIRST Certification training and passing rigorous and comprehensive examinations, designed specifically to test knowledge and advanced competencies in specific areas of expertise. FIRST Certification enables Nilpeter’s Technology Center team to bring increased … Continued
HARTSVILLE, SC—Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has acquired Plastic Packaging Inc. (PPI), a privately held Hickory, NC based flexible packaging company. Founded in 1957, PPI specializes in short run, customized flexible packaging for consumer brands in markets including: Food products (i.e. frozen foods, baked goods, seafood) Pet products (i.e. dry food, … Continued
CINCINNATI, OH—Pritzker Group Private Capital announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ProAmpac, a leading global flexible packaging company, from Wellspring Capital Management. Pritzker Group Private Capital and other co investors are investing alongside the ProAmpac management team, which will remain a significant shareholder, continue to lead the company and serve on its … Continued
CINCINNATI, OH—ProAmpac, a leading global flexible packaging company, has announced the acquisition of Vitex Packaging Group. A converter and printer of flexible packaging materials based in Suffolk, VA, Vitex specializes in the printing and converting of paper and laminates. Operating as parent company over the Prolamina, Ampac and Tulsack brands, ProAmpac offers multiple innovative solutions … Continued
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